A warm welcome to little beauty with brains Shreya A R, who recently joined our fashion platform as a kid model. This gorgeous cutie dazzles with her angelic smile.
This talented girl loves dancing and singing, playing keyboard, anything artistic. She does a small art/craft every single day. She is learning singing, Indian classical dance and keyboard professionally. She loves being out and about and loves having people around all the time. Also loves numbers and is quiet advanced in her maths skills and enjoys playing cricket with her brother. She is full on all the time.
Almost everyone loves spring. Blooming flowers, plenty of sunshine, fragrant breezes – what’s not to love? Our ‘Spring Fashion’ feature is a tribute to this beautiful season.
The models dazzle in vibrant spring outfits. Hope they will inspire you to give your wardrobe a fresh new look and add splashes of colours to your outfits this spring.
Kaveeta Prasad Sujitha Sugunan Piyali Chatterjee Sony Reddy Neha Vyas Audichya Shreya A R Poonam Kumar Alpana Srivastava Natalia Cantwell Shantana Deka Dutta Reetika Bhalla Sweta Siddu Malika Mohan Reeta Josan Anuradha Sharma Tiya Gorain
Meet our featured beauty with brains Dr. Harshim Mahendru, a homeopath based in India.
“Hi, I am Dr Harshim, I am a MD in homeopathy, practicing since 2011 in Ludhiana (India). Besides having my own clinic, I am also working as an associate professor in a medical college. I also have a YouTube channel based on health and fitness (dr harshim’s channel).” – Harshim.
Here is an interview with this talented lady.
what inspired you to become a homeopathic doctor?
I come from a family where everyone is health conscious, and for our medical needs we have always taken homeopathic mode of treatment as it is safe and effective, so I decided to take it up as my profession, it gives me an opportunity to serve humanity as well as enjoy my work.
Can u share some basic health and wellness tips for busy women?
When it comes to one’s own health, women often tend to ignore their health needs and priorities but if women suffer, the entire family suffers, so some basic tips are as follows:
Take care of your nutritional needs, never skip your meals, take a well balanced diet.
Take time out of your busy schedule for yourself and do whatever you like to do in that time, basically try to give time to yourself.
Include an exercise routine in your lifestyle, it can be as simple as a walk, but make sure u do something for your health.
How is homeopathy different from mainstream medicine? Is one better than the other?
Homeopathy is very different from mainstream medicine as in homeopathy we treat the patient as a whole, we put special emphasis on the symptoms of mind in chronic Diseases, because of which, homeopathy leads to miraculous results in chronic diseases.
There is no comparison between the pathies, every pathy has its scope and limitations and all the pathies which have a scientific base and evidence, supporting their existence, definitely give good results.
How do you handle critics?
Criticism and homeopathy goes hand in hand since ages, the basic reason behind this is some quacks which are there in our stream also. Homeopathy is a specialised field with qualified doctors who are really doing well in this field too. Rest I believe in one thing, let your work do all the talking, if I can get good results with my treatment I don’t care about criticism.
A warm welcome to beauty with brains Malika Mohan, who recently joined our fashion platform as a model. This gorgeous girl radiates charm and charisma.
A Software engineer by profession, her passions include travelling to new places, meeting new people and watching movies. She is also crazy about shopping.
Meet our featured beauty with brains Vivienne Dahms, a digital nomad based in Canada.
Vivi is a world traveler & digital nomad who has been to over 70 countries. She guides women to experience life on a deeper level through adventure, travel the world & create memories that fill their heart & inspire them to create a life of their dreams. She currently lives in Canada and focuses a lot on local adventure & living your best life within your city or state.
Here is an interview with this lovely lady:
You have travelled far and wide. What is your favourite holiday destination and why?
I honestly love them all because they all either turn into amazing & mind-blowing memories or into lessons & wisdom.
My favorites though is Vietnam, because of the culture, the food, the beauty of it, the incredible coffee (if you have never heard of egg coffee you are missing out on something!), the variety of landscapes from wide rice fields, beautiful bays to sand dunes, fairy streams and magical rivers flowing through the mountain landscape. Vietnam is a perfect combination of everything and no matter what you are looking for you can find it there! Oh and not to forget: tailor-made clothes for an amazing price.
My second favorite country is Jordan. I was very surprised by the country’s beauty and the hospitality of the Jordanians. I initially traveled to Jordan to see Petra, the one world wonder that was missing for me to check off the list of the seven world wonders. Not really expecting much of it I was so surprised by the clear night sky that made for some of the best star-gazing, floating on the dead sea, chasing sunsets & admiring the desert changing its color, and not to forget – Petra – the ancient city carved in stone. Jordan was one of these countries that is not overcrowded with tourists and is therefore a real jewel that is just waiting for you to be discovered.
You guide women. Are there any special or memorable experiences of your work that you would like to share with us?
There are many! My favorites are when women finally let go of all the things they believe they should do and start stepping into the life they truly desire. Anything is possible for us and this is what I stand for. One woman completely transformed not only her lifestyle but also her whole relationship. What set my heart on fire was that even her kids noticed that life had changed, that everything became more fun & effortless. That all their dreams had turned into memories and that she had never imagined that life could be this good. These are the transformations that I stand behind. A life we can’t get enough of.
If you could change any one thing in this world, what would it be and why?
Other than obviously erasing covid and all its consequences, I would stand for a world where clean water & food is available everywhere. Traveling has opened my eyes to poverty on a whole other level. That there are people living in this world suffering from malnutrition and hunger in a way we will never be able to understand is not only sad but also alarming and how some people in the year 2020 still do not have easy access to clean or fresh water is unbelievable. So I would start with this one thing giving everyone access to food & fresh water.
