FEBRUARY 2022 Women Thrive Magazine

WOMEN THRIVE MAGAZINE

VOLUME 5 FEBRUARY 2022

SCHEDULING A BREAKDOWN TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE Deepika Sandhu

SPECIAL FEATURE GIGI THOMPSON

WHY FEELING LIKE A MISFIT BECAME MY SUPERPOWER Dhara Singh

UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUR BRILLIANCE Coylette James

STEP INTO THE SHOES OF THE WOMAN OF YOUR DREAMS Alexandra Prince

DREAM BIG - TAKE ACTION

Trudy Simmons

February Volume 5 Editor's Note: Welcome to February's issue of the Women Thrive Magazine. In this issue, we celebrate LOVE in its purest form.

Love starting with ourselves because everything in life starts with you. You are the force and energy behind your business.

You are the main driver in your business and without you there

Because if your cup as a

is no life. So this month we

woman, a wife, a mother or

would like to remind our

a businesswoman is full it

readers to celebrate yourself.

will overspill into all other areas of your life.

Honour and respect your own needs. Be kind to your mind,

Then use the overspill of

body and soul. Serve your

your own happiness to

needs first, take that afternoon

serve the world with love

walk, book that massage you

and kindness.

been promising yourself and stop feeling guilty for treating yourself first.

Raimonda Jankunaite

Dream BIG Take ACTION Written By Trudy Simmons When we decide to start or run a business, it is easi(er) to find the information, the formulas, the training that we need to be able to look at our business and know what and where needs work.

For instance, we know that we are good at social media for our business, but not so good at overall marketing, so we need to put a

So how can you be more

strategy in place, we need to get

productive with your time?

more information and to find out

We need to be productive to

what works for us (not for the person

move forward, to take

next to us that works very

responsibility and to end our

differently).

day knowing that we did what

The areas that can be missed or not thought of when we start or run our business are the extraneous thought processes of how we get stuff DONE. How we WORK. How we are CREATIVE. And without the awareness to these areas, we are sticking out a divining rod and running in hapless directions to our destination (I hope you can see that visual!).

we needed to do to grow (personally and professionally).

But we need to know WHY we want to be productive and how it feels at the end of a day to have been productive. This creates the DRIVE to be more productive – we know what it feels like and that it makes our days feel… well… BETTER!

FIRST - CLARITY To be productive, we need to

SECOND – YOUR ENVIRONMENT

know what we are working towards. So we need CLARITY on what we are building and WHY we are building it.

Set up your working environment, so that you WANT to be there. Look at your desk, kitchen table,

Once we have clarity on the bigger vision, it gives you the opportunity to create the clear path to get you to that vision and the FOCUS to make it happen.

corner of the lounge room; what do you need so that you want to WORK? A clear desk? Declutter the area. A cup-ofsomething? Grab a coffee/tea/lemon in

When you have this “formula”

water. A candle burning?

set and ready, it gives you

Light your way with a

what you need to be more

flame that SHINES. Music?

proactive in the growth of

Maybe it is background

your business.

music, the radio, a podcast, heavy metal; I use brain.fm which is music to focus my mind.

There, now you have a clear picture of what your environment needs to be.

THIRD – YOUR DIRECTION FOURTH – YOUR FOCUS Do you know what you are

OK… you have created the

aiming for? What the direction

environment that you need to

of your business is. The vision

be productive. You know what

of the big picture that you are

the big picture is that you are

striving towards. If you don’t have this, STOP; THINK! Write down: What do I want to be known for?

What do I want my business to look like in 6 months, 1 year, 5 years?

aiming for and your feeling of success for business.

What do you need to focus on TODAY to take the baby steps towards it?

What teeny-tiny “thing” can you get done today that will help you to SEE the vision that you are wanting?

What does success look like to me?

If you are wanting to grow your audience to 10,000 in a year

Then go to trusty-Google and

and you are starting today on

find an image that

1000, then what would day 1

encapsulates that vision. Print

look like to add 1 more

it off and have it in front of you when you are working.

Now you know what you are working towards.

engaged potential client to your audience? Sending out an email to your list? Asking for testimonials? Doing a social media post with good hashtags?

Finally - find the FOCUS that you need to be able to GROW. None of us wants to stay stagnant. We all know that we are meant for bigger and better things. Sometimes bigger and better things sit behind the fear of what that

Written by Trudy Simmons Clarity and Productivity Business Coach with a knack for hearing the actions that you WANT to take to further your business towards success.

