Working Mama September 2022

OUR VISION

To help working moms live a more fulfilling, successful, and balanced life.

OUR MISSION

To inspire working moms to feel empowered in their careers and motherhood.

To create more time in their days and build a sustainable life and business/career.

OUR WHY

…Because you’re not JUST a mom - You are also a woman with dreams and goals

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OFFICE OF THE CEO

~ You can be a good mom and a working mom.

You are allowed to be both.

CEO Elize Fisher EDITORIAL Staff Writers Aamira Jano Angela Martin Florian Ferris Lee-Yandra Paulsen Nadia Horn Nayan Rath Contributors Justine Engelbrecht Evangelique Adams ART & DESIGN Creative Manager Prince Sigudu Graphic Designers Elton Yasini Curt Gordon Aamirah Jano ADVERTISEMENTS Century21 Sandy deStadler Spin City Siima Inspiring Jatin

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Contents A Letter from the Editor- n-Chief

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Beauty: 10 Daily Hygiene Tips

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Heritage Day

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Relationships: Passive Aggression

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Special Feature: A Local Non-Profit Invests in Women

Cover Story: Kash Parker: FinancialFitness

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Entrepreneurship: Challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in South Africa

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Travel: My journey in starting my Start Up Travel Celebrate Spring with a Trip to Egypt

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Wellness: Your most important investment year-end fatigue

5-Minute Q&A with Abidah Dixon Mohamed

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Author’s Stories: Radhika Mohite Patil Sophia Philips and Roopak Nedumpilly

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Book Reviews: Row, Row, Row Your Boat Roadmap to Abandance in 21 days

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One last thing; Time Management

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EDITORS LETTER Welcome Spring!

While you savor those first warm days, enjoying the fresh spring breezes, you will find plenty to read in this issue.

This month’s cover story features Kash Parker, CEO, and Founder of Financial Fitness for Women (Pty) Ltd. Learn more about her business and how she balances motherhood and business.

Find out more about Abidah Dixon Mohamed in our 5 Minute Q & A September is the month of Literacy and Reading and we celebrated this with the Editor’s pick of books from past issues (see below). You can also check out the books and author stories of firsttime published authors from India.

Explore our travel section for some exciting adventures. There will be no disappointment for you as usual. Get ready for spring with a trip to Egypt with Selena Travel or enjoy wine and whales with Aventek Adventures A new season of life and joy is upon us as the buds on the trees form and the weather warms up.

Now is the perfect time to invest in your dreams—happy spring to you, our dear readers.

Love & Joy Elize Fisher CEO & Founder EDITOR’S PICK THESE BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

5 Days at Sea

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AQIQO

by ER Sonali Nassikar

Row Row Row Your Boat

by Sophia Philips & RoopakNedumpily

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Is your beauty one of your caps?

As women we know the cliché saying “as women we wear so many caps”, we wear the wife cap, the career cap, the supporter cap, the mother cap with so many more caps as individuals, but very few of us remember to wear the cap of selflove in the form of body and beauty.

With Women having a natural instinct of caring for all those they love; we forget the need to feel good about ourselves. Let’s be honest as a mother this instinct doubles no triples and we forget that our kids look up to us too. As working moms, we put food on the table financially and literally, we put clothing on their backs and think that is all they require. With that said I would like to introduce you to two myths. Firstly, the myth that girls end up like their mothers and myth two, boys choose partners like their mothers. Being very deliberate I want you to think, do I want my daughter to end up like me and do I want my son to end up with someone like me? Now that you have thought about all your characteristics, your morals, etc., I want you to think do I want to be a representation in terms of hygiene, dress code and how I represent myself physically? Tough one hay.

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Now that you’ve done some introspection, let’s jump into my first ever beauty article for working mamas, and like with any other work of art we require a clean canvas : ) This month we jump into the beauty of hygiene as we hear our mothers say “Bo blink onder stink”, if you are not familiar with this Afrikaans term it’s basically a term used when someone is always ready to shine but technically didn’t really take a bath.

Let’s jump into hygiene tips, let us not judge with so many caps it is easy to miss out on a few things:

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10 DAILY HYGIENE TIPS WE COULD FOLLOW Now that you’ve done some introspection, let’s jump into my first ever beauty article for working mamas, and like with any other work of art we require a clean canvas : ) This month we jump into the beauty of hygiene as we hear our mothers say “Bo blink onder stink”, if you are not familiar with this Afrikaans term it’s basically a term used when someone is always ready to shine but technically didn’t really take a bath. Let’s jump into to hygiene tips, let us not judge with so many caps it is easy to miss out a few things:

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Wash everyday weather a bath or a shower, don’t forget your feet something we don’t always think about. Don’t forget your navel!

