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Growing in Grace: Reflections on a Bountiful Year

Growing in Grace: Reflections on a Bountiful Year

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future As we step into 2025, we pause to reflect on 2024—a year overflowing with blessings, growth, and moments of grace. We’re reminded of the words from Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I...

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Introducing Team EEC - Marisa

Introducing Team EEC - Marisa

Marisa is one of the latest additions to the Essential Elements team of models. Before she stepped in front of the camera, she worked behind the scenes doing Lola's makeup for our Kedem Sasson and Rundholz photo shoots. She is a makeup artist originally...

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Introducing Team EEC - jackii

Introducing Team EEC - jackii

I posed some questions to Jackii, enjoy her candid responses!

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Introducing Team EEC - Pam

Introducing Team EEC - Pam

As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of people that keep Essential Elements running like a well oiled machine. Next up, Pam! 

If you live in Chicago, you likely know Pam because everyone know Pam. She is our Essential Maven Influencer, she loves Chi-Town stepping, and we consider her our resident foodie. Pam fit into the Essential Elements team like a missing puzzle piece. 

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Vaccinated for a Breakthrough!

Vaccinated for a Breakthrough!

I’ve not advocated vaccinations, I knew it was an apparent choice for me, and thankfully my entire family. No, the vaccination didn’t prevent me from getting COVID-19, but I believe it sure put up a good fight

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Introducing Team EEC - Olympia

Introducing Team EEC - Olympia

As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of people that keep Essential Elements running like a well oiled machine. Next up, Olympia! 

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Lola wearing SS21 Ralston Team Essential Elements Chicago

Introducing Team EEC - Lola

As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of people that keep Essential Elements running like a well oiled machine. This week we are getting to know Lola! 

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Introducing Team EEC - Gwen

Introducing Team EEC - Gwen

Saturdays at Essential Elements are filled with good tunes, a non stop runway show featuring our very own Essential Mavens, lots of laughs and an overall jumping good time and that is thanks to Gwen!

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Introducing Team EEC - Timia

Introducing Team EEC - Timia

As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of ladies that keep you dressed to nines.  First up: TIMIA! 

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