She is also the speaker at the Women Thrive Summit

will look like.

2022 - doing a talk

To work WITH your fear and

'

move through it, create the vision, have the focus and DO IT! TAKE ACTION and break down the big goals into manageable, achievable steps, once you take the first step, the next will show itself.

'Dream big, be bold, be brave and take action towards YOUR success.'

Embrace Your Fear and Take Action'. @DaisyChainGroup

Women Thrive Speaker Showcase As we prepare for our annual Women Thrive Summit in March 2022, we embark on a new journey with our powerful speakers. On February 25th we held our third and final official Speaker Showcase event featuring some of our incredible Women Thrive Speakers.

It was an impactful evening of conversations around why women are still fighting battles in our society. Featuring speakers' stories who have had incredible lows and have hit the rock bottom to only bounce back higher than ever.

These women shared their wisdom and experience with our live audience. Everyone had the opportunity to share, connect and feel connected.

Would you like to be part of our next Women Thrive Speaker Showcase? Book your place today and share it with another woman!

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

Steps to start your 5 public speaking journey

BY REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR MATULI MADHUSMITA SWAIN Public speaking is a career choice for some and a challenge for many. Some people are truly gifted public speakers, able to command an audience and create magic with their words and voice. Public speaking is truly one of those life skills, which can help you fuel your career growth, open up a passive income stream and help you be more confident.

For those who are starting out or returning back to public speaking after a hiatus, this five-step practice is a great way to exercise those vocal cords and build a confident narrative. In a free-wheeling chat with Raimonda Jankunaite, founder, of Women in Business Club, I found some great insights which have helped me to chart out a more focused public speaking career.

Five steps to start your public speaking journey 1. Choose your audience:

2. Select your story: As a public

Public speaking is an extensive

speaker, your story is your

field. As a public speaker, one

strength. How you choose to

needs to have clarity about one’s audience; who they are reaching out to. Public speaking is of different types – educational, motivational, entertainment, select subject based etc.

Whether one is comfortable to speak as a subject matter

define your personal experiences, growth, struggles to empower your audience is always your choice. Our personal experiences make for the best, most engaging talks as it brings out an element of authenticity and engagement.

As a public speaker, it is imperative to know what story you are willing to share with your

expert or do more of generic

audience. That is the starting

speaking, tying together a wide

point to build your personal brand

range of topics – clarity about

as a public speaker and that story

one’s choice of public speaking

is the base, your foundation for all

and audience is important.

speaking engagements to come.

Every audience has a different

Before others start to value your

vibe and energy and the best public speakers know how to tap into that, intuitively.

voice, as a public speaker, you need to be clear of the value you are willing to create for your audience.

3. Communicating vs Connecting: There is a fine line between being a great communicator to commanding an engaged audience. The difference is ‘connection’ – how quickly, how strongly and how much can you sustain your audience’s attention?

Creating an energetic connection with your audience is more than being a good communicator. It is the power of your intention that creates the intensity of your connection. The magic sauce lies in sharing your story, in the right way.

4. Start small and prepare: A large stage and an audience of millions is the dream of public speakers. However, when you start out on this journey, learn the ropes by starting small and staying consistent. The best public speakers prepare endlessly, fine-tuning their message, their pauses and their pitch. Every good communicator is not necessarily a public speaker. Seek out smaller audiences, prepare and get confident along the way. Small audiences give you advantage of testing out new concepts, ideas, story-telling and engagement.

So, go out and start speaking!

Five steps to start your public speaking journey

5.Open up to speaking opportunities: Look out for collaborations and speaking engagements. (online and offline).

LinkedIn and Instagram are great places to start with. Apply for speaker panels and get yourself out there for an interview and selection. Be prepared for feedback and rejection too, but ultimately you will get more confident preparing your speaker pitch and getting selected. Think of it as auditions to get to your ultimate breakthrough role. Be intentional, and keep going. You will hit the bull’s eye sooner than you believe.

Matuli Madhusmita Swain is an actress, author, speaker, life coach, marketing and communications expert with over 14 years of professional experience working with leading hospitality brands, advertising companies and social development sector in India. Today, she helps business owners create simple and strategic marketing initiatives that help them scale up their business goals and find their individual media voice entrepreneurship, sustainable travel and tourism. Connect with Matuli over on Instagram at @Matzcomm or LinkedIn Here.