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FACE Wash your face with products best suited to your skin type

SMELL Use a good deodorant (change it up, as your body changes change your deodorant)

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Use body lotion, not only where people can see (laughing loudly)

MOUTH

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Brush your teeth twice a day, morning and night

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BATHROOM Be sure to wash your hands after using the toilet with water and soap, it is safe to say that sanitizer has given the illusion of a good soap replacement

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NAILS Nail hygiene, even without a mani and pedi, be sure to trim and push down cuticles not forgetting to brush under your nails for dirt left behind

BODY HAIR Hair removal of underarm, pubic hairs, legs and unwanted facial hairs

EARS Cleaning your ears regularly not forgetting behind the ears

HAIR Brush your hair daily, with braids be aware when it goes from neat to untidy

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Heritage Day

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By Lee-Yandra Paulsen South Africans celebrate Heritage Day on September 24. This day highlights and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation.

South Africans commemorate the day by honouring the diverse cultures that make up the country’s population.

All communities are built on their living heritage, which serves as a vital source of identity and continuity. Cultural tradition, oral history, performance, ritual, skills, indigenous knowledge system, and a holistic view of nature, society, and interpersonal interactions are all examples of aspects of living legacy.

of our national days, we did so because we knew that our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our new nation.”

History of Heritage Day

Although there was a media effort to get the event designated as National Braai Day in 2005 to honour the custom of having barbecues in the backyard, Heritage Day is still the name given to the occasion.

Shaka Day, a day set aside to honour the Zulu King of Shaka, was previously known as the 24th of September in South Africa. He was credited with creating the Zulu nation by bringing the Zulu tribe together. South Africans would visit his grave annually to pay tribute to him. A request to reaffirm the day as a legal holiday was turned down in 1995. The majority Zulu party Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) objected, but it was ultimately decided that the day was necessary and would be named “Heritage Day.” In a 1996 speech promoting Heritage Day, the late and former President Nelson Mandela said, “When our first democratically elected government decided to make Heritage Day one

The day is typically celebrated by South Africans with a cookout known as a braai. Some call it Shisa Nyama or Ukosa, while others call it a braai, but no matter the occasion, nothing can outdo gathering around a fire to cook a meal. Numerous celebrations are organized all around the nation, and some people dress in traditional clothing.

References • African Travel Canvas. 2021. What is Heritage Day and Why Do We Celebrate It. Available at: https://africantravelcanvas.com (Accessed 19 September 2022) • National Today. 2022. Heritage DaySeptember 24, 2022. Available at: https:// nationaltoday.com (Accessed 19 September 2022) • South African Government. 2021.

Heritage Day. Available at : www.gov.za (Accessed 19 September 2022)

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SIIMA ADVERTISING: CONNECTING YOU TO UGANDAN STORIES

Siima Advertising is a Ugandan-based female-led agency winning the hearts of many, one campaign at a time. The agency focused on telling the Ugandan story is keen on connecting communities to brands by leveraging key audience insights.

Siima is a botanical word in Uganda that means to satisfy, translated into gratitude or being thankful. As such the agency is building communities of satisfied customers for brands.

Siima Advertising was applauded for the different projects well executed including the MSME Week organized by the Federation of Small Medium Enterprises, PPDA Business Expo, Your Health Partner by Life Link Hospital, and the Love Your Eyes campaign by Georgina Eye Clinic among others.

The agency has served clients in the categories of, beverages, food, gas, banking, tourism, health, beauty and cosmetics, and personal care.

Other campaigns executed by the agency include; #CokeCelebratesUG, ThankYouMothersUG, #DearWomenUG, #DrinkItAndWinIt, KidomolaChallenge, and #COPAUG2019 for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, #Hydrate #30ActsofKindness, #LoveYourNeighbour for Rwenzori Bottling Company, #BlanketsAtHome, #TuskerMusicLounge, #BellJamzZikiza for Uganda Breweries Limited, #MwebaleNnyo for GOtv Uganda, #EngenderGirlsUG for Engender Youth Mentorship Programme and #KeepAGirlInSchool for Uganda Redcross: Keep A Girl In School Rhoda Musiima, the Managing Director said, “The advertising and communications industry is evolving because of technology, innovation, and new client needs. However, the most impact is drawn from leveraging the power of storytelling and community insights to connect with customers.”

