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New Year. New Focus – Dr. Catherine Jackson
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New Year. New Focus – Dr. Catherine Jackson

The beginning of the year for many of us is a time of reflection, self assessment and setting resolutions. We want to eat better, especially after indulging during the holiday season, get in shape, read more, etc. but have you considered setting goals related to your mental health? I challenge you to make your mental health a top priority in 2023. This may sound like a daunting task but with small steps, you’ll eventually focus on yourself and your mental wellness with very little effort. To start, set intentions not resolutions. Resolutions are often created from an emotionalplace and if not met, may leave you feeling worse emotionally. Furthermore, resolutions are usually for smaller goals like working out more or cutting out carbs and sugar. Intentions, on the other, are related to b...
Episode 3. With Alison Edgar MBE ‘The Entrepreneur’s godmother’ & Chief Goal Smasher
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Episode 3. With Alison Edgar MBE ‘The Entrepreneur’s godmother’ & Chief Goal Smasher

In this episode you will meet, learn and be empowered by the amazing guest and Stellar Woman Alison Edgar MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire), Entreprenuer's godmother and Chief Smasher. Alison's story and knowledge will help you break down all the limiting beliefs and doubts you may have had before and open up your mind to new possibilties. She smashed it in sales just as a new entrant and later moved into business at 46 after raising her two boys. She has been able to smash it again in business, got awarded an MBE and became known affectionately as 'The Entrepreneur's godmother' for her commitment to transforming small businesses through education and mentorship. She is dyslexic and struggled a lot at school. Today, Alison has smashed it with two best sel...
8 Psychological Traps That Can Affect Decision-making – Stella Olivia Kikoyo
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8 Psychological Traps That Can Affect Decision-making – Stella Olivia Kikoyo

Decision-making is very much what we do every single day and almost every moment. There’re two types of decisions – programmed and non-programmed. A programmed decision is repetitive and routine in nature. It is common in organisations and largely automatized, subject to rules and policies. A non-programmed decision is more unusual and made less frequently. Non-programmed decisions are the ones that are subject to biases.  The brain cannot give the same energy to the same decision. In an attempt to draw shortcuts to save time and energy, it depends on the influence of data it already holds which affects one’s decision-making at work and home. John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa of the Harvard Business Review’s 10 MUST READS examined eight psychological traps or b...
The Busy Girl’s Guide To Running – Christina Neal
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...
The 5 Stages of Re-Inventing Yourself – Nicky Hassaballa
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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...
The Power of Silence – Stella Olivia Kikoyo
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. ...
Skincare lessons From My Mother’s Garden – Barbara Osei
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Skincare lessons From My Mother’s Garden – Barbara Osei

As a child all I wanted to do was sit on the veranda and read a book. It was cool and mostly quiet in a home full of boys. Another thing I loved to do, was to walk around my mother’s tropical garden and pick her flowers, definitely not her roses! I would pick hibiscus and bougainvillea petals among others. We would use an orange flower with a strong long green stem, excellent for sword fights with my brothers. Sorry, I don’t know its name. The petals I would put in water hoping to make perfumes. I wasn’t successful. Best of all, we would suck the nectar from these precious flowers. Living in our gated home, we were protected. Surrounded by the beauty that nature offers, one is bound to take it for granted. Mangos and avocados so creamy you could simply slather on your face. Little did I...
This is why Roberta Annan is a multifaceted businesswoman
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This is why Roberta Annan is a multifaceted businesswoman

Businesswoman, investor, philanthropist… Roberta Annan has many strings to her bow. Passionate about fashion, she founded the African Fashion Foundation in 2011, as well as the “Impact Fund for creative industries” in 2021, two initiatives aimed at supporting the fashion industry in Africa. The Ghanaian is a United Nations Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador for the creative economy. Highly committed to the empowerment of women, but also to solving several social problems in Africa, Roberta Annan is one of the most influential businesswomen on the continent. With a degree in biochemistry from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and a master’s degree in biotechnology from Georgetown University in the United States, she began her career as an intern at the United Nations, det...
Don’t Let the Fear of Failure Hold you back – Beth Lapides
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Don’t Let the Fear of Failure Hold you back – Beth Lapides

Beth is the creator, host and executive producer of the legendary and revolutionary UnCabaret which she has shepherded through 25 + years of weekly live shows, TV, CD’s, streaming and touring. UnCabaret has been called a ‘comedy be in’ by Rolling Stone. Vanity Fair said there's ‘Nothing cooler’. Variety called UnCab’s 25th anniversary show “a triumph!” and UnCabaret a ‘progressive comedy institution.’ The LA Times called Beth the ‘godmother of alternative comedy’. And Vulture says UnCabaret has ‘a magical life giving mystique and hilarious storytelling’. Beth is also the author of the critically acclaimed original audio book, So You Need To Decide, published by Recorded Books. Available everywhere audiobooks are. Get it on Amazon here! So You Need to Decide was ...
Full body strengthening exercises with Diana Mamedova
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...
The Importance of Nutrition- Dr Diana Martin Gotcher
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. Bei...
The Power Of Decisions Survey
Issue One 4, Opinion, Thriving

