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Masturbation: the Facts and Myths!
Will I go blind? Will I go stupid? Are my genitals going to deform? Will…
WWW Picks for the 44th Edition of Cairo International Film Festival!
Every year, we get to celebrate film and filmmakers through a very special event; Cairo…
Rehab Mazhar: A Girl of the South
Born and raised in Aswan, Rehab Mazhar is a force to be reckoned with. At…
Al Mangam by Yasmeen Badawy Is Here with a Story to Tell!
Yasmeen Badawy is an AUC Psychology graduate who decided to turn her newfound passion for…
Farah Ihab is Inviting Women to Fall in Love with Pole Dancing!
Farah Ihab is a Pole and Flexibility Instructor at Project Pole Egypt, a Clinical Pharmacist,…
5 Famous Women You Never Knew Were Upper Egyptian
On our mission to break the stereotype when it comes to Upper Egyptian Women, we…
Nour Ali Shokry “We should stop calling Cancer the bad disease because all diseases are bad”
When Nour Ali Shokry was diagnosed with Cancer 2 years ago. She didn’t feel there…
Kafkaesque: An Exhibition By Rons ElBatal Where She Uses Art to Visualize Her Feelings
Rania Elbatal, also known as Rons ElBatal is an amazing artist who recently held her…
Low on Energy? Quiz Yourself Now to Pin-down the Issue!
We seem to hugely underestimate our energy expenditure. So, I thought it might be useful…
Our Roller Coaster Journey with Turner Syndrome
Life never stops surprising us, does it? Hla’s Story Hla, my beautiful 12-year-old first-born daughter,…
Persepolis is a Timeless Love Letter to Cross-Cultural Middle Easterners
She is a punk-loving, rebellious teenager; one who does not fit into the cultural dichotomy…
Catching up with Lamaan on Healing Trauma & Cutting the Crap!
We sat down with the powerful Lamaan, host of the Cut The Crap podcast, founder…
Bassant Maximus: Fashion Designer by Day, Thrifting Queen by Night!
Bassant Maximus is an influential fashion designer who manages a Cairo-based fashion brand called BelTafseel.…
5 Reasons Why We Love May Calamawy!
May Calamawy is an Egyptian-Palestinian actress. She was born in Bahrain and moved to Boston,…
Farah Adly Sabbour on the Timeless Jewellery of Hermania!
Farah Adly Sabbour is a 27-year-old Cairo-based architect. Farah has always been fond of history,…
Hadia Ghaleb Is Getting on the Frontlines of Modest Swimwear!
Dubai-based entrepreneur and fashion influencer Hadia Ghaleb is getting on the frontlines of modest swimwear…
Following Rahma Traveler on Her Journey to See the World!
Rahma Arafa is a 23-year-old Egyptian girl with big dreams and a palpable passion for…
Vodafone Egypt Celebrates International Women’s Day through Reinforcing Employability Opportunities for Women
In light of International Women’s Day, Vodafone Egypt is tailoring a variety of employability opportunities…
Catching up with Dr. Amal Esawi on Nanotechnology!
“My father loved to do things with his own hands and always followed a very…
Ghada Mounib: The Story of Founding & Growing Save Me Group
“You can’t treat all the kids, even if you want to. At least, you will…
The Ultimate Self-Care Checklist for All
For a long time, I thought that self-care was a manifestation of luxury. I believed…
Meet Riham Fouad: Founder of Dinari Communications
Riham Fouad started her journey in her last semester at university in 2006. As she…
Ellie Home: Reviving the Beauty of Egyptian Craftsmanship
Ideas always begin somewhere, with Ellie Home, it all began in 2012. One day, Nahla…
The Egyptian IVF Center: Starting the Talk of Egg Freezing in Egypt
Women feel a lot of pressure to have kids early. Some women feel like they…
Meet Randa Habib, The Female Powerhouse of Peace Cake
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of Peace Cake. The…
Bilhana:Healthy Wholesome Food from the Middle East
“The recipes in this book are inspired by our love of cooking, our passion for…
Is feeling ‘Hangry’ a Real Thing?
