Sunday, December 22

Issue One 4

10 Chic Outfit Ideas That Exude Excellence
Fashion, Issue One 4

10 Chic Outfit Ideas That Exude Excellence

Whether it’s a classic power suit or an on-trend slip dress look that is anything but dull, we all need outfit ideas that inspire trust, credibility, and poise. Here, we tapped some of our favorite, influencers and celebrities to help you update your look.  Scroll through to check out our favorite looks for yourself! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grece Ghanem (@greceghanem) View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRISCA 〰️ Fashion & Lifestyle Content Creator (@priscastyleme) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Negin Mirsalehi (@negin_mirsalehi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Oseh (@theladyvhodka) View this post on Instagram ...
10 Books to Guide you in Courageous Decision Making
Business, Issue One 4, Thriving

10 Books to Guide you in Courageous Decision Making

Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke. "Thinking in Bets offers a compelling and eminently useful, new way to think about life's decisions. Annie Duke has written an important, and often hilarious, a book that will help you understand your own shortcomings--and make smarter choices as a result.  Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.  In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and also the faults and biases—of fast thinking, and reveals the perva...
New Year. New Focus – Dr. Catherine Jackson
Business, Issue One 4

New Year. New Focus – Dr. Catherine Jackson

The beginning of the year for many of us is a time of reflection, self assessment and setting resolutions. We want to eat better, especially after indulging during the holiday season, get in shape, read more, etc. but have you considered setting goals related to your mental health? I challenge you to make your mental health a top priority in 2023. This may sound like a daunting task but with small steps, you’ll eventually focus on yourself and your mental wellness with very little effort. To start, set intentions not resolutions. Resolutions are often created from an emotionalplace and if not met, may leave you feeling worse emotionally. Furthermore, resolutions are usually for smaller goals like working out more or cutting out carbs and sugar. Intentions, on the other, are related to b...
The Power of Silence – Stella Olivia Kikoyo
Issue One 4, Mind & Body

The Power of Silence – Stella Olivia Kikoyo

"Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom” - Francis Bacon How does a prolonged period of total silence whilst you’re awake feel like to you? Would you come out feeling bored or lonely or would it be completely unbearable? Life is noisy. We live in a world full of noise and chatter. The modern world is filled with our daily routines that are inundated with distractions and responsibilities. There seems to be something going on in every moment of life. There’s always some form of noise. What noise can you hear right now? Take a moment and listen. Is it TV or radio? Could it be children playing? Is it people having a chat in the background or an air conditioner humming? Or a dog backing? I can hear one right now.  However it isn’t just sounds that I am referring to as noise. ...
This is why Roberta Annan is a multifaceted businesswoman
Business, Issue One 4

This is why Roberta Annan is a multifaceted businesswoman

Businesswoman, investor, philanthropist… Roberta Annan has many strings to her bow. Passionate about fashion, she founded the African Fashion Foundation in 2011, as well as the “Impact Fund for creative industries” in 2021, two initiatives aimed at supporting the fashion industry in Africa. The Ghanaian is a United Nations Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador for the creative economy. Highly committed to the empowerment of women, but also to solving several social problems in Africa, Roberta Annan is one of the most influential businesswomen on the continent. With a degree in biochemistry from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and a master’s degree in biotechnology from Georgetown University in the United States, she began her career as an intern at the United Nations, det...
The Power Of Decisions Survey
Issue One 4, Opinion, Thriving

The Power Of Decisions Survey

We asked several people to share with us decisions that they have made that have had a big impact in their lives. Could you answer the same question for yourself? Could you please share the one decision that you have made that you believe has had a great impact on your life?Mastermind teamThe decision to shift my mindset. It all started there. Having the right mindset will make you see the world differently and positively.WoodieBecoming a child of God is worth more to me than all the silver and goldRachna R JInvesting in myselfAnna T BodinMarrying my husband.Applying to Harvard.Building my own business.All three were life-changing!Nicole Amy L.Morning to KoreaNatalie J WStopped drinking  5 years ago, it has had a phenomenal effect on my life Terri MI decided to teach. I decided that eve...