Thoughts & Truths
Articles that seek to uncloud our hearts and minds. How? By gathering experiences and expertise about issues that impact women across a range of subjects.
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The spark behind the lens: How photographer Chloe Cachia found her path
For many, the path from a childhood hobby to a real career is anything but straightforward. There are doubts, detours, and a few unexpected turning points along the way. For Chloe Cachia, co-founder of Blur Studios, it all began with a borrowed camera and a curiosity she just couldn’t shake. Her story is a gentle reminder that sometimes the best careers don’t come from detailed plans - they come from following that tiny spark of passion and seeing where it leads.
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.
My body… is no body’s business
When Diana Azzopardi was 12, a boy referred to her athletic body as ‘fat’. This led to eating disorders that ended up becoming the main reasons why, years later - when she became a mother of three girls - she went back to university and obtained a degree in nutrition - to help people who are going through the same struggles.
Tired or burnt out? How to listen to your body to tell the difference.
Sometimes life catches up on us. We feel we should slow down. But what is this feeling, really? Is it tiredness? Is it just life? Or is it burnout – a word we hear thrown around a lot? How can we tell the difference? Family therapist and HR consultant Olivia Bilocca explains.
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.
Mothers’ musings. How a mum is helping others journal their way through motherhood.
Writing always felt therapeutic to Sarah Piscopo Mercieca. As she graduated and began her career in psychology - while also embarking on her personal journey into motherhood - she turned to the power of words to make sense of her experiences and co-founded ‘MUSE: Mothers Uniting in Stories and Emotions’.