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DearQueens Aswestepinto2025,Iamfilledwith excitementandanticipationforthe journeyahead.Thisyear,letuscommit toachievingtangibleresultsand fosteringrealgrowthineveryfacetof ourlives.It'stimetoturnourdreams intoactionableplansandouraspirations intoreality.
Inthisissue,wearehonoredtofeature someremarkableQueenswhoexemplify thiscommitment:
QueenFadziLedwaba:Amultifaceted leaderwhosejourneyfromMusinato becomingalegalpractitioner, governanceexpert,andMrs.Universe SouthAfrica2024Finalistinspiresusto pursueexcellencerelentlessly.
QueenYozelle EdmundsofYozeFit:A dedicatedfitnessadvocateandglobal onlinefitnesstrainer,Yozelleembodies theimportanceofhealthandwellness. Sheremindsusthatastrongbodyfuels apowerfulmind,encouragingusto prioritizeourphysicalwell-beingasa foundationforsuccess.
Dr.YoliMaluleka,FounderandCEOof MoodHealthResort:Ahighlydriven specialistpediatricsurgeon,Dr.Yoli's personaljourneythroughburnout, anxiety,anddepressionledherto establishasanctuarydedicatedto holisticwell-being.Herstory underscorestheimportanceofmental healthandthetransformativepowerof self-discovery.
Additionally,wedelveintotherealmof propertyinvestment,exploring strategiestobuildwealththatextends beyondourbankaccounts.Bymaking informeddecisionstoday,wecancreate lastinglegaciesforfuturegenerations.
Asyounavigatethroughthepagesof thismonth'sissue,Iencourageyouto drawinspirationfromthesestoriesand insights.Letthemserveasacatalystfor yourownjourneytowardtangible successandmeaningfulgrowth.
May2025beayearwhereyoubreak barriers,achieveyourgoals,andleave anindeliblemarkontheworld. Remember,theQueensofInfluence communityisheretosupportanduplift youeverystepoftheway.
Withblessings, QueenTsakaniMpofu
Editor-in-Chief,QueensofInfluence Magazine
Asthesunriseson2025,itushersina newchapterofopportunitiesandtriumphs forQueenseverywhere.Thisyearmarks thetimeforeachofustostepboldlyintoa seasonofpurpose,empowerment,and collaboration.Morethanever,theworld needsQueenswhoarepreparedtoleadwith authenticity,inspirewithresilience,and upliftothersthroughtheiractions.Our crownssymbolizenotjustgraceanddignity butalsotheresponsibilitytocreate meaningfulchange.
QueenFadziLedwabaisaliving embodimentofthis callto purpose. FromherhumblebeginningsinMusina, Limpopo, toherremarkablejourneyas alegalpractitioner, governanceexpert, andMrs.UniverseSouth Africa2024 Finalist, shehasdemonstratedthe powerofdetermination, faith, andselflove. Herstoryisashiningexampleof whatitmeanstoriseabovechallenges and remain steadfastin thepursuit ofa lifelivedwithimpact.
QueenFadzi’sjourneyhasbeenfar from easy.GrowingupinMusinaand Polokwane, shewasshapedbyher parents’values of humility, hardwork, andrespectforothers.
“ Theirwisdom,particularly themantra“Nevercompete withothers;competeonly withwhoyouwere yesterday,”instilledinher thefoundationofastrong identityandaclearsenseof purpose.
Herpathtosuccesshasbeenfilledwith milestones.Asagovernancepractitioner andlegalexpert,QueenFadzihas playedacriticalroleinadvocatingfor humanrights,eradicatinggender oppression,andcraftinglegislationthat impactsmillionsoflivesinSouthAfrica. Herworkisnotjustconfinedtothe courtroomorboardroombutextendsto thecommunity,whereshehasmentored womenandchildrenandprovided solutionsforgender-basedviolenceand domesticabusevictim.
“Assistingandempoweringpeopleis mycalling,”QueenFadzishares.Her leadershipstylethatisrootedin authenticity,collaboration,and accountabilityhasenabledherto navigatechallengesandinspireothers.
