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TV Personality and journalist Catt Sadler has been noted by the LA Times as one of the Top 10 Next Broadcasters of Our Generation. Her work in front of the camera has included talking with a wide range of celebs, personalities and athletes to give us the inside scoop. She launched and hosted E!'s The Daily 10 as well as appearing in a number of the networks' shows from E! News, Daily Pop, E! News Weekend to E! Live from the Red Carpet for a number of years.
Since her days at E!, Catt has also focused on the importance of empowering women and encouraging them. She navigates these areas via her site, The CattWalk. She dug deeper through her successful podcast NAKED with Catt Sadler. We caught up with Catt to talk about her career, the importance of wellness and self-care in her life, why she encourages others to embrace this as well. and her latest podcast show, It Sure is a Beautiful Day.
ATHLEISURE MAG: We have always been a fan of yours. When did you know that you wanted to work in the entertainment industry as you have worn so many hats from being on TV, being a podcast host and producer!?
CATT SADDLER: My fascination with the entertainment industry was two-fold. I grew up in the Midwest watching a lot of tv and going to the movies dreaming of La La Land. I almost studied theatre in college, but was also always driven by people’s stories. I ended up studying broadcast journalism and then realized, with the help of my first agent, that I could engineer a life in entertainment television. It would be very competitive and was certainly a longshot (back then no one had iPhones), but as fate would have it I landed my first fulltime tv reporting job in San Francisco at the WB network when I was 22 years old. With more than two decades of hosting and reporting under my belt, producing was a very natural extension of that. The podcast space is a very freeing medium with less structure and rules – not to time, anything goes – I love the rawness of it. I have complete creative control of the content, my guests, the format. I’ve never had more fun.
AM: What does self-care mean to you?
CS: Self-care means so many things to me. Of course, it’s about treating myself to fresh flowers and a massage every now and then. But it’s really about the balance of mind, body, and spirit. It’s doing my best to not neglect any of these areas in my life. Understanding that, and tending to each of them is crucial to my overall wellness!
AM: How important is it to commit to self-care?
CS: The actual commitment to self-care is the most important piece. It’s a discipline that creates the best balance and peace for me. Consistently incorporating movement or exercise into my days, making time to write in my gratitude journal, and continuing my ongoing therapy. Fueling my body with food that makes me feel better, not worse, is also super important. Too much of a good thing is never actually good. Even spicy margaritas.
AM: What are your wellness goals for 2021?
CS: I’ve returned to hot yoga which is so good for us! Sweating is such a necessary release of toxins and stress. This practice has really become my church in many ways. I want to continue to get stronger and more flexible, while also increasing my supplements and vitamins. As we age we need all of the help we can get! I load up on superfoods and elixirs, collagen powders, probiotics, and more most days!
AM: By engaging in self-care, what have you learned about yourself?
CS: When we are kinder and more compassionate towards ourselves, we are better able to contribute more fully and generously to others. I’m a better mother and friend when I’m taking good care of myself.
AM: Many people try to peg their self-care moments to a particular day like on Sunday. How do you make sure that you do this more often than one day a week?
CS: I love a ritual and while I understand it might be good to put self-care on the calendar, I actually think it’s the little choices each day that matter the most. Even if it’s waking up and drinking a full glass of water or committing to five minutes of meditation. The small acts of self-care accumulate and have lasting effects.
AM: You have partnered with Hims and Hers. How did this partnership come about and what is the synergy between you?
CS: Well firstly, who doesn’t love JLo? I saw she was an ambassador for the brand and it wasn’t long after I started teaming up with them. I was using an assortment of their products. I appreciate that they cover the scope of beauty and wellness with effective products all in one easy to use and understand online destination!
AM: What are your quick tips to having glowing skin?
CS: It all starts with fresh clean skin. I like using a gentle cleanser and moisturizer to keep my skin balanced. Hers Deep Sea Cleanser and Tidal Wave Moisturizer have been working wonders. Especially hydrated skin is critical so beyond drinking a ton of water every day I also use Hyaluronic Serum from Dr. Barbara Sturm. Another serum that makes my skin feel radiant is 111Skin’s Rose Gold Radiance Booster. As I get older, it’s also important to make sure my foundation isn’t too matte or drying. I sprinkle in MARA Universal Face Oil into my foundation to make sure I create a dewy youthful look.
