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Inspire Virtual Mag Sep/Oct Issue#6
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Issue 6 I Sep - Oct 2013 I The FREE Ticket To Your Happy Place
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the lush surrounds, dips in the pool and elegant picnics in our gardens, to high
tea on the patio and a superb dining experience in the care of our executive
chef, guests are sure to leave feeling pampered, refreshed and eager to
return. Budmarsh epitomises understated elegance and old world charm.
Allow yourself the time to wander through our rose garden, enjoy a quiet
afternoon y-shing and keep on the lookout for the varied birdlife in the area.
Budmarsh is the perfect retreat for couples in need of a break or looking to
celebrate a special moment, as well as the ideal base for those eager to
explore the Magaliesberg and the Cradle of Humankind. Put your conference
or special occasion in our capable hands, and allow us to tailor an event to suit
your needs - our top-notch facilities, stylish lodgings and friendly staff will not
disappoint. Budmarsh is renowned for its superb cuisine. Expect to tuck into
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avoursome dishes and a ne selection of wines from our cellar. Our unique
gourmet menus are sure to delight. Our Executive Chef, Chris Tustian, hails
from the United Kingdom, and has trained under Michelin Star Chefs. Tustian
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Burbette Scott Smith
Content Contributor / Blogger
http://burbettestories.blogspot.com
I sometimes feel like an accidental Tourist on
this Journey that has chosen me and the
Path I choose to carve out while I traverse
this beautiful Earth. Each day is a gift from
the One and each day I am grateful to
receive and share it.I have hills and valiums,
but I insist that my hills have panoramic
vistas and that my valleys produce exquisite
wines
Jayne Lea
Founder, Editor & Graphic Designer for Inspire Virtual Mag
www.jaynielea.co.za
www.facebook.com/jaynielea
"Live A Life Full Of Passion, Success and Meaning.
Shift Your Mindset From a Limiting one to one of Mastery.
Hailing from Cape Town, single mom and established business woman, Jayne began her journey into the world of graphic
design at the start of the new millennium. Driven by her passion for the creative process; fueled by her distinctive ability to
interpret her client's vision and cemented by her precision for balance of composition, this multifaceted dynamo has built her
brand JaynieLea into the success it is today. Jayne also heads a fantastic Cape Town online networking initiative on facebook
called Mother City Networx which offers a platform for people to actively promote their businesses / services / products and
events to all the online followers at no cost to them. www.facebook.com/mcnetworx
contributors
Fiona Cameron-Brown
Inspire Copy Editor
www.onacameronconsulting.co.za.
Fiona Cameron-Brown runs an education
and training management consultancy from
a virtual ofce in the Winelands.
Fiona Cameron Consulting offers a range of
services e.g. writing, conceptualisation,
policy analysis, and quality compliance. She
lives in McGregor, with her husband, Tom
and two cats.
Bronwen Watson
Inspire Content Contributor
Bronwen is an online copywriter and social
media manager for a Johannesburg based
digital agency.
Specialising in online and social media,
administrating, writing and editing content
for blogs, mobile and social media
community management.
Carol Gerber
Results Driven Coaching
www.carolgerber.co
www.facebook.com/CarolGerberRDC
My interest has always been in how people both
think and behave, which is probably why when I
went to University of Stellenbosch, I studied
Psychology. The transition into Coaching has
however been a journey. A 13 year career in
Human Resources provided the platform where I
lived out my passion for helping people develop
their careers. Since May 2010, I have been
applying that knowledge and passion as The
Possibilities Coach, helping people to reach their
full potential.
Mientjie Kleinhans
Corporate Choices
Social Media Marketing and Training
www.corporatechoices.co.za
http://www.facebook.com/Corporate.Choices
Mientjie Steyn owns Corporate Choices and
has been in the media and marketing
industry for 22 years. Her background as
journalist, editor, photographer and
publisher, mixed with a good dose of public
relations and marketing, ensures that she
has a very good understanding of what
social media entails.
Megan Bosman
Nutritional Therapist (Dip Clin Nutrition).
www.SimplyNutrition.co.za
Twitter: @meg_bosman
www.facebook.com/SimplyNutritionSA
Megan Bosman is a Nutritional Therapist
(Dip Clin Nutrition). Her health history fuels
her passion for helping others live a healthy
lifestyle and regain their health.
Megan treats all areas of health and
encourages people to care for their bodies
as a whole - both inside AND outside.
MetaVarsity
Inspire Content Contributor
http://www.metavarsity.com/
MetaVarsity is a college of metaphysics that
uses the philosophy of metaphysics to
provide unique learning and growth in self-
development for each one of our learners.
MetaVarsity provides the world's only
global outcomes-based and assessed
approach to metaphysics - helping you to
make the intangible, real and tangible to
you.
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Liz Hoare
Inspire Content Contributor
www.lizziesart.blogspot.com
Living in Cape Town South Africa, Liz is a
full time and established artist and art
teacher - teaching to both beginners and
advanced students. Liz has a great passion
for gardening and with her prior career
managing The Cape Association of
Nurserymen she has combined that
experience with her passion to start the
journey of the colourful palette in our
green section.
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Carla B
CEO|Founder - EOTM Media Group
www.eotmawards.com
Carla Barnes aka Carla B. is the Founder and
Executive Director of the EOTM Awards. She is
also the CEO of EOTM Media Group which
encompasses EOTM Radio & Media, EOTM TV
and EOTM Public Relations. Ms. B. founded
EOTM Media Group in February 2006 after
deciding she was tired of being stuck in the
infamous rat race. By 2010 Carla B. had
produced and successfully syndicated over
1000 shows, allowing radio personalities the
opportunity to grow with the company and
share her vision.
contributors
Reece Sims
Founder of The Gold Zebra
www.thegoldzebra.com
www.facebook.com/thegoldzebra
www.twitter.com/theg0ldzebra
www.youtube.com/theg0ldzebra
www.instagram.com/thegoldzebra
Reece Sims is a passionate advocate for the
professional development of Generation Y
women. She is the owner and founder of
The Gold Zebra, a digital hub for savvy
business and lifestyle advice as well as a
repository for edgy awareness campaigns
and interviews with inspiring female
entrepreneurs.
