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12.11.2009
Check out These Personal Recommendations,Very Humbling!
I put out a general request to all my Linkedin connections,and am so amazed and humbled to hear what people have to say about lil ole me!!!
“Magda is one of the leading creative entrepeneurs in the green world and an amazing photographer. As one of the most visible forces to help promote sustainable living in Los Angeles, you can count on Magda for her professionalism, creativity and integrity.” December 10, 2009
“Magda is one of the leading creative entrepeneurs in the green world and an amazing photographer. As one of the most visible forces to help promote sustainable living in Los Angeles, you can count on Magda for her professionalism, creativity and integrity.” December 10, 2009
Jon T. Howard, Artist/Producer/Promoter, A.I.P. Entertainment LLC
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“Magda is a source of inspiration for our new planet. Her commitment to sustainable products and business practices is absolute and unwavering. She forges a courageous path into sustainability that educates and inspires everyone she meets. Just try to keep up with her. I dare you.” December 9, 2009
Melinda Augustina, Actress, Author, Producer, Power Hungry Productions
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“Magda is a dedicated, focused, and razor sharp champion of the green movement, as well as a devoted educator, activist, and killer party hostess. Magda and I collaborated on a pilot for the show "Operation Ugly Beauty", in which she provided insightful and impassioned insight into green beauty products and their potential positive impact on young women today, as well as the dangerous consequences of failure to change. We also collaborated on a fundraiser for Obama at her gorgeous Visionary Boutique, with Shepherd Fairey, which was a tremendous success. Magda Rod is a force of strength, innovation, and positive impact.” December 4, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
“Magda is a true visionary just as her company VISIONARY implies. She was operating her environmentally conscious business long before the "green" movement began. Indeed she is a pioneer who is passionate about the environement, people and 'change we can believe in". She is also an amazing buyer- all of the clothes and products in her boutique are so Fabulous!” November 30, 2009
Gabrielle Thomas, Owner, My Beauty, Inc
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“Magda displays positive energy with a passion for sustainable living. We have numerous mutual interests and I continue to admire her work and progress.” November 29, 2009
Delia Montgomery, Sole Proprietor, Chic Eco
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“Magda is a joy to be around and extremely talented.” November 28, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
“They don't make 'em better than Magda. She's a special person with a big heart and great ambition. She has single handedly moved mountains only taking breaks to laugh or do a good deed. She's just a good person to be around.” November 28, 2009
“Magda is wonderful” November 28, 2009
kathy close, Owner, Close to Spirit Productions
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“As an designer/artist I'm very greatful to Magda for the representation she provides my company with, she is also a great "spear-head" in the eco-conscious design & lifestyle industry leading the way for a lot of us, she has contiued to support & create outlet for numerous people/designers & companies... & we are very blessed to have her. I'd vote for Magda Rod for president of the United States (she should run in 2012). ;]” November 27, 2009
“I would definitely recommend working with Magda, she is a top of the line business woman with a great deal of ambition and a positive attitude.” November 27, 2009
Jordasche Bledsoe, Owner/Blogger/Marketing, The Star Celeb
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“if the end of the world is near, people like Magda Rod should be the ones who survive it :) for good... and I'll be among those who will be frequenting her amazing Boutique in 2013 and many more years to come.” November 27, 2009
Diana Zuros, Student, Government TV and Film Institute
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“Magda is a very passionate advocate for a green lifestyle.. I applaud her humanitarian work towards making the world a better place for everyone, as well as her own in an effort to help others to learn and practice conscious consumerism... Encore bravo Magda!!!” November 27, 2009
Jacques Macaire, DIRECTION, HUMANBE
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
was with another company when working with Magda at Visionary Boutique
“Magda helped me complete my eco wedding by having one of her designers create custom, recycled/vintage earrings for me, there were three choices and all were wonderful!” November 27, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
“Magda is a fierce business woman. Dependable, enormous heart, authentic ... the most dedicated creative spirit I've had the honor of working with. She is a gift to the entrepreneurial world. When you support her vision you are doing a great service to the world. ~ Sarah Carter .” November 27, 2009
“Eco wonderful world changer! :)” November 27, 2009Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative
11.28.2009
Visionary Power Shake Recipe!!!
With the new year approaching,I anticipate some people will make a resolution to improve their diet.
