Building Self-Esteem for Kids

Today on my radio show “Interview with a Fairy Godmother” on 101.9 Chai FM, I will be interviewing a woman who is not only living her dreams but is passionate about making a difference to children in South Africa and across the globe.

Over the last 5 years, Zelna Lauwrens has built Equal Zeal into a successful business with 19 franchises across the country.

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Equal Zeal is on a mission to help and support children to develop their self-esteem, confidence and the other tolls needed to give them a firm foundation for life ahead.

January 31, 2011   No Comments

Happy New Year Daring Dreamers

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A little 2011 New Year’s Message from the Fairy G and some words of advice on setting your goals and making your dreams come true!

(Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=835aWfEYS2k)

January 3, 2011   No Comments

The Power of Reflection

As we come into the last month of 2010, this is the PERFECT time to look back on the year that has past and reflect on what worked for you and what didn’t in 2010.  Reflection is a powerful process for learning and growing and helping you to create a kick-ass 2011!

Watch this video for tips on Reflection

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Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q1D085f_Aw

And if you are in Jozi and Cape Town come and do a 2 hour “Power of Reflection Session” with the Fairy Godmother on Wednesday 1st December or Monday 13th DecemberMore info

Special Thanks goes to Caryn Manning, one of our Fairy Godmother Community members for taking her “leap of faith” and shooting and creating this video as her first steps to living her dream of being a documentary film-maker.  Caryn, you ROCK! Sprinkles of Fairy dust to you!

November 30, 2010   No Comments

Connecting to your Creativity

The Fairy Godmother participating in Creativity Gym

Today on “Interview with a Fairy Godmother” on 101.9 Chai FM at 15h00 – I will be interviewing Michelle Jacobs about how she took the Leap of Faith to leave her corporate job and pursue her dream of being an artist.  Her journey has led her to start Creativity Gym, to help other people get into contact with their creative selves and to aid in their personal development.

Below is a little video of Michelle in 2009 after facilitating her first Creativity Gym session.

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November 29, 2010   1 Comment

Going Green with Michelle Thomas

Going green with Michelle Thomas

Today on “Interview with a Fairy Godmother”, I will be interviewing Michelle Thomas from Build it Green.  Michelle is a woman on a mission to get South Africa into Green and Susatiable Living – whether it is recycling, growing your own veggies, collecting rain water, using solar panels etc. etc.  If you want to know ANYTHING about going green Michelle is your lady.

Michelle is a Daring Dreamer and part of the Fairy Godmother Community and over the last year she has built her passion for the earth, environment and sustainability into her incredible business called Build it Green.

Listen today at 15h00 on 101.9 Chai FM.

November 22, 2010   No Comments

Making a Massive Difference by Living his Dream

Today on “Interview with a Fairy Godmother” at 15h00 – 15h30 on 101.9 Chai FM, I will be talking to one of my favourite Daring Dreamers, Mike Walker.

the Gogo Beanie launch was magic

Mike has turned a simple idea into an NGO that is impacting disadvantaged communities and empowering  thousands of women’s lives – that idea is called GoGo Beanies.

A few months ago I wrote the story about how Gogo Beanies started… read more.

For more info on GoGo Beanies go to their website http://www.gogoknit.org/

or become a fan on Facebook

November 8, 2010   1 Comment

Upcoming Workshops and Talks

Growing Wings 12 Week Program

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Date: Starts Tuesday 7 February - Thursday 3 May

Time: 12 weeks

Venue: Online

Cost: On application

Johannesburg – “Dream Mapping & Goal Setting” workshop

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Date: Sunday 4 March 2012

Time: 10h00-18h30

Venue: Sandton

Cost: R990

“Money Magic” – 12 week Online Program

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Date: Next course starts 5th March 2012

Time: 12 week program

Venue: Online!

Cost: R 1800