< PreviousRESCUE REH A BI L I TAT E RELEAS E Guided tours of our accredited sanctuary are a fun, safe, and unique outdoor activity all ages can enjoy. Led by knowledgeable staff and experienced volunteers, you might just encounter Mexican gray wolves, moun- tain lions, black bears, and more! Visit southwestwildlife.org and click Book Now for tickets. “ SAVING OUR WILDLIFE ONE LIFE AT A TIME ” MARTIN KABAKI PSYCHE TERRY BILL AND SONIA MASSEY NADEGE LEWIS @azfoothills #azfoothills 71 BLACK- OWNED BUSINESSES TO KEEP YOU FIT AND HEALTHY <<72 AZFOOTHILLS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.urbanhydration.com OR CONTACT susana@teamchicexecs.com. ABOUT URBAN HYDRATION: Founded by Psyche and Vontoba Terry in 2009, the couple was challenged to create a clean beauty line that addressed dry skin and hair that wasn’t just fun and affordable, but healthy. Most importantly, these products are safe for the entire family without the compromise of gluten, polybeads, parabens, phthalates, paraffin, and silicones. Today, Urban Hydration is sold in more than 7,000 retail stores across the nation, and the brand is committed to giving back. With the “1 product = 1 gallon of water” promise, Urban Hydration dedicated its first clean water drinking well to 300 Kenyan school children. AS A YOUNG GIRL, PSYCHE TERRY often struggled to find hair and skincare brands that appreciated self-love and natural beauty. Little did she know that she would become an entrepreneurial role model for a new generation. I want to introduce you to Urban Hydration, co-founded by Psyche and her husband, Vontoba Terry. Together, they’re sharing their vision of clean beauty that’s fun, healthy, and affordable while doing some good in the world. In 2018, the brand dedicated its first clean water drinking well to 300 Kenyan school children. Urban Hydration continues its initiative today with the “1 product = 1 gallon of water” promise. Urban Hydration offers the Honey Health & Repair Collection for hair and the Aloe Collection for the skin. OH, HONEY! WHAT THIS STICKY SWEET COMBINED WITH VEGETABLE GLYCERIN AND OTHER NATURAL, PLANTBASED INGREDIENTS CAN DO FOR YOUR HAIR Urban Hydration’s Honey Hair moisturizes and protects hair from styling and harsh environmental factors. It can be used on all hair types, even natural, relaxed, and dyed hair. Honey Repairing Shampoo – cleanse hydrate, and repair adding weightless shine and softness. Honey Deep Conditioner – for extra moisture and detangling, leave on hair at least 15 minutes before rinsing. Honey Daily Moisturizer – keep your hair hydrated to repair the damage, prevent breakage, and tame frizz daily without a greasy look or feel. HELLO ALOE! WHY ALOE VERA IS THE ANSWER TO YOUR COMMON SKIN NEEDS When it comes to your skin, this is one mean green plant-based ingredient! Aloe vera moisturizes the skin without a heavy, greasy feeling, balances oily and acne-prone skin, and helps relieve psoriasis and eczema. How many skin ingredients can say they’re beneficial for all skin types? Aloe Face Wash – this powerful cleanser detoxifies skin and prevents signs of aging. Aloe Gel Moisturizer – leaves skin silky smooth as it hydrates and brightens the complexion. Aloe Toner – balance skin’s pH the natural way as you cleanse the skin of excess oil. Find Urban Hydration at a variety of retailers, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Harmon Stores, Vitamin Shoppe, Target, CVS, and Sally Beauty! PSYCHE TERRY THE WOMEN-OWNED, BLACK-OWNED, Clean Beauty Brand to Pay Attention to Right Now@azfoothills #azfoothills 73 ABOUT KABAKI KENYAN PURPLE TEA: Sharing this rare-grown purple-leaf tea with the world is one way Martin Kabaki is bringing awareness to the rural mountain regions of Kenya. The ready-to-drink beverage low in sugar and caffeine contains purple tea leaves that don’t just grow anywhere. They come from the area near The Great Rift Valley in a unique microclimate that results from the high elevation areas and fertile red volcanic soil where the high sun enriches the leaves and turns them purple as they grow. Known as the “super tea,” it contains more antioxidants, polyphenols, and health benefits than green and black varieties. KABAKI Kenyan Purple Tea is non-GMO certified, organically and sustainably grown, and brewed and bottled in the USA. AS THIS GLOBAL COMPANY DONATES AND PROVIDES THOSE HARDEST HIT IN THE U.S., it’s working to prepare those in its native country medically. KABAKI Kenyan Purple Tea is the antioxidant-rich “super-tea” known for doing good things for your health. In these unprecedented times, this ready-to-drink beverage is extending its good nature to help multiple communities. Founder Martin Kabaki has been busy coordinating the company’s outreach across the globe, closely monitoring the current COVID-19 situation in Kenya’s home country. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the tea brand is committed to working with nonprofit organizations in connecting underserved communities with the resources they need. During this crisis, KABAKI Kenyan Purple Tea supports underserved communities by donating to several local organizations that are helping to feed the hungry in several U.S. cities. The company is currently partnered with the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles, which feeds around 3,000 people per week; the in Seattle that assists 500 to 1000 people per week; and in New York, donations are made to the . KABAKI is continuing to connect with organizations across the country to see how they can help. In addition to working with charitable organizations, KABAKI Kenyan Purple Tea is giving back to the essential workers battling the outbreak every day. The company is providing them some much needed hydration with its ready-to-drink beverage. “KABAKI Kenyan Purple Tea has been working with several organizations and food banks in some of the hardest hit cities in the U.S. to ensure everyone has access to essential goods,” Kabaki said. “We've also been donating free cases of purple tea to those risking their lives on the front lines. These include healthcare workers, retail workers, caregivers, teachers, restaurant staff, EMT's, police officers, firefighters, small businesses, and so much more.” Across the world, Kabaki keeps close tabs on his hometown. In 2012, the Kabaki family established a non-profit medical clinic Kijiji (meaning village in Swahili), near Naivasha to serve more patients and offer more services to locals. He stays in constant communication with his mother, Veronica Kabaki and Kijiji founder, to ensure the hospital is prepared for a possible intake of new patients. Hospital staff has been working extra hours to ensure the facility is fully stocked and has enough personal protective equipment such as face masks and gloves. Together, they plan to create an additional, dedicated ward for treating anyone infected with COVID-19 if it worsens. According to Kabaki, kidney disease brought on by diets high in sugar and inaccessible health care is a growing trend in Kenya. He explains that Kijiji Hospital and staff must work harder to take as many precautions as possible to make sure they can safely treat their dialysis patients during this pandemic as it sees a large number weekly. Dialysis usually needs to be done twice a week and can take a toll on the body as it compromises the immune system. “Back in my home of Kenya, fortunately, the pandemic hasn't hit as significantly as it has in other countries,” he said. “We hope the numbers continue to stay low. However, our goal is to keep supporting Kenyan communities in any way we can.” Successful participation in these charitable projects doesn’t happen overnight. KABAKI Kenyan Purple Tea is a veteran at spearheading multiple give back initiatives. In addition to supporting Kijiji Hospital, the company also partners with NGO charitable organizations contributing more ways to give back to those who do so much to grow this precious purple leaf tea to share with the world. MARTIN KABAKI KABAKI KENYAN PURPLE TEA Gives Back to Communities amid the Pandemic CDN.F AIRE. C O M74 AZFOOTHILLS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.therestroomkit.com OR CONTACT susana@teamchicexecs.com. ABOUT THE RESTROOM KIT: Bill and Sonia Massey are the husband and wife team behind The Restroom Kit. In 2017 the product received national attention as a winner of Steve Harvey's Funderdome during the first season. It’s the premier invention of their veteran- owned product development company Timeaway LLC founded in 2012. The Masseys have started multiple businesses together, from real estate investing to network marketing. As CEO, Bill has numerous certifications in the information technology field and graduated from TESST College of Technology. Serving as CMO, Sonia, among her many accomplishments, has earned two degrees in the field of information technology from Strayer University. AS MORE BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC places start opening back up, we need to protect ourselves from germs and viruses we haven’t been exposed to in quite some time. With The Restroom Kit, you’ll have peace of mind that you won't be touching any germs when reaching for that toilet paper. This kit provides you with all of the bathroom essentials you need for a safe and sanitary public restroom experience: One patented oversized toilet seat cover • 3 Feet of clean toilet paper • Individually wrapped sanitizing hand • wipe; lightly scented Individually wrapped tush wipe; • delicately scented While you’re still in quarantine, The Restroom Kit is currently in action! Kits are being donated to local firefighters, police, state troopers, and urgent care center workers. ~SUSANA The Past, Present, and Future of Protecting Against Restroom Uncleanliness When we are more aware of the germs and bacteria public places have, The