I'd love to share with you my favorite delicious health conscious shake. I drink one of these almost every morning,and find myself thriving with energy!
4 tbsp raw shelled hemp seeds
2 tbsp raw shredded coconut
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp organic gogi berries
1 tbsp organic agave nectar
6 ice cubes
8 oz. fresh filtered water
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Additional alterntive ingredinets
1 organic banana
1 serving camu camu powder
Sprinkle cacao nibs and shredded coconut on top for a pretty presentation.
Serve in a fancy glass and enjoy!
Starting next week you can get all these ingredients at Visionary! Come by and pick up a combo pack with everything you'll need to make this raw healthy powerhouse of a shake!
At Visionary we want to be your local resource for super foods. If there's a super food you'd like to see us carry-let us know!!!!
Until then, enjoy this recipe and the feeling of good health and vitality that results from it!
9.30.2009
Let's all be natural beauties!!!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We CAN prevent breast cancer. It's a matter of education.
Anyone who's ever been in my boutique for any amount of time, knows I'm a die hard advocate for non toxic beauty. I'm an activist as much as I am a retailer. I thrive on educating my customers about things that will help them lead a healthier life.
According the The Breast Cancer Fund,a non profit with a mission to educate about breast cancer prevention,between 1973 and 1998, breast cancer incidence in the United States increased by more than 40 percent. Today, a woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is one in eight.
Did you know that there is NO regulation of the beauty care industry??? And that even a popular baby bubble bath contains proven carcinogens?!Think about it,we try to eat organic,know to buy organic cotton clothing vs. conventional cotton etc,what about our skin? Our skin is our largest organ,and responsible for absorbing upwards of 400 pounds of chemicals over our lifetime! We have control here, lets use it!Last year we hosted a book signing for Not Just a Pretty Face. This book is a MUST READ for all women.
Stacy Malkan's book has been instrumental in bringing the issue of toxins in our daily use beauty products to the forefront. I personally cleaned out 90% of my bathroom cupboards after reading this book! Yikes!To those who may be afraid to hear the truth, I say I am SO grateful to have the information to make better decisions. Better late than never. Now I know how to read labels and assess a products safety before using it on myself or my family, or offering it to my customers. I also feel good about voting with my dollars and supporting companies that are working toward a sustainable future,over corporate profits.
The best resource for learning the safety of products you are already using is The Skin Deep Database.
Visionary only brings in lines that have signed the "Compact for Safe Cosmetics", a voluntary pledge by cosmetics companies to leave out scores of proven and suspected toxic chemicals normally found in everything from toothpaste to shampoo.When companies sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, they are pledging not only to make safer products, but also to provide greater transparency to consumers about their products. More than 1,000 companies are leading the way in innovating safer products.
Once you learn more and get fired up about the fact that the government is doing nothing to protect you from your own beauty care products,YOU can do something about it here by joining the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Visionary Boutique is a passionate supporter of eco conscious companies who are working to bring you healthy and helpful products to help green your beauty routine.
Being that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're having a Breast Caress promotion.
This heavenly organic oil is used for self massage to help keep your breasts healthy,ya know PREVENTION? What a concept!3 lucky winners will recieve a bottle of Breast Caress.
Rules:just add your Wish for the World to the Visionary website during the month of October.
Winners will be notified the first week of November.
Visionary is thrilled to announce our newest skin care line, Duchess Marden.
We are SO impressed with the philosophy and effectiveness of this line! It's all vegan and GMO free and based on Indian Rose water-deelicious!!! I can't get enough of the rich rose scented face cream.
Another line we recently brought in is OSEA. Osea's unique blend of sea nutrients and essential oils provide an active and effective formula for well being, employing the power of the sea and its plant life to condition and balance your skin for a lifetime of results you can see. I was so impressed to learn that the founder was the very first to sign the compact for Safe Cosmetics. This line is very active and results are seen quickly.
Visionary Boutique is so proud to be one of the few retailers authorized to sell the non toxic and most incredible make up line Jane Iredale. This line has changed the way I use makeup.
It is commonly referred to as "the skin care make up" due to it's ability to transform problem skin into flawless skin. Many of the skin problems people are experiencing today are simply reactions to chemicals found in the products they use.
Visionary Mobile offers eco makeover parties where we can bring a Jane Iredale make up artist to show women how to green their cosmetics bag.
