Mpowered. By Women, For Women.

Mpowered. By Women, For Women.

by Trudy Kerr, Mvintage

Entrepreneurship Entertainment News Personal Journals

Season 1

Mpowered with Rachel Cachia

Rachel Cachia is a well known personality and business woman on the Maltese Islands. Her journey has seen her work with some of the best media companies on the most loved TV productions, until she set up her own successful media company 'V Squared' with business partner Martina Zammit. In this edition of Mpowered, Rachel talks about being a woman leading local business, she shares the pressures of trying to balance a career, a relationship, a home and motherhood. Rachel also voices her thoughts on the pressure to be the perfect Mum, and offers wise words to other women on a similar journey. Take time to be Mpowered through this honest and touchingly open interview.

Mpowered with Debbie Bonello

In this episode of Mpowered we catch up with Debbie Bonello - an accomplished artist who is still riding high from a recent sell-out show entitled 'Gatherings'. Debbie shares her passion for her art, her journey to get were she is today, the rewards of being a full time artist, and the sacrifices made. Debbie talks about being an artist during the pandemic, her inspirations, and the importance of art in our lives. Debbie inspires and Mpowers with her infectious energy and eternal optimism that anyone can be creative, and if being an artist is what your heart desires you should rise above any adversity and embrace your talent. Be Inspired. Be Mpowered.

Mpowered with Brooke

In this honest, open and moving episode of Mpowered Trudy talks to Brooke Borg - writer, singer, artist and influencer. Brooke shares her thoughts on the drama surrounding the annual Eurovision competition, but also gives her thoughts on how women are perceived in the media and manipulated for the sake of a good story. Brooke talks about her own journey with body image and the role of social media in feeding insecurity. Take time for this podcast to be moved, challenged and Mpowered.

Mpowered with Yazmin Zammit Stevens

Yazmin Zammit Stevens has just confirmed that she is heading to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to represent Malta in the women's weightlifting event! This podcast will inspire you, it will Mpower you. Yazmin shares her journey, she explains how she got into weightlifting in the first place and goes on to share her challenges and accomplishments. Yazmin also talks about her darker moments, and how she overcame them. As Yazmin heads off to Japan to represent Malta, listen to this interview to be motivated, encouraged and Mpowered.

Mpowered with Francesca Fenech Conti

Francesca Fenech Conti is the brains and brawn behind the Facebook group 'Women for Women'. The group started as a chat group for Fran as she recovered from a Hysterectomy. Women for Women is now over 41,000 strong. Fran shares her thoughts about the issues that are facing women today in Malta's patriarchal society; education, empowerment, work, domestic violence... and many more issues. Fran also breaks down the misunderstood term 'Feminism'. Listen to truly be Mpowered.

Mpowered with The New Victorians

In this highly energetic edition of Mpowered, Trudy catches up with two very talented women. Sisters, soul mates, business partners, friends - Bettina and Phillipa originally hit the scene as the successful band, The New Victorians. Since then, this powerful duo have gone on to write and produce hit singles, large scale theatre productions, productions at Edinburgh Fringe and much more. When COVID hit just days before their most recent production was about to launch at the Manoel Theatre, Bettina and Phil rose above the pandemic challenges and pointed their energies in new directions. In this honest and entertaining interview the sisters talk about sibling spats, adapting to new challenges, pushing themselves further than they could have imagined, what drives them, supporting other women through their education programme and the reality of marriage and pregnancy. Be entertained, be Mpowered.

Mpowered with Christabelle Borg

In this episode Trudy talks Christabelle Borg. Christabelle started out her life in the public eye by hosting Maltese TV shows as a teen, but is probably best known for taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 with Taboo, speaking out about the challenges of mental health issues. This is an area that became a point of passion for Christabelle and saw her appointed as a mental health ambassador for the President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. Since these achievements, Christabelle has moved forward with her career to become CEO of the industrial company V&C, and achieving her dream of being featured in Forbes Magazine. In this episode of Mpowered Trudy asks Christabelle how she was affected by her own challenges leading her to become a champion for mental health; how did she deal with the responsibility - and any fall out - of being an ambassador of the President’s Foundation. Trudy asks her about the logistics of a newly married couple managing a long distance relationship, and how she coped when times got really tough, and much more... Listen to this podcast from Mvintage and be Mpowered.

Mpowered with Krystle Penza

'Mpowered' launches with Krystle Penza's very own story. Most will know that Mvintage has become a household name in Malta, but what you might not know is that Mvintage comes from very humble roots and is based on some key fundamental principles, with significant personal sacrifices made along the way. Krystle talks about her journey, what kept her motivated through the challenges, her vision for success, her motivation and dealing with the criticism that comes when working to strike a balance between ambition and family, Make time for this moving and motivating interview, be Mpowered.

Mpowered with Moira Delia

Moira Delia is a household name, and so well known that she has her own Wikipedia page, which immediately elevates Moira to super guest status. You will of course know that Moira Delia is a Maltese television presenter and actress. Moira is also a producer of the tv show Animal Diaries, and well know as an animal rights campaigner and the founder of RAR - Real Animal Rights Foundation. Moira is not only passionate about animal rights, but outspoken as well, most recently walking out on a live television programme after her claims that there were photos to prove that zookeeper Chris Borg was keeping a bear on a chain were rebutted and she was called a liar, and applauded and supported by almost off of the Maltese Islands. In this edition of Mpowered, Moira shares the story of her career and the unlikely route she took from accountant to actress. Moira explains her passion when it comes to animals and animal rights, and identifies what changes she wants to see in Malta. Giggle, Gasp and Get Informed in this edition of Mpowered.

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