Five steps to start your public speaking journey

Are you ready to become a sought after Speaker and the go-to expert in your niche?

Maybe you are looking to take your speaking career to the next level and not sure where to begin?

This month we are opening doors to a brand new Speaker Academy for women speakers, coaches, authors and entrepreneurs who are looking to grow and elevate their authority.

During the next 6 months, we will be training speakers on: - How to create the signature talk that can land you global stages - How to be stage and opportunity ready with your speaker profile - How to monetise every speaking opportunity without charging a speaker fee - How to elevate your authority every time you speak or share your story - How to land media opportunities and referrals - How to build relations with event hosts and triple your chances of success as a speaker - How to get 5 x more speaking opportunities from every speaking gig

ENROLMENT IS NOW OPEN

Unleash the power of your brilliance Dr. Coylette James Ladies, can we talk? No, I mean really talk without putting on airs and pretending to be someone else. The kind of talk you have on girls’ night when you put your hair in a ponytail

Are you plagued with thoughts of

and pour a glass of wine and just be

what they said about you may be

yourself for a few hours.

true? Maybe you aren’t good

Yes, relax and take the makeup off, and I don’t just mean the stuff on your face. As women, we try to fit in everyone’s expectations of who we should be and in the course of time,

enough or smart enough or pretty enough to accomplish what you want.

Stop it right there!!

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we lose who we really are. We have

Whatever happened in your past is

mastered the mask of shielding our

just that, IN YOUR PAST. Leave it

pain, our insecurities, our dreams, and

there. Anyone who thought so little

desire in some cases just to satisfy

of you does not deserve a seat at

someone else.

your table of truth.

the Power you possess knows no boundaries, but in order to unleash your Brilliance, you must embrace your Uniqueness. You will never know selfI came to tell you

love in its fullness until you have selfappreciation.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see?

You see truth is, you were fearfully and wonderfully made by God. That’s right, the creator of the entire universe and beyond took the time to handcraft you in His image and likeness according to Genesis 1:27 in the Bible.

Yes, I am a woman of Faith, and I believe very much in God. How else can you explain the Glory and Greatness you possess.

Lady, take it from me, I have spent 65 years on this earth and have seen and been involved in enough trauma to know what I am talking about. You are not a mistake and again, as a woman, you possess strength and resilience unequaled to any other living creature.

Now I can tell you this all day long, but until you can look yourself in the mirror and believe it about yourself, you won’t excel in your full potential. I know there have been hard times and failures, even for some of you, unimaginable abuse.

But all that goes to prove I am right because you are still here. You may feel you are barely making it, but YOU ARE STILL HERE!

Dr. Coylette James

F e a t u r e d Wo me n T h r i v e S u mmi t S p e a k e r

It is time to heal, time to forgive, time to move beyond the past and step into your rightful place as the incredible person you are. It

It is time to unveil the real you.

The rare jewel unlike any other in the world that you are. There is a reason why we are all uniquely

doesn’t matter what they did or

different. It is because we each

what you did. The thing that matters

have a distinctive role to play in

is what are you going to do now.

the success of others.

Stop emulating what you see on TV

If you don’t show up as your authentic self, someone (you included) is going to miss out on the wonder of you! Girl, it is time

or social media. Stop imitating the person you admire or think you should act like.

you unmask yourself and be uniquely you! You were created to be a light, stop trying to fit in.

When light walks into the room, darkness must go. Go forth and Unleash the Power of your BRILLIANCE! Take your rightful seat

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at the table of Authority and be confidant that is where you belong!

Dr Coylette James - The founder of Kingdom Influencer Life, Coylette is currently encouraging Leaders to become agents of Influence creating living legacies. In addition to the living legacy platform, is the Unleash the POWER of your BRILLIANCE as you Embrace your UNIQUENESS platform. Also an author of devotions and books, including “Embrace God’s Love; A Journey Through the Wilderness”.

For more information on Unleashing your Brilliance, connect with Dr. Coylette James at www.kingdominfluencer.life

WOMEN THRIVE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT

Women Thrive Podcast & TV Show Launch Have you heard the BIG NEWS? This month we are launching brand new Media Platforms for women including the Women Thrive Magazine / Publishing Platform, a Podcast as well as a TV Show. This is truly an exciting time for us and for the mission that we are here to serve.