Philippa Spark
Inspire Content Contributor
Event Planner, P.A. and writer
www.philippaspark.co.za
pspark.blogspot.com
Philippa Spark Productions began in 2007.
Philippa has been involved in events
worldwide, from weddings in New York to
international polo matches in South Africa.
Philippa's passion is writing, and her blog,
Life in the very fast lane, is growing
continuously in popularity and readership.
Philippa lives in Johannesburg with her
daughter.
Kristina Leonardi
Career/Life Coach & Motivational Speaker
Founder, The Women's Mosaic
www.kristinaleonardi.com
www.thewomensmosaic.org,
www.facebook.com/thewomensmosaic
www.chicksrockblog.com
Kristina is a career/life coach and motivational
speaker who has a proven record of getting
"stuck" clients empowered to make lasting
changes aligned with their true passions and
talents. Whether speaking, coaching, writing,
or creating programs for The Women's
Mosaic, she provides a unique yet practical
framework for each individual to make the
most of their personal and professional lives.
Catherine Milward-Bridges
Inspire Contributor
http://communicatewithclout.wordpress.com
Twitter: @ownperson
Linkedin: za.linkedin.com/pub/catherine-
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Catherine is an independent communication
specialist, freelance writer and passionate
wordsmith with several years of experience that
i n c l u d e c o r p o r a t e c o m m u n i c a t i o n ,
proofreading, ghostwriting, magazine editing
and P.R. She helps clients produce effective
communication - strategic or ad hoc - through a
passion for excellence, focussed audience
analysis and editorial rigour.
Debbie Wall-Smith
Property Broker and Professional Valuer
Wall & Smith Property Consultants
021 797 2552
www.wsproperty.co.za
Debbie Wall Smith's background is a mix of
Property broking, management and
valuation. Debbie served on the Services
Seta Property Chamber Board, the regional
committees for both the SAIV and Women's
Property Network. Debbie is a working
mother and active partner in Wall & Smith
Property Consultants in Claremont Cape
Town.
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WHERE THE WHALES MEET
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Greetings again all you amazing people :)
The power of POSITIVE thought A power which
lies at the disposal of each and every one of us,
however, the power of thought is a power that is
used by each and every one of us on a daily basis,
whether for good or bad. We choose our own
direction and when disaster occurs, it occurs with
purpose. It stands there before us like the rst
candle lit in a dark room, hoping that we see its
bright and eye opening light
The last two weeks have been somewhat
challenging trying to nish up our latest issue as
well as continue with my paying career whilst
dealing with multiple mundane disasters hehe I
have moved house, had a broken washing machine,
a burst geyser, a lets just say interesting neighbour
and to nish it all off a car accident. However, I
have to say that through all of the above, I somehow
maintained a steady pace of calm I saw no sense
in getting angry, upset, worked up or distraught
all I have looked for was the lesson (ie. Reason) and
I am very pleased to say that I found it Life in all its
wonder, has an uncanny way of giving you the
difculty so you can appreciate the gold. We live in
a truly amazing space. Every single day we are
offered the opportunity to change, grow, learn and
expand our spirit. How often do we take the time to
appreciate the little things? NOT OFTEN ENOUGH!
just the other day, I was stuck in trafc, waiting to
turn right off a main road and decided to ash
about 6 cars waiting in the queue through, so as to
alleviate the congestion. It really was a lovely
moment because the last of the cars that I allowed
through smiled at me and then very shortly after was
confronted with another car trying to make its way
into the stream of trafc it was VERY interesting to
watch as he was almost OBVIOUSLY compelled to
allow the other car the grace of passage and as he
did, he received the biggest smile and wave in
return.. and so it goes...
There are two incredibly powerful emotional
expressions in this world and they are gratitude and
love. We should all make a conscious effort to offer
both to as many people as we can. This does not
mean that you have to be a walk over, nor does it
mean that you have to allow your own voice to be
drowned. You can achieve both a strong spirit and
heart simultaneously. - Remain strong in love,
gratitude and soul, ALWAYS!
With Spring in the air, we are focusing on the obvious
in this issue yip! Spring cleaning in all facets! It is a
good time to renew once decided goals and
aspirations. There are still four months left of 2013
and we are here to help you make the best of them. :)
So look in the mirror, afrm your awesomeness, go
grab your jacket of enthusiasm, pick up your bag of
condence , grab the keys to your dreams and go
KICK BUTT!!!
I have had to cram this issue due to all my
delivered life challenges but after looking through
it before publishing, I am lled with so much
reward it is an amazing issue and I hope each and
every one of you nds something in it that speaks to
you.
Ok that's me over and out Enjoy it, share it
and most importantly, grow from it.
- Much love.
Jaynie Lea
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We also share a studio with local industrial designer Jasper Eales. He is a South African brand that
focuses on the integrity of his raw materials and designs where form follows function. With an honest
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this!
Spring has nally sprung! Everywhere you
look owers and trees are blooming up a
storm the colorful symphony of tulips, lilacs,
daffodils, cherry blossoms and dogwoods are
waking up the city from its cold, long winter
slumber, lling us with gorgeous eye-candy
and reminding us of the new possibilities that
exist within and around us.
Its such a eeting moment that only seems to last a
week or two, so its now or never to take notice and
appreciate the beauty and magic while it exists. This is a
perfect time to pay attention to the prettiest new little
things around you, and to celebrate these glorious gifts
of Nature.
