Newport Beach’s Hottest New Event Venue, Opened!
“Bacara Events by Naz” Hosted an Evening of Festivities Emceed by Taylor Armstrong of RHOBH
Newport Beach, CA) - Orange County resident Naz Tukhi has curated VIP special events in Southern California for over thirteen years. As a mother to three sons, she started her journey as a special event designer by creating unique and lavish floral designs for the spaces her clients were using for their events. Her event planning company now caters to weddings, birthdays, bridal and baby showers, concerts and vendor events. In addition, she proudly announces a VIP mixer to introduce the community to the newest, hottest event space in Newport Beach, “Bacara Events by Naz.”
The “Bacara Events by Naz” space is Newport’s newest luxury event location, overlooking the Newport Harbor. The event space can be rented out; rental of the space includes everything from a sound system to lighting, furnishings, time to set up and break down and a cleanup crew. Bacara offers additional services of flower wall backdrops, linens, cake table decorations and customizable pillows and throws to match themes.
Taylor Armstrong, emceed the evening’s festivities. Taylor is best known for her role on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Real Housewives of Orange County and she is currently the host of “TNT with Taylor.”
Guests were treated to delicious catered food, drinks by CurlyBartender, a 360 photo booth, music by DJ Mike Soltanistiloa, silent auction and raffle items including treatments from Luminary MD and Luv & Care Wellness Spa, bouquets by Minabella Roses, 1 ct diamond stud earrings from Newport Watch Jewelry and Loan, yacht rental from “No Exceptions” yachts, one of a kind original art by Kaisa G, Bacara venue rental, a $20,000 wealth blueprint from Hall Wealth Management Group, a $1200 bottle of Comisario tequila and gift bags stuffed to the max. Gift bag items included full size bottles of Safety Shot, Kings of Prohibition wine, delicious options of Gruvi crafted non-alcoholic drinks, shampoo and Vitamin C brightening powder from Vitabrid C12. Gorgeous plush towels from High Seas Cannabis Boutique in Costa Mesa, gift certificates to the Facial Lounge Costa Mesa, Luv & Care Wellness Spa and stunning purses from Haute & Happy.
Naz loves this community, and provided a portion of the proceeds of this event to benefit the non-profit, Miracles for Kids charity.
For more information or to book Naz for an interview about the launch event or the new event space, please contact Cathy Cardenas Public Relations:
Cathy Cardenas 208-713-3573 Cathy@CathyCardenas.com
Erin Calhoun-Dulaney 310-694-2656 Erin@CathyCardenas.com
Barbara Zaun
Leadership Reformulated
Barbara Zaun, a dynamic professional in the NFL for over 20 years, is passionate about transformational leadership, and recently received a certificate from the Yale School of Management Executive Education Women’s Leadership Program. She is a regular panelist on leadership forums and will be a featured speaker for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame’s “Before the Snap”.
Barbara’s approach to innovation within her role has led to many firsts. She was instrumental in the creation of a first-of-its-kind mobile app, and within 5 days of the launch, it ranked on Google Play’s list of Top 5 Sports Apps. She fostered the inclusion of environmental sustainability into projects prior to it being a mainstream practice, resulting in the first eco-friendly themed calendar in the NFL.
Barbara implemented progressive branding which led to the Eagles Cheerleaders’ highly publicized, elite status in the NFL. She was also involved in the collaboration with famed designer Vera Wang, making the Eagles Cheerleaders the first in the NFL to be outfitted by an internationally renowned designer, highlighted during prestigious New York Fashion Week.
Barbara directed the Eagles Entertainment Teams international promotional tours in the UK, Mexico, Canada, and Hong Kong along with goodwill military tours to Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Diego Garcia, South Korea, Bosnia and Kosovo. She managed all the Entertainment Teams publicity and participation at major sporting events including Super Bowl LVII, Super Bowl LII, and Super Bowl XXIX.
Barbara has obtained high-profile opportunities for the Entertainment Teams including features in top publications such as Vogue and Elle, national television features including Good Morning America, TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel Live and international media features with outlets including Sky Sports, BBC, and ESPN Asia, as well as live in-concert performances with iconic music artists such as Queen and NKOTB. She was also the Executive Producer of a popular one-hour special aired on NFL Network. Committed to humanitarian outreach, Barbara has facilitated numerous international community service trips within the organization, including partnering with Waves for Water to provide Dominican Republic villages El Cajuil and Macao La Ceiba with access to clean water and aiding to improve living conditions for orphaned children in Mexico.
Prior to the NFL, Barbara was a titleholder and keynote speaker within the Miss America Organization and also awarded a prestigious Miss America Community Service Award. She has a diverse background in both sports and entertainment, formerly working in professional baseball and soccer, as well as the modeling and television industry.
