January 1st, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Carita Rizzo
Photo: Tim Melideo
Information provided by: Angeleno
Dermalogica founder and visionary Jane Wurwand creates a new initiative to beautifully support female entrepreneurs.
Commanding the stage at Dermalogica’s sprawling 145,000-square-foot headquarters in Carson, Calif., founder Jane Wurwand introduces her success story to a group of potential dermatology students. Reactions in the room range from inspiration to enthusiasm and, in many cases, awe.
Wurwand’s determination and accomplishments are so impressive, it’s hard not to be intimidated. But spend time talking to her and you discover that although her vision for Dermalogica was clear from the start, her multimillion-dollar empire was built slowly, one step at a time. It’s a message she has conveyed to the more than 100,000 skin therapists her company has trained since its inception in 1986 and one she now spreads as founder of Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship, which issues microfinance loans to women worldwide. This month, the nonprofit rolls out its new FITE Future Entrepreneurs program, offering at-risk women skin therapy education scholarships and training to help them build successful careers. The program was introduced this fall at the Clinton Global Initiative conference and has been lauded by Hillary Clinton herself. As for Wurwand, “The great thing about FITE, for me, is I get a chance to shine a light on an industry that empowers women economically,” she says. “When you go and you support a woman in a salon, you’re supporting a woman entrepreneur. This is a powerhouse.”
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January 1st, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
There’s no better way to learn about someone than by going straight to the source. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Gene Kelly: The Legacy. Very little personal information is known about this legendary actor, dancer, director and choreographer, but Patricia Kelly, his widow, will give you a glimpse into his life. The program features a combination of film clips, personal memorabilia and insights from hours of interviews.
Where:
9390 North Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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December 31st, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Unless they’re prepared for it, those passing by the The REEF, the new name for the the LA Mart building, are greeted with a spectacle that at first seems unbelievable. Rising above the Los Angeles skyline is a 40-foot-tall, 24-ton chair that was once the largest chair in America.
Originally constructed by the Promosedia, an association of chair-table manufacturers in Manzano, Italy, for the 35th NeoCon world trade show in Chicago in 2003, the “Big Chair” now “sits” in the Mart’s parking lot. This massive home and furniture store is open exclusively to customers in the furniture trade, so a massive chair that can be seen for miles around is probably the most fitting beacon ever conceived.
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December 31st, 2014 at 8:00 am
While technology has streamlined much of the way we work, some things are better left unchanged. Architect Richard Sammons preserves the art in architecture by continuing to draw by hand. For him, it’s a more simplistic approach. While his method may seem outdated to some, for Sammons it shows thought and consideration from the very beginning.
Learn why some designs and trends remain timeless and how Sammons got his nickname “Professor of Proportion” in the latest issue of Prestige.
December 26th, 2014 at 9:00 am
For many, the holidays are a stressful time of the year. Although you may get a holiday break, sometimes you need a break from your break. What better way to relax and get some much needed “me” time than by heading to your favorite spa?
Visiting the spa for a day or weekend of R&R can provide a number of benefits. A trip to the spa can reduce hormone levels, boost your immunity, reduce stress, reduce pain and boost your mood. You work hard every day and you deserve a break. No matter what your favorite spa treatment is, you’re bound to find some peace and serenity; after all, spas are designed to help you relax. (more…)
