A Legacy of Love
by Lily Shadid
(Age: 15 years)

Crawling up the stairs, I see a man I love dearly, Being eaten away, suffering so severely.

I look for hope in my mother's eyes: they have gone black, I'm left to turn to myself, which stabs me in the back. The sound of his cry; a family of pain.

When I saw it, I stopped. The snowy sludge on which I’d been traversing oozed into the crevices of my boots, solidifying in complement to each rubber fissure; I was incapable of moving. Though caustic winter breezes swarmed my body and leached away my heat, my fixation on the object sent an impulse throughout my flesh that counteracted all shivering, all discomfort.

You don’t have to shoot a gun to be a revolutionary. The U.S. has prospered in part from the contributions made by women throughout history. Let’s take a look at the Revolutionary War that was fought from 1775 to 1783.

Abigail Adams was an early supporter of women’s rights. In fact, at the start of the American Revolution, she wrote a now-famous letter to her husband, John Adams, who was in the process of working on the Declaration of Independence. Here’s an excerpt…

Women have played a significant role in Memorial Day, both historically and in modern times. Their contributions have been crucial in honoring and remembering the sacrifices made by men and women in the armed forces. Here are some ways in which women have played a role in Memorial Day…

Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to the world of innovation and invention. From everyday household items to groundbreaking technologies, women inventors have played a crucial role in shaping our modern lives. In this blog, we will explore the remarkable history of women inventors and their groundbreaking inventions that have transformed various aspects of our daily routines and technologies.

Caring for a child with addiction. One woman’s story on finding joy.

By Brooke Lighton

Moyra and I met at a business dinner held last year at La Jolie MLN. It was a well-attended event, and each woman got the chance to give a bit of her background and talk about her business. It’s the way relationships are made, and the mix of talent was impressive.

A year later, our mutual friend Daisy Malek-Shadid, owner of La Jolie MLN, put us in touch so that I could interview Moyra for this story. It turns out we have something in common. I have 40 years of sobriety in AA, and Moyra has been playing a key role in her daughter’s fight with an eating disorder.

First a little background…

What if you could leave a legacy to your children and grandchildren that documents your life?

Not a written story, but a video that captures your growing up, great grandparents your kids never knew, births, funerals, an uncle lost to war, or that moment when your daughter and her dad walked down the aisle.

Moyra Gorski, RN is a wellness advocate and passionate entrepreneur and author of Journey to Joy Journal

For 22 years Moyra Gorski has been partnered with the most clinically proven wellness company in the world. She helps people live healthy lives and mentors emerging entrepreneurs to build an online wellness business.

Moyra continues sharing a message of hope and health today through…

What you wear can affect your overall mood and confidence, and because of that, it can affect the energy you exude to others…

During the first year of the pandemic I became so accustomed to the sweatpants, t-shirt, and no makeup look while working from home. I’ve never been a morning person, so when my company first announced that we were going to be working remotely, I used every last minute I could to sleep in that I otherwise would have used to pick out my outfit, do my makeup, and commute to work. At first, I loved working in sweatpants, but

You don’t have to shoot a gun to be a revolutionary. The U.S. has prospered in part from the contributions made by women throughout history. Let’s take a look at the Revolutionary War that was fought from 1775 to 1783.

Abigail Adams was an early supporter of women’s rights. In fact, at the start of the American Revolution, she wrote a now-famous letter to her husband, John Adams, who was in the process of working on the Declaration of Independence. Here’s an excerpt…

Priya’s Story - Told by Traci Smith…

I am Traci Smith. I came across Priya’s story when I began my acquaintance with an organization called the Aruna Project, a charity that helps women in India who are sold into sex slavery. I became involved through my uncle who serves on the board of Aruna. I was so touched by stories like Priya’s, that I began by donating, and then became involved when he asked me to host a 5K race in the Chicago area to raise funds.

Gayle Keller - One thing I learned pretty early…
Most recently, I worked at Microsoft for six years, and my encounter with the corporate ladder over the years led to jobs in marketing, sales and managing large corporate events. One thing I learned pretty early—the corporate ladder is designed for men.

Do you know these fashionable women?
Each of them magnificent in their own style.

La Jolie MLN - Bringing awareness to International Women’s Day - March 8

Everyone needs to help | #BreakTheBias

• Imagine a gender equal world.

• A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

• A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

• A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

• Together we can forge women's equality.

• Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

• Visit the official website: https://www.internationalwomensday.com

We did it - thanks to you!

La Jolie MLN donated over 100 clothing items to the 'Dress for success' organization. Thank you to all our customers for helping us to achieve our goal for 2021!

Stay tuned to the La Jolie MLN website, to find out what our next project is for 2022!

Join us at La Jolie MLN boutique, Elmhurst, IL. Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 2:30-4:30pm to meet Mrs. Shiva Jaberi and her beautiful art. There will be gorgeous hand painted bookmarks, small art canvas, and various pieces. Mrs. Jaberi will be able to take special orders if you wish.

Read Shiva’s story…

Recovering from an addiction is never easy. Your mind and body have already endured a lot, though, and it’s time to make some repairs. By providing yourself with proper nutrition, you can encourage healing, wellness and sobriety. Here are some helpful facts from La Jolie MLN to get you on the right track.

She was mom to 3 girls, but when God whispered in her heart, she found herself with two boys to raise.

Christa’s Story …

Turning a sports broadcasting career into the art of giving.

In business, the term “road warrior” refers to someone who spends enormous amounts of time traveling for work. That’s an apt description of my life before marriage and kids. I’ve worked in broadcasting throughout my career, starting in sportscasting which had me on the run between the Midwest to the West Coast covering both collegiate and major league baseball, hockey and football. But I always had a passion for community service and tried to fit in charity work whenever a window of time opened up.

Escaping genocide and civil war. One family’s story about a dream to live in America.

I always wanted to write the story of my family’s struggle and their escape to freedom.

My dad was the only survivor among his family of ten from the Assyrian (known to many as the Armenian) genocide. It started in Turkey in 1915 during World War 1 and eventually resulted in the loss of approximately 1.2 million people.