Features June 2009

Letter From the Editor

Cover Story

54 AUSTIN'S ULTIMATE POWER COUPLE

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Elizabeth Christian + Bruce Todd
The child of an LBJ aide, the wife of a prominent local politician, how has she stepped out of the shadow cast by the two most important men in her life? A team player, competitive and accustomed to being always “on,” Elizabeth Christian is also known for her optimism and love of life. Learn more about this iconic Austin figure as she reveals her challenges, joys and passions. Plus, hear direct from Bruce Todd on what makes this dedicated former mayor of Austin continue to dedicate himself to the community – and the woman – he loves.

Story by Julie Tereshchuk
Photos by Korey Howell Photography + Courtesy of Elizabeth Christian

Special Section

61 POWER COUPLES
When Power Meets Passion

Special Feature Edited by Julie Tereshchuk

62 GIGI + SAM BRYANT
Foster Care Advocate + Texas Southern University Regent

Story by Jennifer Simonson
Photo by Korey Howell Photography

64 KAY + PHIL RAWLINS 
Co-Owners, Austin Aztex FC

+ See Photos From Their Fairytale Wedding Setting>>>

Story by Julie Tereshchuk
Photo by Korey Howell Photography

66 NADA + HARTT STEARNS

Co-Founders, One World Theatre

By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne
Photo by Korey Howell Photography

68 CRYSTAL COTTI + MARK STRAMA

Reporter and Texas State Representative

Story by Holly Elizabeth Anderson
Photo by Korey Howell Photography

Departments

14 CONTRIBUTORS

Beth Schrader
Lisa Shirah-Hiers
Melinda Garvey

Compiled + Edited by Claire Cella

16 SELF-CARE

Nurturing Relationships with Self + Others

By Renée Peterson Trudeau

FITNESS, WEIGHTLOSS + HEALTHY LIVING
Special Section

 

21 FITNESS

+ More Photos From The Field>>>

Blondes v. Brunettes
Tackling Alzheimer's

By Lyssa Myska Allen

22 HEALTHY LIVING

+ More Photos From Daily Juice>>>

Drink to Your Health
The Women of Daily Juice Make It Easy to Go Raw

By Leashya Padma-Munyon

25 BUSINESS LISTINGS

26 WEIGHT LOSS

The Weight Loss Equation
When Calories In Less Calories Out Do Not Equal Weight Loss

By Darline Turner-Lee

28 FITNESS

Westlake Warriors Take on Taekwondo

By Lauren Lax

32 FITNESS

+ See Workout Plans + Tips From The Experts>>>

Finding Time for Fitness
Creative Ways to Fit Fitness into Your Busy Day

By Susan Farago

36 PROFILE

Dianne Donovan
Austin's Delightful Diva Dishes on Music, Food and Life

By Lisa Shirah-Hiers

40 austinwoman TALKS WITH...

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Pamela Hart
Celebrating 14 Years of Women in Jazz

Story by Darline Turner-Lee

44 EXPLORE

Portland or Austin
Which is "Cooler"?

By Beth Schrader

48 HEALTH

Safeguarding the Health of Our Men
Men’s Health Series – Part 1

By Darline Turner-Lee

70 WORTH

When Retirements Don't Coincide

Story by S. Kay Bell

74 BETWEEN THE COVERS

The Take-Us
With Rising International Oil Prices and Political Rumblings in Detroit, Could This Really Happen?

By Marcy Goodfleisch

78 GREEN

Save Electricity
As Well As Money This Summer

By Marcy Goodfleisch

82 GIVE

Give a Little, Live a Lot
The Practical Philosophy of Laurie Loew and Give Realty

By Leashya Padma-Munyon

84 WEEKEND

+ More From Writer On:
Personal Power on the Stripper Pole>>>

Girls' Weekend
Decadence in Dallas

By Amy E. Lemen

88 ACHIEVE

Shoot the Meeting, Not the Messenger
Shorter and More Productive Meetings

By Debbie Johnson

90 SPAGIRL

Esty Spa
A Hidden Gem in South Austin

By Darline Turner--Lee

92 SWEETS

She Takes the Cake
Lisette Vergara Transforms Cake Into Delicious and Delightful Works of Art

By Claudia Alarcón

96 UNCORKED

Fun with Wine and Food
The Two Couples of Taste Select

By Claudia Alarcón

104 CALENDAR

June 2009

Compiled + Edited by Ashwini Salpekar

106 HOROSCOPE

June 2009

Compiled + Edited by Ashwini Salpekar