WelcometotheNovemberissueofQueensof Influence!Aswemovetowardtheendof2024,we findourselvescelebratingresilience,wellness,and thestrengththatcomesfromunity.
Thismonth,weplaceaspecialfocusonWorld DiabetesDay,anopportunitytoraiseawareness aboutaconditionimpactingmillions.Inthisissue, weexplorepowerfulstoriesofcourageand determinationfromthosenavigatinglifewith diabetes.Lettheseinsightsremindusalltoprioritize health,spreadawareness,andsupportoneanother onthejourneytowellness.
Ourcoverqueen,QueenManuelaIncendiario, embodiesthespiritofempowerment.Her remarkablejourneyfromLondontoSouthAfricaand herworkinadvancedaestheticsremindusofthe transformativepowerofpassionandpurpose. QueenManuela’sdedicationtoempoweringothers throughheracademyhasestablishedherasa beaconofinfluenceinthebeautyindustry,uplifting thosearoundherandsettingastandardof excellenceandinclusivity.
EDITOR’S Note Aswereflectontheyear,Novemberbecomesa timetocelebrateourachievementsandpreparefor thefreshopportunitiesthatawait.Throughthis issue,weaimtoinspireyoutoend2024with strength,gratitude,andacommitmenttoself-care. Reflectonthegoalsyouset,celebrateyourvictories, andrememberthateachchallengefacedand overcomehascontributedtothequeenyouare today.
Inadditiontoourhealthandwellnessfeatures,we delveintopowerfulnarrativesofqueenswhohave triumphedoverobstaclesintheirlives.From personalbattlestoprofessionalmilestones,each storyreflectstheresiliencethatmakesthis communityofwomensoextraordinary.Lettheir journeysencourageyoutocontinueyourownwith determinationandgrace,knowingthateverystepis buildingtowardsabrighter,strongerfuture.
Thismonth’sarticlesaredesignedtoinspire,uplift, andempower. You’llfindguidanceonwellnessand self-care,storiesofqueensovercomingadversity, andideastokeepyougroundedamidtheyear-end rush.Whetherthroughstrengtheningyourhealth, embracinganewjourney,orsimplyfindingpeacein reflection,maythisissuebeacompanionasyou polisheveryfacetofyourcrown.Asalways,we remaincommittedtosupportingeveryqueeninher uniquejourney,ensuringnoonewalksalone.
With Gratitude QueenTsakaniMpofu
(EditorInChief&FounderofFixingEachOther’sCrown)
FROM LONDON TO SouthAfrica QueenManuela’sstoryisoneofcourage, adaptation,andarelentlesspursuitof excellence.AfteryearsoflivinginLondon, whereshedevelopedherpassionfor micropigmentationandadvanced aesthetics,Manuelamadealife-changing decisiontomovetoSouthAfrica.
Thistransitionwasbothchallengingand transformative,butitalsoopenednewdoors.
"ThemovefromLondontoSouthAfrica allowedmetoembraceanewculturewhile identifyingagapintheSouthAfricanbeauty market,”sheshares.
Thisgapinspiredhertobringadvanced micro-pigmentationtechniquesand international-leveltrainingtotheforefront.
QueenManuela’smovewasn'tjustabout changinglocations;itwasaboutbringingher expertiseandexperiencetoanewaudience, sharingherknowledge,andmakingan indeliblemarkonthebeautyindustryin SouthAfrica.Hervisiongrewintowhatis nowknownasManuelaMicropigmentation StudioandAcademy,aplacewherepassion meetsprecision.
Behindhersuccessisastrongfoundationof familysupport,whichshecreditsasakeypart ofherjourney."Myfamilyplaysapivotalrole inmysuccess,”sheexplains.Hermother assistswithcrucialbusinessdecisions, managing daily operations, and taking careof thekids.
“Beautywho’sessentiallygrownupwithme(and beenwithmymomfor20years)whomIcallmy sisterandThabilearealsoinstrumental,especially incaringformy20-month-old,Melisandrewhois thelightofourlifeandtheyoungest“.She shares
MydadVincenzoactivelysupportsMassimomy son’sinterests,especiallybytakinghimtojiu-jitsu trainingandensuringhecanpursuehispassion. Theircollectiveencouragementallowsmeto focusonmycraftwhileknowingeverythingat homeiswelltakencareof.MyhubbyDereckis alsoahugesupportandworksinaspectsofmy business.
“ Mymovewasn'tjust aboutchanging locations;itwasabout bringingmyexpertise andexperiencetoa newaudience,sharing myknowledgetothe world.
Queen Manuela Manuela'sjourneyisatestamenttowhatcanbeachieved whenpassionmeetspurpose,whendreamsarebacked bydetermination,andwhenfamilyservesasthebedrock ofone’ssuccess.Herstory,fromnavigatingnew beginningsinSouthAfricatobuildingalegacyof empowermentthroughheracademy,servesasabeacon ofhopeforanyonelookingtomaketheirmarkinthe world.Throughherunwaveringcommitmentto excellenceandherdesiretoupliftothers,Manuelatruly embodieswhatitmeanstobeaQueenofInfluence.
BUILDINGALEGACY OFBEAUTY & EMPOWERMENT AttheAcademy,studentsbenefitfroma120-hourtraining programthatcoverseverythingfromhands-onpracticeto in-depththeoryoncolortheoryandbloodborne pathogens."Iwanttoprovidemystudentswithskills, confidence,andasenseofpurpose,”Manuelareflects. Sheisparticularlypassionateaboutsupportingthosefrom lessprivilegedbackgrounds,offeringmentorshipsand financingoptionstohelpthemrealizetheirdreams.
