THE SUCCESSFULL HOME
Henriette Danel
Amina Alami
Amanda Helman
Love Yourself: Be Your Own
- Inderjit Singh
PGMAG EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR.
CARL D. WILSON
...self-understanding......selftransformation.... self-mastery… and culminating into selftranscendence.
To love yourself is to understand, first and foremost, that you yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, first deserve your love and affection. There’s no need to be perfect to love yourself or inspire others. How people treat you is their “karma”; how you react is yours! Do not get upset with people or situations, both are powerless without your reaction. Let others get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.
BE YOUR OWN
Your search begins and ends here. You have now reached your inflexion point in your quest for a transformational change and a quantum leap in self-discovery. You have now joined me here to be a part of my exclusive world and have begun your journey to fulfillment. Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have. If you don’t love yourself, nobody will. Not only that, you won’t be good at loving anyone else. Very elementary, you can't share or give something you do not have, in the first place. You can't make anyone love you
“If you’re searching for that one person that will change your life, take a look in the mirror. It is you and nobody else. Love is who you are.”
without loving yourself first. If you’re searching for that one person that will change your life, take a look in the mirror. It is you and nobody else. Love is who you are!
To all those cynics who are critics of the concept of selflove; we may then together clarify that self-love is not being selfish - you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself. Falling in love with yourself doesn’t make you vain or selfish. It makes you endearing. Don't waste your energy trying to change opinions. Don’t seek validation. Do your thing, and don't care if they like it or not. Owning our story and loving ourselves through this process is the bravest thing that we'll ever do. Your joie de vivre, which literally means ‘joy of living’ in
“When I accept myself just as I am, I am freed from the burden of needing others accept me.”
the prestigious American Music Award in 2016 stands testimony to my narrative here.
TRANSCENDENCE DECODED
Self-love is when you have a positive view of yourself and are confident of your exalted place in the world.
French is your delight in simply living your life. People who seem to enjoy life in a cheerful and spirited way are often described as having joie de vivre.
The song ‘Love Yourself’ by Justin Bieber with 1.7 billion views and 7.5 million likes and its popularity among
Transcendence in simple words is the act of rising above something to a superior state. Transcendence comes from the Latin prefix trans-, meaning "beyond," and the word scandare, meaning "to climb." When you achieve transcendence, you have gone beyond ordinary limitations. The definition of self-transcendence is extraordinary or beyond human experience. Talking to God is an example of a transcendent experience. There exist three kinds of transcendence; Egotranscendence i.e. self: beyond ego, Self-Transcendence i.e. beyond the self: the other, and Spiritual-Transcendence i.e.
beyond space and time.
Although people may view self-transcendence in ways that vary based on their own value-systems or perceptions, the general idea behind it is the same. Self-transcendence is, at its core, about transcending or rising above the self and relating to that which is greater than the self. In simpler terms, it is the realization that you are one small part of a greater whole, and acting accordingly. That which is greater than the self can be a range of things; human beings in general, nature, the universe, divine power, etc. It doesn’t matter what the greater thing is, only that there is something greater than the self.
BE MENTALLY STRONG:
Self-love is when you have a positive view of yourself and are confident of your exalted place in the world.
Research shows that the feelgood factor that comes with self-love and consequently selfesteem effects all aspects of our life. Feeling good can give
“Transcendence in simple words is the act of rising above something to a superior state.”
confidence and motivation to meet challenges and seek out fulfillment. Feeling bad about oneself can hold one back from being successful. Either way, self-esteem can have a big impact on our wellness and mental strength. No one can make you feel lesser without your consent.
Self-love is at the core of mental healthcare. Mental strength involves developing habits that build mental muscle. It also involves giving up habits that hold you back. We are all able to become mentally stronger, the key is to keep practicing and exercising your mental muscles - just as you would if you were trying to build physical strength!
What other people think of us is none of our business. One of the things over which we have absolutely no control is what others think of us. Trying toto change their mind, is a wasteful errand at best. Instead, we
Demonstrate love by giving it, unconditionally, to yourself. And as you do, you will attract others into your life who will love you without conditions. Simply put, it’s the “Law of Attraction” at its best.
need to have the strength to ignore the distractors and remember that our value is based on who we are on the inside, and not based on what others think of us. Be proud of who you are. When I accept myself just as I am, I am freed from the burden of needing others accept me. This is reassuring and hopeful for all those who aren’t the same as everyone else. It is a reminder for all of us, to remember what we have that is good, useful and helpful, and to not worry about what other people see or think.
Self-love doesn’t mean that everyone will treat you the
way you deserve to be treated. It means that you won’t let them change the way you see yourself; nor will you allow them to sabotage you. The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself. It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.
Demonstrate love by giving it, unconditionally, to yourself. And as you do, you will attract others into your life who will love you without conditions. Simply put, it’s the “Law of Attraction” at its best.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
You’re a work of art – perhaps even an abstract work of art. Not everyone will understand you, but the ones who do, will never forget about you. No one is you and that is your power. You are unique. Be unique instead of being the best. Because being the best makes you just number One but being unique makes you the Only One! Being Unique matters? At its core, unique means “being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else”.
“Be daring, be different, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose, and
INTERVIEW WITH: HENRIETTE DANEL (HD)
PGMAG: Henriette, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
HD: Thank you so much for having me Anita. It’s such an honour and I appreciate the opportunity to tell your audience a bit more about what I do & how I can help them to attract more clients.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
HD: I’m Henriette Danel, a Strategic Business Coach working with female Entrepreneurs in the service-based industry to help them attract more clients continuously.
My speciality lies in my unique ability to take anything complicated, dissect it and put it back together in such a way that's easy to understand and implement. And because of this, my clients gain clarity and receive amazing results in the shortest amount of time.