Restroom Kit might sound like it was created explicitly for the pandemic. While perceptions have changed, this kit hasn’t. It was created years before our current public health predicament and will continue to serve your hygienic needs long after this crisis. Germs and viruses aren’t going anywhere, but the next time you use a public restroom, you can be ready. The Restroom Kit compact is the all-in-one pack providing the four essential items needed when using an inadequate or unsanitary restroom. Even if the public bathroom you’re using looks clean, it doesn’t mean that it is. Germs and bacteria are present on every surface, and the act of flushing even causes them to float into the air contaminating toilet paper. The Kit Giving You P.E.A.C.E: P - Portable: Carry what you need when you need it. E - Essentials: You will always need toilet paper, a toilet seat cover, and a hand wipe to clean your hands and a tush wipe leaving you feeling fresh. A - Allowing: Options! Don't settle for the bacteria and germ-infested toiletries that may or may not be in there. C - Cleaner: Always have sanitary toiletries that leave you feeling clean and refreshed. E - Experience: Walk-in with peace of mind! Walk out with a satisfying experience. Now that reducing disease, bacteria, and viruses are more critical than ever, and The Restroom Kit is helping first responders and medical professionals. Kits are currently being donated to the police department, state troopers, fire department, and urgent care centers in Prince George County, Maryland, product headquarters of the Restroom Kit. THE RESTROOM KIT Giving You P.E.A.C.E BILL AND SONIA MASSEY @azfoothills #azfoothills 75 As minority and Black-owned businesses continue to take the economy by storm, BEAUTIFULLY BAMBOO IS ONE BEAUTY AND WELLNESS COMPANY THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR. NADEGE LEWIS WHILE THE BRAND HAS BEEN BUSY TOPPING BuzzFeed round-ups and tripling business, the founder is taking the opportunity to educate more consumers on the wonders of bamboo silica. Beautifully Bamboo is a one-stop-shop for everything bamboo silica. You can experience this super ingredient in teas, supplements, powders, facial oil, and hair care. Why Bamboo Silica Is Called the New Collagen Bamboo is the strongest, fastest-growing plant in the world, but it also has the highest concentration of plant-based silica on the planet. Silica is an essential mineral that has incredible benefits for our beauty and our health. While it's been compared to collagen, it’s a collagen booster. ITS BEAUTY BENEFITS INCLUDE: Nourishment and revitalization to hair, skin, and nails • Reduction of hair shedding • Improved skin tone/texture • CONSUMING BAMBOO SILICA HAS OTHER POSITIVE EFFECTS ON YOUR HEALTH THAT INCLUDE: Immune system enhancement • Cardiovascular support • Bone strengthening and support • Improved digestion • What’s one of the best ways to experience the power of bamboo silica? Add Beautifully Bambo’s Beauty Tea to your teatime ritual and treat yourself to some beauty from within. Each caffeine-free tea bag has a wonderfully mild flavor that tastes great even without sugar. In addition to this plant-based silica, it’s rich in minerals and antioxidants. For the non-tea drinkers looking to support healthy hair, skin, and nails, the Silica Supplements are another top-selling favorite. LOOK FOR BEAUTIFULLY BAMBOO ON AMAZON , SHOPIFY, AND www.beautifullybamboo.com FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT susana@teamchicexecs.com. ABOUT BEAUTIFULLY BAMBOO: Founded in 2015 by Nadege Lewis, the veteran beauty blogger behind BelleMocha developed a multi-product line that harnesses the beauty and wellness of bamboo silica. This well-kept, plant- based beauty secret comes in the form of teas, supplements powders, skin, and hair care products. The brand uses organically grown bamboo processed in an FDA- approved facility. SHARELLE WILBERT I’m 31 years old, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I picked up my first camera in 2009. From there, I fell in love with photography. After the birth of my daughter in 2012, I took a break to focus more on my family, but photography was always in the back of my mind, and I remem- bered how badly I missed capturing people and how much I was in love with photography. In 2017, I started my own photography business called Shot by Sade Photography. 2018 was the spark of my career, I had the opportunity to shoot for Phoenix fashion week fash- ion show, where I met a lot of great designers, artists, models, and celebrities. My camera has shot every possible subject, including nature, family, and sports, but my primary specialty has al- ways been fashion, beauty, and portrait photography. I’m still learning and growing every day with my camera, and I’m genuinely grateful for every person who chooses me as their photographer. 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