As a business operating in a fast passed industry, agility is key as it allows Siima to embrace new ways of service delivery to existing and potential clients as the agency continues to avail customers of limitless brand experiences through an affordable, quality-driven model.

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Passive Aggression:-a silent curse to relationships

By Ms. Nayan Rath.

Looking at your tight-fitted top, your fiancée asked, ‘are you okay?’

Your spouse said sarcastically, “How did you like my cooking with - ‘I’ve tasted worse!”

They became defensive subsequently and avoided the responsibility by saying, ‘Don’t be silly! I was only kidding.’

But they were not; you know they were not.

Passive aggression is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings and hostility through sarcasm and resentment. There’s a disconnect between what such people say and do. It is a behavioral illusion and can affect any relationships, reduce healthy social interaction, and hamper performance in the workplace.

If you’re struggling with passive-aggressive behavior - or you think your loved one is — try to find out why it happens and how to deal with them.

Signs of Passive Aggression.

When someone has a habit of: Communicating indirectly, giving the silent treatment, and stubborn look to unnerve others.

Using subtle ways to push people’s emotional buttons and playing the role of the martyr in saying, “No, it’s okay, you go and enjoy yourself. I will stay here!”

Displaying displaced anger- they may kick the dog because the boss upset them.

So, why are people passive-aggressive?

Psychologist Holly Richmond, in her book Reclaiming Pleasure, explains that such behavior can stem from childhood teachings to please others and avoid conflict. Thus, they use nicely presented words while being subversive in order to get what they want.

How to deal with passive aggression?

If you face such behavior in your close circle, you need to do the following:

1. Help them recognize their feelings.

First, bring attention to whatever they said in the wrong way. You may ask, ‘Can you repeat what you just said? Did I hear you correctly?

It will challenge them nicely to re-notice their words and actions. But make sure to be within your boundary. The point isn’t to make them feel guilty but to give them a chance to understand their feelings.

2. Unhook their past When they grew up in an atmosphere where direct communication of emotions and being assertive is frowned upon, they found it difficult to voice opinions directly. They become conditioned to feel they must always be agreeable to be accepted.

3. Encourage them to be more open Open and mutual discussion about their feelings helps them to reassess their needs.

You can say, ‘It’s confusing dear when you tell me you are fine, but your face looks angry. It makes me uncomfortable when I don’t know how you’re feeling or what you need.’

The bottom line is – It’s frustrating to be on the receiving end of passive aggression. End of the day, healthy relationships (romantic or not) are all about open and honest communication. When passive aggression occurs- don’t be ashamed to call upon professional help. And if it persists with no sign of improvement, they’re probably not someone you can handle in your life.

I can be reached at nayanrath@gmail.com for personal counseling.

Facebook id Nayan Rath .

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Local Non-Profit Invests in Women, this Women’s Month.

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by Justine Engelbrecht Women’s Month is marked in August every year, as the month to pay tribute to the 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on the 9th of August 1956 in protest of the extension of Pass Laws to women.

This is important as Women’s month allows us to ascertain how far we have come in transforming society in South Africa. “When we address gender oppression, patriarchy, sexism, we need to ask ourselves what we are doing to create a conducive environment that enables women to take control of their lives.”

At Tweak Fashion it’s all about women empowerment. The theme for Women’s Day Internationally is ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’ this could not be more important in South Africa today, says Justine Engelbrecht, Executive Director of Tweak Fashion NPC. Tweak Fashion encourages women through their program to learn and work together for a common goal, acquiring new skills and taking action to become part of something more than themselves.

Most of the ladies that are part of the Tweak Fashion program have dreams way beyond their current reality, and sewing, creating, and manufacturing is not necessarily their desired result, but the skill of being able to create provides the opportunity to earn and learn and create, and this takes them closer to being a productive part of their communities.

An important aspect of what they do at Tweak Fashion is communication, they are open and transparent with each other, they celebrate each other’s wins, and take the losses together.

“It doesn’t mean it is easy, but when we stand together, we are stronger, more formidable, and we are collectively working towards a sustainable future,” says Dee Harrison, Assistant Director in charge of production at Tweak Fashion.

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September Issue labels. Tweak has over 30 products in its repurposed range of decor items, corporate gifts, and children’s clothing.

As a part of their entrepreneur program, they are launching a range of New Leisure Wear under the Tweak Fashion label towards the end of September. This is Tweak’s first clothing range for teens and adults.