Oneofhermostsignificant achievementswasformingpartofthe legislatureinSouthAfricaand contributingtolandrightswith internationalstandards.Theseroles requiredresilienceandasteadfast commitmenttojustice,qualitiesthat havedefinedhercareer.
Liveyour purposewith suchpassion thatyour legacylingers longafter you'veleft thisworld.
-QUEENFADZI “Empoweringthe NextGeneration” QueenFadzi’scommitmentto empowermentgoesbeyondprofessional accolades.Asamentor,shehasdedicated hertimetotransformingmindsetsand equippingwomenandyoung professionalstorealizetheirpotential.Her effortsincludepubliceducationinitiatives, healthandwellnessprograms,andsocial justiceadvocacy.Throughhermentorship program,sheaddressesissuessuchas gender-basedviolence,offeringpractical solutionsandinstillinghopeinthelivesof thoseshetouches.
“Livingforapurposemeansequipping otherswiththetoolstotransformtheir lives,empowermentisnot justaboutprovidingresourcesbutalso aboutinspiringbeliefinone’scapabilities. Herworkhaspositivelyimpactedmany, helpingthemdiscovertheirinnerstrength andrealizetheirdreams.
Herjourneyinpageantryhasfurther amplifiedherplatformforchange.Asa Top10FinalistforMrs.UniverseSouth Africa2024,sheisusingthespotlightto advocateforvictimsofdomesticand gender-basedviolence.Hercampaign encourageswomentobreakthesilence, understandtheirrights,andaccess institutionsdesignedtoprovidesupport. “Alwaysremember,”shesays,“youhave onelife,atemporarygift.Liveyour purposebeforeyoudepartfromthis world.”
OvercomingChallengeswithGrace
QueenFadzi’sjourneyhasnotbeen withoutitsshareofchallenges.From facingcriticsandhaterstonavigating professionalandpersonalobstacles,she hasreliedonherstrongpersonality,faith, andself-worthtopersevere.“Ilovemy hatersasmuchasIlovemysupporters,” shesays,acknowledgingtherolebothplay indrivingherforward.
Arobustsupportsystemoffamily,friends, andlike-mindedassociateshasalsobeen crucialinhelpingherovercomeadversity. Collaboration,shebelieves,isthekeyto achievingmeaningfulandlastingresults. Thisphilosophyhasallowedhertothrive despitesetbacks,turningchallengesinto opportunitiesforgrowthandinnovation.
Vision2025 AsQueenFadzilooksaheadto2025,her visionisoneofgrowthandimpact.Her goalsarerootedinseekingdivine guidanceforstrength,wisdom,andpeace. “Weplan,butGoddecides,”shereflects, emphasizingtheimportanceofaligning personalandprofessionalaspirationswith ahigherpurpose.
Throughstrategicpartnerships,including hercollaborationwithFixingeachother’scrown QueenFadziaimstomakealastingdifference inthelivesofwomenandchildrenacross SouthAfrica.Herinitiativeswillfocuson empowerment,education,andsocial cohesion,ensuringthatnooneisleft behind.
“Crowninga NewChapter” Asweembarkonthisnew year,letuscommittobuilding alegacythatempowers others.Whetherthrough mentoring,advocacy,orsmall actsofkindness,ourefforts cancreateripplesofpositive changethatextendfar beyondus.Together,wecan overcome&upliftcommunities, andmake2025ayearof collectivewins.
Queens,letyourcrownsshine brightly,reflectinglove, dignity,andunwaveringpride. Thisisourtimetoinspire, lead,andreignwithpurpose. Here’stoaprosperousand impactfulyearahead!
My Message to you Queens:
“Bethechangeyou wanttoseeintheworld. Thisisyouryearofvictory. Planandexecuteyourgoals withdetermination,and monitoryourprogress regularly.Spreadlove, Stayhumble,andestablish boundariesasa transformationalleader. Iencourageevery Queentoembracetheir authenticity,love themselves,andleadwith Confidence.Remember theworldneedsyourlight. Stepforwardandreignwith purpose.”
CONFIDENCE TAILOREDTO PERFECTION
Everyseamandcutis
Craftedtoenhance Yoursilhouette, Ensuringyouradiate Confidenceinevery Stride.
