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🥻From Skates to Silks: The Evolution of Vera Wang
PLUS: A High-Fiber Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Live Well Now
February 27, 2024
Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!
Today On the Menu:
👩🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Marian Anderson
💪 Motivation: From Skates to Silks: The Evolution of Vera Wang
🍎 The Health Corner: High-Fiber Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe
PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
February 27, 1897: Marian Anderson was born.
Marian Anderson, opera singer, first African-American member of the New York Metropolitan Opera (1955).
🥻From Skates to Silks: The Evolution of Vera Wang
Introducing Vera Wang, a woman of many talents and achievements. Armed with a degree in art history, before discovering her ultimate passion, Vera ventured down various paths.
Her journey began with figure skating at the age of 8, but a career-ending injury redirected her path. Undeterred, she explored journalism but found limited success in the field.
It wasn't until she reached the age of 40 that Vera discovered her passion for bridal fashion. With determination and vision, she opened her first bridal boutique. Fast forward to today, and Vera Wang has established herself as one of the foremost designers in the world, with bridal boutiques spanning across major cities like New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney.
Vera's journey is a vivid illustration of the strength found in persistence and adaptation. Despite facing setbacks and challenges along the way, she never lost sight of her dreams. Her journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives alike, proving that it's never too late to pursue your passions and make your mark on the world.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.”
HIGH-FIBER MATCHA GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL
👍 Live Well Now Approved | Plant Based
You Will Need:
1/2 cup frozen banana slices
1/2 cup frozen sliced peaches
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
5 tablespoons sliced almonds, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons matcha tea powder
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1/2 ripe kiwi, sliced
Directions:
Place banana, peaches, spinach, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, matcha and maple syrup in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with kiwi and the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds. Serve immediately.
Cook Time: 5 mins | Servings: 1
Calories: 441 cals | 12g Protein | 64g Carbs | 20g Fat
THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY
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Live Well Now Team
Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020