Lifestyle
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Don't Tell Me I Can't...Start A Career In My Forties
After spending 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, Theresa Michael, 47, used the valuable skills she’d learnt to launch a thriving business
3 min |
September 2017
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''I'm Still Cycling My Way To Gold'
A cycling accident left Palesa Manaleng paralysed from the waist down, but she has refused to let her disability stand in the way of her dreams
6 min |
September 2017
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Laugh Yourself Happy
Can you really trick your body into thinking you’re happy? Experts think so
2 min |
September 2017
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Spring Clean Your Life
Here’s how to declutter your home, clear your mind, and make space for what really matters
6 min |
September 2017
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'Nobody's Life Is As Perfect As It Looks On Instagram'
Actress and entrepreneur Vanessa Haywood-Sandes happily traded Hollywood for Hout Bay – she chats to Leigh Hermon about being a new mom, making a big career switch, and why we all need some me-time
9 min |
October 2017
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Don't Tell Me I Can't...Make A Living Out Of Wine
After travelling the world, Mary-Lou Nash, 50, never expected to settle, and find success, in the Cape winelands
3 min |
October 2017
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'You Have To Remind Yourself That You Are Enough'
Radio personality and blogger Bailey Schneider, 34, sits down with Leigh Hermon to chat about the moment she met her husband, recording her first studio clip, and how motherhood feels like unchartered territory
7 min |
January 2018
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5 Reasons... You Should Keep A Diary
Letting your thoughts loose in a journal could be the key to better health and personal happiness
2 min |
January 2018
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How To Write A Dating Profile
Want to stand out from the singleton crowd... in a good way? Here’s how to craft a dating profile that does all the hard work for you
4 min |
August 2018
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Set A Goal & Stick To It!
Author and life coach Nicola Findlay offers advice on setting personal goals... and sticking to them
2 min |
August 2018
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Banish The Word Busy
Overwhelmed? It turns out that feeling less frantic could be as simple as changing the language you use.
2 min |
May 2017
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Face Your Fears
From heights to creepy-crawlies, most of us have something that terrifies us, but our expert advice will power you up to take it on…
3 min |
May 2017
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five minutes with... isla fisher
the hollywood star on her lifelong passion for reading, her surprising writing career and her new kids’ books
2 min |
february 2017
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Don't Tell Me I Can't... Be A Curvy Model
Déborah Mutund, 27, is working hard as a plus-size model to change perceptions of what a model should look like.
3 min |
August 2017
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Store & Organise The Bathroom
Tame your family’s clutter of toiletries and transform your bathroom into a streamlined space with these neat ideas and storage heroes
1 min |
August 2017
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Kumari Govender
Entrepreneur and fashionista Kumari Govender on courage, secret indulgences, and high heels.
2 min |
August 2017
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6 Ways To Style Your Home To Sell It Fast
Just a few tweaks can help you sell your home in a flash – and for a better price, too.
2 min |
March 2018
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7 Sex Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making
A new approach in the bedroom could help create greater intimacy between you and your partner
3 min |
November 2017
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Could A Coach Change Your Life?
Stuck in a rut? For emotional well-being or to achieve a goal, many of us now look to a personal coach for guidance. These three women did just that...
10+ min |
February 2018
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5 Things A Debt Psychologist Wants You To Know
Are you drowning in debt? Here are five top tips from a financial expert...
3 min |
February 2018
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10 Minutes To Be More Decisive
Soup or a sandwich? Whispers or a KitKat? Wide-leg pants or a mini-skirt? Argh! We spoke to life coach Mikaela Pugh to find out how to overcome indecision
2 min |
April 2018
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Don't Tell Me I Can't…live With My Ex
Reckon you couldn’t peacefully co-habit with your ex? Think again, says mom-of-one Kate Wolters…
3 min |
July 2018
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'I Finally Realised I Wasn't Alone'
Mental health can be a difficult topic to discuss. These inspiring women open up about their own battles in order to encourage others to beat the stigma and get the help they need
6 min |
June 2019
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Don't Tell Me I Can't… Donate My Eggs
Candace Whitehead, 32, has donated her eggs six times to help couples have children and start their own families
3 min |
June 2019
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Meditate Yourself Younger
While many of us use anti-ageing creams or try the latest youthboosting ‘cleaneating’ fad to stay young, you may be surprised to hear that meditation can add to your lifespan.
1 min |
April 2019
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Can Salt Stop A Migraine?
Don’t be too hasty in consigning salt to the dietary sin-bin – it turns out it could actually be good for you.
3 min |
March 2019
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Some Crazy Stories From The Service Industry
Whether they’re flight attendants, housekeepers or restaurant servers, these women in the service industry have some crazy stories to share…
3 min |
June 2019
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What You Need To Know About Bladder Weakness
Don’t let bladder problems make your life miserable. We’re here to help
4 min |
August 2019
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I Risked My Life To Have My Little Girl
When Lisa Connell, 36, was diagnosed with a brain tumour, she wrote a bucket list. But she never dreamed she would tick off her most wished-for item: becoming a mom...
4 min |
March 2017
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Too Poor To Divorce?
Many women are trapped in miserable marriages, simply because they can’t afford to leave. So what happens next? Our experts offer advice on how to move on.
5 min |