Posts Tagged ‘Coffee Talk’
A Curious Woman in Many Worlds. Angelika Svoboda on Looking, Listening and the Art of the Global South
Angelika Svoboda has spent her working life close to the moment before a work becomes public: the studio visit, the acquisition, the artist nobody has placed yet. A social and cultural anthropologist by training, she reads a painting for its story before its materials, and she has built two NGOs alongside a career in art…
Read MoreReading Is How We Become Better People. Silvia Pazos Rodríguez, the Woman Behind Book 2.0
How would you introduce yourself beyond the titles and accomplishments? Who is Silvia at her core? I am a human leader and an advocate for change who loves to build rooms where the right conversations happen, connecting people with a higher mission who actually mean what they say. I’m driven by a kind of restless…
Read MoreCultivating Beauty in the Simplest Things. Irene Bernie of Valdirose
I’ve learned to accept and embrace even the less creative moments, understanding that I also need periods of rest. It’s like seeds underground: with time, a beautiful plant will emerge. Taking care of oneself and engaging in activities for personal fulfillment, rather than for show, is crucial.
Read MoreArt as a Bridge. Tanya Bennett on the Work of the Sovereign Art Foundation
Tanya Bennett’s journey from fashion illustration to leading the Sovereign Art Foundation in Portugal reflects a life shaped by creativity, community, and cultural sensitivity.
Read MoreLess, But Better. Delfina Sena of 100 collectors
In this intimate conversation, Delfina Sena opens up about life beyond titles — from motherhood and passion for art to redefining creativity in a digital age.
Read MoreRooted in Movement. A Conversation with Kella of Nomad Home
You have to balance funding your life and funding the business. That kind of strategic foresight is often missing in conversations around female entrepreneurship, but it’s essential if you want to grow on your own terms.
Read MoreWomen Redefining Wellbeing. A Conversation with Marina Amaral and Dr. Joana Costa of B-Life Clinic
At a time when health has become both a buzzword and a business, true wellbeing can feel elusive – especially for women navigating careers, caregiving, and self-expectation.
Read MoreDefined by Creativity: Julie de Halleux of Lisbon by Design
Lisbon by Design is both a platform and a movement. It promotes Portuguese craftsmanship by connecting it to both local and international audiences while also encouraging a new generation of designers to push boundaries.
Read MoreArt as a Bridge. Janire Bilbao of MOVART Gallery
What moment or experience ignited your passion for contemporary African art and led to the founding of MOVART? When I arrived in Luanda, I was deeply inspired by the city’s artistic capital and the strong community of young artists who were critically engaging with social and political realities while celebrating Angola’s cultural richness. However, I…
Read MoreAnel Imanbay on TEDxMarvila, Purpose, and The Art of Being Human
How would you introduce yourself beyond the titles and accomplishments? Who is Anel Imanbay at her core? I am a seeker of meaning. My life has been shaped by movement—between countries, industries, and ideas—but at my core, I am someone who believes that life is not just about success, but about significance. I search for…
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