Ever notice getting a headache from perfume? Could be the toxic chemicals. Err on the side of caution and choose a natural alternative like Golden Earth Botanical Essences. They smell SO yummy and at $25 you can't beat the price! You know when you buy those high end designer perfumes all you're paying for is their advertising budget and a host of potentially cancer causing chemicals-yuck!
We just brought in a great new line called Revolution Organics,that matches our philosophy perfectly.
I love the all over body balm in the turn up container.
I keep one in my car and use it for all kinds of touch ups throughout the day from dry elbows to eyebrow control. 22 uses in one means you buy less products too:)There are also juicy lip glosses,a super rich skin cream,and another multi tasker, called Glow. I use that one on my cheeks and lips. This one saves me time in the morning and spares me the chemicals!
For the rain forest enthusiasts out there,the line to use is Lluvia. This stuff is beyond fair trade and beyond organic. The botanicals are harvested in the rain forest and buying this line helps to save acres(Visionary has saved 1 so far) and create a sustainable livelihood for the indigenous people in the Amazon. Not to mention this line smells unreal-the essential oils are of the charts effective and smell sooooo amazing!You've got to try it to believe it.
Now back to education. You can't start too young to teach kids about making educated and safe decisions about what thy put on and in their body. I'd love to see every teenager join The Teen Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Lets raise the next generation to know these things as second nature. Lets say Of COURSE we don't use products that contain phalates,synthetic chemicals,fragrance.petrochemicals,parabens etc, and for Lord's sake-NO ANIMAL TESTING!
These kids ran a successful campaign to get OPI to take formaldahyde out of their nail polish-you heard me-fformaldahyde-most polish contains this proven cancer causing chemical. That's why we offer Priti Polish at Visionary. Priti All polishes are DBP, toulene and formaldahyde free.Their soy polish remover is phenomenal as well!
At Visionary we're all about raising awareness about the problems, but also following it up with solutions. We're continually building our organic apothecary in an effort to offer our customers a place to shop for safe and effective beauty products.
So spread the word. Tell your friends and family to get educated about what they put on their body,and we can make a cleaner and healthier world for generations to come!
Anyone who's ever been in my boutique for any amount of time, knows I'm a die hard advocate for non toxic beauty. I'm an activist as much as I am a retailer. I thrive on educating my customers about things that will help them lead a healthier life.
According the The Breast Cancer Fund,a non profit with a mission to educate about breast cancer prevention,between 1973 and 1998, breast cancer incidence in the United States increased by more than 40 percent. Today, a woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is one in eight.
Did you know that there is NO regulation of the beauty care industry??? And that even a popular baby bubble bath contains proven carcinogens?!Think about it,we try to eat organic,know to buy organic cotton clothing vs. conventional cotton etc,what about our skin? Our skin is our largest organ,and responsible for absorbing upwards of 400 pounds of chemicals over our lifetime! We have control here, lets use it!Last year we hosted a book signing for Not Just a Pretty Face. This book is a MUST READ for all women.
Stacy Malkan's book has been instrumental in bringing the issue of toxins in our daily use beauty products to the forefront. I personally cleaned out 90% of my bathroom cupboards after reading this book! Yikes!To those who may be afraid to hear the truth, I say I am SO grateful to have the information to make better decisions. Better late than never. Now I know how to read labels and assess a products safety before using it on myself or my family, or offering it to my customers. I also feel good about voting with my dollars and supporting companies that are working toward a sustainable future,over corporate profits.
The best resource for learning the safety of products you are already using is The Skin Deep Database.
Visionary only brings in lines that have signed the "Compact for Safe Cosmetics", a voluntary pledge by cosmetics companies to leave out scores of proven and suspected toxic chemicals normally found in everything from toothpaste to shampoo.When companies sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, they are pledging not only to make safer products, but also to provide greater transparency to consumers about their products. More than 1,000 companies are leading the way in innovating safer products.
Once you learn more and get fired up about the fact that the government is doing nothing to protect you from your own beauty care products,YOU can do something about it here by joining the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Visionary Boutique is a passionate supporter of eco conscious companies who are working to bring you healthy and helpful products to help green your beauty routine.
Being that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're having a Breast Caress promotion.
Rules:just add your Wish for the World to the Visionary website during the month of October.
Winners will be notified the first week of November.
Visionary is thrilled to announce our newest skin care line, Duchess Marden.
