MORE THAN A MAGAZINE
GLOW Beauty Magazine is pleased to celebrate women in all their glory, through collaborations with leading professional women's group, charitable causes, and civic and community events. Please join us in a glimpse of cause, connection and celebration! .
— Anne Akers, Founder/Editor in Chief
10th ANNIVERSARY GALA TO BENEFIT
THE VOICE FOUNDATION FOR OVARIAN CANCER EDUCATION
& THE ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MT. SINAI
Engineers Country Club — Roslyn, NY — Sept 16, 2014
Charles G. Rudy, Founder; Charles Rudy/Barbara Levy — Dinner Chairpersons. Honoring Dr. Max Gomez, Achievement in Broadcasting; Dr. Peter Dotinno, Achievement in Medicine and Jenny Allen, Achievement in the Arts.
— Anne Akers, Member, Board of Directors
(Photos by Bobs One Hour Photo)
UNDER THE RAINBOW
Alvin Ailey Studio — September 2, 2014
Chairs Sharon Marantz Walsh, Leena Gurevich, and Anne Akers provided a New York welcome to UNDER THE RAINBOW and its Founders, former Bolshoi Prima Ballerina, Tatiana Berenova, Principal Dancer Ramon Thielen and Executive Director, Von Brown. The evening featured the International Ballet Training Program and an “Inspiration Award” presented to Mercedes Ellington. The dance program lincluded Swan Lake, Ave Maria for Venezuela, Tschaikovsky’s Russian Dance and a Tribute to Duke Ellington. www.undertherainbow.org is a 501c3 supporting the Arts. (Photos by Craig X Sortes)
LORD & TAYLOR HONORS
SHINING SERVICE WORLDWIDE “WOMAN WARRIORS”
Veterans Day, November 11, 2014 — New York City
Through the generosity of Lord and Taylor’s Fifth Avenue store, Shining Service veterans were treated to a complete makeover on Veterans Days with the able assistance of nationally known stylist and author, David Zyla, Bobbi Brown and the SSW beauty team. Invited guests included Catherine LaPorte, the Mayors Chief of Staff for Veteran Women and newscaster/moderator Tamsen Fadal with a musical presentation by Ingrid Saxon.
— Anne Akers, Member, Board of Advisors
(Photos by Nancy Dravis, Nancy Ellen Photography)
AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY STYLE AND GLAMOUR
A fundraising event for Shining Service Worldwide — December 15, 2014
Through the generosity of Rochelle Weitzner, CEO of Erno Laszlo, and co-hosts Anne Akers of GLOW Beauty Magazine and Jan Mercer Dahms of 6-figures, a large and enthusiastic group of friends gathered to toast the holidays and honor the female Veterans of Shining Service. Special guest appearances by Brig. General Loree Sutton, NYC Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Roxanne Henry, Karen Adrada, Robin Smith and Lisa Beatha. With thanks to makeup artists Diana Solomon and Laszlo’s Daniel Ramirez, Hair Stylist Cheryl Thomas, Kathleen McFeeters, CEO of Donna Morgan for holiday wardrobe, guest vocalist Ingrid Saxon, and all those who attended and contributed holiday raffle prizes. Linda Franklin, Founder, shared future plans with the audience.
IMPROMPTU PORTRAITS: PHOTO EXHIBITION BY ANNIE WATT
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 AT THE BROAD STREET BALLROOM, NYC
Hundreds of friends and admirers attended an Opening Night event to pay tribute to the highly respected and much loved Annie Watt who, over a career that has spanned decades, has captured the essence of some of the most noteworthy celebrities of our time, along with carefully placed NY Socialites. The event was hosted by Geoffrey Bradfield, Barbara and Donald Tober, Gillian & Sylvester Miniter, Eleanora and Michael Kennedy, and Ambassador John Loeb and Sharon Handler Loeb. Noteworthy photos on display included Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Maya Angelou, Katie Couric, Kerry Washington, Carolina Herrera, Andre Leon Talley, Hugh Jackman, Itzhak Pearlman, Barbara Walters, Prince Andrew, Leonard Lauder, Anna Wintor, Hillary Clinton, Henry Kissinger and countless others. Proceeds from the event benefitted the American Heart Association — a cause important to Ms. Watt.
IMPROMPTU PORTRAITS by Annie Watt
Gathered from more than 950,000 photos, here are some of the captivating photos of Annie Watt. Curated by Michael McAuliffe, Impromptu Portraits has been exhibited in New York, Paris, and Shanghai. Portraits are available for purchase with a portion of proceeds to the American Heart Association. Further information at ww.anniewattagency.com, with special attention to the non-profit sector.
ONSTAGE AT THE APOLLO
with Mr. Billy Mitchell, The Three Tomatoes & GLOW Beauty Magazine — Summer 2014
The Apollo Theatre has probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other entertainment venue
in the world. The Apollo has hosted greats like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, and Pearl Bailey. And through the auspices of
Billy Mitchell (“Mr. Apollo) and Cheryl Benton, guests of Three Tomatoes and GLOW shared the stage with the greats, followed by a stroll down vibrant 125th Street to the Brownstone Boutique for shopping and cocktails at the Harlem Social Corner.
