North Bay Woman

12 NORTH BAY WOMAN | F A L L 2 0 1 4 WOMAN North Bay PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER David Rounds drounds@marinij.com | 415.382.7297 ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Bridget Gieseke bgieseke@marinij.com | 415.382.7246 Sales Executives Lynne Halgren Peter Hottenstein Katarina Martin Carla Michaels Marianne Misz Emily Richter Mary Roualdes Kim Staff EDITORS Dianne Provenzano Bridget Gieseke Diane Sartarelli Contributing Writers Malia Anderson, PJ Bremier, Lisa Brookes Kift MFT, Tina Caputo, Jane Lott, Julis Prodis Sulek, Judith M. Wilson, Paula Wrenn ONLINE DIRECTOR Scott Henry shenry@marinij.com | 415.382.7304 DESIGN & LAYOUT Diane Sartarelli dsartarelli@marinij.com | 415.382.7308 LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY Stuart Lirette slirette@marinij.com | 415.382.7349 NorthBayWoman.com Facebook.com/NorthBayWoman W North Bay IN THIS ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS PJ Bremier | 3 Clever Kitchens PJ Bremier writes, posts, and tweets about cool trends, fun finds and hot happenings in the home, garden, style and design scene of Marin. Her weekly column, Fine Living, can be seen in the Marin Independent Journal on Saturdays and her blog posts can be found on DesignSwirl.co. Jane Lott | Putting the Pause in Menopause with Yoga Jane Lott is a former journalist and beat reporter for the Marin IJ. She runs a business serving those in need of estate clearing or relations services. Aside from freelance writing, she's also an active grandmother and third degree black belt in aikido. Judith M. Wilson | Mendy Calegari—A Big Heart Judith Wilson is a Marin resident and finds the people and places of the North Bay endlessly fascinating and loves being able to tell their stories. Her track record includes book publishing, several beats as a newspaper reporter, magazine features and stints as an editor. She is a freelance writer. Paula Wrenn | Step up your style at the blow-out bar and Funding is available for women–owned businesses Paula Wrenn is an Alexander Valley based freelance writer who has written on a variety of topics for North Bay businesses and publications for more than 20 years. She continues to do so while taking time to enjoy Wine Country cuisine, and the region's burgeoning art and music scene. Julia Prodis Sulek | Grace and Positivity: How Lis Fuchs fights breast cancer every day Julia Prodis-Sulek is a feature writer and reporter for the San Jose Mercury News, and is a nationally recognized Pulitzer Prize finalist. Sulek also cofounded lookiloos.com, which gives readers a peek into the style and stories of Silicon Valley homes and gardens. Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT | Online Dating: The Good, The Bad and the…Meh Lisa Brookes Kift has a private practice working with individuals and couples in downtown Larkspur, Marin County. She is also the creator of LoveAndLifeToolbox.com with tools for emotional and relationship health. Lisa is a frequent consultant for the media and has appeared in CNN.com, HuffingtonPost.com and others. northbaywoman.com Tina Caputo | Sommelier Angela Stem Brings Joy to the Table Tina Caputo is a wine and food writer based in Petaluma, California In addition to being the editor of Vineyard & Winery Management, a national wine business magazine, she is a monthly contributor to the food, drinks and culture website, Zester Daily. Besides Halloween, pumpkins and daylight savings time, October has become the month that we collectively recognize the breast cancer epidemic in this country. Whether you actively participate or just pause for a moment to honor a friend or loved one, October has become a time to rally. Marin has a higher than average breast cancer rate so we knew there would be stories to tell. We just never imagined our cover story would be so inspiring. Lis Fuchs lives in Mill Valley and has been battling metastatic breast cancer for twelve years. We talked to her about her fight, her support system and how she stays so positive. Fall is also a time to remodel our homes and we found kitchen remodels that challenge our traditional notions. Just like the female sommelier we spoke to in Napa. Despite the fact that women buy 94% of all the wine in the country, the role of sommelier has traditionally been one for guys in black suits. You'll find these stories in this issue along with a few others to help you be healthier, happier and more confident this season. Enjoy – David Rounds | Publisher Malia Anderson | Jeans: The Perfect Fit Malia has a keen eye for style & fashion, which she has developed through more than fifteen years of work in the industry. She understands fashion from all of its different angles, from her production of fashion shows for a range of designers, to her styling of the wine country & San Francisco elite. Malia is the owner of Style by Malia in Santa Rosa.

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