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5 Tips for Courageous Decision Making – Anna Wintour
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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, she r...
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Ceil Stanford on Success and Leading With Passion
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Ceil Stanford on Success and Leading With Passion

Ceil Stanford is a coach, leader, business owner, entrepreneur, investor and mother. She is consistently recognized as a leader who teaches applicable and revolutionary processes for personal and professional development, helping others to develop their “inner champions.” Ceil transforms lives in extraordinary ways across the globe with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, go-getters, parents, athletes and performers alike. In this interview with Stellar Woman Magazine she opens up about what success means to her and so much more. See excerpts below So what does leadership mean to you? Leadership to me is walking the talk. I don't respect someone that tells me to do things that they've never done or that they don't know how to do, or that they don'...
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Diana Richardson – Phillipus On Transformational Leadership and Why Women Should Reach Their Full Potential
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Diana Richardson – Phillipus On Transformational Leadership and Why Women Should Reach Their Full Potential

Who is Diana Richardson – Phillipus? My name is Diana Richardson- Phillipus, I have had quite the journey in my life from the time I was born. I am a Pennsylvania native, however I have resided in numerous places from childhood. I like to think that this is what has also contributed to my journey to entrepreneurship. I always knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur! The stumbling block for me during that time was in what capacity. I’ve always been the type of person that would willingly offer up any type of service from ministering to my friends and family. I have been an avid reader all my life and I particularly enjoyed books that spoke to the power of the Law of Attraction. I remember the very first book on this topic that was introduced to me back in 2001 from a co-worker at the...
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Gabrielle Shaw On Strategies She Used to Grow Her Business into an Award-winning Agency
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Gabrielle Shaw On Strategies She Used to Grow Her Business into an Award-winning Agency

Gabrielle Shaw set up her firm to focus on reputation management for brands in 1997. Her award-winning agency has since worked closely with clients, often as lead global comms adviser, for boards, private family offices and entrepreneurs. Innovation is crucial, she says, as is insight into true business value and global consumer temperament. ‘We are at a crossroads where most of our clients are re-thinking what is important and what legacy they will leave,' she says. Gabrielle Shaw Communications helps luxury companies grow, scale and position themselves as innovative global thought leaders through its proprietary Brand Desire Framework. Coming out of lockdown, the agency has significantly grown its fashion, tech, wellness and sustainability practices and its established luxury pract...
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Neferteri Plessy On Being a Stellar Woman, Winning and Bringing Others Along
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Neferteri Plessy On Being a Stellar Woman, Winning and Bringing Others Along

Who is Neferteri Plessy?  I'm on a mission to create a safe space for women's voices to be heard.  You were born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Oakland, California. How was it growing up there?  Growing up in Oakland was one of the biggest lessons of my life. Being able to create a path for myself, learning about my culture and growing up in the tech space was a magical time to be young and free.   And how did that experience shape the woman you are now?  Having an upbringing in New Orleans and Oakland was the best of both worlds. Having a community of family around me, mixed with grit has shaped me into the woman I am today. What was your childhood dream career?  I wanted to be a lawyer. As funny as it sounds! Is it conn...
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Nike Anani On Life, Work, Success and Thriving
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Nike Anani On Life, Work, Success and Thriving

Nike Anani is an entrepreneur and a Consultant. She was rated as a top-100 Family Business Consultant globally. She helps her clients bridge the gap between the senior and younger generations. As a result, they communicate, collaborate and collectively gain clarity, to increase profit and productivity in their family businesses. Nike works privately with select business families. Nike’s clients choose to engage her, not only because of her extensive professional training, bput also because of her practical extensive experience (over a decade) as both a business founder and a NextGen. This allows her to uniquely empathise with both generations and act as a connector. She talked to Stellar Woman Magazine about life, work and thriving. Listen below. (more…)
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The Martha Stewart Story: How I Became a Household Name
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The Martha Stewart Story: How I Became a Household Name

