Featured SmartFem Contributors and Columnists
Cathy Droz…
Cathy Droz is a New York native who loves the automobile industry. As a young girl she would hang out with her brother in their Long Island garage, while he worked on his car, or at the track when he raced his ’63 corvette. At the tender age of 17, she purchased the family sedan, eventually opening up an automotive ad agency in her 40’s.
Although Cathy can’t fix your car and is not that interested in exhaust “tunes,” she can provide expert advice on safety issues, purchasing a vehicle, finding a reputable repair facility, or helpful car hints for women. After test driving over 520 vehicles she communicates her everyday person’s expert advice via print, radio, the internet, social networking and television. Her objective is to educate the consumer and keep our families safe.
Linda Gellman Levin…
Linda Gellman Levin holds a dual Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and in Special Education. In this new exclusive SmartFem column Linda will address your tough questions on the difficult and important job of raising children. askLinda@SmartFem.com
Linda has been an Adjunct College Professor, Special Education Teacher, Pediatric Early Childhood Therapist, and a Professor at a woman’s prison.
Jerny Rieves…
Unleash the Power of You! Fitness and Health
Jerny Rieves is a popular fitness and wellness professional in the greater Phoenix area. She has twenty eight years of experience “in the trenches” helping people get healthy and fit. As a speaker, instructor, trainer, coach, and writer, she has motivated thousands of people to better their lives through behavioral changes and education. mindbodyunlimited.com
Joleen Lunzer…
Originally from Minnesota, Joleen Lunzer moved to Scottsdale, Arizona 5 years ago. Her pale, freckled skin stands out in a sea of tanned beauty queens. Joleen is a stand up comedian, writer, sketch comedian and has a “PhD” in social media. Joleen’s self-esteem is often based on the amount of “Likes” she gets on Facebook and the amount of retweets she receives on Twitter. Joleen’s comedy is a combination of her Midwestern upbringing, quick wit and life experiences. You can see her performing at venues all across Arizona. palegurl.com
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Kaitlyn Grimmer…
Confessions of a Girl who Never Sleeps
Kaitlyn Grimmer is a staff writer for SmartFem. She is currently working on her Masters in Magazine Writing at New York University and is an alum of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is living in New York City, eating her way across the island. You can follow her Twitter and feed her Hungry Goat.
Holly Mosier…
Fitness, Health, Beauty Tip of the Week
Award-winning author, speaker, media personality, trial lawyer, mother, wife, yoga guru…healthy lifestyle expert Holly Mosier is the working woman’s answer to health, happiness and vitality. Holly has a unique ability to connect with people and bodies of knowledge, explore the potential that lies within, and distill and share powerful practical solutions making a significant impact on our busy Western lives. HollyMosier.com
Cortny Kaminsky…
Celebrity Style Dish
Cortney Kaminski joined the SmartFem team as a fashion intern and contributor. As an undergrad at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU, she is focusing on print and online media while also pursuing a minor in women and gender studies. Cortney is a self-professed shopaholic and dreams in Alexander McQueen! She is a local Arizonan who loves to emerge herself in the latest fashion and beauty fads and also loves to always add a unique twist to make it her own.
Janine Hill…
Janine Hill lives in Phoenix, Arizona in the Ahwatukee Foothills with her husband and a crew of little boys. She has been an active member of the Phoenix community for over ten years and a proponent of supporting local businesses. Her appreciation for good eats goes back 30 years when she began cooking with her grandmother.
Janine is an IT executive, but finds the time to keep up on the local restaurant scene. She has dined in some of the most exclusive restaurants in the country including Joel Robuchon at The Mansion, The French Laundry and Guy Savoy. She also loves a great burger stand and street tacos.
