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What Christmas Means to Me – Monique Duell
Mind & Body

What Christmas Means to Me – Monique Duell

Thanksgiving is over, the leftovers are gone Radio stations playing our favorite Temptations Christmas song Christmas lists are made and children of all ages are excited While Santa and his elves work overtime to fulfill their hearts' desires For those less fortunate, we work together to be a blessing Making sure that they're warm, fed, and have enough clothes for dressing With gratitude we wrap gifts, put up trees and ornaments, making our homes merry and bright Anticipating what's under the tree at the first morning's light It's the most loving time of the year As we appreciate those, we hold so dearly Giving all praises to God for His ultimate gift and sacrifice. Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night.
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I build for the future- Dr. Maggie Kigozi

Dr. Maggie Kigozi is a medical doctor, a business consultant, an entrepreneur, an educator, a sportswoman, and a mother. She is a consultant at the United Nations industrial development organization, and she formerly served as an executive director of the Uganda Investment Authority for over a decade. https://youtu.be/4VNMRseYrYs
Welcome to Issue 12
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Welcome to Issue 12

Editor’s Note – Issue 12 | Playing Big In a world that often asks women to shrink, Stellar Woman Magazine invites you to do the opposite: Playing Big. This issue is a love letter to courage, possibility, and bold action. It celebrates women who are not just dreaming big but doing big, the builders, the changemakers, the visionaries, and the everyday warriors who dare to take up space and rewrite the script. From small towns to global stages, our featured women show us that playing big isn't about perfection or fearlessness. It's about showing up. It’s about saying yes to the calling inside you, even when the path is unclear. It’s about trusting your voice, your gifts, and your timing. You'll meet sisters Peace Mitchell and Katy Garner, the force behind Women Changing the World,...
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You are wealthier than you think: How to start from what you have and create more – Ann Justi

Most of us don’t think we have enough wealth and are not sure where to start or what to do to create more. First look at what your concept of wealth is, what you have, and where your goal is in creating more wealth. I never expected that after almost 20 years at a company I would be laid off or looking for various income sources to pay rent. The exploration took me to learn much about wealth and what we can do about our wealth.  Next time you don’t think you are wealthy just look around you in your home. The average American home has 300,000 items. Let's go further and say you have a place to sleep, and you have food. If you are reading this, you have an internet connection and a device to read this article. Take stock of what you have. We are always looking to add stuff to our liv...
Issue One 1, Mind & Body, Wellness

Mental Health IS Wealth – Dr. Catherine Jackson

How often when you think about building wealth do you think about your mental health? For most of us, the answer to this is little if at all. When most of us think of wealth building we think of money. Obtaining it, maintaining it, and having so much of it we can pass it down through the generations. Typically and traditionally building wealth involves generating and sustaining long-term income through a variety of income sources, savings, and investments that allow us to engage in the betterment of society as a whole through philanthropic efforts.  However, mental health is wealth.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and ...
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What if life could be different for women going through perimenopause and beyond? – Theresa Russell

What I have learned over the last 10 years after struggling with one perimenopause symptom after another is that life can be what I make of it. I know I can hear you right now, what are you talking about? The concept by itself seems so simple and yet most women won’t even try.  For example, if you think you have a hard life then you do. If you look for the good in your life, then you will.  If you think that you suffer from so many symptoms and you stay focused on them, then you will stay in that mindset. Tony Robbins has a profound quote “where focus goes, energy flows”. As a midlife woman, I totally understand the physical and emotional challenges that we face.  I have personally experienced over ten symptoms myself.  At my lowest point, I found myself on all f...
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How To Keep Your Pelvic Floor Health For Life – Kim Vopni

While most people have heard the term pelvic floor, many don’t realize what the pelvic floor does on a daily basis. Your pelvic floor is working 24/7, supporting your bladder, colon, rectum and sexual organs. This versatile set of muscles performs many important functions. Pelvic floor muscles help your bladder and rectum relax and contract on demand when you need them, and they’re the muscles that contract during sex. When pelvic muscles are too loose or too tight, problems can occur. Weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles can lead to urinary leakage, accidental bowel leakage and pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the uterus, bladder and bowel may drop causing sense of pressure and fullness. If these muscles are too tight, it can be hard to relax, causing difficult bowel movemen...
Issue One 4, Mind & Body, Wellness

