IPA>Photography Awards--2014 Winners / OneShot Competition Call for Entries

 

IPA Newsletter, November 2014! IPA 2014 Winners Announced / 2015 OneShot Photography Competition Now Open! IPA WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE LUCIE AWARDS An international jury of photography professionals selected these outstanding finalists from over 27,000 submissions from 104 countries worldwide. Sandro, from the USA, won the title of 2014 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR; Ukrainian photographer, Vyacheslav Mishchenko, received the award for 2014 DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR; K. M. Asad, from Bangladesh, was the recipient of the 2014 DEEPER PERSPECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR award; and Yannick Wegner, from Germany, won the 2014 MOVING IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR. Click here to go to IPA 2014 winners gallery. 2015 OneShot Competition--The theme is "HOME" Deadline: January 31, 2015 (11:59pm PST) THEME: Home...In this One-Shot themed competition, we want you to express what the word "Home" conjures in your imagination. How does this word speak to you? Where does it take you? What does it show you? How does it make you feel? Where, or what, or whom, is home to you? It might be a physical space or object, it might be a person, or it might be something more abstract, a sense, a feeling, a dream, that captures the essence of this word for you. We want to know what this word means to you, where it draws you, and how it inspires you. Beyond border and cliche, let your inner vision create an image that captures and projects the magic of this word, and share it with the world!  CATEGORIES: - Person - Place - Perception PRIZES and EXHIBITION: Photographers will compete for $2,250 in cash prizes, and an opportunity to exhibit their work. The winner of each category will receive a prize package that includes a $750 cash prize, and inclusion of his or her piece in the exhibition. The 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category will also be included in the exhibition. ENTRY FEES: Each entry is $20 (USD). Photographers may submit an entry for consideration in multiple categories for only $10 per additional category. Please note that to take advantage of this offer, photographers must select multiple categories at the initial time of entry. Images submitted as separate entries are subject to the full fee. Submit your entry now! CLICK TO SUBMIT

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Unwrap Lincoln Square Ravenswood this Holiday Season & Fill Your Stockings -- Buying Local! (Chicago,IL)

 

Unwrap Lincoln Square Ravenswood this Holiday Season &

Fill Your Stockings -- Buying Local!

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

  It’s Here! The 2014 Holiday season is upon us and it’s the most important season for small businesses. The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) and SSA 21 is investing in its businesses this holiday season and encouraging residents to shop local.  The north side chamber is once again working with Local First and the City of Chicago to spread the word about the importance of shopping local.  

“In 2013 the results of the Unwrap Lincoln Square Ravenswood campaign were amazing. Just with the receipts we collected, we were able to track more than $76,000 in spending in our local businesses,” said Rudy Flores, executive director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce.  “The majority of that money is recirculated right back into our community in the form of salaries, rentals, taxes and more. The more you spend locally, the more money stays in your community helping it flourish.”

The program concept is simple: spend $300 at a minimum of three local businesses, turn in your receipts to the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and you could get a present yourself.  The first 150 shoppers to turn in their valid receipts by January 10, 2015 will be eligible for a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant in the community.

“The gift certificates will be valid after January 15^th, in order to encourage spending in a normally quiet first quarter.  Restaurants and businesses are typically a bit slower right after the holidays mainly because of spending fatigue.  We want to give a little incentive to people to go out have a bite to eat and spend a little money in that first quarter,” said Flores.

The local initiative works, according to a study by the Institute for Local Self Reliance in 2012. Neighborhoods with a “buy local” program have an uptake of more than 5 percent in revenue. The 2013 campaign contributed over $76,394. 00 back into the neighborhood. 

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Tree Lighting

The Holidays will kick off in Lincoln Square with the Unwrap campaign beginning Black Friday, November 28^th. Small Business Saturday will be celebrated in style this season with shoppers in Lincoln Square Ravenswood community entered to win a $50 gift certificate just for shopping on Small Business Saturday. We’re topping off the shopping weekend with the Tree Lighting in Giddings Plaza and the Kinderchor providing Christmas carols festivities kick-off at 5:00.