Ileadwithkindnessandby example.Inmybusiness,there isnohierarchyofroles,every contributionmatters.Whether Iamdeliveringdocumentsor presentingasanexpert attorneyincourt,bothroles areequallysignificant.Passion anddrivearenon-negotiable; theymustbeinyourDNA.”
-QueenKerry BLAZINGA TRAIL INTHELEGALSECTOR In2006,KerrylaunchedHengst& McMasterInc.,atrailblazingfirmthatis 100%women-owned,managed,and staffed.Thisgroundbreakinginitiativehas notonlysetaprecedentforinclusivity buthasalsobecomeapowerhouseof legalexpertiseandserviceexcellence.
Kerry'sleadershipphilosophyisas uniqueasitisinspiring,herfirmthriveson thecollectiveeffortofapassionateteam unitedbysharedgoalsanddreams.
Inthevastworldoflaw,QueenKerry McMasterstandsasanexampleof excellenceandempowerment.Asthe founderofHMAttorneys,shehasbuilta legacyrootedinpassion,service,and gratitude,atruereflectionofher unwaveringcommitmenttohercraftand hercommunity.
Her journeybeganwithhergraduationin 2000,earningherB.Procdegreewhile workingfortheJusticeDepartmentasa JudgesRegistrarundertheHonourable JudgeStegman.Herdeterminationand skillledhertoShabanClarkAttorneys, whereshehonedherexpertisebefore achievingthecovetedtitlesof conveyancerandnotaryin2005.
Heremphasisonup-skillingandfostering acultureofmutualrespectandcollaboration hascementedHMAttorneysasasymbolof whatwomencanachievewhen empoweredtolead.
AswecelebrateQueenKerryMcMaster inQueensofInfluencemagazine,we honornotjustherprofessional achievementsbutherroleasatrailblazer forwomeninthelegalprofession.Her journeyremindsusallthatpassion, pairedwithpurpose,canchangethe world.
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QUEEN YozelleEdmunds
Reigningwithpower, cultivatingwellness, andchampioning empowerment.
Inaworldwherewellnessand empowermentoftentakeabackseat tolife’sdemands,oneQueenstands out,notjustforherremarkable journeybutfortheincredible inspirationsheprovides.Queen Yozelleisabeaconofresilience, strength,andholistichealth.Herstory isoneoftriumphoverchallenges, relentlessdedication,anda commitmenttoliftingotherstoward theirbestselves.
JourneyofStrengthandPurpose QueenYozelle’sfitnessjourneybeganin childhood,influencedbyherfather’s passionforphysicalhealth.Theseedsof fitnesswereplantedearly,settingher apartduringherboardingschoolyears andbeyond.Thispassioneventually grewintoacommunity-focusedmission. Trainingneighborsatalocalstadium becamemorethanapastime,itbecame apurpose.
Whenhermotherdiedofcancer,her convictioninthetransformativepower ofahealthylifestyledeepened.Today, herphilosophyemphasizesthat exercise,food,andastrongmindset canprofoundlyimprovelives.
“Fitnessisnotjustabout changingyourbody,it’s aboutunleashingyour innerpower&discovering Yourstrength.” BUILDING THE YOZEFIT BRAND & ENVISIONING 2025 Fromhumblebeginningswitha singleclient,QueenYozellehasbuilt herfitnessbrand,Yozefit,intoa movement.Challengesweremany, provingcredibilityinacompetitive field,balancingpersonalwellness withclientneeds,andtransitioningto onlinefitnessduringthepandemic. Yet,throughperseveranceanda visioncenteredonservingothers,she emergedvictorious.Herbrandisa testamenttoresilience,the importanceofsmallbeginnings,and thepowerofconsistency.
HolisticFitnessPhilosophy
Fitnessgoesbeyondphysical transformation.
“Youarewhatyoueat,andyour bodyreflectsyourmindset,”she explains.
Withanapproachthatcombines mentalclarity,propernutrition,and disciplinedexercise,sheempowers clientstobreakunhealthyhabits anddeveloplifestylesrootedin self-loveandlong-termhealth.
