#Chicago LIVE Launch of #ShineThroughtheNoise - VIP Style

Buenas Dias

WOW! What an awesome week this has been, yet only a preparation for what's to come this weekend. So So AMPED UP for the Chicago LIVE Launch of Secrets to Shine Through The Noise!

You're Invited For

VIP Launch Party at Nando Milano Trattoria
2114 West Division Street, Chicago

We will celebrate the launch of Secrets to Shine Through The Noise with a delicious Italian meal, and a special theme drink and menu from Chef Alessio.

• RSVP required: Akasha@AkashaGarnier.com
• Date: Sunday, 18 September 2016
• Time: Entrance from 4:30 - 6:00pm with Dinner from 6:30- 8:30pm ala carte & specials by Chef Alessio (individual menu prices)
• Bonus: Complimentary appetizers, special #ShineThroughtheNoise cocktail toast & book signing.

10% of proceeds from book sales go to Teen Cancer America. Nando Milano will donate an additional 10% for those who buy the book and dine at Nando.

Special Limited Edition SHINE Bracelets {custom crafted in Greece} will be available for the first 40 people to buy the book that night.

Related Posts:

Cover Reveal: Shine Through the Noise

#Giveaway ~ 2 x Stellar Shine Promo Packs

#BloggersWanted ~ Secrets to #ShineThroughtheNoise

#REVIEW ~ Secrets to #ShineThroughtheNoise

✨ Happy #ReleaseDay for #ShineThroughtheNoise ✨
BUY>> https://t.co/iDCGwXnSNY#WednesdayWisdom #BookLaunch #Party pic.twitter.com/k2yYnWcxuq

— Enricoh Alfonzo (@Alfonzowords) August 17, 2016

The Hype is REAL

I will update this post with all the exciting news & pretty views as they develop this weekend. It's going to be one helluva awesome experience for all those who attend.

As voted by the popular demand this Travel coloring image was chosen. It is also one of the excercizes from the book>>> to color it in.

Finally got around to coloring in mine, I have to admit it's been most rewarding in undeniable therapeutic fashion.

I certainly felt the tension release from my shoulders while coloring in this image. Secrets to Shine Through The Noise is filled with amazing nuggets like these just waiting for you to explore and achieve. Get your copy now :-)







Here's some Friday Feeling Music & Motivation Vibes

Did you know? Theo James of the Divergent & Underworld fame can sing!

Theo was the frontman of band Makora, before becoming singer and guitarist for the band Shere Khan.

I really enjoy his band's unique sound & lyrics. 

Check out this awesome second track too,

Straight up - Theo James
Blog Post:

#FridayFeeling Music Playlist

Shere Khan: Theo James~ Skin

Ronda Rousey

#ShineThroughtheNoise 

#Chicago

Who stays in Chicago? Who's going to the VIP Launch Party on Sunday?

Help spread the word, if you know people in the Chicago area.

© Enricoh Alfonzo ~ Alfonzo Words

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#Giveaway ~ 2 x Stellar Shine Promo Packs

Woooohooo It's #FreebieFriday!!
Here's your chance to WIN WIN WIN Big with Akasha Garnier.
To honor the launch of her book Secrets to Shine Through The Noise, Akasha is giving away exclusive Stellar Shine Promo Packs to TWO lucky, lucky readers. How awesome is that?!!

The Hype is REAL

This launch week we've celebrated some ground-breaking success on social media. The responses & interaction has been phenomenal! Well on it's way to a million impressions in a week with thousands of retweets daily.

Check out this tweet sent to Oprah & her Magazine.

Hi @Oprah @O_Magazine Have you read #ShineThroughtheNoise? https://t.co/xVyz77kgsf #ItsWorththeTrip #TeamAkasha pic.twitter.com/QNuXDeqPgE

— 200 Saturdays (@200Saturdays) August 17, 2016

And this one for #ReleaseDAY of Secrets to Shine Through The Noise 

✨ Happy #ReleaseDay for #ShineThroughtheNoise ✨
BUY>> https://t.co/iDCGwXnSNY#WednesdayWisdom #BookLaunch #Party pic.twitter.com/k2yYnWcxuq

— Enricoh Alfonzo (@Alfonzowords) August 17, 2016

I know, right?! 1,000+ retweets since 17th August 2016 & counting! I couldn't believe my eyes, a friend even asked me "At what point do you consider it viral?" haha. Be sure to check out the live tweet & all the replies received from #TeamAkasha plus new Tribe members.