BUSINESS AS USUAL!
ENTREPRENEUR AND PUBLIC RELATIONS POWERHOUSE
CATHY CARDENAS HAS BEEN INSPIRING OTHERS FOR YEARS
AND CONTINUES TO DO SO WITH THE LAUNCH OF
HER NEWEST VENTURES
For more than two decades, Cathy Cardenas has earned her reputation as one of the most successful and prominent entrepreneur publicists in the entertainment and branding industries. Her secret to success? Innovate - even when things are great. Cardenas lives this motto in her day-to-day life, as well as when she isn’t overseeing the operations at her firm Cathy Cardenas PR.
Cathy is the youngest of seven children. Growing up, nothing came easy to her. This, coupled with having to also parent her two children by herself for the majority of their lives, Cardenas’ experience of having to work hard her entire life has paved the way for her successful career in public relations. She thrives in combining her collective experience and knowledge from all customer touch-points including public relations, sales, marketing, events, lead generation and fundraising to build awareness, drive sales and foster positive reputations for her clients.
Her customer base ranges from large companies to philanthropic organizations, professional athletes to lifestyle personalities. Her expertise has generated proven results across a wide variety of industries in saturated markets. She has headed up the creative development of unique events, creative marketing tactics, block and tackle media relations. Cardenas has secured high-profile placements across the country and her clients have been seen in: USA Today, Nightline, Good Morning America, Entrepreneur, TODAY show, Tonight Show, ELLEN and CBS Evening News, to name just a few.
While Cardenas could have solely focused on her for-profit work, perhaps what is most notable about the PR maven is her heart for philanthropy. Over the past two decades, Cardenas’ drive has been applauded by many organizations and has resulted in significant professional and personal achievements. Cardenas was the 2011 Jefferson Award Recipient, which honored her charity work for both military wives and women’s and children’s shelters. In 2010, Cardenas was a finalist for the International Stevie Award for Women in Business, which recognized her innovative approach to business and community projects that supported Ethiopian Refugee families. She was also acknowledged as a part of several high-profile lists and accolades, including Business Women of the Year, Champion of the Year and 30 Women to Watch. It should be noted that all of her nonprofit charities could be honored and awarded.
Known for her upbeat energy and intuitive spirit, Cardenas has also hosted her own weekly radio show Inspiring SA. She was the keynote speaker for the National Association of Women Business Owners in 2010.
“My career has been a long road of innovation and dedication that has kept my clients, and subsequently myself, at the forefront of the industry. When I look back, each opportunity has helped me to level up and continue to challenge myself to always keep growing,” says Cardenas.
Cardenas has again combined her talents and philanthropic endeavors with her creation of additional revenue streams, but those that also fund charities close to her heart; Hope Wear Clothing and Grace Begins, the Podcast. Hope Wear Clothing is a line of apparel with inspirational messages such as, “Blessed,” “loved.”, “Keep Going” and “Gratitude”. The Hope Wear holiday collections have been best sellers year after year, with tees and sweatshirts branded with eye-catching designs and heart warming phrases such as, “Santa’s Favorite,” and “Thankful.”
Designed to inspire people around the world to share inspirational messages with one another daily, Hope Wear Clothing is known for its fresh, minimalistic designs of encouragement. From fitted tees to jersey shirts, classic hoodies to tank tops, each design is made from high-quality materials and features Hope Wear Clothing’s belief of love, faith, beauty and patriotism in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes.
“I have had a lot of professional highs over the years but nothing has been as personal to me as working on inspirational clothing that makes people happy to wear, on any given day,” said Cardenas. “We design clothes that we genuinely want to wear; Hope Wear is comfortable, stylish and meaningful.” As an extension of her philanthropic effort, a portion of proceeds from clothing donated to several organizations close to their heart, including: Hope Mental Health Foundation, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation and Veterans Matter.
With the success of her inspirational clothing line comes many new ventures and opportunities like the launching of her new podcast coming out in 2024 called, “Grace Begins.” Throughout Cathy’s career, the one thing that has stood out to her in her business dealings is the faith of the many people she has met over the years. Grace Begins will allow her to bring those stories to the world, live via her podcast.
Grace Begins podcast invites listeners to embark on a transformative journey where the profound intersection of grace, resilience, and personal growth is explored. Hosted by Cathy Cardenas, this podcast delves into the stories of individuals who have navigated life's challenges with unwavering grace, emerging stronger and more resilient than ever.
Each week, intimate conversations are shared by inspiring guests who divulge their experiences, unique triumphs and wisdom gained along their paths. From overcoming adversity to finding purpose, “Grace Begins” is a sanctuary for those seeking solace and motivation in the face of life’s uncertainties.
