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SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Like a true community, let's make meaningful connections. Aimed at helping ISPA members discover each other, share one another's passions and inspirations, and hopefully kick-start warm introductions among peers, this section called Social Connections is all about building bridges. Share your passion with Pulse and see yourself featured in this section. 1 4 3 2 5 Alicia Laura Grande CEO • Grande Cosmetics (Formerly Grande Naturals) • WHITE PLANES, NEW YORK 1. BOOK CURRENTLY READING: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE: “Hard work keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and spirit” by Helena Rubinstein. 2. MOST USED APPS: Facebook and Pandora. FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Milan, Italy 3. FITNESS ROUTINE: I am a lifetime member at an athletic club in Harrison, New York. I like to do a variety of fitness classes, from strength training to yoga, plus hiking with my dog, Lance, in the woods. CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT PIECE OF ACCESSORY: Camden gear belt, which holds my iPhone and two water bottles, plus keys. 4. FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE TO SUPPORT: T.E.A.L., which stands for Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation. It is based in Brooklyn, New York and promotes public awareness as well as raises funds for ovarian cancer research since we currently have no testing available for it. They have a T.E.A.L. Walk every September in Brooklyn for which we help raise money. 5. FAVORITE MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. I’m a big fan of Meryl Streep. INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OR BUSINESS ICON: Helena Rubinstein. HOTEL AMENITY YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Gym. BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED: Slow down and smell the roses. IF YOU COULD TIME-TRAVEL, YOU’D TRAVEL BACK TO: The time of the Roman Empire. ONE SUPERPOWER, YOU’D LOVE TO HAVE: Freeze time. ■ SOCIAL CONNECTIONS: grandelashmd.com @grandelashmd @grandelashcosmetics GrandeLash-MD December 2016 ■ PULSE 71