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Friends of YLW - Meet Pauline, Louise & Nikki

At You're Looking Well, wellness is more than a routine—it’s about strength, support, and empowerment. We spoke with three inspiring members of The Sisterhood, a community of 150+ trailblazing women, from elite athletes to founders, redefining limits. Together, they’ve raised over £1M for charity through ultra-relays, triathlons, and more—all while uplifting and inspiring others. Their mission? Women helping women.They shared their approach to wellness, daily rituals, and how You're Looking Well supports their demanding lifestyles. Meet Pauline, Louise and Nikki... Pauline Paterson, Co-founder of Dr.PAWPAW, is a beauty industry leader with 25+ years of experience. A UK Export Champion and Aphrodite Award winner, she drives the brand’s global success and innovation across 20 countries. Louise Hill, Co-founder & CEO of GoHenry, champions financial education in schools and mentors startups at Oxford’s Creative Destruction Lab, supporting female founders to drive leadership change. Nikki - Lady B - Baroness Brougham & Vaux, launched a site to make tech more accessible for women, becoming the BBC’s Gadget Girl and a tech columnist. Passionate about women in tech, she now hosts a podcast inspiring female founders. Pauline Paterson Pauline Paterson, Co-founder of Dr.PAWPAW, is a beauty industry leader with 25+ years of experience. Her award-winning, sustainable brand spans 20 countries, earning her accolades like the 2021 Aphrodite Award. A UK Export Champion and advocate for women in business, she continues to drive Dr.PAWPAW’s innovation and global success. ⁠What's your go to wellness routine and how does YLW help to support you in your day to day life? "For me, staying active is definitely key! I try to fit in as much exercise as possible throughout the week, whether it’s walking my dog, Luna, or hopping on the Peloton. Hydration is another non-negotiable—I truly believe in the power of drinking plenty of water. There’s a lot to be said about staying hydrated and eating healthy. When it comes to skin and hair, using lotions and potions is great, but real nourishment starts from within. If your body isn’t getting the right nutrients, it’s much harder to maintain healthy, glowing skin and strong hair. As I am currently perimenopausal, a mum of two, and running my own business, my life is incredibly hectic and busy—so I need all the energy I can get. Lately, I’ve been experiencing broken sleep and intense night sweats, waking up drenched and struggling to regulate my temperature, which has been seriously disrupting my rest. Since taking the YLW Day Pill, I feel more motivated in the morning and have more energy to get things done. I’ve noticed that I don’t clock-watch as much anymore—whereas before, I’d constantly be thinking, When am I going to get a break? Now, the day seems to fly by, and I feel energised throughout. With the Night Pill, I’ve had the deepest sleep I’ve experienced in years. It’s definitely helping me relax, and I don’t feel as hot and cold throughout the night. I’m waking up feeling more rejuvenated, and I’ve actually been waking up before my alarm—maybe only by 10–15 minutes, but naturally, rather than dreading another hour of sleep. It’s made a real difference in improving my sleep quality and how I feel when I wake up." What does success look like for you? "For me, success is all about happiness. If I’m leading a happy life, giving my children a happy life, and helping my husband feel happy, and if my team at work is happy in the workplace and fulfilled in achieving their goals, then that is what I consider true success. I believe success is best measured by the happiness of the people around you—how content they are with their lives and what they are achieving. I would say these have been my milestones: Building a family – It does bring its hardships, but it also brings so much joy. Starting the business – Maintaining strong work ethics has always been important to me. In the past, I’ve worked with awful, bullying managers and always swore I would never treat people that way or hire anyone who would. Creating a safe, respectful workplace where my team feels heard has been a massive achievement for me and for them. Winning one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work – This award truly encompasses everything we’ve tried to create. Over the years, we’ve watched our team members buy homes, start families, and achieve personal successes, and that, in turn, enriches my life. Seeing others succeed is just as fulfilling as achieving my own goals." ⁠How do you prioritise carving out time for self care each day, considering the unique challenges that women often face in balancing various responsibilities? "I have to admit, I don’t always succeed at this every day—I try, but sometimes life gets in the way. For me, self-care often starts in the morning when I can wake up at 5:40am, hop on my Peloton, and squeeze in a 20- or 30-minute workout. It releases endorphins, boosts my mood, and helps me start the day on a positive note. Other times, self-care is as simple as my skincare routine. At the end of the day, washing off my makeup and the stresses of the day feels like a reset. Applying a beautiful serum, a nourishing eye cream, and beautiful scented creams—or even doing a bit of gua sha—helps me unwind. I try to use products I truly love, incorporating small rituals and tools that make me feel good and help me relax, even on the busiest of days." What are three things that make you feel empowered? "I’m very fortunate to be part of three amazing women’s networking groups that truly empower me. Buy Women Built – This incredible community is made up of female-founded product brands that constantly uplift and inspire each other. We actively support one another by purchasing each other’s products—whether it’s peanut butter, underwear, or clothing. I make a conscious effort to empower women by choosing women-led brands, and even my children are now aware of who owns the products we use daily, from our peanut butter and cauliflower rice to the kitchen spray we clean with. EY Winning Women – Another phenomenal group of female entrepreneurs from all walks