I do believe that running a business should be fun, encouraging and led with integrity. This requires your commitment and clarity. And once you're focused, signing up clients more continuously comes naturally and organically. I’m also a Public Speaker and the host of The Entrepreneurial Success Podcast.
PGMAG: As a Strategic Business Coach, what are the keys to building a sustainable business?
HD: I believe there are only 3 Elements, to become a successful female entrepreneur. I use these 3 elements for all my coaching programs.
1. Mindset
2. Strategy
3. Action
Think about it this way, you’ve got a big door in front of you and on the other side of that door are your biggest dreams and successes. Inside that door is a locking mechanism and you just need the Key.
Think about it this way, you’ve got a big door in front of you and on the other side of that door are your biggest dreams and successes. Inside that door is a locking mechanism and you just need the Key.
Your Mindset is your biggest asset. You’ll be surprised to know that your biggest enemy to success, is you alone. You have so many inner struggles & uncertainties, which time and again stops you from reaching your wildest dreams. Learning how to shift your internal program and creating an amazing mindset of abundance is your key to that door.
Then you have Strategy, this is the locking mechanism in that door. They all need to align with your key, to open. So, the most important strategies you need as an entrepreneur to attract more clients are:
• A Visibility Strategy — How are you going to show up consistently for your ideal
audience to find you?
• Your Attraction Strategy — How are you going to attract your ideal client to you?
• Then there’s the Relationship Strategy — How are you going to start and build your relationships with your ideal clients, so that they can invest in your service?
• Lastly, you have the Transformation Strategy — How are you going to transform your ideal client’s situation from where they are, to where they want to be? At the end of the day, you’re there to make a difference to them and have the clients return back to you for further transformations.
Once you’ve got the key and your lock is in synergy, you just need to take the action, unlock that door and push it open. However, this is also the part that most entrepreneurs don’t fulfil. Some are too scared of what lies on the other side of that door. Their actions are hindered and they don’t unlock or even push that door open, even though they know what they need to do.
You need all three elements to become successful. You can’t open the door without a key or a lock. Nor can you get what you want, without actually pushing that door open, even if you have the key inside the lock.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
HD: Let me explain is this way: How many times do you walk into your kitchen and decide: “Today I'm going to try out some new recipes! I’ll roast a chicken and make a pot of Curry all at the same time. For dessert I’ll bake a cake and pancakes… and, you know what, I think I’ll make an Apple pie while I'm at it!”
My guess is that you wouldn't try so many different recipes all at once… right? Can you imagine all the ingredients that you would need? Can you imagine the mess it will create? And not just that! All those dishes need to turn out edible…
Now you can’t imagine creating all those dishes in your kitchen,
It’s time to stop trying to figure out “What else do I need to do to attract more clients?” Instead, it’s time to find that one “recipe” that works with you! A recipe that you can do over and over again that yields the best results – every time!
all at once, (unless you’re a master chef) but have you thought that you might be doing this with your business…? Have you been trying to incorporate too many “recipes” (aka, business plans) into your business…all at the same time?
Are you feeling defeated from trying to do it all and discouraged that you’re not getting the right results?
The reason for this is, you're spreading yourself too thin –trying to do everything! It’s time to stop trying to figure out “What else do I need to do to
attract more clients?” Instead, it’s time to find that one “recipe” that works with you! A recipe that you can do over and over again that yields the best results – every time!
As a Business Coach, I work one-to-one with my clients or in group form to help them get the clarity and strategies, that’s aligned with them, to attract more clients continuously.
I believe that you need to have fun in your business, show up authentically, lead with integrity and trust.
My aim is to show you that life and business is simple. Attracting clients is simple. You don’t need to overcomplicate it for yourself. Just get clarity, focus and go for it.
I have a small team that helps me out, as we all know there are only so many hours in the day. And having support myself, enables me to spend time with my clients and give them the right energy and focus they require.
As the host of my podcast called The Entrepreneurial
Success Podcast, I interview numerous female entrepreneurs to share their business ideas, tips, strategies and concepts. Through these kinds of collaborations, I’ve met incredible people and had some of the most amazing conversations.
PGMAG: What is your message for world leaders?
HD: From a young age, we get taught how to talk. But we never get taught how to really listen. We’ve become so accustomed to a world where we all need to voice our own points of view… but it’s hard to find anybody who would really listen with intent.
So, my belief is that the world will become a better place, once we all turn towards each other and start listening with intent, without interruption and acknowledge everyone else’s point of view.
PGMAG: What were the top three books that changed your life?
HD: If I have to choose three books it would be:
We’ve become so accustomed to a world where we all need to voice our own points of view… but it’s hard to find anybody who would really listen with intent.
And I know that today, I’m in the right place, exactly where I need to be.
So if I had to tell myself something or give myself any advice, maybe I would’ve taken a different turn or made a different decision about something, propelling me in a different direction. So, yes I think my younger self had to go through all the experiences, hardship and mistakes –because that made me who I am today.
3.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
HD: Oh I love this question and I’m going to answer it a bit differently, if that’s ok.
To be honest I don’t think I would want to say anything to my younger self. I know this sounds crazy, but from my point of view everything in my life – every obstacle, mistake, error, block or fear – I had to experience them, which evidently brought me to where I am today.
PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much appreciated.
HD: Thank you so much for having me here. I do hope that your audience can take what I shared today and view their client attraction strategies with the purpose to have more clarity themselves.
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
HD: Website: https://henriettedanel. com
Instagram: @henriettedanel
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ henriettedanel
1. This is Marketing – by Seth Godin
2. Money & Law of Attraction – by Esther and Jerry Hicks
Find Your Why – by Simon Sinek
INTERVIEW WITH: DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM (DJG)
KNOWN AS “MR. ENTHUSIASTIC!
PGMAG: Dr. Jonas, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita DuckworthBradshaw!
