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Melissa Kilner Inspires Women to Reclaim Strength and Confidence in EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition

Founder of Amara by Melissa Kilner Shares Her Journey from Silence to Strength to Help Women Rebuild Their Health and Identity

., ., AUSTRALIA, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Queenie Effect Publishing proudly announces the release of EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition, a powerful anthology celebrating women who are rising through adversity and redefining strength, leadership, and resilience. Among the inspiring contributors is Melissa Kilner, founder of Amara by Melissa Kilner, whose chapter shares her deeply personal journey of transformation and her mission to help women reconnect with their bodies, confidence, and voice.

Published by The Queenie Effect Publishing, EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition features the stories of women from around the world who have transformed challenges into opportunities for growth and empowerment. Each chapter highlights the courage, resilience, and leadership that emerge when women reclaim their power and purpose.

Melissa’s contribution to the anthology reflects more than 15 years of experience in health, fitness, and wellbeing. As a profoundly deaf woman, Melissa spent much of her early life navigating the challenges of communication and confidence. For years, she felt held back by fear of being misunderstood and judged for how she sounded when speaking. Silence became a form of protection, but it also left her feeling unseen and disconnected from her potential.

Over time, Melissa realized that the very silence she once believed was a limitation could become a powerful source of strength. Her journey through personal struggles, including life as a single mother and periods of financial and emotional hardship, ultimately shaped the foundation of her work today.

Before becoming a coach, Melissa spent many years working as a spa and massage therapist, treating hundreds of women. Through this experience, she began to notice a recurring pattern. Many women appeared healthy and confident on the outside, yet their bodies told a different story. Tight shoulders from chronic stress, weakened backs from lack of strength training, poor nutrition, and deep fatigue revealed how disconnected many women had become from their physical wellbeing.

This realization transformed Melissa’s perspective. She saw that women did not simply need relaxation or temporary solutions. They needed strength, education, and guidance that would help them rebuild their bodies and confidence from the inside out.

That vision became the foundation for Amara by Melissa Kilner.

Through her coaching and wellness programs, Melissa helps women transition from feeling invisible and disconnected to becoming physically strong, mentally empowered, and confident in their identity. Her approach combines strength training, gut health education, and mindset development to help women rebuild their health in sustainable and meaningful ways.

Melissa offers a range of programs designed to support women through midlife transformation. Her flagship program, Gut Burn Build, is a 12-week transformation program designed specifically for women over 40 who want to restore gut health, build lean muscle, balance hormones, and regain confidence in their bodies.

She also offers personalized one-on-one coaching that includes tailored strength training plans, nutrition guidance, and accountability support. In addition, Melissa leads wellness programs focused on resilience, longevity, and sustainable lifestyle habits, along with educational masterclasses that teach women practical tools for improving gut health and overall wellbeing.

Her fitness and support app provides structured workouts, nutritional guidance, progress tracking, and community support, helping women stay consistent and connected throughout their transformation journeys.

Melissa primarily serves women between the ages of 40 and 60 who feel disconnected from their bodies and unsure where to begin. Many of the women she works with have spent years prioritizing the needs of others while neglecting their own health and wellbeing.

These women often face midlife transitions including hormonal changes, shifting family roles, divorce, or career pressures. While weight gain, low energy, and gut health challenges may be part of their experience, Melissa understands that the deeper issue many of them face is the loss of identity and confidence.

Through Amara, Melissa helps women rebuild themselves physically, emotionally, and mentally so they can move forward with strength and clarity.
Her chapter in EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition reflects this powerful message of transformation. Melissa shares how her own journey from silence to strength shaped the work she now offers women around the world.

For Melissa, empowerment is not simply about fitness or appearance. It is about helping women rediscover their voice through their bodies, reclaim their health, and step confidently into the next chapter of their lives.

Within 3 days of it’s release, EmpowerHer Vol 2 – The PowerHouse Edition achieved #1 Bestseller in 3 categories and #1 Hot New Release in 8 categories on Amazon.