“Small Business Saturday helps to highlight the contributions that small businesses make to their communities,” said Nicole Leinbach-Reyhle, Small Business Saturday spokesperson. “As a former resident of the Lincoln Square community myself, I know first-hand just how much charm and impact the small businesses bring to this fantastic community all year round. The activities happening there on Small Business Saturday are an amazing way to remind shoppers about the value of spending locally with small businesses throughout the holiday season and into the New Year.”​

How Unwrap Lincoln Square Ravenswood Works

LSRCC will award the first 150 shoppers that spend $300 at a minimum of three local businesses a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant in the community. Qualified shoppers have to collect their receipts starting Friday, November 28^th – Wednesday, December 24^th and turn them into the Chamber office.  Copies of receipts must be turned in by January 10, 2014.  Full details on the program can be found online at www.LincolnSquareRavenswood.org

 

.   The program is available in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood, Chicago.  The borders of the neighborhoods are from Foster Avenue (North), Ashland Avenue (East), Montrose Avenue (South), Chicago River (West).

 

About Lincoln Square Ravenswood Communities

Lincoln Square Ravenswood seeks to create a close-knit community feel within the big city of Chicago. Enjoy everything great about apples, the fall season and being surrounded by community. Proceeds from this event will go right back into the Chamber of Commerce to support community events, projects and businesses.

 

 

 

Fortune Fish & SeaShare Fight Hunger for the Holidays (Bensenville, IL)

 

FORTUNE FISH & GOURMET HELPS FIGHT HUNGER FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH PARTNER SEASHARE   For the fifth year in a row, Fortune Fish & Gourmet is making the holidays a little merrier for the Chicagoland community by teaming up with SeaShare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the nutrition of individuals served by food banks across the United States. Throughout the holidays, Fortune Fish will join forces with SeaShare to donate thousands of pounds of seafood and gourmet foods to Feeding America, the network of more than 200 US food banks that includes the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Food for Greater Elgin, and many others. "Several times a year, we go through our inventory and make donations through SeaShare to our local food banks like Care For Real. We also help SeaShare with logistics when we can.  It's important to give back to the community, especially during the holidays when there are so many that go hungry. SeaShare is an important partner for us and we are proud of the support we can give them," says Fortune Fish & Gourmet CEO Sean O'Scannlain. About SeaShare SeaShare is the only organization that focuses on seafood, and the seafood industry, as a source of nutrition for hunger-relief. Their board of directors represents the breadth and diversity of our seafood industry. SeaShare's donation model leverages the help of fishermen, processors, service providers, and financial donors who want to give back in their communities. Many of their donors could not participate if SeaShare did not coordinate and combine donations into a single finished product. Together, they have provided over 200 million seafood servings to Feeding America's food bank network since 1994. For more information, please visit www.seashare.org . About Fortune Fish & Gourmet Fortune Fish & Gourmet is a Bensenville, Ill.-based seafood processor and distributor providing white-tablecloth restaurants, private clubs, elegant hotels, and independent, gourmet retail stores with the finest quality fresh, live, and frozen seafood and gourmet foods.  Fortune Fish & Gourmet's key associates have more than 150 years of combined experience in the seafood and gourmet business, with a worldwide supplier base ranging from individual fishermen and small family farms to multi-national aquaculture and agriculture firms. Headquartered only minutes from O'Hare International Airport's cargo docks, Fortune Fish & Gourmet has the world's markets at its fingertips.  Fortune handles more than 8,000 seafood and gourmet products, selected to exceed the high standards embraced by their quality driven customer base. Fortune currently services customers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, and Michigan with a fleet of over 43 refrigerated vehicles and nationally through its Flying Fish program. Since 2001, Fortune Fish & Gourmet has brought innovation to seafood and gourmet food distribution, consistently raising the bar for integrity, quality, sustainability, and service. To learn more about the company, visit www.fortunefishco.net  or call 630.860.7100.