Whether you’re navigating a personal transformation, seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the incredible power of grace, this podcast is your compass. Tune in for heartfelt stories, insightful reflections and practical advice that will empower listeners to embrace the beauty that arises when grace begins. Cathy is excited to share journeys of self-discovery, resilience and the enduring power of grace in our lives.
For more information on Cathy Cardenas, please visit www.CathyCardenas.com.
Article credit: Tony Jimenez
Photography: C Morris Photography
Long Island’s most exclusive Event of the Year hosted by Tiffany Haddish!
CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
Manhattan, NY - Long Island’s exclusive Golf Classic weekend returns this summer with
another long list of celebrities and athletes on board. Mr. Michael Mak, President and Founder of Celebrity Sports Entertainment, proudly presents the 1-800-LIQUORSCelebrity Golf Classic at The Oheka Castle on Long Island in New York, Sunday, July 30th and Monday, July 31st.
CSE’s jam-packed weekend revolves around a Celebrity Golf Tournament benefiting their cause
D-Up-On-Cancer. The weekend offers ticket holders and guests to CSE’s live performances and
special guest DJs, as well as Casino Room access, fireworks show, open bar, dinner gala, auction/raffle and entry pass to the Oheka Castle grounds. Pop-up shops, a red carpet step and repeat, and cigar lounge will be available for attendees, creating a lavish Great Gatsby vibe. Athletes and celebrity attendees include Tiffany Haddish, CC Sabathia, Erin Cahill, Larsa Pippen, Marcus Jordan, Ja Rule, Jimmy Rollins, Amanda Saccomanno and more.
We are thankful for sponsors who have joined us this year including Wooshi World, Dan’s Papers, Parlor Games, Irie, TicketBash, Powered by Bucked Up Energy Drinks and Enhance Health. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities email sponsorsors@cse.team.
To attend the parties or play golf as a single or for a team, visit www.ticketbash.com/oheka .
For more information and tickets please visit:www.celebritysportsentertainment.com.
To schedule press interviews or submit for VIP and or Media access for the red carpet, email
Cathy Cardenas at cathy@cathycardenas.com or call 208-713-3573.
Weekend Breakdown:
Location:
Oheka Castle
135 W Gate Dr
Huntington, NY 11743
Dates:
-Sunday, July 30th, 2023
-Monday, July 31st, 2023
Sunday, July 30th
START: 7:00pm
A Great Gatsby Affair
Red Carpet: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner: 8:00pm-9:30pm
DJ & Entertainment: 8:00pm-1:00am
Firework Show: 9:45 pm-10:00 pm
Dessert & Cigars: 10:00pm-11:30pm
Black Jack Tournament: 10:30pm-11:00pm
Casino Operation: 7:00pm-1:00am
END: 1:00am
Monday, July 31st 2023
START: 10:00am
1-800-Liquors Celebrity Golf Classic
Breakfast: 10:00am-12:00pm
Golf Registration: 10:00am-12:00pm
Golf Red Carpet: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Golf Tournament: 1:00pm-6:00pm
The 19 th Hole: The Golf Classic After Party
Red Carpet: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner: 8:00pm-9:30pm
DJ & Entertainment: 8:00pm-1:00am
Dessert & Cigars: 10:00pm-11:30pm
Black Jack Tournament: 10:30pm-11:00pm
Casino Operation: 7:00pm-1:00am
END: 1:00am
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Charity Website:
DUpOnCancer.Org
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About Sponsors: Michael is thrilled to share his new business venture with you and your
Media affiliates. Mr. Mak hopes you are familiar with some of his other brands like Boom Cups,
the 50K Charity Challenge, Parlor Games and 1-800-LIQUORS.
Celebrity Sports and Entertainment: Mak first introduced Celebrity Sports Entertainment on
Star Island in Miami to celebrate Mayweather’s 44th Birthday bash. Since the launch of CSE,
word spread of Mak’s successful Miami party and latest red-carpet event(s) in LA, NV, GA, NY
and FL with his brand, Boom Cups. Mak’s company Boom Cups supports events that benefit
organizations like Teen Cancer America. He has partnered with renowned companies like
Monster Energy, iHeartRadio, The Money Team, Power 106, and Idol Roc Entertainment for his
Celebrity Charity Basketball Game, the 50K Charity Challenge benefiting D-Up on Cancer.
Mak’s expansion with Celebrity Sports Entertainment comes on the heels of receiving positive
media attention while working with high profile figures to bring awareness to various causes.
With a long list of past and present celebrity participants like Justin Bieber, Rob Gronkowski,
Iggy Azalea, Camille Kostek, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Blake Griffin, Nick Cannon, Kyle
Kuzma, Madison Beer, Terrell Owens, Justina Valentine, Tyga and many more, Mak continues
to seek the industry’s interest. CSE recently produced two hit After-Parties at The Versace Mansion and The Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida during F1 Miami.
