August 2014 That’s What ‘FRIENDS’ Are For Supporting the Beachwood Library 2 Beachwood Buzz n August 2014 Letter from THE EDITOR By Debby Zelman Rapoport was recently invited to sit in on a program co-sponsored by The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce (BCC) and The Effective Leadership Academy (ELA). BCC is a leading voice Ifor the Beachwood business community and recognizes the importance of training today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. ELA is a 501(3)c non-profit organization that provides personal-development programs for students in grades 5-12, and those who impact the lives of youth. It teaches networking skills, team-building, confidence, goal- setting, attitude, self-knowledge and self-leadership skills to help young people develop their most valuable asset – themselves. The week-long program, titled Schneider has yoga studios wanted to just start a company. “Achieving greatness at Beachwood Junior Leadership in Beachwood and University When I recognized a problem, I anything is hard – Academy, attracted 14 enthusiastic Circle and runs 115 yoga classes said, ‘Let’s fix it.’” students who learned commu- each week, accommodating 350 His biggest message is don’t at any age. There is no easy nity-building and self-awareness students per day. She believes that chase money; chase excellence. path to get to anywhere skills from community leaders. underneath it all is passion – and Money follows excellence. “I never great. You can take the easy Each morning they had an hour her passion is to share yoga pow- cared about money,” he said. “I did and a half of leadership develop- erfully through her voice and those care about commitment, passion, path, but you’ll never ment training from ELA, and each of her teachers; to be involved in and other things we did well. That’s win the gold.” day, a new panel was introduced community events, workshops why I’m successful.” based on the theme of the day: and retreats; to give back; and to “Achieving greatness at any- – Jeff Hoffman government, arts and culture, en- empower others through certified thing is hard – at any age,” Hoffman vironmental, health and wellness, teacher-training programs. “Real- shared. “There is no easy path to and entrepreneurial. izing your passion is your secret get to anywhere great. You can Friday’s program, the one I sauce,” she said. “Create and share take the easy path, but you’ll never attended, featured a panel of local your vision. Be fearless. Learn in win the gold.” entrepreneurs who shared stories, the doing. Don’t be afraid to make Here are some additional mes- beliefs and actions that brought mistakes, and recognize that, if you sages shared by the panel: them to where they are today. The do, everything is recoverable.” program was impressive, and the n Don’t be afraid of failure. lessons are valuable in all phases Tramer, a 17-year-old rising n Dream big. Work hard. Create of our lives. senior at Hawken School, created value. The panel included: the J.Riley brand after visiting the n When you fall, get up, shake n Chris Wentz, founder of New England states and admir- yourself off, and try again. EveryKey, with associate Max ing the timelessness and beauty n Follow your big, crazy dreams. Gottfried; of true American style. He knew n Remind yourself of goals you n Tami Schneider, founder of he wanted to create something want to achieve. Cleveland Yoga; bigger than himself – something n Put yourself out there. n Brad Tramer, founder and de- that could embody the craftsman- n Explore options. Discover a pas- signer of the J.Riley Brand; and ship and heritage of authentic east sion that you didn’t know was n Jeff Hoffman, entrepreneur, mo- coast style. He wanted to be a part inside you. tivational speaker, and founder of the world he learned to admire n Surround yourself with kind, of Priceline and other compa- and respect, saying, “When we find ambitious people. nies. something we’re passionate about, n Take yourself seriously. we have the freedom to do what n Make a commitment to invest in Wentz, whose company is we love every day – to keep push- yourself. developing a wristband that will ing forward, to recognize challeng- n Attitude determines outcome. replace all keys and passwords, rec- es – and to take leaps of faith.” ognizes that wearable technology Following the panel discussion, is one of the quickest growing mar- Hoffman has been an entre- students participated in a network- kets. His 25-person company that preneur his whole life. Being an ing event led by Hoffman, who spans three countries has hopes entrepreneur wasn’t about money, said, “Entrepreneurship is a career. of being a major job creator in this it was about independence. Hoff- It’s driven by freedom, indepen- region. He started EveryKey as a man has created and sold many dence and wanting to design your class project, and was this year’s start-up companies, the biggest own future. Work as hard as your Entrovation winner. The messages being Priceline. “It’s about creating dreams are big. Create something he shared are to be persistent, value that people want,” he added. that the world cares about.” keep trying and don’t give up. “It’s about problem solving. I never August 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 3 Who We Are Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Andria Kaplan Account Executive Tybee Zuckerman Cover: Proofreader August 2014 Supporting the Beachwood Library is what “Friends” Jerry Zelman are for. 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Box 22194 • Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 4 Beachwood Buzz n August 2014 Letter to the Community ith the start of our July 1 fiscal year, the Beachwood Arts September 15 to enjoy all that the BAC has to offer this year, and to Council (BAC) invites you to become a member of one of the be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Playhouse Square. To Wfinest arts councils in northeast Ohio. join, complete the membership form at www.beachwoodarts.org, un- For more than 50 years, the BAC has presented and will continue to der the “About the BAC” tab. Once the form is submitted, instructions host outstanding arts programming, including: about where to send your check will pop up on the screen. Member- ships start at $25. • Exhibitions of artwork by local and nationally known artists • Museum, garden and artist-studio tours If you would like to assist in planning a program or event, or would • Annual holiday arts and crafts show like more information about becoming a member, please contact • Annual juried, regional high school student art show me at [email protected] or 216.752.0752. We encourage and • Special events featuring visual, performing and culinary arts appreciate member participation. The BAC is only as strong as its • Hands-on projects where you make the art, such as glassblowing membership! and silk scarf painting Sincerely, Additionally, the BAC gives back to the community by awarding the Leah Gilbert Si Wachsberger Arts Scholarship each year to a regional high school Executive Director senior who will pursue his or her artistic dream in college. Join us and help support our efforts to showcase the arts in Beach- The Beachwood Arts Council is a tax-exempt 501(3)c organization. wood and neighboring communities.