Ella Magazine | Issue 3 - October 2020

October 2020

Mollica maharaj

AN EMPOWERING ATTORNEY

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MOLLICA MAHARAJ AN EMPOWERING ATTORNEY

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SKIN SOLUTIONS SKINCARE

30 MINUTE PASTA RECIPES

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QUALITY, FOOD & TREATS

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he is a strong woman, who is not afraid to share her opinions and speak her truth. She is filled with kindness, generosity, compassion, integrity, a willingness to be vulnerable, and authentic. She questions social normative roles placed on women and more especially, women of colour.. She knows that confidence is far more than appearance, however she knows the benefit of her 'Power Outfit'. She is a lawyer.

She is Mollica Maharaj, the CEO of Rahman and Rahman Incorporated, an admitted attorney who is practising in the central

business hub of Sandton, Johannesburg. She has an MBA degree and various other qualifications under her cuff.

Mollica was passionate about the law from high school and knew this was the profession she was going to pursue. "I joined the profession because I wanted the chance to help make the world a better place. I believed and still believe that lawyers have a chance to further the public good and have an impact on the way the world runs and as lawyers, we fill an essential function in society, facilitating order, business, fairness and progress. We bring our education, training, experience, and legal mind to advocate for our clients, and guide them through substantial and critical decisions."

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Mollica Maharaj is the CEO of Rahman and Rahman inc, a Johannesburg based law firm. Being a full time lawyer, she still manages to find time to coach and empower teen girls and women.

We have a look into the life of this inspiring attorney, CEO, entrepreneur, coach, wife, mom and pet lover

Outside the courtroom, Mollica spends a substantial part of her legal career advocating gender equality and women’s rights. She is also passionate about developing and coaching teens and belongs to the Teenage Empowerment Forum. "With this forum, I coach the youth and young adults to achieve their life goals academically,, personally or professionally." She is also a blogger for the Institute for African Women in Law, along with many other organisations.

Mollica has won numerous awards including but not limited to Top Performing Business Manager and Top Performing Women Leadership Awards. She featured on radio and on GlowTV on many topical and legal issues.

A day in the life A day in the life of Mollica as a CEO of a law firm is extremely busy and no two days are alike. Simply put her day involves closing deals and negotiating in heels. She is responsible for the strategies, she establishes, communicates, and enforces the values, policies, and procedures of the firm. She needs to create awareness and a positive image of the law firm by building relationships, maintaining credibility, providing information to the legal community, media, government, and the public. She is also instrumental with her team to generates revenue by attracting calibre clients and obtaining new referrals from existing and past clients. Mollica still enjoys being robed with her traditional gown and gets satisfaction from appearing in court.

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About Rahman & Rahman At Rahman and Rahman (RRInc.) they believe that the right

people, partnership and performance can lead to great outcomes. "We advocate legal doctrine and all its nuances on behalf of our clients. We believe that the practice of law is more than just knowing and applying legal principles."

Innovation in the application of legal strategies gives their clients across many fields and disciplines much needed

results. For this reason, RRInc also provides community service, training, education and leadership. "We are a dynamic legal practice geared to attend all legal matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa, UK and USA. We are well positioned to assist clients across multiple sectors. Our group of legal experts form part of a larger advisory team of legal experts. We are a 100% Black Woman Owned and Managed firm with a BBBEE Level 1 contribution rating."

RRInc offers a wide service offering namely, arbitration, banking and finance, construction law, corporate and commercial law, employment law, medical negligence,

forensic and due diligence, mediation and dispute resolution, mining, real estate (conveyancing), technology,

telecommunications and media law, trademarks, freight and logistics and trusts and estate management.

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How she started Mollica started her role

as CEO with RRInc in 2013 when she needed a much-deserved break from her stereotypical and boxed corporate job as a Vice President of a financial institution.

She felt stifled and that she could not spread her wings as an entrepreneur, business influencer and true legal advocate of the law.

