ATHLEISURE MAG #84 | DEC ISSUE
In this month’s issue, our cover story is WTA Grand Slam US Open 2017 Champion, Sloane Stephens. With the tennis season about to start next month, we talk about how she is preparing for the Australian Open, how she embraces self-care, what it’s like to juggle traveling and working and her passion for wellness. We also chat with EDM DJ/Producer, Hardwell as we talk about his passion for music, taking a break from the industry and coming back from his hiatus with his latest album, REBELS NEVER DIE. The Bachelorette, Michelle Young talked with us about being on the show, how she navigated her season and what she has been up to as she embarks on her latest chapter and uses her platform to educate and inspire others. With the holiday season in full swing, we’re all looking for ways to make it easier to spend time with our friends and family. Marianna Hewitt, style influencer and Co-Founder of Summer Fridays talks with us about what she has coming up with this coveted beauty brand, how she takes on the holiday season and her must-haves. Although we’re used to watching FIFA’s World Cup during the summer, it was nice to have it throughout the holiday season as we cheered on our favorite players and countries! FC Dallas’ Sebastian Lletget took some time to give us some predictions on who he was interested in seeing take it all, he also talked about his upcoming season as he prepares during the offseason and how he enjoys the holiday season! We always love going to well planned and executed party whether it’s a wedding, launch or other kind of gathering. For years, we have been fans of Celebrity party planner, Mindy Weiss. We talk about how she approaches her events, the importance of a signature cocktail and for those that may be taking on their own planning – she has some tips that you’ll find helpful as well!
This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Ownboss as well as Sloane Stephens. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Marianna Hewitt and Sebastian Lletget. Our 9DRIP comes from Sloane Stephens and Hardwell. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from professional Volleyball player Gabby Reece and CEO/President of [SOLIDCORE] Bryan Myers. In this month, we have a special feature that runs in this month as well as in our Jan issue known as NEW YEAR, N3W YOU. It lets our favorite celebs to share THE GOOD things that took place this year, THE ADD for items that they were not able to tackle this year and are focusing on doing for next and THE BUZZ – things that they can share that we can keep our eye out for. This month’s responses comes from Co-Founder of Une Femme Wines, Jen Pelka, EDM DJ/Producer Like Mike of Dmitri Vegas and Like Mike, EDM DJ/Producer Hardwell, Founder of Boxing WAGS and Co-Founder of D’Telli Fragrances Telli Swift, Creative Director of SEQUIN, Tara Malkovich and TV Personality and author Chef David Rose.
Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a drool worthy meal experience at 8282. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Soho Grand and Body Space Fitness. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.
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9LIST STORI3S | TELLI SWIFT
NEW YEAR, N3W YOU 2018
Our second annual NEW YEAR N3W YOU is back as the next year is around the corner. It's time for some of our favorite friends to share THE GOOD, THE ADD and THE BUZZ that they're looking forward to for 2018!
PHOTO COURTESY | Marco David
GIA MANTEGNA
ACTRESS
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SINGER
PHOTO COURTESY | James Clark
THE GOOD
I’m really excited about Life After First Failure. We filmed it in the spring and it came out a few weeks later. It was a really positive experience – great cast and crew. It was great to be a lead on the show in a new platform. I was really proud of it.
Another positive thing which is also a negative but they go together – it’s women speaking out, coming together and talking about the sexual allegations. Regardless of what happened, it’s an amazing movement that is happening in our industry and it’s kind of giving a lot of power and confidence
to women who didn’t have it before. I think it’s making parents aware that they have to teach their children to speak up, be bold, be independent and don’t let a man push you around. It’s great for all women. I mean, I go into these auditions all the time and it’s
usually men. Male directors, casting directors
and it’s this weird pseudo safety bubble that we have now where you can’t get away with it anymore. It’s a terrible time for men to be in the industry but a great one for us.
My sister is really good, she’s an artist and has had a lot of shows – her works have been showing in a number of art galleries across the Northwest in Seattle, Sacramento and I’m proud she’s pursuing it.
THE ADD
I think my singing is something that I want to get back in focus on. I want to perform, work with a band and be creative. As an artist I want to continue to create content.
I want to learn how to embrace social media. I have rejected it for so long as I didn’t want to do it and I wanted to be mysterious but I have learned, it’s part of the job! How many followers do you have, what’s your aesthetic – so many things around it and I always felt that it had nothing to do with me but now
I know that that’s not true. I have to embrace it and figure out what my voice is. I worked with 16 year old on Life After Failure and she had a million followers on Instagram and she was an influencer and it was interesting to be introduced to that world that I knew nothing about. Now I know how important is to use that platform to get the word out about the show and to use it in a responsible and positive way. So in the New Year I want to use it without focusing on vapid selfies and to keep it creative, inspiring and to learn about me in a connected way.
THE BUZZ
There’s nothing coming out just now as Life After Failure is out so it’s a little slow with the holidays and all the things that are going on so it won’t happen until after the new year when everyone is back in the office. But I will be sharing socially when everything is
able to be shared. But LAF is available now and we're the newest show, it's free, funny an a quick/easy watch - it's cute and you can throw it on.
