ISSUE 5 Archives - Stellar Woman Magazine

2Jun

By Martin KagweriNo Comments

Mind & Body

Welcome to Issue 5

Feeling like we’re now fully back to normal with so much excitement about life after the experience we went through during the pandemic. This has revealed that human beings are resilient, have love for life and that we’re greater than the situations that occur in the world. It is with great pleasure that issue 5 comes with those vibes. The vibes that electrify the beauty and impact of stories and knowledge of the powerful women. https://youtu.be/wrHRb5pu-k8 These women have revealed that women are indeed a force for good and that knowledge is a key catalyst in transformation. At Stellar Woman magazine, we’re excited to be joining in the celebration of Her Majesty the Queen of England’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen is so STELLAR!! I have always loved and admired Her Majesty. I hav...

Gabrielle Shaw On Strategies She Used to Grow Her Business into an Award-winning Agency

2Jun

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Thriving

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 ...

The Benefits of Having a Business Strategy – Monica Bradley

2Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Business

The Benefits of Having a Business Strategy – Monica Bradley

Are you thinking of setting up your own business, or already running one? Monica Bradley, founder, and Managing Director of award-winning mortgage brokers MB Associates had a clear strategy for her company from day one. Here, she reveals why a firm strategy is key, and how to prepare one… What is a business strategy, and do you need one? The short answer is yes. Simply put, a business strategy is a vision and direction for your company. Having a strategy for your business is hugely important if you want to move forward with a clear purpose. It gives your business a set of values and helps you understand what success means for your company. If you don’t have a strategy, you won’t know when you’ve reached your goals. It’s a bit like going out for a drive without knowing you...

Liberian Entrepreneur Patrice Juah’s Journey From a Tumultous Childhood to ‘African Icon’ Status

2Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Cover Story, Thriving

Liberian Entrepreneur Patrice Juah’s Journey From a Tumultous Childhood to ‘African Icon’ Status

In your own words who is Patrice Juah? What do you do? Patrice Juah is a child of God. She is an International Affairs and Communications Professional, awarding-winning poet, and author, working globally to advance Girls’ Education, Social-Emotional Learning, Women’s Leadership, and Youth Development. She is a perpetual knowledge seeker, adventure lover, and multifaceted woman, with a fascination for languages, and a passion for service and fostering global collaborations. She’s the founder of the Martha Juah Educational Foundation, and its Sexy Like A Book academic and leadership initiative, which takes a social and academic approach to address some of the barriers to girls’ education in Liberia. She’s an Executive of Karanga: The Global Alliance for Social-Emotional Lear ning and...

Strategies for Success in Your Goals for Personal Growth – Ann Justi

2Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Business

Strategies for Success in Your Goals for Personal Growth – Ann Justi

Write down twenty-two things for 2022 that you want and you think are hard. I know we are past the first quarter of 2022. Just do it. Dream big. Now decide on one action towards one of the goals. Set yourself up for success. If you don’t know where to start, look at how someone else did it and follow their example. Success leaves clues. If looking does not work for you, then ask. Yes, it’s scary and most of the time you get a “no” - but sometimes, you will get a “yes,” and you’ll never get the “yes” if you never ask. What if it all worked out? I recently was talking with a millionaire; no one famous, but someone who tried to achieve his family's dream for several years. He said that the first ninety days are the hardest when you think...

The weather is improving and “SUMMER’’ is here! – Farah Zaidi

2Jun

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Beauty, Mind & Body, Wellness

The weather is improving and “SUMMER’’ is here! – Farah Zaidi

It is time to start changing the way we treat our skin. As we emerge into summer, our skin is exposed less to cold/dry air, more to higher moisture levels, more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This is a great time to change and update our skincare routine. To start off with, my favourite, SUNSCREEN! As the sun shines down on us, we need to increase the SPF rating in our skin care. Ideally, a minimum of SPF30 if going about our daily routines. Obviously if you plan to travel and go to warmer climates near the equator you should be opting for higher SPF and trying to avoid the sun at its peak between 11am - 3pm. Try and stay in the shade or at least use light clothing as cover up. I would also recommend to look for a ‘physical sunscreen’ which contains titanium or zinc oxide - th...