Tweak Fashion is also the sole creator and manufacturer of ‘Mumpy’, a toy designed for underprivileged, disabled, terminally ill, and children that need comfort. When they get sponsors, their ladies make a unique Mumpy for a child, and every time they give a child a Mumpy, they are reminded of how we are all part of something so much bigger than ourselves.

Tweak Fashion is a non-profit company, a registered Public Benefit Organisation in Modderfontein, Johannesburg. They opened their doors on the 2nd of June 2021. They are a team of five Directors, and they have seven beneficiaries that are part of their Five Phase Entrepreneur program.

Justine Engelbrecht says that daily she is humbled by how her vision has been inspired by all the women at Tweak. This is just the beginning of their One Million Mumpy Project, which aspires to bless all the children in South Africa that need comforting with a Mumpy. They also have a pencil case drive to reach children for the 2023 Grade R and Grade 1 year with a pencil case filled with stationery.

Tweak Fashion relies solely on donations, sponsors of Mumpy, and the sale of their products and they have a wish list to help sustain their rent, feeding off the ladies that are part of their program, equipment, haberdashery and so much more.

You can visit the ladies at Tweak Fashion and see them hard at work from Monday to Thursday from 8.30 to 3 pm. Should you wish to pop by and visit them you are welcome to WhatsApp the Tweak Fashion Mobile at 062 763 1872 to make an appointment. Take a bag of second-hand clothing or fabric you are not using with you; you will be amazed at what the ladies are creating with it.

For more information contact: Justine Engelbrecht - Executive Director - justine.tweakfashion@gmail.com www.tweakfashion.co.za Office Address: E6, Pinelands Business Park, Maxwell Drive, Pinelands, Modderfontein,1609.

Monday to Thursday – 9 am to 3 pm. Drop-offs are welcome.

Issued by Creative U Email: justine.creativeu@gmail.com

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Kash Parker FinancialFitnessForWomen

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Women are doing it all!

It is becoming more common for women to launch exciting new businesses - and to juggle the demands of being entrepreneurs and their equally demanding roles as mothers. The fact that women, and especially moms like Kash Parker, are hardwired to multitask is no surprise.

by Elize Fisher

Meet Kash Parker…

Kash Parker is the Founder and CEO of Financial Fitness for Women (Pty) Ltd an online financial empowerment membership and platform for women, the first of its kind in South Africa. The vision is to educate women about personal finance, how to form healthy relationships with money and build generational wealth. The membership provides resources for both entrepreneurs and career women.

The element of community and accountability is what makes this membership particularly impactful – as the subject of money is still somewhat taboo and can make one feel isolated. With 14 years of experience within the private banking industry and personally having been through exceptionally tough financial times, Kash has a story behind the brand, which women find very relatable. Kash is a firm advocate of diversity and inclusion, especially for women of color in South Africa. She is a firm believer in the power of positive thinking and attracting abundance and continuously serves her audience with impactful and powerful money management strategies to empower women to build generational wealth and break generational financial curses.

Questions we asked a Mom Entrepreneur (Mompreneur) What do you do, and why did you choose it?

I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart.

Starting up businesses and side hustles while holding down a 9-5 job. I battled to find my true calling for many years. I have a financial services background and experienced financial difficulties due to a divorce and bad money habits. I wanted to tell my story of how I started over and rebuilt my life. My passion is teaching women how to not make the same mistakes I did, to value themselves, start a business and side hustle to build financial freedom, and break generational curses. I love seeing other women win!

What is your biggest strength when it comes to running your business?

I am an empath and can connect with people on an authentic level.

What is your biggest growth point when it comes to running your business?

Saying no to having a steady income in the form of a 9-5 job, and going all in with my business! I am trusting the process.

As a business owner and mom, what are the challenges you face?

Dividing my time so that all areas of my life are nourished and cared for. Work-life balance is key.

How do you balance motherhood and business?

I try to include my daughter in my business as far as possible. She sits in on Zoom meetings and attends events when it’s okay to do so.

I want her to know that Financial Fitness for Women is a part of who I am as a woman. I am more than just a mother.

What message would you like the world to hear?

It’s okay to rewrite your money story. We are all worthy and capable of abundance.

You can find us on: www.instagram.com/financialfitnessforwomen www.financialfitnessclub.co

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Have you ever told yourself, “I will be happy when...”?

I have! All my life.

As a high-achiever, my greatest pleasure came from my career and accomplishments, so all I did was work and study.