"The biggest benefit was flexibility to do and be more for communities

and to drive my passion for youth and women empowerment."

Coaching & empowerment

Mollica is extremely passionate about empowering the youth, especially young women. This triggered her to take her passion of coaching to the teens and the young adults. "I believe that the earlier we start coaching and

developing the youth, their chances of success into the big corporate commercial world is far more successful and further gives the ability to deal with life and professional challenges with confidence."

The Teenage Empowerment Forum that Mollica is involved in, will be hosting an official

launch in Johannesburg in the month of October.

"Coaching is a skill I learned and developed over 10 years ago when I noticed there is a need for it when I found myself informally coaching teenagers, women and businesses.

I decided to make it formal and known so people could engage me

On a personal note

Dealing with the loss of a loved one has been one of Mollica’s biggest challenges. She lost her mum in July 2019. "She emulated everything a woman should stand for. She had grace,

resilience, studied after marriage and became an owner of her own business and a true entrepreneur. I have watched her weather storms in her life and always come out smiling and with more strength and vigour. She has

made me the person I am today. My dad gives me my strength to preserve and to keep shifting the goal post. He is my biggest supporter and fan apart from 2 successful sisters."

Mollica believes and lives by the motto a positive attitude, attracts a positive life and exudes an attractive charisma. Her goal is to empower as many as she can to break out of the confines of traditional and the stereotypical society, so women can live the life they deserve and dream of for themselves.

and I could assist many more people. This allows me to attend various forums especially women empowering forums."

Outside the courtroom

Mollica is the wife to the CEO of Endorphin Group, Akash Maharaj and she has 2 beautiful daughters, Shivalay (14) and Shivarthi (8) and her lovely daschund, Rani who is a key part in completing her family.

Mollica alongside her two daughters, Shivalay and Shivarthi

Attorney fashion As attorneys, we have our signature colours: the black and white with our robe. However, I believe as women attorneys we can be just as glamourous as models, actresses and tv presenters. Hence, I would like to share with my personal style which is reflective in my pictures.

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high stilettos, classic pantsuits and separates that you can easily recreate for your next big meeting. I

love mixing up outfits too. This way you can wear your favourite pieces in unique and innovative ways.

For example, with Gauteng winters you can never go wrong with a sophisticated, classic trench coat and

cozy sweaters. Another all-time favourite of mine is my love for power blazers and power shoes if you have a meeting with a big company or corporate.

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In summer, I prefer solid colour dresses that can be coupled with a nice jacket and a pair of heels. After the meeting, the dress can be dressed down by removing the jacket and slipping on a pair of takkies for a quick cocktail with the girls. My personal stylists for hair and makeup are Leonel Pillay and Brice Naidoo.

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Skin Solutions

Skincare

While most people were baking bread and

practising their dance moves for Tik Tok videos when SA went into alert level 5, Umhlanga aesthetic doctor Parushinee Naidoo used the time to lock down a dream to create her own medical-grade skincare range.

Dr Naidoo, who is a graduate of the

Medical School of the University of Witwatersrand, relied on her extensive clinical experience to develop Skin Solutions Skincare, specifically formulated for South African skins. The Covid-19 pandemic, the ensuing financial impact and the emergence of new skin-related concerns associated with wearing a face mask for prolonged periods, were all contributing factors to producing this range that was launched in September.

The range comprises a Rejuvenating Cleansing Gel, Sheer Hydration Lotion, Intensive Moisturising Cream, Clarifying Serum and Cellular Rejuvenating Complex.

Common skin conditions “Most of the common conditions that I treat include pigmentation, acne, dehydrated and sun-damaged skin. The Skin Solutions range is dedicated to providing medicalgrade products to help treat these

conditions. Patients were looking for more reasonably priced options when compared to the current medical-grade

skincare. The increased number of patients presenting with “Mask-ne” (acne associated with wearing a mask), required

a different approach to what was currently available, said Dr Naidoo who runs her practice also named Skin Solutions in Umhlanga.

