Apareció Foundation’s Felix Magazine releases new issue focusing on Wellness & Beauty featuring Sam Asghari
Actor Sam Asghari graces cover of Apareció Foundation’s latest issue of Felix Magazine, which delves in the world of beauty and wellness while supporting girls’ education
CHICAGO, IL /24-7PressRelease/ — Apareció Foundation Releases Latest Issue of Felix Magazine: The Wellness & Beauty Issue Spring 2023 Featuring Sam Asghari
The Apareció Foundation, a nonprofit charity dedicated to youth empowerment and education, has released the latest issue of its charitable luxury publication, Felix Magazine. The Wellness & Beauty Issue Spring 2023, featuring celebrity personal trainer and actor Sam Asghari on the cover, is now available in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
Felix Magazine covers trends in different industries like fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts, and culture, featuring luxury profiles, restaurant reviews, and must-have accessories from top writers and stylists. Proceeds generated from each ad that Felix Magazine sells go towards funding the Apareció Mentor and Scholarship Program, which helps to support girls’ education.
This issue features an exclusive interview with Sam Asghari, where he shares his fitness and wellness tips and his journey to becoming a successful actor in Hollywood. Corey Calliet, a celebrity fitness trainer, is also interviewed, sharing his secrets to success and thoughts on the latest fitness trends. The issue also showcases the stunning art of photographer Richard Avedon and includes an inspiring feature on Nosotros, an organization working to empower Latinx performers.
“We are excited to bring you an issue that is thoroughly stimulating and engaging, packed with intriguing features, celebrity profiles, and invaluable insights into the world of beauty and wellness,” said Jessica George, founder of the Apareció Foundation. “Our goal is to bring more visibility to the challenges low-income girls face in accessing quality education while providing tools and resources to help them achieve their full potential.”
To support the work of the Apareció Foundation and to enjoy the latest issue of Felix Magazine, visit felixmag.co.
ABOUT FELIX MAGAZINE (@Felixmagazine): FELIX is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. The pages of this publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture—featuring luxury profiles, restaurants and the season’s must-have accessories from the world’s top writers and stylists.
At the helm of this quarterly publication is Emmy(R)-award winning documentary filmmaker Elaine Madsen, our Editor-in-chief. This publication reaches elite and influential, engaged and discriminating readers globally. The mission of Felix Magazine will be to provide sophisticated editorial content that is thoroughly stimulating.
The goal of Felix Magazine is to provide support to the Apareció Foundation. The causes that the foundation supports will be highlighted in every issue. Proceeds from every ad sold directly benefit the foundation and women’s education, funding the Apareció Mentor and Scholarship Program. News and trends in education and provide a resource for those seeking to live a more charitable life.
ABOUT THE APARECIO FOUNDATION (@Aparecio): The Apareció Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Foundation is unique in that it is a grassroots-based collaborative providing access for low-income women to higher education.
Felix Magazine is the marketing name of the Apareció Foundation, NFP (“TAF”), a volunteer-based non-profit. Proceeds from every ad sold directly benefit the foundation and women’s education, funding the Apareció Mentor and Scholarship Program. A tax-deductible or contributed portion from ad sales to The Apareció Foundation (“parent company”), a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible to the full extent allowed by the law. Please use Tax Code 27-0220063 for contributions to The Apareció Foundation.
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On the cover: Photography by Meagan Shuptar. Photo Retoucher, Brianna Kish. Grooming by Lellis Ribeiro, Lab Artists. Fashion Styling by Elizabeth Margulis, Lab Artists. Cinematography by Megan Cody.
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 from acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. Learn what the coroner found, why his death was ruled a homicide, and how Dr. Conrad Murray was held responsible.
On June 25, 2009, the world lost one of its most influential entertainers when Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. The Los Angeles County Coroner determined that Jackson’s death was caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. The powerful anesthetic propofol—administered in a home setting—combined with sedatives created a fatal mix that stopped his breathing.
Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was later found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for administering the drugs without proper monitoring or medical safeguards. The ruling underscored the dangers of using hospital-grade anesthesia outside a controlled environment.