I loved all the adrenaline hits I got from my constant busyness. I was addicted to the validation that came from my achievements.

They made me feel good and proud of myself.

I had a fierce drive to prove what I could do, even in an industry dominated by men, and I succeeded.

What did this cost me?

That’s when I decided to invest in myself and figure it out. Through coaching, I redefined what success meant for me. I pushed through the internal blocks holding me back – perfectionism, fear, anxiety, shame, and guilt.

I left my corporate job to start my own business (something I’d never imagined I could do!). I met and married my life and business partner. I moved to sunny Cape Town, where I can enjoy an outdoor lifestyle.

All of this happened in less than a year!

Hi, I’m Sandy, the creator of Elevate the Leader in You programme. I help female leaders and entrepreneurs build sustainable success in all areas of their lives with confidence, Because we can have it all!

How? Let’s chat and find out if I can help you too.

Reach out to me via: sandy@awenesscommunication.com

My health. When life got busy, self-care was the first thing I dropped. Unlike my successful career, my personal life didn’t bring me any recognition or awards.

My relationships. We cannot be more connected to other people than we’re to ourselves, and I felt disconnected from myself. I always felt my emotions got in the way of being focused and achieving my goals. I was terrified of emotional intimacy and vulnerability.

My happiness: “Once I reach the success I want in my career, I will take care of everything else and be happy.” My happiness was always in the future and based on achieving “success” in my career first.

So, one day work got “boring” again, and I started questioning myself - “Do I want to carry on living in this rat race?”

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Sandy de Stadler Strategic Leadership & Mindset Coach +27786000371 www.awenesscommunication.com

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Challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in South Africa.

By Florian Ferris The corporate space in South Africa is mainly dominated by men means women have fewer advantages. The biggest challenge for women entrepreneurs is to get their voices heard and their capabilities taken seriously. If you look at the start-up ecosystem today, the member of funded start-ups with women founders is still lower than that of men.

These are the main challenges we face as female entrepreneurs:

1. Lack of access to finance It is a significant barrier to entry for women with less access to capital and fewer assets than men.

It can be difficult for women to get a loan to start a business. Most women don’t have collateral to stand as surety in the finance application. It means that even when female entrepreneurs come up with great business plans, excellent credit records, and even impressive cash flow, they are still hindered by a process that favors their male counterparts.

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Gender discrimination

There is a strong belief and expectation that the woman will be the parent who raises the children while the man works. Women, in general, are more afraid of failure than men, and we tend to overthink every situation and think of the worst that could happen. In most cases, women lack confidence. Confidence and mindset are imperative in business. The more self-belief and resilience you have, the more confidence you will feel to stand up to societal biases and move beyond them.

3. Lack of training and education Many women in South Africa are uneducated and unskilled. Because of this operating a business is a challenge that is unlikely to be overcome anytime soon.

Women should source for empowerment programs that offer training in various areas, helping women to educate and empower themselves.

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4. Networking It is more difficult for a woman to build her network in male-dominated communities.

However, there is a rise in networks in South Africa for women to find role models and support through connections and organizations. Find the ones that best fit your goals and start networking.

5. Lack of role models and mentorship For female entrepreneurs to be successful in any society, they must have access to quality mentorship. Women entrepreneurs usually lack the level of moral support that they need to prevent their businesses from failing under the weight of challenges.

Here is a bit of encouragement from successful female entrepreneurs.

-Open the door yourself, meaning you don’t wait for an invitation to participate -Have a clear business plan -Invest in other women when you’re able to do so -Keep your eyes firmly on your finance - and lastly, DREAM BIG.

Female entrepreneurs can make it.

All we need to do is focus on our dreams, have perseverance, focus on the positive, and learn from our failures instead of giving up.

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My journey in starting my Start Up Travel Company I am Yusra Rasul, the Co-Founder of Adventek Adventures. I am a wife and a mom to three Crazy Girls- eight years, six years, and two years old (you’ll meet them soon), but for now - All I do is for them - my strength comes from them, and they give me hope to find the motivation to bring on new ideas.

I have been in the Tourism industry for 13 years now. I graduated with a National Diploma in Travel and Tourism via Travel Learning Centre.

I have been in the Airline, Event, and Tour Operating industries.

Tourism has always been my passion, and HOW I LOVE TO TRAVEL!!!

Throughout my career, I have seen some stunning places, but while we play hard, we work hard, so during this time- I have worked on owning an agency of my own.

