Women in Business

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In a world where we’re always racing against time, trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of life, being able to incorporate the much-coveted work-life balance has never been so crucial. Gone are the days when a household can have children and live on ‘just’ one salary, unless it’s an excellently paid job. Of course, even for those who are childless, the need to be able to juggle work-related duties with familial or personal ones still remains. And let’s not forget time to ourselves, which, let’s face it, is more often than not, overlooked. This is precisely why everyone dreams of having aRead More…

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In our whirlwind of deadlines, family responsibilities, and social commitments, carving out time for ourselves often feels like a luxury we can’t afford. But hey, who says you can’t be a superwoman and still take care of your health? Let’s dive into some simple, practical ways to finding the balance between keeping your physical and mental well-being on track, even on those crazy busy days. Quick and Effective Exercise Routines No time for the gym? No worries! Here are a few exercise hacks that can fit into even the busiest schedules: Nutrition Hacks Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a chore or a bore. HereRead More…

Social Entrepreneurship

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Globally, women and girls are at greater risk of poverty, violence and abuse than men. They are more likely to be malnourished and less likely to be educated, less likely to run a business or be in positions of leadership. On average women earn 75% less than men for the exact same job and position. Over 350 million women are still living in poverty and it seems unbelievable, in this day and age, that women face this kind of discrimination. Besides the many voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations that work towards helping and assisting women in need, there is a sector that suggests a wayRead More…

supporting local

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At Wham we believe in supporting our local community and as a “relative” to the women only Facebook community Women for Women we too believe in supporting and promoting women’s voices and empowering women. During the pandemic many women have lost their jobs or can not leave their homes due to being vulnerable, or having to stay home to home school their children. As usual women have risen to the challenge and turned their hobbies or skills into money making opportunities. Now more than ever it is important for us as a community to come together and support each other. Yes, the convenience and vastRead More…

bumpnme

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Christmas is around the corner, and with the Covid-19 pandemic hitting small businesses worldwide, including Malta, the best thing to do is shop local. Being an informed consumer is the only way to shop ethically and sustainably, which is why we’ve combined a list of genuine businesses run by trailblazing women in Malta. To support a woman’s business is to support all women: it is a form of uplifting, supporting and emancipating. Support local women-owned businesses this Christmas. Get festive, feminist and fair with these brands: Gaia & Nina  The brand by local designer Francesca Pace’ named after her two daughters. These beautiful hand- crafted,Read More…

rachel sammut bumpandme

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Rachel Sammut wanted flexibility and quality of life by being self-employed, so she set up her own online business BumpAndMe … Over the years I’ve spoken and exchanged ideas and opinions with Rachel many times, however, all virtually always on messenger. It was lovely to finally meet up with her and to get to know her in person. Rachel is a soft-spoken lawyer by profession but also an inspirational businesswoman and a busy, but very organised mummy to her gorgeous children Leila and Hugh. After spending a few years working in London where her work experience there was very different from working here in Malta,Read More…

Angele Lautier Art

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Meet conceptual artist Angele Lautier: artist, mother of four, and soon to be student of psychology – how does she manage it all? I haven’t seen Angele for over 25 years but her enthusiasm for life still shines through. I can see it in her work. Thanks to Facebook and Instagram we recently reconnected and it was great to catch up and learn more about what she’s been up to since we were both young, naughty, slightly crazy, fun loving girls without a care in the world. In our spare time we used to model on the catwalk together, usually for fashion shows to raiseRead More…

Krystle Penza Mvintage

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I’ve always admired trail blazers and women succeeding in male dominated areas or in business. Of course the woman behind the MVintage brand is no exception and I was curiously drawn to find out more about the woman behind this totally local Maltese brand.  Creating a brand like Mvintage from scratch is no easy feat and takes dedication, vision, determination and a strong business acumen.  Meeting Krystle Penza felt like meeting one of my idols, I was starry eyed with admiration. Sitting in the Mvintage coffee shop at their flagship store in Iklin, I felt like I had met a local icon, but also aRead More…

Gaia and Nina Clothing Line

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I just spent a lovely afternoon chatting with another amazing woman – Francesca Pace, an awesome entrepreneur and talented designer and business woman. Her children’s clothing brand Gaia and Nina named after her two daughters is making a name all over the world. “I’m really excited Harrods contacted me too the other day” she tells me enthusiastically. I asked her how this idea came about and she explains that it was due to a health scare she had a few years ago; “I felt the need to start doing something with my children, so I first started by creating an Instagram account and posting photosRead More…

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Recently wham caught up with art gallery owner Christine Xuereb, also known as Christine X to find out more about this very interesting venture: I have always been interested in art – my earliest memory was of me drawing for classmates and my best subjects at school were always art and maths – and although my plan was initially to become an architect, my life choices led me to take up art as my major subject, eventually taking History of Art and Anthropology at university. With my bad memory and lack of interest in the history of art before modern times, I was slacking butRead More…