The Power Of Decisions Survey

We asked several people to share with us decisions that they have made that have had a big impact in their lives. Could you answer the same question for yourself? Could you please share the one decision that you have made that you believe has had a great impact on your life?Mastermind teamThe decision to shift my mindset. It all started there. Having the right mindset will make you see the world differently and positively.WoodieBecoming a child of God is worth more to me than all the silver and goldRachna R JInvesting in myselfAnna T BodinMarrying my husband.Applying to Harvard.Building my own business.All three were life-changing!Nicole Amy L.Morning to KoreaNatalie J WStopped drinking  5 years ago, it has had a phenomenal effect on my life Terri MI decided to teach. I decided that eve...
Episode 2: Mindfulness, it’s benefits, tools and correct breathing session
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Episode 2: Mindfulness, it’s benefits, tools and correct breathing session

In this episode you will be taken through what mindfulness is, its benefits, tools and a short breathing training. This episode supports the learning in episode 1. The practice of mindfulness allows you to be able to have a clear vision, clear perfection of what is , clarify your goals and direction, facilitate your mental and emotional well-being, develop better relationship, focus, bring calmness, find joy and peace in your life, live fully, achieve your goals and more. Mindfulness will help you to navigate life waves as they happen. Mindfulness can be practised any where and at any time. You can practice mindfulness through breathing, yoga and meditation. This involves bringing your awareness to different aspects or actions. It can be bringing awareness to your breathing, to the b...
Real Estate Tips from Gretchen Casey
Business, Issue One 1

Real Estate Tips from Gretchen Casey

Real estate investing can seem overwhelming. The rewards can be great, so it's worth considering to grow your wealth, develop as a person, and have a great time while doing it. Here are the steps to the process: Determine your "Why" Figure out where you are now financially and personally, you may be surprised that you qualify for more than you think or can use strategies to increase the mortgage amount you are approved for Include your partner in the process (how much so can vary) Consult with experts including Mortgage Agents, Realtors, Coaches, other investors, Financial Advisors, Lawyers, Accountants, and Property Managers Work backwards - from the end goal to the first steps Choose your strategy: buy and hold, flip, short-term rental, etc. Choose your location t...
Your Guide to Chic Year-Round Office and Workwear Style
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Your Guide to Chic Year-Round Office and Workwear Style

Finding the perfect workwear can be tricky. Especially when you’re trying to find office wear for women that will work for you throughout the year. Say goodbye to daily dressing dilemmas by having the basic staples like blazers, skirts, trousers, blouses and day dresses that you can easily dress up and down to fit the business occasion you are attending. Stock up on wardrobe staples and browse through the looks below for chic business and women work style inspiration to create a curated wardrobe that suits every business and work occasion you might attend this year. See looks below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE CURATED (@shopthecurated) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Gifford (@signedblake) ...
Fear into Desire into Action – Ann Justi
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...
The only limits are the ones you set for yourself – June Dennis
Business, Thriving

The only limits are the ones you set for yourself – June Dennis

June Dennis has two amazing careers - in marketing and higher education. After working in marketing and PR management roles for a decade, June Dennis started to teach professional courses in the evenings and got the teaching bug. She has over 25 years experience in higher education, and now in senior management roles. She is a leading specialist in academic partnerships with significant knowledge of the Higher Education sector, curriculum design and development and student experience. She is also a chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Board, a marketing NED & board advisor, expert witness, a business trainer and coach. June is on a mission to help small businesses succeed through accessing the full power of marketing and not just social media. in this chat with Stellar Woma...
5 Leadership Lessons from Sheryl Sandberg to help you in decision making.
Business, Issue one 5, Thriving

5 Leadership Lessons from Sheryl Sandberg to help you in decision making.

Self-Perception Plays a Key Role in Success Leadership starts at the top, setting the tone and establishing the code of conduct and goals for the business and its employees… But leaders also need to listen to feedback. If your company isn’t thriving as you want it to, you could be part of the problem. Are you making the right decisions? Do you trust your ideas enough? Are you decisive enough? Confidence is important if you want to lead a company to success. Trusting your ideas and skills leads to better decisions. However, truthful feedback is important too – and this can’t happen without engaging your employees. Talking to all your employees, regardless of departments or status, can provide a big-picture view of how you handle things. It can provide a boost of confidence and cha...
5 Tips for Courageous Decision Making – Anna Wintour
Business, Issue one 5, Thriving

