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I Will Be My Own Community
When My Sister Passed, My World Shattered I remember when my sister passed a couple of years ago. My world shattered. Not in a neat way. Not in a way…
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Beauty, Softly Held: The Products We Reach for When We’re Becoming Ourselves
There’s something deeply personal about the beauty products we keep close. Not because they promise perfection, but because they meet us where we are — tired mornings, healing skin, growing…
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Other People Are So Lucky: Co-Parenting, Christmas, and Choosing Peace
This time of year has a way of bringing everything to the surface. Christmas clothes need to be bought, school terms are ending, family visits are being planned, and calendars…
An Open Letter to Netflix: Don’t Confuse Familiarity With Loyalty
Dear Netflix, You’ve been around long enough to feel like part of the furniture. For many South Africans, you were the first streaming service that made sense, the one that…
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The Night I Tried to Help… and Accidentally Adopted a Roommate
When Compassion Answers a Midnight Cry Some nights tap you on the shoulder and quietly rearrange the way you move through the world. Mine started with the sound of someone…
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Do What Works for You: Rethinking Beauty Routines and the Pressure to Keep Up
Every week, it seems like there’s a new beauty routine trending online — 2 steps, 5 steps, 7 steps, even 12 steps. Each one promises healthier, glowing, “glass-like” skin. But…
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An Open Letter to My Ex-Friend: You Can’t Skip from Betrayal to Small Talk
Dear Ex-Friend, No, we can’t just skip from betrayal to small talk. That’s not how this works. You don’t get to emotionally body slam me, vanish when I needed you…
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How to Protect Your Peace in a World That Feeds Chaos
The Noise That Never Stops We live in a world that never quiets down. The news screams, social media scrolls endlessly, messages demand instant replies, and someone always needs something…
Adaptive Retail: How South African Brands Are Thriving Through Trends & Innovation
Working in the retail space gives me a front-row seat to watch the shifts, experiments, and wins that are shaping the industry. What’s especially exciting about 2025 is seeing how…
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Beauty Events & Industry Networking in the Western Cape: Your 2025 Guide
There’s something magical about the Western Cape. From the breathtaking mountain views to the coastal charm of Cape Town, it’s no surprise that this region also plays host to some…