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This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸   Spotlight on Charmaine Idris   Founder of Diva Headwraps, a headwrap fashion brand that empowers women to embrace their inner queen and love her fiercely. My passion for living life to the fullest is grounded in nurturing my mind, my body and my spirit. Armed with wisdom, insight, patience, humility and gratitude.   I navigate this journey called life with enthusiasm and a mindset of steel because of my sisters who have travelled the rocky road to success and freedom before me. In South Africa we say "Ubuntu" which means "I am because we are."   Image: Writing workshop presented by Nothing Ever Happens In Brisbane.   Get to know her work: www.divaheadwraps.com @divaheadwraps   Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸 Spotlight on Catherine Loppy   GAMBIA AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR, WRITER & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR   Catherine, an award-winning author, writer, and blogger, serves in community leadership and executive board roles, providing mentorship to young people and women, and contributing to community strategic plans and policies.   Led by compassion and a community-orientated lifestyle, Catherine takes joy in seeing people maximise their potential and step into their purpose. She is also a social entrepreneur with community & national awards as a result, change advocate, speaker, and a Project Manager.    Get to know her work: https://lnkd.in/gU5Pv8W7 Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen

As the world continues to commemorate International Women’s History Month, we witness the coming together in conferences, events, breakfasts, and speeches. These are not mere platitudes. With intentionality, impact, honour, representation, and visibility – the benchmark and equilibrium are recalibrated HIGHER. For us at Living Colour Magazine - from the feature cover to the back cover of this maiden feature celebrating and honouring these 94 Australians of African descents is a pivotal opportunity demonstrating the collective significance and impact made daily by women across our nation, challenging undeserving stereotypes, shaping perceptions, reframing narratives, and inspiring little futures. From the personal events attended as Publisher for Living Colour Magazine, and the events gleaned into (both local and interstate), the boundless calibre and esteem of presenters, the purpose-driven attendees, government agencies, and corporate support heralds – Australia our future is bright. Let us keep raising the bar. With increased inclusion of Indigenous Women on panels and speaking engagements, we know 'alone, a woman has power; but collectively women have impact' (Shelly Zelis). #LivingColourMagazine #ThePropheticHub #ResolvedWoman #djgngr #tenikomo

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸   Spotlight on Anthea Balfour   A Consulting Somatic Psychotherapist & Sexologist currently training Business Owners & C-Suite Leaders in Embodied Intelligence & leadership development.   As an executive mentor she supports entrepreneurs throughout Australia & Internationally & is the Founder of Matryarch Consulting, Wholehearted Leadership Retreats & Wild Society Business Networking Platform.   Get to know her work: https://lnkd.in/geaPsy25 www.matryarch.com Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen 

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸 Spotlight on Yenenesh Nigusse   Dance has provided me with a platform for genuine belonging. As a cultural ambassador, I am dedicated to showcasing the richness of African culture through meticulously crafted dance performances, educational workshops, and captivating shows.   My work extends across educational institutions, events and festivals nationwide, contributing to a professional and impactful representation of African culture. Marek Knappe @marek.knappe Image location: Woodford Folk Festival 2023/24 (African Dance Workshop)    Get to know her work: https://lnkd.in/et7-YYBA Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸 Spotlight on Christine Mudavanhu   ZIMBABWE AUSTRALIAN FOUNDER, TECH ENTREPRENEUR AND DEI CHAMPION   Christine is the founder of Utano Global, pioneers in DEI by leveraging Virtual Reality and gamification to foster inclusive cultures.   With a focus on psychological safety and bias management, her work empowers inclusive leadership, amplifies women of colour's voices, and advocates for equitable opportunities globally.   Get to know her work:   https://lnkd.in/g5zKDUC2 Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸 Spotlight on Joëlle Kabamba   CONGO AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR, MINISTER, LIFE COACH AND SPEAKER.    Joëlle, armed with a high-spirited personality, has been an active community builder for over two decades, with a genuine love and passion for all people.   Host and founder of the annual Christian singles conference ‘Indivisible’, birthed out of her latest book, Unexpected Gift.   Beyond her work at her local council, Joëlle recently planted Gather Church in Southeast Melbourne, where she also serves as the Lead Pastor. Get to know more about her work: https://lnkd.in/gq6WN74m https://lnkd.in/gsD5N956 www.gather-church.org Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸 Spotlight on Dorcas Maphakela   SOUTH AFRICA AUSTRALIAN MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVE   Combining writing, visual arts and holistic well-being advocacy in her practice. She is a South African-born Mopedi woman who relocated to Australia by choice in 2007 and became a citizen in 2012.   She has extensive media and community engagement experience. She is a TV presenter, public speaker and founder of the Antenna Award-winning, OZ AFRICAN TV (OATV); a platform that celebrates African diaspora people in Australia. Dorcas is also the co-founder of Yo CiTY, an African-led platform that champions culturally diverse experiences through art and music.   Get to know her work: https://lnkd.in/gyg2qv_n ozafricantv.com.au Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen  