Michael Jackson’s passing remains one of the most discussed celebrity deaths in modern history, marking a tragic end to the life of a groundbreaking artist whose music still shapes global culture.
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What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit
Research on 849 professional Santas reveals three types: prototypical, semi-prototypical, and nonprototypical. Discover how diverse Santas navigate stereotypes and why many see the red suit as a calling, not just a job.
Members of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas meet at Pink’s restaurant at Knott’s Berry Farm before the holiday rush in 2009. Business Wire via AP
What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit
Christina Hymer, University of Tennessee When you picture Santa Claus, a white, bearded, overweight and jolly man who dashes around delivering gifts to children during the Christmas season probably comes to mind. Yet, not everyone who dons the red suit fits this stereotype. That’s what Bethany Cockburn, Borbala Csillag and I learned when we teamed up to study professional Santas. For our study, we looked into how these professional Santas were able to “be” Santa, even if they didn’t fully fit the image. As we explained in a forthcoming article in the Academy of Management Journal, many who do this work don’t see it as just a job – it’s a calling. For some professional Santas, it’s especially important that they look and feel like Santa to experience that sense of purpose in their work. We surveyed 849 professional Santas who live across the U.S. and interviewed 53 of them, collecting data between 2018 and 2021. We identified three types of professional Santas: prototypical (64%), semi-prototypical (23%) and nonprototypical (13%). Prototypical Santas look the part. They are white and overweight, have real beards and express confidence that they are the right fit. Semi-prototypical Santas looked the part, too, but felt like they weren’t quite suitable for a range of reasons. They might be introverted or use a fake beard. Nonprototypical Santas had characteristics at odds with the stereotype. They might be nonwhite, female or gay, or have a physical disability.Many Santas see their work, whether paid or volunteer, as a calling.Photo by Gwyn Sussman Whereas prototypical Santas could easily slide into the Santa role, the process was more complex for the others. Semi-prototypical Santas did things like come up with stories they’d tell themselves or share with children to explain away their fake beards. Nonprototypical Santas had values aligned with the Santa image, such as being peaceful, loving and kind. But they still made a big effort to look like what people expect when they visit a Santa. “Should it be a difference if you’re a Jewish Santa Claus or a Catholic Santa Claus?” asked an atheist professional Santa we called “Santa Aquila.” “No. You’re Santa Claus. What do you do? You’re not even supposed to preach anything.” Another Santa whom we called “Santa Lynx” hid that she was female in part by flattening her chest.
Why it matters
While anyone can take a turn being their neighborhood potluck’s Santa, the one you meet at the mall probably attended some combination of Santa schools, webinars and training. For instance, the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School was founded in 1937 and conducts an annual Santa training each year. National networks also exist, such as the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, which says it has 1,000 members, – and the IBRBS, formerly known as the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas, offering meetups and professional support.Actor B.J. Averell, dressed as Santa Claus, attends a toy drive for struggling Bay Area families in Burlingame, Calif., in December 2024.Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images There are also local organizations, such as the Lone Star Santas network in Texas. Although most professional Santas are paid for their work, many do this voluntarily. It’s not uncommon for there to be some sort of expectation around who should have a particular occupation. Pilots tend to be male, most schoolteachers are female, and salespeople are often seen as extroverted. But that doesn’t mean that women can’t be pilots, men can’t be teachers or that introverts can’t work in sales.
What’s next
I’m now looking at how broader institutional environments, current events and social movements can shape how people experience their callings and find meaning at work. The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work.Christina Hymer, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Tennessee This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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TIME100 Next 2025: Celebrating the Emerging Leaders Redefining Tomorrow
TIME Magazine’s TIME100 Next 2025 list highlights 100 rising stars reshaping leadership across various fields. With covers featuring Tate McRae, Jonathan Bailey, and April Koh, the list showcases diverse talents driving significant global change, underscoring a new era of influence.
