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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Thriving

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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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Thriving

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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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Thriving

How I Became Nadiya Hussain

I was the little curly haired girl who would sit in defiance when all the other kids in class would talk about how to wreak havoc with the supply teacher. I would sit and hide under my curly hair and say ‘no’. Not much has changed since then; I still have a habit of saying no, but mostly to my long suffering dad. But a lot has changed too… I have since had 3 of my own children who, not too dissimilar to my 10 year old self, all know their minds very well. So when I complain to my dad that the kids don’t listen, he looks at me with eyes that read ‘karma my dear’. I was born in Luton in 1984, on Christmas Day. That was my claim to fame when I was younger. My eyes lit up when someone asked ‘when is your birthday?’ the answer at the tip of my tongue. Doesn’t have the same effect anymo...
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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Celebration, Food

Italian Heritage Celebration – Luisa Dolce

In terms of table, we go from the traditional dinners to the informal picnic buffet . All have in common lots of family and friends.Top 10 dishes? First position a sicilian cake from a small village. called "sfoglio" from Polizzi. A recipe that goes back to the xvii century, invented bu nuns in a convent, with a filling made of grated cheese, chocolate, cinnamon. Sfoglio 'Arancini' a street food . Rice ball, the original is filled with ragù and deep fried in a round shape or alternatively the oval shape with ham and mozzarella. Now, there are many alternatives. Originated in sicily, they are now found throughout Italy and also made elsewhere…. In Palermo there is a place where they do only arancini and have tens of different fillings….. From Salmon, to goat cheese, to broccoli, to...
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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Thriving

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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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Celebration

Why we need to celebrate our Success – Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley is the founder and owner of award-winning mortgage broker, MB Associates, in Cheam, Surrey. She talks about the importance of celebrating success in business – even small daily victories. When was the last time you celebrated some good news? For me, it’s a ....... (more…)
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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Mind & Body

Happy Holidays!!

I am so excited about this Issue especially at this time of the Year. I am in a celebratory mode! Who isn’t? Looking at what we have all been through, it is paramount that we celebrate - the special gift of life! Stellar Woman magazine has been on its journey with you and this is our first Christmas! Oh Yes, it is!  All worth the celebration.  Join us as we commemorate this landmark. We argue you to celebrate all your life, the life of those around you, your environment and all your victories. The word celebrate comes from the Latin word celeber, which means frequented or honoured. It is about honouring the person or the day, season or moment. There’s so much to celebrate especially in view of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that w...
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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Celebration, Issue One 1

Stella’s Faves: London By Night During The Holiday Season

Are you planning to travel to London this holiday season? This is the perfect time to visit The City of London, especially at night, because it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. When the sun goes down, the city lights up. When you’re exploring the city after the sun has gone down, be sure to visit some of these places! Harrods - Knightsbridge London Harrods - Knightsbridge London Mandarin Oriental - Hyde Park London Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Harrods Knightsbridge Window Display Burberry in Knightsbridge London Harvey Nicols in Knightsbridge Harvey Nicols - Knightsbridge London Chinatown - London Harvey Nicols - Knightsbridge London Knightsbridge London ...
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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Celebration

A Holiday-inspired Playlist For You and Your Loved Ones

https://youtu.be/3tH195XLrWE https://youtu.be/AI6dYR_aQ4I https://youtu.be/BDt40LVlj_E https://youtu.be/gtFG6GfjTQ8 https://youtu.be/RLZnr-3U4-U https://youtu.be/mbsVxMXzJ8s Oh holy night by Mariah Carey https://youtu.be/bM9UGg1FINk Oh come you faithful https://youtu.be/j25wYtN1EIA Rocking around the Christmas tree https://youtu.be/1qYz7rfgLWE Ding Ding Merrily on High https://youtu.be/6J_2tKCwu7Q Merry Christmas everyone - Xmas hits collective https://youtu.be/N-PyWfVkjZc All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey https://youtu.be/yXQViqx6GMY Driving home for Christmas https://youtu.be/DDt3u2Ev1cI Mistletoe - Justin Biebers https://youtu.be/LUjn3RpkcKY Another Rock and roll Christmas ...
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11Nov By Stella Olivia KikoyoNo Comments
Celebration

Christmas Family Quiz by Hazel Kikoyo

Complete the lyrics on the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me ….What does the word “Advent” mean?How many different types of gifts did the wise man bring according to the Bible?In which town was Jesus born in?Can you name all of Santa’s reindeers?Santa Claus is also known as Saint …?Who appeared to tell Mary that she was with a child?Which direction did the wise men travel to, going to Jerusalem?What else did the wise men do apart from give him gifts?What does the name Immanuel mean?How many angels spoke to the shepherds?How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?What day is it called when Santa delivers presents?Out of all the nine reindeers which one has a shinny nose?Who stole Christmas?Where does Santa Claus live?What is Santa Claus’s favourite food?Who helps Santa with a...
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