Our goal is to create a truly independent and valuable platform for women to share their stories and spotlight the work of many incredible female entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches and experts.

There are simply not enough media outlets for women in business and our goal is to create a platform for your voice to be heard.

Featuring empowering, inspiring and outspoken women on various topics, from business, money, relationships, ethics, global issues and topics that are of interest to you.

Would you like to have your say? Share your thoughts inside the Women Circle here.

Breaking News

Empowering Reads This Month's Recommended Books UNTAMED

By Glennon Doyle Glennon Doyle is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed, a Reese’s Book Club selection, which has sold over two million copies, as well as the new workbook on which it is based, Get Untamed: The Journal. She is also the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Love Warrior, an Oprah’s Book Club selection, as well as the New York Times Bestseller Carry On,

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Healing is The New High by Vex King In this book, Number 1 Sunday Time’s Bestselling author, Vex King, shows you how to approach inner healing in a simple and purposeful way. With a series of practical exercises, each building on the last, you’ll be able to heal from your trauma and other emotional wounds in a long-lasting way. This book enables a direct experience of self-realization and discovery.

Scheduling a Breakdown (Yes Really) To Change Your Life

By Deepika Sandhu Have you ever felt like you needed a control+alt+delete on your life?

I definitely did. Professionally, I enjoyed a successful career as a Silicon Valley business executive advising fast-moving companies as they inspire the world with innovation.

Personally, life wasn’t so rosy. On the outside my life looked perfect –

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nice family, nice cars, nice home, nice clothes, nice purses, fun vacations and lots of smiles posted on social media.

I was winning at the game of life. If I was in a giant football stadium, the big monitors over the field would be flashing in bold caps “YOU ARE KILLING IT.” Problem is, I was not only killing it. It was killing me.

None of my checklists, none of my to-do lists, and none of the activities or people that were filling my life were making me happy. I was exhausted, depleted, sad, unhealthy and just dragging myself through my days.

So I did the only thing I knew how to do as a busy, overachieving, type-a personality.

I scheduled a breakdown. Yes, really.

I couldn’t keep going at the frenetic pace that I was

I needed to slow down. I needed to take a break.

I needed to find myself again. accustomed to.

The problem was I didn’t have time to slow down and to be honest, I didn’t really know what it meant to slow down. But I was determined to find out.

I decided to take four weeks off work and instead of filling my days with meetings, powerpoints and

I also did not have the luxury of dropping everything and flying off somewhere exotic to find myself like Italy, India and Indonesia like Elizabeth Gilbert did in Eat Pray Love. I mean who wouldn’t want to search for their soul while

financial spreadsheets, I decided to fill it with things I longed to do but never quite had the time for journaling at the coffee shop, painting with an instructor, going to yoga in the middle of the day, learning to meditate, and more.

eating mounds of pasta or while sipping frosty beverages on a sandy beach? But that wasn’t my reality. I had a young child at home and I was determined to find myself with her by my side.

All of this while my daughter was at school. I wanted to leave all the rushing around, all the hecticness of my days, and find solace in just doing things that were grounding, creative and enjoyable to my soul.

I wanted to just be home, highly present and engaged with my family, without the backdrop of more work to do, more plans to make, more stress to tend to.

And as I did, the most miraculous thing happened. The insights, the epiphanies, the a-ha moments, the soul sparks that I needed to change my life came to the forefront.

From the breakdown came the most incredible breakthroughs.

These breakthroughs, one after the other, led to the most incredible insights and aligned actions that changed my life for the better.

Learn more about my journey in my

Hello Universe, It’s Me; How I Scheduled a Breakdown, Manifested a New Life (and how you can too). book:

Deepika Sandhu is a Silicon Valley Business Woman, Inspirational Speaker, Author of the Hello Universe, It’s Me and mom to a sassy 8-year-old girl. Deepika has advised fast-moving, high growth companies as they inspire the world with innovation. Now through her book, courses and speaking events, she teaches overworked, exhausted and overwhelmed professionals how to turn their burnout into breakthroughs.

www.hellouniverseitsme.com www.deepikasandhu.co LinkedIn | Instagram

SPECIAL FEATURE

There is beauty in every opportunity

Gigi Thompson

Serial Entrepreneur, Florist, Co-Founder of Blooms & Candy & Croydon Blooms What made this woman's success in multiple industries and several businesses, as well as personal careers, is lack of fear of failure.

