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BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES.

Netflix Documentary Series

Netflix

We remember having editor lunches that took place at Pure Food and Wine here in as this was the cities' first raw vegan restaurant and one that was frequented by a number of celebs. It seems like at its height of fame, it suddenly was gone.

In Netflix's BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES, we get the inside scoop on the rise of Sarma Melngailis' dream and how it came to an end when she began met Anthony Strangis via her Twitter feed.

We find out how she built her business, obtained financial backing and created a space in the culinary world that was ahead of its time. We also see how her need to be loved created a setup where she engaged in fraudulent business practices that ultimately derailed her business, and landed her in Rikers after being a fugitive in Las Vegas for 10 months.

It's up to the viewer to decide whether she was an active participant in the scheme or if she was a gaslit woman that truly believed that by following Anthony's instructions would allow her to finally obtain the money she desired, immortality and the life that she always wanted.

THE THING ABOUT PAM

Peacock Originals

Peacock

We enjoyed The Thing About Pam podcast hosted by Dateline's Keith Morrison. This true crime story is now a series which he continues to narrate. Renée Zellweger (Chicago, Judy, Bridget Jones's Diary) plays Pam Hupp who is seen as a pillar of her community. This series focuses on the murder of Betsy Faria who was battling a terminal cancer, had a supportive family life and a best friend, Pam who was available to pitch in and help.

Upon her death, although the police and prosecutors believe Betsy's husband is the murderer, there are a number of things that don't make sense. We see that Pam's creation of a trust to take care of Betsy's girls is in her name and it seems she has plans on these funds. She's also way too interested to assist the prosecutor in finding Betsy's husband guilty and goes to great lengths to stay in the loop on what's going on.

AMERICAN HOSTAGE

Amazon Original

Spotify

Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Bridesmaids, Top Gun: Maverick) plays Fred Heckman, a local radio reporter in Indianapolis in the true crime podcast. He finds that a call he takes connects him to Tony Kiritsis who is holding a banker hostage. Tony demands to be interviewed during a 63-hour standoff to explain how he got to this point.

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BINGELY BOOKS

BLACK ROSES: ODES CELEBRATING POWERFUL BLACK WOMEN

Harper Design

Harold Green III

We always believe that it's essential to celebrate women regardless of the time of year and we fell in love with poems by Harold Green III for his latest book, Black Roses: Odea Celebrating Powerful Black Women. This poet and founder of music collective, Flowers for the Living has used this book to pay tribute to Black women. Whether you're reading about Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Issa Rae and more - he has created a poem that talks about all of their exceptional accomplishments. He talks about how they use their mind and talents to transform their messages to impact society. These contemporary women span 5 areas as advocates, curators, innovators, luminaries and trailblazers. He highlights their diversity and what their reach has meant to the culture. It's a great read that is powerful and insightful!

RUN, ROSE, RUN: A NOVEL

Little, Brown and Company

Dolly Parton + James Patterson

You can't go wrong when you partner a noted bestselling and great storyteller, James Patterson with one of the most beloved superstars on the planet - Dolly Parton! Together, they released Run, Rose, Run: A Novel which is a thriller that focuses on a singer-songwriter who is on the run while also being an artist on the rise! Regardless, she is determined to do what is necessary in order for her to survive.

She makes her way to Nashville as that's where she wants to set her mark; however, she knows her secrets will follow her there as well. She enjoys singing her music which tells her story and will bring her closer to her future and hopefully will allow her to forget her past as well! Will she be able to finally live the life that she feels that she deserves or will things that are best left in the past end up claiming her just when she's close to getting what she wants?

THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS SUPER EASY! 120 SHORTCUT RECIPES FOR DINNERS, DESSERTS, AND MORE

William Morrow Cookbooks

Ree Drummond

We love watching Ree Drummond on Food Network's The Pioneer Woman as she's always cooking an array of tasty dishes. So, when we found out about The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Super Easy! 120 Shortcut Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More, which includes ways we can make meals while having some great ways to simplify it!

You'll find that these recipes save steps as well as your sanity. There are recipes for Speedy Dumpling Soup, Butter Pecan French Toast, One-Pot Sausage Pasta Hawaiian Shrimp Bowls Mug Cakes and more. Dishes can be composed in baking dish casseroles, sheet pan suppers, etc.

By taking the complication out of cooking these meals, you can enjoy cooking while being able to interact with friends and family!

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S3. E6 | #TRIBEGOALS WITH BEAR GRYLLS

When it comes to being an adventurer and navigating an array of terrains and working with what's around you, Bear Grylls is a man that you think of that you'd want to have on your team!

Known for his National Geographics' Running Wild with Bear Grylls where he takes A-list celebs on his expeditions, he has spent his life perfecting his craft and sharing his knowledge with many of us! His survival school comes from years of work that included serving in the Territorial Army of the 21 SAS, he has been awarded the honorary of Lt Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve and was awarded Honorary Colonel in the Royal Marines Reserve. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire as well as the youngest ever Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories.