You know that feeling you get when you’re super hungry? Your stomach is growling and…
Norshek Fawzy “Only love will heal the world, so our vow to you is love”
Norshek Fawzy is a lover of nature, a mother of two, and the founder of…
Run and Climb Like a Girl: Mariz Doss
Mariz Doss can certainly be described as a jack of all trades. She’s a mountain…
10 Must-Read Books to Enjoy Before the Summer Ends
Summer is all about relaxing. Whether you’re doing it at home or by the beach,…
Dear Single Moms,
Dear Single Mom, You’re my friend, you’re my sister, you are everywhere around me. I…
Amena: An Ode to the Egyptian #MeToo Movement
“This film is dedicated to every woman that has experienced violence and every woman that…
On the Myth of Couple Goals
You know this when this one couple shows up at the outing and you think…
Meet the Award Winning Young Filmmaker Sondos Tarek
Tackling issues from various cultures, backgrounds, and identities is key for filmmakers, according to 26-year-old…
Entreprenelle’s ‘The Fashion Project’: Your Guide To A Successful Fashion Business
Entreprenelle If you have a passion for fashion then Enterprenelle’s accelerated program titled ‘The Fashion…
Rasha El Baramawy: Your Guide To Making a Tradition Out Of Good Nutrition
Rasha El Baramawy is a nutritionist who’s all about promoting a healthy lifestyle minus the…
Selma Köhn: Helping Athletes Grow Mental Muscles
When we think of athleticism, our minds instantly conjure images of people doing a lot…
Lift Like A Girl: Maye Noureldin
Maye Noureldin is a Calisthenics trainer with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a master’s…
MIRAK: The First Grieving Support Group in Egypt
In 2018, Engy Yasser and Iman Khalifa were simply two colleagues taking a life-coaching program…
Don’t Understand My Mental Illness, Be Understanding About It
The other day, I was having a conversation with my friend about our mental illness,…
Doha Mohamed: Fastest Delivery in Egypt!
Doha Mohamed is a 26-year-old courier. For a year now, she’s been taking the streets…
What’s Cooking? With Aida Shaaban
Chef Aida Shaaban has been passionate about food from a very young age. “Growing up,…
Malak Badawi’s “The Rollercoaster” Wins Silver Hipatia Award for Best Short Film at Alexandria Short Film Festival
‘Rollercoaster’ depicts a young woman’s inner monologue as she wrestles with the concept of true…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Layla Omar El-Farouk
Layla Omar El-Farouk is a brilliantly whimsical artist and entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Places…
7 All-Time Essential Self-Care Products and Where To Find Them
When it comes to self-care, you must only ask one question; what makes you feel…
Meet Dina Fekry, The Woman behind the Designs on the Concrete Blocks of the Golden Parade
The Golden Parade that took place on Friday was impressive in a multitude of ways.…
Marwa Lotfy Workshops: Fashion Designing for Kids and Teens
As a young hijabi college student, Marwa Lotfy struggled to find fashionable clothes that represented…
Meet the 10 Women Who Rocked the Golden Parade
It’s safe to say that yesterday’s Golden Mummy Parade blew our socks off! The parade…
“She Feeds the World” Harvests its Success in Beni Sueif
PepsiCo Egypt and Care International, as part of their “She Feeds the World” Program launched…
Mohamed Kheidr’s “Tuktuk” Takes International Film Festivals by Storm!
