Mind & Body

23Dec By ramonaNo Comments

Holiday 2023, Mind & Body

A Very Merry Christmas from Monica Bradley

Thank you very much Stella for inviting me to do this little recording of just what traditionally Christmas means to me and I’d like to share that and I find it a really exciting time. I really look forward to it. The build up is really important to me. And then of course the big Christmas Day, and Boxing Day and Christmas Eve. We used to go to church as a family for midnight mass— always enjoyed that, come back from there and have a meat pie and a glass of sherry. Christmas morning now, I still like to be around family that’s really important to me, and I like to see as many people— children, godchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones who maybe I’ve not been able to catch up with because we’re all so busy now in life. So, I love to see as many people as I can, to go to the grav...

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21Dec By ramonaNo Comments

Mind & Body

Happy Holidays from Ann Justi

One thing I like about the Holiday season; I get to wear so many sweaters, so many hats, and I get to meet with friends. I get to do things that I only do once a year, and I really should be doing them more frequently because it makes me have joy. I also get to have my favorite flavours like peppermint, mocha, pumpkin pie spice, eggnog, gingerbread, and I want them every single day. So, that’s what I do, I stock up on things so that I can celebrate this season. I hope you find a way to celebrate this season.  https://youtu.be/B1SJ0GQ73lg?si=NLA20Na2mQNmcBt0

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19Dec By ramonaNo Comments

Holiday 2023, Mind & Body

A unique Silican party food recipe for the Holidays

Christmas it’s a special time of the year, full of celebrations and food. Delicatesses from different parts of the world find space in our houses and often take us back to our childhood bringing us special flavors and smells. We fill our houses with friends and family and then connect with unique cultures through the food. And you can’t say that you love a country if you don’t love their cuisine! Today I want to teach you how to make a unique Sicilian party food which is becoming increasingly famous everywhere also in UK as street food. A food loved by everybody, children and adults: the ‘arancine’.  For those who love the origin of the food, they go back to the Arab domination in Sicily, from the IX to ...

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19Dec By ramonaNo Comments

Holiday 2023, Mind & Body

Celebrations Should Be a Regular Event Not Just for the Holidays – Ann Justi

Celebration is an ancient ritual. It gives us a way to feel good about ourselves, and our accomplishments. When we celebrate, we are reinforcing something important to us. Without it we simply maintain the status quo and candidly have a lot less fun. Celebrating is good for people. It is an opportunity for activity, conversation, laughter, and excitement. Parties can mean games and singing, and even dancing. Celebrations create a circle of life. When we rejoice in the presence and accomplishments of others, they feel uplifted. Research has shown that acts of gratitude encourage those around us, creating a circle of reciprocal love. We celebrate because it reminds us of milestones in our lives or traditions in our culture. One way of d...

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19Dec By ramonaNo Comments

Holiday 2023, Mind & Body

A Very Merry Christmas from Christina Collison

Well, this year is very exciting because I got married on the 1st of September this year. So, basically this Christmas will be the very first Christmas that my husband and I will have together. I say together but we’ve actually been together for six years, but it will be our first Christmas being together as husband and wife which is very exciting. I do have a Christmas tradition. There's something I like to do every year, which means a lot to me. I have a real passion for running, so this year, as is the case every Christmas, I’m planning to go out and run around the field opposite our house. I really enjoy running but I don’t get to do it as much as I’d like these days because life is busy and this year I’ve just bought myself a new pair of trainers. They are fantastic, very well cushion...

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19Dec By ramonaNo Comments

Holiday 2023, Mind & Body

A Very Merry Christmas from Theresa Russell

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. I am Theresa Russell and I’m a premenopause menopause coach and I just wanted to come on and say, this time of year is very special and what Christmas means to me. It means a time to reflect on everything that has happened in my life this year. And of course, towards the end of the year reflecting on the things I need to do for the next year. Christmas is sometimes a hard time for a lot of families. I lost my dad right before Christmas, and so the days leading up to Christmas there’s a couple of days in there that are a little bit more somber than most. Make sure that you are being aware that this is a fun time of year especially if you’ve got little kids. Oh my gosh I just love watching little kids. It’s also a sad time of year for a ...

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28Oct By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body, Wellness

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 moveme...

