Photo credit: Dujoanna Gift-Simms Cosmocreole is a celebration of the achievements of Seychellois women globally but ‘The Young Seychelloise’ series puts young women at the forefront. Too often their achievements…
Young Seychelloise: Architect Rosabelle Mederick
This month, we put bright young architect Rosabelle Mederick in the spotlight. She shares her journey and motivations and imparts invaluable advice on enjoying the journey, not just the destination….
Young Seychelloise: Gabriella Gonthier
At just 23-years-old, the multi-talented Gabriella Gonthier has already built an impressive resume- a top scorer at the University of Seychelles, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Ministry of…
A Young CEO’s Journey-Angelique Pouponneau
One of Seychelles’ youngest female CEOs walks us through the highs and lows of the career journey that took her from Mahé to the UK and the USA, and what…
Her Story: Jennifer Denis
Jennifer Denis opens up to Cosmocreole about losing her brother Jimmy who was murdered when he was in Seychelles for his own wedding. She talks about what helped her spiritually,…
Her Story: I did it for my baby
Domestic abuse isn’t always physical, but living with a controlling partner can be as bad as physical abuse. Controlling behaviours that create an unequal power dynamic in a relationship (coercive…
In Conversation With Lucy Dogley-Darani
For the past six years, the 56-year-old mum of one has been helping her clients get the clarity, strength and confidence to live a happier life. She does this by…
Moving on After Loss-Gail Talma-Jumeau
The loss of a child is the ultimate tragedy. It is a pain and suffering that is probably impossible to grasp without experiencing it first-hand. Gail Talma-Jumeau tells Cosmocreole her…
Inspirational life – Farida Camille
Farida Camille, 46, is a passionate and committed volunteer who spends many hours doing charitable work in her beloved country and abroad. Previously an English teacher, she is a businesswoman…
First Female Seychellois Commercial Helicopter Pilot-Vanessa Gendron
Captain Vanessa Gendron’s name will be etched in Seychelles history for having shattered the glass ceiling for Seychellois women dreaming to become commercial helicopter pilots. The 27-year-old captain became the…