DJG: There are three kinds of people: Those that make things happen, those that watch things happen! And those who wondered, “What happened?” I am a person that makes positive things happen and I know that you are too! You are a powerhouse in your own right and I am honored to learn about you and your work! Thank you so much for having me today!
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
DJG: I am Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!” An Internationally Known Motivational Speaker, International Best Selling Author, Corporate Trainer, Radio Personality and Expert Communication Coach! I am President and CEO of Partners For Purposeful Living LLC in Beaufort, South Carolina in the United States of America.
When I delivered a motivational message to the Professional Women’s Engineering Group at Delphi Automotive, a manager came in and heard the last ten minutes of my speech and was so impressed that she hired me on POWERHOUSE
countries who were vice presidents, managers, human resource representatives, supervisors, group leaders, executive secretaries, and manufacturing employees. And I achieved the “Trainer of the Year” Award!
I bring knowledge, skills, expertise and experience from two Fortune 500 companies, Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company to the speaking and training arenas! At Eastman Kodak I trained 8,000 employees from 69
When I delivered a motivational message to the Professional Women’s Engineering Group at Delphi Automotive, a manager came in and heard the last ten minutes of my speech and was so impressed that she hired me on the spot!
the spot! I custom-designed the materials and delivered a training entitled, “Two Dynamic Days at Delphi” for managers, supervisors, human resource professionals, union representatives, and manufacturing employees! As a result, I motivated them to increase their productivity and improve the company profitability!
In 2020, I was inducted into Who’s Who In America and delivered positive messages virtually at the Wonder Women Tech Global Summit in London, England and the Multicultural Symposium with professionals from 6 of the 7 continents.
In June 2021, I was recently featured in the online magazine,
“Think Seven Figures.”
Also in 2021 at the “I Am A Victor” Virtual Summit I was the first speaker among 42 women speakers. My message of “Say Yes To Your Success!” set a positive tone for the entire summit!
I am a Distinguished Toastmaster, a graduate of
Dale Carnegie and I have a Doctorate Degree in Theology.
I was inducted into the Beaufort High School Alumni Hall of Fame for distinguishing myself in profession, leadership and service! I am author of my book, “How To Fly Like An Eagle With Wings Like A Wimp!” It teaches you How to “Take A Chance! Take Charge! And Take Control of Your Life!”
I am a three time best-selling author on Amazon with a chapter in these Amazon Best Seller books, “Make It Matter!”
“I Am A Victor!” And “You Are Enough!” My Motto Is: “Since Greatness Is Possible Excellence Is Not Enough! Go For Greatness!”
PGMAG: What are some of the keys to leading a successful team?
DJG: Bonus from Jonas, “Teamwork makes the dream work!” There is a misconception that we have about teamwork. It has become a buzzword because some say team, but they are working for their own best interest only! Each team member has their specific responsibility and assignment, and stays in their own lane, in the area of their expertise, then everybody wins! The word “team” means: “Together Everyone Achieves More!” A team consists of a group of people who bring different skills for the common good. They come together; each team member has a different assignment! When we operate as a team, then we add value to the company, to the
You can’t just throw a group of people together and call them a team, there must be vision, value and voice! Whoever leads the team must first be the example by learning how to be a servant leader.
stockholders, to ourselves and to our family! In team, when the vision, value and voice is clear, carefully crafted and cast, it stops being about “me” and it becomes about “we!” Creating a win for the stockholders, a win for the company and a win for the employees – A win for everyone that is involved! You can’t just throw a group of people together and call them a team, there must be vision, value and voice! Whoever leads the team must first be the example by learning how to be a servant leader.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
DJG: I am President and CEO of Partners For Purposeful Living LLC. We specialize
in “Speaking, Training and Developing Greatness!” The four principles that are the foundation of my business are “Education, Inspiration, Transformation and Motivation!” We are committed to helping people develop their personal and professional greatness.
Right in the middle of the world-wide pandemic, I pivoted my business. Now I have positioned my business on the social media platforms Facebook & Linked In. I use Zoom and reach people around the world through virtual training, coaching and speaking. Bonus From Jonas: “Just because we use tech, doesn’t mean we have to lose the human touch!”
PGMAG: What would you suggest to a struggling business owner that could help them to turn things around for the better?
DJG: I am a strong proponent of investing in yourself! Bonus From Jonas, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job!” I have invested over $ 100,000 in my personal and
professional development! Someone asked me, “Dr. Gadson are you working hard on yourself to get somebody?” I answered, “No. I am working hard on myself to be somebody!” When I was learning how to speak and lead, I turned my car into the “University on Wheels!” That was because I was able to listen to tapes on leadership, pronunciation, public speaking
and personal and professional development while driving in my car. Bonus from Jonas, “You must prepare, so that you don’t have to repair!” Bonus from Jonas, “If you cheat yourself in your preparation, it will show up in your presentation!”
Invest in YOU! You are unique! There’s no one else on this planet like you! I often say that Bonus from Jonas, “When your
Invest in YOU! You are unique! There’s no one else on this planet like you! I often say that Bonus from Jonas, “When your value is clear your decision is easy!”
value is clear your decision is easy!”
I often say: “Invest in the Most Important Person on the Planet, You!”
You must continue to grow! We have been trained to be lifelong learners, where we learned a little about a lot. There are benefits to being a lifelong learner; I used to be one. But I have found that to succeed in the 21st Century, I had to become a laser learner! Some of us have been fortunate that we have never had to deal with weapons of mass destruction. Bonus from Jonas, “We have been bombarded with information but we are starving for knowledge!” However in the 21st Century and beyond, many of us are dealing with
weapons of mass distraction. But when you are focused, you burn through all of the distractions! When you are a laser learner, you learn the specific skills that you need and you implement them to get you to your goals, faster. A laser burns through all obstacles; it even cuts through steel! With laser learning, whatever you focus on the longest becomes the strongest!