Dr. Catherine Jackson Shares Her Strategic Life Decisions: From Humble Beginnings to a Certified Neuro-therapist

1Jun

By Kikoyo Stella2 Comments

Cover Story, Thriving

Dr. Catherine Jackson Shares Her Strategic Life Decisions: From Humble Beginnings to a Certified Neuro-therapist

Who is Catherine Jackson? First and foremost, I am a child of God. Professionally, I’m Dr. Catherine Jackson (Dr. J), a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified neuro therapist who specializes in using holistic, trauma-informed and brain-based interventions to help individuals and families reach optimal mental well-being and create the positive changes they desire in their lives and relationships. A sought-after international speaker and media expert who's been featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, CNN and many other media outlets, I share a wealth of information with others on topics related to mental wellness, the brain and holistic health. I am the owner of Optimal Neuroholistic Services (ONS), author of The Couch Experience: A Guide to...

Why You Need A Strategy For Your Running – Christina Neal

1Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Mind & Body

Why You Need A Strategy For Your Running – Christina Neal

Do you want to start running or are you already doing it and want to get fitter? Christina Neal explains how to map out a clear strategy that will help you make progress. Whether you’re about to start running or you regularly pound the pavements, having a clear strategy for your running is a great way to stay motivated and avoid injuries. Yes, you could just go out and run and not think about anything other than putting one foot in front of the other. Many people like to shut their minds off and run to enjoy the mental health benefits without worrying about a training plan. But if you want to get fitter and reduce your risk of injury, having a structured training plan or at least a weekly routine for your running will stand you in good stead. Depending on your goals, there are s...

1Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Business

Why Should You Write a Brand Building Book – Divya Parekh

Question: Why Should YOU Write A Brand-Building Book? There is nothing that can build your brand quite like a well-written book. I know that sounds all nice and sweet, but I wish I knew that back in the day! When I first started, I couldn’t seem to catch a break, no matter what I did, I kept getting knocked down over and over again and It seemed like every sales call would fall flat, I hardly had any conversions. Prospects would come into meetings and I could not point out where I fell short and I tell you what....getting nos from people impacts self-esteem and I felt like crap! The problem? No credibility. Potential clients liked me and my work but were looking for a body of work I had done, I had experience, but I could not share it in a way that builds authority. Des...

These Pelvic Floor Exercises Will Get You Back to Living Your Best Life (Literally) – Kim Vopni

1Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Mind & Body, Wellness

These Pelvic Floor Exercises Will Get You Back to Living Your Best Life (Literally) – Kim Vopni

https://youtu.be/GZqkluxUDIg Meet Kim Vopni. Described as a leading authority in health & fitness coaching for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, she has helped thousands of women learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest! Just for you, our stellar women, Vopni is sharing pelvic floor workout routines that are fun and thrilling. These routines will not only help eliminate prolapse symptoms, they'll give you the life you've always desired. https://youtu.be/9DoIevKk908 https://youtu.be/4akZ_0FWvMI https://youtu.be/i59odRK_vQk TO ALL STELLAR WOMAN SUBSCRIBERSGET THIS GREAT OFFER TODAYA full 50% off the app offer.Click the link b...

1Jun

By Kikoyo Stella1 Comment

Business, Cover Story, Thriving

6 Key Strategies For Female Business Founders Building Their Personal brand – Gabrielle Shaw

Why Cultivating Founder Reputation Matters Hello Stellar Women! Twenty-five years ago, I set out to launch a London communications agency. I had a back room, a dream, and a no-fear attitude. Still, it was daunting that my UK first campaign was none other than Starbucks, but I went for it. We introduced coffee culture to a UK nation of tea drinkers. The rest is history. Today, amongst other things, my agency helps business founders, especially women, grow their personal brand and profile as a means to growing their business. Today’s column features tips for female founders to build their personal reputation as the cornerstone to business success. The moment has never been better for women to participate in driving the world’s economic and business growth. Global wealth c...