Truly a summer delight! www.apollotheater.org
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE CONFERENCE
“Where Business Opportunities Happen”
GLOW Beauty Magazine, Media Sponsor
November 18, 2014- Met Life Building, New York City — Andrea March, Co-Founder
For the past 12 years, WLE has been connecting women business owners throughout the country. Learn new strategies, tactics, and resources; build new relationships and alliances with top experts. Awards presentations to Loreen Arbus, Jane Weitzman and Lisa Oz, Sue Matthews and AmExp OPEN Keynote, Judi Rosenthal on Personal Branding. Opening keynote by Sarah Atereth, co-founder, Beguile Records. Sponsored by GLOW Beauty Magazine, AmExp OPEN, Ellevate, ASI, Alignable, Sage, and PAX. (Photos by Jan Goldstoff)
New York Smart CEO Celebrated 30 Powerhouse Women Leaders
— Anne Akers, Honoree
September 23, 2013 at the Broad Street Ballroom, NYC
350 CEOs and decision-makers joined SMART CEO in honoring female CEOs at this high energy celebration. Honorees included GLOW Beauty Magazine’s Anne Akers, 23 of Greater New York’s women business leaders and 6 not-for-profit leaders including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, God’s Love We Deliver, the Worldwide Orphans Foundation and others. For more info about the work of SMART CEO, www.smartceo.com (Photos by Michael Nathaniel Meyer)
NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
Annual Luncheon on September 25, 2013 at New York’s Pierre Hotel, NYC
The luncheon honored Dr. Ethel Siris, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Toni Stabile Center for the
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis, recipient of the Ethel LeFrak Award; and best sellling author Gail Sheehy, who received the NOF Generation Award for her reporting on women’s health issues and leadership of its Generations of Strength Campaign. Also honored was Sharon Marantz Walsh, past Chairwoman of the annual luncheon and National Host Committee as well as corporate sponsor, CIRCA. In May, NOF launched a new awareness campaign, Break Free from Osteoporosis.
— Anne Akers, Member, National Committee
For more info, visit www.nof.org/breakfree (Photos by Patrick McMullan)
SHINING SERVICE WORLDWIDE & BLOOMINGDALES
celebrate Female Veterans — November 11, 2013
A VIP breakfast at Bloomingdales’ Le Train Bleu began a special morning of heartfelt tribute and patriotic energy honoring military veterans, and especially, our female Vets, returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Makeover services were contributed by Bobbi Brown, celebrity stylist David Zyla, and wardrobe by Bloomingdales. The female Vets were presented in a runway show, followed by a special Rally on the main floor of Bloomingdales, featuring Emcee Tamsen Fadal and vocalist Ingrid Saxon. Guest speakers included Carol Evans, President of Working Woman Magazine and Major Kathleen Sileno. Special thanks to Frank Amalfitano, Executive Director of United Veterans Beacon House – SSW’s not-for-profit fiscal sponsor.
— Anne Akers, Member, Board of Advisors
(Photos by Alyssa Polcek/Peek Photography)
HOW TO GET YOUR MOJO BACK
Menopause Myths, Lies, Truth and Happiness
presented by GLOW Beauty Magazine and The Three Tomatoes, Roger Smith Hotel, NYC
The evening included a screening of filmmaker Heidi Houston’s award winning film, HOT FLASH HAVOC and a distinguished panel of experts on the topics of women’s health, hormones, menopause, and “how to get our mojo back”. The panel was moderated by Debbie Zipp and Cheryl Benton, with contributions from Dr. Timothy Morley, Medical Director, BodyLogicMD; Dr. Barbara Bartlik, psychiatrist and sexual health expert; Rika Keck, Holistic Health and Wellness expert, and Barbara Hannah Grufferman, spokesperson for AARP and healthy aging contributor. With many thanks to our sponsors HEALTHYWOMEN.org, BodyLogicMD and exhibitors Dry Babe, My Menopause Fix. Also featured on GLOW BEAUTY MAG “YouTube” channel. (Photos by Alyssa Polcek/Peek Photography)
Women’s Leadership Exchange 2013 Conference
GLOW Beauty Magazine, Media Sponsor
Where Business Opportunities Happen — October 15, 2013 Andrea March, Co-Founder
Connecting women business owners throughout the country, this years event featured strategies to help take your business to the next level, networking, book signings and keynote addresses by Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner; Colonel Maria Pilar Ryan, Ph.D; personal finance expert, Valerie Coleman Morris, and author of “Success Under Stress”, Dr. Sharon Melnick. With appreciation to sponsors American Express Open, American Airlines, media partner, GLOW Beauty Magazine and panel moderator, Jane Hanson. www.womensleadershipexchange.com (Photos by Jan Goldstoff)
An Evening of Holiday Style and Glamour
presented by GLOW Beauty Magazine and Jan Mercer Dahms, Founder of 6-Figures Network
November 13, 2013 at the Erno Laszlo Institute
With many thanks to our gracious hosts at the venerable Erno Laszlo Institute and our gifted panel of speakers including Dr. Ellen Marmur, Angelo David of the Angelo David Salon, Jewelry Designer Paige Novick, and Fashion Expert/Author Jacqui Stafford. Guests were treated to an elegant evening of networking with friends old and new, champagne, beauty treatments and demonstrations, and tips for enjoying the holidays in grand style! (Photos by Steven Rosen)
Jan Mercer Dahms and 6-Figures presented - GLOW BEAUTY MAGAZINE, MEDIA SPONSOR
A Holiday Celebration of Life: A Night of Culture, Arts, and Giving Back
On December 11, 2013, the stars shone bright at “A Holiday Celebration of Life: A Night of Culture, Arts, and Giving Back” at the Times Square location of venue sponsor, Toshiba. Featured artists included Christi Scofield, Alyssa Peek, Oscar Rivera and a presentation by Sue Matthews, Founder of tay-bandz, an organization dedicated to pediatric cancer research. With special thanks to Local Choice Spirits, a woman-owned social cause company dedicated to philanthropy and media sponsor, GLOW Beauty Magazine. The evening was dedicated to tay-bandz. (Photos by Will Ragozzino)
