In this issue

This month is all about being Front & Female—Tatler’s platform for women to inspire others and be their best selves. As such, there are so many stories of strong, inspiring women in this issue from different walks of life who raise issues about equity, overcoming challenges and biases, finding a sense of purpose, and being the change you want to see. Leading the all-star ensemble is cover personality Francesca Chia, cofounder of GoGet. There’s also Malaysia-born Hollywood screenwriter Adele Lim, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa, WOMEN:girls executive director and founder of Geng Gadis Izza Izelan, multidisciplinary artist Poesy Liang, photographer Annice Lyn, fintech leaders Karen S Puah, Nadia Ismail and Winnie Chua, and women chefs Mandy Goh and Suzana Anwar. Last but not least, 10 influential women share valuable life lessons and experiences that have shaped them to be who they are today.

Tapping Into Girl Power

Given the right tools and training, Izza Izelan of WOMEN:girls aims to nurture the next generation of leaders

7 mins

Leading the Way Forward

Three leading ladies in fintech share how they are rewriting the narrative around what it means to be a female leader

8 mins

No Punchline

Gender-based violence, domestic abuse and why it needs to be stopped

3 mins

The Gig Is On

Francesca Chia finds empowerment in a job that pays to be flexible, and this is where the future lies

7 mins

Holding the Line

When Maria Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021, many felt it was a victory not only for Philippine journalists, but for truth and justice

8 mins

All Rise

Artist Angela Su is representing Hong Kong at the Venice Biennale, which opens this month after a pandemic induced one-year delay. She speaks to Tatler about her fascination with anime, levitation and disco balls

5 mins

'Bourne Identity

Melbourne—also known by its traditional Aboriginal name, Naarm—is a city that caters to the curious. We explore its thriving creative scene through the eyes of its artists

6 mins

Jobs for the Girls

Our resident wine expert asks some fearless females for their take on life in the industry

10+ mins

Adapting and Learning with the Times

The pandemic has forced schools to adopt new approaches in providing education. What has changed and are there more changes in store?

3 mins

A Different Approach

Special education has been constantly evolving and it will continue to do so as we move from a one-to-one setting to an inclusive classroom

5 mins

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Tatler is the region’s leading luxury and lifestyle media brand, presenting the very best of power, influence and style. Since 1977, Tatler has connected Asia’s most influential communities with the goal of promoting and developing Asian identity and culture. Tatler focuses on power and influence with greater meaning and purpose, shining the light on a larger cross-section of the people, communities and industries impacting Asia.