PHOTOS COURTESY | Catt Sadler
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We had the pleasure to connect with rock powerhouse couple, Perry Farrell and his wife, Etty Lau Farrell. Perry is known as the Godfather of Alternative Rock and is noted as one of the people to push the genre forward. From Psi Com, Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros and his solo projects, this frontman can do it all from lead vocals, writing and more. Etty is a classically trained dancer who toured with Ricky Martin, Madonna, Bon Jovi and joined the Jane's Addiction tour in 1997. She would go on to being a bandmate and being in a number of projects with Perry including being a vocalist in their band, Satellite Party and Kind Heaven Orchestra and being on the board of Lollapalooza.
We caught up with rock's glam power couple to find out about their love for performing, how they work together, Lollapalooza, and Perry Farrell: The Glitz; The Glamour box set.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Perry when did you first fall in love with music and when did you realize that you wanted to perform?
PERRY FARRELL: I was so fortunate to be able to be introduced to so many artists by my big brother and sister. He turned me onto The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Who which was my starting point. My sister loved fun and soul so I got to know about James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone and George Clinton as well as the Funkadelic - loved that.
I didn't really think about performing until much later in life in my early 20s! I felt that I had the frame for it as a skinny guy and that I could be a frontman. I knew that I could dance, but I had to have that voice.
So, I taught myself to be a lead singer! I would look into the mirror and imitate Mick Jagger and David Bowie. I wanted to create music that people could feel so I had my mixer, headphones, microphone and I would write songs.
AM: Etty, what was your journey to coming into music and being a vocalist, dancer and songwriter?
ETTY LAU: I had been dancing my entire life as I am a classically trained dancer as a ballerina! I was born in Hong Kong and I went to the Royal Academy of Dance and when I moved to Seattle while being in a dance studio there, I also attended the Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Cornish College of the Arts. I came down to LA on a scholarship at 19.
We met in 1997 when Jane's Addiction was going back out on tour and I was on tour with them ever since.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Athleisure Mag is cofounded by a couple so we always like talking to couples who work together. You guys have worked together for decades from Jane’s Addiction, Satellite Party and your latest project, what is that like and how do you navigate the dynamics of work along with your coupleship?
ELF: We have a bit of an odd codependency with one another. So we share everything - a car, a stage, a hotel room.
PF: Even a toothbrush!
AM: Oh my!
ELF: No not a toothbrush, that's gross ha!
AM: Definitely have to have your own on that one haha!
ELF: When it comes to working together, I think of Perry like my boss in many ways. I know that when I'm on tour dancing for Jane's Addiction, he is the boss. I'm on the board of Lolla and I do a lot of the logistical things and make recommendations - but he is the boss.
PF: Absolutely not. I am not your boss, it's a partnership. When we work together, there is a give and take and it's all about immersing yourself and bringing all of these experiences together to make something meaningful and heartfelt.
ELF: We know our strong suits and we're able to play off of one another. What he has, I may not have and what I have he may not have - but together, it works as a true partnership! I know that he respects my opinion, but the final word is with him - I can only advise.
AM: The first music festival that we remember going to was Lollapalooza in 2007 and again in 2008. We saw Satellite Party, Daft Punk, Kanye, Lady Gaga - so many great acts and series of days. It literally started our path to attending festivals.
Like many this past year, it has been insane and between lockdowns, quarantines and pauses, plans were in the air and there were pivots. You guys had Lollapalooza virtually, but with vaccines being available, are there plans to resume this festival this year in Chicago and or global cities?
PF: Lollapalooza is a microcosm of music that has a massive amount of people that enjoy music over a period of days in various cities.
Because of COVID, we did a digital platform in 2020. We did 4 days online and reunited Porno, Janes and had people play live. It was fun because we went into archives and it was a great way to give everyone hope and something to enjoy.
If we can all stay on course, getting vaccinated, socially distant and mask up – maybe please God, we’ll get to go to Chicago in early August with an audience in one capacity or another for Lollapalooza – not a large one but maybe a half capacity. We can only respond to the people and what the city/government professionals say that we can do.
