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.
‘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.
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.
A decade of ‘Women for Women’: 10 lessons from a growing community
A decade after founding the Facebook community Women for Women, to create a safe space where women can share their experiences and discuss issues that affect them, Francesca Fenech Conti reflects on the lessons she’s learned as the community has grown to include over 60,000 members.
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.
Women with disabilities value career and beauty but motherhood feels out of reach - study shows
Research has shown that, in Malta, women with disabilities care about looking good and believe having a career is important. However, they feel that having both a career and a family remains a challenge for them with few considering motherhood as an option.
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’.