EDITORIAL
Phakama "Phakama" meaning 'Arise', inspires
liveliness and inquisitiveness. In this issue of our quarterly roundup IAMPASSION's PHAKAMA - we've curated
content that we hope will start a trendy, inventive, entrepreneurial, aware, and inspiring movement. It's no easy task but one made easier by an amazing team that brought together a group of like-minded, committed game changers, thought leaders, and revolutionaries to provoke you, guide you and push you to think differently - forcing you to ask the questions, ‘why?’ and ‘why not?’ We want to inspire something new - in a world full of imitation and repetition, we want to do something different. Something exclusive, something real, and something that'll go beyond the pages of this publication.
This magazine is for you, the people who challenge the status quo, who shake things up, who ask ‘why?’ NICOLE GOLDING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01
02
03
Feel Good Story
Hustle & Grind
04
06
07
Meet Meche
Finance 101
Health & Wellness
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09
10
Mental Health VS Mental Illness
11
Coping with Change
Tips for a healthier YOU
12
Three Life Hacks to help you in 2021!
Future Females
Lifestyle
13
Thought Piece
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FEEL GOOD STORY
Sing Charlton Sing! HOPE HAS NO BOUNDARIES BY CHARLINE KING Meet Charlton, a 30-year-old, former student at our youth café, who continues to thrive despite autism! Charlton has the ability to capture crowds and bring a room to complete silence with his amazing gift of singing. Hailing from a background of singing with legendary artist, Jonathan Butler, seems to be only the beginning of Charlton’s journey.
"If anything, Charlton reminds us of what is possible when we continue believing amidst any challenges!"
He will also soon be returning to the live stage after 12 years, performing at the Classicteen Entertainment alongside other featured guests on 31 July 2021. Be sure to check out their social media pages on Facebook: Classic Teens Entertainment – Pty Ltd and show these amazing individuals some support.
If anything, Charlton reminds us of what is possible when we continue believing amidst any challenges!
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HUSTLE & GRIND
Money Matters & Business Boosters
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FUTURE FEMALES
FEMALE-OWNED BUSINESS ON THE RISE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA BY NICOLE GOLDING South Africa has a plethora of young, innovative women who are paving the way for new companies that are creative, forward-thinking, and based on social needs. From turning pain into purpose to dominating the beauty industry, local start-ups have identified a market void and are filling it with opportunities for their business to expand and thrive while also giving back to the community.
TONI ERASMUS AND CINDY JACOBS: SUNSETS AND WATERFALLS
ROXANNE MCMAHON AND INJA JACOBS: ENIGMA BEAUTY & LASER CLINIC
The company is based around the journey of self-
Enigma Beauty & Laser Clinic has been providing
discovery of two Cape Town women who tell the
painless laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation,
story of anger and victimization to healing, growing,
facial treatments, micro-needling, manicures,
loving, forgiveness, radical acceptance, freedom, and
pedicures, waxing, and lash treatments since 2000.
purpose. Their first book launched Saturday, 1 May
Now with two branches, Roxanne and Inja are fast
2021 - their book and apparel is available online via
becoming a force within their field of expertise.
their website below.
Roxanne has since launched her own skincare brand, Restore', and Inja runs the permanent
[www.sunsetsandwaterfalls.com/]
make-up lab too, The PMU Lab.
"South Africa has a plethora of young, innovative women who are paving the way for new companies that are creative, forwardthinking, and based on social needs"
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Meet Meche
THE JOURNEY, THE DOUBT, THE PERSEVERANCE Meche Van Der Vent-Stewart is a 29-year-old LLB graduate who has recently launched her own IP Consultancy, Venture 54. She explains that every entrepreneur has their own personal definition of what it means to be an entrepreneur based on what they have experienced – “It’s a journey, a constant flurry of highs and lows – sleepless nights and doubtful thoughts; enthusiasm and happiness,” says Meche. A short journey of entrepreneurship and my way forward
My journey started at an unexpected time of my life, only because I thought I was too young. A lie I soon came to realise after reading about young kids making money online through Youtube. In 2017 I started my first business called Philda, a women’s clothing brand. I made beautiful pastel-coloured Aline skirts for women and enjoyed the production process thereof – buying material, having the skirts sewn and then selling them to friends and family.
"I had to learn to separate my business from who I am as a person" Philda is named after my grandma, who was our family’s personal dressmaker. Philda taught me a lot. It taught me to provide my customers with the best shopping experience and to listen to my customers when they had a critique about my clothing. Initially, receiving criticism was not a great feeling because one immediately assumes that you, as an individual, are not doing well – I had to learn to separate my business from who I am as a person.
