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W Women’s Magazine Krisztina Konya Anna Konya Elena Ionela Success & Authentic Leadership Coach Intuitive Abstract Artist Investment Advisor Maria Maier Anntoinettemarie Williams Sherry Wurgler International Executive Coach Lifestyle Management Coach Best-Selling Author

Ngoc Lan Nguyen CONTENT Creative Thinker Myriam Adda Miss Economic World 2020 Krisztina Konya Success & Authentic Leadership Coach ANNA KONYA INTUITIVE ABSTRACT ARTIST Julia Pazmandy Inspirational Personality Elena Ionela Investment Advisor Sheila W. Whiting Founder of R.O.H.M Maria Maier International Executive Coach Anntoinettemarie Williams Health and Lifestyle Management Coach Sherry Wurgler Best-Selling Author CONTENT

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Ngoc Lan Nguyen Creative Thinker As a self-motivated leader and creative thinker with a deep understanding of the banking industry with over 20 years of banking experience, I understand that regulatory compliance in the financial services industry is essential for strategy planning and business development. I help my clients achieve outcomes, solve problems and achieve their At Agribank, I am a strategic goals. I use my network to connect my clients to needed seasoned leader in resources needs or to potential customers. At Gmbres, our clients’s capital mobilization, success is ours. We help our clients achieve sustainable and long- credit management, term development. We support SMEs and individuals who want to corporate finance and start and expand their businesses in Vietnam. in resolving issues related to regulation I am an active learner and listener. I always listen to understand. and policy. Sometimes, I want to do something, write something to make all members in my company think about life, love life and be motivated I am expert in P2P at work. finance, supporting safe and sound At Gmbres, our culture is creating an environment where our people portfolio growth and can inspire confidence, strengthen their skills and knowledge to giving my clients value evolve our expertise. We are focused in challenging ourselves to and service. flourish as professionals that we can bring our best to our clients. As we always know our clients are the center of all our activities. As a Deputy CEO in Gmbres Co., Ltd., I work hard with a high attention to detail and quality. With good analytical ability and deep understanding of the market, financial products, companies, I can identify efficiency and market opportunities, develop complete business strategies and give my clients valued independent advice. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Myriam Adda My name is Myriam ADDA and I'm 21 years old. I live in the sud of France : Toulouse. I am currently in the 3rd year of a Bachelor Business & Marketing School. I practice several dances : modern jazz, bachata and oriental dance. I' ve been in the world of modeling for 6 years. I’m very excited every time I have a shooting or do a fashion show. To promote and to show the designers’ talents is a real passion for me. And the weeks are never the same when you are a model. Indeed, it allows me to travel anywhere in France or abroad. I meet lovely and rewarding people each time. The little girl’s dream becomes real. It's a great chance for me to wear amazing dresses and clothes from famous creators. I love fashion. I think that the more I was invited recently to the 74 Edition of the Cannes important thing to know is: you need Festival. That was such an impressive moment to to like what you do. To have self- meet actors that marked the cinema’s world. confidence, to be convinced about your beauty and your personality I have many projects on the way, particularly in the help to approach the legitimacy! cinema that is something that had always fascinated me. Then, you need to be surrounded by good people. For me, my mother is I have also created with a friend professional my manager since I was 15 years old photographer my training to help beginner models when I started. I participate at a lot of who want to start in the world of modeling to acquire Fashion Week for several designers, the basics. interviews in magazines and advertising for prestigious brands. Last year I have been selected as Miss Economic World 2020 And Ambassador of Superstar Art Foundation. Miss Economic World 2020 WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER



WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Krisztina Konya Success & Authentic Leadership Coach Krisztina is deeply a passionate person, who believes that we are all destined for greatness and, we all can be successful in all areas of our lives. The first step in achieving success is to unleash the power of self-love and to know ourselves well, to have a good understanding of who we really are. Krisztina is success & authentic leadership & empowerment coach, company owner, motivational speaker, and author. She has a solid academic background with a Degree in Business Management, NLP Practitioner Certificate, and she is a Spiritual Life coach. she moved to London – in the UK - in 2014, she completely She is the author of the book changed her way of thinking about life, health, relationships, “Re-act and change your life” money, and success, by changing her mindset she changed (2019) and co-author, with her life for the better. another ten amazing life coaches and inspirational She believes that without action and motivation, a dream women, of the “Find Your Self” will only remain a dream. At first, she encourages people to handbook, published in 2021. listen to their inner voice and healthily love themselves, as success will follow undoubtedly. She is also the host of the Truth Runners talk show, She learned that success is