I listen to Joe Biden when he says that July 4th could be when we have our first small celebrations, then I’m going to say, that mine will be in August and I want to have it in Chicago. So I’m planning for a party in some kind of capacity for Kind Heaven Orchestra to come out there.
AM: Definitely hoping that we can go back to in person events! The fact that you guys use your platform to continue to drive the point home that wearing masks is a must and that they need to get vaccinated! It's a shame that it's become so politicized!
PF: Why do you think it's politicized?
AM: I'm not sure why! I think that wearing a mask is just being a good citizen and keeps yourself as well as those around you safe. It's such a small effort with a great impact to show that you're doing your part. The more we're able to do it, engaging in social distancing and safe behaviours, then we can begin to embrace the things that we have done before. It may be in a different way, but baby steps!
ELF: Without a doubt. I mean we have ideas of things; however, it's based on a number of things and ultimately, it's based on what the city will allow. But we're hopeful so keep checking our site and our socials for the latest information on that!
AM: One of the things that I have loved about your music Perry is that it has such a jazzy element to it. My great uncle was tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson who was with Blue Note Records and was part of the Hard Bop era.
As a power duo, you guys formed The Kind Heaven Orchestra. Can you tell me more about this and this 9 piece ensemble?
PF: Thank you yes and that's phenomenal! I love jazz, I love Duke Ellington, Miles Davis - their sound as well as their sense of style is just really something that I vibe with - that was great music.
The Kind Heaven Orchestra is an art collective and a music collective - an installation. We install for more than one day and I want to keep that going with that intimate scenario to see where it goes. Of course, it can be blown up too!
Before COVID, we were performing and I look forward to getting back to it when we're able to do in person events again!
AM: Your box set, Perry Farrell - The Glitz; The Glamour is a 35 year retrospective of your solo and artistic explorations outside of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. With 68 tracks, vinyl, blue ray discs and remixes with Maceo Plex, Groove Armada, UNKLE and Hyper to name a few, photos and art - it's an epic and stunning box set to have. Why did you want to embark upon this project and how long did it take to put together?
ELF: We put it together during quarantine. It became our project!
AM: Wait, you just decided to put out this massive retrospective? Some people were making sourdough and you guys decided to showcase history!
PF: I tend to look forward and don’t look back. I like to keep it fresh. I had music all over the universe from Porno for Pyros stuff to Psi Com stuff and solo stuff. I had tracks floating around like they were comets and stars. I wanted everything in one place and to have my body of work. With the Internet, I love that you have a place where you can have all of your history and I had boxes of photographs which every picture tells a story!
ELF: It was going to a 50 page autobiography with photos . It's all vinyl and all solo work - so not Jane's Addiction. So it starts with Psi Com, Satellite Party and Kind Heaven. We have a few new songs in there too. It ended up being 100 pages with photos and about his childhood.
PF: There are 2 songs in the boxed set with Jim Morrison. I received an unearthed recording of The Doors’ Jim Morrison, written and recorded with Starcrawler. I had one of the tracks mixed by a Palestinian woman as well as an Israeli man who created mixes that are in the box set.
AM: When you look at 2020 and as we continue into 2021, there was a lot going on from COVID-19, the election, social justice, facing the need to talk about equality within Black Lives Matter as well as Stop Asian Hate – how are you guys utilizing your platform to lend your voices to this?
ELF: A lot of people don't know that I was born in Hong Kong and I know growing up when I came to the states, I had instances of prejudice and scary situations, but it is nothing like the trauma that is going on right now. We have to educate and bring awareness to what is happening and to speak out!
There are so many things that I want to do to continue to let people know about this. I'm even educating myself as well. When I open my mouth to speak, I'll know what I'm talking about. I think the more we learn about this topic, the more we learn about what we don't know.
AM: Couldn't agree more. It's so important to realize that this is going on and then to be an ally! As a Black Co-Founder whose boyfriend is Italian American/Jewish, he finds it important to not only be aware of what's going on but steps in to be an ally. I think this is so important when it comes to underrepresented groups whether we're talking about Asian, Blacks, LGBTQIA+. This is one of those issues that we need get people to realize that we will not continue to allow these horrific activities to take place!