If you want to become a better speaker, you have to focus on learning different methods and skills and how people learn differently. Adults learn differently than young people. Knowing your audience is critical! There are three different learning styles, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. You must know your audience because your message must be tailored to the group that you are speaking to. And that requires laser focus. Therefore we all must work on becoming laser learners in the 21st Century; because the more skilled you are the more secure you are!
If you want to become a better speaker, you have to focus on learning different methods and skills and how people learn differently. Adults learn differently than young people. Knowing your audience is critical! There are three different learning styles, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
PGMAG: Considering the impact of covid-19 on a global scale, what are some of the measures needed to aid economic recovery?
DJG: Effective Communication, connecting with other people and Personal Development aid economic recovery! One of the richest men in the world, Mr. Warren Buffet was asked, “What is the best investment that will prepare us for success in the 21st Century and beyond?” The interviewers were expecting him to speak about stocks and bonds or investments in a company. But Mr. Buffet said
that the most important and powerful investment for the 21st Century and beyond is public speaking and personal development. Studies indicate that the number one fear in America and in other countries is public speaking!
As a small business owner or an entrepreneur who must sell their service to their customers, professionals who want to get that promotion and climb the corporate ladder, or an executive who is making a presentation to influence his or her board of directors… if you want to have a better relationship with your spouse, or when communicating to your children; all of this deals with effective communication. One of the reasons for the breakdown of relationships, in the home and in the business arena is the lack of effective communication. And anytime that you speak outside of your home you are doing public speaking! I like to make the distinction between an educator and a communicator: An educator takes simple things and makes them complex, and a communicator takes complex
An investment in communication skills creates value! Everyone who can talk has the ability to communicate. Some do it well and some do not. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
things and makes them simple! I am a communicator! We must move away from change to transformation but, change is temporary, transformation is permanent! Bonus from Jonas, “No matter how fast a caterpillar can run, it will never fly until it is transformed into a butterfly!”
An investment in communication skills creates value! Everyone who can talk has the ability to communicate. Some do it well and some do not. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Anyone can learn the skills of how to become an effective communicator, and that is an area of my expertise! Bonus from Jonas, “You Can Always Better Your Best!”
PGMAG: What were the top three books that changed your life?
DJG: The number one book that transformed my life is the Bible! The second book entitled, “Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do!” by Dr. Robert H. Schuller helped me in my personal and professional development. And the third book is entitled, “The Magic of Thinking Big!” by David J. Schwartz which deals with your thinking; what is possible.
PGMAG: What are the keys to staying relevant in the martketplace?
DJG: You must continue to invest in yourself! I cannot emphasize enough the power that you have when you continue to invest in yourself, to grow personally and professionally! Get a coach, take new courses, read new books, take online seminars and webinars, and get involved with organizations and groups. Participate in masterclasses where you can get the coaching that you need. During a worldwide pandemic I pivoted! I learned social media! I decided to collaborate with other groups! I didn’t know much about computers or social media. I became an author in three new Amazon Best Selling books, one which was an
International Best Seller, during the worldwide pandemic!
I never left my home. All of this was done right at my home on my laptop computer! I am not a technical person. But that doesn’t matter. If I can do it, you can do it too! Bonus from Jonas, “The sky is not the limit, your belief is!” Bonus from Jonas.
“I realized that unless I had transformed my mind, I would have been left behind!”
There are some things that did not serve us well! Then in the 21st Century and beyond we must unlearn those things that we shouldn’t have learned in the first place!” Develop your gift! Your gift will distinguish you! If you want to bring more value to the marketplace, you have to develop your gift! You Must GROW YOU!
When you develop the gift in you and grow you, the value that you bring to your business, your country, to the marketplace increases. When you bring value, then your business will grow, wherever you are. Your gift will open
up doors for you! A good man learns, lives and leaves a positive legacy for three generations! It is important to increase your value in the marketplace. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, get a coach!” The more you grow the further you can go! There is nothing more powerful than personal and professional development!
Bonus from Jonas, “Don’t focus on what you have lost, focus on what you have left! Because what you have left is enough to get the job done!” This is your time and this is your turn! This is the Decade for the Doers! You deserve to live your dreams, your goals and your aspirations and do it now!
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
“Don’t focus on what you have lost, focus on what you have left! Because what you have left is enough to get the job done!” This is your time and this is your turn! This is the Decade for the Doers! You deserve to live your dreams, your goals and your aspirations and do it now!
DJG: I would tell my younger self this: Bonus from Jonas, “God made me an original! I am not going to die a cheap copy!” There are nearly 8 billion people on the planet and there will never be another one just like me! I have been fearfully and wonderfully made! I am biologically unique! No one else can duplicate my fingerprints, my handwriting or my child!” The knowledge, skills, expertise and wisdom that I have shared in this magazine article, I have learned and implemented in my own life. And what I have learned, and lived, I want to leave to my daughter and to others what I implemented and some of it I learned later in life. If I had learned it earlier and implemented it earlier in life, I would have achieved even more faster! So I am sharing this message because I have worked to pack decades into days! I want to share this with millions more people to
give them hope! We must be flexible and not rigid! When you expand your mind like a rubber band, it will never be content with living a life of mediocrity or a life of average because average is over! I want to leave an example for the people who are coming after me so that they do not have to deal with my hurts, my habits and my hang ups! But they will be able to live a positive life that they desire and that they deserve! That they can move from change to transformation, a metamorphosis! The scripture says, in Romans 12:2, “Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Have a check-up from the neck up! Unless you have a transformation of your mind, you will be left behind! I challenge each of you to “Get in alignment with your assignment and Do It Now!” My Motto Is: “Since Greatness Is Possible Excellence Is Not Enough! Go For Greatness!”
