The GOAT of soaps – why goat’s milk is such a luxury
Discover why goat’s milk soaps and baths are indelibly linked to royalty and how it can be an incredible addition to your beauty routine.
The value of communication in a crisis
Whether the crisis is self-made or as a result of perfect storm of events, one needs to know how to tackle such an event when it arises. For well-established solopreneurs or small business owners, it is important to consider what an appropriate crisis communication plan would look like should something untoward threaten livelihood, safety or customers’ well-being.
Faith in the fruit of my labour – and confidence to continue
As I prayed, the message in my heart was always to trust God. To trust that He would reward me for the effort I put in and that there would be fruit to show for it somehow. The words of the late Derek Prince, in a recorded piece, rammed home the fact that no fruit is produced without cultivation – and cultivation is hard work. From planting the seeds, fertilising the soil, watering it, removing weeds, ensuring the right amount of exposure to sunlight, etc.
Knowing luxury from a bar of soap
Do a whistle-stop tour through history and discover the origins of soap production and the craft of soap- making.
My writing journey – despite a confidence deficit
It is my writing journey from the arid landscape in Kimberley via the enthralling, rarefied London to home today. Confidence has never been a strong suit, but I persist nonetheless.
Workplace confidence busters in your 40s
If perimenopause is not on your radar, all of the above is likely to cause considerable heartache. But there is good news – the problems outlined above could very well be as a result of the fluctuating hormones of perimenopause, and treatable. First, let’s look at what perimenopause is and then at five common ways that fluctuating hormones trip you up at work.
For appearance’s sake
Why are we so fixated on simply being pretty? Why is having other strengths and being endowed with fine character not as esteemed these days? Yet, we are obsessed, as the surge in the number of beauty-related surgeries indicates. I dig into what might be driving this obsession – mentioning an interesting plastic surgery hub and hotspot. The perils of plastic surgery and those who have succumbed. The complications that could arise. I also mention biblical heroes and heroines of old and the role beauty played in their lives.
Forgiveness – messy and raw
It is hard to forgive from the heart, today we unpack: First, forgiving yourself, secondly and oddly, we sometimes are so mad at God, we find ourselves at odds with Him and
lastly, there is forgiving others who have trampled our trust or broken our hearts. And then we need forgiveness from others – all very challenging, isn’t it?
Effective communication saying nothing at all
In a nutshell, “reading the room” means understanding the subtle, non-verbal cues emanating from your audience or group of people you are interacting with.
10 Misconceptions about forgiveness
In the context of being a Christian, I share lessons learnt about the nuances of forgiveness and specifically the misconceptions that bedevil the process of forgiveness and could hinder it taking place altogether. Perhaps, in some small way, it can be of use to you.