When we got to sit down for a chat with a serial entrepreneur and founder of a London based boutique florist business Blooms & Candy and Croydon Blooms, Gigi Thompson she revealed that she didn't always know her business would succeed but she was willing to take a risk and make a leap.

Realising that clients wanted more than just sweets & flower hatboxes and instead was looking for in-shop experience she was quick to figure out the trade and start a flower shop along with her business partner Olimpia Ulman.

Together they invested all of their savings, maxed out their credit cards and even had family work for free to kit out their first shop in Kent, Hayes.

Their struggles and working on their own did not last long as the business started to grow quickly, mainly due to Gigi and her business partner making local and regional connections and being active in the local community.

What started off as an idea to start a sweets and flower delivery business from home back in 2018, quickly turned into much more than what she originally had in Focusing their efforts in bringing mind. something unique to the local highstreet and doing flowers with love.

In the first 6-12 months quickly expanded their team and became a well known local boutique florist that delivers only the highest quality of service and products.

It turns out that floristry was not the only route to success for this fearless florist. Their offering quickly expanded into delivering the experience - wedding flowers, workshops, funeral tributes, hampers, shop front installations, weekly office display flowers & event decor.

Expanding their line of products into hand-made natural soy wax and healing crystal candles as well as weekly flower subscription business.

Of course like for most businesses the year 2020 posed a real threat for B&C - so very quickly Gigi saw an opportunity to not only survive but also thrive during the national lockdown. Overnight they were able to replicate their weekly flower delivery service and open their offering of Fruit & Veg delivery in the local area.

Using already existing infrastructure of their business and existing client base as well as the power of word of mouth of the local community - they were able to get as many as 200 new weekly orders for their fruit and veg delivery service, once again calling on family and friends to support the rapid growth in demand.

Such rapid response to market need led to strengthened local reputation and relations with the community as well as ability to re-invest the funds back into the business. Within just 1 year opening a second flower shop in a highly sought after area, East Croydon. And so in 2020 Croydon Blooms was born.

Gigi Thompson is a serial entrepreneur, founder of Blooms & Candy and Croydon Blooms florist studios. She has spent more than 15 years in business and has built thriving success in every business.

She is a gym junkie and a single mother to a 15-year-old girl. She loves spirituality and working with anything creative including flowers, candles and crystals.

About Gigi's background Prior to starting a florist business, Gigi made a successful career in the financial services industry working as a mortgage advisor and a broker in London. Having finished her Business Degree with first class honours Gigi has always been driven to be the best she can be in business and life.

She is highly self-disciplined, determined and likes to get a job done. Not only she is a co-founder of florist business but she also the founder of a very successful domestic and commercial cleaning business based on Regent Street London.

Serving local offices, embassies, bars, restaurants and homes from year 2011.

As well as her professional success she has been a single mother who raised a beautiful daughter Atiya who is now 15.

We are honoured to have Gigi as this month's special feature as she is truly a testament to what women can achieve and become in life.

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Follow Gigi on Social Media at: @blooms_and_candy @CroydonBlooms

You Are Invited to a Private Galentine's Dinner in London It has been more than 2 years since we last hosted an in-person event or private gathering - but we are excited to be back with a special private networking evening for women.

We are gathering this month for a special intimate Galentine's Dinner in London on the 12th of February for networking, drinks, 3-course meal and fun.

This is an amazing opportunity for ladies to connect and meet each other in a small and intimate environment where you can make more meaningful connections, enjoy quality conversations and have fun.

The evening include: Welcome drink on arrival, 3-course meal at a luxury Drake and Morgan restaurant, drinks throughout your evening, a special gift from us at Women in Business Club. Would you like to join us?

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Step Into the Shoes of The Woman of Your Dreams Written by Alexandra Prince, Style Coach & founder of The Holistic Closet Who comes to mind when you imagine the

Woman of Your Dreams? An icon? A

celebrity? If the answer is anyone but you, we have a problem. You were born to be the Woman of Your Dreams, but as the challenges of life began to pile up, she may have started to dim. Stripped of your doubts, fears, and insecurities lies the most authentic expression of yourself. She’s still there within you, and she is longing to be embraced.

