Letter from the Editor: Our September Issue

Our September Cover

Dear Readers,

Wow, this summer went by fast! For many of us, fall means going back to work or back to school. Fortunately, this doesn’t necessarily mean we have to go back to the usual grind.

In this issue, we take a look at various women throughout the city that have been able to discover their passion and turn it into a successful career. From event planning to fitness to restaurants to wine, these entrepreneurs are doing what they love, and loving what they do:

• Shernett Swaby, Designer and Owner of SWABY Boutique
• Sally Schwartz, Founder of event and party planning company Image Pilots
• Meredith Sinclair, Writer and Founder of Parenting Blog Hoo-dee-Hoo
• Nancy Hildebrandt, Instructor of Zumba Chicago
• Jessica Bell, Founder of Midwest Wine School
• Linda Ellis and Gina Salgado, Mom & Daughter Co-Owners of Pannenkoeken Cafe
• Meghan Brown, Owner of Occupi Design
• Katalin Rodriguez Ogren, Owner of Pow Chicago

In addition, we encourage you to make the most of the beautiful weather by setting off on a late summer adventure! Join me as I skydive with other thrill-seekers at Skydive Chicago.

We also bring you fall beauty trends and product picks, creative lunch ideas and much more.

Looks like we’re off to a great start this fall!

Thanks again for all of your wonderful support – readers like you make me love what I do as well!

Be Good.

Bee

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