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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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Healing From the Inside Out: Why Your Gut Holds the Key to Better Health – Cristal Johnston
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ISSUE 12, Slide one 1, Thriving

Healing From the Inside Out: Why Your Gut Holds the Key to Better Health – Cristal Johnston

After more than 36 years in the nursing profession, many of those spent in the high-stakes environment of the Emergency Room, I have seen a recurring theme: many chronic conditions that bring people to crisis didn’t begin in the ER. They began quietly, often in the gut. Originally from Canada and now living in Raleigh, North Carolina, I have transitioned from crisis care to root-cause wellness, focusing on how foundational gut health is to our overall wellbeing. My years in healthcare taught me that if we want to prevent the emergencies and the ongoing medication cycles, we need to pay closer attention to the early signals our bodies send especially those originating in the gut. The Gut: Your Body’s Command Centre Your gut is so much more than a digestive organ. It plays a key rol...
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Playing Big: The Power of “I Am” and Building from Truth – Stella kikoyo
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Playing Big: The Power of “I Am” and Building from Truth – Stella kikoyo

Screenshot “We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.” Max De Pree, former CEO of Herman Miller “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Napoleon Hill We live in a time where doors are wide open not just to opportunity, but to truth. At Stellar Woman, we believe the most powerful strategy for playing big in business and in life starts with this: remembering who you are. For too long, women have been conditioned to look outward for validation, proof, permission. But playing big isn’t about waiting. It’s about aligning with the truth of who you already are, owning your identity, and choosing to use everything life has given you - your experiences, your voice, your vision to live fully and build consciously. “Our...
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Farah Mak on Sparkle, Survival & Self-Worth Leadership
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Farah Mak on Sparkle, Survival & Self-Worth Leadership

Where did you grow up, and how did your upbringing influence your values and worldview today?I grew up mostly in South Australia, but I also spent time in Sri Lanka and India as a little girl. That experience of being between cultures and expectations really shaped me. I learned early on that home is not always a place, it’s a feeling. My upbringing taught me to adapt to listening between the lines, and to speak up for those still finding their voice. That ability to bridge silence and story influences everything I do today. Were there early signs in your childhood or teen years that pointed toward your passion for performance, leadership, or advocacy?Absolutely. I was the little girl turning living rooms into stages, heartbreak into poetry, and playgrounds into performances. I had a de...
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The Year I Wove Another Thread Into the Tapestry- Divya Parekh
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Christmas Issue, Issue 11, Slide one 1, Thriving

The Year I Wove Another Thread Into the Tapestry- Divya Parekh

What is a year, if not a tapestry? A weave of moments, some bright and golden, others dark as nightfall, their threads pulled taut by the weight of the days. And yet, it is the contrasts that make the pattern sing. I see this now, sitting here in December’s quiet twilight, the year stretched out behind me like a river winding into the distance. I remember parts of this tapestry clearly—the bold strokes, the daring colors of achievement. But there are softer, almost hidden others that only now reveal their quiet beauty: the moments of struggle, the spaces where fear pressed hard against my chest but didn’t win. I think of those moments and feel them—not as regrets, but as proof. Proof that I was in the arena playing the game by trying, failing, trying again. This year wasn’t my first fig...
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Inspirational Interview with Magdy Setzler: A Love Revolutionist’s Journey.
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Inspirational Interview with Magdy Setzler: A Love Revolutionist’s Journey.

In this interview, we delve into an extraordinary conversation with Magdy Setzler, a self-proclaimed "love revolutionist" and spiritual mentor. Magdy’s life is a testament to resilience, purpose, and unwavering faith. Here is her journey in her own words. Who is Magdy Setzler? Q: How would you describe yourself, Magdy?“I am a love revolutionist,” Magdy begins, “a believer in humanity and the transformative power of love.” This powerful statement sets the tone for a deeply moving narrative of personal evolution and healing. Q: But who is Magdy, really? How did you become this advocate for love and humanity?Her mission and perspective are rooted in personal transformation, making her story one that resonates deeply with anyone seeking a path to hope and purpose. The Backs...
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From Struggle to Triumph: How Gratitude Led Me to Conquer the NYC Marathon- Theresa Russell
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From Struggle to Triumph: How Gratitude Led Me to Conquer the NYC Marathon- Theresa Russell

Life often presents us with challenges, but it’s in these moments that we realize the true power of gratitude, giving, and celebration. In reflecting on my own journey this past year, I found that even in the face of hardship, these elements provide the strength to grow, give, and celebrate what we overcome. A Routine Shattered: The Unexpected Struggle Spring brought with it what I thought would be another season of running—a routine I had followed for over two decades. But something was wrong. I felt sluggish, and my breath didn’t come as easily. My pace slowed significantly, and what was once a comfortable run became an effort. At first, I dismissed it as a passing issue, but when it didn’t improve, I realized it wasn’t just a bad day. Listening to My Body: The Wake-Up Call D...
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Life’s Gift – Embrace It: A Christmas Message of Joy, Hope, and Love- Stella Olivia Kikoyo
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Life’s Gift – Embrace It: A Christmas Message of Joy, Hope, and Love- Stella Olivia Kikoyo

A poem on Life by Stella Olivia Kikoyo Life is a melody – dance to its tune,Life is a sunrise – bask in its bloom.Life is a river – let it flow,Life is a seed – nurture and grow. Life is a canvas – paint it bright,Life is a journey – seek your light.Life is a story – make it bold,Life is a treasure – more precious than gold. Life is a gift – unwrap it with grace,Life is a star – find your place.Life is a prayer – whisper it true,Life is a miracle – waiting for you. Merry Christmas! May your life sing with joy, hope, and love this season and always.
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