Herstudiohasearneda5-starrating,reflectingthehigh standardsofcareandexpertisesheimparts."Ourlongtermgoalistobuildanempirefoundedonloyal,happy clientsandtoestablishthemostprestigioustraining academyintheindustry,”sheexplains.It’savisionrooted inintegrity,passion,andadesiretoinspireothersto achievetheirfullestpotential.
“Iwanttoprovidemy studentswithskills, confidence,anda senseofpurpose” -Manuela Ourlong-termgoal istobuildanempire foundedonloyal, happyclientsandto establishthemost prestigioustraining academyinthe industry.
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QueenGraceNhlapo's healthandwellness journeybeganinherteenageyears, inspiredbythepressureofmaintaininga certainimagesheoftensawinmagazines. Thisinterestdeepenedin2008,whenshe decidedtotakewellnessseriouslyto achieveherownhealthgoals.Herearly experiencesevolvedintoalifelongpassion, pushinghertodedicatehercareerto helpingothersfindabalancedpathtowellbeing.Overtheyears,shehasguided othersincreatingsustainablehealthroutines thatenhancebothmentalandphysical health,allowingindividualstofeelconfident andempoweredintheirownbodies.
Asanexpertinhealthandwellness,Queen Gracebelievesthatmaintainingoverallwellbeingisrootedinafewessentialhabits.She encouragesotherstomaketimeforexercise atleastthreetimesaweek,consume balancedmealsintherightportions,and prioritizeadequatesleepandhydration. Mentalhealth,shesays,isequally important:“Thethoughtswenurtureare centraltoouroverallwellness,”sheshares. QueenGraceadvisesherclientstofocuson mentalresilienceandstressesthat emotionalandpsychologicalwellnessare keytolastinghealth.
365 HEALTH&WELLNESS Journeyinto QueenGraceoftenencounterswomenwho struggletoprioritizetheirwell-beingdueto theoverwhelmingresponsibilitiestheycarry. Sheemphasizestheimportanceofself-care, remindingwomenthattheymustlookafter themselvestosustaintheirroles,byproviding asupportivepartnershipintheirwellness journey,shehelpsthemfindbalance,fostering amindsetthatvaluesself-careasanecessity ratherthanaluxury.
ForQueenGrace,mentalhealthisthe cornerstoneofwellness.Shebelievesthat manyphysicalchallengesstemfrom unresolvedpsychologicalissues.,by encouragingherteamandclientstoprioritize mentalhealth,sheaimstocreateafoundation ofoverallwellness.Thiscomprehensive approachallowsQueenGracetoaddressthe rootofherclients'healthstruggles,fosteringa positiveimpactontheirphysicalandmental well-being.
Sheadvisesbreakingtasksdowninto manageableparts,schedulingtimefor wellness,andrecognizingthatnoteverything needstobeachievedinasingleday.“Rome wasn’tbuiltinaday,”sheremindsherclients. Herphilosophyisgroundedinpracticality, encouragingincrementalprogressthatleadsto long-termwellness.
“Queens,remember:ifyouwanttosee change,itstartswithchangingwhat you’redoing.Truetransformation beginsfromwithinadjustyour mindset,embracegrowth,andtake boldstepstowardthefutureyou envision.Wearyourcrownwith purposeandleadthewaytothe changeyouwishtosee”
Healthy365, foundedbyQueenGrace Nhlapo,isatransformativewellnessplatform thatprovidesindividualsandorganizations withacomprehensiveapproachtohealth.The company’smissionistoinspireandsupport clientsinmakingsustainablehealthchanges, notjustasagoalbutasadailylifestyle.
Throughcustomizedwellnessprograms, Healthy365coversessentialaspectsofwellbeing,includingnutrition,fitness,mental health,andlifestylecoaching.
Theirapproachisuniqueinthattheytailor wellnesssolutionstosuitthediverseneeds ofclients,ensuringthateachjourneyisas uniqueastheindividual.
Healthy365aimstofosterabalanced lifestyle365daysayear,empoweringclients toleadhealthier,morefulfillinglivesevery day.
JoinTHEGENTISHE FAMILY FIGHTINGAGAINST periodpoverty Queen ShelaMogaila’s storyisoneof resilienceanddedication,rootedinherown experiencesgrowingupinruralLimpopo. Shefacedthestrugglesofperiodpoverty, stigma,andlimitedaccesstomenstrual products,shedevelopedadeepconvictionto bringaboutchange.In2009,shefounded GentiSheMenstrualCupPtyLtd,theyare committedtocreatingsustainable menstrualhealthsolutionsthatreflect passionforsocialimpactandenvironmental responsibility.SheisatrailblazeracrossAfrica, addressingcriticalissuesofaccessibility, women’sempowerment,andecological preservationthroughinnovativeproducts andeducation.
QueenShela’sjourneywithGentiShehas beendrivenbyaprofoundconnectionto herownlifechallengesespeciallytheloss ofherdaughterduetomurder.Her experiencesnotonlyherpurposebutalso becamethefoundationforthesocial impactshewishedtocreate.
Shewasdeterminedtohelpotherwomen overcomesimilarbarriersandasaresult expandedGentiShefromitsinitialmenstrual cupoffering,whichfirstlaunchedinIndiain 2011beforereachingSouthAfrica,toa comprehensivelineofeco-friendlymenstrual products,includingbiodegradablepadsand othersustainableoptions.
Herjourneyhasseenmanysignificant milestones:in2015,QueenShelacollaborated withtheTransnetFoundationforapilotstudy inLimpopo,gaininginsightsthatfueledher innovativeapproach.In2019,shedeveloped the35-DayGentiSheBiodegradablePads,an eco-consciousproductcraftedtobalance comfort,hygiene,andenvironmentalimpact. In2024,shehadanopportunitytobe recognizedwithmultipleawards,expanded retailpartnerships,andasuccessfulpre-Series ShewasfundedfromtheInnovativeFinance Network,allofwhichhaveempoweredherto broadenGentiShe’sreachandimpact.