What every woman needs to Know about Dementia – Christina Neal

More women than men are at risk of developing dementia, and women are more likely to be the main carers for loved ones with the disease. Christina Neal, Founder & Editor of Dementia Help magazine, reveals some common symptoms to look for and how to reduce your risk… Do you know someone living with dementia? Or perhaps you have a friend caring for a loved one with the condition? Dementia affects the brain and can have a debilitating effect on those living with the condition, making them increasingly reliant on the support of their loved ones for daily care. I understand how difficult this can be, as my own mother had vascular dementia, causing her to go from being an independent and self-sufficient woman living alone to needing assistance with even the most basic daily tasks. While t...
Issue One 1, Mind & Body, Thriving

The Quest for Excellence: Unleash Your Limitless Potential – Uma Subramanian

Picture a life where you consistently push beyond your limits, achieve remarkable success, and become the best version of yourself. This is the essence of striving for excellence—a transformative journey that promises fulfillment, growth, and a profound impact on the world around you. As you embark on this transformative path, it's essential to unlock your limitless potential and embrace the pursuit of excellence. In this article, I will share valuable insights and actionable tips to guide you on your journey, helping you unleash your full potential and strive for excellence in every aspect of your life. Throughout my personal and professional journey, I have encountered numerous challenges and opportunities that have shaped my pursuit of excellence. From breaking through boundaries in ...
Issue One 1, Mind & Body

Good to Better – Ann Justi

Most people want things to be the best. Being the best is about being better. Being better every day. Being better than yesterday. Being better even when circumstances change, or things don’t get better at first. Here are several ways to go from good to better. How good things are now. Look at macro and micro-moments to see how good things are now. What obstacles have you overcome, what major accomplishments (that you really wanted) have you achieved, and what wisdom have you gained from your experiences?  I use micro gratitudes every day to maintain a positive mood and outlook.  I am breathing, alive, I have food, shelter, the ability to move, think,  beauty to see, and all those things we take for granted, that parking space you got, all the people who make it possib...
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Longing Healthy Skin This Winter?

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM DRY & IRRITATED SKIN? The recent cold temperatures and dry environment bringing on low humidity at home from central heating can lead to dry and irritated skin. The winter weather can strip the skin’s natural protective barrier which causes dehydration and allow irritants to penetrate and cause sensitivity. This can also exacerbate pre-existing skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema or psoriasis to name just a few. HOW TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS OF DRYNESS To help alleviate symptoms of dryness, here are some tips to guide you: Reduce the temperature of your bath or shower and apply body moisturiser immediately after.Turn the heating down and save your skin and save money on your heating bill.Avoid licking lips. Lips can become very dry and irritated. A...
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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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Welcome to issue 9 of the Stellar Woman magazine

I cannot believe that it is issue 9!  It feels like yesterday that we started publishing and spreading knowledge to all women to empower them to see new possibilities, learn and move towards their greatness and make impact. It is a great privilege and honour to be bringing you stories of the amazing stellar women in issue 9. Issue 9 is about striving for excellence. The women interviewed are from different parts of the globe including Australia, Singapore, US, Norway, UK and from different sectors including, Marketing, Personal Development, Business, Logistics and supply chain and Education and Learning. I have to say, that I feel that after reading or listening, or watching the interviews in this issue, you will be completely changed as a woman, a professional and a leader. Your performan...
Episode 4: Courageous Decision Making with Beth Lapides Part 1
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Episode 4: Courageous Decision Making with Beth Lapides Part 1

In this episode (Part 1) you will meet, learn and be empowered by the amazing guest and Stellar Woman Beth Lapides. Beth is an author of "So You Need To Decide. She is a writer, comedian, creative coach based in LA. Beth's story and expert knowledge will help you understand what it means to be courageous when making those life changing decisions. At some point in her life, she had to make a decision to start afresh. This meant making enormous courageous decisions. Her question on reflecting on her life today is "How did that girl do that?". As a sickly child who spent more time in hospital than anywhere else, Beth asked questions that not only empowered her and her friends to choose better games but also empowered her to find ways to get better and start living her life. Her story will ...
Issue One 4, Mind & Body, Wellness

Perimenopause-Menopause, get prepared to figure it out for yourself – Theresa Russell

What is it and why are healthcare providers not prepared to help women when they seek out assistance? Why is half of the population still suffering, most of them in silence? We can ask endless questions to most health care providers but most of them will not answer. Women’s health has been deemed as unimportant. Medical schools do not educate on hormones. Therefore, gynecologists are not prepared to offer menopausal women guidance on this subject. Be prepared when you do want to talk about your strange symptoms that you will be brushed off and a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication will be given to you. Before you get that filled make sure that you look at the side effects. You do not want to trade one symptom for another one. Ladies, you are your own health advocate. You need...
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The 5 Stages of Re-Inventing Yourself – Nicky Hassaballa

