September 2006

In this Issue

All That Jazz
Lay back, mellow out and chill. There's nothing quite like jazz and we profile some funky places where you can get your groove on.

Woman Of The Year Nominee: Empowering Women And Girls
Justine Boyd - CEO of Atlanta's YWCA

From Stewardship to Ownership

Is Your Ideal Body Under WRAPS?
So do these body wrap things really work? Can they deliver the promised sleek physique they tout? Read here before you sign up, and know before you go what to expect and what to avoid like the plague (hint: anything non-porous).

Jet Speed
This month's profile is industrial engineer Nehal Reddy of Delta Air Lines.

Fan Male: Ain't No Mountain High Enough
John McLaughlin, executive director of North Metro Miracle League

Leader Of The Pack
Pat Sibley, CEO and founder of MediaSolutions, is one tough act to follow. A fighter, a philanthropist and a family-minded person, this hugely successful entrepreneur is a class act in the competitive dog-eat-dog, media-buying world.

Memorable Reads
From a 9/11 memoir to the tension between stay-at-home moms and their working counterparts, to ruminations on the changing demographics of the American workplace, this month's reads are simply inspiring.

Pasta Queen
Does being a former CNN producer have anything to do with the pasta business? Yes, if you're Elisa Gambino, pasta queen.

Beautiful, Exotic And Vast Peru
Discover the splendor of this ancient place.

Quit Procastinating Now!
I'll get to it later ... tomorrow ... next month. Oh, quit procrastinating and do it now!

You Are What You Write On
The art of letter writing is alive and well. Nix that email habit when it really counts and find inspiration in a piece of fine stationery.

Romance Writing
Bodice-rippers, brawny Lotharios and befuddled heroines. Add 'em up and you get big bucks. The business of romance writing has never been so profitable. Find out why.

The Challenges Of Today's Multi-Generational Workforce
From baby boomers to Gen Yers, today's workforce is a complex and every-changing arena. Successfully navigating the territory and leveraging everyone's talents takes careful understanding of what motivates the colleagues around you.

The Yellow Door
(Or, who says I'm not an artiste?)

Think Your Money's Safe? You May Have To Think Again
Avoid falling victim to a financial investment scam.