Category Archives: women at work

single mom…..Perfect

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‘Hi, my name is Janet. I have a reoccurring ingrown hair, longstanding issues with my mother, and I get a bit irritable when I am late for anything.’ I have heard that there are cultures where people introduce themselves this way. They state their name, followed by 3 personal faults. This tradition was established to […]

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Everlasting beauty

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I have spent the last 15 years in the beauty industry, creating products, and then marketing them to sell in different parts of the world.  Over the years I have learned about how to create a beautiful product, about this highly competitive industry, and about the people who work within in.  But most importantly, I […]

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Single handed PROGRESS

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Four hundred years ago, single mothers were burned at the stake; 50 years ago they were sent to isolated refuges for unmarried mothers or even mental institutions. Today, there remains a widespread negative view of single parenthood.  While researching the topic, I discovered the 3 most common beliefs about single parents: 1. That they are a […]

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Anger

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Do you ever get extremely angry???   Possibly after repeating the words ‘please get your shoes on’ 15 times, in 8 different ways?  Or when your kids thinks it is hysterically funny to repeat everything you say including ‘stop repeating everything I say’! ? I must admit that I am no stranger to the feeling of fury […]

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How are babies made?

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Here is the question that started off my year: ‘Mum, can you explain EXACTLY how a baby is made?’ My answer: ‘Of course I can dear. Here is how it works: First you need to graduate from University. Once you graduate, many baby-doctors recommend travelling around the world to understand its diversity. When you run […]

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A single mother’s view on the holiday season

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Ever have a panic attack?   They really do suck. Your heart starts to beat far too quickly. Your pupils dilate, making you wonder if someone slipped LSD into your morning coffee. Your breathing becomes laboured. And you are convinced that a heart attack is fast approaching, or that you may pass out cold at the most […]

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THE FUTURE OF WORK

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Last month I competed in a public speaking competition for TEDX. The topic was ‘The future of work… the power to make a difference’. As expected, mostly every one spoke of technology and mobile offices.   I didn’t! My take on ‘the future of work’ was a bit more personal.   Read on to find out what […]

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