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Issue one 5

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How to have a good relationship with your money – Divya Parekh

In the early mornings, when the world is still quiet and the first rays of the sun are just beginning to kiss the sky, I often find myself immersed in the tranquil sanctuary of my garden. It's a place where I can reflect, dream, and cultivate not just plants, but ideas and philosophies that nurture the soul. It was in one of these serene moments that the seeds for the book "The Entrepreneur's Garden" were sown. The book is dedicated to unraveling and understanding the complex relationships we have in the personal and business world.  Today, I'll focus on our relationship with money, especially as women entrepreneurs navigating the intricate paths of the business world.You see, over the years, I've noticed a recurring theme: a considerable number of us women entreprene...
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From Selling Fruits and Vegetables On a Veranda to Owning 7 Businesses – Susan Nyachwo

As part of our partnership with Street Business School, Stellar Woman Magazine had chat with some of their success stories. Street Business School empowers women to become thriving entrepreneurs, lifting themselves and their families to a more vibrant future. In this interview, Susan Nyachwo shares her experience growing from selling fruits and vegetable to owning 7 businesses. Tell us about yourself and backstory.  I am Nyachwo Susan and I'm 50 years old. I am a japadola from Tororo and my residence is in Luzira. I am a mother of five children and I am a What business did you want to do as a child? I just wanted to be a shopkeeper. Somebody who can make money in so many ways. That was my dream. What was your life before Street Business School? What were you doin...
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How I became financially empowered – Rose Nalubega

Rose is a 40-year-old mother of 3 children. 2 daughters and a son. Rose’s first daughter (Shalom) finished university. Her second born is at the University offering an engineering Course. The last child is still at primary school level. Rose joined Street Business School in 2018. By then she had a retail shop but didn’t know how much sales and profits she made in her shop.   One day when Street Business School was mobilizing and registering women to join for trainings, she was motivated to join with the hope of learning how to calculate and understand the profits her business brought her. She attended all the training and says the modules that changed her life were finding capital and starting small, plus record and bookkeeping.  She decided to Practice reco...
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Write Your Way to Personal Excellence:  How Putting Pen to Paper Can Change Your Life – Divya Parekh

Have you ever struggled with difficult emotions, feeling lost and alone, or searching for a sense of purpose? If so, you're not alone. But did you know that writing about your experiences can have a positive impact on your mental and physical health? According to studies, expressive writing can reduce stress, improve mood, and even boost immune function (Pennebaker & Smyth, 2016). Whether you're dealing with personal health issues, difficult emotions, or just searching for a way to make sense of your experiences, writing a book can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. In fact, research suggests that writing about traumatic events can lead to improved mental health outcomes, including reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005). Writing can ...
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10 Best Ways to Strive for Excellence and Achieve Your Goals – Monica Bradley

Looking to reach your full potential and become the top performer in your field? Check out these helpful tips from award-winning mortgage adviser and business owner Monica Bradley from MB Associates to help you get there. In today’s competitive market, striving to be the best at what you do is essential and crucial, especially in business. Whether it’s chasing that promotion, honing a hobby, or simply becoming a better version of yourself, if you’re going to do something, strive to be excellent. Don’t settle for being average. Instead, aim to be outstanding or at least extremely good at what you do. That way, you’re guaranteed to enjoy success and the rewarding feeling of knowing you’re highly skilled at what you do. With the right mindset and habits, anyone can make progress and ful...
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Issue one 5, Mind & Body

Realizing Your Love Languages – Nicky Hassaballa

Although I may tell myself that I don’t feed into it or I don’t care, Valentine’s Day is the first thing that pops into my mind every February.  It’s not that I need a heart shaped box of chocolates or an obnoxious bouquet of flowers, but it’s more so a reminder that my relationship status in Single.  Although Valentine’s Day is only for a day, for the entire month, I seem to wallow in the fact that I don’t have a romantic partner. Many single women will say that they want a nice guy that treats them well and shows them admiration and respect.  However, when that type of man crosses our path, we tend to brush them off because they either don’t excite us enough or make us laugh or are not spontaneous and romantic.  And so, we constantly feel like we are always back at...
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5 Leadership Lessons from Sheryl Sandberg to help you in decision making.

Self-Perception Plays a Key Role in Success Leadership starts at the top, setting the tone and establishing the code of conduct and goals for the business and its employees… But leaders also need to listen to feedback. If your company isn’t thriving as you want it to, you could be part of the problem. Are you making the right decisions? Do you trust your ideas enough? Are you decisive enough? Confidence is important if you want to lead a company to success. Trusting your ideas and skills leads to better decisions. However, truthful feedback is important too – and this can’t happen without engaging your employees. Talking to all your employees, regardless of departments or status, can provide a big-picture view of how you handle things. It can provide a boost of confidence and cha...
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8 Psychological Traps That Can Affect Decision-making – Stella Olivia Kikoyo

Decision-making is very much what we do every single day and almost every moment. There’re two types of decisions – programmed and non-programmed. A programmed decision is repetitive and routine in nature. It is common in organisations and largely automatized, subject to rules and policies. A non-programmed decision is more unusual and made less frequently. Non-programmed decisions are the ones that are subject to biases.  The brain cannot give the same energy to the same decision. In an attempt to draw shortcuts to save time and energy, it depends on the influence of data it already holds which affects one’s decision-making at work and home. John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa of the Harvard Business Review’s 10 MUST READS examined eight psychological traps or b...
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You Are Invited to our Women’s Day Celebration
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Issue one 5

You Are Invited to our Women’s Day Celebration

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating International Women's Day on at our event "Honoring Women's Journeys and Achievements: Embracing Equity". The event is slated to be held on 12th March, 2023 AT 3:00pm UK time. This day marks an important occasion for us to come together and reflect on the progress that women have made, as well as to renew our commitment to creating a more equitable world. This year's theme of embracing equity is particularly important as we aim to create environments that are inclusive and equitable to all humanity. Please note the time changes that will occur on the day of the event due to the shift in time zones in some countries. Endeavour to check and adjust your time accordingly. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We have a fantastic l...
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7 Ways To Build Leadership Presence – Divya Parekh
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7 Ways To Build Leadership Presence – Divya Parekh

Whether you are an entrepreneur or a corporate professional or managing a team or leading a department, getting people on board with your vision will increase the odds of success for your vision. Your reputation and leadership presence are built over time-not by one moment of genius or one big idea. You can’t command respect and influence people to follow you unless you know how to create the right image, build trust, and earn people’s allegiance. Building a leadership presence means more than putting your name on the door. It also means showing up, consistently delivering significant results, and leading by example. This article shares 7 ways to build leadership presence, regardless of your title or position within an organization or entrepreneurship. 1. Be the expert in your fie...
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5 Tips for Courageous Decision Making – Anna Wintour

When it comes to taking risks, Anna Wintour is a firm believer in provoking a conversation, having a strong point of view, trusting your own instincts, and learning from your mistakes. Here are five tips from Anna Wintour on making decisions and taking risks. Expect the unexpected. Anna Wintour’s first American Vogue cover was very different from those that preceded it: The photo crop was wider; the model was not looking directly at the camera; the clothing had a casual sensibility, mixing a Christian Lacroix couture top with Guess jeans. In other words, it made a statement and spoke to what Anna wanted to convey, which was that fashion can be accessible, spontaneous, and fun. Ironically, that particular photo was never intended to be a cover. But as soon as Anna saw the image, s...
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