“There were an increasing number of patients presenting with a resurgence of their past acne as well as patients presenting for the first time with eczematous and

repairing and maintaining a healthy skin barrier to prevent and treat Mask-ne''

Creating the products As a medical doctor who has pharmacology knowledge and understands which ingredients were most effective in treating specific skin conditions, Naidoo engaged with a cosmetic chemist to identify the best ingredient profile and formulations for the purpose of the

"The increased number of patients presenting with Mask-ne, required a different approach"

irritated skin from prolonged use of face masks.” Naidoo sees the use of facial masks, being part of our daily lives for at least another twelve to eighteen months because of the Covid 19 pandemic. “'This will change the skin conditions of patients. The skincare routine that we use will have to be focused on

products.

She specified the criteria for the formulations to also be paraben and sulphate-free as well as animal friendly formulation. The formulation was then completed by the cosmetic chemist under stringent protocols to ensure a safe, stable yet effective product.

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irritation when first used. However, this improves with time as the skin becomes healthier. These types of products are also not easily accessible as you generally need to purchase them from an aesthetic skin clinic. It is usually more expensive than over the counter products.� However, she said, the benefits of using medical-grade skin care products were significant in improving existing skin care issues, while slowing down the ageing process and should be regarded as an investment into protection against future damage.

The benefits �The philosophy of Skin Solutions is to help people feel comfortable in their own skins. It is not about beauty but rather about optimising the health of your skin.

The reality is that for those with skin issues, medical grade skin products will prevent a need for aggressive and in most

cases more expensive treatments in

grooming

Dr Naidoo has balanced natural ingredients such as aloe vera, avocado and citrus with active ingredients such a glycolic, lactic and

the skincare market in SA continues to be predominately female, I can confirm that the culture of male grooming is on an exponential, upward

the future.”

hyaluronic acid to produce a range that is nurturing and, at the same time, rejuvenating. ”In my experience, patients want a simple skincare routine. The simpler the routine, the more likely they are to adhere to the routine and this in turn leads to sustainable results,”

Easy skincare routine She said Skin Solutions Skincare was developed to maintain skin health without requiring a multitude of different products by focusing on the combination of active ingredients within the products. “What this means, for example, is that your cleanser is able to address both congestion, dryness and has anti-ageing capabilities,” said Naidoo. Another important factor is that the range is suitable for a wide spectrum of age groups and demographics.

“According to data by research group, Mordor Intelligence, the men's skincare market is reported to have the fastest growth in the global men's grooming

market.

Their

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trajectory. I have many male clients who take their skin care routine very seriously with requests for clinical peels to oxygen facials.”

Skin Solutions was also, importantly, formulated to be safe for teenage skins and at the same time suitable for mature skins. “It is particularly suitable for people whom have never used medical grade skin care before and would like to upgrade their skin care or more actively address their skin concerns.” Dr Naidoo said the products would be available via her practice from with plans to distribute to other stockists. A percentage of proceeds from the sale of Skin Solutions Skincare will be directed to organisations fighting Gender Based Violence.

If you would like more information about the products, go to their website www.skinsolutionssa.com.

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INGREDIENTS 400 g pasta 3 large chicken breasts - cut into cubes 6 rashers cooked bacon - chopped 1 large onion - peeled and chopped1 large 1 chopped red and yellow bell pepper 1 pinch of salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic - peeled and minced 1 tbsp tomato puree1 ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried thyme 800 g tinned chopped tomatoes 120 ml double (heavy) cream 100 g fresh baby spinach 100 g cheddar cheese - grated 100 g mozzarella - grated

METHOD Preheat the oven to 190c/375f. Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.

Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat

the oil on a medium heat, in a large frying pan. Add the chicken, and cook until just sealed - about

5 minutes. Add the onion and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened. Add the chopped peppers, salt, pepper, garlic, tomato puree, oregano and thyme. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the tinned tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle

bubble, then add the pasta, spinach and cooked bacon.