What does women empowerment mean to you?
For me, women empowerment means giving women the courage & the self-esteem to not only stand up for their rights but also to speak up and build the life they truly desire to live and not a life their family, religion, country, or society expects from them. This also means working together & having each other’s back rather than seeing life or business as a race or competition.
Shantana Deka Dutta, who recently joined our fashion platform as a photographer and jewellery designer, talks about her Tree of Life inspired creations:
“Who doesn’t love the Tree of Life?
Multiple cultures have different mythologies involving the Tree of Life. References to the symbol have been found in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Iran, Ancient Mesopotamia and Urartu, and many more places. The symbol was widely recognized and used in ancient cultures so it is difficult to pinpoint its exact origins and how it spread throughout the world.
Tree of Life Symbolism in different cultures:
Christianity – The Tree of Life is mentioned in the Bible in the Book of Genesis. It is the tree that grows within the Garden of Eden and is the source of eternal life. There are several meanings behind the Tree of Life symbol in Christianity. Some believe it to be the symbol of humanity free from corruption and sin, while others believe it to represent love. The tree is believed to have healing properties and its fruit grants immortality.
Hinduism – the Tree of Life, is depicted by the Eternal Banyan tree, a metaphor for hope.
Buddhism – the Tree of Life is known as the Bhodi-tree and is believed to be the Tree of Enlightenment. It was under this tree that Buddha reached enlightenment so it is seen as a very sacred symbol.
Celtic Beliefs – The Tree of Life is still a prominent symbol in the Celtic beliefs and is depicted in multiple forms. They believe the roots represent the ‘other world’, the trunk represents the mortal world and connects the roots and branches, and the branches represent the world above, or the heavens.
Islam – The Tree of Life is known as the Tree of Immortality in the Quran. It appeared in Eden and is the tree from which Adam and Eve ate after Allah had forbidden them from doing so.
The Tree of Life has always fascinated me. I have been wire wrapping on variations of Tree of Life in copper and silver by adding gemstone chips or just a single pearl and it is so satisfying. I started off with pendants and now I make a wide range of Tree of Life bracelets, anklets, rings and Maang Tikka too.
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Meet our featured beauty with brains Simona Paganetto, an entrepreneur based in Darwin, Australia.
“Hi I am Simona, I’m a migrant from Europe, mum of two kids, I founded ‘I’M PLASTIC FREE’ out of a big passion for sustainability. I’ve just launched an online marketplace for sustainable, ethical & plastic free / upcycled products. It’s like a mini eBay but only for products that fit our criteria. Our goal is to help small Aussie businesses especially during this year of global pandemic and to help people reduce their dependence on plastic! I’m very passionate about this project.” – Simona.
Here is an interview with this very talented and passionate lady:
Tell us more about yourself – your goals, dreams, aspirations etc
Travelling and nature have always been my passion since I was a child, they were the reason I learnt six languages and I was lucky enough to see some of the most amazing areas of our beautiful planet.
Since volunteering to clean the beaches of the stunning Whitsunday Islands from polluting plastics in 2014, I realised how the plastic issue was under reported at the time and how plastic is pervasive in our society to the point that we are ingesting it without really knowing the consequences.
‘I’M PLASTIC FREE Marketplace’ was born in a bid to help Australians reduce their plastic and waste footprint with trusted sustainable products and information in a one stop online marketplace.
My goal is to make it EASIER for Australians to reduce their plastic footprint and have a sustainable lifestyle. All products are carefully selected, they are all either plastic free or made with upcycled materials, they are all ethical, palm oil free, cruelty free and toxin free.
My dream? I imagine a world with less dependence on plastic, and I’ll continue to fight for it… why? For the future of my children!
You migrated to Australia from Europe? What are some of your favourite things about Australia?
Yes, I had a promising and well-paid corporate career in Switzerland, I had friends and a good network but left everything behind to come to Australia, following love.
It was a bit challenging at the beginning, since we always lived in regional areas and I struggled to find a line of work I was truly passionate about, but ultimately, I decided to be an entrepreneur and dedicate myself to a cause I’m really passionate about.
Australia is a great country in which to live and raise children. The abundance and diversity of nature is second to none, the country is vast and the climate so diverse. My favourite things about Australia are its multiculturalism, the easy goingness of people & the concept of mateship.
What does women empowerment mean to you?
Having worked in a male dominated industry like Med Tech for ten years, it was hard for a woman with a non-engineering background to show my capabilities and values. Social media were not present at the time and gender equality was much less talked about than it is now. Still, even as a non-engineer I was able to provide a design feature for a medical device product, which was then accepted by engineers and surgeons and patented also under my name. Women empowerment means to me that no matter your gender, no matter your education background, your age or status in a company, everyone can contribute to a great idea. We are all equal. Ultimately, women should not have to work harder and longer to be recognised for what they do. I’ll definitely teach my daughter to never give up on her dreams.
A warm welcome to beauty with brains Reeta Josan, who recently joined our fashion platform as a model. This glamorous girl manages to look chic in whatever she wears.
Her passions include fashion, styling, blogging and makeup. Feel free to check out her Instagram:
A warm welcome to beauty with brains Shweta Kaur, who recently joined our fashion platform as a model. This style icon is fashionable from head to toe.
Her hobbies include swimming and going to the gym. Clothes and makeup are her passions, she likes trying new fashion and exploring different kinds of makeup.
A warm welcome to beauty with brains Sareya Akber who recently joined our fashion platform as a model and jewellery designer. This talented stunner is also a makeup artist and the founder of Tribal Bohemian Findings:
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