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I Fell In Love And Married The Boy Next Door!
Actress and entrepreneur Hayley Owen, 32, sits down with Julia Bain to talk about acting, feeling star-struck, and the secret to her happy marriage.
Going Solo
Choosing to start a new chapter alone – whether it’s a business or motherhood – can be daunting, but these three women share their amazing stories about taking the risk…
Pill-Free Ways To Beat Pain
Hate taking meds? Try these natural tips, tricks and buys instead.
Flower Power
Flowers, indoor herbs, and even houseplants have loads of benefits to calm or energise you
Give Yourself A Career Makeover
Ready to take your skills to the next level or kick-start a new career path? Here are 10 top courses – free and paid – that will help you upskill for a job upgrade.
Organise The Kids' Rooms
Is your little one’s room a disaster zone? These clever storage fixes are child’s play!
Kim Schulze
5FM radio presenter Kim Schulze, 31, chats to Essentials about writing horror stories, her mild craft addiction, and love for radio…
From Maritzburg to Mars
Meet Dr Adriana Marais, the woman who has signed up for a one-way mission to Mars.
I Needed to Get Away or I Was Going to Die
Melanie Clarke, 32, suffered violence for years at the hands of her boyfriend. Now she helps women going through the same ordeal.
‘I Love Making Women Feel Glamorous'
Fashion designer Vesselina Pentcheva, 42, talks to Françoise Gallet about the great loves of her life: fashion and family, and how the devil’s in the detail...
New Ways To Find Happiness
Tech is transforming the way we live our lives, for the better. Three women share how they used apps and online courses to enact big changes...
For Love That Lasts, Say ‘I Do...... For Now?'
How do you make love last forever? A recent book argues that we shouldn’t have to – and that, in fact, deliberately marrying someone for a temporary time period is the way forward.
5 Ways To Ace Your Interview
Looking to land that dream job? Give yourself an extra edge with these smart tips that’ll put you heads and shoulders above the rest…
‘I Needed A Transplant So My Mom Gave Me Her Kidney'
Georgia Mountney, 24, talks about how her mother, Elizabeth, gave her the gift of life – twice.
7 Ways To Free Up Space On Your Phone
Phone keep crashing because there are too many photos on it? Here are our top snappy tips. You’re welcome!
'It's Incredible How Quickly Your Life Can Change'
TV presenter and blogger Roxy Burger, 30, chats to Leigh Hermon about growing up in front of the camera, her new presenting gig on How Do I Look? South Africa, and her exciting next chapter: motherhood…
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
''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
Laugh Yourself Happy
Can you really trick your body into thinking you’re happy? Experts think so
Spring Clean Your Life
Here’s how to declutter your home, clear your mind, and make space for what really matters
'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
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
'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
5 Reasons... You Should Keep A Diary
Letting your thoughts loose in a journal could be the key to better health and personal happiness
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...
5 Things A Debt Psychologist Wants You To Know
Are you drowning in debt? Here are five top tips from a financial expert...
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
five minutes with... isla fisher
the hollywood star on her lifelong passion for reading, her surprising writing career and her new kids’ books
Say Cheese!
A cheeseboard makes the perfect end to a meal, or even a lovely supper in its own right – here’s how to put one together to please all tastes.
My Body, The Warrior
We sometimes forget how strong we are, especially when we face challenges like illness or disability. These three women share the battles their bodies fought… and won.