The Women of ARTbody

"An important aspect of ARTbody and my mission is that it's about and for real women. I am privileged to get to know and work with so many amazing women. I want to share their expertise as a resource for you and to expand the ARTbody community. Listed below are a few ARTbody clients who own their own business and/or have a talent they want to share."

—Angela Renee, Creator & Director, ARTbody

Heather Falconer Behm

Managing Partner, Campagnola, Union Pizzeria, Hummingbird Kitchen
847.465.6680; click to email

A theatrical foodie, Heather met her future partners after joining the staff of Campagnola. Her wide-ranging experience equipped her for her most recent role as Managing Partner in the opening of Evanston darling, Union Pizzeria. Heather's finely tuned awareness of what makes a restaurant both fun and welcoming combined with her ability to organize and plow through a diverse and jam-packed to-do list, she keeps the entire team moving forward and the customers happily coming back. Partnering once again, she gladly joins the trio bringing Hummingbird Kitchen on the scene, offering on-premises, top-of-the-line catering with a fully-equipped mobile food kitchen.

Monica Childs

Realtor, @properties
847.751.0266; click to email
Monica has been successfully selling real estate on the North Shore since 2004. She prides herself on neighborhood knowledge, understanding the current market and servicing her clients. Working with @properties gives her access to of the moment marketing materials that provide outstanding results.

Toni DiDonato

Band Leader and Vocalist, Rendezvous Music
847.673.5383; 847.452.4092
Toni and her rockin' band provide great, fun dance music for private events! Specializing in the greatest known hits and dance repertoire from the last five decades of music, Rendezvous ensures the success of every party! Rendezvous is well-known for it's concert-style, audience engaging, high energy performances.

Julie A. Doherty, LCPC, ACHt

Psychotherapist, Empowerment Therapies
847.987.3419
Julie is a licensed clinical professional counselor in private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy as well as counseling and coaching and works with individuals, couples and families. Her focus is on helping clients to empower themselves and heal all the ways they feel stuck. "I love witnessing clients awaken to their potential!"

Laura Hamm

Laura Hamm Photography
Flutist-performer and teacher
847.732.2496; click to email
Laura's photography encompasses portraiture of people and pets, event/performance and fine art (travel/flora/animals). As a accomplished flutist, she teaches private flute lessons at her home in Evanston and performs with Chicago Sinfonieta, the Joffrey Ballet Orchestra and Trio Chicago and Friends. She has an MM degree from Northwestern University.
Sherry Kraft Kelly

Sherry Kraft Kelly

Small Business Consultant
773.879.0392; click to email
Sherry offers support to small businesses, specializing in marketing and project management. She has worked with clients in the healthcare, interior woodworking, real estate, incentive, merchant organization and fitness industries, among others. As a previous small business owner in Evanston, she understands the excitement and challenges of running a business.

Kelly Kerwin

Founder, Little Home Away from Home
847.501.0854; click to email
Kelly's family started a charity called Little Home Away from Home which makes dollhouses and donates them to domestic violence agencies to be used by abused children in play therapy programs. The dollhouses contain rough-hewn furniture and handmade accessories crafted from surplus materials and attic treasures. Decorated with a little whimsy and a little refinement, the houses are meant to create a safe place so when a child sits down to play, she finds comfort within the small spaces and may open her mind to larger possibilities.

Jill King-Wynn

Director, Founder and Instructor, Artists Seeds
www.JillKingStudio.com
Artists Seeds is an artist-run studio/workshop based right in the heart of Evanston. Release your creative seeds and learn to access your natural artistic talents in an open and supportive environment. Collaborate with a seasoned instructor who will gently guide and encourage the budding or experienced artist to uncover hidden visions and engage in the process of artmaking. Artists Seeds offers classes and workshops that inspire students to detach from every stresses and develop an appreciation for their own creative energies. Jill loves providing the opportunity for kindred spirits to come together and plant a foundation for forming a life that stems from within.

Sofia Kukulka

Independent Consultant, Arbonne
847.612.4611, click to email
Sofia is an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International, a brand of premium Swiss-formulated, botanically-based skin care, nutrition and weight-loss products. "Pure, Safe and Beneficial," Arbonne's products are vegan, and free of known harmful chemicals and animal products. Host a fun get-together with your friends to experience Arbonne products in the comfort of your own home and receive gifts and samples to try out.

Catherine McCulloch

Catherine McCulloch Landscapes
847.323.3754, click to email
Cathy offers personalized landscape design, consultation and installation. Whether you have a small or large property, Cathy can create a design to fit your needs. Experienced with new construction as well as small garden renovations, Cathy's designs can include hardscape features such as terraces, seat-walls, patios, walk ways, water features, and grilling areas.

Lacey Ogbolumani

Interior Designer, Lacey O. Design
click to email
Lacey has been working in the Interior Design field for more than eight years. She works with clients in all areas of residential design from picking paint colors or furniture, renovating bathrooms, pre-sale staging and historic preservation, and more. She's completed many projects from designing a 3,000 square-foot. condo from raw concrete to furnished home to restoring a 100+ year old Craftsman Tudor from top to bottom.

Kim Pierceall

Prez and Founder, Grotto Communications, Inc.
847.475.9724; click to email
As head of Grotto Communications in Evanston, Kim works closely with business owners and organization leaders to design and engage integrated marketing communications strategies that get results. From developing comprehensive plans to creating and delivering the materials, her team often functions as an outsourced marketing department, providing entrepreneurs and visionary leaders with expert support in web site development, social media marketing, print ads and materials and much more.

Nina Uziel-Miller, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Chicago Psychotherapy Group
312.440.9396; click to email
Dr. Nina Uziel-Miller provides both short-term, problem-focused work, as well as longer term insight-oriented and relational psychotherapy. She works with clients struggling with a wide range of issues including difficulties with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems in relationships (related to dating, marriage, parenting, separation, and divorce), as well as issues related to career development and general life satisfaction. She also has specialized training and expertise in women's health. She received her degree from Northwestern University where she is currently on faculty. Offices in Chicago and Evanston.