CAT CORA
CHEF
IRON CHEF
PERSONALITY
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RESTAURATEUR
THE GOOD
I got engaged to my fiancé Nicole and gained two sons, two more wonderful parents, a brother, sister-in-law and 3 nephews. Now, Nicole and I have 6 boys between us. This year my mom went into remission for cancer after a long 4 1/2 year battle. My family is healthy and I am personally happier than I have ever been.
Professionally, Nicole became CEO of our company. I was on Fox’s “My Kitchen Rules”, was on 4 magazine covers, created two new shows for 2018, opened my 10th restaurant, “Wicked Eats” in Brooklyn and began working with Team USA. I also did a lot of philanthropic work around hurricane relief,
fire crisis and other needs around the world. We have so much coming out in 2018 so stay tuned.
THE ADD
Our culinary/lifestyle line and running the New York Marathon.
THE BUZZ
In 2018 we have new shows that we are launching including, an animated show. We are also launching a culinary line and a new cookbook. But most importantly and the most exciting, I’m getting married to Nicole in April 2018, with our 6 boys by our side.
PHOTO COURTESY | Sophy Holland
HOLLY RILINGER
CELEB FITNESS TRAINER
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NIKE MASTER TRAINER
PHOTO COURTESY | Matt Doyle
THE GOOD
I released my first book and I’m pretty darn excited and proud of it! LIFTED is a 28 day program designed to strengthen your body, focus your mind and elevate your spirit. Whether you are a trained athlete or simply trying to take your first steps, this book is
important. Meditation, exercise, goal setting, nutrition and visualization are just a few topics I’m excited to share with my readers.
Another amazing thing that happened to me in 2017 is love. I met my girlfriend and am madly in love. I think it’s important to mention that this happened on the tail end of a professional disaster. I took a position that wasn’t for me and at the time it felt like a huge failure. In hindsight, that “mishap”
allowed me to find balance in my life. It was the first time in 8 years that I wasn’t married to my work. I learned more about myself last year than I did in the last eight years.
THE ADD
I believed 2017 would be the year I started something new; a new chapter in my life. I’ve found great success as a trainer and coach, released my first book and was featured on a network television show; all great accomplishments, but to me, all catalysts for
something bigger. I’ve hired a personal coach named Sonni Talant who will mentor me and help me navigate this amazing new year. Big things are coming!
THE BUZZ
Expect to see me training and speaking in cities all over the country. Also, get ready to work with me wherever you are. I will be more accessible to more people all over the world. Streaming content, workshops, online coaching watch for it all. I’m also a big fan of the body positive movement after working
with Aerie and The All Woman Project. It’s time we all exercise more self love and acceptance. This will be a big part of everything I do in the new year.
PHOTOS COURTESY | NBC Universal
TELLI SWIFT
E! WAGS ATLANTA
THE GOOD
2017 has been an amazing year for me! I’ve launched my website – complete with an online store and blog, and I’m currently working on an app that teaches you how to get the life you want, including your dream man! The app features daily empowerment quotes, my favorite recipes, fitness tips, live chats and videos, and so much more. I’m also expecting a child with my significant
other so I really couldn’t ask for anything more!
THE ADD
I’m still working on my app content which won’t be available until 2018. It’s a lot of work being pregnant, managing a household, taking care of your family, and being a business woman – but at the end of the day everything must be accomplished and will get done!
THE BUZZ
I have a number of significant events to come in 2018! My baby shower will be in January, my baby is due in early February, and my man (WBC Heavyweight title holder since 2015 - Deontay Wilder) fights at Barclays Center in NYC on March 3rd! We will also be building and buying a home by the lake for our growing family, so there is much more to come! Plus I can't wait to check out the first season of our show, E!'s WAGS Atlanta, when it premieres in January. 2018 is a year I’m definitely looking forward to!
Tune-In to the season premiere of WAGS Atlanta on Wednesday, January 3rd at 10p ET/PT on E!
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ATHLEISURE MAG | DEC ISSUE
This month's celeb cover is International EDM DJ duo NERVO which we shot at Grammy winner, Desmond Child's apartment here in NYC. This cover shoot includes a fun Q&A with NERVO, Desmond as well as one of our favorite broker's, Louise Philips Forbes. We also have an interview with Gia Mantegna who talks about a number of her acting roles, what it was like to be in Criminal Minds with her father Joe Mantegna, her singing career and where we'll find her in LA versus in NYC.We talked with one of my favorite jewelry designers, Buddha Mama about the inspiration behind their statement driven fine jewelry as well as what they love doing in Miami. We talked with Dr Greuner about his practice, maintaining great heart health and of course - staying in shape! We also have a lifestyle oriented Holiday Gift Guide in this month's issue.
We have a number of features that are in each month's issues including The Art of the Snack (NYE themed), Athleisure List, Athleisure Beauty and more. Our bucket lists have a few more items on the list with this month's feature Something You Should Know about great destinations that are within National Geographic's new coffee table book. Last Dec and Jan we launched 2 features that were in both of those months and we have brought them back in this issue (as well as the one coming up) - Wellness Trends 2018 (this feature covers a number of trends that we see for the upcoming year - we tackled 2 this month and the remainder will be next month) and N3W YOU (this feature includes actress - Gia Mantegna, Celeb Fitness Trainer, author, TV star - Holly Rilinger, Iron Chef - Cat Cora and E! WAGS Atlanta's - Telli Swift).
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