Mary Pagano On Key Strategies Women Need to Thrive and Live a Stellar Life

1Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Cover Story, Thriving

Mary Pagano On Key Strategies Women Need to Thrive and Live a Stellar Life

Hi! My name is Mary Pagano and I have been a prior Tech exec leader in fortune 30 space. Currently, I'm a founder/CEO, board advisor and angel investor to several female-founded companies. Hera the Light of Women, https://www.heracity.org where we are building a smart green city for the future of humanity, for all genders, nationalities, religions, and in honor of women around the globe. I'm the CEO/Founder of Hera Media Group, https://www.heramediagroup.com , a media channel for all things Hera, Hera city, TV, film, podcasts with solutions & stories around the globe, where people are making a positive impact on the planet. In addition, Fem Foundry https://www.fem-foundry.com a new safe & secure social mobile platform on IOS and Android, for women around the w...

Diana Mamedova Shares Simple At-home Stretching Workout Routines

1Jun

By Kikoyo Stella3 Comments

Mind & Body, Wellness

Diana Mamedova Shares Simple At-home Stretching Workout Routines

The idea of a home workout isn’t always the most exciting. However, if executed right, it might be the best life decision. After what we experienced during lockdown, we learned that there’s so much more we can do ourselves and on our own. Diana Mamedova, a fitness enthusiast, shares easy workout routines you can easily take on. Nowadays stretching is one of the most popular among women, they want to get slim body, be flexible, do any types of splits. My classes help people to relax after hard working day, to breathe deeply, to be slim and be young as long as possible. People who do any sport are healthier, they feel better and they look much younger ! My name is Diana. I'm 29 years old. I've been doing sports for 17 years, I did ballet then I went to dance school and then I g...

From US Army Veteran to Formidable Entrepreneur – Pamela Gurley

1Jun

By Kikoyo StellaNo Comments

Cover Story, Thriving

From US Army Veteran to Formidable Entrepreneur – Pamela Gurley

Who is Pamela Gurley? Who I am is so many things to so many people. Who I am is a go-getter, a loving daughter, an overprotective sister, amazing aunt to 5 nieces and 5 nephews, “Pma” to two wonderful pseudo-grandkids, the empowering friend, and devoted significant other to a wonderful and supportive man. I am also a worldly traveler, wine lover, poet (not many people know that about me), and I love to cook. What’s your backstory? This is such a loaded question because I have done so much in my life. I guess the easiest is the backstory of how I became a writer, which is a full circle phenomenon. I pretty much grew up writing because as far back as I can remember I wrote poetry. Writing was also my outlet (I had many diaries). While in high school I attended the Upward Bound ...

6 Things Every Stellar Woman Should Know About Sustainable Fashion

30May

By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Fashion

6 Things Every Stellar Woman Should Know About Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable fashion is a term that’s increasingly used (and overused) these days, as we all become ever more aware of the serious environmental impact of our clothes. The industry is responsible for a shocking four to 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions every year – a figure that can’t be overlooked considering the urgency of the climate crisis we’re facing right now. But what does sustainable fashion actually mean? In short, it’s an umbrella term for clothes that are created and consumed in a way that can be, quite literally, sustained, while protecting both the environment and those producing garments. That’s why cutting CO2 emissions, addressing overproduction, reducing pollution and waste, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring that garment workers are paid a fair wage an...

5 Beauty Trends For Working Stellar Women

30May

By Stellar Woman MagazineNo Comments

Beauty

5 Beauty Trends For Working Stellar Women

No matter where you work, you want your everyday makeup to appear polished and professional. It’s all about adjusting to your work environment—whether it’s corporate or creative. World-class makeup artists believe you should wear makeup that makes you feel confident without getting in the way of your job. When you feel good about how you look in the mirror, and you go to work, I believe that the confidence that it gives you is worth everything,” says successful makeup artist Bobbi Brown. What matters most with work makeup is the boost it gives you. You don’t need a lot of products, and ideally, your work look won’t be too time-consuming, Here are some beauty trends/tips for any office or working lady. 1. The natural look While your evening or nighttime look may involve bronzer...