There’s a certain weight that comes with being from the Pacific right now - a knowing that our blue continent, once dismissed as ‘small...

"Woman to Woman: Notes from the Islands” is a heartfelt reflection on Pacific womanhood - exploring solidarity, self-worth, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to choose yourself, for the good of your village, and beyond.

Caught in the cycle of doing it all? The Overachiever Trap: Reflections from a Firstborn Daughter in the Pacific explores the unspoken pressures of perfection, duty, and identity faced by eldest daughters. A powerful personal lens on cultural expectations, ambition, and breaking free.

In the first part of this series, I spoke about Crenshaw and all the emotions evoked, from reading her research and thoughts on...

As a young Pacific woman navigating life in today’s world, I often find myself reflecting on the complexities of identity, race, and...

Discover how the 'Blue Tax' can empower Pacific women by addressing gender inequality and transforming economic opportunities.

Explore how the blue tax can fund women-centred initiatives, thus driving empowerment and community resilience.

This is my view on transforming the pink tax into a blue tax. This blog emphasises the significance of gendered taxation and its impacts.

Meritocracy or Regression? As a proud Solomon Island woman, I reflect on how events thousands of miles away can ripple through and touch...

So, I don't normally post two blogs within a day (or month, haha—let's blame life), but this one seemed to need some clarity because it...

As a young Pacific woman of Solomon Islands (and i-Kiribati) descent, I am embarking on a journey to unravel the intricacies of my...

I sat through a Zoom meeting today on ' The Role of Traditional and Local Knowledge for Climate Resilience in Pacific Communities ' that...

If you're an international student planning to study in Queensland, Australia, one of the most crucial steps in your preparation is...

Are you an international student planning to study in Australia? If so, firstly congratulations on taking this next step in your academic...

So I took a pause from blogging - because, Life. And some huge career changes. ... Like resigning after working for ten (yes, I am also...

Maintaining cultural identity can be challenging in a world that is becoming increasingly globalised. However, for young professionals...

Yes I went there... have you read Dickens' book 'A Tale of Two Cities'? But I'm not speaking metaphorically throughout this blog on...

by Jane Marczewski ("Nightbirde") I saw a post shared by one of my Facebook friends of Nightbirde singing - and the entire performance...

On my IG profile I declare myself many things - a book lover, a [newbie] crocheter - but most importantly, for me - a financial feminist....

In light of the many bikinis and crop tops I've decided to make lately, I thought I'd do a quick list of the ways you can take care of...