“Tuktuk” was selected and is nominated for the Best Short Narrative award at the Pan-African…
Farida Said: Kitesurfing and Pilates Powerhouse
Farida Said is a 34-year old certified Visual Arts Teacher who shifted her career to…
What’s Cooking? With Farah El Charkawy
The lawyer-turned-chef Farah El Charkawy always knew she will have a career in food. “From…
Menna Hesham: The Real Life Dance Monkey
Menna Hesham is a 30-year-old ballerina, salsa dancer, and entrepreneur. After graduating from the faculty…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hannah Helmy
Hannah Helmy is a young and savvy artist. She takes talent to the next level.…
5 Hijabi Fashion Bloggers You Need to Follow
Who said that modesty & fashion can’t go hand in hand? Obviously, no one!…
Self-Care for Moms: How to Turn the Myth into Reality
It’s Mother’s Day, which makes it the perfect time to talk about a mom’s most…
Reem Osama: Doctor by Day, Furniture Painter by Night
Reem Osama is the founder of ‘Reem Osama Art’, an online furniture store that sells…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Tuka El Safty
Tuka El Safty is an exceptionally talented young artist. Her sources of inspiration are mosques…
What’s Cooking? With Karim Abdelrahman
Karim Abdelrahman is a brilliant gourmet chef who is making top-tier food accessible! Karim shares…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Farah Emara
Farah Emara is a wonderfully vibrant artist. Though young, she has a unique and colorful…
Vodafone: Empowering Women Through #منصة_فكرتك
International Women’s Day comes once per year. However, regardless of the day or month, Vodafone…
5 Facebook Groups for Women You Need to Join
Have you ever looked for a specific product, asked everyone around you, and still got…
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Hend Seif El-Din
Hend Seif El-Din is a wonderfully creative artist. Her art speaks volumes about her distinct…
Imperial College Egypt: Creating Role Models
In these new and trying times, it has become very clear how integral education is…
What Women Achieved: Egypt Through the Years
In spite of the patriarchy that attempts to undermine Egyptian women, they’ve made remarkable achievements…
Johnson & Johnson’s Female Leadership at Its Finest
On International Women’s Day, we sat down with a female leader at J&J Egypt to…
7 Tips to Get You Through Working from Home
This past year, we’ve all had to make changes. We’ve attempted to survive this pandemic…
Menna Hassan’s Najlah: Celebrating the Inherent Power of All Women
In a society where a woman’s body is objectified rather than celebrated, Menna Hassan, and…
Menna Farouk: Jack of All Trades, Master of Everything
Menna Farouk is a filmmaker with an MA in Television and Digital Journalism and a…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Shahira Kamal
Shahira Kamal is a woman of many talents. She paints, she draws, she sings, and…
5 Beauty Bloggers Who Say It Like It Is!
What is beauty? Beauty has always been defined by certain standards, set by multimillion dollar…
Restore FGM: Egyptian Center Offering Multidisciplinary Treatment for Survivors
Female Genital Mutilation is a crime and a huge violation of women’s rights. Not only…
5 Unconventional Ways to Celebrate this Valentine’s Day
This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday which means it’s a 3 day- long…
Aya Mohamed: Taking the Environmental Science World by Storm!
When we first heard the name Aya Mohamed, Egyptian woman, and MSc. in Environmental Science…
Dalia Mobasher’s Fokhara Studio: Where Passion Meets Purpose
Dalia Mobasher was a highway-design engineer with a silent passion for pottery-making and a knack…
Self-Defense for All Women: Boot Camp انتي اقوى#
When Mariam Mohamed was murdered in Maadi by two men attempting to steal her purse,…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Nada Elian
Nada Elian is a fabulously gifted artist whose work is not only gorgeous, but incredibly…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Dareen Akkad, Owner of What the Crust
Tell us about yourself My name is Dareen Akkad. My husband Ahmed Helmy and I…
8 Things Egyptian Women Are Tired of Hearing
Working at an Egyptian women’s magazine has many perks. The greatest of which is that…
The Sex Talk بالعربي : Your Guide to Sexual Health
The Sex Talk بالعربي is a bold online initiative established in January 2018. It promotes sex-positivity…
Kablat Arts: Healing Children with Art
When Hagar Magdy had to make the decision between having a stable but unhappy life…
A Year in Review: Turning Points for Arab Women in 2020
2020 has been a long and tough year in every way possible. Amidst all the…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Glow, Revolutionizing Healthy Living
Amina Rashad is a health coach and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Her passion for healthy living prompted…
PepsiCo Egypt’s “She Feeds the World” Program: Empowering the Rural Egyptian Woman!
You must be wondering who these women are. They are mothers, the mothers who are…
Sherine Nazmy Talks Art, Academia, and Social Media
An artist with an interesting academic background, artist Sherine Nazmy sure is fascinating. Sherine Nazmy…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mariam El Reweny
The work of artist Mariam El Reweny captured our hearts with its highly detailed and…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Dina Zaitoun
Dina Zaitoun is an artist whose work is not only beautiful, but it also sends…
Hanefra7 Biki Emta – Rania Elkalla Founder of Shell Homage
Rania Elkalla is an innovative inventor who has created a completely biodegradable alternative to plastic,…
Kafala In Egypt: Interviewing Founder Youmna Dahroug
If you’re following us on Social Media, you probably noticed that November is Adoption Month.…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Shaimaa Khaled
Shaimaa Khaled is not only a gifted artist with a versatile approach to art, but…
‘E7na Foundation’ launches the First Anti-Sexual Harassment Summit in Egypt!