Another line we recently brought in is OSEA. Osea's unique blend of sea nutrients and essential oils provide an active and effective formula for well being, employing the power of the sea and its plant life to condition and balance your skin for a lifetime of results you can see. I was so impressed to learn that the founder was the very first to sign the compact for Safe Cosmetics. This line is very active and results are seen quickly.
Visionary Boutique is so proud to be one of the few retailers authorized to sell the non toxic and most incredible make up line Jane Iredale. This line has changed the way I use makeup.
Visionary Mobile offers eco makeover parties where we can bring a Jane Iredale make up artist to show women how to green their cosmetics bag.
Ever notice getting a headache from perfume? Could be the toxic chemicals. Err on the side of caution and choose a natural alternative like Golden Earth Botanical Essences. They smell SO yummy and at $25 you can't beat the price! You know when you buy those high end designer perfumes all you're paying for is their advertising budget and a host of potentially cancer causing chemicals-yuck!
We just brought in a great new line called Revolution Organics,that matches our philosophy perfectly.
I love the all over body balm in the turn up container.
For the rain forest enthusiasts out there,the line to use is Lluvia. This stuff is beyond fair trade and beyond organic. The botanicals are harvested in the rain forest and buying this line helps to save acres(Visionary has saved 1 so far) and create a sustainable livelihood for the indigenous people in the Amazon. Not to mention this line smells unreal-the essential oils are of the charts effective and smell sooooo amazing!You've got to try it to believe it.
Now back to education. You can't start too young to teach kids about making educated and safe decisions about what thy put on and in their body. I'd love to see every teenager join The Teen Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Lets raise the next generation to know these things as second nature. Lets say Of COURSE we don't use products that contain phalates,synthetic chemicals,fragrance.petrochemicals,parabens etc, and for Lord's sake-NO ANIMAL TESTING!
These kids ran a successful campaign to get OPI to take formaldahyde out of their nail polish-you heard me-fformaldahyde-most polish contains this proven cancer causing chemical. That's why we offer Priti Polish at Visionary. Priti All polishes are DBP, toulene and formaldahyde free.Their soy polish remover is phenomenal as well!
At Visionary we're all about raising awareness about the problems, but also following it up with solutions. We're continually building our organic apothecary in an effort to offer our customers a place to shop for safe and effective beauty products.
So spread the word. Tell your friends and family to get educated about what they put on their body,and we can make a cleaner and healthier world for generations to come!
9.22.2009
Shepard Fairey Partners with Visionary Boutique for Power Up America Fundraiser
Shepard Fairey recently teamed up with MoveOn in their “Power Up America” campaign and created an original art piece involving windmills to assist in promoting it.This new piece features red, white and blue windmills resting on a bed of stars, with "Clean Energy for America" emblazoned at the bottom.
We are honored to be in the possession of a limited number of these signed posters .Shepard is a true artist that puts his money where his mouth is. This is the third fundraiser I've had the honor of working with Shepard on. He is continually giving of his time and talents for causes that he believes in. Most recently I worked on the Sea No Evil Art Show benefitting The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society where Shepard donated his time and art.
Creator of the iconic "HOPE" poster that became the unofficial emblem of President Obama's campaign, the Charleston, S.C., native has designed album covers for the The Smashing Pumpkins and Black Eyed Peas, and his work appears at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and, beginning Oct. 18, The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburg. Fairey is currently in Pittsburg canvasing the city with this image as well as installing murals.
Like the symbolic content of his images, the placement of these public art installations on Pittsburg is also purposeful. The murals are meant to not only publicize his upcoming exhibit, but also to urge G-20 Summit leaders to address climate change and adopt clean energy standards.
These exclusive signed posters are available for a $50 donation to Moveon.org. Come in and pick up your poster before they're gone! Limited edition of 50 signed posters in stock. Cash or checks made to Moveon.org only. No credit cards will be accepted.Offset prints, 24 x 26, on thin paper stock-SIGNED by Shepard Fairey.
9.01.2009
An Eco Activist's Journey to Optimum Planet and Animal Friendly Health
For example, over the summer Visionary Mobile attended Worldfest ,and we haven't been the same since.
That is where I really got inundated with information about the vegan lifestyle. I got to meet
Paul Watson,Captain of The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society that day. I first learned of the Sea Shepherds about a year ago on their show Whale Wars on Animal Planet.