 

Award-winning fine art book offers a visual record of the contemporary bearded man, circa 2013

The acclaimed coffee table book Of Beards and Men by Minnesota artist Joseph D.R. OLeary explores the fascination society has with bearded men and the personas they project to the world around them – from Brooklyn hipster to priest and everything in between.

Of Beards and Men is filled with 150 visually rich and detailed portraits along with a brief biography of each bearded gentleman. The 212-page book includes essays by photographer and educator Douglas Beasley; photography historian, writer, consultant, and curator George Slade; arts writer Andy Sturdevant, an insightful interview by Beardrevered, and a statement by the New York Times photography critic Vicki Goldberg.

Portraits in Of Beards and Men have appeared in national and international exhibitions and have gone viral on numerous social media forums. They have been featured by online news sources such as the Daily Mail UK, Design Taxi, and The Huffington Post. In addition a portfolio from the project recently made OLeary a finalist in both the 2013 and 2014 prestigious Critical Mass Award from Photolucida.
Of Beards and Men also received the 2014 IPPY (Independent Publishers) Award and the 2014 AIGA/MN Design Award. To view the book’s promotional video, visit https://vimeo.com/96646427

 

 

. Of Beards and Men by Joseph D.R. OLeary; Veto Design; Limited Edition; Nonfiction; Photography/Art; Soft Cover $69.00 ISBN 978-0-9898231-2-8; Hard Cover $89.00 ISBN 978-0-9898231-0-4; Slip Case Edition $125.00 ISBN 978-0-9898231-1-1
Note: The book was printed and bound in the United States using traditional/UV offset printing on cover weight premium paper. The hardcover edition incorporates foil stamping, debossing, and a tip-in photo. The hardcover slipcase edition includes a fabric-wrapped slipcase with debossing and a tip-in photo. The softcover edition uses soft-touch laminate and foil stamping and includes a special French fold dust jacket. All editions are smythe-sewn.

Availability: Amazon.com, ofbeardsandmen.com
Like many projects of renown, Of Beards and Men was born in a period of loss, transition, and artistic growth. In 2011, OLeary’s brother was killed in a car accident. A short while later, the artist contracted a debilitating bout of Lyme disease that put him on crutches for five months.
To cope with his crushing grief and amended abilities, OLeary immersed himself in his longtime hobby – photography. Specifically, he began taking photographs of bearded men in the converted barn-turned-studio of his hobby farm outside of Minneapolis.
Nineteen months later, OLeary found he had a portrait series offering a visual record and celebration of contemporary bearded men in the early twenty-first century. He states, "While this book began with facial hair as a point of departure photographically, it is evident that the ‘beard’ was merely a thread to connect what we now see: portraits of individual men and the manner in which each defines, expresses, and presents himself."

Author: Joseph D.R. OLeary was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. After receiving his BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1992, he opened Veto Design, a small but prolific graphic design studio whose clients include a variety of arts, cultural, and educational institutions and organizations, including the Walker Art Center, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, San Francisco Symphony, and Northern Clay Center.
OLeary is active in the Twin Cities art and design communities, and his professional work has been recognized by the American Center for Design, the Type Directors Club, the American Institute of Graphic Artists, Graphic Design USA, and Print, among others.
In 2005, OLeary moved to a hobby farm outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he restored a small barn and converted it into the studio where he now practices his lifelong love of photography, specifically portraiture and self-portraiture.
 