The E7na Summit is the first of its kind to take place in Egypt. It…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Mona El Kateb
Egypt is blessed with a plethora of extremely gifted female artists, one of whom is…
The Shadow of Cairo —The Story of a Hero(ine): Revamped
The Shadow of Cairo —when we first saw the name of the film we expected…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Hayam Elsayed
An artist with an affinity for portraits, one who paints delicate images where the light…
Inside the Artist’s Studio: Manar Magdy
With her magical, whimsical illustrations, fun and bright portraits and downright quirky patterns, Manar Magdy…
Geologist and Women’s Advocate Dr. Farkhonda Hassan Passes Aged 90
On October 30th, 2020, Dr. Farkhonda Hassan, one of the most influential women in contemporary…
In the Aftermath of Egypt’s #MeToo Movement
During the past few weeks, Egypt has been swept up into a women’s revolution so…
Mariam Farag “Young females and women have a voice but often do not have a platform to channel their voice and aspirations”
As Head of Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact at MBC, Mariam Farag has changed many…
Sara Romany “the digital industry in Egypt is led by women”
Social Media and PR expert extraordinaire, Managing Director of Mint & Co, and fabulous mother…
Amy Mowafi “the issue with clients is never gender; it’s intelligence, work ethic and creativity”
This woman has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with from the…
Amira Azouz “It’s on us to shed the light on the importance of pursuing one’s dreams, regardless of what they look like”
Fustany is a platform for all things fabulous, targeting women in the Middle East. The…
Mai Abaza “Supporting each other, for girls, should also start at a very young age”
PR mastermind Mai Abaza inspires both on the professional and personal levels. This mother-of-twins left…
Lydia Schoonderbeek “the beauty industry is now beginning to see how powerful females in the industry are when they unite”
With over 15 years of experience in the fashion sector, Lydia was perfectly prepared to…
Dina Naguib “I’ll get married when (and if) I want to. I’m pulling the whole spinster chic really well”
Dina Naguib is a designer extraordinaire, whose creative mind has brought us brilliant brands such…
Shereen Allam “we started the journey of providing artisans with the necessary tools to be street smart”
The inspiring Shereen Allam, after 15 years of being an entrepreneur, started AWTAD, a nonprofit…
Mariam Naoum: Authenticity is key to Egyptian women portrayal in the media
Think of the last Ramadan TV series you binge-watched on; was it “A girl named…
Mai Omar Takes Ramadan Series Race by Storm in ‘Weld El Ghalaba’
Presenting a new twist to the heart-breaking tale of a woman being forced into marrying…
“I can’t Do It All” A Different Perspective on Feminism!
Amira Shohdi is a bold fashion blogger and feminist advocate, slaying the social media world…
Injy El Mokkadem: “I am happy that I played roles of strong women two years in a row”
Many of us loved her role as Italian-speaking ‘Sophia’ in ‘Eugene nights’ last Ramadan, this…
Breaking the routine With Your Special Needs child!
Having a challenged kid is like riding the carousel: it never stops turning. You have…
Meet Intelligent Entrepreneurs at Narrative PR Summit’s 3rd Round!
With the aim of reaching a better future in Egypt, the public relations (PR) agency…
The Thin Line Between Madness and Beauty
Since day one, plastic surgeries have been portrayed as women’s ultimate solution for beauty. Numerous…
Eleven Female Powerhouses Everyone Should Know About!
What Women Want magazine produced an inspirational video, bringing eleven powerful women under one roof.…
Magic is REAL with L’Oreal Paris new invention “The Magic Retouch”
“BEAUTY” is a word that has various definitions by all women everywhere; They vary but…
Macrina Megaly : “You’re beautiful the way you are. You don’t have anything to prove to anyone.”
With many fashion houses like Chanel, Kate Spade and Dolce & Gabbana taking note of…
Mariam Nezar: “Body positivity is embracing all body types, all races, all ethnicities, and all genders. “
What is wrong with our society’s beauty standards? What’s wrong with not fitting with the…
My Weight Roller Coaster Journey
Living in an era controlled by social media –and a group of influencers– we tend…
Finally! A Campaign That Encourages Women to Put Themselves First!