Shine-Tastic Reviews & Views

Holy Spatula the reviews received so far have been positively glowing & Shine-Tastic!
Check them out by clicking on the highlighted name:

• By @LiveYourNow
• By @Benita Govender
• By @200 Saturdays

#REVIEW ~ Secrets to #ShineThroughtheNoise
💓 https://t.co/4s3AiyJtDs 💓#BookReview #SelfHelp #BloggersWanted #Wisdom pic.twitter.com/pW4zJ3p8rh

— Enricoh Alfonzo (@Alfonzowords) August 17, 2016

Stellar Shine Promo Prize

Two lucky winners will receive the following in their Promo Packs:

1. A Signed copy of Secrets to Shine Through The Noise

2.  2 Custom made SHINE Bracelets

Received my 💓 #Shine #Bracelet#ShineThroughtheNoise #ItsWorthTheTrip #TeamAkasha
Get Yours> https://t.co/aFSw2agFhr pic.twitter.com/sNyNiz7qry

— Enricoh Alfonzo (@Alfonzowords) August 15, 2016

3. $100 Gift Certificate @ Nando Milano Trattoria in Chicago

Have a SHINE cocktail toast with Akasha
"If they get to Chicago on their own, I would work it out to be there and welcome them with a toast. Dario & Chef Alessio will make a special shine cocktail for my launch event Sept 18 and the winner will get that cocktail to toast and celebrate success with me in person."
Enjoy the VIP event with this amazing author & mentor.

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Ganbatte, Vaya con Dios & Goodluck to Everyone!

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Some Celebration FUN!

~Be Kind to One Another~ Ellen Degeneres

Food Tag: Gourmet Soiree

Inspire. Create. Write. TM

Ever since I stepped into the chaotic world of social media in April, Gourmet Soiree has been so supportive and she always makes time to share out my content. So I'm here to return the favor in appreciation. Join me as we Glimpse into her fun-filled, adventure-driven & talented lifestyle.

Gourmet Soiree is a retired event planner on the quest for authentic people, places & pairings. 

Writer & Dead Poets Society member

Carpe diem. 

~"Make your lives extraordinary."~

1. What is your favorite cuisine? 

• Italian

2. The best place to get supper in the city where you live? 

• Nando Milano Trattoria, Chicago Wicker Park neighborhood 

3. Favorite chef ? 

• Chef Alessio Vullo @ Nando Milano Trattoria Chicago 

4. How do you take your coffee/tea? 

• Coffee with a little non-fat milk; green tea to pep up for a workout. 

5. What cook book do you use the most? 

• “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”, Julia Child

6. If you could open your own restaurant what type of food would you serve and what would your restaurant be called?

• I know the restaurant life is truly 24/7 so I would strive for more balance. I would love to cater some select upscale events that involve sailing (with a covered boat option in case of inclement weather) and dessert on the lanai in Maui. 

7. What’s on your pizza?

• I don’t eat pizza very often as I’m in training for some red carpet events.  
• If I do I am a classic Pizzeria Uno gal, Chicago deep dish with sausage and green pepper 

8. Favorite cooking utensil? 

• Whisk 

9. What is your favorite home cooked meal?

• Chef Alessio’s Signature dish: Cavatelli al PISTACCHIO e GAMBERONI 
• House made cavatelli with tiger prawns in pistachio cream

10. 3 ingredients you can’t live without?

• NA

11. The most interesting food you have eaten? (Changed from “weirdest”)

• I have eaten some very interesting Hawaiian food that included poi, food from a traditional emu and amazing volcano wine that is so rich from the soil of Kilauea volcano. 

12. Describe your perfect desert

• My perfect “desert” is Mojave Desert, near the Joshua Tree ;) 
• My perfect dessert is one of the first ones Chef Alessio named after me: “La Linda Diplomatica”. It was so interesting and inviting, and of course an honor to have food named after me. 
• It is light and creamy with chocolate and Chantilly crème; a lot like American Boston cream pie, but no crust. 
• La torta diplomatica è un fantastico dolce tutto italiano. Questo dessert, molto particolare, si compone di strati di pasta sfoglia croccante e pan di spagna, alternati da una deliziosa crema, chiamata appunto crema diplomatica (o anche crema chantilly all’italiana), che nasce dall’unione di due creme altrettanto buone, ovvero lacrema chantilly e la crema pasticcera. 

13. You can invite anyone over for dinner, who would it be?

• Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller and Alfonzo Words

14. Do you have any food traditions in your culture/family?

• I have been invited to a wonderful Christmas Even Italian dinner tradition with 10 courses, shared family style and paired with wine and toasts to the new year. The portions were sharable but not massive, so I never felt too full or forced to eat too much. (love that mélange!) I’m American, but it’s been a great joy to be invited to this tradition for the last 2 years. I will never forget it and I do feel that it set up an amazing year!

15. Is there any food you won’t ever eat? 

• I don’t like crab and prefer not to eat it as a Cancer. 

Quick Fire

Juice or Fizzy Drinks 

Fresh squeezed juice, especially guava. 

Chicken or Beef 

Eat in or Go out 

Indian or Chinese 

Sweet or Sour

Chocolate or Strawberry 

Popcorn or Chips 

Baked chips

Cake or Pie

Cream or Ice cream

Skittles or M&M’s 

Food Board for Alessio Vullo @ Nando Milano Trattoria Chicago  

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