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I come from a family where entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in our DNA and I am grateful for the encouragement I received from my parents, especially from my late dad. He was a full-on entrepreneur, stuck in a day-to-day job yet close to the end of his life, he revived that entrepreneurship gene and excelled at it! Now, four years later, I found myself starting
“You don’t start with credentials, you build yourself to achieve certain credentials.” The ‘right time’ is the time you decide to start.
another business with a different mindset – one of bravery, determination, resilience, and without a doubt. Introducing, Venture 54. This business requires lots of practice and specific paper work which is not in place yet but I have purposed not to
Intellectual Property is an important aspect of any business and many start-ups and entrepreneurs do not regard IP as an important aspect of their business. Venture
allow the absence of these documents to keep me
54 allows business owners to have peace of mind about
from starting. I will continue to build Venture 54 in
their brand and furthermore, our agency allows brands to
the process of getting the required documentation.
have brand exclusivity. I have committed to educating
Often times, we assume that we start off with credentials but a great coach and business mentor told me, “You don’t start with credentials, you build yourself to achieve certain credentials.” The ‘right time’ is the time you decide to start. What we do after that, is only up to us. It’s up to me. My legal background allowed me the opportunity to start this business.
What’s ahead
The next year for Venture 54 is to grow line by line and precept upon precept. To provide online education and advise many business owners about brand protection and exclusivity. The entrepreneurial journey requires so much resilience and strength in moments of tiredness and weariness – to continue even when it seems impossible, to not be the person who gave up but instead, the one who persevered even when circumstances said to give up!
small businesses and start-ups about the importance of protecting their brand.
This is an exciting journey and I intend to go very big with Venture 54 in South Africa, the African continent, and ultimately, the world!
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Finance 101 WEALTHY, WEALTHY, WEALTHY Wealth is not one of those things that you will be when you wake up in the morning. If you want that, remain sleeping and dream on. Being wealthy and rich is more about your mindset than it is about
Being wealthy, on the other hand, is not about
having money – we can even say that wealthy people
what you are able to display but rather what you
are focused on work, while the rich are more focused
are able to experience – in the line of freedom,
on a job. Wealthy people generally want to give,
liberation, and peace of mind. Certainly having
while the rich generally are concerned about getting.
things are amazing but to have freedom, liberation, and peace of mind far outweigh merely ‘looking’
Wealthy people generally want to give, while the rich generally are concerned about getting.
rich. The wealthy are more concerned about longterm building, while the rich are more concerned about instant gratification. Inherently, a wealthy person’s mindset is directed to building a system to leverage multiple streams of Income. It starts with your passion and what you like doing – once you have mastered your craft and know your market, the very next level is how you can help make the lives of communities and nations better, easier, and more efficient.
To measure your capacity of wealth is to test the capacity of your mind
Being wealthy is unlike being rich which is measured by things – wealth is measured by time. The essence of wealth is measured by the length of time you are
“Small minds discuss people Good minds discuss events Great minds discuss ideas”
able to live and uphold your current lifestyle without earning a monthly or regular income. This understanding of not having a regular income but instead having a continual cash flow, and/or inflow of financial resources, is the difference between being wealthy and being rich. Commonly generated through assets, skills, or systems of work. We are in a time and space where the difference between being wealthy and rich is being totally misunderstood. Being rich shows what you have attained but does not necessarily mean you have a cash flow.
“Small minds discuss people Good minds discuss events Great minds discuss ideas”
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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MENTAL HEALTH VERSUS MENTAL ILLNESS
By MEGAN-ANNE PRESS
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO Mental illness, according to research, refers to the conditions that affect a person’s thinking or behavior. Whereas mental health reflects our social well-being; how we think, feel, make decisions and problem solve.
What we think is determined by what we put into our minds – poor thinking is therefore largely a result of our environment. It is important that post-pandemic, we have a clear understanding that our thought lives have been disrupted – we are now forced to think differently and behave differently. For some, this may come easy but for others, adapting to change may be a reminder or trigger of past trauma which then affects their mental well-being. Mental illness and mental health often go unnoticed because many do not know the difference; when to seek professional help or simply redirect their thinking.
"What we think is determined by what we put into our minds – poor thinking is therefore largely a result of our environment" Complete the questionnaire below that’ll help you overcome and reconsider your mental health: Describe one thing that, if it happens, would make your life 100% better. Explain why. What are five things you do really well? What do you most admire about your personality? What do you value most about today? What are the top three things you are grateful for?
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Tips for a Healthier YOU By healthmatters.nyp.org
SIMPLE WAYS TO CREATE HEALTHY HABITS
EXERCISE REGULARLY Take a 30-minute walk or jog daily Do 30-minute strength training with hand weights while watching TV Jump rope for 15 minutes when you wake up and when you get home at night Do squats at your desk for 10-minutes three times a day
EAT RIGHT Get sufficient vegetables, fruit and whole graine in Focus on protein in the morning by including it in your breakfast( e.g eggs, greek yogurt, and protein shakes) Eat regularly to avoid getting famished to avoid snacking on chips or chocolate Plan your meals to avoid eating unnecessarily
PRIORITIZE SLEEP Set a regular bedtime and wake up time Avoid caffeine late before bedtime Turn off electronics well before bedtime Prioritize sleep and avoid sleep apnea
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST COVID-19 AND THE FLU Remember the 3 w's. Wash your hands, wear a mask and watch your distance Get a flu shot and register for the vaccine once accessible Take care of yourself and others by staying home when you don't feel well
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LIFESTYLE
Coping with change!