Beauty is one of the greatest pleasures in life, and a
ower is one of the simplest and most tangible
expressions of it. If you cant soak up all that is staring us
in the face right now, then how will you recognize and
appreciate the more subtle beauty within and around
you throughout the year?
In NYC we tend to rush from here to there, with our
noses in our blackberries or thinking about whatever as
we walk down the street with our blinders on when what
we really need to do in those transitional times
throughout the day is to stop and smell the roses,
literally and guratively. Slowing down, taking a few
deep breaths and becoming aware of your surroundings
especially when they are so lovely is a great cure for
stress and anxiety. Im sure that if you just try it, like
Mikey, youll like it!
Feeling a little curmudgeonly with all this zippidy doo da
talk? Give me a buzz and Ill help get things goin your
way again
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www.kristinaleonardi.com
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Engaging. Wallowing. Catching. Whining could easily sneak into our
dialogue as a harmless guilty pleasure. But, is it?
motivate
diaryMargie Smith is just an average young woman. Let's peep into Margie's diary
for some fun, laughter, tears and joy.
margies
Dear diary,
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TO Beat TO Beat
OR NOT TO BEatOR NOT TO BEat
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The importance of cleansing your energetic self and your environment
space
interest
living withliving withliving with
purposepurposepurpose
People have become more aware. We are
beginning to realise that by not following the
crowd like a group of Lemmings jumping off a
cliff, our lives can have so much more
meaning. We know instinctively that by
allowing one day to follow the next, we are
not living, we are only existing.
In the media we read about living your purpose, your
truth and a number of other catch phrases. So what does
it really mean? In most instances, the writers of these
articles or books are referring to nding out what you
are passionate about and developing a plan to get
yourself to a place where what you do for a living is in
line with your passion. This is a fantastic idea and
something everyone should strive for.
However, if you are not quite there yet, can you still be
living a purposeful life? Absolutely! But how, you may
ask? Simply put, by living consciously.
Living consciously means that you are present within
your life at any given moment. You are not merely
following routine out of habit. You denitely don't have
your head down living like any other hamster in the mill
of life. Monday is no longer that dreaded day after the
weekend. Every day of the week becomes fullling.
This still doesn't answer the question of How though.
It's all ne and well hearing about these concepts and
wanting to strive towards living a more fullled life.
However, our society as done a very good job of
creating people who can t into pre-prepared moulds.
We have not been given the tools to live our lives. It's
time to break out!
Start by taking the time to assess what your day look
likes. Are you planning ahead, do you know in advance
what you need to achieve in your day or are you simply
falling from day to day. And no, keeping everything in
your head is not optimal. Find a mechanism that works
for you to allow effective planning of your time. Whether
it is an app on a smart phone or an old fashioned diary.
On a weekly basis write down on specic days what you
need to achieve. Be realistic with the time you allocate
to tasks. Also remember to ensure that you allow for
enough down time. Your company does not own you!
Yes, most of your time is spent at work, however, you can
choose to make it productive and interesting, or you can
choose to hate it. It is all about the attitude that you
choose to have.
Now that you have your time sorted to get the day-to-
day running smoothly, it's time to dream. What else
would you want to achieve with your life? Nothing is
impossible to achieve, some things may simply take a
little longer.
Now that you have some ideas, create an action plan.
Break it down into small achievable tasks. Allocate it to
your diary. The most amazing feeling in the world is
when you can look back on your day or week or month
and see what you have achieved. It is even more
amazing when you have actively chosen not to allow
circumstances or people dictate how you view your life.
Don't allow circumstance to force you in a direction not
of your making. This will only mean that you are living
according to someone else's decisions and quite frankly,
they are not taking your needs into account. Yes,
sometimes the best laid plans don't work out. That's ok.
Regroup, re-access and amend your plan.
The key to Living with Purpose is to take action. Without
action, no idea, dream or plan will ever become reality.
One small action step everyday is better than sitting
back and feeling sorry for yourself.
I know it sounds like a schlep. Yes, to make positive
changes in your life does take work. With a bit of
practice, conscious decisions become second nature,
planning becomes easier, taking action a part of life, and
pretty soon you nd that you can not live your life in any
other way. In a nut-shell, life becomes purposeful.
Now give yourself permission to Live Life with Purpose!
Article: Carol Gerber | Results Driven Coach
+27 (0)83 265 7480 | [email protected]
www.carolgerber.co
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At the beginning of an entrepreneur's career
the process of starting a business is like a roller
coaster. You will experience exhilarating
highs, stomach-dropping lows and a general
sense of inertia throughout. Over the last few
years, I have had the pleasure of interviewing
countless young female entrepreneurs both
formally and informally and have discovered
that there are many consistent lessons that
they have shared about their business start-up
experiences. So if you're ready to get into the
front seat, strap on the harness and enjoy the
r ide , he re a re n i ne t i p s f rom n ine
entrepreneurs that you must know before
starting your business.
(1) Pursue Your Passion, Not Your Salary
It's no surprise that when starting your own business
venture it is expected that you will work long hours, learn
new things daily and make mistakes. If you're not
passionate about the work, it is likely that you will become
disheartened, disinterested or burned out. If you are
passionate about the work, you will keep working
towards your goals until they are realized. By pursuing
your passions, success will follow. Fortunately, money
often runs parallel to success.
RA: [My company] was launched in 2012 and I
envisioned making great prots after 12 months
(although I know statistics suggest that it takes most small
businesses two to three years to realize healthy prots).
So, after a year of hard work, dedication, enthusiasm I
had more people recognize me and my brand, but little
income to show for it. Now that I'm in my second year, I'm
making money and making matches. Life is good!