Readers can learn more and purchase EmpowerHer Volume 2: The Powerhouse Edition here:
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March 20, 2026
Influential Women Spotlight: Jodi L. Roberts, RN—Human-Centered Leader Transforming Healthcare Trust and Collaboration

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Empowering People and Teams to Lead Meaningful Change Across Complex Environments (removed healthcare from subtitle)

Jodi L. Roberts, RN, is a human-centered leadership strategist and healthcare quality professional who transforms complexity into clarity while empowering individuals and teams to lead sustainable, meaningful change. With experience spanning infection prevention, disease management, cardiac rehabilitation, safety advocacy, survey readiness, and accreditation, she brings a comprehensive, systems-level understanding of healthcare environments—and how they can evolve to support both people and performance.

Guided by the principle that people are the system and that interactions shape outcomes, Jodi approaches performance improvement through the interconnected lens of culture, communication, workflow, leadership, and lived experience. She focuses on patterns across the whole rather than isolated issues, reducing friction, strengthening trust, and creating conditions where individuals and teams feel equipped, valued, and able to contribute at their highest potential. Her work across inpatient, outpatient, government, and community settings includes designing empathy-driven education, launching frontline engagement programs, building workplace psychological safety, supporting high-reliability transformation, and influencing standards that continue to shape certification and best practices.

Recognized by executives, medical directors, and peers, Jodi is known for her integrity, curiosity, and ability to lift others—especially in moments of uncertainty, transition, or change. A strategic career sabbatical further deepened her leadership philosophy through caregiving, community service, and more than 400 hours of advanced training, reinforcing her conviction that leadership is not defined by title or position, but by presence, intention, and learnable skills—practiced in ways that build trust and create the conditions for people in interdependent systems to move forward together with humanity and shared purpose.

Jodi attributes her success to transforming challenges into opportunities for learning, storytelling, and systemwide improvement—shaped by trusted allies, thoughtful mentors, and lived experience. Much of her influence has grown through quiet conversations where trust is built and real change begins. She believes that when people feel safe to speak up and reflect, even difficult moments—such as near misses or medical errors—can become catalysts for transformational learning, innovation, and safer, more reliable care. For her, the real entrepreneurial journey has been learning in motion—experimenting, stumbling, and getting back up, much like Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles—rather than waiting for perfect answers.

The best career advice Jodi has received is to surround herself with people who want to make a lasting impact—to choose roles not just for the job description, but for the culture and the kind of leadership that reflects her values, beliefs, and behaviors. She understands that careers are not defined by a single moment, role, or title; they unfold in phases shaped by the people who challenge and support us, the values we stand for, and the choices we make about where—and with whom—we continue to grow.

For young women entering her field, Jodi emphasizes the importance of seeking out people who see their potential and remind them of their worth. She encourages surrounding oneself with those who champion them—not out of competition, but out of genuine belief and solidarity. She believes that when individuals support one another with honesty, encouragement, and respect, growth happens collectively. Jodi often shares her signature motto: “You never dim your light by helping others shine.”

Jodi identifies one of the greatest challenges—and opportunities—in healthcare as navigating rising complexity while maintaining trust, safety, and human connection. As systems evolve faster than workplaces can adapt, learning can be overshadowed by blame, silence, or burnout. When people do not feel safe speaking up about risk, mistakes remain hidden and opportunities for improvement are lost. The real challenge, she notes, is not simply managing change—it is creating environments where people feel supported to learn, question assumptions, and contribute insight without fear.

Early in her career, Jodi led a Great Catch quality improvement initiative, an evidence-based strategy recognizing staff who identified potential safety risks before harm occurred. Through storytelling, recognition, and follow-through, the initiative shifted the culture from reactive response to proactive safety. It strengthened psychological safety, increased engagement, and revealed real-world risks and process gaps that data alone could not show. This experience revealed a deeper sense of purpose in her career and anchored her commitment to human-centered leadership.

Jodi believes the greatest opportunity lies in recognizing the critical role people play in improving any system. When leaders intentionally design environments that encourage learning, transparency, kindness, and collaboration, individuals at every level can contribute to solving problems and improving outcomes. Across complex systems, she observes that when people feel genuinely cared for and respected, they show up differently—more focused, engaged, and resilient. These everyday interactions create ripple effects that build trust, encourage collaboration, and allow insight to move freely across teams.

For Jodi, leadership innovation begins with culture. Workplace culture is a day-to-day experience, not just a set of values listed on a poster or website. Leaders shape culture through the conditions they create—conditions where people feel safe to speak up, share lessons learned, and contribute insight from daily work. Designing systems that remember the human story, and creating environments where people and performance rise together with accountability, humanity, and shared purpose, is how sustainable change happens.