PGMAG: Dr. Jonas Gadson, thank you for your time, your valuable knowledge, skills, expertise and experience, especially your Bonus from Jonas! Much appreciated.
DJG: It was a privilege and a pleasure to be featured in this worldwide magazine, Powerhouse Global and Lady Anita I wish you and your magazine continued success!
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
DJG: To learn more about Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM and Partners For Purposeful Living LLC go to: jg@jonasbonus.com. www.jonasbonus.com for your FREE Gift! (585) 703-9547 and Instagram@jonasbonus2021.
Have a check-up from the neck up! Unless you have a transformation of your mind, you will be left behind! I challenge each of you to “Get in alignment with your assignment and Do It Now!” My Motto Is: “Since Greatness Is Possible Excellence Is Not Enough! Go For Greatness!”
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG)
INTERVIEW WITH:
AMINA ALAMI (AA)
PGMAG: Amina, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
AA: I’m honored to be invited on today’s Interview with Lady Anita.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
AA: I’m Amina Alami from Morocco, Asilah to be exact. I was an instructor and took an early retirement to start a small rental business.
PGMAG: What is your message for women who are going through difficult times due to lack of support?
AA: My message is to never give up trying to seek help. All you have to do is get in touch with women associations who are in charge of getting you connected to get some funding to set up your small business. You just need to be willing to put in the effort. Remember, ideas matter. So during this pandemic, many women came up with creative ideas to solve problems. In my small
city, making masks that match your different outfits was a great success. Being flexible and able to adapt to different situations is key here. Always strive to meet your clients needs.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
AA: It’s a seasonal business as the apartments I own are in a coastal city. It is mostly active in summer.
PGMAG: What would you say to those who are starting up a new business?
AA: I would say that they have to do a market research to see what business is worth investing in. It’s important to note that things are changing and adopting new ways of doing business is key.
PGMAG: Considering the impact of covid-19 on a global scale, what are some of the measures needed to aid economic recovery?
AA: That’s a tough question given that covid-19 is not over yet.However, I think that restrictions should be lifted so that life goes back to normal. Tourism is one of the sectors that was deeply affected by this pandemic due to lockdowns nationally and internationally. It is so interconnected with so many other sectors. Many countries economies depend on it. It is crucial to get life back to normal so that economies can start recovering from this crisis.
PGMAG: What were the top three books that changed your life?
AA: That’s a good question. The first one was : “ How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie, the second was: “ Unleash the power within.” And the the third was a book by Peter Diamandis : Abundance.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
I would say that they have to do a market research to see what business is worth investing in. It’s important to note that things are changing and adopting new ways of doing business is key.
AA: I would say: Be kínder to yourself, know your worth and believe that anything is posible.
PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much appreciated.
AA: Thank you for inviting me to be a guest in your popular Powerhouse Global Magazine (Pgmag).
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
AA: https://WWW.linkedin. com/in/amina-alami-7330ab35 My website is in maintenance
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG)
INTERVIEW WITH:
AMANDA HELMAN (AH)
PGMAG: Amanda, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
AH: Thank you, Lady Anita! It is an honor and a pleasure to be here with you today.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
AH: My name is Dr. Amanda Helman. I am an author, speaker, coach, and consultant. I am the founder of Healthy Roots LLC that focuses on building healthy connections between families. Healthy families change communities, cities, regions, and nations.
PGMAG: What would you say to someone in the valley of decision relating to career change?
AH: I would say that you have what it takes inside to make simple step-by-step changes to change your career. What are your passionate about? What is your why? Even if you are afraid, do it anyway. You will make plenty of mistakes that are opportunities to grow and learn. We need your giftings and talents to change the world for the better.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
AH: Healthy Roots LLC was founded in February 2020. It has been my dream to impact áreas of education, mental health, and leadership by impacting the family unit. I have a Healthy Roots blog that covers áreas for healthy family communication, connecting with teens, working through trauma, and more. I also have one book written for children called I am Worthy, Valued, and Loved that I wrote and published in 2019. The premise of the book is for every child to see themselves as loved, valued, and worthy at all times
no matter what they say or do. I am currently in the process of publishing a new book that will be out by the end of summer about my journey through complex trauma to find my voice. I do 1:1 coaching and consulting for women who are overcoming emotional barriers to reléase emotional pain and gain more peace, joy, love and clarity for themselves and in relationships.
Finally, I provide courses with coaching as well as separately. Recently, I launched Traumaplicity, a course that
I would say that you have what it takes inside to make simple step-by-step changes to change your career. What are your passionate about? What is your why? Even if you are afraid, do it anyway.
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PGMAG: What are your views on global equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
AH: I believe that everyone should has value and should be appreciated for the giftings and talents they bring without being seen as inferior or less than for any reason. The workplace should include people of different backgrounds, races, and life experiences. It is a daily effort to be intentional about our own personal healing and growth to then be willing to learn from the people around us who have different experiences. Every place should be safe for a person to work
and engage in conversation. We all belong and we all matter.
PGMAG: What are the keys to building a sustainable business?
AH: Keys to building a sustainable business include many faucets. The first step is knowing who you are and loving yourself. When you know your value, you will work through anything to see the dream come to fruition. Sustainable business keys also
include having goals, vision and being willing to have flexibility when it’s time to pivot or change gears. For example, it took me a year to really learn who I was serving right now and why. Another key is building relationships with yourself and with others. Who are you and what do you stand for? What is unique about you? Network with other people and be willing to receive correction and advice. Networking also allows you to seek other people who can provide services that
are not in your area of strength. Another key is to have coaches, mentors, sponsors and people who support you. I am grateful to have mentors to support my growth in coaching, marketing, website design, and to encourage me throughout the process. I also network with other people to process ideas. Consistency is also a key to sustainability. It is showing up daily and being committed through the beginning, middle, and continual pains and joys of business growth.
PGMAG: What were the top three books that changed your life?
