If you were to use three words to describe yourself what would they be? Whenever I am asked such a question I always find one word that I want to be able to say ‘That’s me!’ but just occasionally, I am not quite there yet! Working on it maybe, dreaming of it… absolutely!

The quest to become what we dream for ourselves is usually fraught with distractions and the everyday mundane. It’s easy to lose direction and end up someplace else. It may well be a good place, but what about that goal which you went to bed dreaming about?

If there is one thing I want to do, it’s shine in all the things I do. I want to be the best I can be. It takes hard work, morning mantras and above all, courage. For me, I believe that if you feel good, if you look great and if you have the drive, you can achieve anything. Standing out from the crowd not only boosts self esteem but can also bag that dream. When you step out looking and feeling 100% great about yourself, you are not only feeling on top of the world, you actually are on top of the world. In the pages of this magazine you will find the inspiration. From the clothes to the people who made it happen for themselves.

Nothing is impossible. Welcome to SHINE, it’s time to act on the dream.

Vlad Kaltenieks and Jason Stringer.