of life. It’s a global community spanning industries like tech, recruitment, fashion, and beauty, with members from South Africa, America, Europe, and the Middle East. It’s incredibly empowering to see so many women from diverse backgrounds coming together to inspire and support one another. The Sisterhood – My God, what could be more empowering than getting on a rickshaw and driving across India to raise money—not just to change lives, but to save the lives of girls and women? This is, without a doubt, one of the most empowering experiences I’ve been a part of. An inspiring group of women that I’m just absolutely looking forward to getting on this adventure with." Lastly, can you share a fun fact about yourself or something people wouldn't expect with us? "I came to London at 21 after winning a hairdressing competition that gave me the chance to work here for two weeks. That was 24 years ago—and I never left! I met Johnny, had my wonderful kids, and started Dr.PAWPAW… all because of that one opportunity!" Louise Hill Louise Hill, Co-founder & CEO of GoHenry, is a passionate advocate for financial education, working to make it compulsory in schools. She mentors startups through Oxford University’s Creative Destruction Lab and supports female founders to drive cultural change in leadership. ⁠What's your go to wellness routine and how does YLW help to support you in your day to day life? "My regime is a bit haphazard!  When I’m at home I eat organic food and cook from scratch but when away for work or attending evening events that can become more challenging! Yoga helps keep me sane - Hatha yoga in particular, and I practice at home and away, plus have a private session every Monday morning blocked in my calendar - no meetings are allowed to disrupt that. I’ve been on HRT for the past 3 years - that made a huge difference to sleep patterns and migraines that had developed as I went through perimenopause. I was fairly sceptical of YLW at first but keen to see if it made a difference.  I’ve been amazed at the impact in just the first few weeks.  I sleep better and I have more energy. I’ve been peering in the mirror, asking myself if my skin looks better and not been convinced, but at least 5 different people have told me I’m looking great or amazing or really well in the past couple of weeks - without any clue that I’ve been taking YLW - so it has clearly made a difference that others can see." What does success look like for you? "Success for me - feeling that I’ve made a difference.  That can be at home with family or at work, with supporting friends or delivering great business results." How do you prioritise carving out time for self care each day, considering the unique challenges that women often face in balancing various responsibilities? "It’s always a juggle, particularly for parents and I’m no different!  Another female CEO gave me some advice a few years ago.  She told me to stop calling it “me time” because that’s too easily set aside for another priority.  She pointed out that nobody wants to work for a burnt out, stressed leader.  It’s key to make sure that you are on top form so that you are the best leader you can be.  She was so right - and I’ve carved out time for that ever since." What are three things that make you feel empowered? "Customers telling me that GoHenry taught their child to save and they’ve started saving too - for the first time in their life.  That’s what makes me realise we’re doing something that matters. Looking at the great team that we’ve built who all believe in what we’re doing. People from all parts of the world, every race, colour and creed.  I love to see our mission pulling such a diverse group together around one purpose. Great shoes!" Lastly, can you share a fun fact about yourself or something people wouldn't expect with us? "I was a judge in The Apprentice this year." Nikki - Lady B - Baroness Brougham & Vaux With a background in tech and finance, Nikki - Lady B - Baroness Brougham & Vaux, launched a site to make gadgets more accessible for women—leading to roles as the BBC’s Gadget Girl, a tech columnist, and event host. The industry has come a long way, and she’s passionate about supporting more women in tech. Her latest venture is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and guiding female founders on their business journeys. ⁠What's your go to wellness routine and how does YLW help to support you in your day to day life? "The main parts of my routine are getting up early and always starting my day with a lovely long walk along the river, it's great to start the day immersed in nature and I just love being by water!  I have also done reformer pilates for 15 years since having kids and I weight train 3 times a week. During the summer I swim every day. It’s also really important to me to eat well, although I can not live without crisps!!! The YLW Night Pill for me is an absolute godsend!! The best part for me as I was having broken sleep is the fact that if I do now wake up in the night, I find it so much easier to get back to sleep quickly." What does success look like for you? "Success to me is directly linked to happiness and my family’s well being. The greatest achievement for me is having two beautiful, kind, happy kids!! Seeing them thrive in their lives gives me a huge amount of fulfilment. I also like doing charity work, the 1000km Tuk Tuk ride across India being my latest adventure, we raised £150k for women and girls charities in India!" How do you prioritise carving out time for self care each day, considering the unique challenges that women often face in balancing various responsibilities? "I block out my diary every week for all my exercise commitments and I make sure I stick to them! No excuses!!" What are three things that make you feel empowered? "Being healthy fit and strong Being spiritual - meditation, astrology and tarot Being by the sea / in nature" Lastly, can you share a fun fact about yourself or something people wouldn't expect with us? "My family, Henry Brougham(grt grt.. grandfather) founded Cannes in the South of France in the 1800’s. There is a statue of him,  Lord Brougham in the centre of Cannes in honour of this. - https://iconicriviera.com/cannes-history-celebrity-founder/."