The values most important to Jodi in both her personal and professional life are connection, service, growth, and integrity. Grounded in faith, gratitude, and curiosity, she lives these values through volunteering, mentoring, community engagement, lifelong learning, and the joy and discipline of competitive ballroom dancing. She believes that when people are treated with humanity and integrity, they feel equipped, supported, and able to contribute at their best—and that is where meaningful, sustainable change becomes possible.

Through her work, Jodi L. Roberts continues to elevate human-centered leadership across healthcare systems, fostering environments where people, teams, and organizations can thrive together.

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March 20, 2026
Cognitive Training May Cut Dementia Risk for Decades

Research following older adults over many years has found that activities that improve brain processing speed can have lasting benefits.

The book as an accessible alternative to the growing reliance on computerized cognitive training programs, which can be costly or difficult for some older adults to use.”
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CLOVERDALE CA 95425, CA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cognitive Training May Cut Dementia Risk for Decades
As populations age, dementia remains a major public health challenge. While there is no cure for dementia, evidence suggests that certain types of mental exercise can support long term brain health. Research following older adults over many years has found that activities that improve brain processing speed can have lasting benefits. Processing speed exercises strengthen visual attention and reaction time, helping the brain respond more quickly to information. Older adults who regularly practiced these skills were significantly less likely to develop dementia than those who did not, with benefits lasting for years.

Matthew Glavach, Ph.D., has drawn on this body of research in his book “Brain Fitness: Processing Speed and Reaction Time“. The book offers engaging exercises that emphasize rhythm, speed, and quick decision making. He wrote the book as an accessible alternative to computerized cognitive training programs, which can be costly and difficult for some older adults to use.

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March 20, 2026
Perpetuals to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conference

CEO Patrick Gruhn to Present at the Emerging Growth Conference on April 1, 2026

TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2026 / Perpetuals.com Ltd (NASDAQ:PDC), the AI-powered financial services company that is leveling the playing field for traders, today announced that CEO Patrick Gruhn will present and take investor questions at the following online conference:

Emerging Growth Conference
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 12:35 p.m. ET

The presentation will be available via live webcast at:
https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1748971&tp_key=add80b0ab6&sti=pdc

Questions may be submitted in advance to Questions@EmergingGrowth.com or asked during the event.

An archived replay of the conference can be seen at: https://emerginggrowth.com/

About Perpetuals.com Ltd

Perpetuals.com Ltd (NASDAQ:PDC) is a financial technology company combining blockchain infrastructure and artificial intelligence to transform digital asset trading. The company develops and operates Kronos X, a proprietary multi-asset exchange platform and blockchain-based settlement solution fully compliant with European regulations, including MiFID II, MiCA, DORA, and EMIR. The Company provides financial market infrastructure as a service from Equinix FR2 in Frankfurt, Germany, alongside Eurex and Xetra, enabling clients to operate 24/7 trading of crypto spot, derivatives, tokenized securities, and structured products. Building on machine learning analysis of millions of retail trade transactions, the Company has developed AI-powered risk intelligence designed to analyze trading patterns in real-time.

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March 20, 2026
2026 May Be a Turning Point for New Home Buyers — and Log Homes Offer a Unique Opportunity

Mortgage rates are at a five-year low, and costs for new construction are steadily declining. It’s a great time to build, and log homes offer something unique.

MONTROSE, CO, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For many Americans hoping to purchase a home, the last several years have been marked by high prices, limited inventory, and rising interest rates. However, new data suggest that 2026 could represent a rare opportunity in the housing market—particularly for buyers willing to think beyond conventional home construction.

According to recent data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the price gap between new construction and existing homes is now narrower than ever. In some regions, resale homes are even commanding higher prices than newly built properties. This shift is the result of several converging factors, including builder incentives, smaller home footprints, and increased availability of newly built housing.

At the same time, mortgage conditions are beginning to ease. A recent CNBC report notes that mortgage demand surged as buyers reacted to the lowest interest rates in four years. Combined with improved builder flexibility, these conditions have created what NAHB describes as an “unusual buying window” for prospective homeowners.

For buyers considering a custom home, these conditions may present an especially compelling opportunity.