TIME Magazine has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 TIME100 Next list, spotlighting 100 rising stars who are reshaping industries, challenging conventions, and defining what leadership looks like for the next generation. From groundbreaking entertainers to innovative tech pioneers, this year’s honorees represent a diverse tapestry of talent and vision that’s driving meaningful change across the globe.
Three Faces of the Future
The 2025 TIME100 Next issue features three striking worldwide covers, each showcasing a different dimension of emerging leadership. Singer-songwriter Tate McRae, actor Jonathan Bailey, and Spring Health co-founder and CEO April Koh each represent the breadth of influence this year’s list encompasses—spanning entertainment, business innovation, and mental health advocacy.The 2025 TIME100 Next covers featuring Tate McRae, Jonathan Bailey, and April Koh.
TIME100 Next 2025: Celebrating the Emerging Leaders Redefining Tomorrow
“The TIME100 Next spotlights changemakers from around the globe who are shaping the next generation of leadership and redefining what progress, influence, and impact mean in today’s world,” said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley.
A New Generation of Influence
TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs emphasized that influence doesn’t wait for seniority. “While we’ve made it our mission to cover people who have reached the pinnacle of their fields, the TIME100 Next is an opportunity to recognize those still on the rise,” Jacobs writes. “We’ve known that true influence knows no age and that it can arrive early in a career.”
This philosophy shines through in the list’s youngest honoree, 16-year-old Elliston Berry, proving that transformative leadership can emerge at any age.
Women Leading the Charge
Over 50 women grace this year’s list, including basketball phenom Paige Bueckers, advocate Sara Ziff, and community organizer Amanda Jones. Their presence underscores a powerful shift toward gender parity in leadership across every sector—from sports and science to activism and the arts.
Star-Studded Tributes
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The list features heartfelt tributes from established icons celebrating the next wave of talent. Ariana Grande writes about Jonathan Bailey, Selena Gomez honors Becky G, and Dakota Johnson celebrates Tate McRae. Other contributors include Pedro Pascal, Michael Keaton, Cate Blanchett, Miranda Lambert, and Diana Taurasi—each recognizing the unique spark in their respective honorees.
Entertainment’s Rising Stars
The entertainment category reads like a who’s who of tomorrow’s A-list: Jonathan Bailey, Tate McRae, Gracie Abrams, Damson Idris, GloRilla, Kaitlyn Dever, Lainey Wilson, and David Corenswet are just a handful of the performers redefining music, film, and television for a new era.
Beyond the Spotlight
The list extends far beyond entertainment, recognizing:
Athletes like soccer sensation Lamine Yamal and tennis player Taylor Fritz
Political leaders including Karoline Leavitt and Iceland’s Kristrun Frostadottir
Tech innovators such as Cristóbal Valenzuela and Phoebe Gates
Health and science pioneers like April Koh and Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Justice advocates including Emi Mahmoud and Efrén Olivares
Sustainability champions like Bob Mumgaard and Charles Hua
An Evening to Remember
On October 30th, TIME will host its fifth annual TIME100 Next event in New York City, bringing together this extraordinary group of changemakers. The evening will feature a special performance by Tate McRae, remarks from Jonathan Bailey and Nomzamo Mbatha, and the presentation of the TIME Earth Award to Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
The event is presented by Rolex and premier partner Toyota, with support from General Catalyst, Project Management Institute, Meta, and The SPARK Collective.
The Future Is Now
What makes the TIME100 Next list so compelling isn’t just the individual achievements of its honorees—it’s the collective vision they represent. These are leaders who refuse to wait their turn, who see problems as opportunities, and who understand that the future doesn’t belong to those who simply inherit it, but to those bold enough to build it.
From Tate McRae’s chart-topping anthems to April Koh’s mental health revolution, from Jonathan Bailey’s captivating performances to the countless innovators working behind the scenes, the 2025 TIME100 Next class reminds us that tomorrow’s leaders are already here—and they’re just getting started.
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To explore the full 2025 TIME100 Next list, tributes, videos, and photos, visit TIME’s website.
What emerging leader on this year’s list inspires you most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Christina Hymer, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Tennessee This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