PF: Absolutely. We need to stand in solidarity, love each other and to unite.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Perry + Etty Lau Farrell
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Cocktails of the Movies shares 72 recipes that take your through Hollywood's epic pictures such as Marilyn's Manhattan from Some Like it Hot or The Dude's White Russian in The Big Lebowski.
Each recipe has an illustration, the method, the drink's history as well as a summary of the scene that it appears.
As we look at how we interact with one another and how harmful perceptions can be, Gold Diggers focuses on the model minority myth and its intersectionality in immingrant identity, community and the other side of ambition.
We meet Neil Narayan, a second generation teenager during the Bush-era in an Atlanta suburb who has yet to find his way. He feels the pressure of the expectations that his family as well as his Asian American community has of him. He tries to go after the kind of success that he knows his family want for him; however, he's more interested in Anita Dayal who lives in his neighborhood.
He learns that she is in possession of a storied alchemical potion derived from stolen gold. This "lemonade" has the ability to obtain the ambition of the gold's original owner. He realizes that this could be his chance. His effort to achieve this results in tragedy for his community. Years later, he resides in the Bay Area and still feels the weight of expectations outside of himself by his community. He believes that he may need to take the lemonade one more time regardless of the cost.
It's well known that Mezcal and Tequila are embraced as a better for you spirit in your cocktails. Mezcal + Tequila Cocktails shares recipes that are a twist on the classics such as Mezcal Mule and Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It also shares new options such as Naked and Famous or Smoke and Ice. This book tells you how to integrate it into a classic cocktail formula while allowing the essence of the spirit to shine on its own! Enthusiasts of these spirits will be able to showcase their creativity and gain a better understanding of these agave cocktails.
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FORME Life is an at-home fitness mirror that features an elegant, full-length mirror that transforms into a complete body and mind fitness studio, featuring high-tech strength training equipment that disappears when not in use. When turned on, the display features a huge variety of on-demand classes as well as one-on-one personal training sessions to suit individual needs with a user-friendly touch-screen experience. When turned off, FORME Life is a sleek mirror that blends effortlessly into the rest of the home. Classes include strength training, barre, boxing, meditation, cardio, core, pilates, dance, and more.
FORME Life offers two models - Studio and Studio Lift. Both models boast an elegant full-length mirror that displays strength training and wellness classes when in use. The Studio Lift model also features stowable resistance training arms that use AI to adjust to the correct level of resistance for strength training exercises.
The Studio includes: A yoga mat, heart rate monitor, microfiber towel, screen camera covers, and mounting hardware.
The Studio Lift includes: 2 FORME handles, 1 rope grip, 1 short bar, 2 ankle straps, yoga mat, heart rate monitor, microfiber towel, storage cabinet, and screen camera covers.
Additional accessories available for purchase by bundle include, a removable and stowable wood bar for barre classes, an adjustable leather bench, a wellness mat, free weights, ankle weights, resistance bands, grip socks, and an exercise ball.
FORME Life features original training sessions in strength training, barre, boxing, cardio, core, pilates, dance, and more. Classes will be updated weekly to provide fresh and exciting options for everyone in the house. FORME Life also features classes aimed at mental wellness such as, meditation, sound baths and recovery. FORME Life believes in helping people live healthier and happier lives.
FORME Life’s Studio and Studio Lift are aided by computer vision and AI to adjust the correct level of resistance for strength training exercises while tracking users performance and fitness goals. Both models boast 43-inch 4K UHD display and two 12-megapixel cameras. Studios are activated by voice control and feature a touch screen to complement the dynamic training content.
Studio memberships are $2,495 or $69/month for 36 months + $39/month for unlimited multi-user membership for personalized workouts. Studio Lift memberships $4,495 or $125/month for 36 months + $39/month for unlimited multi-user membership for personalized workouts.
FORME LIFE
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This month, we're enjoying French-Korean Soogil located in the East Village. Owner/Chef Soogil Lim talks with us about his restaurant, signature dishes, cocktails that we must try and how he has found additional skills as he has navigated the pandemic.