Log homes in particular offer a distinctive alternative to conventional construction. Rather than purchasing a mass-produced home in a competitive resale market, buyers can design and build a residence that reflects their personal vision, lifestyle, and long-term plans.

Companies like Frontier Log Homes are seeing growing interest from buyers who want something different from the typical suburban floor plan. Log homes are valued not only for their craftsmanship and natural beauty, but also for the sense of permanence and character they bring to a property.

One factor contributing to their appeal is flexibility. Many prospective homeowners are exploring log cabin kits to customize their homes while maintaining greater control over costs and timelines. These kits allow buyers to choose from a variety of floor plans and styles, ranging from compact cabins to expansive family homes designed for entertaining or multigenerational living.

In today’s market, where resale homes often come with outdated layouts, renovation costs, or bidding wars, building a log home can be a strategic alternative. Buyers can prioritize features that matter most to them, such as open living spaces, energy efficiency, and durable materials that stand the test of time.

Beyond the financial considerations, log homes also offer an aesthetic and lifestyle advantage. Their natural wood construction creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that many homeowners find difficult to replicate in traditional construction. Whether situated in mountain landscapes, wooded properties, or rural acreage, log homes offer a connection to nature that resonates with buyers seeking a slower, more intentional pace of life.

If current market trends continue, 2026 may prove pivotal for new home construction. For buyers looking to take advantage of shifting prices, improved financing conditions, and the opportunity to build something truly unique, log homes may be among the most compelling options available today.

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March 20, 2026
IMG Academy Partners with RALLY Skin to Elevate Student-Athlete Wellness

Partnership underscores a shared belief in holistic development, daily routines, and long-term wellness both on and off the field

We’re honored to partner with IMG Academy and its industry-leading support of student-athlete development.”
— Gina Coburn

BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, announced a new partnership with RALLY Skin, the performance skincare brand built for the next generation of student-athletes. Entrepreneur Gina Coburn founded RALLY to address the real skincare needs of student-athletes. As IMG Academy’s official face care partner, RALLY will deliver clean, effective products – Face Cleanser, Exfoliating Toner, and Clearing Moisturizer – built for high-performance lifestyles.
As part of IMG Academy’s ongoing commitment to continuously elevate and enhance the student-athlete experience, particularly for its growing population of female student-athletes, the partnership underscores a shared belief in holistic development, daily routines, and long-term wellness both on and off the field.

“At IMG Academy, we are intentional about partnering with brands that truly understand and support the evolving values of our student-athletes,” said Michael Branch, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at IMG Academy. “RALLY’s dedication to plant-powered ingredients and eco-friendly practices, paired with Gina’s leadership as a female founder, aligns seamlessly with our commitment to enhancing the daily experience of our student-athletes while supporting their performance, confidence, and personal wellness.”

“We’re honored to partner with IMG Academy and its industry-leading support of student-athlete development,” said Gina Coburn, founder of RALLY. “We share a belief in the power of sports to build healthy routines and skills that last a lifetime. Becoming IMG Academy’s first official face care partner is a natural alignment, putting RALLY in the hands and on the faces of some of the most performance-driven, routine-focused young athletes in the world.”

RALLY was born from the founder’s firsthand experience supporting helmet-sport athletes and active young people facing skin challenges caused by sweat, equipment, and nonstop schedules, with a gender-neutral, youth-driven approach otherwise absent in the traditional beauty space. Built on values of transparency, simplicity, efficacy, and a feel-good experience, RALLY offers dermatologist-recommended, clean formulas designed to keep hardworking skin clear, calm, and game-day ready.

Through this partnership, IMG Academy student-athletes and multi-week campers will receive a RALLY essentials bundle featuring a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. Formulated with a sweat-targeting cleansing complex and antioxidant-rich recovery hydration and packaged in eco-conscious designs that move easily from showers to backpacks to locker rooms, RALLY supports IMG Academy’s commitment to innovative, performance-driven resources that help student-athletes feel confident, prepared, and ready to perform at their best every day.

About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
• Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
• Online coaching via IMG Academy+, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting, via NCSA and SportsRecruits, providing unmatched college recruiting education and services to student-athletes and their families, club coaches, and event operators, and is the premier service for college coaches.
To learn more about IMG Academy and its on-campus and online experiences, visit www.imgacademy.com.