GentiShe’sproductlinetodayisatestamentto QueenShela’scommitmenttoecoconsciousnessandsocialenterprise,from menstrualcupsandbiodegradablepadstothe “SpazaonWheels,”amobileventureaimedat supportingfemaleentrepreneurs,eachproduct andinitiativeunderGentiSheemphasizes innovation,empowerment,andenvironmental stewardship.
WheneverIsharemystory, Iamalwaysremindedof howimportantitistofixthe crownsofthosearoundme. QueenShela’svisionextendsevenfurther, withagroforestryprojectsincollaboration withlocalLimpopofarmers.,sourcing materialslikebananastemsandindigenous treefluff,GentiSheproducesbiodegradable sanitaryproductswhilesupporting sustainableagricultureandeconomicgrowth forlocalcommunities.
QueenShela’sinnovativeproductshavealso introducedeco-friendlysolutionsthatsave around12.7millionkilogramsofwaste annually.Thebananastemandindigenous treefluffsanitarytowelsarenotonly biodegradableandcompostablebutalso supportbiodiversityandreduceagricultural waste,bridgingthegapbetweenfeminine hygieneandenvironmentalcare.GentiShe’s holisticapproachalsoincludespainrelief remediesandperiodpanties,reinforcing QueenShela’scommitmenttomaking sustainableoptionsaccessibleanddignified forall.
Throughherprogram,sheprovidesnotjust menstrualhealthproductsandeducation, alsoaplatformforwomen’sentrepreneurship, fosteringeconomicindependence.
QueenShela’sambitionforthefutureisno lessimpactful.Hergoalistoexpand GentiShe’sproduction,deepeneducational andentrepreneurialoutreach,andsetan internationalstandardforsustainable menstrualhealth.HerVision2030,isto distribute50millionmenstrualcupsand train100,000menstrualhealtheducators, positioningitselfasaleaderinsustainable menstrualcareglobally.
Havingenteredalargelymale-dominated space,QueenShelareflectsonherjourney withprideandgratitude.Herextensive academicbackground,includingaBachelor ofScienceinPhysiotherapy,aMaster’sin Pharmacokinetics,andaPhD,initiallyledher toestablishasuccessfulprivatepractice QueenShela’sapproachtomenstrual healthisreshapingthesector,inspiring Africanwomentoembracetheirpower, health,andsustainability.Heradviceto aspiringyoungwomenisclear:“Identify yourpassion,beresilient,empowerothers, andstayadaptable.Together,wecanend periodpovertyandbringsustainability healthsolutionstoall.”
November14marksWorldDiabetesDay,atime dedicatedtoraisingawarenessabouta conditionthataffectsmillionsoflivesaroundthe globe.It’sadaytoreflectonthechallenges,the triumphs,andthedailyresilienceofthoseliving withdiabetes,aswellasareminderofthe importanceoftakingchargeofourownhealth. AsQueensofInfluence,it’scrucialthatwe prioritizeourwell-being,notjustforourselves, butforthecommunitiesweleadandinspire.
TheGrowingImpactofDiabetes Diabetesisachronicconditionthatoccurswhen thebodycannotproduceorproperlyuseinsulin, ahormonethathelpsregulatebloodsugar levels.Therearetwomaintypes:Type1,often diagnosedinchildrenandyoungadults,and Type2,whichismorecommoninadultsand oftenlinkedtolifestylefactorslikediet,exercise, andweight.
Globally,over537millionadultswerelivingwith diabetesin2021,andthatnumberisprojected toriseto643millionby2030.InAfricaalone, thenumberofadultslivingwithdiabetesis estimatedat24million,afigureexpectedto nearlydoubleby2045ifwedon’ttakeproactive measures.Therapidriseincasesisawake-up callforusalltopayattentiontoourhealth, understandtherisks,andmakeinformedchoices aboutourlifestyle.
DIABETES AWARENESS HEALTHANDHOPE QUEENJOYCESELESHO (Proffessionalnurse&Specialist) RecognizingtheSymptomsofDiabetes Highbloodsugar,orhyperglycemia,isoneof thekeysymptomsofdiabetes.Itoccurswhen thereistoomuchglucoseinthebloodstream, oftenbecausethebodyisn’tproducingenough insulinorisunabletouseinsulineffectively. Beingawareofthesignscanhelpinearly detectionandmanagementofdiabetes:
Frequentthirst,Drymouth,Fatigue &Blurredvision Ifyouexperiencethesesymptoms,it’simportant toconsultahealthcareprofessional,asthey couldindicatediabetesorariskofdeveloping thecondition.Earlydetectionandmanagement arecrucialforpreventingcomplicationsand maintainingoverallhealth.
Long-TermComplications Ifleftunmanaged,diabetescanleadtoserious long-termcomplications.Itcancausedamageto variouspartsofthebody,including:•Feet: Increasedriskofinfectionsandulcers,whichin severecasescanleadtoamputation.
Nerves: pain,tingling,ornumbness.Nervedamage(neuropathy)leadingto
Kidneys: kidneyfailureifnotmanaged.Diabeticnephropathycanprogressto
Eyes: Diabetescanleadtovisionproblems, includingdiabeticretinopathy,whichcancause blindness.
AswecommemorateWorld DiabetesDay,herearesome practicalstepsyoucantake toprioritizeyourhealthand preventormanagediabetes:
KnowYourNumbers: Getyourbloodsugar levelscheckedregularly,especiallyifyouhavea familyhistoryofdiabetesorotherriskfactors likeobesity.Earlydetectioniskeytomanaging thecondition.
EataBalancedDiet: Focusonwholefoods, leanproteins,andhealthyfats.Limityourintake ofrefinedsugarsandprocessedfoods,which cancausespikesinbloodsugarlevels.