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9Oct By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Business, Issue One 1, Mind & Body

Embracing Limitless Thinking: Igniting Wealth Creation from Within – Uma Subramanian

In a world brimming with opportunities, success is not reserved for a select few. It's time to shatter the glass ceilings and unleash the potential that lies within each one of us. Welcome to the world of limitless thinking, where an expansive mindset takes center stage, paving the way for personal and financial prosperity. Limitless Thinking: The Catalyst for Success "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt Picture a life where your thoughts, beliefs, and actions intertwine effortlessly, propelling you toward your goals. This is the heart of limitless thinking. As the Founder and CEO of The Limitless Leaders, I've come to realize that limitless thinking is the cornerstone of achievement. It's about embracing challenges, persisting through setbacks, an...

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9Oct By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Business, Issue One 1, Mind & Body

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 li...

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9Oct By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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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9Oct By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Issue One 4, Mind & Body, Wellness

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 ...

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9Oct By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Business, Cover Story, Mind & Body

How to plan for a secure financial future – Monica Bradley

Worrying about your financial future in the current climate is understandable. Fortunately, there are some key things you can do now to ease any pressure and build a financially resilient future. Monica Bradley, Managing Director of award-winning mortgage broker MB Associates, shares her wisdom. Think you’re not financially clued up? You’re not alone. A report mentioned in the Financial Times in March 2023 showed that only 34% of women felt confident about their current financial situation – a 15% reduction compared to the previous year. Only 51% of women felt financially independent compared with 58% of men, according to a survey of 2000 adults by Opinium for Fidelity. The report said that rising living costs and income reductions had resulted in falling confidence where money was ...

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17Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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 a...

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8Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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 possi...

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8Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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 ...

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8Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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...

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8Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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 nee...

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8Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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...

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7Jun By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

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 sy...

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6Apr By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body, The Stellar Woman Show

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...

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23Feb By Martin KagweriNo Comments

Mind & Body

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3Feb By Stella Kikoyo1 Comment

Mind & Body

Welcome to issue 8: Courageous Decision Making

It seems astonishing to me that we have come to issue 8. I very much remember discussing the start of the magazine with one of the Stellar Woman magazine team members and establishing the impact I wanted to bring to the world.  I had seen the light in many women but at the same time seen pain, doubt and questions that could just be resolved by knowledge. I knew I could do something about it. I could help to spread the light to others across the globe. The digital magazine idea was perfect. I asked for what it would require to start this and I have to admit that I was scared. This was a path I had never walked before.  I however focused on the why and realised that the desire burning in me outwitting my fears. I also knew I couldn’t really answer all the questions to start, I had to look w...

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3Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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, ...

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3Feb By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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....

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30Jan By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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 ...

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30Jan By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Issue One 3, Mind & Body, Wellness

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. Be...

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23Jan By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

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. ...

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12Dec By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Mind & Body

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 influe...

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12Dec By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Holiday 2023, Mind & Body

Single Parent Solutions: How To Get More With Less When Christmas Shopping – Dr. Jillian Zambon

As a single parent, Christmas can be both financially and emotionally challenging. You want to make sure your child has a memorable holiday, but you also don't want to break the bank in the process. Here are some tips for getting more out of your Christmas shopping budget. 1. Set a budget and stick to it. It is best if you set aside a small amount of money throughout the year that is specific to your Christmas budget, but we know that doesn’t always happen! Figure out how much you have to spend towards Christmas and stay firm on your budget. 2. Shop online for the best deals. If you have a tight budget to stick to, shopping online can make it much easier to save, so you’re not being tempted by all the pretty, shiny things in the store. Finding coupon codes, shopping during f...

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25Sep By Stella KikoyoNo Comments

Business, Mind & Body

Visualising can help you in leading your life and others to success – Stella Olivia Kikoyo

“Anything you can imagine you can create.” Oprah Winfrey. “If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” Mohamed Ali The mind is very powerful. Look at your life, everything you’re today has been created by your mind but you probably aren’t aware of it. It is important to understand the power you have as a co-creator of our life experiences. If we know about this power then we should all be intentional in the co-creation of the world we want to experience. As a leader, you can be the leader you want to be. How is this possible? We know that the brain cannot differentiate between what is true and what is fiction. Hence, we can program or create experiences with the mind so that we can experience them in the physical world. This article cov...

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