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Heritage, Hustle & The CODE
Your 90-Day Blueprint to Level Up (Without Losing Your Soul) “You don’t need to be born with privilege. You just need to be raised with strategy.”— The 90-Day Mastery Blueprint Let’s keep it 💯.You’re scrolling. You’re stressed. You’re gifted. You’re stuck. Maybe...
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The Impact of Cold vs Warm Foods and Drinks on Women’s Wellness
The Impact of Cold vs Warm Foods and Drinks on Women's Wellness: A TCM and Western Medicine PerspectiveDid you know that the temperature of what you...
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Heritage, Hustle & The CODE
Your 90-Day Blueprint to Level Up (Without Losing Your Soul) “You don’t need to be born with privilege. You just need to be raised with strategy.”—...
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Finding Self-Care
Finding Self-CareMust we give up all our vices to achieve Self-Care harmony? Is this set up for us to fail? Surely not!We All Have the Ability, One Step At A Time.Self-care means taking all the steps you can to take care of your physical health and well-being,...
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Living & Creating In The MomentSustainability does not imply deprivation, but rather a conscious awareness of life itself, resource utilization, and waste reduction.We Have the Ability To Influence The Future, One Step At A Time.Small adjustments can assist us to...
Active Vision, Strategy, & Roadmap
Have an Active Vision, Strategy, & Roadmap to Reach Your GoalsSuccessful creatives are people who do more than talk about the idea of doing. But remember, if you need help or assistance, do not hesitate to ask! Just Imagine What Life You Would Have With The Right...
Sell Creative Content
How To Sell Creative ContentApart from having a vocation and dedication to their students, what do all teachers seem to have in common? Answer: They are time-poor. This explains why there’s such a great opportunity to sell teacher-created resources online.One of the...
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About the Author
I’m Amanda Lan — designer, martial artist, and wellness strategist.
My journey began in apartheid-era Cape Town, led me to a Swiss-German textile internship, and took me deep into Shaolin martial arts and global design strategy.
Today, I use over 40 years of experience in fashion, health, wellness, graphic design, and AI integration to guide individuals and businesses toward creative clarity and holistic growth.
Credentials & Expertise:
7th Dan Shaolin Kung Fu expert
5th Dan International Health Qigong Technical Coach
Creative strategist & design mentor
AI and digital design integration specialist
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