One breath at a time: ‘Woman of the sea’ Nikki Muscat on finding her passion
From the familiar Maltese waters, to the depths of the Indian Ocean, Nikki Muscat’s life has always revolved around the sea. A two-time Olympian turned freediver and conservationist, she speaks about passion, purpose, and how believing in yourself can transform not only your life, but also the world around you.
From creativity to community: The story behind ‘Made by Mothers’
For Jenny Zammit, creativity has always been a lifeline - and now it’s the driving force behind Made by Mothers, a social enterprise offering flexible, dignified work for mums. In this interview, Jenny shares her journey from struggling with traditional work to building a project that empowers mothers while creating beautiful, meaningful jewellery.
‘Show Up, Speak Up’: Insights from Noreen Burroughes Cesareo MBE
Many women support other women, but this woman’s impact has been so significant that she has earned recognition from the Royal Family as well as other international organisations. Noreen Burroughes Cesareo MBE - an international strategist and marketing expert – talks about the main obstacles that, in her years of experience, she has seen women face when stepping into the business world.
RAW: Artist Veronica Lee on the beauty of imperfection
Artist Veronica Lee spent her life navigating creativity and self-discovery. From her beginnings as a tattoo artist, she has constantly pushed the boundaries of her artistry. Her latest exhibition, RAW, brings together years of exploration, presenting powerful portraits of women on wood - each piece a celebration of vulnerability, strength, and the beauty of imperfection.
Digging deeper: Archaeologist Eleanor Scerri talks about gender, grit, and groundbreaking science
Archaeologist and researcher Eleanor Scerri made the headlines in Malta and internationally for her involvement in a groundbreaking discovery. In this interview we dig a bit deeper into Eleanor’s journey as a researcher, woman and mother.
Making waves. Charting a new course for women at sea
Shipping carries over 90% of international trade, yet women represent less than 20% of the maritime workforce onshore. To mark the International Day for Women in Maritime we caught up with Karin Orsel who was awarded a gender equality award, as well as Claudia Vella Casagrande, secretary general of the Malta International Shipowners’ Association.
Rejecting the hustle culture, embracing authenticity. Veronica Stivala shares her views.
In an age replete with Artificial Intelligence, we can all use robots to write for us and, as a result, end up sounding the same. For this reason, Veronica Stivala believes we crave authenticity more than ever. This is why she recently founded her boutique content company Ittra.
The makers’ movement. Meet the women crafting artisan networks.
Artisans Josianne Calleja and Petra Gasan have always had a passion for crafting and creating. They decided to dedicate themselves full-time to turning their dreams into reality. Now, they are opening up their journey to other women like them through their project L-Artigjana.
How she does it: Ramona Depares
Journalist and book author Ramona Depares shares her philosophy on life: that life need not be linear—the fun is often in the detours, and they don’t come with an expiry date. She also discusses wardrobe choices (including her signature red lipstick), life decisions, and her love for pretty things.
From grief to growth: How writing about my mother’s suicide helped me heal
Mary Mallia was 25 years old when her mother died by suicide. Now, over 30 years later, she launched a book about her experience, In this article, Mary shares the journey it took her to heal and write the book ‘Liberation at Last: Love after Death’.