Gut-loving Shakshuka

Nothing says fresh start like a nourishing, flavour-packed meal. This month, we’re bringing you a vibrant, gut-loving Shakshuka—packed with anti-inflammatory herbs, rich tomatoes, and protein to fuel your day. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick midweek reset, it’s the kind of meal that tastes as good as it makes you feel. Ingredients (for 2) 1 pepper 1/2 red onion 2 cloves garlic 2 rashers of streaky bacon Handful of spinach Squeeze of tomato purée 1 can chopped tomatoes 4 eggs 1 bunch of coriander Feta for sprinkling Toast for serving Method - Chop up the garlic, onion and bacon and sizzle in a frying pan with some olive oil until the garlic is golden and the bacon is a little cooked.- Add the red pepper and tomato purée and then cook until softened (I also added a glug of red wine at this point).- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and add half your coriander, along with the spinach.- Once cooked, pop the eggs on the top, sprinkle on the feta, and put the lid on your pan.- Cook until the eggs are your desired level of cooked. Then sprinkle on some coriander and serve up with some toast. How does this help support your body? SPINACH: rammed full of iron. This is vital for energy synthesis but particularly worth bearing in mind for women who are menstruating. During this time, the amount of iron in your body reduces, making it harder for your body to make the haemoglobin required to carry oxygen around (thus making you more tired).EGGS: full of high density lipoprotein (“good cholesterol”), which absorbs low density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”) from the blood and takes it to the liver so it can be flushed out from the body (obvs lots more benefits but just 1 of my faves).FRESH HERBS: the benefits differ from herb to herb, but generally they are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which boost immunity and circulation for healthy metabolic function.

The Power of the Vagus Nerve

We've seen a lot of chatter online about the vagus nerve recently, so we thought we'd simplify the key points for you... So, what is the Vagus Nerve? The vagal nerves are a key component of the body's nervous system. They carry signals from the brain to the rest of the body, controlling many vital motor and sensory functions, including digestion, heart rate, immune system responses, and mood.  They are part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the "rest and digest" functions, as opposed to the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the "fight or flight" functions. The two systems regulate the body's involuntary movements. The Vagus Nerve and gut health Neurons are cells found in your brain and central nervous system that control your body functions. The gut contains over 500 million neurons that are connected to the brain via nerves in the nervous system, the largest of which being the vagus nerve, which carries signals in both directions. Alteration of the gut microbiota can lead to inflammatory responses in the gut, which results in these signals being sent through the vagus nerve to the brain. This can induce a stress response in the brain and disrupt the normal of the involuntary functions regulated by the parasympathetic nervous system (e.g. digestion, mood, heart rate). Why should you care? A disrupted vagus nerve can show in different ways, but the most common symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, dizziness, loss of appetite, and changes in heart rate. The vagus nerve also links the brain's emotional centres with the skin, affecting its microbiota composition and barrier functions. If the vagus nerve is overstimulated and unable to send the correct "rest and digest" signals, you may experience inflamed, dry, uneven skin and be more at risk of breakouts. How to calm the Vagus Nerve There are a few ways you can easily calm the vagus nerve at home: Practice 4-7-8 breathing (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417) Sing more often (https://www.musichealth.ai/blog/music-and-the-vagus-nerve#:~:text=The%20larynx%2C%20or%20voice%20box,and%20you%20feel%20more%20relaxed.) Laugh - this stimulates the vagus nerve while lowering blood pressure and boosting mood Cold water immersion (https://icebarrel.com/white-paper/#:~:text=The%20bottom%20line%20is%20that,and%20feelings%20of%20well%2Dbeing.)