QueenYozellehasambitiousplansfor thefuture.Professionally,sheaimsto expandherfitnesscommunity, deepenherexpertise,andcollaborate withotherhealthprofessionalsto createaholisticwellnessecosystem. Personally,sheiscommittedto challengingherownlimits,prioritizing mentalhealth,andleadingby example.
SpecialMessageforQueens ToeveryQueenembarkingona wellnessjourney,QueenYozellesays, “Youarecapableofincrediblethings. Prioritizingyourhealthisanactofselflove.Celebrateeveryvictory,bigor small,andneverunderestimateyour strength.Remember,fitnessisnotjust aboutchangingyourbody,it’sabout unleashingyourinnerpower.”
In2025andbeyond,Queen Yozelle’sinfluencewillcontinueto inspirewomentorise,thrive,and embracethelimitlesspotential within.Herjourneyisproofthat withtherightmindset,ahealthy body,andanunwaveringspirit, anythingispossible.
TURNINGTOWNSHIPPROPERTY INTOGOLDMINES Imaginethis: You’resippingteainyour mom’soldkitchen,staringatthepeeling paintandcrackedtiles.Itfeelslikejusta house.ButwhatifItoldyouthisvery homecouldbethestartofyourproperty empire?
That’sright.Theuntappedwealthsittingin townshippropertiesisstaggering,andthe keytounlockingitisn’tmillionsofrandsor fancyconnections.It’svision,creativity, andthewillingnesstostartwithwhatyou alreadyhave.
Recognize:SeetheWealthBeneath YourFeet Takeamomenttolookaroundyourhome. Whatdoyousee?Abackyardfilledwith overgrowngrass?Adustygaragenoone usesanymore?Thosearen’tproblems they’reopportunitieswaitingtobe transformed.
LikeSiphoM.,a32-year-oldteacherfrom Soweto,whoturnedhischildhoodhome intoathrivingrentalbusiness.“Whenmy parentsmoved,Irealizedwehadthisbig oldhousejustsittingthere.Istartedsmall dividedthehouseintothreeunitsand rentedthemouttostudents.Today,I’m makingenoughtorenovateandaddtwo morerooms.”
Thefirststepistorecognizethevalueof whatyouhave.Isyourhomeneara school,ataxirank,orashoppingcenter? Thesearegoldminesforrentalproperties orsmallbusinesses.
QuickTip: Ifyou’renotsurewheretostart,think aboutyourneighborhood’sneeds.Isthere ademandforstudenthousing?Affordable familyhomes?Orsmallbusinessspaces? Theanswercouldbethefoundationof yournextproject.
Reimagine:TurntheOldintoGold Let’stalkcreativity.Thatemptygarage?It couldbeabarbershop.Thebackyard? Perfectforbuildingaflatletoraddingstylish studenthousing.Anddon’tthinkluxuryis outofreach.
Affordablehacks,likeafreshcoatofpaintor trendyDIYdecor,cantransformeventhe mostmodestspace.“Icouldn’taffordbig renovations,”saysThandiD.,ahairstylist fromUmlazi.“SoIpaintedthewallsmyself, addedcurtainsforpartitions,andvoilamy littlebackyardshackisnowanAirbnb.”
AffordableLuxuryHacks: Usepolishedconcretefloorsforachic, modernlook.
Addpottedplantsandbrightwallcolorsfor instantstyle.
Repurposeoldfurniturewithabitofsanding andasplashofpaint.
Remember,reimaginingdoesn’tmean breakingthebank.Sometimes,it’sabout seeingthesamespaceinanewlight.
StatSpotlight: TownshipEconomyValue:SouthAfrica’s townshipeconomyisestimatedtobeworth approximatelyR100billionannually, highlightingitssignificantcontributiontothe nationalGDP.
PopulationInsight:WithhalfofSouthAfrica’s populationlivingintheestimated532 townshipsaroundthecountry,vastpotential liesinthesocalled‘townshipeconomy.’
Reinvest:LettheMoneyWorkforYou Thebeautyofstartingsmallisthatthe rewardsgrowovertime.Theincomefrom onerentalunitcanhelpyoubuildthenext. Considerpoolingresourceswithfriendsor joiningastokveltofundlargerprojects.