ATHLEISURE MAG: Chef Soogil Lim, tell us about your culinary background.
CHEF SOOGIL LIM: I was born and raised in South Korea and was originally going to major in Biology. I became interested in the culinary world when I went into a restaurant and saw a sign that said “Make People Happy.”
It prompted me to research culinary education and enter the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Upon graduation, I began my training in French cuisine at Restaurant Daniel, one of New York’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants. Through my hard work and dedication, I was able to move up the ranks and become the first Korean Sous Chef in the restaurant’s history, which I am very proud of. After working for 7 years under Chef Daniel Boulud (three as Sous Chef) and honing my French technique, I became Executive Chef at the modern Korean restaurant Hanjan, where I ran the kitchen for 4 years. For my own restaurant, which opened in 2018, I decided to blend the two culinary backgrounds I love: French and Korean.
AM: What led you to creating your French-Korean restaurant, Soogil that is located in the East Village?
CHEF SL: For my restaurant Soogil, I wanted to combine my Korean background with my French culinary training to create a harmony of the food cultures of France and Korea. The East Village is home to restaurants serving cuisines from various countries. Korean, Japanese and Chinese restaurants are concentrated on and around St. Mark’s Place, and Indian restaurants lined up along 6th Street. The Momofuku empire began as a small noodle bar in the East Village, too, and there are also several Michelin-starred restaurants - with such diverse cuisines and culinary styles, it’s a great area for dining out and for Soogil to be part of.
AM: What culinary synergy is there between French and Korean food that really plays well together?
CHEF SL: I grew up in Korea and came to America to learn French cuisine. The keyword of Korean food is fermentation - soy sauce, gochujang (red hot pepper paste), soybean paste, and kimchi are all fermented. And the keyword for French cuisine is technique. Classic techniques that have been developed after the French Revolution form the basis of today's French cuisine. Since Korean cooking is based on fermented food, which is closely related to healthy eating, it has been rediscovered and popularized by chefs but not as refined technique-wise. French cooking techniques help me elevate the food and take it to another level.
AM: When did you launch and what can guests expect when they come to dine at Soogil?
CHEF SL: We opened Soogil in January 2018. At first, we started with small plates and more casual food and then added a tasting menu showcasing my own creative style of cooking. During the pandemic, there have been many restrictions on operating restaurants, so right now we are focusing only on our 5-course tasting menu (some of the tasting menu dishes are also available a la carte). The menu is seasonal, and we also offer special tasting menus for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s Day, etc. that have been very popular.
AM: Can you talk about the aesthetics of your restaurant for those that will be dining inside?
CHEF SL: When you open the large orange French door and enter Soogil you will first notice how cozy, stylish and lovely the space is. There is a striking light fixture with round glass spheres. The tables and chairs are all made of oak with a light finish, as is our bar. On the wall, there are three original works by artist Suzy Taekyung Kim. The title of this group of paintings is “Dream Incubator” and the artist says of them: “With our busy, hectic lives, we tend to miss the moments of pure happiness and hope. This series is a gentle reminder for us to pause, look up, keep your silver lining moments and dream on!” I’d like to offer such moments of pure happiness to guests who visit our restaurant in their busy daily life as well.
AM: When creating this menu, can you tell us about where inspiration for your dishes came from?
CHEF SL: The basis of my inspiration is memories. I remember the flavors, taste of specific dishes that created good memories with my family or friends when I was a child. The food that’s part of those memories is the most inspiring element for creating my own dishes.
Inspiration is everywhere in my daily life. I love traveling, eating, dining and tasting local fruits and vegetables. When I travel anywhere, I love to go to the local supermarket. Also, in restaurant kitchens in New York, chefs of various ethnicities work together. They look at the same ingredients but look at them differently - and often times, the inspiration comes from working together and combining different ideas.
AM: What are 3 appetizers and/or desserts that we should try at Soogil?
CHEF SL: Sunchoke Velouté highlights the natural sweetness of sunchoke, set off by tangy goat cheese, crispy brioche and bacon.