At

The Holistic Closet, I aim to support women in shedding these pain points of

their lives by helping them discover the wardrobe that genuinely expresses their true selves. Together, we learn to avoid falling victim to fast fashion trends and the societal standards of cookie-cutter style. Instead, we discover your unique style and complement it with a well-rounded knowledge of your body shape, features, and color palettes for every season.

If I’ve learned anything in my career, it’s that style is an inside job; no one can, or should, dictate what you like to wear. With

the Inside-Out Style Method, you’ll

rediscover the Woman of Your Dreams and finally have the confidence, and clarity, to embrace your true self.

Alexandra Louise is a seasoned Wardrobe Stylist, turned Style Architect. She supports women in unlocking their next level by reimagining their wardrobes as an extension of themselves.

Aiming to create undeniable confidence and impeccable lasting impressions to attract their dream clients while opening the flood gates for endless opportunities.

The Inside-Out Style Method Step One - Gain Full Clarity of Who You Are Teasing apart your desires from the white noise of commercials and social media can be overwhelming. But by getting to the root of it all, with a curated (albeit quite emotional) set of questions and long conversation,

Step Two - Detox What No Longer Serves You

we can figure out who you are, at your core. With full clarity of who you are, your values, beliefs, characteristics, and what you desire for your life, we can unlock the opportunity to discover a style that truly reflects you.

Do you know what happens to your body on a week-long juice cleanse…?

Well,

that’s

what

you have to do to your closet.

Your closet is full of stuff that no longer serves you, or quite possibly never actually served you,

and

it’s

got

to

go.

We

need to declutter the clothes that

don’t

Woman

of

represent Your

Dreams

the and

make sure she has the proper space to shine.

Step Three - Assert Every Part of Yourself and Reimagine Your Self-Image

Make This Dream a Reality The process of discovering your unique style, one that fully

If stripping away the old you feels

represents the Woman of Your

difficult, becoming a new version of

Dreams, might seem

yourself can be terrifying. But as

overwhelming. But continuing to

you’ve likely heard before, with

shoulder the burden of not

knowledge comes power, and we’re

embracing your authentic self is

about to make you the master of

not serving you any purpose. With

your wardrobe. Through a detailed

the Inside-Out Style Method, you

1-on-1 workshop, we’ll learn how to

can create the space for the

expertly dress for your figure, color

Woman of Your Dreams to step

palette, the different seasons, and

into the world, free of any opinions

mesh that with the types of clothing

but her own, with a wardrobe that

you want to wear. Then, using my

is an extension of her soul.

brand expertise, I’ll to comb through online stores to find the perfect pieces that will arrive right to your door. Finally, we’ll try them on, check the fit and style, see how you feel, create outfits from them, and if anything needs to be tailored, I’ve got that covered too.

For more information and how to connect with me, visit www.theholisticcloset.com and schedule a chat with me. I’d love nothing more!

SPRING MAKEUP FIND OUT WHY MARILYN MONROE IS OUR THIS MONTH'S INSPIRATION

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SKINCARE " IMPERFECTION IS BEAUTY. MADNESS IS GENIUS AND IT'S BETTER TO BE ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAN ABSOLUTELY BORING " Marilyn Monroe

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With SPRING ALMOST HERE , its time to get that Fresh face look back & Marilyn Monroe was my inspiration When I think of Glamorous, yet

Marilyn Monroe.

subtle I think of

Her look of a classic black eyeliner, red lip with her barelythere makeup face and Beauty Spot, accentuated her Natural beauty that become an iconic look worldwide.

I believe every

I feel its

woman is beautiful

important to feel

and unique, and have

like you , when

always encouraged

you do apply

Women to enhance

makeup ,

their Natural Beauty

meaning You

when they apply

DONT have to

makeup to themselves

follow trends , but rather take inspiration from it and adapt that to you and your style

Less is more and Women are opting for the minimalistic approach when it comes to skin , which is right on trend for 2022

1. SKINCARE To get your foundation to sit correctly on the skin , for the foundation to last all day and not slide off the face . Its SKINCARE that you use that will determine that for you. The best investment you will ever make is in your SKIN ladies, with Sunscreen playing a major factor in your daily routine.

RED LIP .2 Although you will have your favourite colours in your makeup bag, A red lip is not only on trend for 2022 but its the timeless look , that adds a instant va va voom to any outfit you wear .

You decide how to wear a red lip that's subtle or strong.