StayActive: Aimforatleast30minutesof physicalactivitymostdaysoftheweek. Exercisehelpsmaintainahealthyweightand improvesyourbody’sabilitytouseinsulin effectively.
StayHydrated: Drinkplentyofwater throughouttheday.Stayinghydratedhelps flushoutexcesssugarfromyourbloodstream throughurine.
ManageStress: Chronicstresscanaffectyour bloodsugarlevels.Practicestress-reducing activitieslikemeditation,deepbreathing exercises,orsimplytakingabreakwhenyou needit.
BuildaSupportSystem: Surroundyourself withpeoplewhoencourageyourhealthyhabits andunderstandyourjourney.Whetherit’s family,friends,orasupportgroup,havinga strongnetworkcanmakeabigdifference.
LimitAlcoholConsumption: Whilemoderate drinkingmaybefineforsome,excessive alcoholcancausespikesordropsinblood sugarlevels.Alwaysconsultyourdoctorabout whatissafeforyou.
GetEnoughSleep: Lackofsleepcaninterfere withinsulinsensitivity,increasingtheriskof Type2diabetes.Aimfor7-9hoursofquality sleepeachnight.
EducateYourself: Understandingdiabetescan empoweryoutomakeinformeddecisions aboutyourhealth.Learnaboutthesymptoms, complications,andmanagementoptionsto stayincontrol.
ScheduleRegularCheck-Ups: Don’tskipyour doctor’sappointments.Regularcheck-upscan helpmonitoryourprogressandadjustyour treatmentplanasneeded.
EmpowerYourself,EmpowerOthers
WorldDiabetesDay isnotjustaboutraising awareness;it’saboutempoweringeachotherto livehealthier,moremindfullives.AsQueensof Influence,wehavethepowertoinspirechange notonlyinourselvesbutinthosearoundus. Whetheryou’relivingwithdiabetesor supportingalovedonewhois,rememberthat youarenotalone.
Remember:Youarestrong,youare capable,andyouhavethepowertotake controlofyourhealth.ThisWorldDiabetes Day,let’sraiseawareness,spreadhope, andcontinuefixingeachother’scrowns. -QueenJoyce
Confidence Isdrawn Fromthe Insideand projected Outwards.
“ FASHIONSENSE ISMORETHAN ALOOK,IT’SA STATEMENT. QueenViolethascometo embraceaconceptmanystrive forfashionthatspeakstoher, heressence.Herstyleismore thanjustclothing;it’san outwardreflectionofherinner confidenceandself-acceptance. ObservingQueenViolet’s confidenceandself-expression, it’sclearshe’ssetherownrules.
Herwardrobeisfullofpieces thatembodytimelesselegance, vibrantenergy,andpure authenticity.
STYLETIPS fromQueenViolet’sStyle
InspiredbyQueenViolet’sjourney,herearea fewtakeawaystohelpeachQueenofInfluence feelbold,beautiful,andunapologetically herself:
AddPersonalitywithPatterns Embraceprintsandcolorsthatexciteyou. QueenVioletoftenpairsboldpatternswith solidhues,strikingabalancethatkeepsher outfitsfreshandvibrant.
FocusonFit
Regardlessoftrends,fitiseverything.Clothes thataccentuateyourcurveswillnaturally elevateyourlook.QueenVioletoftendefines herwaistlinewithtailoredcuts,provingthat subtleadjustmentscanbetransformative.
RewriteYourRules Rememberthatfashionismeanttoserveyou, nottheotherwayaround.Daretotrynew things,mixstyles,andmakechoicesthat reflect whoyouare.Styleispersonal,andthe freedom todefineitisempowering.
MyStyle,MyRules ObservingQueenViolet,it’sclearthat confidenceandauthenticityarethemost powerfulelementsofanyoutfit.Bycreatingher ownrules,she’sfoundastylethatiseffortlessly hers.Herjourneyinspiresusalltoembraceour uniquefashionpaths,provingthattheonlytrue ruleistostaytruetoourselves.
ToallQueensofInfluence:LetQueenViolet’s journeyremindyouthatyourstyleisyour identity.Theworldoffashionisboundless; embraceitwiththeconfidenceandgrace thatonlyyoucanbring.
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HER MAJESTY QUEENMOTHER Inaworldwheretradition meetsmodernity,theroleof aking’swifeisaunique blendofleadership, resilience,andunwavering support.
Often,theyaretheunsung heroines,balancingthe weightofroyalexpectations withthedemandsof communityservice,family, andpersonalgrowth.As womeninthesepositionsof influence,theyembody strengthandempathy, gracefullynavigatingthe complexwebofcultural expectationsandsocietal demands.
Thissegmentisdedicatedto highlightingthestories, challenges,andwisdomof theseincrediblewomenwho standaspillarsofstrength withintheirfamiliesand communities.
FittingintotheRoleofaKing’sWife
Asawomanmarryingintoroyalty, challengesarisefromcultural differences,evenwithinthesameethnic group."Althoughwe’rebothPedi,there areuniquepracticesinroyalfamiliesthat requirelearningandrespect,"she reflects.Theroledemandsthatshenot onlyadapttonewcustomsandlawsbut alsoembraceherpositionwithcourage andboldness,asshestepsintoalarger familyandawidercommunity.Herlove forherhusbandKingKomaneNchabeleng fuelshercommitmenttoembracehis peopleasherown.
Humilityandrespectareher cornerstonesforovercomingchallenges. "Humilitycalmsstorms,"sheexplains. Respectgoesbeyondmerewords;she honorspeoplebyaddressingthemby theirculturalclannames,agesturethat demonstratesunderstandingand reverence. Her,leadershipisrootedin,empathy andrespect."Timemanagementis crucial,"shenotes,emphasizingthather valueshelpherbalancetheconstant evolutionofherroles."Growthand changearecontinuous,"shesays, believingthesequalitiesallowherto remainadaptableandeffectiveinher responsibilities.Shedelegatestasks thoughtfullyandapproachesevery situationwithalearningmindset.
