About Us
About Us? Hmmm. Feels like one of those awkward fist date questions. But how do you sum up everything your are, your very reason for being, in a few sentences without sounding like a bad online dating ad?
Well, here’s a shot.
beYOUmag.com is the magazine for, well, beYOU.tv. To be honest, we kinda started it for us - we’re curious people. We wanted to know things, like how to live more fulfilling lives, how to become greener and how we could be more healthy in the process. Then we realized, hey, this is some good stuff here. We should share this with other people. We’re big believers in sharing.
Our contributing editorial team has grown to include certified yogis, PhDs, licensed acupuncturists, ACE certified instructors and pre/post natal experts among others. And the team keeps expanding.
We strive to provide you with the information and inspiration you need to truly live every day! We’re not watch dogs or advocates or anything like that. You might say we’re a dose of everyday enlightenment for people who have busy lives. Come on, who has time to sit on the top of a mountain all day? Not us, and we’re betting you don’t either.
Every day we’ll share something with You, big or small, life affirming or world changing. Every day we’ll help You learn more, live more, feel more. And all you have to do is keep coming back to read it, we recommend the RSS feed or newsletter, though. That way, you won’t miss a thing!
Experts
Michelle Barge, RYT
Bob Kasunic
Gregory Schnese
Andrea Page, A.C.E.
Dr. Michelle Segar
Kristin Misik, LAc
Ani Phyo
Staff
Isobella Jade
Donnell Peavy
Michelle Barge, RYT
Michelle has been practicing yoga since 1996 following a life dedicated to classical ballet. She teaches an integrated Vinyasa practice focused on proper alignment and building core strength. She has trained in some of the top yoga studios in New York City and continues to train under some of the leaders in the field: Dharma Mittra, Paula Tursi, Schuyler Grant of Kula Yoga Project, Sadie Nardini, Alison West and Tao Porchon-Lynch. She is a graduate of Sadie Nardini’s Core Strength Vinyasa Flow program and a 200-hour level RYT through the Yoga Alliance of America.
She is committed to developing health and wellness programming that addresses women’s unique needs and psychosocial barriers. Her programming is based on research that integrates women’s psychology with accepted motivational and behavior change theories. Her goal isn’t to promote health and wellness to women. She wants to empower women with the necessary knowledge and skills to become intrinsically motivated to integrate health and wellness into their lives.
Michelle’s commitment to wellness also extends off the mat to her charity work as the Board President of Concrete Safari - a Harlem-based, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the joy of fitness and healthy eating habits to inner city youths through personal training, nutritional counseling, and outdoor adventures. Michelle also has over 12 years of marketing, branding and public relations experience having worked at some of the top agencies world-wide.
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Bob Kasunic
Bob Kasunic is a 17 year advertising and marketing veteran, but please don’t hold that against him. Throughout his distinguished career, he has worked for numerous Fortune 100 clients at global Agencies such as Foote, Cone & Belding, J. Walter Thompson and Upshot, as well as the internet consultancy, Zefer.
His true joy, however, came in launching beYOU.tv. “It finally provided me with an opportunity to meld my professional background with my personal passions,” he says. “I personally know how challenging it is to live a healthy life style in todays fast-paced, fast-food culture. I love being able to provide people with so many simple and inspirational ways to make that challenge a bit easier, be it our videos, the articles on our magazine or our radio show on HealthyLife.net.”
A lifelong fitness enthusiast, he has been active from a very young age as a competitive swimmer and diver. He currently teaches at Barry’s Bootcamp in Los Angeles, practices yoga regularly and flosses nightly.
His philanthropic work includes a variety of causes, including the arts, AIDS service organizations and youth literacy and mentoring programs. A true gastronome, he revels in preparing healthy meals for family and friends any chance he gets.
His fiction writing has appeared in various publications, while his first short film made its premiere at the 2006 Chicago Reeling Film Festival.
Gregory Schnese
Gregory Schnese has a strong background in technology and has been active in the fitness community for years. He manages beYOUmag.com, where he can combine these two passions. Gregory’s technology experience includes a Master of Science degree in Management and Systems from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Information Resources from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
Some of his favorite activities include running, weightlifting, golf, tennis and racquetball. Gregory writes on topics ranging from fitness techniques to everyday tips to make life more enjoyable, you’ll find a little something for everyone.
Feel free to follow Gregory on Twitter or become his friend on Stumble Upon.
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Andrea Page, A.C.E.
Andrea is one of the leading experts in pre and postnatal fitness in North America. An A.C.E. Personal Trainer and a certified Kripaul Prenatal Postnatal Yoga teacher, not only has she trained Olympic athletes like Joy McNichol and Alison Korn, but she has also helped acclaimed singer/songwriter Tara MacLean stay fit through her pregnancy and get her pre-baby body back fast. Television hosts Liza Fromer (BT), Liz West (Star Daily) and Christine Diakos (Three Takes) have also turned to her for the tough, results-based workouts of Andrea’s SOCG recognized and OB endorsed FITMOM program. Her challenging, safe and effective approach to both pre and postnatal fitness have made Andrea and FITMOM one of the most sought after programs for celebrity and non-celebrity moms and moms to be. Andrea is also a regular guest or featured on television shows, including Entertainment Tonight, The Mom Show, Breakfast Television and The Perfect Fit and is routinely featured in national magazines, such as Pregnancy, Chatelaine and Today’s Parent.
Dr. Michelle Segar
Michelle is a researcher at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender at the University of Michigan. She has a Ph.D. in Psychology and Master’s Degrees in Health Behavior - Health Education (M.P.H.) and in Kinesiology (M.S.) from the University of Michigan. Her published research has been referred to in many media sources including The Washington Post, Health, Prevention, Shape, WebMD, Self, Women’s Day, Working Mother, Runner’s World and more. She coaches women around the country by telephone to change their mindsets so they can prioritize their own self-care and stay motivated to exercise through her Essential Steps program.
Michelle is committed to developing health and wellness programming that addresses women’s unique needs and psychosocial barriers. Her programming is based on research that integrates women’s psychology with accepted motivational and behavior change theories. Her goal isn’t to promote health and wellness to women. She wants to empower women with the necessary knowledge and skills to become intrinsically motivated to integrate health and wellness into their lives.
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Kristin Misik, LAc
Kristin began her journey into medicine and wellness with undergraduate work in biology at the University of Central Florida. While studying Shiatsu and massage therapy she discovered the ancient and fascinating world of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Intrigued by its intricacies and vastness Kristin began to explore this form of medicine and quench her thirst for knowledge of alternative healing. She received her National Certification in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine in Asheville, NC and moved to New York to apply her insight and skills in the big city.
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Ani Phyo
Ani Phyo is the host of the most popular uncooking show on YouTube. She’s also the author of the internationally acclaimed best seller “Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen: Delectable Living Food Recipes.” Ani has been serving-up the West Coast since 1999 hosting special events while speaking on the topics of nutrition, food, fueling for optimal performance and the attainment of overall well being.
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Isobella Jade
Isobella is a body part model and the author of a modeling memoir called Almost 5’4.” With a background in advertising and marketing she lives by her inspirational motto of “Being your own publicist.” On her blogs and pod cast she promotes the power of self promotion in the areas of publishing, modeling, and small business.
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Donnell Peavy
Donnell Peavy is a fitness enthusiast with a passion for strength training and martial arts. He has participated in sports ranging from league bowling to hurdling and in his 24 years of martial arts experience trained in Muay Thai, Judo, Long Fist Kung Fu, Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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