In 2021, I found the courage and started one in the heat of the pandemic when Tourism was nowhere to be seen and far from recovery, but I had hope and faith that one day it’ll be back. I wasn’t wrong! I had some downtime to network and to build a solid foundation for my company.

Here I am, just over a year later, standing STRONG with all the hope and faith that this brand will be successful.

At ADVENTEK ADVENTURES, we want our people to tell a story through the memories they make while on an adventure, here’s why you should book with us: Whether you’re well-travelled or you’ve not crossed foreign borders or crossed over your borderline, we aim to lead you to those moments of meaningful discovery.

Researching and finding the “Hidden Gems” our clients have never experienced before and allowing them a first-time experience that will ensure they return for better adventures Thank you to all our followers. You are appreciated.

Take Care and Be Safe!

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Email: adventures@adventek.co.za WhatsApp: +27 72 527 1219 website: www.adventures.adventek.co.za Instagram: @adventekadventures

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Celebrate Spring with a Trip to Egypt!

Spring is almost here, and Mom’s and school holidays are just about here. Why not plan a spring getaway to Egypt? The time is now.

Egypt is a year-round destination. A country where East meets West. Visas are free for South African passport holders and obtainable on arrival in Egypt. An easy-to-reach country, with direct overnight flights from Or Tambo. Spend at least three nights in Cairo, enjoy a full-day tour, visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and enjoy a camel ride. Shop till your legs can’t anymore, Egyptian cotton clothes and sheets, suits that tailors can sew in a day, bags, clothes dates, etc. At night, enjoy a sound and light show near the Pyramids. Remember, our ZAR stretches far.

View Cleopatra’s birthplace in Alexandria on a day or 2-night visit. Let me take you back to The Jewel of the Nile, a movie by Katherine Turner and Michael Douglas. Cruise the Nile on a 3, 5, or 7-night from Luxor to Aswan or Luxor back to Luxor. Moms, you and your children will enjoy all the meals onboard and a hot air balloon (depending on itinerary) to book. Enjoy a Nile view room and take a dip in the pool onboard the floating vessel in the afternoon after enjoying an excursion to Abu Simbel for the day. Have a refreshing cold juice onboard.

There are many tourist sites on a Nile cruise; Karnak Temple, Souq of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Kom Ombo, etc.

End your Egyptian Odyssey with a five-night stay or more in Sharm El Sheikh. The kids will enjoy snorkeling straight from the beach while you relax on your beach lounger. Participate in a half a day All Terrain Vehicle Safari tour. Visit the famous Blue Hotel and snorkel in the National Park, plus lunch is served on this tour. For the rest of your stay at the resort, play tennis with the kids, volleyball, and badminton. There are kids’ clubs at selected resorts in Sharm El Sheikh. Mamma, do not forget about a 2-hour relaxing massage. Now is your time to do it. What about Dad? Well, Mom and Dad can dive or laze around the pool. There is no rush- you have time. Mamas hire a babysitter for younger kids and explore Sharm El Sheikh at night, where the shopping continues and Nightlife.

We recommend a minimum of 12 to 15 nights in Egypt, a combination of the city of Cairo, cruising The Nile, and then relaxing in the Red Sea. The Red Sea has some of the best diving and snorkeling spots.

There are many other areas in Egypt to traverse. We will keep that for next time.

Plan your vacation in advance and save. Travel to Egypt! nights Nadia Horn Travel Content writer / Travel Advisor website: www.selenatravel.co.za

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September Issue

Wellness - Your most important

investment against year-end fatigue!

By Angela Martin There are just a few months until the end of the year, and I want to ask you one thing.

What have you done this year to invest in your WELLNESS? I have been on a journey over the past year that has taught me one thing. Invest in yourself your wellness, self-care, introspection, fueling your mind, body, and spirit to become the best version of yourself.

I recently joined another MLM, leaders in glyconutritional technology, and I can see how this technology will be in demand in time to come. We are simply not getting better; we are always sick, always taking medications to manage our symptoms when we should be investing in fixing the cause.

For those who have followed my journey, you will know that I started using essential oils and building my business around the usage of essential oils to assist in managing health and wellness and your emotional well-being. The new acquisition is one I am excited about, and here is why.

What have I done this year to invest in my wellness?

I hope you will see the value- in doing something different before the year-end hits.

It is never too late to start- start small.

I invested in using essential oils as a less toxic alternative to treating everyday ailments (like sinus, exhaustion, mental fatigue, hygiene, and pain).