The Scallop is a complex dish featuring sea scallops crusted with a blend of gochujang (traditional Korean red chili paste), bacon, garlic bread crumbs and butter on a skewer alternating with roasted salsify over a salad of frisee, blood orange and Korean pear for a touch of crunch.
Jenga Tower is our signature dessert and a lot of fun. It’s composed of “churros” stacked on top of one another like a Jenga Tower and topped with black sesame gelato and sweet Korean seven grain powder sprinkled on top. The slightly chewy interior and crunchy, crisp exterior work well with the gelato and you can pull out the sticks as if playing Jenga and dip them into the gelato – it’s a playful way to finish your meal.
AM: What are 3 signature dishes that you suggest that we should enjoy?
CHEF SL: Nurungji Gras is my signature dish that combines foie gras, one of France’s finest delicacies, with one of Korea’s beloved traditional dishes, nurungji, the thin crust of scorched rice at the bottom of the cooking pot after rice is cooked. The golden-brown nurungji is served in a mini skillet, layered with shaved brussels sprouts, caramelized onions, poached peach and pickled beech mushroom and topped with sauteed foie gras. We pour a soy mushroom sauce tableside for a special finishing touch, which guests love. The dish offers a wonderful interplay of flavors and textures with the crispy, sticky and nutty nurungji and the rich buttery foie gras.
Uni Bowl combines sea urchin and smoked salmon roe over rice flecked with Korean seaweed. In each bite you get the rice, uni, roe and wild seaweed (gamtae), getting all the textures and flavors together.
The Short Rib is my take on the traditional Galbi, Korean grilled beef short ribs. With its tender meat, well-seasoned marinade and touch of sweetness, it is a widely loved Korean BBQ dish. It’s my favorite as well, I marinate the short ribs in a blend of soy sauce, Korean pear, onions, and garlic. They are then grilled and served with sweet potato puree and pickled chanterelles.
AM: What are 3 cocktails that you suggest we should have when visiting?
CHEF SL: Yuzu Spice made with sake infused with 7 spices, yuzu and lime is Soogil's signature cocktail. It has a kick to it thanks to the spices and pairs well with the food.
French 108E is a blend of the Korean spirit soju, elderflower, lemon, sparkling wine, homemade omija syrup. Also called schisandra or magnolia berry, omija is used in traditional Korean medicine because of its antioxidant properties.
Rosso Negroni - licorice meets Campari for a bittersweet drink made with licorice infused soju, Campari and sweet vermouth.
AM: What vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly items do you have?
CHEF SL: Due to pandemic limitations and the size of our kitchen, we are only able to accommodate vegan and vegetarian requests with some advance notice - we are serving the tasting menu right now but are happy to adjust it for any requests with one day notice.
AM: During COVID-19, many restaurants have had to pivot on how they serve the guests and neighborhoods with pickups, delivery, reduce indoor dining, outdoor dining etc – what have you been doing during this time?
CHEF SL: The pandemic opened doors to various roles I hadn’t known before as my life as a chef had only consisted of cooking. This year I also became a carpenter building our outdoor dining structure, a dishwasher (keeping six feet apart was impossible in our small kitchen) and a delivery man. With fear over COVID-19, many people stayed home. I knew that many needed meals and I would have to get past my own fears. When we had to shut down the restaurant in March, my wife and I launched a new concept, the virtual Chan by Soogil, offering traditional Korean home-style meals and kits in a pivot from our original French-Korean cuisine and tasting menus to more comforting home-cooking.
As outdoor dining reopened, we were able to bring back my signature tasting menu. However, some people still preferred delivery, even for the tasting menu. While initially skeptical, I realized how meaningful it would be for our customers to have these tastings delivered. I had never imagined delivering tasting menus, but I’m happy I can bring our customers some joy during this time.
I am forever grateful to those who have stuck with us through this - they are the reason I can stay in the kitchen and continue to be a chef.
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The final season of Younger has finally dropped with its initial episodes being available on Paramount+ and the remainder being available weekly. If you've yet to catch up on this series which focuses on a woman's quest to have her ideal job and life by pretending to be younger than she is.