About RALLY
RALLY is a performance skincare brand for active teens and young adults who embrace daily wellness. RALLY’s face products help skin under physical stress feel recovered and resilient. Targeted cleansing helps reduce sweat-induced congestion, while antioxidant-rich botanicals calm friction-related irritation as lightweight hydrators and barrier-supportive lipids balance oil and moisture. Products are made in the U.S. and packaged in post-consumer recycled materials. RALLY was founded in 2022 by Gina Coburn and is based in Washington, DC. www.rallyskin.com @rallyskin on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest.

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March 20, 2026
STUDIO T ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF EMPOWERING 800,000 YOUTH WITH SACRAMENTO GALA

Founder Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer Honors Proud Family Creator Bruce W. Smith, Hip-Hop Legend Popin Pete, and Community Leaders

For 25 years, STAE has been a place where creativity meets opportunity”
— Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Studio T Arts & Entertainment (STAE), a nationally recognized youth arts and media organization, will celebrate 25 years of empowering young people through creativity, mentorship, and cultural leadership with a 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Innovation Factory, 1215 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA. The Innovation Factory (STAE-IF) is a 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art creative campus designed to empower youth through arts, technology, and entrepreneurship, serving as a dynamic hub for media production, dance, and youth development.

Founded in 2000 by arts educator and youth advocate Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer, STAE has grown from an elite hip-hop dance academy into a nationally recognized creative hub that equips young people with real-world skills in media, music, performance, branding, photography, videography, and entrepreneurship.

Over the past 25 years, STAE programs have reached more than 800,000 youth and families, providing a space where creativity builds confidence, artistic expression becomes career pathways, and mentorship transforms lives.

“This anniversary is about more than looking back,” said Sandifer. “It’s about celebrating every young person who walked through our doors and discovered their voice, their talent, and their purpose. STAE has always been about giving the next generation tools to dream bigger than what they see around them and create better lives for themselves.”

The milestone celebration will bring together artists, educators, civic leaders, philanthropists, and cultural tastemakers for an immersive Willy Wonka–inspired evening celebrating imagination, creativity, and the spirit of reconnecting with one’s “inner child.” The gala will be hosted by music industry executive, producer, and media personality Whitney Taber, and will feature live performances, youth showcases, red-carpet arrivals, and tributes honoring cultural pioneers and community leaders whose work continues to inspire the next generation.

The evening is presented with the support of National Geographic, The Home Depot, STAE, Gensler, United Domestic Workers (UDW), and Rodeo Tequila, whose commitment to youth development and the arts helps expand opportunities for the next generation of creators.

Honorees include:
Tanisha Hunter, honored for her advocacy and dedication as the mother of rising talents Kida Burns and Shaheem Laws
Bruce W. Smith, the acclaimed animator and creator behind Disney’s beloved series The Proud Family
Timothy “Popin Pete” Solomon, legendary street dancer and founding member of the iconic Electric Boogaloos, whose influence shaped global hip-hop dance culture

The celebration will also bring together influential figures across entertainment, arts education, and civic leadership, alongside artists and STAE youth performers.

Sandifer’s national leadership in youth mentorship has also been recognized through her continued role with Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World. She has been selected to return as a 2026 Judge and Master Teacher for the prestigious program, where she mentors high-achieving students from across the country through leadership workshops and immersive mentorship experiences. Her previous participation included leading a widely praised Servant Leadership workshop that inspired students to share their goals, develop entrepreneurial ideas, and pursue their dreams with clarity and confidence.

Her involvement with Disney Dreamers Academy reflects STAE’s broader mission to expose young people to transformative opportunities in the arts, media, and creative industries while cultivating leadership, innovation, and purpose.

The gala will also raise support for STAE’s Innovation Factory, a creative production and training space designed to provide youth with access to industry-level tools, mentorship, and pathways into the creative economy.

“For 25 years, STAE has been a place where creativity meets opportunity,” Sandifer said. “This celebration honors the artists, mentors, families, and community partners who helped build this movement, and the young creators who will shape the future.”

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Innovation Factory
1215 Del Paso Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815

About Studio T Arts & Entertainment
Founded in 2000 by Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer, Studio T Arts & Entertainment is a Sacramento-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black and Brown youth through arts education, mentorship, and training in the creative industries. What began as an elite hip-hop dance academy has evolved into a multidisciplinary creative hub offering programs in media production, performance, branding, and digital storytelling. Through its programs, STAE has impacted more than 800,000 young people and continues to build pathways into the creative economy.

About Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer
Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer is a nationally recognized arts educator, speaker, and youth advocate. As founder and executive director of Studio T Arts & Entertainment, she has spent more than two decades creating opportunities for young people through arts, mentorship, and leadership development. Sandifer also serves as a Judge and Master Teacher for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort, where she mentors high-achieving students from across the United States through leadership training, creative workshops, and career development experiences.

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March 20, 2026
SquarePet Welcomes Michael McGee as Territory Sales Representative for the Midwest

Michael’s enthusiasm for building customer relationships and his proactive approach to sales is a great asset as we continue expanding our footprint with independent pet retailers in the Midwest”
— Adam Bird, Vice President of Sales

AUSTIN, TX 78717, TX, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — SquarePet, a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium pet nutrition products, today announced that Michael McGee has joined the company as Territory Sales Representative for the Midwest, effective March 2026.

In his new role, McGee will work closely with SquarePet’s distributor partners and independent pet retailers throughout the Midwest to support sales initiatives, product training, and market development. His focus will be on strengthening relationships with existing partners while identifying new opportunities to expand SquarePet’s presence in key markets.

McGee brings a strong background in sales, client relationship management, and business development. Most recently, he served as a Sales and Marketing Consultant and Key Account Manager at Supplemental Staffing in Bowling Green, Ohio, where he helped generate new business opportunities and expand client relationships, contributing to a significant increase in active accounts.

Earlier in his career, McGee gained experience in business development and marketing through roles with the Rudolph Libbe Group and other customer-facing organizations, where he supported CRM management, sales prospecting, and marketing initiatives designed to drive business growth. McGee earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Business.

“We’re excited to welcome Michael to the SquarePet team,” said Adam Bird, Vice President of Sales at SquarePet. “His enthusiasm for building strong customer relationships, positive attitude, and his proactive approach to sales will be great assets as we continue expanding our footprint with independent pet retailers throughout the Midwest.”

McGee will join the SquarePet team at the upcoming Global Pet Expo, one of the pet industry’s premier trade shows, where he will meet with retailers, distributors, and industry partners and help showcase SquarePet’s growing portfolio of premium dog and cat nutrition products.

SquarePet continues to expand its North American footprint through strong distributor relationships and partnerships with independent pet retailers. The company’s growing portfolio of veterinarian-formulated dog and cat foods is designed to address specific health concerns while supporting overall wellness, vitality, and longevity for pets.

About SquarePet
SquarePet is a 100% family-owned company dedicated to advancing pet health through premium, veterinarian-formulated nutrition. The company brings together pet industry professionals, veterinarians, nutritionists, and manufacturing experts to develop innovative diets designed to support the long-term health and well-being of dogs and cats of all breeds and life stages. Learn more at https://www.mysquarepet.com.

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March 20, 2026
2026 French Fashion Awards Announces Global Winners – Celebrating Fashion Designers & Rising Stars

The 2026 French Fashion Awards officially announces this year’s winners for Season 1, recognising outstanding achievements in global fashion design.

The entries recognised this year reflects a generation of designers who understand both discipline and distinction.”
— Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The 2026 French Fashion Awards officially announces this year’s winners for Season 1, recognising outstanding achievements in global fashion design and spotlighting a new generation of rising designers shaping the industry’s evolving standards.

This year’s competition saw strong international representation, with entries submitted from over 25 countries worldwide. The diversity of approaches — spanning avant-garde experimentation to commercially driven collections illustrate the programme’s reach and the continued evolution of fashion as both cultural expression and professional discipline.

As the industry recalibrates in response to sustainability demands, digital presentation formats and shifting consumer behaviour, the work recognised this year signals a generation prepared to navigate and redefine these changes.

Defining This Season’s Standard of Excellence
Across all categories, jurors identified a consistent commitment to construction integrity, material intelligence and narrative strength. Many winning works demonstrated a clear understanding of commercial viability while maintaining strong creative authorship — a balance increasingly vital within today’s fashion landscape.

