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We believe in equality and are happy to contribute to the publishing industry by creating Connextions Magazine, which celebrates the unique life and styles of the LGBT community, in America and beyond.  Our publication features content that is relevant to the LGBT community but does not segregate our allies in the straight world.  20% of the content in each issue focuses on a particular State within America to bring you gay owned and gay friendly businesses and travel destinations.  The magazine will feature one state in each issue and proudly portray the PRIDE in each of the United States!

We believe that there is strength in numbers!  Join our journey by subscribing free!  To learn more about the ‘Concept behind Connextions’ please feel free to view our video.

We believe that we ‘are’ the people!  We are your neighbors, your friends, and your ‘family!’  Connextions Magazine strives to support the notion that although as individuals we are unique and we are all united!


Shelly Straub, Editor-in-Chief

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Shelly re-enters the trade publishing arena as a welcome addition to USA's efforts to rejuvenate our  economy, and fills a powerful niche through the creation of Connextions Magazine.  Straub is utilizing her experience in project management, scheduling, coordination, reporting, administration and accounting to create a multi-interest journal serving the field.  Her previous publications include:  CNY Architecture & Construction, AIA CNY publications, AIA NYS Desk Reference, along with the AIA CNY Annual Design & Build Award Ceremony publication.

Shelly Straub, a self-styled declaration of independence, combined with a skilled team of writers, designers, photographers, promoters, and dreamers, plans to add a strong voice to the people involved in establishing our LGBT community as an economic giant.
shelly@connextionsmagazine.com

Lucia Camarda, Art Director

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With her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the American Intercontinental University in Florida, Lucia brings innovation and creativitiy to Connextions Magazine.

Lucia maintains a passion for graphic design, imagery, and the art of photography. 
Charitable contributions include United Way Benefit Motorcycle Rides, United Way build a playground, Chadwick Residence restoration project and JROTC counselor, Arizona.

As a dedicated and committed Armed Forces Reservist, with over a dozen commendations for leadership excellence, Lucia raises the bar of expectations for diverse perspectives of many topics to be involved in Connextions Magazine!

Bernadette Maher, Director of Sales & Marketing

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Bernadette Maher comes to us as a native of New York, after recently spending time in North Carolina.  With an extensive background in Administrative Management, Berni wastes no time in taking on any challenge set before her.  Personality and charisma encompass Berni naturally and radiates around her.  She brings to the Connextions Team an unbelievable amount of passion and excitement that she shares with everyone, making her potential clients more like friends being welcomed into the family.

Connect with Berni to learn about all the ways to market your business through the pages of Connextions Magazine!

315-380-6883
sales@connextionsmagazine.com

Edward Truth, Contributing Writer

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Edward Truth is a New York City-based journalist and critical theorist.
Follow him on Twitter @EdwardTruth


Stu Gallagher Photography

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Stu is a photographer who does it all, yet his work looks like no one else’s.  He captures everything from formal portraits to heartwarming candids, booming city architecture and quiet rural landscapes, along with vibrant wildlife that can get a little wild.

No matter what he is shooting, his careful eye catches and coaxes out the quirky, the real, the beautiful. In front of his lens, people become personalities, street lamps become  stars and an afternoon on the lake is transformed into a day you’ll never forget.

His landscape, nature and architecture work has been published in Connextions Magazine, Syracuse Magazine and the Syracuse Post-Standard. He has shot concerts for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Vince Neil, and his work is currently being circulated on over 100,000 envelopes nationwide for Delta Waterfowl.  http://stugallagherphotography.com

Maria Lesetz, Contributing Writer

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Maria Lesetz is a Health & Happiness Coach and founder of Lovin’ Life – a life coaching company that specializes in facilitating powerful, personal transformations in physical and emotional well-being, helping all her clients breakthrough every obstacle that stops them from living out their dreams!  Maria's high-energy, passion and enthusiasm for life inspire thousands through one-on-one coaching, guest appearances on radio shows and television, motivational speaking engagements and her free Lovin’ Life e-zine available through her coaching company where you will receive upon sign-up her Worries Be Gone report: The Top 7 Tips to be Happy 4 Life! 

Contact Maria at: www.LovinLifeNow.com, e-mail her directly at Maria@MariaLesetz.com.  Twitter: @Lovin_Life  or  Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/maria.lesetz)




Abigail Rome, Contributing Writer

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With a Master's degree in plant ecology, Abi worked in natural areas conservation for many years in the eastern U.S. and in South America.  She continues to support the cause by offering ecotours, as well as yoga retreats, to Latin America.  And, she is an accomplished freelance writer.  Her blogs and articles focus on same-sex marriage, as well as her travel adventures.  Learn more at www.tierra-vista.org and www.abitravelblog.wordpress.com


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