I committed to exercising a few times a week (walking; stretching - movement is exercise).

I have invested in fueling my body with the nutrients it needs to stay alert and heal from the inside.

I have invested in only focusing on what I CAN control (emotional well-being), and I will share this with you all.

When you purchase a vehicle, you insure it; and service it at intervals. When it requires fuel, you make sure to fuel up, and when that engine light comes on, you take your vehicle in for an assessment and have it repaired. You can drive the vehicle for many years with minimal issues when you maintain it well.

Your body is your vehicle - you travel everywhere with it; it is in daily use, yet we skimp on the ‘maintenance’ we need. When our check-engine lights come on, we keep going in the hopes that the light will go away, and then we break down, and our cost to repair is phenomenal and sometimes catastrophic.

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5-Minute Q & A With

Abidah Dixon Mohamed is 60% Afrikaans, 40% English and a Muslim woman. She is a radio producer, presenter, sound engineer, and voice-over artist for 25 years. She’s doing radio dramas for 6 years, stage productions for 9 years, and TV producer and presenter for 14 years and 2 years with her own TV shows on 3 different TV channels plus her YouTube channel, and she’s been an actress for 11 years.

Your business and what it’s all about?

PROE MET ABIDAH - I do a community base TV cooking show in people’s kitchens.

What four words would you use to describe yourself?

Loving, standing up for myself and caring for others and I never want to forget where I am from… #ElsiesRivier You have been in the entertainment industry for many years. What has been the most rewarding part of your journey thus far?

The fact that I can wear my ‘doekie’ and lang ‘rokkie’ wherever I go and through my journey.

How did you persevere through the tough times in your industry?

Luckily, I’m working at a radio station as well so I’m the sound engineer and I was never out of work thank you, God. Have you ever been harassed or discriminated against as a woman in the world of entertainment?

Yes, at this moment it’s hard to find work because I’m not vaccinated but God knows best.

Any advice to women out there, especially women of colour who wants to enter your industry?

Just be yourself and don’t try to be anybody else. Stand up for your rights but don’t be rude.

Always be a team player and give people the benefit of the doubt.

How can people connect with you?

Facebook page Abidah Dixon Mohamed, Instagram proe_met_abidah Twitter @Abidah18 Article - 26

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AUTHOR’S STORIES ROADMAP TO ABUNDANCE IN 21 DAYS Radhika Mohite Patil She holds a Master’s degree in Commerce and is a law graduate from Mumbai University. She has her consultancy firm and looks forward to starting up her marketing partnership firm and an organization focusing on women empowerment.

What is the book about?

The e-book gives an insight into some easy-tofollow techniques to attract abundance in life in a short period.

What inspired you to write this book?

I enrolled in a 3-day Masterclass by Mr. Jatin Gupta. In the workshop, in which I received a gift voucher of Rs. 100 for Best Book Cover and Book Title. The curriculum of the workshop and the prize I received inspired me to write the book in a short period.

What words of wisdom would you like to give to aspiring authors?

Believe in yourself. Start writing, and you will see ideas coming up automatically. If you undertake mentorship, you will gain hands-on and ongoing support in your journey.

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What can people learn by reading your book?

People will get to know easy and effective steps to attract abundance in their life.

How has writing this book changed your life?

I feel empowered, confident, and excited to explore more from my author journey. It is the first step taken to create a brand for myself.

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat 50 Simple Little Things To Navigate The Modern Indian Marriage Sophia Philips and Roopak Nedumpilly Marriage mentors and couples’ therapists Sophia Philips and Roopak Nedumpilly are the co-founders of The Little Things – Simplifying Marriage, India’s first marriage mentoring organization and an award-winning startup from Bangalore. Both are trained professionals in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Prepare-Enrich, among the most researched and evidence-based couples therapy methods. Sophia and Roopak are also Certified Practitioners of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Gestalt Therapy, as well as certified Relationship Wellness Workshop Facilitators. In their work with Indian couples, they blend in other psycho-educational approaches such as CBT, EFT, and Imago. Sophia and Roopak are life partners too.

You can connect with Sophia on: Facebook and LinkedIn: @Sophia Philips Instagram: @sophia.philips You can connect with Roopak on: Facebook and LinkedIn: @Roopak Nedumpilly Instagram: @nedumroo What is the book about?