Friends of YLW - Meet Emma, Lucy & Kim

At You're Looking Well, we believe that wellness goes beyond routine—it’s about feeling strong, supported, and empowered in every aspect of life. That’s why we sat down with three incredible members of The Sisterhood, a powerhouse community of over 150 extraordinary women, from elite athletes to pioneering founders, who are redefining what it means to push limits. Together, they’ve raised over £1,000,000 for charity through daring challenges—ultra-relays, triathlons, paddleboarding, and dragon boating—all while lifting each other up and inspiring others along the way. Their mission is simple yet powerful: women helping women. In our conversation, we talked about their approach to wellness, the daily rituals that keep them feeling their best, and how You're Looking Well fits into their demanding lifestyles. From supporting recovery and resilience with the Day & Night Pills to strengthening skin health with the Day & Night Creams, they shared how small but consistent self-care moments help fuel their biggest ambitions. This process brings our body out of homeostasis (the body’s natural balanced state), which can impact every aspect of your health and wellbeing. Meet Lucy, Emma and Kim... Emma Sayle is a leading UK entrepreneur and founder of Killing Kittens, a global female empowerment brand with over 200,000 members. Beyond business, she leads The Sisterhood, an all-female team that has raised over £1 million for women's charities, all while balancing motherhood and extreme challenges like swimming the Channel and climbing Kilimanjaro. Lucy Cohen co-founded Mazuma at 23, pioneering the UK’s first subscription-based accountancy model to make finance more accessible. A recognised industry expert and advocate for social mobility and gender equality, she’s led policy-changing campaigns and earned multiple awards for her contributions to accounting and mental health. Kim Antoniou is the Founder & CEO of Auris Tech, Fonetti, and the National Read-Aloud Challenge, pioneering award-winning speech recognition technology to transform literacy. Inspired by her family's experiences, she is dedicated to making reading accessible worldwide while also mentoring the next generation of innovators. Emma Sayle Emma is one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs, best known for founding Killing Kittens in 2005, a global female empowerment brand that has grown into the KK Group with over 200,000 members and events across the US, Australia, and Europe. In 2024, the brand expanded with KK Cruises and KK Homme, and in 2023, it launched WeareX, the world’s first sex-positive social dating app. Recognised for her impact, Emma has been named among Business Leaders' top 30 inspirational UK entrepreneurs and has received numerous accolades, including Growth Business of the Year 2021 and finalist spots in the Lloyds Business Awards and GBEA London. Emma is frequently featured in national and international media and is also the driving force behind The Sisterhood, an all-female group that has raised over £1 million for women's charities. Emma has completed extreme challenges such as the Marathon des Sables, swimming the Channel, and climbing Kilimanjaro. Amidst her business success, she balances raising three young children, leading KK’s global expansion, and, thanks to wine, becoming the chair of her school’s PTA during lockdown. ⁠What's your go to wellness routine and how does YLW help to support you in your day to day life? "I first heard about YLW through Nikki Brougham and the Sisterhood. I’ve noticed a real difference in my skin and complexion and also my sleep from week one is so much better. I have high functioning ADHD so my brain at night is like a full UN conference of noise and opinions, it’s definitely helped chill the voices! I keep things natural and only wear makeup when going out, it’s all about the eyes rather than foundation. My daily routine includes the YLW Day Cream and Day Pill, along with another pre and pro-biotic. After struggling with adrenal fatigue and losing my voice for six months in 2024, I started taking Ross J Barr’s Adrenal Calm and got it back in a week. I now take Lion’s Mane, a strong B-complex, plus D, C, and zinc for immunity. In the evening, I take magnesium, the YLW Night Pill, and Night Cream. I’ve always avoided pharmaceuticals but finally embraced a low-dose HRT, which, combined with supplements, has made a huge difference over the past two years. Fitness has always been part of my life, and as I’ve aged, I’ve adapted—now focusing on reformer Pilates, swimming, and weight training, which is essential for midlife women’s hormones, metabolism, and bone strength. And nothing beats a phone-free dog walk along