How many times have you ever said, ‘this year, I will….?’ Yet, that thing you talk about all the time and say you want so badly either never happens, or that initial excitement leads to a false start. We make these promises to ourselves because there is a voice within us, a knowing, that this thing must happen, go away, or change for our overall betterment. It’s not that we don’t want whatever it is that we promised, wished, or prayed for, but for some reason, it keeps eluding us and we are back in the loop of just falling short. Even me writing down these words took me a multitude of attempts to get to putting pen to paper.  I have the vision, the ideas, and maybe even the outline in my mind.  I continuously ask myself why it takes so long to really start?  The sym...
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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 to...
Issue One 1, Mind & Body

Fear into Desire into Action – Ann Justi

I used to have an overwhelming job doing technical operations which I responded to my day with fear: What was going to break next?, What deadline might I have to miss?,  How was this workload and schedule going to affect my relationships?, How am I going to get all this done?, etc. My desire was for no disasters and perhaps a day that wasn’t leaving me exhausted at the end. My action was to get as much done as possible and prioritize the situation hour by hour or even minute by minute. What a desire for a business of my own? It was too scary. It was too out of my reach because I didn’t know how to get there. It was too big. Add any of your own fears that you may have imagined for yourself. I finally reached a point where something had to give. I started a meditation practice. T...
Issue One 3, Mind & Body, Wellness

Full body strengthening exercises with Diana Mamedova

Strength training is also known as weight training, resistance training, and muscular training. The general definition of strength training is any physical movement in which you use your body weight or equipment (e.g., dumbbells and resistance bands) to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Fortunately, bodyweight exercises don't require a dedicated gym, so you can fit in a workout whenever you have some spare time, wherever you are. Click the VIDEOS below to start your body strengthening Journey https://youtu.be/1WsdjptA2B4 https://youtu.be/tZs6ARG7onI https://youtu.be/R2Hwvm1TZwI https://youtu.be/aSa-X8FUcpI My name is Diana. I’m 29 years old.  I’ve been doing sports for 17 years, I did ballet then I went to dancing school, and then I got i...
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The Importance of Nutrition- Dr Diana Martin Gotcher

Nutrition is arguably one of, if not THE most important measure of health and longevity. Diet fads and obsession over the physical “look” of our bodies have overshadowed the importance of fueling the cells with the most nutrient dense foods on the planet…raw, whole foods! No matter your dietary preferences, the facts remain the same. Research shows that plant foods, eaten in their most natural state, offer the highest quality of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants essential for health and longevity. There is a vast difference between living in survival mode and thriving with abundant energy! Raw plant foods are easily digested and assimilated by the body. When we consume food that our body recognizes as usable fuel, we will feel energetic, and function optimally. Bei...
Issue One 4, Mind & Body

The Power of Silence – Stella Olivia Kikoyo

"Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom” - Francis Bacon How does a prolonged period of total silence whilst you’re awake feel like to you? Would you come out feeling bored or lonely or would it be completely unbearable? Life is noisy. We live in a world full of noise and chatter. The modern world is filled with our daily routines that are inundated with distractions and responsibilities. There seems to be something going on in every moment of life. There’s always some form of noise. What noise can you hear right now? Take a moment and listen. Is it TV or radio? Could it be children playing? Is it people having a chat in the background or an air conditioner humming? Or a dog backing? I can hear one right now.  However it isn’t just sounds that I am referring to as noise. ...
Issue One 3, Mind & Body

The Busy Girl’s Guide To Running – Christina Neal

We all know that running is a great way to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. But when you’re busy with work, family responsibilities or simply living life, carving out time to fit in a run can seem impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Christina Neal shares some top tips to keep you on the move this winter. It's the ultimate irony. As I sit down to write an article about how to find time to run, I’m well aware of the fact that I haven’t yet found the time to run today. That said, I know I when I plan to run and how long it will take. While I appreciate we’re all busy, I honestly believe that planning is key. Plan a run into your schedule like you would a meeting or an important family commitment. Mark the date and time on your calendar and stick to it. Know the date, t...
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Rewire the Brain. Reset the Mind – By Dr. Catherine Jackson

