Wendi Russo 
 
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I am so excited to have been asked to participate with the Children's Defense Fund, where 4 local children have been given full scholarships to pursue their higher education and to become leaders and role models in their communities.   I will be helping to sell their raffle "tickets'  which are these really cool rings that you can wear and have your raffle number on them!  A beautiful dress will also be auctioned off and I'll be modeling it throughout the night.     Updates are coming soon! www.cdf-mn.org
 
Todra Payne helps support a community of healthy cosmetics, skincare and body products that do not contain chemicals and that are considered natural.  She interviewed me for an article about the Home Shopping opportunities and their products.  I informed them that the public is very geared towards before and afters and results and although they will try organic, it isnt as much of a priority as anti-aging is.  HOwever, going forward if a new line offers something current lines dont, or can differentiate themselves, there is always room to see if the public is interested in buying it and if it has mass appeal.  Whole Earth perfume and body products do very well at Shop NBC but also the spokesperson/owner b
 
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I was thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot with famous fashion and Miss USA/Trump photographer Fadil for new headshots today in MN!  He is incredibly gifted at composing a photograph, showcasing color, drama and glamour.  I will be posting the photos as soon as I get them!  
 
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Kare 11 News Featured our Calendar for Conquering Cancer and our signing event at Boulevard Restaurant.  We raised a wopping $600 selling our calendars to patrons of Dean's newer restaurant,  Boulevard.  Dean, the owner used to have Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer so he was very generous in giving us a dedicated table, with appetizers, roses and beverages.  The patrons of his restaurant were kind enough to purchase many calendars autographed by all of the girls who were there which included:  Michelle Murphy Jopp (creator of the calendar), Jennifer Kline, Vicki Klassel, Nancy and Katheryn.  Only a few more boxes of calendars left to sell!
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