Townshipshavealwaysbeenaboutinnovation, resilience,andcommunity. Yourpropertyisnodifferent.Youdon’tneedto moveoutofthetownshipto livealuxurious,successfullifeyoucancreatethat liferightwhereyouare.
SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLE Newyear,newgoals,right?Formany townshipinvestors,thisyearisallabout makingbigmoves,buying,renovating, andbuildingwealththroughproperty. Butbeforeyoudiveintothatnextgreat investment,there’sonegoldenrule:do ittherightway.
AvoidtheShortcutTrap:SayNoto AffidavitPurchases
Buyingpropertywithanaffidavitcan seemlikeaquickandeasysolution.No lengthypaperwork,noextracostbut also,norealownership.
Buyingpropertywithanaffidavitis risky:
It’sNotLegallyBinding:
Anaffidavitdoesn’ttransferownership. Theproperty’stitledeedstillbelongsto theoriginalowner,meaningyouhave nolegalclaimtoit.
YouCan’tUnlockValue:
Withoutthetitledeed,youcan’taccess loans,registerwiththemunicipality,or evensellthepropertyinthefuture.
ItOpenstheDoortoDisputes:
Whathappensiftheoriginalowner’s familyconteststhesale?Orifunpaid debtssurface?Youcouldlose everything.
Thisyear,let’scommittoavoiding shortcutsthatcreatefutureheadaches. Aconveyancerwillensureyour purchaseislegitimateandlegally binding.
HowtoStarttheYearRight
ChecktheTitleDeed:
Beforesigninganything,ensurethe propertyhasacleartitledeed.A conveyancercanverifythisforyou.
SayNotoVerbalAgreements:
Avoidinformalagreements,evenwith familyorfriends.Alwayshavealegal professionalinvolvedtoprotectyour investment.
WorkwithaConveyancer:
They’llhandleallthelegalprocesses, fromverifyingownershiptoregistering thepropertyinyourname.Thisprotects youfromsurpriseslater. Remember,propertyisa legacy.Takingshortcuts todaycancostyouand yourfamilyyearsdown theline.Secure ownershipnowtobuild generationalwealth.
Lungileboughtherfirstpropertywith anaffidavit.Itseemedlikeagreatdeal atthetime,shepaidtheownerinfull andstartedbuildingrentalunits.But whentheoriginalownerpassedaway, hisfamilycontestedthesale.
Aftermonthsoflegalbattlesandhiring aconveyancer,Lungilefinallysecured thetitledeed.“IfIhaddoneitright fromthestart,Icouldhavesaved myselfsomuchstress.Now,Iwillnever buypropertywithoutaconveyancer.”
BenefitsofDoingItRightfromthe Start
PeaceofMind:
Youknowthepropertyislegallyyours.
AccesstoOpportunities:
Aregisteredpropertyopensdoorsto loans,grants,andmunicipalservices.
ProtectionAgainstDisputes: Clearownershipmeansnoonecan challengeyourclaim.
GenerationalWealth:
Properregistrationensuresyour propertycanbepasseddownwithout complications.
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Startingtheyearrightisn’tjustabout makingresolutions;it’sabouttaking action.Ifyou’replanningtobuy property,avoidtheshortcutsand investinyourfuturetherightway.
Workwithaconveyancertomake surethepropertyisregisteredin yourname.Itmighttakealittle moretimeandmoneyupfront,but thesecurityandpeaceofmindare worthit.Becausewhenyoubuild yourempire,youwanttomakesure it’sbuilttolast.
I found myself at a crossroads. A glance in the mirror became more than a reflection, it became a revelation. December wasn’t going to be another month of overindulgence; it was going to be the month I chose myself."
-QueenZanele THE WAKEUP Call TheDecemberseasonisoftenatimeofindulgence,familygatherings,and celebration.ForQueenZanele,however,itbecameaprofoundwake-upcall,achance toreflect,reassess,andtransformherhealthduringoneofthemostchallengingtimes oftheyear.
TheStruggleBeforetheWake-UpCall Asawife,mother,anddedicatedprofessional,QueenZanelehadalwaysplacedthe needsofothersaboveherown.Herdayswereconsumedwithmanagingherthriving businessandcreatingalovinghomeforherfamily.Yet,amidstallthis,herownhealth quietlytookabackseat.