AH: The three top books that have changed my life include: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk. This book helped me understand trauma and how it impacts the mind and body responses. It is an excellent read for trauma survivors or people who want to learn more about the physiology of trauma on the body. Understanding the Power and Purpose of a Woman by Dr. Myles Monroe. This really provided insight on the design
I would tell her she was so beautiful, worthy, brilliant, loved, and that she has what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur with marketing skills full of love and light to change the world. She is capable and that she is most beautiful because she is imperfect. She deserves to be treated right by herself and by others.
of a woman and has taught me the why of it. Amazing Grace by Jonathan Kozol shifted my understanding of the disparity and inequity of public schools when I was in pursuit of my Master’s in Education.
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
AH: I would tell her she was so beautiful, worthy, brilliant, loved, and that she has what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur with marketing skills full of love and light to change the world. She is capable and that she is most
beautiful because she is imperfect. She deserves to be treated right by herself and by others.
PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much appreciated.
AH: Thank you so much for your time, Lady Anita! I appreciate your time and willingness to have me here for this interview.
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
AH:
Website: www.amandahelman. com
*Blogs-Coaching-Speaking Inquiries-Courses
Email: amanda@amandahelman. com
Facebook: Amanda Helman
Author and Speaker page: https://www.facebook.com/ amandahelman29
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin. com/in/amanda-helman/ Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/healthyrootsllc
SUCCESSFUL HOME
How Your Home Environment Can Help You Increase Your Focus and Productivity
MARIANNA BECK
INTRODUCTION
Ibelieve your home should be your best and most favourite place to be in this world. A refuge that makes you feel joyful, safe and relaxed. A soulful haven that reflects the true self of you.
Your every day home environment is the essential foundation to your general health and wellbeing - to your body, mind and spirit.
It is not only the physical space that impacts our ability to stay healthy, happy and productive but the whole atmosphere, the vibration and energetic level of a space can influence how we feel, think and behave.
With the recent changes in mind, when many of us had to change the way we work, the
influence and impact of our home on us has become even more significant and important. It really cannot be ignored any more.
The good news is that with a little bit of awareness and willingness you can do a lot in order to shape your home the way that benefits and supports you the most.
This short booklet is especially focuses on how you can increase the level of your productivity and focus with the help of your everyday environment.
I hope you will find it useful.
MARIANNA BECK Holistic Home Designer Unexpected Living
BASIC DESIGN PSYCHOLOGY
You might heard about the Maslow Pyramid or in other words the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
It is a theory of motivation which states that five categories of human needs dictate the behaviour of any individual. The two bottom categories contain all those essential basic needs that we, humans need in order to biologically survive: the physiological needs and the needs of safety and security.
If you think in terms of your home you will realise that your home plays a huge role in providing and supporting those basic needs. As a matter of fact, it can and should provide and support of all the five categories of needs - your home as a whole, and each room within your home with their own role related to each category.
This alone clearly indicates how important your home is in creating a happy, healthy, successful life for you and for those you live with.
SET YOUR HOME FOR SUCCESS
Your home has a profound affect on your success - either you work away or from home. Obviously, the influence is bigger in case of the latter as you spend significantly more time at home.
If you are a professional, career-minded person wanting to thrive in your profession, in your career or in your business then you know the right mindset is the first stepping stone to achieve success. It is the basis of everything.
But can you thrive, perform and achieve high in your career without thriving in your personal life? For a while for sure. But in the long run sooner or later you will start feeling stuck, unmotivated, unproductive and unhappy. There are lots of aspects of a thriving personal life - and certainly one of them is the state of your home - whether it supports you in your daily life or rather obstructs you. Whether it recharges and fills you up with energy or it depletes and drags you down. Whether it helps you stay focused on the important issues or it distracts you. Whether it puts you in the right mindset or deprives you from it.
In the next two sections we will focus on the two main areas / rooms of your home that have the most to do with you staying on top of your game in the professional or entrepreneurial world:
• Your Home Office
• Your Bedroom
YOUR HOME OFFICE
The space of a successful professional person looks and feels organised, focused and powerful. It is a space that helps you shift your mind from 'casual' to 'professional' and stay focused, motivated and productive while working. In other words: it puts you in the right mindset so you can achieve all the goals you have set out for yourself.
It is crucial to establish some permanent work space that is clearly your work territory (https://www.unexpectedliving. com/single-post/working-fromhome-the-new-normal), let it be a proper office room or just a small desk in the corner of a room. The kitchen or the
dining table will not do it, at least not in the long run - you will find that you concentration, creativity and productivity will suffer as - either you are aware of it or not - your mind associates those places with different kind of activities, like cooking, eating, socialising, etc. Consider choosing design elements - colours, furniture, decorative objects, office supplies - that reflect your sense of success, even if it is just a future, desired success, ones that inspire and motivate you to stay focused on the goals you are working towards. It is like the advice of 'dress for the job you want' - your workspace too should give off the feeling that you are successful, focused and professional.
This especially applies if you work with clients in your home office.
A home office that reflects and reinforces a sense of selfassurance will make you feel great about your work, your success and achievements in life and that will further fuel your focus and productivity.
YOUR BEDROOM
Sleeping is a biological must. Without enough quantity and quality sleep we just simply cannot function and survive. When we are rested we feel more energetic, positive, more capable so we can focus better and accomplish more. Although we can rest and snooze off several times a day in different spaces, it is the bedroom where real quality sleep happens. So creating a bedroom that allows for deep, restorative sleep is essential for the sake of your physical and mental health. Although there are different personal preferences in our need of having a good night sleep, it seems that there are some 'biological basics' we all need in order to wake up refreshed in the morning.
Ideally your bedroom should be a calm, clear, quiet, clutter-free and serene space (https://www. unexpectedliving.com/singlepost/how-to-declutter-yourbedroom).