This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸 Spotlight on Tendayi Ganga ZIMBABWE AUSTRALIAN PASTOR, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AUTHOR, AND FOUNDER OF BORN TO SHINE, AND HOST OF WOMEN AND FAMILY CENTRED EVENTS AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY TEAM EMPOWERING WOMEN. Tendayi is a recipient of multiple accolades including being the highly commended Finalist 2023 Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government Multicultural Community Champion Award, Finalist ACT Government Woman of The Year Award 2022; Inductee in the Honour’s Roll ACT 2022; ABC Multicultural Community Champion Award Winner 2021; Community Champion Award Winner Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) 2019, Finalist Service One Alliance Bank Do Good Community Award 2020. Her organization, Born To Shine is the Award Winner for the ACT Multicultural Community Champion Award 2020 and ZAA Community Organisation of the Year 2019. Tendayi’s dedication to her community has been acknowledged widely through awards such as the African Australian Community Ambassador Award 2018, African Australian Community Initiatives Award Winner 2016, Alliance Bank Do Good 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award Finalist and is the UN Peace Keeping Mission Medal Recipient. Tendayi is passionate about helping others to live a purposeful and meaningful life and firmly believes that “the challenges we face in life are not meant to break us but make us stronger”. Photo credit: Sobhan Get to know her work: https://lnkd.in/g4nXs9pH  https://lnkd.in/gMjZpraU Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen

🌸This #WomensHistoryMonth, Living Colour Magazine is giving some remarkable women ‘their flowers’ through a special daily feature in March. Statistics say we work three times harder to achieve what everybody else does. Despite the obstacles, you are achieving with grace, resolve, and tenacity. This is what living on purpose looks like. Awe Inspiring! 🌸   Spotlight on Ursula Lepporoli AMERICAN-AUSTRALIAN FINANCE AND TAX SPECIALIST Ursula is a dynamic KPMG Partner driving talent mobility across borders through her expertise in tax. She is Tax and Legal lead for Victoria and is known and respected for building culture while making tax fun. Her 18-year career is marked by a relentless dedication to empowering individuals while optimising processes and systems for the future. She is an appointed member of the ATO’s Tax Practitioners Stewardship Group. Recognised as the Global Mobility Champion of the Year in 2022, Ursula is a highly sought after speaker and a LinkedIn Influencer where she enjoys sharing financial and tax insights. Ursula is the executive sponsor for the Money Matters employee resource group at KPMG where she hopes to help close the gap in wealth at retirement between women and men. Ursula is passionate about giving back and serves on the advisory board for Talent Beyond Borders. She is currently the Chair of the Board for The Substation and also serves as a board director for Multicultural Arts Victoria. Photo credit: REBECCA TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY Get to know more: https://lnkd.in/eSfQHqaK Check out the full listing in Living Colour Magazine Issue 002. All stockist enquiries to info@livingcolourmagazine.com.au #WomensHistoryMonth #LivingOnPurpose #Empowerment #Inspiration #LivingColourMags #womensupportingwomen