Sharon Robinson Brings Her Photography of Leonard Cohen to Morrison Hotel Gallery in NYC & LA on 12/6 (Los Angeles,CA & New York)

 

On Saturday, December 6th in West Hollywood, and on Saturday, December 13th in NYC Morrison Hotel Gallery welcomes Sharon Robinson, Grammy-winning songwriter, and longtime Leonard Cohen creative collaborator. There will be an exhibit of Sharon's innovative and intimate musical journey photo collection of Cohen and she will be signing copies of her new book, On Tour with Leonard Cohen, photographs by Sharon Robinson.   On Tour with Leonard Cohen, photographs by Sharon Robinson    Book Signings and Exhibitions   Saturday, December 6th    1 to 4 PM   Morrison Hotel Gallery  Sunset Marquis Hotel  1200 Alta Loma Road  West Hollywood, CA 90069  310.881.6025  Parking available at Sunset Millennium parking garage via Sunset Blvd.  Saturday, December 13th    1 to 4 PM   Morrison Hotel Gallery 116 Prince Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 212.941.8770    These events are open to the public. Books can be purchased at the signings. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com     On Tour with Leonard Cohen, photographs by Sharon Robinson     Grammy-winning songwriter, and longtime Leonard Cohen creative collaborator, Sharon Robinson will exhibit innovative and intimate musical journey photo collection of Cohen at Morrison Hotel Gallery.      On Saturday, December 13th from 1 to 4 PM at Morrison Hotel Gallery in SoHo, 116 Prince Street, 2nd floor, NYC, Grammy-winning songwriter, and longtime Leonard Cohen creative collaborator, Sharon Robinson will exhibit a fascinating collection of images. On Tour with Leonard Cohen, photographs by Sharon Robinson will showcase profoundly emotional photographs taken from Sharon's iPhone documenting five years of touring with legendary poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The showcased photos are part of Sharon's mesmerizing new book, On Tour with Leonard Cohen, photographs by Sharon Robinson to be released in December 9th by powerHouse books distributed by Random House. Sharon will be signing copies of her book at her MHG exhibit.    For thirty years, singer-songwriter Sharon Robinson has been associated with Leonard Cohen as a co-writer, producer, and vocalist. She co-wrote and produced Cohen's 2001 album, Ten New Songs (Columbia Records and one of Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Albums of the Decade"), and co-authored the Cohen classics, "Everybody Knows" and "Waiting for the Miracle." A fluidly creative soul, Sharon is also a poetically expressive photographer. Sharon once worked as the staff photographer at the world-famous Coconut Grove nightclub in Los Angeles. Leonard has said of Sharon, that she has "...an eye as fine as her ear."   In 2004, Leonard Cohen's manager stole his life savings, forcing him out of retirement to tour again. Sharon's photos in this exhibit capture five of the six years of this anthemic and vulnerable music journey that became one of the most revered tours in recent music history. The majority of the images were taken with Sharon's iPhone, which was crucial in capturing these images with the warmth and candor so evident in the photography.  Robinson reveals the nitty-gritty of day-to-day life of the road, onstage and behind the scenes, and the chemistry of Cohen and his supporting artists, together on an incredible journey across the globe, their hearts and minds focused on the next show. "I kept my iPhone in my pocket so I could capture a moment in a second. I hope the spontaneous nature of this collection helps to convey how deeply emotional and extremely rewarding this journey was," she says. These photos have been anthologized in the exquisite book, On Tour with Leonard Cohen, photographs by Sharon. Sharon penned the book's introduction and New York-based author Larry "Ratso" Sloman, best know for his literary associations with Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis, Howard Stern, Bob Dylan, and Abbie Hoffman, wrote an essay for the foreword. Sharon will be doing a volley of activity in conjunction with the book's release, including book signings and live musical performances. She will appear at Subculture on Saturday, December 12th at 11:30 PM in NYC. In February 2015, Sharon will issue her highly anticipated second solo album, Caffeine. Sharon Robinson has been associated with Leonard Cohen since touring with him as a singer in 1979-80. A Grammy-winning songwriter, Robinson's work has been covered by artists as diverse as Patti LaBelle, Don Henley, Aaron Neville, and Roberta Flack to name a few. Robinson's solo album, Everybody Knows (2008), garnered wide critical acclaim, as have her recent performances on the Cohen World Tour.  About Morrison Hotel® Gallery Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert. With four locations including: Prince Street in SoHo; the Dream Hotel in the Meatpacking District; the Mens Market at the Americana Manhasset on Long Island; and the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, the company is at the forefront of culture.  Morrisonhotelgallery.com    Morrison Hotel Gallery 116 Prince Street || New York, NY 10012 212.941.8770 Morrison Hotel Gallery Sunset Marquis 1200 Alta Loma Road || West Hollywood, CA 90069 310.881.6025 Morrison Hotel Gallery Dream Downtown 355 West 16th Street || New York, NY 10011 (212) 247-2000 Morrison Hotel Gallery at The Mens Market at Hirshleifers Americana Manhasset 2080 Northern Blvd. || Manhasset, NY 11030 www.themensmarket.com www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