(2) Do Your Research, Make A Plan, Then Follow It
Before you dive in head rst, do your research and ensure
that you have a good understanding of the competitive
landscape, your barriers to entry and the nancial
investment that your business requires. Three basic
models that you can use to analyze your industry include
an internal SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats), a macro-environmental PEST
analysis (political, economic, social and technological)
and an external analysis using Porter's ve forces
(competitive rivalry, supplier power, threat of new entry,
buyer power and threat of substitution).
ES: Make a plan and then follow it.
MJ: Do your research. Be yourself and connect with your
customers in a way that is genuine. Don't try to act like a
know it all and never ever guilt a customer into making a
purchase.
(3) Work Hard and Never Give Up
It's easy to become disheartened when things don't go
according to plan. Unfortunately, when starting your
business, most things won't. In times of turmoil, rst, take
a step back and remember all of the reasons why you
wanted to start your business in the rst place. Second,
think about how you would give the honest explanation
of why you gave up to a loved one. If your business is
derived from passion, these two notions will keep you on
track and determination and persistence will take over
once again.
CC: If you're doing it for the right reasons, go for it. Yes
you're going to have to work hard, but once you make it
happen, you know you'll never have to experience that
regretful 'what if' feeling.
KF: Never give up! Never think something is not possible,
because it is. I put off design for years and years because I
thought it was not a possibility, but I was just hiding
behind being scared. You have to follow your dreams,
whatever they may be.
(4) Network Network Network
The importance of networking cannot be understated. At
the very least, networking will help to increase your sales
and referrals, learn things to grow your business, help
stimulate your creativity, and build your support system.
Without an audience to pull from, it will be increasingly
difcult to grow your business.
AH: Get involved and get your hands dirty. Don't expect
anything to be handed to you work hard and make as
many connections as you possibly can. You never know
who or what could lead to your big break.
MJ: It really is who you know and not what you know.
Keep an open mind, meet lots of people, and try really
hard not to burn your bridges.
KF: Network, make contacts, get up early and work your
ass off because you need to be one step ahead of others
in your industry.
KJ: I started my rst business with a much smaller network
than the one I have now. I had to become really
comfortable being the new person in a room at events
and going up to strangers and introducing myself.
(5) Don't Feel Intimidated
It is challenging to constantly put your reputation on the
line for your business. It is important to remember that
while you are feeling intimidated so is everyone else
regardless of how condent they may seem. Intimidation
may not be avoidable, but by remembering that
everyone else is feeling intimidated as well, it will help to
ease your feelings of discomfort.
CC: Learning to take criticism is never easy. Hearing
someone tell you that you're doing something wrong or
could be doing something better is tough. However, over
the years [you'll] toughen up, take criticism, and see it in a
positive light to better [your] skills.
KF: Trying not to get discouraged when things don't pan
out how you'd hope, or if things take longer than
expected to take off.
KJ: Don't be intimidated. I imagined everyone in fashion
walking around like Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears
Prada, but I have yet to meet a pretentious or self-
involved fashion person. Everyone has been so nice!
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Photograph: Angela Pavuk
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(6) Have a Strong Support System
In your moments of weakness, having a strong support
system is crucial to keep you motivated and on track with
your goals. That ability to reach out and seek reassurance
is priceless during the beginning stages of your business.
BK: Have a strong support system and give it your all,
always. With much sacrice and determination, comes
great reward.
OK: Harness and develop your unique style and
strengths. Surround yourself with l ikeminded,
supportive, and loving people who believe in you
(7) Trust Your Gut
There's something to be said for intuitive insight in
business. Over the years you have accumulated a variety
of knowledge that your brain organizes into blocks of
information. When it's time to make a decision, your brain
subconsciously searches for patterns or clusters of
information that assist with the decision making process.
Trusting your gut is more than just taking a leap of faith,
oftentimes it is derived from well-informed intuition.
AH: I had a few inquiries from brands who wanted to work
with me on a contract basis. One thing led to another, and
I nally decided to take the plunge. Looking back, it was a
pretty ballsy move, but I just knew the timing was right.
OK: Follow your gut and stay true to yourself. Take action
on your dreams, constantly. Step outside your comfort
zone. Find out what excites you and makes you truly
happy. Do that more often. Give back and experience
abundance in the coolest ways possible!
(8) Make Time For Yourself
One of the most challenging parts of starting a business is
setting aside down time. If you are feeling a sense of guilt
just at the thought of taking a break from your business,
just remember that time off will allow you to relax and
become re-inspired creatively.
MJ: The bottom line, if you are going to take time off,
even if it is an afternoon really take it off. My Sundays,
unless an event comes up that I need to work or go to, are
kept as fun days. I exercise, I spend time in the kitchen
and I spend time with my family
OK: Try to always make time for yourself no matter how
hectic life gets. Never lose sight of your own needs in the
journey as it will be difcult to be successful if you are not
taking care of yourself. This includes physically,
mentally/spiritually and emotionally.
(9) Just Go For It
Either you're interested or you're committed. Being
interested in your business means that you'll only do what
is convenient. Being committed means that you'll do
everything in your power to get the job done and achieve
your goals. Evaluate the positives and negatives to
starting your business and then just go for it!
BK: I've denitely made a lot of mistakes and still don't
have it all gured out, but, that's how I learn.
KJ: Be humble, learn from everyone, and just go for it!
Written by Reece Sims
A special thank you to the following entrepreneurs who
contributed their knowledgeable insights:
Robin Arnold - Owner, Locate Your Soulmate |
www.locateyoursoulmate.com
Christine Colling - DJ Yurie |
Karmel Franklin - Owner, House of Smooch |
www.houseofsmooch.com
Amanda Haines Owner, Reformation PR |
www.reformationpr.com
Katie Jeanes Owner, HelenJean | www.helenjean.com
Megan Johns Owner, The Green Kiss |
www.thegreenkiss.com
Olivia Keane - Co-Founder, Keane2BeFit |
www.keane2bet.com
Brooke Kilgore Owner, Vibestreet Dance Studio
| www.vibestreetdance.com/
Erika Schade Owner, Erika Lauren Designs |
www.erikalaurendesign.com/
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Tami Roman is the dynamic personality of
VH1's number one reality show, 'Basketball
Wives', and has a career that has spanned
more than 18 years. She got her start as a
reality show pioneer on MTV's hit 'The Real
World'. Hailing from White Plains, NY, Tami
grew up in a single parent home with her
hardworking mother who held down three
jobs.