BalancingActs:TheLifeofaQueen
"Beingamother,wife,leader,and employeeisnoeasyfeat,"sheadmits. "Everydaydemandsprioritization,yet emergenciesconstantlyarise, disruptingeventhebest-laidplans. Communicationandhonestyaremy lifelines."
Tojuggletheseresponsibilities,she surroundsherselfwithunderstanding individualswhorecognizeher dedicationbothtoherfamilyandtoher Community.Creatingbalance,she explains,isessentialforpeaceand productivity,butitrequiresaccepting peopleastheyareandmeetingthem wheretheyare.Empathyandanopen heartallowhertoleadeffectivelywhile stayingconnectedtothosearoundher.
Despitetheweightofher responsibilities,shehasdiscoveredthe powerofself-carethroughexercise, describingitasher"superpower"for mentalclarity."Thesecret,"sheshares, "istoneverloseyourselfintheroles youplay.Remaingenuineand balanced."
TheRoleofQueensinModernRoyalty Associetyprogresses,sodoestheroleof queensinroyalfamilies.Today,morewomenin royaltyaresteppingintoleadershiproles, championinggenderequalitywithintheir communities.Sheenvisionsafuturewhere queenscontinuetothriveasleaders,liftingthe burdenoftraditionthatoncelimitedtheir voices.Theriseofthesepowerfulwomenisa beaconofchange,illustratingthatleadership knowsnogender.Inyearstocome,sheforesees aroyallandscapewherequeenscarrythe mantleofinfluenceandinspirefuturegenerations.
Toallqueensofinfluencesteppingintoa leadershiprole,QueenMotherNchabeleng explained:"Believeinyourselfandyourpotential. Knowwhatyoubringtothetable,andletthat guideyourpath.Haveavision,workhard,andbe consistent.
Empoweryourselfwith knowledge,readyour surroundings,andremember, beingyoungdoesnotmean youmustdownplayyour worth.Dreambig,yougetone shotatlife."
Thesewordsechothespiritoftenacity,vision, anddedicationthatdefinestheroleofaking’s wife.Throughtheirgrace,wisdom,and strength,theyserveasrolemodelsforyoung womeneverywhere,provingthatleadershipisa journeyfueledbylove,balance,andunyielding self-belief.
Inhonoringthestoriesofthesequeens,we celebratenotonlytheirindividualjourneysbut alsothecollectivestrengthofqueensin leadership.Theirlegacywillcontinuetoinspire forgenerationstocome.
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THEWAKEUP CALL Aswefindourselvesinthewhirlwindof November,withtheyear-endrushbearing downonus,it’seasytogetcaughtupin thefrenzyofdeadlines,holiday preparations,andunfinishedbusiness.
FormanyofusQueens,it’satimewhenour responsibilitiespileup,leavinglittleroomto breathe.Amidallthis,there’sonecritical messagethatweoftenoverlook:it’stimeto chooseyourself.
EndingtheYearStrong:ATimefor Reflection Astheyearendapproaches,it’seasytofocus onthethingswehaven’tyetaccomplished. Buttakeamomenttoreflectonyourjourney onallthechallengesyou’veovercome,the goalsyou’veachieved,andthegrowthyou’ve experienced.Celebratethosewins,nomatter howsmall,andusethatenergytopower throughthelaststretchoftheyear.
Reflectionisnotonlyaboutlookingbackbut alsoaboutassessingwhereyouarenow.
ASKYOURSELF: WhatgoalsdidIsetatthebeginningof theyear?
WhichofthemhaveIachieved,andwhich onesstillneedmyattention?
Beinghonestwithyourselfaboutyour progressisthefirststeptofinishingtheyear withpurposeandintention.
“ Celebratethosewins, nomatterhowsmall, andusethatenergy topowerthroughthe laststretchoftheyear.
Whileyoufocusonendingthisyearona highnote,it’salsotheperfecttimetostart thinkingabouttheyearahead.
UseNovembertoenvisionwhatyouwant 2025tolooklike.Whatnewgoalswillyou set?Whatnewskillsdoyouwanttolearn? Whathabitsdoyouwanttoleavebehind?
Startbywritingdownyourvisionforthenext year.Breakitdownintoactionablesteps small,achievablegoalsthatwillkeepyouon trackwithoutfeelingoverwhelmed.Andmost importantly,buildself-careintoyourplan. Thinkabouthowyou’llcarveouttimefor yourselfamidstthegoalsandambitions. Remember,awell-restedandrejuvenated QueenisapowerfulQueen.
Takingcareofyourselfmind,body,and spiritmeansyou’rebetterequippedto takecareofeverythingandeveryoneelse aroundyou.ThisNovember,let’sembrace self-careasanactofchoosingourselves, ofbeingintentionalaboutourwell-being amidstthehustleandbustle.
TakingTimeOut:EmbracingRestAmidst
theRush Inthechaosofholidayshopping,work deadlines,andsocialgatherings,takingtime outcanfeellikealuxuryyoucan’tafford.But inreality,it’soneofthemoststrategicmoves youcanmake.
Schedulebreaks,evenifit’sjust10minutesin yourdayformeditation,awalk,orsimply breathingdeeply.Planadaytounplug, whereyouputawayyourdevices,ignore emails,andimmerseyourselfinsomething thatbringsyoujoy,reading,crafting,oreven justtakingalongbath.
