In November, Seychelles’ aviation community and Seychelles as a Nation mourned the loss of Nicole Chang-Leng, the first Seychellois woman flight captain, who passed away, aged 45. She was an…
Inspirational Life
Their Challenges in Print-Inspiring Others
Enda Gilbert, A Parental Burnout practitioner and educator, contributed to Undefeated, a collection of uplifting, powerful and inspiring stories written by a group of Professional migrant women in Australia. Enda…
In conversation with Hazel Waye-Hive-Graduate Teacher
Hazel Waye-Hive, 29, mother to 10-year-old Rohan, recently graduated from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Humanities (Environmental science and English), graduated with first-class honours, top…
Life as an Amputee- Shamira Sally
In 2018, Shamira Sally boarded a plane to undertake a university degree in Malaysia; she had anticipated that life would change after her studies- she had plans for her career…
My Story of Multiple Miscarriages- Fran Ah-Men
Losing a baby, whether through miscarriage or stillbirth, is something women may carry with them all their lives. Even though miscarriages and stillbirths are the most common reasons for losing…
The Joys and Challenges of Autism-Nyla and Mia’s Story
Nyla Ma-low, (nee Perrault) grew up in the district of Beau Vallon with a foster family. Her mother gave her up at the age of five, she wanted Nyla to…
Mind Over Matter Challenge – Felicity Passon
In a bid to raise more awareness about Mental Health, Seychellois swimmer Felicity Passon set herself a challenge; swimming 15 km from La Digue Island to Praslin and back to…
A Mother’s Embraced Journey Through Autism-Helena Sims
April is World Autism Month, throughout the month, the focus is on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism—fostering worldwide support. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental…
Celebrating Seychelloise- International Women’s Day
March is a celebration of women—from International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day (in the UK). Our chosen Women’s Day cover stars, mother-daughter duo, Natalie Gonthier and Sophie Belle have a…
Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Jason Winslow, 14, was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) a genetic condition that gradually causes the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability. It is one…