At one point when she was a little girl, Tami's mother lost
her job, the two became homeless and were forced to live
on the streets of New York. This experience made Tami a
very strong, independent, knowledgeable and a humble
woman who appreciates and values life. There is no
denying that the New Yorker with striking light brown
eyes and effervescent personality was born to be on
camera. Later, as a young adult, Tami entertained a career
in modeling before securing what seemed to be an
answer to a prayer: a role on MTV's hit reality show The
Real World, billing her as the original reality star.
Suddenly, Tami and her mother were in an upward spiral,
as Tami bagged several guest starring roles on TV shows
and became a full-time guest VJ for MTV. In a chance
meeting, Tami met Kenny Anderson, future husband and
father to her two beautiful daughters, Lyric and Jazz.
Unfortunately, the marriage ended in a highly publicized
divorce which decided Tami to channel her energies
towards her television and movie career. Since then, Tami
has gone on to build a diverse career starring as a series
regular on the CBS's vampire hit Moonlight, Fox's Sex
Lies and Secrets with Denise Richards and TV1 s new
sitcom Belle.
Additionally, Tami has starred in projects with Courtney
Cox, Alex O'Loughlin, Terrence Howard, Kevin Hart, Laz
Alonso, Taraji P. Henson and Vivica A. Fox, to name a few.
Tami has also appeared on several talk shows including
with Oprah Winfrey, Wendy Williams and she has
featured in magazines OK!, Star!, In-Touch, Shape,
National Enquirer and many more, and is regularly seen
on Basketball Wives, which reaches approximately 4.6
million viewers each week. She has a strong social media
presence with over 1.2 million followers spread over
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and her personal web site
(OfcialTamiRoman.com). To top it all, Tami is also the
host of her own late night talk show, Overtime, on VH1,
further securing her mainstream market appeal.
Following her success on Basketball Wives, Tami was
recently chosen to replace Holly Madison and Carmen
Electra as the global spokesperson for popular weight
loss preparations, NV Supplements and Sprinkles. The
fearless TV personality is emerging as a brilliant
businesswoman through her emerging ventures and is
currently focused on launching her own affordable
cosmetics line, 'TAMI ROMAN'. Besides the cosmetics
line, Tami has plans to release a series of low calorie
cookbooks and several more business endeavors are in
the works!
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I guess the most authentic story I can share is
my personal journey and hope that,
somewhere, in the middle of it all, you nd
something that inspires you to live from a
place of your own personal truth.
I was born into this planet as a starry-eyed idealist who
imagined that everything I dreamt would come true. Yep!
I was that child who believed that if I spoke to my shoes
long enough they would eventually talk back. If they
didn't that was ok, too: I had a feeling that they could
hear me and that's all that really mattered. Something in
my constitution cannot relate to the concept of not
possible. I'm not quite sure where I got that. I have a
slight suspicion that my mother has something to do with
it. She always made everything possible. The bubble of
my childhood was magical. My mother had a way of
making the unlikely into a reality, especially the mid-
week sleep overs my friend's mothers would never allow.
Somehow, as soon as we roped my mum into the
conversation, we were jetting off, to either my friend's or
my house, pretending we were taking a midnight ight to
some far away destination like New York, when in reality
we were driving ve minutes down the road in Makeng.
I quickly learned that where there is a will, there is a way.
As a child I would write. Write poems the primary purpose
of which was only to rhyme. I'd write the most bizarre
imaginative stories. I'd write songs and belt out long
notes that reverberated through the house, convinced
my parents would come barging into my room,
overwhelmed by the beauty of my undiscovered talent!
Sadly that didn't happen, it was more like, Naima, will
you stop screaming. However, I gured that with all the
effort that went into my craft, they clearly weren't hearing
what I was, so I'd insist that they sit in the living room and
pay me to listen. If this wasn't an early indication of my
natural trajectory I don't know what was. The capacity to
dream up that which is not there, and then make it my
reality, motivates me. The reward of creating something
from nothing and actually seeing measurable results
inspires me. Nurturing my natural talent to create my
reality fulls me, because it speaks to the deepest
essence of my human spirit. So, somewhere along the
line, I gured that if it does this for me, then it will do it for
at least one other person and that one person is worth it.
I learned to take my personal narratives, built on
experience, dreams and aspirations, into the public space
around a time when this country was dealing with the
essence of social transition. I was a living example of this
transition as we grappled and embraced the experience
of merging cultures, races and classes, moving from an
historical context that had kept us separate. I guess
because of my diverse upbringing (having lived all over
the place), I always sat outside a context. My survival kit
became the capacity to connect with people on a human
spirit level and to share what that experience was like in
an evolving South African context.
I am Xhosa, Indian of Khoisan decent
I am Antigen because that's where my forefathers were
sent
Slave ships ride tyrant waves and seas,
And African American Grandma X is raped by and Irish
gent.
First breath taken in the city of Manhattan,
But again we break the pattern and head south,
Where the mouth of my South African root is fed.
Bred all the way between Mmabatho and Cape Town,
In a house where celebrating Eid and Christmas
facilitated common ground,
As we throw stones to consult our Ancestors through
ritualistic sacrices,
Sipping on holy red wine in the middle of Ramadan,
Believe it or not makes me one.
