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Viola Davis: A Story of Triumph in The Face of Turbulence.

23Jun

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Feminism, Issue One 1, Thriving

Viola Davis: A Story of Triumph in The Face of Turbulence.

Viola Davis is a critically revered, award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times Best-Selling Author. She is the first black actress to win two Tony Awards (“Fences” & “King Hedley II”), an Oscar (“Fences”), and an Emmy (“How to Get Away with Murder”). Davis was most recently seen starring in "The Woman King," which she also produced. Here is the story of Viola Davis: The life into which she was born was hardly one of abundant promise. Viola Davis (born August 11th, 1965 in Saint Matthews, South Carolina) is the second-youngest of six siblings. Her father was a horse groomer and her mother a maid. As a young child, she often went hungry. Even though her parents were hard-working and received a welfare check, what money there was always gone after a few days. Gr...

Creating Impact, Influence and Income – Hui Hui Lek

8Jun

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Business, Cover Story, Feminism, Mind & Body, Thriving

Creating Impact, Influence and Income – Hui Hui Lek

Hui Hui is a coach, a course creator, and the Founder, and CEO of Impact University and Inner World Training. She is the creator of the Mission To Movement 10-Day Course Creation Challenge through which she helps new entrepreneurs and coaches create digital courses and coaching programs. Who is Hui Hui and what is your backstory? I was born and raised in Singapore, but I'm Chinese. Growing up, I was a very shy and introverted child. And because I'm the youngest child, most of the time I played alone at home and at times with my mom. Ever since I was young, I wanted to be an entrepreneur. So after my first job, which was book editor, I decided that I didn't want to just work for other people anymore. I wanted to start my own business. So I started my entrepreneurial journey. I have t...

10 Yara Shahidi Quotes That Prove She’s A Stellar Woman

8Apr

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Feminism, Restricted, Thriving

10 Yara Shahidi Quotes That Prove She’s A Stellar Woman

Yara Shahid is no ordinary 21-year-old. The actor, model and activist has filmed with Angelina Jolie, she considers Michelle Obama a friend – and Oprah believes she's a future US president. She's truly a stellar woman! Still have doubts, these 10 quotes from her will erase all of them. “I don’t know everything. I know a fraction of what there is to know and I don’t think I will ever know everything, but it’s important to me to constantly challenge myself, to understanding different viewpoints, really understanding nuance in topics, so I can feel qualified in what I say, so I’m not preaching falsely of what I’m unaware of.”"There are two conflicting philosophies that I love: "Everything happens for a reason," as well as "you can change everything that you have control o...

Mariam Ndagire Talks Working in a Male-dominated Industry!

13Mar

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Feminism, Thriving

Mariam Ndagire Talks Working in a Male-dominated Industry!

Mariam Ndagire is a Ugandan entrepreneur, singer, actress and movie producer. She talks to Stellar Woman Magazine about her influences, working in a male-dominated industry and what makes her proud to be a woman. What does it take to thrive in the entertainment business? They are four pillars; 1. Talent – you have to have some bit of talent. 2. Passion – you must love what you do. 3. Discipline – you have to be disciplined. Humility is a deal breaker in this business. 4. Esteem – you have to believe in yourself. Number 2 is a must. Are there women in your life who probably influenced this assertive demeanour? My mother to start with. Just like I am, and probably much more, she was a strong hardworking woman. A single mother who singlehandedly raised us and provided w...