Brand Voice

Ana-Maria Ciubota Celebrates Double Recognition as a 40 Under 40 UK Award Winner and Business Elite 40 Under 40 Europe Honoree

With four further Women’s Business Awards UK finals in December 2026 and plans for retreats and masterclasses in 2027, the founder of Exclusive Branding Edge Academy is building on a significant second year in business.

Close-up of Monique Lester with long blonde hair and a floral sleeve tattoo, leaning on a stone column
Monique Lester Is Fitting Her Career Around Her Family, Not the Other Way Round

She is still modeling, readying a lingerie label and planning to try for one last child. How the Australian model plans to make room for all three.

Havva Aykac, founder of Luxe Studio Cosmetics
Havva Aykac’s Vision for Luxe Studio Cosmetics: Redefining Beauty Standards with Advanced Aesthetic Treatments

Havva Aykac has taken Luxe Studio Cosmetics from a permanent brows specialist to a full-service medispa built on innovation, inclusivity and personalised care.

Monique Lester’s International Modeling Journey Shows Why Authenticity Still Matters in Modern Fashion

In an industry shaped by rapidly changing trends, curated social media identities, and increasingly competitive standards of beauty, Monique Lester is building a modeling career around something more enduring: authenticity. The Australian model has steadily developed an international presence through magazine features, creative collaborations, and fashion photography, establishing herself as a distinctive personality within the…