We tend to sleep better in a dark room as our body and mind are designed to link darkness to rest and sleep time. Proper soundproofing is also essential. Choose carefully
the colours and the materials. Vibrant, strong colours, heavy patterns and rough fabrics are not the most desirable elements of a restful bedroom. Also choose carefully what you let into your bedroom not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. Do not let it become a space that your brain associates with daytime activities or a space of anxiety, stress and argument.
Leave all electronic devices and gadgets out of the bedroom. Those items just stimulate your brain keeping you alert and awake at a time when your brain should wind down and steer you towards falling into sleep.
There are two further important 'issues' that need to be addressed: working from bed and clutter. We all are guilty of working from our bed - while it is ok if it happens occasionally, when it becomes a daily habit it can cause lots of problems in different areas of your life.
Similarly, we all do have some amount of unused and unwanted items in our home and we all have a different level of tolerance for clutter. But when it reaches a certain point it can be a source of lots of trouble affecting your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
WORKING FROM BED
Our subconscious is conditioned in a way that it associates the bedroom with
sleep time. When we use our bedroom and our bed for daytime activities, like working, watching TV, etc., this mental link starts to break down and our brain creates a new association between the bedroom / being in bed and wakefulness. This will hinder your ability to fall asleep in the evening as, even though your body feels tired, your brain 'thinks' it is daytime and it stays active and alert. In order to have a good and restorative sleep your bed needs to be a cue for sleep, and working in bed will not give this cue to your brain.
Sooner or later you will find yourself in a trap that will
result in decreased focus and productivity as you will wake up feeling sluggish, moody and 'broken'.
There are other aspects of your life that can be negatively affected if working from bed becomes a daily habit of yours: posture problems, hygiene problems, even relationship problems.
You can read more about this mental link and how to break the cycle here (https://www. unexpectedliving.com/singlepost/why-is-it-bad-for-you-towork-from-bed).
CLUTTER
Clutter has a great deal of
impact on our general health and wellbeing affecting every aspect of our life. Each individual defines clutter differently as each of us has a different sensitiveness to it - some studies even say that the right amount of clutter can actually boost your productivity and creativity. Yet, there is a level and presence of clutter when it becomes a burden. The physical burden is evident - your space is full of with stuff. It is the mental and emotional burden that can too often go unnoticed as its effect is not so tangible. But your subconscious will still engage with it by constantly bombarding your mind with visual and mental stimuli of the 'unfinished business', thus distracting you from what your focus should be on. You will feel anxious, distracted, disorganised, even guilty and ashamed. And this kind of mental state inhibits creativity and productivity. As a matter of fact, it is the workspace and the bedroom that are more prone to get cluttered than other rooms. So if you are a career-driven and health-conscious person you better start paying attention to how much clutter you
accumulate and make it a habit to get rid of it from time to time.
If you want to learn more about the effect of a cluttered home on your life and find permanent solutions to eliminate it you can find more information here (https://www.unexpectedliving. com/designyourspacedesignyourlife/tags/ decluttering).
QUESTIONNAIRE
A few questions you might want to consider:
• How does your home make you feel about yourself and your life in general
• How do you want your home make you feel about yourself and your life? What kind of supports do you need from your home?
• Do you feel that you are in control of the circumstances of your home?
• When you look around in your home do you see the reflection of a confident, self-assured and successful person?
• In what ways do you think your home can help you
feel more productive and successful?
• Do you have your own, separate workspace if you work from home? If not, what can be done to establish it? If yes, how does it make you feel?
• Do you find it easy to get down to work or are you struggling with it? Do you feel inspired, motivated, efficient and focused while working? If not what do you think the reasons can be and how you could change them?
• When you walk into your bedroom how does it make you feel?
• Is there anything you would like to change or improve regarding the design of your bedroom?
• Do you usually get a good night sleep? What is your usual sleep pattern? Does your sleep pattern feel healthy and supportive when it comes to focus and productiveness?
• What can you change in order to improve the quality of your sleep? In your bedroom? Regarding your habits?
• How cluttered is your
home? Does it bother you?
• Do you consider yourself organised and tidy in relation of your home?
• Do you do decluttering? If you think of it how does it make you feel?
ABOUT ME
Thank your for taking the interest and reading through this booklet.
I hold the vision of creating better life and home environment for people through holistic interior design with the broader aim of lessening the environmental burden of our gorgeous planet. My mission is to help as many people like you as possible to live their best life in a beautiful, happy and healthy home and teach them how we can use design to positively influence and support ourselves and our environment.
Let me help you achieve that happy and healthy home.
HOW I CAN HELP
My holistic design approach and practice incorporates the principles and methods
of design and environmental psychology, biophilic design, mindfulness and simple living going way beyond the traditional elements of interior design.
It is creating spaces where you can thrive, where your personality shines through nurturing your body, mind and soul.
I offer different design solutions (https://www.unexpectedliving. com/services) depending on your needs:
• Design Psychology Coaching
• Interior Design and Styling
• Space Revival
• Colour Consultancy
• Home Staging
• Online Courses and Resources
My focus is on delivering a great and exceptional outcome where both your needs and visions are met and there is something extraordinary added to the final result.
Most of my services are available both online and onsite.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU MORE
What You Can Do
You can contact me (https:// www.unexpectedliving.com/
contact) and ask a question. You can book a 15 minute long free discovery call (https:// www.unexpectedliving.com/ contact).
You can go for an hour long informal chat and Ask Me Anything (https://www. unexpectedliving.com/getstarted-here) related to your design problems.
You can explore your options as to how I can help you through my services.
Or maybe you feel you would like to get to know me a bit better. To make sure I am the right person for you. Read my story on becoming a holistic home designer.
HOME HARMONY STARTER KIT
And do not forget to download your free gift, the Home Harmony Starter Kit.