Head to Karma in Mundelein for Cashew Crusted Lamb and Oyster Specials This Week; Inspired Asian-Style Thanksgiving on Thursday (Mundelein, IL)

 

Head to Karma in Mundelein for Cashew Crusted Lamb and Oyster Specials This Week; Inspired Asian-Style Thanksgiving on Thursday Mundelein, IL -  Dining at Karma Asian Food & Fine Wine (510 East Route 83, Mundelein, IL; 847-0970-690) in Mundelein is always special and folks who frequent the restaurant have grown to follow its weekly specials as a way to experience delicious new offerings. Oyster lovers will be thrilled with this week's Oyster Duo featuring four East Coast oysters prepared to show delicious contrast. Two are served raw to experience its true flavor and two are served Rockefeller style. Adding an Asian twist, Chef Yé serves the oysters on a bed of seaweed salad and accompanies it with soy pearls and a wasabi aioli, $16. Karma's second special is Cashew Crusted Lamb, perfectly grilled and served on a bed of quinoa with sautéed sweet and sour Brussels sprouts with a mint and cucumber yogurt chutney, $24. Karma and Karma Pub allow guests to order from each other's menu. The result is that guests can have the best of two worlds-a choice of food and a choice of atmosphere. Both restaurants focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and purchase from local sources as much as possible. Join Karma for an Asian-Inspired Thanksgiving in Mundelein Looking for something different to celebrate this Thanksgiving? Karma has it all. Great food served in a beautiful setting. This year why not try an Asian-inspired full harvest feast perfect for family and friends. Karma has created an incredible four-course menu, $30 per person; $18 for children ages 5 to 12 (reduced portion), and $12 for children under 5 years (one course), served 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 27. To make reservations and for more information about Karma, call (847) 970-6900 or visit www.karmachicago.com. Karma's Thanksgiving Menu includes:   First Course • Ginger Scented Pumpkin Bisque -Saigon Cinnamon Crème Fraiche, Scallions, Toasted Sesame Second Course • Karma Salad - Seasonal Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot Noodles, Red Onion, Szechuan Peppercorn Vinaigrette Third Course • Slow Roasted Turkey Breast - Cornbread Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes, Seven Herb Gravy, Orange Scented Cranberry Compote, Tahitian Vanilla Scented Haricot Vert • Asian BBQ Salmon - Shitake, Napa Cabbage, Spinach, Sesame Rice, Asian BBQ Sauce Dessert • Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie • Tahitian Vanilla Whipped Cream Triple Chocolate Cake Shuttle Available from Metra Stations Guests wishing to travel to Karma by Metra may do so with ease. Confirm arrival time before departure with the restaurant and notify them of the station, Mundelein or Vernon Hills, and Karma will provide a complimentary shuttle pickup. The shuttle runs until 9 p.m. About Karma and Karma Pub Karma, a stunning contemporary restaurant serving fine Modern Asian Fusion cuisine from Executive Chef Yé Tun, is open seven days a week 6 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for breakfast; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday for dinner; and 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday for dinner. Karma Pub, a casual American restaurant and pub, is open 5 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday. Karma is located adjacent to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein at 510 East Route 83, Mundelein, IL 60060. For reservations or more information, call Karma at (847) 970-6900 or visit www.karmachicago.com and www.thekarmapub.com. Remember to like Karma and Karma Pub on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/karmamundelein and follow them on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/karmamundelein.