For many of us when we think of brain health and care we think of fancy equipment, high priced services and often expensive supplements. However, taking care of and protecting the brain does not have to cost a fortune or require lots of gadgets. In fact, there are several simple and free ways to care for and love your brain.  One no cost, easy to do way of rewiring the brain and resetting the mind that’s accessible to everyone is something most of us do or have done at some point in our lives, expressing gratitude. This is a simple practice that can go a long way in changing how we feel and think and also to aid in healthy brain functioning.  Dr. Catherine Jackson Gratitude Defined The Webster Dictionary defines gratitude as “an emotion of the heart, excited by a favo...
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Power Women: Oke Maduewesi, Founder/CEO of Zaron Group of Companies

Oke Maduewesi has been working in the cosmetics industry for a little more than a decade, and through the years, she has been very focused on delivering sleek premium quality products at affordable prices to enhance the lifestyle needs of African women. Backed with her knowledge and skills as a former Zenith Bank Manager, and an MBA holder from the University of Leeds, Oke Maduewesi built a contemporary innovative cosmetics brand that has grown to have over 25 franchise outlets and 800+ distributors in Nigeria and other African countries, whilst also contributing to the socio-economic development of Nigeria through job creation, enterprise development, strong corporate social responsibility and a business ethos anchored on reputation and trust. Today, she is currently the Founder/Chief ...
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Losing Yourself to Discover Your Authentic Self – Nicky Hassaballa

Losing yourself is not a spontaneous act or something that is done on a whim.  It is a choice that you consciously make because you feel that you are living your life behind a mask.  Like many of us nearing the mid-point of our lives, I began having thoughts of inadequacy, longing for more love and inner fulfillment, and asking, ‘have I come this far to only come this far?’  The paradox of embarking on the journey of losing myself, was actually to find my true self.  You could also say that it was a forced hand by the Divine to get me out of my comfort zone to fully realize and live my truth and purpose.  I had reached a point where my habits and routines were no longer helping me to grow and expand materially, mentally, or spiritually.  I was stuck as opposed to moving forward by not l...
7-Day Stretching challenge With Diana Mamedova
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7-Day Stretching challenge With Diana Mamedova

Are you yet to get the stellar body you desire? Have you considered adding stretching to your workout routine. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. Stellar Woman Magazine teamed up with Diana Mamedova, a fitness trainer on this 7-day challenge. After 7 days come back and share your progress. Stretching challenge - Day One https://youtu.be/VTOWUL_R7zM Stretching Challenge-Day Two https://youtu.be/C4aZxVEnhPY Stretching Challenge - Day Three https://youtu.be/V2qhv1ce-KA Stretching Challenge - Day four https://youtu...
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Tips for Proper Alignment & Proper Posture – Kim Vopni

Kim Vopni, who is described as a leading authority in health & fitness coaching for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, and has helped thousands of women learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest, shares posture and alignment exercises. Click thumbnails below to dive in. Neutral Pelvis in Standing https://youtu.be/nqzhWZ1odDA Diastasis Recti - What is it? What does it look like? https://youtu.be/Qu2FHXAAebg How to stretch your calf muscles https://youtu.be/w18vC2Wnz9I Best Hamstring stretch https://youtu.be/0DUX7_tjhqI How to release the psoas muscles https://youtu.be/pPK7YkjD0cU Why high heels are bad for you https://youtu.be/Aa...
Dr. Maggie Kigozi On Being a Stellar Woman and Why it is Important to Celebrate Your Success
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Dr. Maggie Kigozi On Being a Stellar Woman and Why it is Important to Celebrate Your Success

Margaret Blick Kigozi, commonly known as Maggie Kigozi, is a Ugandan medical doctor, business consultant, educator, and sportswoman. She is a consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). She formerly served as the executive director of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), from 1999 until 2011. In this interview with Stellar Woman Magazine, she opens up about her journey to the top, being a stellar woman, and why it is important to celebrate your success. You are an investment expert, entrepreneur, mother, and farmer, you sit on all these boards. How do you do it all? I encourage women if they are too busy now to relax. I personally prioritised my children until they grew up. Now I can explore the world. You were named as one of the most influen...
Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal
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Run Well, Stay Strong, Avoid Pain – Christina Neal

Enjoy the many health benefits of running – including a more positive mindset – while reducing your injury risk. Running has numerous health benefits. It’s great for improving heart health, keeping your weight down, and reducing your risk of diabetes and certain cancers. I personally love the idea of keeping my heart healthy through regular running and you don’t have to be super fit or fast to reap the benefits. Running strengthens your heart by decreasing your resting heart rate and improving the size and strength of the heart itself. Experts believe that, from the very first running session (regardless of your speed) you’ll have made a positive change to your heart muscle. However, to keep improving heart health and maintain the benefits, you’ll need to run regularly, ideally ...