One with the sounds of father's saxophone horn,
One with my mother's nest where my soul was formed,
Born into a brewing pot of diversity,
I claim all of me and the beauty of my humanity.
- Extract from my poem: Out The Box
The more I shared, the more I caught sight of the fact that
people relate. The more vulnerable I was prepared to be,
the more my listeners were moved. When I realized the
powerful impact of just speaking my truth, at the cost of
feeling exposed, I decided it was a cost I was prepared to
take. It meant I could change someone else's perspective
in some form or way and result in some level of healing
which we clearly needed and still do. What that means
for me is that I'm constantly having to separate my true
self from my Fear and my Ego, which is far easier said than
done. But I am accountable to the people who use my
creative art as a tool for their own healing. So I discovered
a tool that I still use today. The minute I feel scared or fear
saying or doing anything, I use that fear as an indicator of
the very thing I need to say or do. That allows me to
discover who I am, on the other side of that fear.
I need to buy into the I, the me, the my,
Where I become my own stimulus,
No longer dependant on this entity called 'us',
Dancing to my own beat and thinking shit ain't this
sweet
I need to caress my own crannies and corners and not feel
guilty,
Understanding how god built me,
Knowing I too can love me and be open to talk about it
freely.
- Extract from my poem: Rediscovery
I have dared to dream that it is possible for all people to
live beyond what they currently see for themselves,
including me. History has proven it possible time and
time again... But the level of transformation I seek out sits
at a deep, personal level and is stimulated by the soul
feeling inspired. Art, music, and culture do this.
I wish all people live from place of love and not fear and
when they are scared, they're able to express it in a space
of non-judgment. Openly embracing vulnerability and
insecurity I believe if this came to being we 'd nurture
our selves and others, transcending these conning
barriers we're quick to erect.
I wish I never stop wishing It's the stuff that makes my
dreams possible.
I wish you wish too.
- Extract from my poem: Things I wish
So onward I march with whoever cares to follow, seeking
out unrealistic dreams, with extreme perseverance and
with deep belief in the internal hero of every individual.
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One of my favorite movies, Bottle Shock, is
about the then nascent California wine
industrys victory over the French in a blind
taste test celebrating the 1976 Bicentennial.
The lm is based on the true story of a man
who ditched his legal career to pursue a
dream of making the best possible wine. Jim
Barrett put his life into Chateau Montelena;
to do so was a huge risk in which he had to
have unwavering faith in himself and trust in
the process of such a delicate, complex and
time consuming task where the results were
not necessarily guaranteed.
As with any such journey, there were many twist and
turns and ups and downs along the way, but in the end
he triumphed not only in beating the French at their
proudest export, but because of it blew the eld wide
open for quality wine to be produced in countries
around the globe, and the world has never been the
same.
Orson Welles, in his famous commercials would say,
We will sell no wine before its time. It takes time for
lasting success to develop, and there is no better
activity than viticulture to demonstrate that. There are
cycles of planting, pruning, harvesting, fermenting and
numerous other magical alchemical things that need to
happen for that perfect glass to arrive at your table. As I
always say in my seminars, remember that grapes do not
turn into wine overnight!
With last weeks Solstice ofcially ushering in the
summer, we are reminded that to Every Thing There is a
Season. The historic vote to legalize same-sex marriage
in NY three days later was decades in the making;
several societal changes and generations of progress
had to occur in order to have the majority of the
population now be ripe for its acceptance, and we are
all stronger and better for having gone through the
process.
Since we are halfway through the year, be sure you are
working internally and externally towards whatever
goals you set for yourself; know that as long as you
consistently do things that you love and care about you
are fertilizing your life, making it as rich as possible.
Focus your thoughts, words and deeds in the direction
you want to be going, knowing that all will come to
fruition with a perfect union of patience, persistence
and perseverance - in time and on time.
You cant put the cart before the horse, so if youre
feeling a little frustrated and impatient in pursuit of your
passions, give me a buzz and Ill be a future sommelier
explaining the uniqueness and quality of your vintage or
the politician that casts the deciding vote to make your
dream a reality!
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1) Please Call Me
You know how you just love walking into the shop and
your favourite song comes on the radio? The brave
among us sway to the beat and the rest of us will just
settle for a sing along. And the artists are busy churning
out records so fast that we end up having quite a handful
of favourites at any one time. So, established what your
favourite songs are, distribute them songs amongst the
contacts on your phone, especially the frequent callers
so that you get to listen to your favourite tracks all day. If
you have one favourite song it is fun to hear it every time
someone calls you. You can change this as often as you
like (or not): I still get a kick from hearing last year's in
tune.
2) Shower Concerts: A girl has gotta
work (it)!
How dare you suppress the songstress inside you? Yes,
we know you are a diva, with all the glitz and glamour
you are a superstar! For those girls who might not be in
the know and want this, too, let's let them in on the
secret: Never take your imaginary fans for granted.
Now, step into the shower for your sold-out concert and
start belting out those high notes while the amateurs
take notes. Own that song even that part where you
aren't sure of the lyrics and you still mumble or make up
your own words. When the show's over, take a bow!
3) Well, hello there, stranger!
You know how much you enjoy getting compliments
from strangers, and you know the old saying that giving
is better that receiving? How about giving a smile or a
compliment to a stranger? A comment on something as
simple thing as a tie may be the turning point in
someone's crappy day. If he is happy, it makes you feel
good. Plus, when karma goes around, you will have a
positively pleasant surprise coming your way!
4) Cocky colour blocking
It is scientically proven that bright colours signicantly
cheer us up and make us feel hungry or thirsty. I can
guarantee that a splash of colour does wonders for your
mood.
Scarves and hair accessories, too, are a great way to add
colour to any outt, whether you are dressed up or not.
