The Spirited Woman

Fall is here - one of our favorite seasons of the year. Our Top 12 Pick List is filled with experts, products and services that will help you transition into the holidays. We urge you to support these spirited women. Save these lists all year round, too! A great resource tool for you.

BODY BOTANICALS WITH PURE INTENTION - Kuumba Made offers a wide selection of consumer favorites created with a focus on natural and organic ingredients. Everything we make is made with intention to heal. Our products are created with botanical infusions which facilitate an excellent delivery system for potent herbal ingredients. This produces excellent physiological and aromatherapeutic results. www.kuumbamade.com.

WITH 40 YEARS OF JEWELRY DESIGN - My passion is in arranging gemstones to express something important to you. Utilize your old jewelry to offset the cost of custom design or purchase from my website. Fine, handmade craftsmanship is always the standard. "With love and skill and gentle hands, such stuff as dreams are made of," Lainey Papageorge. www.elainadesigns.com.

GETJANES, LLC - manufactures a wellness examination gown for women called Janes that is soft and offers comfort, coverage and dignity. Janes come in a cinch bag and are to be taken and worn to Mammograms, Doctor's appointments, the hospital, home recovering or when receiving treatments. Janes make great gifts for friends, family, new and expecting Moms. Treat Yourself! www.GetJanes.com. YouTube.

DEB CROWE (MAMA DEB) -is a Work |Life |Balance specialist who supports men and women who have placed themselves on the backburner in life. She boosts them emotionally and gives them the tools to manage employment, family and self so that they can regain their Work |Life |Balance. You can find her at: www.mamadeb.com and download her free e-Book!

ANTI-AGING SKINCARE, FACIAL TREATMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP ARTISTRY - are Julia Cantu's specialties. As the "Holistic-Esthetician," she combines energy work with facials. Using Pranic Therapy to cleanse your aura and chakras before a facial - enhancing your "Beauty Chi." For emotional well-being, Julia will blend a customized Flower essence. To order your flower essence, anti-aging skincare or appointment visit www.juliacantu.com.

PAULA HEARTLAND - I've enjoyed helping singles re-enter, or enter for the first time after years of single-hood, the dating world and find fulfilling relationships. My practice as a Mind-Body Therapist, Transformation Hypnotist and Neuro-Linguistic Program practitioner began in Santa Monica, CA thirty years ago. Time has proven body-focused work quickly develops self-acceptance, and is the essential requirement for creating flourishing relationships. www.paulaheartland.com.

ESSENTIAL OILS EDUCATOR, ONLINE AROMATHERAPY INSTITUTE - DeeAnna Nagel specialize in Essential Oils, Aroma-Reiki, Distant Healing and Distant Tech Interventions! I mentor people in the essential oils business. I founded the Online Aromatherapy Institute to educate people about essential oils and their contribution to health and wellness and support people on their path to wholeness. www.onlinearomatherapyinstitute.com.

CAREFREE MOVEMENT IS A WELLNESS STUDIO IN CAREFREE, AZ - We help our clients achieve their best through efficient intelligent movement. Our approach focuses on precision and long-term solutions rather than quick-fixes; educating clients about optimal posture, alignment and correct movement patterns. Alignment comes first, only then will our bodies allow us to achieve our goals and surpass our expectations. www.carefreemovement.com.

STRUGGLING, STUCK OR UNSATISFIED? - Open your inner gateway to healing medicine and profound transformation! Lightweaver Vicki Talvi-Cole navigates you into Soul-full freedom to retrieve your 'lost selves' for integration, expansion, and authenticity. Lead by the Universe, through the Horses' Higher Self, and Vicki's intuitive abilities, your experience will be life changing! For a complementary conversation Contact [email protected], www.HorseHealingGateway.com.

LISA FAREMOUTH WEBER - guides you in yoga, meditation, dance & healing bodywork. Lisa is the owner of Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio in Evanston, Illinois where she leads yoga teacher training. She is an award-winning writer/producer of exercise and wellness media. She is a Chakradance, Ecstatic Dance Facilitator and Radiant Child Yoga Program Facilitator. www.heavenmeetsearthyoga.com.

SHAMANIC ART, ROLE PLAY, DANCING, SINGING, DRUMMING, CEREMONY and DREAMING...circles of women healing in compassion. See yourself through all the mirrors we will create; allow me to be in service to you at [email protected] and www.facebook.com/Twoworldshaman or send me a note at [email protected].

SUSAN HAYWARD, FOUNDER OF ROOTS AND WINGS ELDERCARE COACHING - supports families as we face the changing needs of aging parents and quality of life decisions to be made-for ourselves and for our parents, with clarity and intention. Susan asks the necessary questions that prepare you to handle the challenges of caring for your loved ones with grace and ease. www.YourRootsandWings.com.

Would you like your services/products/yourself to be "showcased" in our Holiday Pick List? It is a very popular time for gifts items and services. We now offer you a fab logo with the list to get more recognition for your products and what you do. This list is by invitation only. Call Nancy to request a spot at 805-698-3555 or via e-mail: [email protected].