WhySelf-CareMattersMoreThanEver Self-care isnotaluxury;it’sanecessity, especiallyastheyeardrawstoaclose.It’sthe fuelthatallowsustokeepgoing,tofinish whatwestarted,andtosetthestagefora newyearfilledwithpromise.Ifyou’vebeen runningonempty,it’stimeforawake-upcall: makeself-careaprioritynowtoensureyou endtheyearstrong.
TheGiftofChoosingYourself ThisNovember,aswewrapupanotheryear andprepareforanewone,let’smakea commitmenttoourselves.Let’schooseto prioritizeourwell-being,tofinishtheyear withstrength,andtoenterthenextwith clarityandvision.
Whenyouchooseyourself,you’renotbeing selfishyou’rebeingstrategic.You’re ensuringthatyouhavetheenergytokeep inspiring,tokeepinfluencing,andtokeep shiningyourlight.Andasyouembracethis mindset,yousetanexampleforthose aroundyou,showingthemthepowerof self-loveandself-care.
Takingtimeoutisn’taboutignoring yourresponsibilities;it’saboutgiving yourselfthementalandemotional spacetorechargesothatyoucan returntothemwithmoreenergy, focus,andcreativity.
Queen,RememberThis:YouDeserveIt Youdeservetofinishthisyearstrong,to feelproudofhowfaryou’vecome,andto treatyourselfwiththekindnessandcare yousofreelygivetoothers.Youdeserveto dreambigfortheyearaheadandtocreate aplanthatprioritizesnotjustyourgoalsbut alsoyourhappiness.
So,takethattimeout,pamperyourself,and breathedeeply.LetNovemberbeyour monthofreflection,renewal,andchoosing yourself.Here’stoapowerfulendto2024.
AsDecember'swarmbreezes sweepacrossSouthAfrica, homeownersarediscovering innovativewaystotransform theirpropertiesintolucrative holidaydestinations,catering tobothlocalandinternational visitorsseekingauthentic summerfestivitiesunderthe Africansun.
TheRisingTideofHoliday Tourism
WithinternationaltourismtoSouthAfricasurging duringthefestiveseason,savvyhomeownersare tappingintoagrowingmarketoftravelers lookingformorethanjusttraditionalhotel accommodations.Industrydatashowsthat holidayrentalscancommandpremiumsofupto 40%duringpeakDecemberperiods,particularly incoastalareasandtouristhotspots.
"LastDecember,Iearnedthreemonths'worthof myregularsalarybyrentingoutmyCape Town homeforjusttwoweeks,"saysMariavander Merwe,alocalteacherwhotransformedher three-bedroomhouseintoaholidayretreat."The keywasofferingauthenticexperiencesalongside accommodation."
Homeownersare partneringwithlocal
chefstoofferauthentic SouthAfricanbarbecue experiencesintheir backyards. “ BeyondBasicRentals:CreatingExperiences
Successfulhostsaredistinguishingthemselvesby offeringuniquelySouthAfricanexperienceslike:
TraditionalBraaiMasterclasses:
Homeownersarepartneringwithlocalchefstooffer authenticSouthAfricanbarbecueexperiencesin theirbackyards.
Heritage Tours:
Residentsinhistoricneighborhoodsareconducting walkingtours,sharinglocalstoriesandhiddengems
FestiveDecoratingServices:
SomeentrepreneursareofferingtraditionalAfrican Christmasdecoratingpackagestootherholiday rentalhosts.
MAKING YOURHOMEHOLIDAY-READY Beforelistingyourproperty,considerthese essentialpreparations:
LegalCompliance
Registerwithlocaltourismauthorities
Obtainnecessarypermitsforshort-termrentals
Ensureproperinsurancecoverage
SafetyandSecurity
Installreliablesecuritysystems
Createemergencycontactlists
Establishclearcheck-inprocedures
LocalPartnerships
Connectwithreliablecleaningservices
Buildrelationshipswithlocaltouroperators
Partnerwithnearbyrestaurantsandattractions
DigitalPresenceandMarketing
"Professionalphotographyanddetaileddescriptions arenon-negotiable,"advisesdigitalmarketing specialistThabisoMolefe."Internationalguestsoften booksixmonthsinadvance,soyouronlinepresence mustbecompellingandtrustworthy."
CulturalConsiderations
“Understandingandcateringtodiversecultural expectationshasbecomecrucial,Weprovideprayer matsforMuslimguestsandkosherkitchenoptionsfor Jewishvisitors,"explainsDurban-basedhostSarah Naidoo."Thesesmallconsiderationshaveledto numerousrepeatbookings”.
FinancialPlanning
Industryexpertsrecommend:
Settingcompetitiveratesbasedonlocationand amenities
Buildingincleaningandmaintenancefees
Creatingareservefundforunexpectedexpenses
Consideringseasonalpricingstrategies
LookingAhead
TheholidayrentalmarketinSouthAfricashowsno signsofslowingdown. Tourismanalystspredicta 25%growthindemandforauthenticlocal experiencesoverthenextthreeyears,presentinga goldenopportunityforhomeownerswillingto embracethistrend."Themostsuccessfulhostsare thosewhoseethemselvesnotjustasproperty owners,butasambassadorsofSouthAfrican culture,"notestourismconsultantJamesBennett. "They'recreatingmemories,notjustproviding beds."
GettingStarted Forhomeownersinterestedinenteringthe market,expertsrecommend:
Startplanningatleastsixmonthsbeforethe holidayseason.
Joinlocalhostingcommunitiesforsupportand advice.
Investinqualityamenitiesanddistinctivelocal touches.
Developaclearhostingstrategyandhouserules.
Withcarefulplanningandafocus onauthenticexperiences,South Africanhomeownersarewellpositionedtocapitalizeonthe growingdemandforunique holidayaccommodations.Asthe festiveseasonapproaches,the opportunitytotransformyour homeintoaprofitableholiday havenhasneverbeenmore promising.