The modern Indian couple stands on an interesting cusp of two worlds. Even as their roots lie in our longstanding culture’s ancient wisdom and traditions, they are simultaneously embracing the future of modern living. In the book Row, Row Your Boat, Couple Therapists, and Marriage Mentors Sophia Philips and Roopak Nedumpilly speak of their journey as a couple navigating these dual worlds and share the insights they have gathered along the route.

Early in their marriage, they realized their relationship was like a boat- sailing through turbulent waters and sometimes through gentle, calm waves. In each of these varied moments, it was by paying attention to the little things and the details that they rediscovered each other and grew together to navigate the oceans.

Through their lively and refreshingly honest anecdotes of marital fiascos and repair attempts, they take the modern Indian on a selfreflective journey. It makes the reader examine their marriage and helps them row better – together.

What can people learn by reading your book?

This book stands on the shoulders of researchers who have done extensive work in the field of relationship wellness and emotional well-being. The thoughts tucked away into the pages of Row, Row, Row Your Boat are those that helped us at different stages of our relationship. We realize that each of these chapters is worthy of a whole book themselves.

Our attempt here, is for these pages to inspire and nudge the reader to research further. And while the reader flips through these pages, they will realize that eventually, everything connects.

How has writing this book changed your life?

The process of writing this book has helped us consolidate our thoughts and research work over the past five years. In India, the book has established us as thought leaders in the field of Marriage Wellness. We were invited for a television interview by Startup Karnataka and Doordarshan to talk about our work and our mission of helping Indian couples across the globe save, heal, and nurture their marriage.

What words of wisdom would you like to give to aspiring authors?

The process of writing a book is a fantastic learning journey in your field of expertise and that of yourself. It is an inward and an outward journey simultaneously. Do not deny yourself this extraordinary experience. Just go for it!

What inspired you to write this book?

The seed of writing this book, was planted when two of our mentors, Prof. Sunil Handa (IIM- A) and Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula (IIM-B), insisted This book is available on amazon or click that we compile our journey and the insights we the link below: have gathered along the way – our ‘woe to wow’ story. We are grateful to them for nudging us to https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B913GZ3V go beyond our comfort zone.

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BOOK REVIEWS Row, Row, Row Your BoatBy Sophia Philips and Roopak Nedumpilly

The book begins with the authors discussing their marriage and how they worked through their dissatisfaction by seeking therapy.

The book mainly focuses on how to communicate with your partner.

Each chapter begins with an example conversation on how people speak to their partners and end with how we should converse with our partners.

I found the book enjoyable and easy to understand. With each chapter, I learned a bit more about how to converse with people and make the other person feel heard and respected.

I highly recommend this book to people wanting to learn more on the best ways to communicate with their partners.

-Reviewed by Lee-Yandra Paulsen

Roadmap to Abundance in 21 daysBy Radhika Mohite Patil

A guide to living a complete and fulling life. This book begins by explaining how our perception of every situation can be changed by positive thinking. A key focus of the book is to guide the reader to abundance, as the title indicates.

I found this book very intriguing and easy to read. The book took me on a journey on how to change my life.

This book is recommended for people who like self-help books and enjoy learning new perspectives on living a better life.

-Reviewed by Lee-Yandra Paulsen

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One Last Thing...

TIME MANAGEMENT

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By Elize Fisher

General Time Management • • • • • •

Make a plan for each day Know your priorities Don’t sweat the small stuff Carry a notebook with you for home and work to-do lists Be flexible Reflect today on tasks for tomorrow

Managing Time with Your Children • • • • • •

Establish a time for your children each day Learn to distinguish between attention seeking and needing help Be honest with your kids about time Set limits Bring stability to your schedule by insisting everyone be present for dinner (If married) take turns with your spouse for morning tasks and bedtime routines for the kids

Managing Time for Your Partner • • • • •

Get away regularly to relax and have fun together without the kids Share responsibilities Each day at work, e-mail, phone, or text your partner Creatively fit in time together at home to complete home and yard projects After putting young kids to bed spend time together

Making Time to Take Part in Your Kids’ Extracurricular Activities • •

Always have a Plan B If necessary, alternate extracurricular activity attendance with your spouse. You’ll save time and stay connected.

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Women’s Empowe rment Why is empowering girls and women so important?

When women are living safe, fulfilled and productive lives, they can reach their full potential @workingmama_za All rights reserved. No part of this book may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means: electronic or mechanical without the prior consent of the publisher. While every effort has been taken to provide information that is accurate as possible, the publishers and respective contributors and researchers do not accept any responsibility for injury, loss or damage occasioned to any person as a result of material in this book, No guarantee of product or service sales

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