We talk with him about how he became an adventurer, shared these skills with us through his TV shows and how he stays fit to continue to do what he loves on and off the camera.

#TRIBEGOALS is Executive produced and hosted by Kimmie Smith, Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director of Athleisure Mag and is Executive Produced by Paul Farkas, Co-Founder/Publisher of Athleisure Mag. #TRIBEGOALS is produced and mixed by the team at @AthleisureStudio.

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THE GIRL BEFORE

Max Original

HBO Max

We've all had those moments when we want to have a clean slate of sorts. When life gets hectic or confusing, it's time to change things up. In The Girl Before, we meet an architect who has a home where in exchange for staying there, you must agree to a series of rules and way of living. We are introduced to 2 women that opt to participate in this contract in different time periods. At times, their lives mirror one another, even when they have never met each other. The connection is the house, the architect/owner and a grieving man.

How much privacy are you willing to give up in order to reduce the chaos and clutter of your life? At what point do you decide that managing your life on your terms of more important then simply giving it away?

In this 4 episode limited series, you see the impact of making decisions and how each choice creates a number of options for better and for worse.

INVENTING ANNA

Netflix Originals

Netflix

Anna Delvey was a NY It Girl heiress on the move and was on the way to create a social club that allowed the elite sect of NYC and artists to come together. Anna worked to get the appropriate funding to ensure that her vision would be everything she thought it could be. She went on a number of meetings, met the right people and even created an inner circle of sorts that kept her finger on the pulse of what was going on.

The only part that was missing was that she was not a rich heiress waiting for her trust fund or for her father not to cut her off. She was a woman filled with ambition ready to move the chess pieces that she needed and left debts and embarrassment to those that connected with her that didn't know her full story.

In Inventing Anna, Shonda Rhimes delves into this story that has been the subject of a number of podcasts to dig deep into the players involved and additional information on this story that continues to evolve.

CLASSIFIED

QCODE

Spotify

When QCODE drops its immersive scripted podcasts, we know we will be intrigued. Their latest, CLASSIFIED, follows Ivan Harris who finds himself at the Ravenholm Institute.

They say that he will remain there until his delusions are gone. He knows that he is an assassin who fell in love with the woman he was supposed to kill. Who's right and how will he find out?

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BINGELY BOOKS

THE NINETIES: A BOOK

Penguin Press

Chuck Klosterman

The more things change, the more they stay the same. We've all seen tours of our favorite 90's artists, fashions from the era continue to maintain a presence in a number of brand's assortments and let's not talk about the movies that continue to play on our favorite streamed platforms. The 90's was an era that was filled with political changes, scandals, fashion, changes in the musical landscape, major sports moments, TV and cultural changes!

Chuck Klosterman takes us through this time in The Nineties: A Book. Chuck explores this era which was a kaleidoscope of changes that were felt regardless of your location, race, gender etc. He examines it all from the highs, lows and everything in between. Whether you lived it or are looking back to a time that your friends and family have told you about - this is a book that should be on your radar.

JUNGALOW: DECORATE WILD: THE LIFE AND STYLE GUIDE

Harry N. Abrams

Justina Blakeney

We've been following Justina Blakeney's IG account Jungalow for a number of years as we love the decor inspiration! You'll find good vibes, vibrant prints, and visual texture that makes you want to rethink the spaces that you reside in. The name is derived from Justina's belief in her brand being the embodiment of her wild, but cozy and homey, style.

Jungalow: Decorate Wild: The Life and Style Guide is the 3rd book by Justine and continues to inspire you as your flip through each page. You also get insight into the designer as well.

As you flip through the pages, you get the sense that you are taken through a vibrant journey that shares how you can implement this in your own home as well as how you can make this come together to make it your own. You also get to know a lot more about Justina in a bit of a biography of sorts in terms of how she approaches life.

With her encouraging and inspirational words, you may look at how you engage in life in a different way as well as embrace the idea of going in and out of nature in the way that works best for you!

101 THAI DISHES YOU NEED TO COOK BEFORE YOU DIE: THE ESSENTIAL RECIPES, TECHNIQUES AND INGREDIENTS OF THAILAND

Page Street Publishing

Jet Tila

In 101 Thai Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die: The Essential Recipes, Techniques and Ingredients of Thailand, we are taken on a culinary journey with Jet Tila as he shares his Thai heritage and ensures that home cooks are able to create his authentic recipes.

He connects with fellow chef and long-time friend, Tad Weyland Fukumoto share their favorite Southeast Asian dishes from Street-Style Basil Pork, Glass Noodle Stir-Fry and Hung Lay Northern Pork Curry. With a mix of classic dishes, popular street foods and unsung heroes from the regions, you'll have the perfect guide for the rich culinary traditions of Thailand.

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