By Martha Stewart Martha shares how she turned her passion for all aspects of everyday living -- cooking, gardening, entertaining, decorating, collecting, and crafting -- into a thriving business empire that has made her a household name around the world. When I'm asked how and when I knew I would build a very strong and influential brand, I always say that it just “happened.” It happened, but not without years of hard work and dedication, not without constant retooling of my peculiar and intense self-education in all things that pique my curiosity, and not without complete immersion in the idea of home and the vast subject of what I call “living.” Having a formal education was extremely important when I was starting out. Even if one had no specific career path, a colleg...
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Lupita Nyong’o on Strength, Success and Feeding Her Soul
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Lupita Nyong’o on Strength, Success and Feeding Her Soul

Long before Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for her first major movie role (Patsey in 12 Years a Slave) and graced the covers of Vogue, Marie Claire and People, she was a 16-year-old from Kenya moving halfway around the world by herself to study in Mexico, where her parents lived when she was born. She says she was “excited but mainly terrified.” But she set off with courage, which is not to be mistaken for fearlessness. “Courage is acknowledging fear and taking action in spite of it,” Nyong’o says. Strength in Experience Knowing that she could always go back home “to loving, accepting arms” helped Nyong’o make that big move. It was just the first of many brave acts, the starting steps on a path that would lead her to a success where she is known as much for her smart...
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Tara Geraghty on Why Goal Setting Should be Tied to Confidence Building and not just Productivity
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Tara Geraghty on Why Goal Setting Should be Tied to Confidence Building and not just Productivity

Tara Geraghty  has spent over 24+ years in leadership development leading a team of women across the nation. She holds a degree in theatre, has a background in improvisation and is both Counselling Practitioner and REBT certified.  She is the founder of Hey Girl, You Can a community of 39,000+ women from around the world. Tara is a sought after Top 5 TEDx speaker, a TEDx Play Series Performer, the Author of Making Cancer Fun: A Parent's Guide (Amazon #1 New Release), and has been featured on MSNBC, GMA, 5280 & Reader’s Digest to name a few. She is a contributing author on Every Entrepreneur’s Guide to Running your Own Business, a contributor to Conquer Magazine: The Patient’s Voice, and can be heard on podcasts worldwide.  Tara lives in NJ with her miracle...
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Steph Shinabery On The Reward of Following Your True Passion
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Steph Shinabery On The Reward of Following Your True Passion

What was your childhood dream career? Are you doing that today? Not exactly, but I can see things I loved then;  like art, freedom, performing and teaching in what I am doing today. If I could insert laugh emojis here - I would. I know at one point I wanted to be a park ranger for the United States Forest Service. I loved the idea of the (more…)
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Turia Pritt’s Story of Hope
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Turia Pritt’s Story of Hope

In 2011, I was a mining engineer, living my dream life in the Australian outback. Then, while competing in a 100km ultra-marathon, I was caught in a grassfire. (more…)
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Sharon Lechter On The Importance of Adding Value and Playing ‘Big’
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Sharon Lechter On The Importance of Adding Value and Playing ‘Big’

Sharon L. Lechter is an American entrepreneur, International speaker, best-selling author, mentor, philanthropist, licensed CPA for 35 years and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. She is the co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, and the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization. She talks to Stellar Woman Magazine about success, failure and finding her true calling in this 3000-word article, tapping into her decades long experience of making things happen. Who is Sharon Lechter? I am your mentor, your guide, your shoulder to cry on, your celebration partner, and your proudest cheerleader. What is your purpose in life?  My life is dedicated to providing the tools and guidance for anyone wanting to elevate his or her financial well-bei...
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Marie Oldfield On Being a Leader in The Artificial Intelligence Industry and Why It’s Time for Women to Take Their Place in It
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Marie Oldfield On Being a Leader in The Artificial Intelligence Industry and Why It’s Time for Women to Take Their Place in It