A brilliant campaign has been circulating on social media under the hashtag #انتي_الاول (Enti El…
“I can’t believe that I am not the only one who has cellulite”
Dad was engaged to a woman called Aida before he married my mom. Mom used…
A Chat with the Bold, Brave and Beautiful Basma
She is bold and she is beautiful. Since her award-winning role in Dawoud Abdel Sayed’s…
Cheer Like a Girl with Carina!
Carina Wear broke all branding stereotypes when they launched their creative World Cup Anthem earlier…
Does Being Alone Mean You’re Lonely?
Many of us fear being alone without a companion, believing that without a partner we…
Beauty and the Dogs: A Woman’s Nightmare in the Aftermath of a Brutal Rape
Fear has been, and still is, the key tool used against women as a form…
What Women Really Want… To Eat with Elmenus
Food is an essential part of our daily life routine, Whether you’re a working woman…
It is ok to be normal; the world needs more normal people
I often find myself wondering what the hell am I doing on this earth? I…
Crazy Myths Women Have Been Told About Their Bodies
As we get older our bodies change, and our tolerance to certain things and habits…
An Unhappy Marriage: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Before the end of any marriage there is a long moment of reflection. Reflecting on…
Gihan El Shamashergy’s New Collection Fights Wrong Beliefs about Vaginismus
Jewelry designer, Gihan El Shamashergy, continues to surprise us with her unique jewelry pieces. Gihan…
My goals for 2018: How to make them stick!
Why do we get so excited to write our goals down every year and take…
5 Ways to Stay Fit in Your 30’s
There is no such thing as “it’s too late”, I teach women above 30 to…
Rawya’s Journey from Fayoum to Marseille
Rawya Abd El-Kader was the first female in Tunis Village, Fayoum, to break all norms…
Swimming, Cycling and Running to Victory with Egypt’s First Ironwoman Khadiga Amin
Being an athlete is always going to be difficult, but for triathletes things are even…
Lessons I Learned from Refugee Single mothers
I have been working with refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt for three years now.…
5 Badass Egyptian Women with a Great Sense of Style
One of the most common misconceptions about feminists, or women who work in human rights…
Yara Goubran “I think every woman has been in this situation, torn between revenge and justice”
Yara Goubran, the stunningly unique actress known for her roles in independent films. The avant-garde…
Life After Taking Off The Veil; All Glammed up, or All Blamed Upon?
To veil or to unveil, this is a dilemma many girls face nowadays. The decision…
Finding Serenity in the Corporate World… Marie Zarif tells about how Yoga Changed her Life
Marie Zarif has got an impressive resume in the corporate world. Her work as an…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Baheya: Standing up to Breast Cancer
A person finding out they have cancer is never an easy thing. Baheya, a hospital…
A Day Charged with Inspiration – TEDx Cairo Women 2015
Last weekend, the AUC Greek Campus stage welcomed some of the most inspiring Egyptian women.…
Yasmine Shaaban – Hard-hitting Talent
Yasmine Shaaban is one of Egypt’s hidden gems. She is a young athlete and an…
A Guide for Egyptian Women on how to Balance Between Career and Children
After Egyptian women made their successful entrance into the professional world, the perception of the…
Safia Abdel Dayem ventures into FIFA world
By Nayera El-Zeki Safia Abdel dayem is a female figure that has managed to position…
The Betrayal of the Female Body in Egypt
Until very few years ago and up to now in “conservative” societies, the narrative assumes…
Dignity without Borders – Furiously Raising Awareness
Dignity without Borders is a group comprised of men and women who work towards a…
Nelly Karim “People were missing the Egypt they love… that was the real nostalgia”
Throughout the past couple of years Nelly Karim has managed to become one of the…
My Mama Carries a Gucci… My Nanny Carries Me!
I’m a child of a family of six children. Living in Germany, my mother, who…
Let’s Talk About Sex
Bored and frustrated with the mundane topic of politics, we decided to change to a…
Shahenda Maqlad
The female Che Guevara of Egypt “Tell us Shahenda, the mother of the saddened voices,…
Lebaleba The Queen of Hearts: “A smile opens doors to many things in life.Marilyn Monroe’s Charm was all about her infamous smile”
Lebleba is one of a kind. She is fabulous and she is a living legend…
Nesreen El Zayat – Woman with a Voice
It is evident that Egyptian streets are not for women anymore. Walking down the streets…