PositionedinthecaptivatinglandscapeofHartbeespoort,thisexquisiteproperty atTheIslandsEstateoffersanunmatchedcombinationofluxuryandtranquility. Designedforthosewhoseekbothanelegantlivingspaceandapeacefulretreat, theestatesurroundsresidentswithlushgreenery,tranquilwatercanals,and accesstosomeoftheregion'smosticonicattractions.
HartbeespoortDam Justmomentsaway,thescenicHartbeespoortDamandthethrillingHarties CablewayprovidepanoramicviewsofthemajesticMagaliesbergMountains,ideal fornatureenthusiastsandadventurersalike.Theestate’sdirectwateraccessallows residentstoenjoykayaking,boating,andpeacefulwalksalongthecanalbanks, creatingalifestylethatblendsrelaxationwithactivepursuits.
Nearby,theElephantSanctuary,BushBabiesMonkeySanctuary,andbustlinglocal marketsbringtheregion’srichcultureandwildlifeupclose.ThispropertyinThe IslandsEstateoffersnotjustabeautifulhome,butagatewaytoalifestylefilled withluxury,nature,andadventureinoneofSouthAfrica’smostbeloved destinations.
BOUNCING BACK BorninGugulethuin1981,QueenChumisa Manyamalala’slifehasbeenajourneyof growth,strength,andself-discovery.From hermodestupbringingtobecominga skilledartisanandbusinesswoman,shehas facedlife’stwistsandturnshead-on.Butit’s herexperiencewithbreastcancerthathas reshapedherviewofwhatitmeanstotruly live.
Raisedbyherparents,AudreyBusakweand MbuyiseloManyamalala,QueenChumisa wasthemiddlechildamongthreesiblings. SheattendedprimaryschoolinTsolo, EasternCape,andcompletedhighschool inCapeTownin1998.Drawntotheideaof seeingtheworld,shestudiedTraveland Tourismbutsoonfoundherselfbackinher roots,exploringherloveforcraftsthrough abeadworktrainingprogramather communitycollege.Thisopportunityled hertostartherownbusiness,showcasing herbeadworkinternationallyandachieving amilestonewhenhercreationswere featuredatThulaSindi’sboutique, AfricaRise.
InOctober2020,QueenChumisa’slifetook aturnwhenshefoundasmalllumponher rightbreast.Itseemedharmlessatfirst,but whenitcontinuedtogrow,hermother encouragedhertoseeadoctor.In2021, furthertestsconfirmedstageIII breastcancer.“Justwhenthingswere lookingup,lifehadotherplans,”shesays, reflectingonhowquicklythingscan change,everydaybecameaboutfinding waystokeepgoing,tofaceeachnew challenge.“WhenQueenChumisafounda small,painlesslumponherbreastin2020, shehadnoideaitwouldchangeherentire pathandinspireastoryofhopeforwomen everywhere.”
“Earlydetectionsaves lives.Don’tletfearkeep Despitethesechallenges,QueenChumisa madebiglifestylechanges,choosing foodsthatnourishedherandeven inspiringhersonandnephewstofollow suit.Sheputherhealthfirstandfaced eachdaywithhope.Sheexperiencedmore setbacksafterbeingacaraccidentinApril 2023thatfracturedherspineanda Diagnosisthatcancerhadspreadtoher spine,ribs,andhips.
Buteveninthefaceofsuchpain, herloveforherfamilyandherfaithhelped herpushforward.
Thereweredayswhenitallfeltliketoo much.“IlostallhopeandfaithIhad,”she admits,butshefoundpeaceintheloveof thosearoundher.Shebegantherapyand triednewtreatmentslikeCBDoil,which helpedherrestandwithtimeQueen Chumisalearnedtobegentleandallowed herselftobevulnerabletothosewhocare abouther.
QueenChumisa’sjourneyisongoing,and althoughherpathhasbeenchallenging, herheartisstillsetondreamsyettobe fulfilled.Shewantstoseeherson graduate,growherbusiness,andgive strengthtootherwomenfightingtheirown battles.Herstoryshowshowimportantitis tostaytruetooneself,tofindjoyinlife’s moments,andtoleanonloveand support.
Forothersfacingtoughtimes,Queen Chumisahasthismessage:"Early detectionsaveslives.Don’tletfearkeep youfromwhat’sahead.Thereissomuch worthholdingonto.Lovelifeandkeep movingforward.”
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AREYOUAPROJECT ? Theholidayseasoncanrevealpainfultruthsabout thepeopleweletclose.It’sheartbreakingto realizethatsomeonewecaredfor,whoonce madeusfeelcherished,hasbeenkeepingusata distance,treatingusassomethingtemporary.It’s especiallypainfultofeellikejustanother “project”insomeone’slifeaplaceholderfortheir convenience.WhenDecembercomesandtheir callsfade,theirtextsbecomescarce,orthey don’trespondatall,we’releftwiththestingof beingdismissed.It’sasthoughwe’reworththeir timeonlywhenit’seasy,onlywhenthere’s nothing.betterforthemtodo.
IfYou’reFacingTheFestiveSeasonAlone BecauseSomeoneChoseToDisappear, Here’sAGuideToGettingThroughItWith StrengthAndSelf-Worth:
EmbraceYourEmotions
AllowYourselfToFeelEverything,From AngerToSadness,WithoutGuilt.ThisTimeIs AChanceToReflectAndListenToYour Heart.Journal,TalkToFriends,OrFindA SafeSpaceToReleaseWhatYou’reFeeling. YouDon’tHaveToHideOrNumbThePain; AcknowledgingItIsTheFirstStepTo Healing.
Redefine“Alone”
ThisPeriodDoesn’tHaveToBeLonely. ReconnectWithFamily,OldFriends,OrEven TryNewActivities.FillYourTimeWithPeople AndThingsThatBringYouGenuine Happiness,RatherThanTheHollowCompany OfSomeoneWhoOnlyShowsUpOnTheir Terms.