highly influenced by how much where participants share real we love and respect ourselves and what you think of life stories, to inform, educate yourself is far more important than what others think of and empower others. She was you. born and raised in Transylvania, but from a very It is crucial in our journey to know who we are and what is young age she always felt the our purpose, and from knowing all of this we can build up urge to try out something new, successful businesses from the heart and live a happy and to be “somebody”. She ran joyful life. away from home with only a backpack and the desire in her heart to have a good life. She was only 19. Since then, she struggled many times throughout her life, but when… WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Krisztina is a self-taught motivator, inspirational woman, extremely ambitious and always ready to accept new challenges, with a keen interest in the study of the self. Her mission is to encourage women to find their path towards empowerment, to help them, to hold the space for them to achieve this by giving them some of the most valuable and practical tools that helped her personally with her journey toward self development,self- love, growth, and fulfilment. She helps clients from all over the world to recognize what is missing in their life, to renew the positive thoughts in themselves and to replenish and revitalize their old self. She is doing this by workshops, one-to-one and group coaching, speaking and through her Truth Runners talk show. If you want to find out more about Krisztina, feel free to drop her an email to [email protected] or get in touch with her by visiting her growing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bre aktherulesleadership You can also visit her website: www.krisztinakonya.com Krisztina WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Her teambuilding Workshops are interactive, using the tools given by Abstract Art painting and a holistic approach. During the classes Anna sometimes offers guided group meditations too. ANNA KONYA Some of the artworks can be seen exposed Beside her in the studio of Reflex Zones Tirana, as well work on the INTUITIVE ABSTRACT ARTIST as in the home/ studio where she works and field of art, creates them. As an artist, she is willing to Anna offers Anna is an artist from Eastern Europe. Born in share through Art, her philosophy about face treatment Romania, Hungarian by nationality, she has lived Love, Light and bring awareness about the with essential in different countries, always searching for her power of Love within everyone. oils, and full true path. She first came to Albania in 2018, body relax later she decided to live and work in this Her artworks are available and possible to massage. beautiful country. see upon a pre-arranged time.Besides being Earlier this year an artist, Anna is offering to everyone the she started a Her main motivation is rooted in her will to be possibility for one-to-one Art (therapeutic) project called\" alive and to live a worthy life according to her classes where the client has her full The Queen soul's purpose. To recognize the generational attention, privacy, and discretion, a safe project\". Works wounds, to understand and cure. As a woman place to explore itself, to experiment with that shemakes healing from invisible wounds and traumas, she the freedom of creativity through art, and an for this project always feels the urge to help and support others open conversation. range from in their path. cards to Anna also organises group art classes for canvasses. Anna’s art is Intuitive Abstract drawing and children and Intuitive Art Workshops for painting. The drawings are done with felt tips groups of friends, colleagues (team building), They are all and markers, the paintings are acrylic paint on or family members for better understanding unique but use canvas or sketch paper. The world reflected in of each other and empowering the similar logo’s her colourful artworks is a world of Love, Light, connection and acceptance of each other’s and tell positive vibrations, and all of them are meant to differences. women: bring joy and uplifting emotions to people. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 \"Remember who you are. And change the game” These works are about collaboration. About respecting and supporting each other. To encourage every one of us to step out from the game. A game settled by a patriarchal society, a game of competition, of suppressing and dividing. They are a call to heal generations of wounds. To heal ourselves and the coming generations.50% of the price of these artworks is donated to girls and women who are victims of abuse. In 2021 her donations went to Shtepia Rozalba from Lesha countryside. Her Queens can also be made on demand, for a special occasion or to strengthen an existing project from an NGO/CSO. Her ability to speak several languages helped her during the years to connect with women from all around the world, and due to her caring nature, Anna was active volunteer for non-profit organizations in the purpose of disaster and humanitarian relief, she is a qualified First Aid instructor, fire-fighter, and diver. Anna enjoys travelling, learning about new cultures and loves teaching people about her art, vision and finding the purpose in their lives. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER



WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Julia Pazmandy Inspirational Personality troubling past, determine a path for the present, and Julia Pazmandy lives to help people consider what should be next for her in the future. It and is dedicated to sharing positivity was a defining period in her life and moved her to a as far and wide as she can. Born in passion for helping others. While taking the time to Siberia, Russia, she has lived in work on herself, Julia reached out to others through France, Spain, Cyprus and moved to social posts, offering to help anyone coping with Canada 20 years ago. Julia’s similar challenges – to simply talk or even provide cosmopolitan upbringing exposed business advice. her to rich cultures and many languages, and provided an “I had something to give, and people started reaching appreciation for diversity, a vitality out,” she says. “It gave me purpose.”Julia had for life, and deep empathy for the previously studied psychology, psychosomatics, and struggles and challenges of people. had familiarity with psychiatry. But most importantly, she felt that her own personal journey to recovery and Her parents came from two years of helping people could benefit and inspire different worlds – Julia’s mother others. Throughout her life, friends and colleagues from an aristocratic family of would often seek her counsel and support professionals, while her father had a much more humble upbringing and rose from extreme poverty. Growing up was a dichotomy of enlightening worldly experiences and, at a much too young age, coping with the emotional struggles of a troubled parent. In her professional life, Julia initially took the path of a businesswoman and entrepreneur. During these formative years she operated a total of six businesses, ultimately selling four of them and continuing to manage two. It was no small feat as a mother of three young children and with the added pressures of a difficult upbringing, combined with frenetic business and personal lives. Eventually it all became too much for her to cope with, and Julia had hit the emotional bottom. She needed to recapture happiness and consider a new path. Julia sought guidance and counselling support – to understand and deal with her… WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 “I think people were always drawn to me, and perhaps believed that I'm genuine and have deep empathy,” she says. “I like to work with people and help them through their personal struggles and difficult times, whether it’s in their relationships, professional lives or how they might feel about themselves. ”What started as smaller expressions of care and love given towards those she knew and became associated with, in years since, has grown into a much greater thing. Today Julia gives counseling and life coaching to many people who have sought her out, mostly by word of mouth from others. They’ve also discovered her through the inspirational thoughts, personal reflections, and counsel that she shares on social media channels. Julia believes she has developed a unique approach to helping others, describing it as three dimensional or 3D.“I use my knowledge, senses, wisdom and experience all at once,” Julia says. “I have strong intuition, which helps me understand people. My empathy helps me relate to them. My experience gives me an ability to deliver results and help them achieve success through actionable advice.“ “When I help someone work through a childhood trauma, a post-traumatic stress, their fears, depression, or other things, I try to be aware of when someone may be anxious or overwhelmed. When that happens, I might use personal guided meditation to help them feel calmer. ”Julia’s future will be one of continuing to help others and “investing her time, energy, heart and soul” into what has become a devotion. “I want to motivate and inspire people. I want to help them focus, to see possibilities, to regain their motivation. I’m here to help WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER



WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Elena Ionela Investment Advisor Arrived in UAE in June 2000 with only $30 in my pocket, zero English but with high dreams which give me the power & strength to push myself everyday to achieve higher & higher goals. Started from zero (waitress at Crown Plaza Hotel) in just few years have climbed the leather and started working in banking sector with exposure to multiple industries and proven track record of revenue generating, credit lending, assets base finance, business development and proactively managing a solid portfolio of Mid Corporate & Large Corporate Clients. and best investment opportunities for local and As a Relationship Manager, been international investors. My next goal is to become one of proactively managing and the most trusted and professional real estate agents in building a solid portfolio of Mid UAE and internationally. Corporate & Large Corporate Clients with annual turnover ranging between 100 Mil – 2 Billion, across all industries focusing on Assets Base Finance, Real Estate Finance & Working Capital facilities secured by assets. My professional experiences have also greatly enriched my understanding of business; hence building a diversified and growing portfolio of clients across various industries to balance risk and revenue. For the past 2 years I have shifted my career to real-estate where I can combine all experience accumulated over the years and at the same time have the fulfilment of finding the right home for every family… WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Sheila W. Whiting Founder of R.O.H.M In 1956, a baby girl was born. I entered in this that I carried from one relationship to world head, shoulders, stomach, legs, and feet; another. I spent my entire life from with ten perfect fingers, ten perfect toes, and childhood to adulthood chasing love and healthy lungs yet, born into an imperfect world! acceptance in all the wrong places only to be hurt repeatedly. I grew up making unhealthy My name is Sheila Ward Whiting. No matter how choices that made a mess of my life. As a perfect I was at birth, I was born into an imperfect