As we watch her navigate her life in book publishing, maintaining new friendships and old ones as well as being a single mother, we see her come into her own as she realizes what she wants in life.
We're looking forward to how loose ends will be tied up with the cliffhanger from season 6!
We've been a fan of JB Smoove ever since we saw him on Curb Your Enthusiasm playing Leon Black who is always giving advice to Larry David as well as being readily available to help him in whatever shenanigans that they have gotten themselves into.
In this newly launched podcast, May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom From JB Smoove, he shares an inspirational quote every Monday - Thursday. JB not only shares his thought on the quote, but he expands its meaning and how it can be applied to your life. With episodes under 15 minutes, it's a light and funny way to go about your day. We're looking forward to hearing him muse about the mundane to the aspirational in his newest show.
Last summer, we were introduced to podcasts produced by QCode which is known for its immersive shows that have covered a wide array of subjects. In Soft Voice, we are introduced to Lydia, a real estate agent in London who has a perfect life. In addition to being a top agent, she has a stable and dependable boyfriend, a great place to live, savings, and a regimented life. We realize that she is led by Soft Voice, a voice that makes sure she stays on the straight and narrow and lives in moderation. She doesn't make decisions on her life and leans on her as a crutch.
One day, she realizes that Soft Voice has left and she isn't being reminded or scolded. In her place, Dark Voice utilizes strong suggestions to make her more active in her life. These suggestions lead her to begin questioning the life that she has been living and creates chaos that results in losing the very things that made her stable.
How will Lydia navigate her life and will she be able to do so without the need for either voice?
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Little Chef Little Café opened Nov 2019 and is known for an extensive menu that rotates frequently. Customers can enjoy a mix of healthy comfort food and baked goods with salads, soups, smoothies, bowls, rice bowls, waffle sandwiches, toasts, pastries and Filipino-inspired tacos.
In addition to coffee and tea, they have special herbal teas too, like a house-brewed ginger tea made with fresh ginger that is pressure-cooked, blended, and strained. Lemon juice and honey are added and this is a version of a Filipino Salabat. It's served hot or iced and is great since ginger is great for cleansing, healing, and has many health benefits.
For those that are vegetarian or vegan, there are options on the menu for this as well. One of the favorites is the Anti-ox Salad with kale, mixed greens, red cabbage slaw, seasonal roasted vegetables, hemp seeds, and raw pepitas. The dressing is house-made from basil, cilantro, scallions, garlic, dates, lime juice, and oil. Customers really enjoy these dressings! All dressings are made in-house and packed with flavor. There is always a vegan soup like the Hearty Lentil or Sinigang, a Filipino tamarind-based soup with tomatoes, potatoes, tofu, green beans and bok choy. And for their Filipino tacos, which are offered individually at the café or in DIY kits to go (simple and fun to make at home: 3-20 tacos with fried wonton shells or classic gluten-free corn tortillas and spicy pickled pineapple), they offer a vegan filling: Veggie Ginataang, vegetables sautéed in coconut milk, along with fillings like Pork Adobo or Chicken Adobo.
It's worth noting that nothing is fried, many items are gluten-free and dairy-free, and they make sure to have plenty of plant-based selections. The menu is rotated and offers hearty and healthy breakfast and entree options to be enjoyed throughout the week. For example, the Kale and Quinoa Power Bowl with marinated kale, seasoned quinoa, roasted mushrooms, cauliflower, toasted seed blend, green goddess dressing - you can add balsamic rosemary chicken too. Smoothies are packed with antioxidants: Mellow Yellow made with mango, banana, turmeric, cauliflower, ginger and coconut water; Orange Glow with papaya, pineapple, carrots, ginger, orange juice; Green Machine with kale, spinach, bananas, pineapple and almond milk.
In addition to daily offerings, they provide a weekly meal prep program of Paleo and Whole30 friendly meals.
As we continue into the summer months, the menu will continue to change as they stay seasonal as possible with daily specials and meal prep. You can find special drinks and food specials throughout the week.
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5-43 48th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
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We've been a fan of Mark Wahlberg since we first saw his music video for Good Vibrations and as a model for Calvin Klein underwear. We knew then that he would transcend his popstar status as a multi-hyphenated brand that we would continue to see. As he began to make the jump to the big screen in The Basketball Diaries and Boogie Nights, we knew that we would continue to see him taking on additional cool projects.
