I guess it’s true what they say, 40 is the new 20. 50 is the new 30 and 60 is the new forty. So why not create a modeling competition for women over 35. After all, we are all getting younger anyway! (Interview with casting director, Andrew Strauser.)

Indian-born photographer Ash Gupta is a celebrated, internationally known photographer who has made his home in Los Angeles, but is very much in demand around the globe. He has photographed top models, celebrities, including Elizabeth Shue, Sharon Lee, Dominique Swain, and Davis Guggenheim, just to name a few.

From high intensity classes like Tae-Bo and Spinning to lower impact, stress-reducing activities such as Pilates and Tai-chi, fitness has evolved from an exercise to a lifestyle. But no other form of exercise has changed the fitness world more than the practice of yoga. Beth Shaw is recognized throughout the United States, and internationally, as one of the leading experts in the fitness industry.

Eileen Galindo is an actress who has appeared in several TV shows and films, including The Super, “NYPD Blue,” “Strong Medicine,” “ER,” “Girlfriends,” “Third Watch,” “Law & Order,” etc. She is also a successful voice-over artist and has performed in “Dora the Explorer,” “In Justice,” and “Phineas and Ferb.” Her theater work is extensive, as she has appeared in the following plays. “Romeo and Juliet,” “Real Women Have Curves,” etc.

Some people are just bi-coastal, but Sergey Gorobchenko lives on two continents. Originally from Moscow, Sergey has created a name for himself and has become a talented leading man. He has starred in several films in Moscow, including the remake of Dr. Zhivago, Boomer, The Shoemaker, Lift, and Moscow Heat. Sergey’s range as an actor is impressive. But he is not content to just entertain in Russia. His ambition is more far-reaching than that.

San Francisco-based fashion designer, Joseph Domingo, considers himself an atelier, specializing in custom-made clothing for both men and women. Domingo’s designs include sportswear, contemporary clothing, evening wear, and wedding gowns. Joseph has been featured on CNN, DNR, Women’s Wear Daily, California Apparel News, and he has been

This is a true story of a family who beat the odds. When faced with the devasting diagnosis that their only son had a severe case of autism spectrum disorder, they defied the advice of specialists and devised their own treatment to reach their son. With unconditional love and patience, they not only made a connection, something that eludes those with the disorder, but with their child, Raun Kaufman, fully recovered, and now shows no signs of ever suffering from autism.

(Reviewed By Kaylene Peoples)

It’s been five years since the start of Agenda Magazine, www.agendamag.com. That very first issue back in summer 2004 featured actress Bai Ling on the cover as well as a list of prestigious fashion professionals: J. Alexander (ANTM), Coco Kliks (designer), Sue Wong, and more. We were still feeling our way around this online publishing world. Being the first fashion webzine to stream video, that trend caught on like wildfire. And as you can see, it’s everywhere now. We’ve featured now famous designers (Rami Kashou) who at the time were just starting their careers, and we’ve seen some (Anand Jon) rise to the top then fall from grace.