Who is Marie Oldfield? Marie (CStat, CSci, PStat, FIScT) is the CEO of Oldfield Consultancy and Kuinua Coaching.Marie is an Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Fellow of the Institute of Science and Technology. With two businesses, a podcast and published papers, Marie manages a packed diary on a day to day basis. She is a sought after global leader in her field; experienced in leading large global analytics teams to drive and transform strategic insights and decision making for Defence, Governments and the Private Sector. Marie works at the forefront of Ethical AI, driving improvement, and development. Marie is an established global speaker, sharing her stories and experiences of Statistics, AI and Defence. Marie has been called upon to validate degrees and provide input to industrial Uni...
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“I was too busy being a lawyer to think about writing as a career option. Now I’m Living my Best Life as a Children’s Book Writer” – Joanne Hurley
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“I was too busy being a lawyer to think about writing as a career option. Now I’m Living my Best Life as a Children’s Book Writer” – Joanne Hurley

Who is Joanne Hurley? I have been a  business and entertainment attorney in Chicago for over forty years. Recently, I started writing  children’s books. I write first chapter books for kids aged 6 – 11 under the name Joanna Hurley. The stories are wacky and imaginative and weave together real-life situations that kids face with fantasy.  How was it growing up in the 50’s?       I grew up in a small town in Michigan in the 1950’s. My town was an idyllic place to grow up. Parents taught kids to ride their bikes with training wheels on. The block was filled with kids. We would literally swarm the block,  racing our bikes, playing tic tac toe, jumping rope, and playing dress up.  We were all different. We were from small  ...
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Susan Nsibirwa On Why It’s Important to ask Yourself “Why” Before Making That Move
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Susan Nsibirwa On Why It’s Important to ask Yourself “Why” Before Making That Move

Susan Nsibirwa is a Ugandan communication professional with close to 30 years’ experience in advertising, marketing and media management, having worked with some of the top corporations in East Africa. She has since ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding Urge Uganda, a full service marketing and advertising agency that supports start-ups and small businesses. She opens up to Stellar Woman Magazine about her many passions. Who is Susan Nsibirwa?  Susan is a passionate learner of life. I think I've evolved over the years, but right now, I’d call myself a passionate learner of life. Newly into business. My entire career has been around advertising, communications and marketing, but I just have a passion and a zest for life, for brands and for people. Those three pillars; lif...
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Mildred Talabi On Why You Need To Be Visible Online
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Mildred Talabi On Why You Need To Be Visible Online

Mildred Talabi believes everyone (especially women) needs to be visible online. With statistics showing that 4.566 billion people are currently online, it's becoming even harder to put yourself out there and be seen. However, Talabi considers this an opportunity because more people active online means more chances of attracting paying clients. The UK-based Linkedin visibility coach leverages her experience as a journalist and publicist to teach businesswomen how to build their personal and professional brands online. She had a zoom call with Stellar Woman Magazine to talk about how she became the visiblity coach of reason. Watch below.
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Lisa Rueff On Living and Serving from The Heart
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Lisa Rueff On Living and Serving from The Heart

Lisa Rueff is the CEO/Founder of YogaVentures, a humanitarian company that provides participants the opportunity to embark on meaningful yoga volunteer retreats worldwide. She’s raised over a million dollars for global causes, focusing on sustainable solutions for women and children. She loves creating ways to inspire and empower people to live with passion and purpose. She talks to Stellar Woman Magazine on how she she found her purpose and passion. Who is Lisa Rueff? I am a heart centered leader on a mission to spread love globally. What is your mission on earth? I love empowering people to discover self-love, living a legacy of life of their dreams and contribution to the world. You’re a  multi –faceted entreprenuer – Founder of Collective Hearts, Sparked, Founder of...
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Dr. Manna Hagos, The Eritrean-American Physician Who is Passionate About Transforming Lives
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Dr. Manna Hagos, The Eritrean-American Physician Who is Passionate About Transforming Lives

