As President of EmpowerHER Malta, I lead a transformative movement for female creatives in the Mediterranean. Our flagship initiative, the Designers Boutique Valletta, serves as a non-profit social enterprise incubator supporting 16+ female-led brands. By providing a shared, sustainable retail platform, we foster long-term financial autonomy for women artisans and entrepreneurs, directly addressing high entry barriers in small island economies.

Central to this ecosystem is our Female Community Social Hub, where we look after women through social connection and educational development. We host monthly events focused on skill sharing and mentorship, ensuring female changemakers have the tools to scale their professional and personal growth. Beyond incubation, I am an entrepreneurial philanthropist; through ‘Action for Good’ campaigns, we utilize a circular donation model to fund vital infrastructure for women’s shelters.

I conclude this impact cycle as a Heritage Fashion Designer. My ‘REFASHIONED’ collection transforms salvaged Maltese silk damasks and heirloom lace into sustainable wearable art, ensuring that Malta’s domestic history is preserved through ethical social innovation.

As a Heritage Fashion Designer and International Speaker, I conclude this impact cycle by transforming salvaged Maltese silk damasks and heirloom lace into sustainable wearable art through my ‘REFASHIONED’ collection. I am dedicated to sharing this journey of ethical innovation and social impact on global stages to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Session I

Capital with Purpose: Women, Wealth & the New Investment Playbook

9:30 – 10:45