And then (drumroll please), shoes! You can wear the
brightest of with clothes of any colour. Who cares, as
long as you are happy? A great shoe trick is to get
creative with laces especially your takkies: weave
together different coloured laces for a funky, cool edge
to your look.
5) Healthy eating, cheating and fun
exercise
Healthy eating begins with healthy cooking and healthy
cooking is done in front of that imaginary audience that
joins you in your kitchen for your cooking show. Healthy
cooking, simplied, means fresh produce, less oil and
no pastries, chocolates or ice cream, especially
chocolate ice cream.
Ok, I'm only joking about the chocolate ice cream, but
do remember to walk to the chocolate place instead of
driving there! Take the stairs to the pastry shop instead
of the escalators.
While you're doing all that, dance to the beat, because
dancing is a great way of exercising and so is using lots
of gestures when you talk. Use your lunch break to go
window shopping. The walking will do you good, and
when you're lusting after shoes you can't afford until the
next pay day, walking will help you to exercise patience.
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5 easy ways to
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embracing
joie de vivre
Patricia Solomon was born with a bilateral hip
displacement and as a consequence has had
so many operations she lost count at thirteen.
The metal plates in her hips need to be
replaced roughly every ten years and which
cause discomfort every winter. Then in July
2009, she was diagnosed with Muscular
Dystrophy...
Despite these setbacks Patricia Tricia Solomon is
living with the intention to have as full a life as possible.
Despite getting around with a pronounced limp at rst,
then with crutches and now in a wheelchair as the
condition has worsened, she is a tower of strength and
motivation to those around her. Tricia is not, by any
means, a difdent, shrinking violet. Early in our
acquaintance I was awed to discover that she had
climbed Lion's Head, albeit with a little help from her
friends. She is no slouch on the dance oor, whether in a
wheelchair or not and also achieved her driver's license
in 2007. She embodies joie de vivre and rarely
complains. This is what endears her to so many who
easily complain about the trivial. I am ashamed to be
numbered among them.
Tricia has a love for all things French, and in August 2003
she had the privilege of exploring Paris. At the mention
of the French capital, her eyes sparkle and smiling
contentedly she sighs Ah! Nostalgia is evoked and
she afrms that Paris is absolutely beautiful, saying
that if you are looking for inspiration, Paris is the place to
nd it. Her ultimate goal would be to spend six months
of each year in Paris!
Her innate stubbornness, she says, is one of the reasons
she is able to accomplish so much. Once she commits to
something, she is resolute. Her courage to start her own
business came from a community project for self-
expression and leadership, when she set out to procure
twenty Farewell dress for under-privileged Grade 12
learners, and instead was able to secure sixty dresses.
One of the original goals for the project was that it
would lead to the establishment of her own company.
Without overtly working towards that objective, it that is
exactly what happened. The project inspired her to
believe that she could do anything she put her mind to,
but it was apparent that she needed resources from
other people to reach her objective, and people were
more than willing to help. Tricia says that God designed
us not to have all the resources that one needs, but one
gains them by reaching out to people and getting their
buy-in, as was the case with this project.
No-one is more aware of one's need for people than
Tricia. In her day-to-day life she is dependant on the
benevolence of strangers. She needs help to get the
wheelchair out of the car at a mall and she says that what
is encouraging is that people so gladly want to assist.
All that is required is to open one's mouth and ask.
People help, just like those friends who pushed her up
the mountain When she was diagnosed, the South
African Muscular Dystrophy Foundation support group
helped her to deal with the emotional aspect of the
disease and she learned that there are ways to live with
it.
I've got life and I need to live it. She declares that
while death will come someday, she is not going to sit
around and wait for it, Yes there are obstacles and
limitations, so what? People, she said have lots of
obstacles in their heads but she is not shy of dealing with
these. Let's just try it man and see what happens is
her attitude to life. I have seen how efciently Tricia
plans before embarking on an endeavour; her planning
is pragmatic, without doubt or negativity, just
execution.
Tricia had graduated with a National Diploma in Fashion
Design in 1993, from the then Cape Technikon, after
which she followed a meandering journey until she
settled into helping people through human resources.
As a consequence, started that degree. However, she
still yearned for fashion and at the end of June this year,
she launched her French tailoring business Tricia's
Tailoring. She says that French woman are perceived as
skinny, and that clever tailoring is partly responsible for
this impression because each body is different. The
tailoring is there to atter each unique individual. Tricia
uses only natural fabrics like wool and more, recently
Egyptian cotton. These are garments rather expensive
but provide a sense of luxury and the feel of fabric is just
beautiful.
Currently, Tricia is being treated with Chinese
Acupuncture and which seems to be helping her muscle
strength and mobility, delaying the progress of the
disease. However, Tricia is critically aware that her
strength is from God. The launch of her business is
inspired by His guidance and she nds great solace in
knowing how much He believes in her. He knows what
I can do, she says. From experience, I know that she is
capable of the extraordinary.
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South Africa's lax patent regime continues to
lag behind developments in the rest of the
world, driving up the local cost of healthcare
and hampering access to affordable
treatment. As yet another of the country's
global peers, Brazil, moves to crack down on
a n t i c o m p e t i t i v e b e h a v i o u r i n t h e
pharmaceutical industry, there is little
promise that local patients will benet from
similar interventions anytime soon.
This, despite ongoing efforts to educate key decision
makers and the public, by industry and independent
groups such as the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)
and Mdecins sans Frontires (MSF), which have
launched a "Fix the Patent Laws" campaign.
Paul Anley, CEO of generics distributor Pharma
Dynamics, says local authorities have yet to act on years
of calls to address manipulation of local patent laws and
regulations on the part of originator drug companies,
which amounts to engineering market domination at the
expense of affordable access to medicine. Activist
groups say that among the many examples of patent
evergreening on the part of originator companies the
practice of slightly changing an original medicine's
makeup to ensure the retention of patent and block the
access of a generic version are life-saving treatments
such as anti-retrovirals, cancer and tuberculosis
treatments, and antibiotics. Anley says that SA should
follow the lead of its BRICS partner, Brazil, where
activists and progressive health forces have succeeded
in catalysing a proposal to reform patent law to improve
access to affordable medicines.