Dr. Manna Hagos is a medical Doctor, author, health & wellness consultant and engaging speaker. But, as you'll learn from this chat with Stellar Woman Magazine, she's mostly about transforming lives. Who is Manna Hagos? A woman, a doctor, a leader, a mentor and friend Have you always wanted to become a physician? No, I was initially fascinated by oceanography, geology, and astronomy. I saw a human brain for the first time in elementary school as part of a ‘Science Discovery Day’ session; it was then when I realized that the human body was the most exciting and complex entity I could study. How do you start your day? Do you have a morning routine? The routine is flexible depending on what projects I’m working on. I start the day thanking God that I’m alive and well. I...
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“Don’t spend a month more than needed in a role that doesn’t make you happy” – Zara Cane on Her Career Lessons
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“Don’t spend a month more than needed in a role that doesn’t make you happy” – Zara Cane on Her Career Lessons

Zara Cane is the Head of Marketing at Sony Pictures Entertainment Italia. The renowned marketer has had successful stints at Costa Coffee and Vodafone overseeing successful marketing campaigns. She tells Stellar Woman Magazine why you don't need to spend one more month in a role you don't enjoy doing. You have had such a rich career path. First starting off in customer experience with Levi Strauss & co. What was your first work experience like? What did you learn from it?  ​I had a lot of experience in retail, working for years in customer facing jobs in stores and the service industry. This experience was vital to my first few roles at head office level in marketing - learning how operations actually work, to be customer focussed, and what store teams need to do to...
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How Samantha Kelly Became The ‘Twitter Goddess’
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How Samantha Kelly Became The ‘Twitter Goddess’

Describe who you are in 140 characters…  There are 280 characters on twitter now so I cheated. I am a Twitter Expert and I am the Director of the Women’s Inspire Network (a global online network for Women who want to start a business or who want to learn more about online and make valuable connections). What's your backstory?  I am 13 years sober. I decided to get rid of alcohol as I felt it was holding me back and affecting others around me. I didn’t seem to have control once I took the first drink. Once I did that, my story began.  Ten years ago my daughter came to the awkward milestone of her first period so I went to the supermarket to see if there was some kind of beginners set or welcome to womanhood set I could give her to make the transition easier bu...
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Meet Amelia Boone, The Queen of Pain
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Meet Amelia Boone, The Queen of Pain

Amelia Boone is an American obstacle racer. As one of the most accomplished obstacle course racing (OCR) athletes in the history of the sport, she has won both the Spartan Race World Championship (2013) and is the only three- time winner of the World's Toughest Mudder (2012, 2014 and 2015) and won the 2014 championships 8 weeks after knee surgery. She is also a three-time finisher of the Death Race and a full time attorney at Apple Inc. The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But she's now in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share. She is famously quoted to say "I'm not the strongest. I'm not the fastest. But I'm really good at suffering." She however wishes she could take this quote back as she is contin...
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Nadia Nadim: From Living in a Refugee Camp to Playing for One of the Biggest Clubs in the World
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Nadia Nadim: From Living in a Refugee Camp to Playing for One of the Biggest Clubs in the World

The Afghan-Danish player fled Afghanistan at the age of 11 to escape the Taliban regime and today, she is a national-level football player. This is her story. I was born on 2nd of January 1988 in Herat Afghanistan where I was raised by my mother and father, together with my four sisters. When I was young, I got the heart breaking news that the Taliban had executed my father. After that, my family decided to escape Afghanistan, as it was not a safe place for a family of 6 women's. We planned to escape to London, where we had a few relatives, and with forged passports we came to Italy through Pakistan. From there, my entire family and I went on a truck, thinking we where heading towards London. After a few days, we all turfed of the truck, expecting to see Big Ben. We did not. All w...
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Dr. Tererai Trent, The Awakened Woman
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Dr. Tererai Trent, The Awakened Woman

Dr. Tererai Trent is one of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment. Distinguished as Oprah’s “All-Time Favorite Guest”, Dr. Trent is a scholar, humanitarian, motivational speaker, educator, mentor, and founder of Tererai Trent International. Tererai grew up in a cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe, where she dreamed of getting an education, but was married at a young age and had three children by the time she was eighteen. Undeterred by traditional women’s role and cultural norms, Tererai determinedly taught herself to read and write from her brother’s schoolbooks. As a young mother without a high school diploma, Tererai met a woman who would profoundly impact her life: Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer International. She t...
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