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Why Feeling Like A Misfit Became My Superpower Written by Dhara Singh Have you ever felt like an outsider peering in and truly not belonging? Have you tried to assimilate yourself into a social group only to find that your efforts were futile?

What if you were never meant to fit in?

What if your ability to talk to individuals on a one-on-one level from various walks of life,

cultures

and

socio-economic

backgrounds was really your superpower?

I found myself in your shoes back when I was in elementary school. I was watching Disney Channel and wondered why I don’t have any of those cliques you see in pop culture. Heck, I’m in my late 20’s now and I still don’t have a particular social circle.

The

only

difference

is

now

I

know

the

reason why.

You see people like you and me weren’t meant to fit in because we hold a rare lens to life. We’re meant to step into the roles of

the

coaches,

healers

and

show others their hidden power.

guides

to

It’s due to this ability of not fitting in that we can now see people through an unbiased lens and connect the dots in other people’s life experiences. Our intuition and ability to see the gifts in others isn’t swayed by any outside influence. We see people from a bird’s eye perspective and show them the positive attributes they overlook about themselves.

Six years ago, I remember struggling with these feelings. After securing a dual degree in Finance and Supply Chain Management I found myself in a weird predicament feeling out of place in my 9 to 5 job. I knew I wanted to connect with people on a deeper, non-superficial level.

Eventually, after a year of commuting 1000 hours total on a train, I took a huge intuitive risk started a new path towards the field of journalism.

I still didn’t have a clique but I started to sense my calling.

The more I interviewed people, the more I realized I could use my innate storytelling skills and empathy to help others unpack the value in their existing life experiences. I almost felt like a detective and something inside of me pushed me to explore how my gifts could reach even a larger audience. I truly started owning the power of one-on-one connections.

In August 2021, I became a full-time business owner at Storybydhara.com and have since then have helped over 80 entrepreneurs discover the unique power in their story. By creating intensives, private coaching, and courses, I’m working as part of a larger mission to help people feel seen. This is why I’m proud to be speaking at the Women In Business’s 2022 Women Thrive Summit and empowering others to share their story.

Through coaching events such as the Women Thrive Summit among other online outlets I’ve also run into many online connections as well who I feel connected too on a soul level.

In short, even though I never found my “clique” I found my deeper purpose and deeper connections.

I hope you do too.

To connect with Dhara Singh visit https://www.instagram.com/itsdharasingh/

Self Love Ritual Written by Syn Ella Rao

Have you ever used a crystal(s) in your life ?

Did you know Crystals can be used for healing?

The history of crystals.

Crystals

have

been

around

the

world

for

thousands of years, there recorded use dates back over 5000 years.

Crystals

are

minerals.

They

natural are

solids

formed

in

made the

from Earth’s

surface and come in many different shapes, sizes, colours and formations.

While several crystals may be formed out of the same mineral or combination of minerals, each type will crystallize out differently.

How Crystals work healing.

Crystals work the human energy system which we know as Chakras and aura, and not through our physical body, however by their influence on our energy system, crystals can affect healing within the physical body.

They can be used to help you with something specific, or like some people like to have daily crystals to help them in their day, and some may use it as and when they feel drawn to giving themselves some healing.

Self Love Ritual Written by Syn Ella Rao

Benefits of crystals Crystals help improve your general state of wellbeing, that aid the healing

process

on

all

levels

physical,

emotional,

mental

and

spiritual.

Being the month of love I’ve chosen Rose Quartz, its pink in colour and

comes

in

all

sizes.

(Sometimes

also

tumbled).

The

stone

of

unconditional love and infinite peace. This crystal is related to your heart chakra, helping you understand the true essence of love and helps to bring in a deeper inner healing and self-love.

Rose quartz on an emotional level will help to release unexpressed emotions and heartache and allowing to let go of anything that no longer serves you. This crystal will open your heart to receiving love, will teach you how to love yourself and encourages self-forgiveness and acceptance.

You can also use this crystal for Self-love Blocking negatively Romance Relationships Anger, fear, stress, guilt, jealousy and resentment

Self Love Ritual Written by Syn Ella Rao

Another way to use this crystal is to place it in the bath with you , so why not try my

Rose Quartz Bath Ritual – A way to create a loving aura around

you and to open your heart.

Placing a Rose Quartz in the bath will help create a comforting energy around you and by doing so the water ingrains with those properties so that you can absorb them.