result, I thought my dreams and goals were world, taken home to a broken family, surrounded shattered forever! by many tormenting spirits, and a house full of turmoil. There was no love, no joy, no peace, and To God be the glory, that wasn’t the end of no happiness anywhere. my story! It was the beginning of unforeseen miracles, signs, and wonders! I fell in the Abandon by my parents at the age of four and a arms of the right man, my Lord and Savior, half, I remember being taken to a white wood Jesus Christ. It was through his unconditional framed house trimmed in dark gray, where I love I found my purpose in the middle of my received my final hug from my birth mother and mess! God turned my mess into a message left in the care of a stranger, my foster care for his glory! mother. One day, I was rescued by an angel, my paternal grandmother. I am a licensed minister, intercessor, prayer warrior, and motivational speaker who I am grateful I have no memory of the mental pain ignites the power of God through my story, I felt at that age; however, the unhealthy seeds testimonies, and messages of hope. My planted in me as a little girl became a backpack platform is every place the soles of my feet filled with baggage (abandonment, rejection, tread and wherever my voice can be heard. brokenness, etc.) WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 I am a testament of God’s healing power. In April 2011, God performed a miracle in my life. I am a woman of incredible faith, who overcame a brain aneurysm! Today, I’m still standing walking in victory! I have had the privilege of gracing various platforms, The Hope Connection-Rhema Gospel Radio, Called2Inspire Radio Show, Called2Inspire Empowerment Conference, Called2Inspire International Book Tour, and Warriors of the Word Prayer line. I was featured as one of “Called2Inspire” Top 25 Most Inspiring Women and “Women of Dignity Magazine” Top Fifty Unstoppable Innovators. I am an author with a published book entitled, \"An Imperfect Vessel Chosen for God’s Glory” with a universal message from God that there is hope in this imperfect world. My book assignment took a life of its own with a greater purpose. It birthed a family ministry. I am the proud founder and visionary of I am known among my peers as a spiritual mid-wife “Restorer of Hope Ministries (R.O.H.M)” who helps others birth their dreams, visions, and and “Restorer of Hope Diamond Book goals. I am a catalyst that God is using to bring the Club” Through these platforms, I have body of Christ back to His original plan for man. partnered with several ministries and connected with many authors and together (one body) we are bridging the gap between God and man. Branded by the blood of Jesus, the Restorer of Hope family are Soul Seekers – Soul Planters for the kingdom of God. We are waging war, proclaiming God’s people back to the kingdom of God. We have purposed in our hearts to restore hope, resurrect dreams/goals, and reactivate purpose for the glory of God! In an addition to being a devoted wife to SHEILA Curtis Whiting, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, I discovered the joy of supporting, mentoring, counseling, motivating, and encouraging others through my God-given gifts. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER



WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Maria Maier International Executive Coach Whether you are a young adult putting your dream to the test, entrepreneur looking for success, or an individual striving to become a great leader in your organization – Maria believes everyone has unlimited potential to offer the world, and it’s her privilege to help individuals and organizations move in the desired direction to reach the goals. Maria learned the meaning of Japanese proverb “Fall seven times, stand up eight” and the power of resilience at a young age when her parents worked hard to survive the Perestroika era in the Soviet Union. She has always valued the community and realized how effective communication can bring great results during the Office Hour with the city residents. The first major project Maria tackled in her career back in 2002 was launching a subsidized mortgage system to make housing more affordable in the city of Volzhskiy, Russia where she was an Executive Assistant to the Mayor’s 1st Deputy in a large City Hall. Maria has been working in various roles in the culture, and raise employee’s level of American higher education since 2004, where awareness towards personal goals and full she learned the difference between potential. communicating and connecting, an importance of student work and study experience, the Her mentor John C. Maxwell was named effectiveness of various aspects of academic “World’s Most Influential Leadership Expert” operations. by Inc. Magazine and voted “#1 Leader in Business” by the American Management This past June Maria has successfully delivered Association, John’s books have reached the top a comprehensive and engaging training for of the New York Times bestseller list, and his entrepreneurs and young leaders in the City of organizations have trained more than 6 million Volzhsky, Russia. She is committed to bring leaders worldwide, including executives from world class and proven communication and Coca-Cola, Walmart, Capital One, IBM, and the team building strategies and programs to Marine Corps. individuals and businesses to achieve their growth goals. Since joining highly reputable John Maxwell Team in early 2020 and becoming a certified Maria has also developed and facilitated highly Coach, Trainer and Speaker, Maria is following effective training programs to boost employee her passion and commitment to add value… engagement during remote operations, improve the performance