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PLUS: An Air-Fryer Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Live Well Now
March 13, 2024
Welcome to the fastest-growing women’s empowerment newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Janet Flanner
đź’Ş Motivation: Heather Lavallee: Spearheading the Route to Corporate Victory
🍎 The Health Corner: Air-Fryer Spaghetti Squash Recipe
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
March 13, 1892: Janet Flanner was born.
Janet Flanner, journalist, wrote a weekly letter for the New Yorker from France under the name “Genet” (Frenchified “Janet”) for 50 years except for the Nazi occupation, was made a knight of the Legion of House (1948).
Heather Lavallee: Spearheading the Route to Corporate Victory
Heather Lavallee assumed the role of CEO at Voya Financial on January 1, 2023, at the age of 52. Voya, a leading financial services firm with over 7,200 employees, manages nearly $800 billion in assets. The company boasts top shareholders including The Vanguard Group, BlackRock Fund Advisors, and Franklin Mutual Advisers, and has consistently been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the past 10 years.
Before she was appointed CEO, Lavallee served as Voya's president, overseeing the division responsible for workplace retirement savings plans. In this capacity, she spearheaded the firm's technology, strategy, and risk management initiatives.
During her tenure, Voya made significant strides in expanding its portfolio and capabilities. In early 2023, under Lavallee's leadership, the company acquired Benefitfocus, a leading benefits management platform serving employers, health plan administrators, brokers, and 38 million consumers.
Furthermore, in 2022, Lavallee successfully integrated Allianz Global Investors' U.S. business (AGI US) into Voya Investment Management, significantly bolstering Voya's assets under management (AUM) to its current level. Through strategic leadership and bold initiatives, Lavallee continues to drive Voya Financial's growth and success in the competitive financial services industry.
Lavallee inspires others to pursue their aspirations and overcome obstacles in their professional endeavors. Her story encourages individuals to seize opportunities, embrace challenges, and chart their path to success in their respective fields.
Until tomorrow,
Emma, Live Well Now Team
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AIR-FRYER SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE
đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Vegetarian
You Will Need:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small spaghetti squash (2 pounds), halved and seeded
½ teaspoon kosher salt
ÂĽ teaspoon ground pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
2. Brush oil over squash flesh and sprinkle the squash with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, place the squash, skin-side down, in the fryer basket; cook until tender, about 18 minutes.
3. Remove the squash from the air fryer. Shred the flesh with a fork and transfer to a serving dish.
Cook Time: 20 mins | Servings: 4
Calories: 82 cals | 1g Protein | 11g Carbs | 4g Fat
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