Thefestiveseasonhadalwaysbeenheropportunitytorelaxandindulgeinrichmeals, sugarytreats,andabreakfromtheyear’schaos.ButbyDecember,sheoftenfelt sluggish,herenergylevelsdepleted,andherconfidencediminished.
Onequietevening,whilepreparingforanotherfestivegathering,QueenZanele caughtherreflectioninthemirror.Thequestionsthatsurfacedwereunavoidable:“Is thisthebestversionofme?IsthistheenergyIwanttocarryintothenewyear?”It wasatthatmomentsherealizedthetimeforchangewasnow,notnextweekornext month,buttoday.
JoiningtheChallengeandFinding HerTribe
Herfirststeptowardtransformation beganwithachallenge:joininga WhatsAppgroupfocusedonending theyearonahealthynote.Thegroup wasabeaconofinspiration,filledwith otherwomenstrivingtoprioritizetheir healthdespitethetemptationsofthe season.
Throughthisgroup,QueenZanele discoveredFixingEachOther’sCrown, acommunitythatemphasized empowermentandshared accountability.Theinitiativeresonated deeplywithher.Itwasn’tjustabout fitnessordieting,itwasaboutholistic wellnessandsupportingoneanotherto risestronger.
EmbracingSmallChanges Determinedtotakecontrolofher health,QueenZaneleembracedsmall butimpactfulchanges.Shereplaced sugarydrinkswithwater,optedfor wholesomemeals,andswapped holidaytreatsforhealthieralternatives. Shealsostartedincorporatingbrisk morningwalksintoherroutine,turning exerciseintoamomentofreflection andgratitude.
Herfamilybecamehersupportsystem. Together,theyexploredhealthy recipes,participatedinactiveoutings, andcheeredheronthroughthemore challengingmoments.
OvercomingTemptationand CelebratingWins
Navigatingtheholidayseason’s temptationswasn’teasy.Socialgatherings werefilledwithindulgentfoods,but QueenZaneleapproachedthese momentswithmindfulness.Shelearned toenjoyherfavoritedishesinmoderation, savoringeachbitewithoutguilt.
BytheendofDecember,hereffortspaid off.Shenotonlyshedafewpoundsbut alsoregainedherenergyandconfidence. Sherealizedthatprioritizingherhealth wasn’tjustaseasonalgoal,itwasthe foundationforafulfillingandbalanced life.QueenZanele’sjourneyisatestament tothepowerofintentionalliving.
“TheDecemberseasondoesn’thaveto beaboutoverindulgence,”shereflects. “Itcanbeanopportunitytoreclaim yourhealth,strengthenyourresolve, andstepintothenewyearfeeling empowered.”
ToalltheQueensreadingthis,lether storybeyourreminder:smallchanges leadtobigtransformations.Joina community,embracethejourney,and rememberthatfixingyourowncrownis thefirststeptoinspiringotherstodothe same.
YOUNGQUEENS OF INFLUENCE SABEAUTYMODELLINGACADEMY Aninstitutiondedicatedtotrainingfemalemodelsaged3to29,focusingonbuilding confidenceandpersonalwithover25yearsofexperienceinthemodelingindustryand17 yearsofrunningthisacademy,founderandCEOKatrynCelliershasestablisheda nurturingenvironmentwhereaspiringmodelscanthrive.
TheacademyoffersbranchesinBallito,Polokwane,Umhlanga,andotherlocations,as wellasonlineclasses,makingitaccessibleforstudentsnationwide.Itisismorethanjusta placetolearn;it'safamilyofpassionate,drivenindividualsstrivingtowardexcellence.
Whenyouregister,you'renotjustsigningupforclasses;you'resteppingintoa communitythatsupportsyouraspirationsandcelebratesyouruniqueness.Startyour journeywithSABeautyModelingAcademyanddiscoverthequeenwithin!
“Neverunderestimatethe powerofyourvoiceandthe impactofyourpresence.Use yourplatformtoadvocate forcausesthatigniteyour passion,andremember,you areaqueen,andyour presenceisagifttothe world.”