results, strengthen… WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 to her clients by offering executive coaching Today’s young people face many challenges – different from sessions around the globe. She can help you struggles with confidence, fear of failure, and what leaders close the gap between where you are and bullying. As parents, teachers, and leaders, we and where you really want to be, so you can thrive can do something about it! In October Maria entrepreneurs in life and work, and reach the vision and goals participated in a youth movement Global Youth normally find in you have for current stage of your life and Initiative to empower children from over 20 the consulting career. countries to be the change they wish to see in and coaching the world! industry. John C. Maxwell says “Leadership is influence, nothing more nothing less”. Almost everyone She also partnered with City Youth Bureau and Maria’s life has the opportunity to lead in some capacity. schools to deliver youth leadership programs motto is a However, to maximize your influence one must and equip young people with tools about a quote of her continually be growing in these seven factors positive self-image, respect, failing forward mentor John C. enrich the attitude, improve communication toward success, and become the change they Maxwell “Be a styles, and expand self-confidence: character, want to see in their community and beyond. river, not a relationships, intuition, knowledge, experience, reservoir”. You ability, past success. In her spare time, Maria loves spending time can find more with her family, traveling, camping or bike information on Maria lives in Central New York, USA with her riding, reading books, serving diverse her website and husband, four children, and their white furry community. Maria knows that she is fulfilling connect on baby Liza. Ever since her very first English her life purpose here on earth by helping LinkedIn. tutoring job while pursuing her degree in individuals unlock their potential, and achieve Business Management, she has always enjoyed great results because her approach is very… working with youth. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Anntoinettemarie is a health and lifestyle management coach who has dedicated herself to the liberation of those weighed down by the superhero’s cape. Having undergone this life- altering change first hand, she has taken the years following her transition to develop a uniquely holistic approach to restoring balance in the lives of those she works with. Once an overworked administrator in corporate America, Anntoinettemarie was set on the path to health and lifestyle management when the result of her superwoman syndrome became clear. Despite her Anntoinettemarie Williams accomplishments, success at climbing the corporate Health and Lifestyle Management Coach ladder, and ability to be seen as a ‘superwoman’ by She’s earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University her colleagues and loved of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Master’s degree in Divinity from Grace ones alike, it was clear that Bible College, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Community a shift in focus to her own Leadership from Marquette University. wellbeing and personal freedom was needed. These fields of study are all intricately woven together to form the foundation of her work. She has continued to build upon that Since beginning that foundation by creating a thriving community of like-minded journey, she has gone on to mentors and coaches and has even gone on to co-author and make health and lifestyle publish three titles on the subjects of health, wellness, parenting management her life's and lifestyle management with other established professionals in work, aware of the drastic, her field. positive changes it has yielded her. Favorite Quote: You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love’s no longer being served.” – Nina Simone Anntoinettemarie aims to Anntoinettemarie Williams appears weekly on YouTube, and empower, encourage and Facebook where she motivates and inspires thousands. Married inspire through wellness with seven adult children she enjoys, traveling, photography, education and client- tennis and spending time with her Golden Doodle. specific coaching, Anntoinettemarie has WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER deepened her existing skills as an educator, spiritual advisor, and community advocate to do just that.

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WOMEN’S MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022 Sherry Wurgler Best-Selling Author Sherry Wurgler is a practicing Registered Nurse with over 25 years’ experience, mainly in the field of in- patient psychiatric nursing. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Leadership. Sherry has a passion to help women overcome negative self-talk and doubt and to regain their confidence. She offers her clients the support and tools needed to transcend their limiting beliefs and guide them to a higher place of personal growth and development. She draws on both her own personal and professional experiences to help others find peace in their lives. Sherry is a #1 International best- selling author and has written in many anthologies. She published her memoir, Surviving Ritual Abuse: A Story of Courage and Resilience, in 2018, which also reached #1 best- selling status as well. She has been featured in several reputable publications including: WomLead, New and Noteworthy, Be ‘Of, and Create the Ripple. Sherry is available to speak on servant leadership, professional development, resilience, self- empowerment, confidence, gratitude, and positive psychology. WOMEN IS A SUPER POWER

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