What advice from a woman has empowered you?

The GLAMOUR team responds.

Editor Pnina Fenster pnina@condenast.co.za

… Louise Hay, godmother of the modern spiritual movement, said it in a book title: “You can heal your life.” I’m a work in progress, but that advice is my north star. Deputy Editor and Beauty Director

Michelle Brownlee Smith michelleb@condenast.co.za

… My mom taught me that words have power. Positive phrases sprout love, negatives cause destruction.

Managing Editor Staci Lazarus staci@condenast.co.za

… and My me, mom “The always one person told my you sister can always rely on is yourself.”

Art Director Ziyaad Bassier ziyaad@condenast.co.za

… My first boss, Loretta de Goede, passed on this tip which I’ve always cherished: “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.”

Senior Copy Editor and Features Writer Eloise Brink eloise@condenast.co.za

… A family friend, Lillian Niemann, taught me to accept compliments gracefully and not to play them down, because people only notice your perceived flaws if you point them out.

Special Projects and Events Manager Sarah Tuft saraht@condenast.co.za

… My mom taught me that I can achieve whatever I put my mind to.

Online Editor Danica van der Veen dan@condenast.co.za

…From Ginny (Bonnie Wright) in Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince: “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” Syndication Executive

Lesley Mathys lesley@condenast.co.za … My mom taught me to ignore negative comments: “Let people talk and you just focus on being a good person.”

Copy Editor Tumi Moletsane tumi@condenast.co.za

… A high-school friend once told me, “Don’t lose sleep over situations you can’t control. As long as you’ve done everything that is in your power, it’s not your problem.” Promotions Assistant

Lauren Williams promotions@condenast.co.za

… I love this from Viola Davis: “Don’t live someone else’s idea of womanhood. Womanhood is you. It is everything that’s inside of you.”

Junior Designer Kirsty Jardine kirsty@condenast.co.za

… I live by Marilyn Monroe’s words: “If I ever let my head down it will be just to admire my shoes.”

Beauty Assistant Yolisa Mjamba yolisa@condenast.co.za

… My favourite advice came from my friend, Lesley: “Don’t let people treat you any kind of way, and don’t allow them to push you around.”

Fashion Assistant Tania Durand taniad@condenast.co.za

… “You’re never to old to follow your dreams,” is advice from my mom that I found particularly empowering.

Fashion Assistant Tina Tshangela fashion@condenast.co.za

… “Stay away from Tinder!” as told to me by my friend Solenne Kamba.

Digital and Editorial Assistant Meg van Eck meganve@condenast.co.za

… My mom’s wise words: “Have female friends from all walks of life.” A clique becomes a bore. GLAMOUR work experience

Zeneth Kakora, Solenne Kamba