MeetQueenGino,arisingstarinthe modelingindustryandatruetestamentto thepowerofresilienceandself-belief.Her passionformodelingwasignitednotmerely byaloveforfashionbutbyadeeply personalquestforempowerment.
Havingenduredthepainfulrealitiesofbullying, shetransformedhervulnerabilityintostrength, usingherexperiencesasaspringboardtouplift herselfandinspireothers.
HerjourneywithSAModelingAcademy becamethefoundationforthistransformation.
Theacademy'sfocusonnurturinginnerbeauty andself-confidencegaveherthetoolsto rebuildherself-esteemandthecourageto advocateforanti-bullyingawareness.Through theacademy,shediscoverednotjustacareer pathbutamissiontoinspireothersand redefinebeautystandards.
LessonsThatShapedQueenGino Hergrowthasamodelhasbeenfueledby invaluablelessons,withself-acceptanceand self-lovestandingoutasthemost transformative.Learningtoembraceher uniquefeaturesandflawshashelpedher exudeauthenticityonandofftherunway. Beyondmodeling,herexperiencesworking withdiverseindividualshaveinstilled empathy,adaptability,andstrong communicationskills,qualitiesthathave shapedherintoacompassionateandwellroundedindividual.
VisionfortheFuture QueenGinoiscommittedtochallenging traditionalbeautynormsandpromoting inclusivityanddiversity.Heraspirations extendbeyondtherunway,assheenvisions creatingafoundationdedicatedtoantibullyinginitiativesandsupportingyoung individualsstrugglingwithself-acceptance. Sheaimstocollaboratewithlike-minded brandsanddesigners,usingherinfluenceto fosteramoreacceptingandempowering modelingindustry.
MessagetoQueensWorldwide Toqueensacrosstheglobe,QueenGino offersaheartfeltcalltoactionfor2025: embodycourage,resilience,andempathyin everythingyoudo.Advocateforcausesclose toyourheart,upliftothers,andtakepridein youruniquepresence.Sheremindsusthat everywomanhasthepowertocreatea rippleeffectofkindnessandcompassion, makingtheworldabetterplace.
QueenGino’sjourneyfromovercoming bullyingtobecomingamodelwithapurpose isatestamenttothetransformativepowerof self-belief,resilience,andcommunity support.Sheisnotjustaqueenonthe runwaybutabeaconofhopeandinspiration, provingthatwithdeterminationandheart, anythingispossible.
“Youareamazingjustthe wayyouare!Keepbeing brave,kind,andtrueto yourself.Dreambig,work hard,andrememberthat youcandoanythingyouput yourmindto.”
QueenRiley
MeetQueenRiley,ayoungqueenwhose loveforfashionandmodelingbeganinthe mostplayfulandnaturalway.Froman earlyage,shewasalwaysdressingupand pretendingtobeamodel,apassionso strongthathermomencouragedherto takeitfurther.
ThroughhertimeatSAModelingAcademy, QueenRileyhasnotonlyhonedhermodeling skillsbutalsolearnedimportantlessons aboutperseveranceandself-belief.Despite thechallengesthatcomewithanyjourney, shehasembracedtheimportanceof confidenceandthedrivetokeeppracticing. Everyphotoshootandrunwayshowmakes herfeelproud,knowingshe’sgettingbetter andmoreconfidentwitheachstep.
LessonsThatShapedQueenRiley ThemostvaluablelessonQueenRileyhas learnedistoalwaysstayconfidentandnever giveup,evenwhenfacedwithdifficulties. Witheachmodelingopportunity,she’s strengthenedherbeliefinherselfandher abilities.Theimportanceoflisteningto adviceandcontinuingtopracticehasalso playedacrucialroleinhergrowth.Her excitementtotakeoneverychallengewitha smilehashelpedherevolveintothe confidentyoungqueensheistoday.
VisionfortheFuture QueenRiley’svisionisclear,shewantsto showothergirlsthatnodreamistoobigand thattheycanachieveanythingwithhard workanddetermination.Withaspirationsto gracemorerunwaysandappearin magazines,sheissettinghersightson becomingarolemodelforothers.Beyond modeling,QueenRileydreamsofhelping otheryounggirlswhoaspiretobemodels, empoweringthemtofeelasconfidentand beautifulasshedoes.