Here’s what you need:

Here's what to do: - Light your candle

-A piece of Rose Quartz -A pink candle or a incense stick -Few essential oil drops of Chamomile or Jasmine ( Or both ) -Petals from a red rose

- Fill your bathtub with water.

- Add the rose quartz, essential oils and the petals before you get in - Soak yourself in for around minimum of 20 minutes and really feel the loving energy around you.

- After your bath, take your rose quartz and place it by your bedside, to continue to feel the love all around you.

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What is LOVE? So it's the 'month of Love.' But what is Love? Doesn't Love come from a place of deep compassion?

Allowing someone to be exactly who they are, embracing their shadow side AND their glorious shining Light?

Loving them, protecting them, guiding them, rejoicing with them and sharing those deepest darkest moments.

Isn't Love feeling it all, a scared space to cry, be your most vulnerable inner self without shame or reprieve?

Danni Blechner - Author & Founder of Conscious Dreams Publishing

Doesn't Love celebrate and rejoice with you when you succeed?

Love is effortless

Love revels in your happiness.

Love leaves room for growth

Love revels in your Joy

Allowing you to grow, twist and

Love revels in your Growth

bend with the wind.

Freely.

Love is Sacred Love creates room for error.

It doesn't chastise, scream and shout, Find wrongdoing or place restrictive expectations on you making it hard to breathe

Love stands firm like a tree Immoveable No fear of it disappearing or running out No threats of 'taking it back' or withholding

Real Love is limitless

It's about the little things.

Immeasurable Boundless

A bulb that needs fixing, a plant that

It cannot be owned nor can it be

needs potting, putting a coaster

measured

underneath your cup so it doesn't

It doesn't have terms and

scratch your table, being patient with

conditions

you when you forget that you've left

Not real Love, anyway

the oven on and your dinner is

This does NOT mean accepting less

burning or when you give terrible

than you deserve

directions in the car.

How many of us have been there, but haven't we learnt something?

Love is patient

The one you Love is ALWAYS an

Love is kind

addition to your Life

Love is within us all

An enhancement, not dependency

Who will you Love today?

Love is appreciation

And can you do it unconditionally?

Gratitude for all that was, is and

For those of you who have given up

will be

on Love.

Love is real

Love is PRESENT

Love is real

You feel its presence

You are Loved

It's not about the presents

Love is YOU

MONEY

TALK

When it comes to your mindset around money when was the last time you stopped yourself from buying something because the thought that popped up in your head was “oh I don’t have enough money for that”. I think it is fair to say that most people have had this thought and not realised the impact it has on your Mindset, or I will go as far as saying your life.

Whilst I have been out shopping I have heard people say things like that “put that back we can’t afford that” or “Money doesn’t grow on trees”. Without realizing it

Every month at Women Thrive we cover the topic of Money Save - Spend - Invest

these types of responses can have

It’s taken a whole lot of repeated

a lasting effect on our belief

lessons in my life to finally

around money and what we

understand exactly what energy

deserve.

money requires, and that is Love. I

Let me start by asking you

was once told to treat money like a partner, to express gratitude

What are your limiting beliefs about money?

Do you believe Money is energy?

towards it, for all that it pays, for all that it brings, and for always showing up. Now that’s how I live my life. Money is just an exchange of energy and how you feel about it is how it will show up for you.

TALK

MONEY

Your Self-worth plays a big part in So, what is the key, the secret to your energy towards having money an abundance of money? and bringing money abundance

It’s LOVE, yep you read that right,

into your life. How much you value

Crazy but it’s True. When you give

yourself, how much you love

loving energy in your life for

yourself will determine your

everything you have right now in

mindset towards money. I know

this very moment that is what is

right! This surprised me too when I

required to bring in abundance. I

really started to dig deeper and

don’t mean to just express

began learning more about money gratitude, you have to really feel it, energy. Whilst we could really dig

truly deep within you, enough to

deep into this topic, I’m going to

open up your heart chakra. A deep

give you the essence of what love

level of gratitude Is what I’m

and money mean to me.

talking about.

To be completely in love with YOU, and all that you have in your life, to radiate love as it truly does make the world go round and allow you to see how abundant you are already.

WRITTEN BY SYN ELLA RAO - EDITOR AT THE WOMEN THRIVE MAGAZINE

www.synellarao.com

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