I also learned the hard truth that day,that %90 of the ocean's big fish are GONE. I find that all at once devastating and motivating. It motivated me to write this post, so we can raise awareness and hopefully reverse some of the horrific damage us humans are wreaking on our precious planet.
I was fortunate enough to attend and volunteer at an art show fundraiser,Sea No Evil, for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society last week. Check out the photos .
I am planning to watch Earthlings soon. We met them at Worldfest too.The trailer alone is so horrific it may take me a minute to muster the courage. I saw Food Inc. the day it premiered, and must say I will NEVER eat another fast food hamburger,or non organic soybeans again. Call me crazy but I just don't want ammonia soaked beef or GMO processed foods in my body. I'm about %25 through the book Skinny Bitch,which is helping me along my path in a most entertaining way. I also listen to CLOUT with Richard Greene on Air America,where he holds a "Meatless Monday" Show that focuses on a conscious meatless lifestyle. I get a lot of great tips and information there.
My journey towards conscious eating really accelerated in 1998 when I was pregnant with my daughter Lula. My body craved fruits and vegetables like never before, and I was repulsed by meat.As of today,this is where I am in my journey. I eat local and organic whenever possible. I frequent my local farmer's market(and covet the $1 wheatgrass shots!).I am a member of my local CSA. You can't beat a $25 bag of locally grown organic produce for $25!I've cut out beef,pork,and chicken so far,and am eating wild caught fish just once or twice a month now. I suspect once I get around to see End of the Line,that may change. I make conscious choices when grocery shopping and choosing what to eat-wherever I am. Another great resource we met at Worldfest is The Healthy Voyager, a great blog about finding healthy eats while traveling.
I plan to join the program at The Optimum Health Institute when time allows, to get closer to my goal of optimum planet and animal friendly health. This to me means going completely raw.
I learned a lot about the raw lifestyle while working our mobile boutique at the Raw Spirit Festival over the summer.I do think my journey may take some time as I think my addiction to cheese will not be releasing me anytime soon.The raw lifestyle has been steadily growing in the last several years,with a "no sacrifice" approach facilitated by a crop of "visionary" raw chefs like Chef Be Live, and master of raw desserts D Raw's Jason Wrobel. One of the leading educators in the raw food movement today is Lou Corona. I have been fortunate enough to hear him speak twice.
And of course conscious eaters are bound to be conscious dressers too.Vegan fashion is really coming up with some great animal friendly solutions. Just look at The Girly Girl Army,the go to guide for any vegan fashionista.
I'm thinking that in my case,a gradual education and transformation is the best path for long term success.
Please tell me about your journey,and share your resources and inspirations in the comments....
My journey towards conscious eating really accelerated in 1998 when I was pregnant with my daughter Lula. My body craved fruits and vegetables like never before, and I was repulsed by meat.As of today,this is where I am in my journey. I eat local and organic whenever possible. I frequent my local farmer's market(and covet the $1 wheatgrass shots!).I am a member of my local CSA. You can't beat a $25 bag of locally grown organic produce for $25!I've cut out beef,pork,and chicken so far,and am eating wild caught fish just once or twice a month now. I suspect once I get around to see End of the Line,that may change. I make conscious choices when grocery shopping and choosing what to eat-wherever I am. Another great resource we met at Worldfest is The Healthy Voyager, a great blog about finding healthy eats while traveling.
I plan to join the program at The Optimum Health Institute when time allows, to get closer to my goal of optimum planet and animal friendly health. This to me means going completely raw.
I learned a lot about the raw lifestyle while working our mobile boutique at the Raw Spirit Festival over the summer.I do think my journey may take some time as I think my addiction to cheese will not be releasing me anytime soon.The raw lifestyle has been steadily growing in the last several years,with a "no sacrifice" approach facilitated by a crop of "visionary" raw chefs like Chef Be Live, and master of raw desserts D Raw's Jason Wrobel. One of the leading educators in the raw food movement today is Lou Corona. I have been fortunate enough to hear him speak twice.
And of course conscious eaters are bound to be conscious dressers too.Vegan fashion is really coming up with some great animal friendly solutions. Just look at The Girly Girl Army,the go to guide for any vegan fashionista.
I'm thinking that in my case,a gradual education and transformation is the best path for long term success.
Please tell me about your journey,and share your resources and inspirations in the comments....
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