5 Tips for Courageous Decision Making – Anna Wintour

When it comes to taking risks, Anna Wintour is a firm believer in provoking a conversation, having a strong point of view, trusting your own instincts, and learning from your mistakes. Here are five tips from Anna Wintour on making decisions and taking risks. Expect the unexpected. Anna Wintour’s first American Vogue cover was very different from those that preceded it: The photo crop was wider; the model was not looking directly at the camera; the clothing had a casual sensibility, mixing a Christian Lacroix couture top with Guess jeans. In other words, it made a statement and spoke to what Anna wanted to convey, which was that fashion can be accessible, spontaneous, and fun. Ironically, that particular photo was never intended to be a cover. But as soon as Anna saw the image, s...
My Journey to Limitless –  Uma Subramanian
Issue One 1, Thriving

My Journey to Limitless –  Uma Subramanian

Rising above our circumstances, recognizing our limitless potential, and living the life we want Flashback to July 2022, when I made the courageous decision to quit my full-time job, where I was heading two business groups, reporting to a C-Suite executive. It was not something I decided on a whim or an impulse – there had been growing feelings of being excluded, overlooked, and not taken seriously since I started reporting to this new manager. However, things reached a tipping point during an official meeting when I was blatantly disrespected and devalued in front of my peers. In the past, I would have likely been caught up in self-doubt and misery as I tried to figure out what went wrong; however, this time around, it felt different.  As soon as this happened, I knew that ...
Growing Your Business: Top Tips for a Successful Strategy – Monica Bradley
Business, Thriving

Growing Your Business: Top Tips for a Successful Strategy – Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley is a multiple-award winning mortgage broker and the founder of Cheam-based firm, MB Associates. Monica took the brave step to go self-employed at the age of 21 and has never looked back. She shares her top tips for setting a business strategy and taking risks that pay off. I’m often asked how I first decided on a strategy for my business. I used a simple method. I had a clear idea of where I wanted to be and worked my way back from there, mapping out the steps I’d need to take to achieve my goal. I’ve been self-employed for a long time. I took a leap of faith at the age of 21 and decided to go for it as I didn’t want to work for anyone else. Over the years, I’ve grown my company by recruiting more talent into the business and hiring people who share the same values...
7 Ways To Build Leadership Presence – Divya Parekh
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7 Ways To Build Leadership Presence – Divya Parekh

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

Welcome to the Stellar Woman Show, hosted by Stella Olivia Kikoyo, a podcast that's all about spreading thriving women stories, expert knowledge and experiences covering mind, body and Spirit, fashion & Beauty, Money & Business, and leadership. Be inspired.
Welcome To Issue 7
Celebration

Welcome To Issue 7

Welcome to issue 7 which is our second x-mas issue! I am astounded by how far we have come and what has been achieved. This is the holiday season. It is time to relax, celebrate all that has been achieved and mostly celebrate YOU - your gift of LIFE.  Even if things don’t seemingly look or feel good at this point, nothing is bigger than your life. So put your attention to where it is due – revel life. At Stellar Woman magazine we celebrate your life. This is the moment for you to shine. We’re here to inspire you to transcend any element of darkness and disempowerment by bringing you light in form of stories and knowledge so that you can learn, be empowered, thrive and shine. Last time around this time we were just coming out of the pandemic and this year has been a year o...
The Emotional Spectrum of the Christmas Season – Nicky Hassaballa
Celebration, Holiday 2023

The Emotional Spectrum of the Christmas Season – Nicky Hassaballa

It felt almost instantaneous that as soon as the calendar read September 23, time transported us to the Holiday Season.  Sure, we all had our Halloween candy and our Thanksgiving turkey dinner, but the holiday most people are enthusiastic about is Christmas.  We are inundated by the optimal gifts, the sweets, the nostalgia of what Santa meant to us as children and the child-like wonder and anticipation for this seemingly magical experience wrapped in ribbon and tinsel.  The t.v. commercials and the radio songs stir up a whirlwind of giddiness, joy, laughter, family and friends, as if to force us into a cheerful mood and strip us of our freedom to choose our emotions, at least up until New Year’s Eve. Whenever this time of year comes around for me, I am reminded of my mother taking my...
Dr. Maggie Kigozi On Being a Stellar Woman and Why it is Important to Celebrate Your Success
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 influen...
Post-Pandemic Holiday Plans – Christy Whitman
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Post-Pandemic Holiday Plans – Christy Whitman

I love the holidays!  And this is in large part because I’m a firm believer that holiday celebrations are most satisfying when we reevaluate them from time to time, to make sure they reflect our present-day values and desires. I first learned this as a very little girl – maybe 6 or 7 at the most – when my Italian grandfather stood up from the dinner table one Christmas Eve and asked, “Why are we eating turkey? We’re Italian! My grandfather, who was born in Italy, then went on to tell us about his fondest holiday memories.  He described the anticipation of watching his mother, grandmother, and sister busy in the kitchen, telling stories and laughing as they prepared homemade ravioli and marinara sauce, then gathering together as a family on Christmas day to savor the nourish...
Single Parent Solutions: How To Get More With Less When Christmas Shopping – Dr. Jillian Zambon
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 fl...