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The Grassroots Kenyan Startup Addressing ‘Period Racism’ with Safe, Sustainable Menstrual Pads

“Women in the US have beautiful period products, but when it comes to Africa we’re being given the short end of the stick.” Mary Nyaruai,...

Lush Angela

Why Don't We Talk About Menopause?

"Nobody wants to talk about this Big M, that everybody, more than half of the world’s population is going to experience it, it’s not a...

Lush Angela

3 Reasons To Avoid Comparing Yourself To Others!

We live in a world where perfection is praised and admired, the world doesn't forgive our mistakes and often crucifies us for doing the...

Lush Angela

5 Stumbling Blocks To Avoid On Your Path To Success

During my self-reflection earlier this year and my observation of others, it is clear to me that there are often behaviours we possess...

Lush Angela

Go To The Gym All Year Round With These Fitness Tips

So every time a new year begins there is a huge trend of people joining the gym and everyone is really geared towards making their health...

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Self-Reflection Questions To Help You Plan For 2022

2022 is finally here and ladies we are going into it with the right mind set, and here is a few questions we have put together that we...

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5 Empowering Prayers To Uplift Your Soul

Praying is important, its your time to converse with God but most of us including myself are guilty of using the time of prayer as an...

Harleen Jabbal

Here Are 7 Practical Tips For PCOS Warriors!

According to the Mayo Clinic, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with...

Lush Angela

Top 5 Must-Dos To Get Your Sexy Back

I was with my girls over the weekend and we had the time of our lives, literally let loose, talked things through and danced the night...

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Having Regular Anxiety Attacks? Try This Self-Calm Kit

We are living in uncertain times and Covid19 has only heightened the situation in fact last year Reuters reported that global debt would...

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12 Mood Uplifters That Turn Your Frown Into A Smile

Having a bad day and a bad mood is absolutely okay but what is not ok is if that mood continues to affect you to the point of being...

Lush Angela

3 Things Naomi Osaka Is Reminding Us

I am completely wowed by how French Open organisers dealt with Naomi Osaka's decision to not do press after her first game. To penalize...

Carrie Ndoka

Journey to Ending Period Poverty #MHMDay 2021

Distributing menstrual kits to schools is just but the start of a long and complex journey “Can you remember when you had your last...

Lush Angela

Should Companies Offer Paid Menstruation Leave?

On May 28th we will be celebrating International Menstrual Hygiene Day. The mission of the day is to break the silence, raise awareness...

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7 Quotes For Your Mental Fitness

When I am having a rough week sometimes I will pray, sometimes I will call someone who I can speak with, at times watching something will...

Lush Angela

5 Tips To Get You Out Of An Emotional Rut

There is something about this particular lockdown that has affected me more than I anticipated. For a while, I felt stagnant, even though...

Christine Githiomi

A Letter From A COVID Lockdown

My dear ladies, Another lockdown. Unlike everyone else around me, I am looking forward to it. I am one of those people who just can’t...

Lush Angela

How To Build Resilience In A Unpredictable 2021

1. Cultivate a Belief in Your Ability to Cope. It is important you acknowledge and validate your feelings. Take time to remind yourself...

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2020 Lessons Leading Us To An Optimistic 2021

It is now two weeks since we ushered in 2021. In the past, a new year has always been quite exciting, as it is often a chance to turn a...

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7 Happy Mood Setters During Lockdown

We are on day only Lord knows and must say it has been an interesting time where we find ourselves locked in our countries, counties,...