the river to feed the soul." What does success look like for you? "I think we’ve got so used to success being a very patriarchal definition of success, it’s all about how much money you make, how big your house is etc. but to me it’s being able to earn enough to take the kids on adventures abroad, to be able to do school pick ups, be able to watch a school show at 1pm on a Wednesday and really be present in my 3 kids lives whilst they’re still little but whilst running a business at the same time. Its only possible with villages in all aspects of my life, an amazing work village and amazing home village. Success is having those teams in place and having that freedom." ⁠How do you prioritise carving out time for self care each day, considering the unique challenges that women often face in balancing various responsibilities? "I have firm boundaries around my time—I prioritise school drop-offs and my gym session from 8:45 to 10:00, so I don’t take meetings before 10 or after 3 PM unless absolutely essential. It took a lot of CBT and hypnotherapy to get here, but now I have a hard no. I’ve also learned to accept the constant guilt—whether it’s for my kids, my husband, or work. The guilt pendulum swings daily, but I’ve learned to acknowledge it and let it go before it causes the anxiety it once did." What are three things that make you feel empowered? "My Sisterhood tribe, the amazing community within killing kittens that’s been created over 20 years and now helping create the girls side at Staines & Laleham Football Club and watching my 2 girls age 6 and 8 play whilst dreaming of being future Lionesses, something that I could never have dreamt of as a small girl." Lastly, can you share a fun fact about yourself or something people wouldn't expect with us? "I hate wearing knickers, it’s part of the ADHD thing of things feeling constricted on me, touching me ...get it off me now feeling. It's the same with rings too!" Lucy Cohen Lucy co-founded Mazuma at 23, creating the UK’s first subscription-based accountancy model, inspired by her own family’s struggles with taxes in the creative industries. Lucy has always been passionate about making financial information accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. With 22 years in the industry, she's been recognised as an expert and was elected Vice President of AAT in 2024. Her book, Forget the First Million, won Best Short Business Book in 2022, the same year she received the AAT Past Presidents Award for her work on mental health in accounting. Additionally, Lucy was also honoured with the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Accounting Excellence Awards. Beyond accounting, she's deeply committed to social mobility and gender equality. In 2020, she spearheaded a public campaign to improve pain relief for female medical procedures, which led to policy change and national media coverage. ⁠What's your go to wellness routine and how does YLW help to support you in your day to day life? "As an ex competitive powerlifter I know the value of trying to keep some sort of routine – although running a business can make that really demanding! I try to exercise in some form 3 times a week, and I go to weekly therapy for my busy brain! My diet is fairly good, although I do have an addiction to Minstrels and Squares crisps! I take my skincare pretty seriously and always make sure I spend time on that. Usually I use an acid, eye cream and oil every night after a cleanse, and then a vitamin C moisturiser and SPF in the day. I heard about YLW through The Sisterhood but have also seen the brand over social media. The YLW skincare is delicious! Especially the nighttime moisturiser which is absolutely gorgeous – I can definitely see the difference in my skin. The evening tablets are massively supportive of my sleep. I am not a great sleeper and prone to bouts of insomnia, and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my sleep quality while taking nighttime supplements." What does success look like for you? "Success for me is really about feeling like I have a purpose and have made a positive impact somehow. As my business have scaled, I’ve mostly enjoyed the impact I've been able to make – on the local economy, to people who work for me, to the small businesses we serve; that’s when I feel most successful. Being elected to the position of Vice President of AAT (a UK accounting body) is a huge deal for me. AAT was there right at the start of my career when I did my apprenticeship, and to be able to give back to them and their membership feels like a lovely full circle moment." How do you prioritise carving out time for self care each day, considering the unique challenges that women often face in balancing various responsibilities? "I’m actually not very good at this! I just try not to be too hard on myself and keep what I want to do achievable. 