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1-800-LIQUORS:
We make gifting liquor easy by downloading the 1-800-LIQUORS App or call toll free 1-800-
LIQUORS. 1-800-LIQUORS enhances the way people think of connecting with one another by
being able to browse, purchase and create a unique gifting experience through our App.
LESLIE BLACK
FIRST COMES LOVE
THEN COMES MURDER
First Comes Love Then Comes Murder cast: Guyviaud Joseph, Jennifer Sears, Angela Davis. First Comes Love Then Comes Murder Release Date: 9 July 2023 (TV One). First Comes Love Then Comes Murder Director: Bobby Yan. First Comes Love Then Comes Murder is looking full of Drama. So grateful to the whole team and cast who put in efforts to create something amazing. The most sought-after destination for entertainment that is top-quality has announced its thrilling slate of suspenseful summer films.
First Comes Love Then Comes Murder is an American Drama movie (2023). Guyviaud Joseph, Jennifer Sears, Angela Davis are the main cast of First Comes Love Then Comes Murder (2023). He loves her. He does not love her. Be prepared. First Comes Love Then Comes Murder is a story of deceit, love, and the need to survive. Don’t miss the premiere this the 16th of July on Sunday at 9 pm/8c on TV One!
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DJ MARS Talks about his career, NY loosing it's sound and ATL saving Hip Hop
Members Only TV Series
INTERIOR DESIGNER, HGTV HOST, AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT BREEGAN JANE EXPANDS OFFERINGS WITH NEW ONLINE CONSULTATION SERVICE TO BRING ACCESSIBILITY TO MODERN, APPROACHABLE LUXURY
Los Angeles, CA- In the world of interior design, few people have had a meteoric rise to the top of the industry like Breegan Jane. Known as “The Homemaker,” Breegan is a regular fixture on a variety of HGTV shows, with appearances on/in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Today Show, Food Network, Vogue, LA Times, Huffington Post. The star is one of the most sought-after interior designers across the country, having executed high-profile projects for celebrities, business moguls, and restaurateurs, and is excited to introduce her online consulting services, where she can continue to connect her modern, approachable luxury style with women across the country.
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY HOSTS THE 23RD ANNUAL CELEBRITY SWEAT FLAG FOOTBALL CHALLENGE®
In support of First Responders, Military Service Members and Their Families
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: (January 10, 2023): Celebrity Sweat®, the #1 celebrity lifestyle brand is back with its 23rd Annual Celebrity Flag Football Challenge® Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM MST, in Phoenix at the Grand Canyon University Stadium. Doors open at 11:00 AM MST with an awesome, super-fun tailgate zone, offering activities, prizes, giveaways, and food. There will also be an exciting half-time show featuring “Fighter Country Talent”, an amazing rock and roll band composed of Active Duty Military from Luke Airforce Base. “We’re thrilled for this year’s 23rd Annual Celebrity Flag Football Challenge®,” said Lisa Levine, CEO of Celebrity Sweat.
“This annual event allows the entire community to participate in the excitement of Super Bowl Weekend, always bringing the best of athletes and celebrities together to support Military and First Responders.” The Celebrity Flag Football Challenge® is a family-fun event, open to fans of all ages. Up to thirty athletes and celebrities will play in the competitive flag football game, and First Responders, Military Service Members and their families from across Arizona, are invited as special guests. The 23rd Annual event will feature Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, Tracy McGrady, and his Pro Football Hall of Fame captain, Michael Irvin, as they prepare for what could be their toughest challenge yet. In the past two years, Team T-Mac has emerged victorious, however this year’s opposing QB will be no cake-walk, as Robert Griffin III confidently steps onto the field with Doug Flutie as his captain! Can the two Heisman Trophy winners take down the champs?! Other celebrities and athletes currently scheduled to participate include Anthony Anderson, Rob Riggle, Justin Gaethje, Sean O’Malley, Diplo, Wale, Shawn Marion, Frankie Muniz, and many more.
NBC Channel 12–Arizona will cover the Game live locally, with national coverage expected, as well. Celebrity Sweat is honored to bring this affordable annual community event of fun, food, and entertainment to hometown fans of Phoenix, surrounding communities, and to visiting sports enthusiasts from around the world. For details, ticket information and updates go to: celebflagfootball.com *Athletes and Celebrities subject to change* ABOUT CELEBRITY SWEAT: Celebrity Sweat is the #1 celebrity lifestyle brand bringing the best of athletes, celebrities, and entertainers together to showcase the value of active and healthy living. Catch full episodes on the Celebrity Sweat YouTube Channel.