FindSelf-RespectInSelf-Care
RediscoverYourWorth.InvestInYourself.Try ThatClassYou’veBeenCuriousAbout, PrioritizeYourFitness,OrIndulgeInANew Book.TreatYourselfAsYou’dWantAPartner ToTreatYou.YourLifeIsFullOfPotential WhenIt’sBuiltOnSelf-Respect.
GiveYourselftheGiftofForgiveness
It’seasytobehardonyourself,wondering whatyoucouldhavedonedifferently.But thetruthis,ifsomeonesawyouasa “project,”thatspeakstotheirintentions, notyourvalue.Forgiveyourselfforanyselfblameandcommittoholdingyour standardshigh.
PrepareforTheirReturn—With
Boundaries WhentheycomebackinJanuary,you’ll havethestrengthtodecidewhetheryoustill wanttheminyourlife.Setclearboundaries iftheywanttoreconnect.Letthemknow yourworthandthatyouwon’tsettlefor beinganafterthought.
UsethistimetoReflectonYourIdeal Relationship
Beclearonthetypeofrelationshipyou want.It’sachancetostepbackandthink aboutwhattruepartnershipmeanstoyou, recognizingthatafulfillingrelationshipisn’t justaholidayflingbutayear-round commitment.
Heartbreakcanbeespeciallyhard duringtheholidays,butyou’re capableofturningitintoa powerfulmomentofself-discovery. Whenyouembracethisseason withanopenmindandheart, you’llfindthatyou’renot alone,you’resimplymakingspace forsomethingbetter.
Remember,youarenot anyone’s“project.”You’re worthyofbeing“theone.”
Queen’sJoyce’svisionfor Wijaysinvolvesexpandingher farmernetworkto5,000and buildingstoragefacilitiesto supporttheir produce.
QueenJoyceEvercieBanda isadynamic entrepreneur,businesscoach,and agripreneurwhotransformslivesthroughher companyWijaysEnterprisesinKanengo, Lilongwe,Malawi.Sheleadsthe manufacturingofsoaps,detergents,herbs, andcookingoilsandempowersover3,500 small-scalefarmers,70%ofwhomarewomen.
Shesupportsfarmerscultivatingsunflowers andherbs,QueenJoycehelpscreate Sustainablesupplychainsforhercompany’s products,expandingeconomicopportunities forruralcommunities.
Herinfluencegoesbeyondbusiness. SheisalsoacoachwiththeGraçaMachel Trust’sWomenCreatingWealthprogramand hasmentoredover300womenentrepreneurs acrossSouthernAfrica,helpingthemunlock theirpotentialandscaletheirventures.
Additionally,asaMasterTrainerforthe "GenderMakesBusinessSense"initiative, supportedbyGIZandAUDA-NEPAD,shehas trainedover1,000agripreneursinMalawi.
Herdedicationtogenderempowermenthas earnedhermultipleawards,including"Most Gender-FocusedEntrepreneurinAfrica"at TheFutureisFemaleAwardsbyLeading WomenofAfricaandMalawi’s"Woman EntrepreneuroftheYear"in2022.
WithtraininginBusinessManagement, Joyce’scareerbeganwithCorporate Partners,apremiumcleaningand landscapingcompany,followedby CorporateConstruction.WijaysEnterprises, herlatestventure,offersawiderangeof consumergoods,frompersonalandhome caretonaturalfoodproducts,reflectingher commitmenttocreatingimpact-driven, inclusivebusinesses.
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MAHLAKAPESE GUESTHOUSE&RESORTS HiddenintheserenebeautyofLesotho,MahlakapeseGuestHouse&Resorts ismorethanjustagetaway;it’saninvitationtoexperiencetheheartofBasotho cultureandthebreathtakinglandscapesthatdefinethiskingdom.Conveniently locatedwithinLesotho,Mahlakapeseprovidesguestswithanauthentictasteof Basothohospitalityandatranquilsettingsurroundedbylushmountains, pristinerivers,androllinghighlands.
TRAVEL Lesotho MAHLAKAPESE Traveler's GUIDE Mahlakapeseistheperfectbaseforexploring Lesotho’smanywonders:
THABA BOSIU: DISCOVERINGTHEHEARTOFBASOTHO CULTURE Lesothoisknownasthe“KingdomintheSky,”a fittingtitleforacountrythatishometosomeof theworld’shighestmountains.ButLesothoisalso knownforitspeople,theBasotho,whohavearich culturerootedincommunity,resilience,andadeep connectiontotheirland.ThetraditionalBasotho blanket,wornwithpride,symbolizeswarmth,unity, andthestrengthofthenation.Meanwhile,their iconicmokorotlo(aconicalhat)isasymbolofpride andservesasanemblemofthekingdomitself.
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HORSEBACKRIDING: Knownasthe“kingdomofthehorse,”Lesotho offersuniquehorsebacktreksthroughits highlands,whereyoucanridealongsidelocalsand experiencethetruespiritofBasotholife.
CometoLesotho,whereeveryhilltellsastoryand everysunriseoverthemountainsinspiresanew beginning.
ThemountainfortresswhereKing MoshoeshoeIdefendedhiskingdom,nowa reveredhistoricalsitethatoffersguidedtours andpanoramicviews.
MALETSUNYANEFALLS: Oneof thehighestsingle-dropwaterfallsin theSouthernHemisphere, perfectfor adventurersinterestedinabseiling, hiking, or simplysoakinginthemajesticsights.
SKIINGAT AFRISKIMOUNTAINRESORT: Lesothoisoneof thefewplacesinAfrica whereyoucanexperiencewintersports, and Afriskiisidealforskiing, snowboarding, and cozymountainstays.
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