Stir everything together, then transfer to a large baking dish.'

Top with the cheddar and mozzarella, and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.

Take out of the oven and top with parsley before serving.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA BAKE

BEEF STROGANOFF

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 thinly sliced onion 200 g baby mushrooms 400 g strips fillet or ribeye steak 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup double (heavy) cream 160 ml sour cream Cooked pasta to serve with

METHOD Heat one tbsp of the oil and butter in a large frying pan (skillet) over a medium-high heat, until the butter starts to foam.

Add the onion, and cook for 5

minutes, stirring often, until the onion starts to soften. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned.

Transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl. Place the pan back over the heat and turn the heat up to high.

Drizzle the strips of steak with the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and sprinkle on the salt and pepper.

Place the steak in the pan in a single layer and cook for 1 minute, then turn the steak strips over and cook for a further 30 seconds. Add the onions

and mushrooms back to the pan and turn the pan down a medium heat.

Pour in the double (heavy) cream, followed by the sour cream. Stir and slowly heat through until the sauce is hot and the sauce at the edge of the pan is just starting to bubble slightly (don't let it boil). Turn off the heat.

Spoon the stroganoff over cooked pasta and sprinkle on some paprika before serving.

CHICKEN AND RED PEPPER PASTA METHOD Heat a large frying pan and spray with the fry-light. Add in the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until the outside of the chicken starts to brown (if you don't move it around to much it will brown a lot quicker).

Add in the onion and cook for a further 5 minutes until softened. Add in the garlic and red pepper and cook for 2 more minutes, then add in the mushrooms.

Crumble on the stock cube (or bouillon), add the tomato puree and oregano and stir to combine.

Add the tinned tomatoes, stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Whilst the sauce is simmering, fill a large pan with boiling water from the kettle and add the spaghetti.

Cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.

Drain the spaghetti then divide between 4 bowls. Top with the chicken and sauce and sprinkle on the basil leaves and chilli flakes before serving.

INGREDIENTS 500g boneless chicken thighs cubed large pinch salt and pepper 1 large brown onion chopped 3 minced cloves garlic 1 red pepper chopped 2 portobello mushrooms sliced 1 chicken stock cube 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp dried oregano 800g tinned chopped tomatoes 300g spaghetti 1/4 tsp chill flakes Handful of basil leaves to serve

INGREDIENTS 400g pasta 1 large red onion chopped

VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

1 chopped red & yellow bell pepper 1 large chopped zucchini 1 tsp salt and pepper 2 minced cloves garlic 1 tbsp tomato puree ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried thyme 2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup double (heavy) cream 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 1 cup mozzarella grated

the chopped peppers, courgette, salt, pepper,

garlic, tomato puree, oregano and thyme. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the tinned tomatoes and cream, bring to a gentle bubble, then add

the pasta and spinach. Stir everything together, then transfer to a large baking dish.

Top with the cheddar and mozzarella, and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.Take out of the oven and top with parsley before serving.

METHOD Preheat the oven to 190c/375f. Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than recommended on the pack. Drain.

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Add the red onion and cook for a 3-4 minutes until the onion started to soften.

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The Pole Room offers Pole Fitness classes, flexibility and occasional hoop and Ariel lyra. The Pole Room welcomes students of all shapes, sizes, ages and strength. "At the pole room we take pride in helping our students achieve their pole goals big or small. It is our mission to help our students improve, become confident in their bodies and ultimately build a family amongst all the students."

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Smone's passion for pole started in 2011 when she attended her first pole class seeing the other ladies touching the roof and spinning around so elegantly – this made her want to fly. “I love pole dancing and how it has grown confidence in myself and my body. I want every woman to feel like that: Strong, powerful and to love themselves” In 2019 Simone fell pregnant and had her beautiful baby girl Zoey which has been her biggest blessing.