This 20 page-long booklet will help you identify the physical and emotional weak points of your everyday environment so you can feel more aware of your needs, likes and dislikes
and how they impact your general wellbeing. Also it will give you simple and easy tips to feel more connected and grounded to your home and to get clear about your ideal home and life.
It includes:
• A questionnaire with 20 questions to assess the 'hotspots'
• Five 'quick fix' tips to create a happy and healthy environment
• Three easy steps to get clear about your ideal home and life
Download Your Copy Here https://www.unexpectedliving. com/get-started-here
CONTACT
Web: www.unexpectedliving. com
Facebook: @unexpectedliving. mariannabeck
Insta: @unexpectedliving. mariannabeck
Pinterest: @unexpectedlivin
"An interior is the natural projection of the soul."
Coco Chanel
Thank you for your interest.
I am looking forward to helping you transform your home and life.
INTERVIEW WITH: RAGINI HILDRETH (RH)
PGMAG: Ragini, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita.
RH: Thank you. I really appreciate this wonderful opportunity to contribute to the magazine.
PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
RH: As an educator, I have many years experience of teaching children aged 4 - 11 whilst also mentoring and coaching younger colleagues.
Throughout my career, I loved the buzz and rhythm of school life and I enjoyed the challenges of becoming an assistant head, a governor and a curriculum specialist.
But there were times when I didn’t know if I could continue teaching, because I was burning out. Facing the additional responsibilities with each promotion often left me feeling inadequate. I felt overstretched at home and at work, and as if I wasn’t doing a good enough job in either place. It got to the point where I was on the verge of quitting.
But the turning point was working with a coach who reminded me of the importance of selfcare, and helped me to regain a vision for my life
outside of school.
Following our sessions, I pivoted my career so that now, the focus of my work is supporting the next generation of teachers avoid the pitfalls that lead so many to leave the profession within five years.
PGMAG: What would you say to someone in the valley of decision relating to career change?
RH: Focus on who you are and the requirements of the season of life you are in.
I love seeing people step into new arenas and break new ground. Being the first is never easy but as we support the fore-runners, the next generation benefits.
For example, I work with teachers at three key stages of career change;
• Teachers at the beginning of their career.
• Teachers returning to work after raising their children or a period of sickness.
• Teachers leaving the profession for new ventures.
At each phase, self-confidence can be low, so remembering and celebrating our unique skills and experience is essential. Having the mindset that your strengths and gifts are transferable and that every weakness can be developed is vital for sustained success.
Also, be wise and plan for change and build in support for your next phase.
PGMAG: Please tell us more about your business.
RH: I run coaching programmes that empower teachers to improve their wellbeing and to strategically build sustainable careers without sacrificing their free time.
Together, we find time they didn't think they had and we focus on developing habits that improve sleep and increase energy. It’s so rewarding to see clients grow in confidence to set boundaries and to stop people pleasing. This is especially crucial for the emerging leaders who
often have more experienced colleagues in their teams. Now, I am working on creating online courses to provide added support that teachers can access when they wish.
PGMAG: what are your views on global equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
RH: I love seeing people step into new arenas and break new ground. Being the first is never easy but as we support the fore-runners, the next generation benefits.
Global equality, diversity and inclusion is a huge issue that can be impacted on an individual level, in my belief. My own experience of being pigeon-holed challenges me to stop making assumptions about someone’s nationality, the language they speak or the religion they follow based solely on their name or appearance. I am of East Indian decent, born in Guyana, a West Indian culture, and was raised in the UK. I have often felt like the outsider when I have faced what others have thought about me. That I’m:
• Not South American enough.
• Not Indian enough.
• Not English enough.
• Not male enough.
So I believe we have to know that we are enough wherever we are and we have to treat others with the belief that they are enough too, especially when we are in leadership roles or positions of influence.
PGMAG: What are the keys to building a sustainable business?
RH:
1. Be comfortable with risk and making mistakes. I love this quote by Allen H Neuharth “I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn’t fall down”.
2. Be unique and create a blueprint for your business that celebrates your vision, values and personality.
3. Be open to collaborate and graciously give and receive advice and support.
PGMAG: What were the top three books that changed your life?
RH: What’s So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey
The Power of Habit: Why We
Do What We Do, and How To Change by Charles Duhigg
Quiet by Susan Cain
PGMAG: Finally, what would you say to your younger self?
RH: Be kind and patient with yourself and don’t underestimate the power of small consistent action. Change may happen slower than you want but each small step takes you closer to your destiny.
PGMAG: Thank you for your time – much appreciated.
RH: It’s been an absolute pleasure.
PGMAG: Please share your links with us.
RH: https://www.raginihildreth.com
Linkedin - https://www. linkedin.com/in/ragini-hildreth6a9983121/ Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/ brilliantteachernetwork/
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN GLOBALLY (03RD APRIL 2021)
Powerful Global Women Foundation in collaboration Royalty Kids Montessori School present A one day easter retreat for children and teenagers. Theme of the program was: The Total Child. The program includes reason for the season, cinema, POP quiz, music, baking and losts more. Mrs. Josephine, Phillip Itsuokor (Proprietress, Royalty Kids) was present as host. Over 100 children were in attendance during the program.
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020)
We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission.
This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION
COVID-19 PROJECTS
As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes.
Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
VICE PRESIDENT
MRS JOSPHINE PHILIP ITSUOKOR
Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group.
In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event.
She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8.
We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity.
To support us, please visit: www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com or email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com or powerhouseglobalmag@gmail.com
CHARITY PROJECT: As part of our Global Annual commitment, we were able to successfully complete project feed the children 2019 mission. Over 150 children were fed at this year’s event. Powerful Women Global Foundation (PGWF ) is a charity set up by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw in 2016. The service users are women and children. To support PGWF, please email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com