45 minutes on Friday lunch time is booked in my diary for exercise. I go to a dance class on a Monday night that is also blocked in my diary. Unless things are in my diary, they tend not to happen – so that’s crucial for me sticking to any sort of routine! It’s easy to think that you should be journaling every day, leaping into a freezing cold ice bath at 5am and meditating – but that’s probably unrealistic for most people. Little things, built up over time is the trick!" What are three things that make you feel empowered? "Lifting weights! It’s very empowering being able to shift objects around on your own! Performing well in my role. I work across two very male dominated spaces, finance and technology. Doing a great job against that demographic is hugely empowering for me. Elevating the work of other women – this is a team sport and I love to see other women absolutely smash it!" Lastly, can you share a fun fact about yourself or something people wouldn't expect with us? "I was a backing dancer for Boyzone!" Kim Antoniou Founder & CEO of Auris Tech, Fonetti, and the National Read-Aloud Challenge, Kim Antoniou is a visionary entrepreneur transforming literacy through award-winning, multi-patented automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology. Fonetti, the world’s first ASR platform designed specifically for reading, empowers children and adults to build confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love of reading.  Inspired by her children's struggles with reading and her grandson's early engagement with technology, Kim’s mission is to make reading accessible worldwide, enhancing literacy and language skills for all. With a background in tech innovation, she’s also known for founding Kafoodle, an award-winning FoodTech company.  A start-up mentor, columnist for Elite Business Magazine, and Chair of the Female Founder Series within Entrepreneurs Collective, Kim is dedicated to creating impactful solutions and mentoring the next generation of innovators. Her initiatives, including the National Read-Aloud Challenge, have supported thousands of children and schools globally, driving positive change in education. ⁠What's your go to wellness routine and how does YLW help to support you in your day to day life? "There’s definitely room for improvement in this area. I enjoy swimming and walking, but I don’t have a structured exercise routine. That said, I’m not sedentary. I drink in moderation—about six glasses per week on average. I work from home most of the time, and life is particularly stressful right now, especially after a challenging year and launching a funding round. Sleep is a struggle for me; I often find it difficult to fall asleep, typically three out of seven nights. I first heard about YLW from a friend, I’ve been using the products for about a month now, and despite struggling with sleep, I’ve noticed a real freshness in my skin. The supplements seem to help me feel less tired during the day, which has been a welcome boost. The face creams are lovely, and though it may seem like a small detail, I really love the packaging—it’s beautifully designed and brings a little moment of joy whenever I see it." What does success look like for you? "Success, for me, is deeply tied to impact. I find immense joy in the difference we’re making with our voice technology for children, especially through the National Read-Aloud Challenge. Knowing that we’ve helped so many children on their journey to becoming confident readers feels like true success.  From a business perspective, success also means achieving financial security and scaling our technology internationally to reach even more children.  On a personal level, I feel incredibly fortunate—I have a happy marriage with the love of my life and best friend, a healthy and relatively happy  family, and a small but deeply meaningful circle of friends. I live in a nice home, drive a nice car, and, most importantly, appreciate the life I’ve built and the relationships that enrich it." How do you prioritise carving out time for self care each day, considering the unique challenges that women often face in balancing various responsibilities? "The truth is, I don’t. I work long hours and always intend to exercise daily, but the days often get away from me." What are three things that make you feel empowered? "My husband, autonomy and my team." Lastly, can you share a fun fact about yourself or something people wouldn't expect with us? "I love using my ADHD in a playful way to make others feel like it’s completely normal, which often leads to some fun and unexpected moments."