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WHY YOU NEED SUNSCREEN – Catherine Strydom

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earing sunscreen daily has become a hot topic, especially with South Africa having one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Sun protection is not only about keeping your skin looking young and beautiful; it is about taking steps to prevent developing life-threatening diseases in the future. Therefore, we do the right thing and apply sunscreen when we spending the day outdoors and next to the pool, but is that truly enough?

Sunscreen protects us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays (UVR): UVA and UVB. UVB rays are the ones most associated with sunburns and UVA rays are associated with

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your skin is exposed to them while you are driving and standing or sitting in front of windows with the blinds open.

Sunscreen in turn creates a shield that prevents UVA and UVB rays from reaching the skin and keeps it safe from the harmful effects of Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR).

Dermatologist, Dr Tarryn Jacobs had the following to say concerning the importance of wearing sunscreen from a professional point of view and added a few other important points to take into consideration. “Sunscreen use is an essential tool to prevent skin cancer, both melanoma and non-melanoma types. Research shows that daily sunscreen use can reduce your risk of getting melanoma in half.

If that is not enough motivation, keep in mind that aging of the skin is mainly due to the effect of Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and that sunscreen is the most essential “antiaging” ingredient to slow down photo aging. UVB rays causing sunburns and uneven pigmentation and

UVA and infrared radiation penetrate more deeply and damage the skin's

collagen, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. Unfortunately, Sunscreen cannot block out all UVR and need to be used in conjunction with protective clothing and sun-seeking behaviour!”

We also often forget there are other areas besides our face that requires daily sun protection. Dr Tarryn adds, “The lips are more prone to skin cancers because the skin is so thin. It is important to apply an SPF to prevent this.”

Ultimately, applying sunscreen protects

our skin against sunburn and reduces the appearance of sun damage, dark spots, sagging or leathery skin, and wrinkles. Overall, assisting the skin to maintain a more even skin tone.

So, remember areas like your ears, lips, hands and skin close to the edges of our clothing like our décolleté when applying your daily SPF.

With so many amazing brands out there, stay radiant and healthy by adding a broad-spectrum SPF to your daily skincare routine. Be good to your skin.

You will wear it every day for the rest of your life. So, whether you are planning a day outdoors or spend the day staying in, SPF!

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to law, this is the driving force behind NL Legal. With the aid of modern technology and the use of an entrepreneurial

do everything within our power to ensure the minimization of day to day risks which provides our clients with more time to

company that provides tailor made legal solutions to businesses and individuals.

We are no ordinary law firm. We have identified a need for innovation in the legal sector and an out - of - the box approach

approach we bring about innovation by adopting new ways of working and delivering legal services.

stressful and emotionally and financially taxing. There are always looming legal issues, which can be overwhelming and often times prevented by seeking professional legal advice. This is why we

focus on their business and personal needs.

Nicole Lokadasen is the founder of NL legal and is a legal practitioner of the High Court of South Africa. Nicole grew up in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and obtained her LL.B at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She

NL Legal is a firm that is dedicated to getting to know our clients, their business and their goals. We believe that when we acquire a deeper understanding of our clients business, we are able to provide pro-active legal solutions and assistance

We provide easily accessible, affordable and efficient tailor-made legal services.

We are excited to announce that we have just launched our online legal store which is aimed at providing standard legal agreements to clients at reasonable rates, with just a few clicks. Visit our website for more information - www.nllegal.co.za

began her legal career at law firm in Pietermaritzburg where she gained trial and courtroom experience. She was then recruited as a legal advisor at a major insurance company based in Johannesburg.

which protects your long-term business interests.

CONTACT US Contact number : 081 781 9209 Email address: admin@nllegal.co.za Facebook: NL Legal Services Instagram: @nl_legal

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They ensure a very personalized feel around all their clients, bringing to life everything they envisioned wrapped with love.

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Imagine the convenience of a hotel high tea, delivered to the comfort of your home. The items selected for this menu are the epitome of artisanal sophistication. From indian inspired poli ice cream to decadent fudge brownies.

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