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by Marco Williams
COVID-19 hit us all hard and 2020 came along with a lot of challenges and change. Knowing how to deal with change when it stares us in the face,
Control coping, on the other hand, is positive and proactive. You don't want to become a victim of change. Instead, you're managing your feelings, getting support, and doing everything you can to be a part of the change.
is incredibly important – anyone can undergo a
In reality, most people respond with a combination of
change in life but not everyone knows how to
escape and control coping to major change but control
handle it. In this article, we're going to
coping is sometimes the best choice because the fact of
concentrate on helping you understand change
change cannot be avoided for long without being
and also show you ways in which to deal with it.
overwhelming or harmful to you.
“Some people want change but the majority resist it.” A
cope with. Changes like these are difficult to accept. You’ll
“Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.” – William James
often find that your experience with them improves or
FOSTERING NEW BEGINNINGS!
statement that proves that people are creatures of habit. Routines give us a sense of safety and security. Change may lead to feelings of loss - including discomfort - grief, and even anxiety or depression. Changes that are unforeseen and out of our control, such as a recession, a global pandemic, or a serious disaster, are also the most difficult to
deteriorates depending on how you respond to them and your attitude towards them.
"People are creatures that stick to their routines" WHAT IS CHANGE?
"You can't force your acceptance of change, but you'll be able to make the method easier." TThese ideas may help: Expect a reaction to the change Find support Maintain as many of your old routines as you can
According to Dictionary.com, 2020; Change is, "an
"Re-frame" your thinking
act or process through which something becomes
Cultivate a positive view of yourself
different." It is also important that we understand
One step at a time is the way to go
that there is a process to change and it involves,
Keep your imagination in restraint
“The ending”, “The transition” and “The beginning”.
Stay healthy
HOW DO YOU HANDLE CHANGE?
Find the positive within the situation Know that your difficulty to deal with the change will
There are two ways in which you can address change. There is the escape coping mechanism and the control coping mechanism. Which one are you making use of? Escape coping is supported by avoidance. To escape the difficulties of the transition you are taking deliberate actions. For instance, you would possibly deliberately miss training for a replacement process of working or show up too late to attend a gathering of an upcoming restructure. Some people might even try and escape by using alcohol or drugs.
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CONCLUSION We all react to change in our lives differently. Change is inevitable; there is not much that stays the same. Some changes are more challenging to adjust to than others. What's important is that we need to be able to ask for support and speak to someone when we are dealing with how we feel. From time to time everyone faces problems and we can't feel comfortable all the time. Asking for help will help you constructively cope with your dilemma.
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Three Life Hacks to help you in 2021! HTTPS://WWW.GOODTHINGSGUY.COM/OPINION/SELF-CARE-ANDMENTAL-WELLNESS-3-LIFE-HACKS-TO-HELP-YOU-IN-2021/#
When we start a new year we often think about the type of New Year Resolutions we want to set. Most times it is very unrealistic yet we set them hoping
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we would actually have a different year than the previous one. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a better and different year, however, the type of resolution needs to be relevant, realistic, and applicable to your life. Brent Lindeque, podcast host of GoodthingsGuy shares 3 life hacks that changed his personal and professional life greatly. Perhaps it can change
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yours too. He figures that setting good intentions is far better than focusing on resolutions.
"He figures that setting good intentions is far better than focusing on resolutions" Apply it and see if he's right.
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THOUGHT PIECE
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Thought Piece By Intishaam Cupido TO TECH OR NOT TO TECH, THAT IS THE QUESTION.
It gets increasingly hard every day to imagine a world without social media.
We all know the saying, “Love makes the world go ‘round" and since love is at the core of the relationship, ultimately – relationships make the world go ‘round. Today, social media plays a huge role in how we interact in relationships but before Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter – before we had the ability to peer into people’s lives and nit-pick every moment shared on the world wide web – how did we stay connected? How were relationships strengthened and fortified?
“Love makes the world go ‘round" and since love is at the core of the relationship, ultimately – relationships make the world go ‘round.
You don’t know? Well, same here.
It gets increasingly hard every day to imagine a world without social media. A world where people rely on coffee dates, regular meetups, and face-toface, eye-to-eye contact has become old school. While technology has been one of the greatest advantages society has ever come across, it easily doubles up as a disadvantage. Day by day people admit that technology and its counterparts have stripped them of quality family time, honest connections, and real living experiences; yet these same people continue to base everyday interactions on the opinions of people on the world wide web, people they hardly know.
So, the question arises, do we really want to build strong, meaningful relationships or do we just want another story to use as an inspirational caption on our ‘aesthetically pleasing' #instafeed?
contributers
NICOLE GOLDING
PRUDENCE PRESENT
Editor
Coordinator
MECHE VAN DER VENTSTEWART
SHANE-DEAN ARENDSE Designer
ANDREW STEWART
CHARLINE KING
Writer
Writer
Writer
MEGAN-ANNE PRESS
INTISHAAM CUPIDO
Writer
Writer
thank you
MARCO WILLIAMS Writer
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