MessagetoQueensWorldwide Toqueenseverywhere,QueenRileyhas thesewordsofwisdom:“Youareamazing justthewayyouare!”Sheencouragesallto staybrave,kind,andtruetothemselves. Dreambig,workhard,andrememberthat thesky’sthelimit.QueenRiley’sjourneyisa reminderthatwithdedication,confidence, andaheartfullofdreams,anythingis possible.Let’sallsparkletogether!
QueenRiley’sinfectiouspositivityand unshakablebeliefinherselfshowthat evenatayoungage,sheisalreadyan inspirationtoothers.Herjourneyproves thatconfidenceiskey,andwiththeright mindset,everyqueencanshineinherown uniqueway.
QueenYoli ReignitINGYourFlame: & YOUR BURNOUT INTO A BREAKTHROUGH FORYOLI ISEARCHED & IFOUNDHER InthisissueofQueensofInfluence,weare honoredtospotlighttheinspirational journeyofDr.YoliMaluleka,avisionary leader,specialistpediatricsurgeon,and CEOwhotransformedherstrugglesintoa beaconofhopeforothers.Knownforher unparalleleddedicationtoherpatientsand profession,Dr.Yoli’sstoryisatestamentto resilience,self-discovery,andthepursuitof holisticwell-being.
LifeofPassionandPurpose Dr.Yoli’scareerasasurgicalspecialistwas markedbyhigh-stakesdecision-making andanunwaveringcommitmentto excellence.Shepouredherheartintoher work,embracingthechallengesoflong hoursandemergencycallswithpassion andpurpose.Outsidethehospital,she cherishedherrolesasalovingmotherand wife.Yet,therelentlessdemandsofher career,coupledwiththepressuresofdaily life,begantotakeatoll.
"Iwassuddenlyfacetofacewith anxietyanddepression,failingto recognizethereflectioninthemirror," Dr.Yolishares.Hervibrantand passionatelifedimmedunderthe weightofburnout,leavingher grapplingwithanidentityshenolonger recognized.
ThePathtoSelf-Discovery Realizingtheneedforchange,Dr.Yoli embarkedonadeeplypersonaljourneyof healingandintrospection."Isearchedfor YoliandIfoundher,"sherecalls, describinghertransformativespiritual awakening.Shediscoveredtheimportance ofrest,balance,andreconnectingwithher innerself.Thisjourneynotonlyhealedher butalsoignitedapowerfulvisiontohelp othersfacingsimilarstruggles.
TheBirthofaWellnessHaven Fueledbyherownexperiences,Dr.Yoli createdasanctuarythatcombinesmind, body,andsoulrejuvenation,ahealthand wellnessboutiqueresort.Thishavenis dedicatedtoempoweringindividualsto overcomestress,burnout,andlife's uncertainties.Herresortoffersa personalizedapproachtowell-being, providingtoolsandguidancetohelp peoplereclaimtheirhealthandhappiness.
"Whatcouldbebetterthancombining themanagementofthepsychewith thatofthebodyaswellasthesoul?" Dr.Yoliasks.Hersanctuarystandsasa testamenttoherbeliefinholistic healing,whereeveryindividualcan rediscovertheirtrueselfandunlock theirfullpotential.
LegacyofEmpowerment Dr.YoliMaluleka’sstoryismorethanjust aninspiringtale;it’sacalltoactionfor anyonefeelinglostunderthepressuresof life.Herunwaveringdedicationtobothher medicalcareerandherwellnessresort reflectsherpassionformakingalasting impactonthelivesofothers.
Inherownwords:"Whenwetakethetime tonurtureourselves,wecreatethe foundationtothrive,inspire,anduplift thosearoundus."
Dr.Yoli’sjourneyremindsusthatevenin thefaceofadversity,wehavethepowerto heal,grow,andemergestrongerthanever. Throughhervision,shecontinuesto inspirequeenseverywheretoembrace theirtrueselvesandleadlivesfilledwith balance,purpose,andempowerment.
Whenwetakethe timetonurture ourselves, wecreate thefoundationto thrive, inspire, and upliftthosearoundus.
-Dr.Yoli 