Since those early days, we have enjoyed Mark's range of characters in our favorite films from Martin Scorsese's The Departed, Patriot Day, Ted/2, 2 Guns, Transformer franchise and All the Money in the World. With the ability to oscillate between dramatic and comedic roles, Mark has proven to be a powerhouse and received A Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in The Departed. He has been equally as dominant behind the screen as an Executive Producer of HBO's Entourage, Ballers, McMillions, Boardwalk Empire, How to Make it in America, A&E's Wahlburgers, USA's Shooter (which he was the main character in the movie version) just to name a few.
We know him to be a man who has a work ethic and commitment to all of his projects whether it's an upcoming role, as an entrepreneur, his passion for his family and his ability to get up early to get his workout in so that he is in shape for whatever life throws at him.
We're excited to have Mark as the cover for this month's issue where he shares his words of wisdom that he has learned as he navigates life and the business. He shares how he continues to optimize his efforts, how he approached his roles, his upcoming film Arthur the King, his apparel brand, MUNICIPAL, and Wahl Street on HBO Max.
ATHLEISURE MAG: When we look at your career as an actor, producer, entrepreneur and investor what has been your mantra as you navigate these areas?
MARK WAHLBERG: Just get going. So many people get stuck over thinking whatever it is. But the key is just to get going. Any momentum is better than no momentum.
AM: You are known as a man with a number of optimized habits. What’s the best way that one can approach that?
MW: Get into a routine that allows you to be the best version of yourself.
AM: What’s the first 3 things that you do in the morning when you wake up?
MW: Pray. Then eat and workout.
AM: Obviously, you’re in great shape and we know that you get up pretty early to get your work in. What is the simplest, but most effective piece of workout equipment that you own?
MW: That’s got to be my PowerPlate Pulse. I feel like I have one in every room in my house. Soreness goes away in just a few mins.
AM: You have been in a number of our favorite movies, from Boogie Nights, The Departed and Transformers franchise. What has been the most physically taxing role that you’ve played on screen?
MW: There are so many because I love the physical aspect of some roles. People pushing themselves to the limit. The Fighter, Lone Survivor were like that. And my new movie I just finished shooting, Arthur the King, does the same.
AM: Which role that you’ve played — Tommy Saunders (Patriots Day), Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor), Mike Williams (Deepwater Horizon) — inspired you most personally?
MW: They’re all so different but the one thing that they have in common was they are all real people committed to something bigger than themselves.
That’s as inspiring as it gets.
AM: When you began as an entrepreneur, what was the best piece of advice that you received?
MW: Things never go exactly as you planned. But if you’ve put a great team together, and are persistent, you’ll find creative solutions together.
AM: Since last Oct, we became aware of your fashion brand MUNICIPAL and included it in our cover shoot with EDM DJ/producer duo SOFI TUKKER as well as in our cover shoot with Twilight's Peter Facinelli. We love that the line takes you from day to night. What’s your go-to pieces of MUNICIPAL gear?
MW: SuperBlend tees, Sport Utility Jogger, Everyday Boxer Brief, ICON Trucker Hat – can’t pick just one!
AM: So what’s your favorite new discovery?
MW: MUNICIPAL SuperBlend tees. I live in these things.
AM: When you’re not on set, brokering your deals or thinking of your next project, what is your ideal day?
MW: Spending time with my family.
AM: We love your commitment to your health and fitness, but when it comes to a splurge are you drinking wine, beer or liquor?
MW: Wine
AM: When it comes to athletes, who influenced you the most?
MW: I grew up in the 80’s so it was Larry, Michael, and Magic.
AM: So what music are you listening to right now?
MW: Lately I’ve been watching a bunch of old school hip hop videos with my kids. The stuff holds up!
AM: We’re all streaming a number of shows on various streaming platforms. Any suggestions on what we need to be bingeing?
MW: How about HBO Max? Netflix is Spenser Confidential. And on HBO Max, check out the Wahl Street series airing April 2021.
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