Friend of YLW - meet Ksenija Selivanova

Beetroot and Scrambled Eggs Recipe

After kicking off 2025 with hectic schedules, over at YLW, we've been focusing a lot on normalising our nutrition over the last week. Fuel your day with our latest seasonal recipe: Beetroot and Scrambled Eggs on Toast. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this vibrant dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports muscular recovery and endurance—making it as nourishing as it is delicious. Ingredients (serves 1) - 1 cooked beetroot - 1/2 roasted pepper - Juice of 1/4 lemon - 1 tsp Creme fraiche - 2 eggs - 1 piece of toast - Super sprouts - Toasted seeds Method Blitz up the beetroot, pepper, lemon juice & Creme fraicheScramble your eggs & toast your breadSpread the beetroot mix onto your toast, load on the eggs and top with the sprouts and seeds- Serve up and enjoy! Why the beetroot hype? Beetroots increase your levels of nitric oxide, which helps to improve blood flow, mitochondrial biogenesis & efficiency, and strengthening of muscle contraction. In simple terms, it helps speed up recovery and improves endurance.They are packed full of folate (vitamin B9), which aids the production of DNA and RNA. This is the body’s genetic material, which is especially important when cells and tissues are growing rapidly (thus helping muscle recovery)There are so many other benefits of beetroot - high in vit A, vit C, potassium and manganese - but we’ll leave it there for now...

The Sisterhood: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

    Born from a spark of competition in 2006, The Sisterhood began as an audacious idea shared between two driven individuals. What started as a friendly challenge quickly evolved into a groundbreaking endeavor when, less than a year later, an elite group of fearless women gathered on the shores of Dover. Their mission? To race The Brotherhood across the English Channel to France. Eleven months of rigorous training, countless injuries, and an unyielding spirit culminated in The Sisterhood reaching France in a world-record time of 3 hours and 42 minutes. That moment wasn’t just a victory; it was the beginning of a movement, and with that, The Sisterhood’s legacy began. Fast forward 19 years, and The Sisterhood has grown into a dynamic community of over 150 extraordinary women, ranging from professional athletes to trailblazing founders. Together, they have raised more than £1,000,000 for charity through daring events like ultra-relays, triathlons, paddle boarding, and dragon boating. Their mission remains the same: to push boundaries, inspire others, and make a tangible impact, all with female empowerment at is core; women helping women. This process brings our body out of homeostasis (the body’s natural balanced state), which can impact every aspect of your health and wellbeing.   Introducing the Sisterhood Rickshaw Rally 2025: "Let's Goa"   Now, The Sisterhood is gearing up for their most ambitious challenge yet: the "Let's Goa 2025" Rickshaw Rally. From March 6th to 11th, 60 remarkable women in 17 teams will take on a 1,000-kilometer journey from Chennai to Goa in tuk-tuks. Beyond the adventure, their goal is to raise £350,000 to support underprivileged women and children in Chennai. By championing these causes, The Sisterhood are smashing patriarchal walls and creating lasting change by generating funds for initiatives that empower women and girls in underprivileged communities.   The Mission Behind the Challenge Your contribution can help fund three life-changing initiatives: 1. Building Safe, Functional Classrooms: - Construct weather-resistant classrooms in government-supported schools. - Create an inclusive environment that encourages enrolment, particularly for girls and special needs students. - Transform the educational landscape for 1,000 children annually, promoting long-term opportunities for disadvantaged communities. 2. Empowering Women with Skills Training: - Provide vocational training to young women aged 18-35, helping them achieve economic independence. - Equip first-generation literates with sustainable livelihoods, strengthening the economic fabric of rural and semi-urban neighbourhoods. 3. Preventing Postpartum Anemia and Complications: - Address critical maternal health challenges, including postpartum anemia and preventable deaths. - Provide iron supplements, blood bank support, postpartum pads, and ongoing medical care to vulnerable women. -Save lives and build a sustainable model for postpartum care in resource-limited settings.   At You’re Looking Well, we’re inspired by The Sisterhood’s courage and dedication to making a difference. As part of our own commitment to wellness and community, we’re inviting our incredible YLW Club to join us in supporting this mission.   Education, economic empowerment, and maternal health are cornerstones of thriving communities. By addressing these issues, The Sisterhood’s efforts will create ripple effects that extend far beyond Chennai, impacting countless lives and inspiring a new generation of change-makers. Every donation, big or small, contributes to creating a better future for women and children in Chennai. Together, we can help The Sisterhood hit their £350,000 goal and make a lasting impact. The Sisterhood invites you to be part of this incredible mission. Whether through sponsorship, donation, or simply spreading the word, your support will help turn their vision into reality.   Special Mentions The Sisterhood would like to extend a special thank you to Guy Zucker from Travel Scientists for supporting with the challenge and Rickshaw Challenge for helping to make this possible.

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