Next month, Brazil is set to issue a signicant report of
proposed legislative reforms that will, among other
progressive steps, do away with anti-competitive patent
term extensions. Signicantly, it will tighten inventive
step requirements in line with action taken by SA's other
BRICS partner, India, which has seen originator
companies make miniscule changes to medicine
formulas in order to retain patent rights. As a
developing nation with a tremendous burden of disease
to bear, and as a country embarking on attempts to
introduce an ambitious National Health Insurance
scheme, it boggles the mind that we have not yet
managed to put in place measures to improve our patent
regulatory regime, says Anley. He adds that while some
challenges are to be expected, South Africa has proven
that it is capable of putting in place an efcient body to
handle complex matters, such as is the case with the
country's extremely successful revenue service. It
requires technical expertise to adjudicate patents,
granted, but our country is able to gather this expertise
and create a regulatory environment that will benet the
majority of South Africans. All that we appear to lack is
the 'willing' to go with the 'able', says Anley.
He explains that, other than in most jurisdictions, where
patent applications are properly examined before being
granted, in SA, the benet of the doubt is rmly with the
patentee when applying for and enforcing a patent. For
example, a local court last year granted an interim
interdict in favour of the patentee (an originator drug
company), which prevented a generic manufacturer
from selling a more cost-effective equivalent of the
patentee's more expensive brand name drug currently
sold in SA, despite the original patent already having
expired after its full 20 year term. The order was granted
primarily on the balance of convenience consideration,
and despite precedent in the USA and Europe, where
the originator's corresponding patents for the product
had been declared invalid.
All throughout the world, countries which have
continued to lag behind bigger nations have started
reforming their patent regimes to stop uncompetitive
behaviour and the resultant impact on its citizenry's
access to affordable healthcare. In South Africa, we
continue to take the road of least resistance because
the subject matter is complicated and court cases are
expensive to the detriment of our society's most
vulnerable, Anley argues.
We should ght this battler on two fronts. Firstly, we
should demand of our lawmakers and administrators
that they put in place the technical and administrative
environment to ensure the fair adjudication of
applications that can literally mean the difference
between life and death for some. And secondly, we
should demand that, when cases are brought before our
courts, they are not adjudicated and promptly disposed
of merely on procedural grounds, but considered, as it
should be, also on their substantive merits.
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Tim and I own this magnicent property, 17 acres
of indigenous dune forest and gardens, with
direct access to 21 kilometers of un-spoilt beach,
in Chintsa East on the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape,
South Africa. For 30 years it has been our passion
to develop and protect the natural forest and
indigenous gardens and to create an exclusive
retreat for our family and friends to escape from
the stresses and strains of their busy lives, to
relax, revive and re-energize. My background and
special interest is in nursing and wellness
coaching and at the age of 43 I was given a
second chance at life! I had two strokes, open-
heart surgery and a near death experience. This
resulted in me re-evaluating my life and my
priorities. Over the years and particularly during
my recovery period, I realized that there was a
very unique, healing energy on our magnicent
property and in the forest.
I was inspired by our travels to the Far East to
create a sacred space where people could take
time out to relax, de-stress and restore their
energy ow, and experience a fusion of the best
ancient holistic practices with modern amenities.
Motivated by the Luxury Hotels and Spas in the
Far East, where exceptional service, outstanding
cuisine, luxury, comfort, magnicent design and
architecture, as well as the holistic approach of
the Thai Wellness philosophy are the order of the
day. We made the decision to share our natural
paradise, which is known for its beauty and
tranquility, restoring and re-energizing effects,
withtravelers and guests from South Africa and
the rest of the world.
Tim discovered his creative talents and designed
and built the lodge with a team of men drawn
from the local community. He taught and worked
with this team on this project for a period of two
years, while I was responsible for the aesthetic
and operational side of the development. In
August 2009 we packed up our home in
Johannesburg and relocated to Chintsa and in
2010, Prana Lodge, opened its doors.
Prana is a Sanskrit word that means Life Force.
This vital energy keeps the body alive and
maintains a state of good health. I believe that
our physical, mental and spiritual well-being is
constantly being put under tremendous strain
and there seems little escape from the pressures
of today's busy world.
I am blessed to have the help of our daughter
Megan and our amazing Prana team to help me
manage Prana Lodge. We consistently strive to
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deliver a high quality and high value experience
to our guests, a nurturing and supportive work
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responsible and community-conscious operation
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sustain the running costs and the maintenance of
the property on a long-term basis and to
continuously protect, establish and conserve the
natural fauna and ora. We have created jobs for
the local community and currently employ a team
of 43 staff members.
Other projects in include:
a small indigenous nursery, propagating and
growing indigenous trees and plants
an organic herb and vegetable garden,
supplying our kitchen with fresh ingredients
a worm farm, creating compost for the gardens.
a series of natural dams and rainwater tanks, for
garden irrigation.
We have realized our dream of creating a unique
concept and experience for our guests, whist at
the same time building a legacy for our children
and grandchildren.
We now live and work in an idyllic environment
and are pursuing our passion, the preservation
and conservation of the natural habitat and are
meeting and enjoy a variety of interesting people
from around the world.
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Amber Amanda is a sixteen year old clothing
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When she was three years old, her older sister
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Amber knew she wanted to go.
At the concert, on her mother's shoulders,
pushed to the front of the stage, the band saw
her mother struggling with the little toddler,
and pulled Amber on to the stage. A band
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star!
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Her parents realized that their child was blessed with a
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