For rising designers in particular, this season marked a significant milestone. Several emerging talents distinguished themselves through recognition alongside established professionals. These fashion award winners include: Aierdream Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Saboteuse, FORMOSA, Black Marquette Sneakers, Camel (China)Outdoor Supplies Co., Ltd., and many others.

A complete list of 2026 winners is available at: https://frenchfashionawards.com/winner.php.

“The entries recognised this year reflects a generation of designers who understand both discipline and distinction,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of the International Awards Associate (IAA). “Across categories, we saw clarity of concept, control of materials and a commitment to construction that signals long-term relevance. These are not momentary successes — they represent designers building sustainable creative foundations.”

Independent Evaluation by International Jury
All entries were evaluated through a blind judging process conducted by an international panel of industry professionals selected from IAA’s global judging network. Jurors represent expertise across fashion design, creative direction, textile innovation, branding and education.

These jurors include: Anna Zhang (United States), Carly Vidal-Wallace (Australia), Hanwei Su (United States), Rob Bacon (United States), Sunčana Jozić Lučić (Croatia (Hrvatska), and many others. The blind judging structure ensures impartiality and positions merit as the sole determining factor in final results.

A Platform for Rising Fashion Designers: Now Open
The French Fashion Awards remains committed to supporting emerging designers seeking international credibility. Following the announcement of the winners of Season 1, preparations are underway for the next season as submissions are accepted until the Final Extension Deadline on 21 July 2026.

The upcoming programme continues to welcome submissions across fashion design disciplines, maintaining its focus on originality, execution and impact. For many rising designers, this recognition serves as a strategic step towards broader market positioning and global exposure.

Further details regarding key dates and submission guidelines can be found on the official website here: https://frenchfashionawards.com/.

About French Fashion Awards
The French Fashion Awards is an international competition recognising excellence in global fashion design. Open to both emerging creators and established professionals, the award honours work that demonstrates originality, technical skill and industry relevance across multiple fashion disciplines.

About International Awards Associate (IAA)
Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organisation dedicated to recognising professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organiser of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Innovation Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, French Design Awards, Noble Business Awards and many more, IAA aims to honour, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry appropriate.

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March 20, 2026
Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort Introduces Beach Tiki Rentals for Hotel Guests on Anna Maria Island

Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort is excited to announce a new beachside amenity designed to enhance the guest experience: private tiki rentals on the beach.

Our goal is always to enhance the guest experience”
— Julie Murrell

BRADENTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort is excited to announce a new beachside amenity designed to enhance the guest experience: private tiki rentals on the beach. Guests staying at Silver Surf can now rent their own shaded tiki hut, creating the perfect space to relax and enjoy the stunning Gulf views of Anna Maria Island.

The newly added tikis provide a comfortable retreat from the Florida sun while still allowing guests to enjoy a full day on the beach. Each tiki rental is thoughtfully equipped with amenities designed for comfort and convenience, including a cooler filled with ice and six complimentary bottles of water, chaise lounges for relaxing, and a table with seating for four—perfect for enjoying snacks, drinks, or simply taking in the beautiful surroundings.

“Our goal is always to enhance the guest experience,” said Julie Murrell, the General Manager of Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort. “The addition of beach tikis gives our guests a convenient and comfortable way to enjoy the shoreline while having a shaded place to relax throughout the day.”

Tiki rentals are available exclusively for guests staying at the resort and offer an added level of comfort and convenience for beachgoers. Combined with the resort’s private beach access, complimentary beach chairs, and relaxed island atmosphere, the tikis create an even more enjoyable beachfront experience.

Located on the beautiful shores of Anna Maria Island, Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort is known for its welcoming hospitality and laid-back coastal charm. The addition of tiki rentals further enhances the resort’s commitment to providing memorable beach vacations for visitors from around the country.

Guests interested in reserving a beach tiki during their stay are encouraged to contact the resort in advance, as availability may be limited during peak travel seasons.

For more information, please visit:
www.silverresorts.com/silver-surf-gulf-beach-resort on Anna Maria Island. You can also follow them on social media for updates and specials.

About Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort
Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort is a beachfront resort located on the tranquil shores of Anna Maria Island, offering comfortable accommodations, private beach access, complimentary beach amenities, and a relaxed island atmosphere that makes it a favorite destination for couples, families, and beach lovers alike

Angela Rodocker
Silver Resorts
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March 20, 2026