Dose Market's Holidose December 14 at Venue One (Chicago,IL)

 

100 LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLIDOSE  Final Market of 2014 to Take Place December 14 at Venue One   Chicagoans experienced a new taste of Dose Market this season as the Dose Bomb made for thousands of happy shoppers on September 21. Now, the popular artisanal market is gearing up for its fourth annual holiday-themed market on Sunday, December 14th. Supporting 100 local businesses and 15 more from around the country, the HoliDose will take place at Venue One (1034 W Randolph Street) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will be the final Dose of 2014. Visitors are invited to discover, purchase and have all of their holiday gifts wrapped on the spot in a space filled with music and cheer. Dates for Dose Market in 2015 will be announced in a subsequent release.  Dose Market founder, event producer and entrepreneur, April Francis, has curated a group of Chicago's top designers, artists, chefs and more, giving urban dwellers an eclectic selection of jewelry, clothing, packaged goods, and home furnishings to choose from for gifting, entertaining and cheer. "The HoliDose provides Chicago shoppers a one-stop-shop for all kinds of smart holiday purchases " said Francis. "We are thrilled to provide a platform for small, growing businesses to sell their thoughtful, well-made products while providing Chicagoans a fantastic way to directly support their neighbors in this busy shopping season."  Gifting and entertaining goods from those participating in the fourth annual HoliDose include: wild caught-Alaskan salmon (Big Blue Bay), art (Chris Uphues, Debbie Carlos, ARTPENTRY), wreaths (Field & Florist), wool goods (APORTA), gifts for the hard-to-buy-for (Mr & Mrs Smith, Green City Market, MEYVN, Treat Bake Shop), subscriptions (Mr + Muse, Madison & Rayne), women's designer apparel (Kit This, AZEEZA US, Saffron Vintage), Dose Bars (Mayana Chocolate), statement-making accessories (Sterling & Burke, The IDLE.WILD, Shikama), children's toys (*play, Lille Huset), body care (Scratch Goods, REMIX), home goods (Nimble Well, UTOTEM Furniture) and so much more. A gift-wrap station by INDO and friends will benefit Chicago charity Snow City Arts. We Theory will DJ alongside live entertainment. Visit www.dosemarket.com for the complete lineup of Dosers.    DATE: Sunday, December 14th TIME: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. COST: $8 online or $10 at the door. Both include one drink ticket for the 21+ crowd. Children always free. LOCATION: Venue One 1034 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607 Click Here for Map MORE INFORMATION: dosemarket.com twitter.com/dosemarket facebook.com/dosemarket instagram.com/dosemarket About Dose Market: Dose Market is an ever-dynamic marketplace devoted to showcasing the finest designers, chefs, makers, bakers, entrepreneurs and artists. To the delight of shoppers in Chicagoland and beyond, for the past four years Dose has worked tirelessly to discover and develop a community dedicated to excellence and delight. Celebrating the food, fashion and art of those committed to these passionate pursuits, there's no better way to spend a Sunday. Please join us! There's always a fresh Dose. About April Francis: April Francis, a stylist and identity and communications specialist with global reach, has dipped her toes in a number of industries but DOSE MARKET has given her the greatest success and satisfaction. Founder of The Haute Closet, she was propelled into notoriety after being featured in publications such as The New York Times, Refinery29, The Wall Street Journal and many more. An entrepreneur from a young age, Francis has served as an adjunct professor at Columbia College and consulted for some of the world's leading hotels as a developer of luxury spa concepts.

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