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Steering Our Canoes in Stormy Seas: On Power, Presence & Pacific Agency
There’s a certain weight that comes with being from the Pacific right now - a knowing that our blue continent, once dismissed as ‘small...
Nessah
Jul 25, 20255 min read
Woman to Woman: Notes from the Islands
"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.
Nessah
Jul 20, 20254 min read
The Overachiever Trap: Reflections from a Firstborn Daughter in the Pacific
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.
Nessah
Jun 6, 20254 min read
Further to Crenshaw, A Reaction to Dr Ceridwen Sparks’ 'A Tale of Two Worlds' as a Young Pacific Woman in Development (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, I spoke about Crenshaw and all the emotions evoked, from reading her research and thoughts on...
Nessah
May 22, 20254 min read
Understanding Crenshaw: A Young Pacific Woman's Perspective (Part 1)
As a young Pacific woman navigating life in today’s world, I often find myself reflecting on the complexities of identity, race, and...
Nessah
Apr 12, 20254 min read
Flipping the Pink Tax to Blue Tax (Part 3): Implementing the 'Blue Tax' in the Pacific
Discover how the 'Blue Tax' can empower Pacific women by addressing gender inequality and transforming economic opportunities.
Nessah
Jan 13, 20259 min read
Flipping the Pink Tax to Blue Tax (Part 2): Women-Centred Initiatives
Explore how the blue tax can fund women-centred initiatives, thus driving empowerment and community resilience.
Nessah
Nov 28, 20244 min read
Flipping the Pink Tax to Blue Tax (Part 1): A Pacific Woman's Perspective
This is my view on transforming the pink tax into a blue tax. This blog emphasises the significance of gendered taxation and its impacts.
Nessah
Nov 25, 20246 min read
Pacific Perspectives and Progressive Platforms
Meritocracy or Regression? As a proud Solomon Island woman, I reflect on how events thousands of miles away can ripple through and touch...
Nessah
Nov 7, 20244 min read
NPF Announces its Interest Rate for 2024
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...
Nessah
Oct 1, 20247 min read
The #SevenTruths Series: Unpacking Perceived Cultural Norms
As a young Pacific woman of Solomon Islands (and i-Kiribati) descent, I am embarking on a journey to unravel the intricacies of my...
Nessah
Sep 30, 20243 min read
biggest lessons I've learnt in development in the Pacific
I sat through a Zoom meeting today on ' The Role of Traditional and Local Knowledge for Climate Resilience in Pacific Communities ' that...
Nessah
Aug 13, 20246 min read
Navigating Queensland's Rental Market: A Guide for International Students
If you're an international student planning to study in Queensland, Australia, one of the most crucial steps in your preparation is...
Nessah
May 7, 20243 min read
10 Tips for Students Heading to Australia for Studies
Are you an international student planning to study in Australia? If so, firstly congratulations on taking this next step in your academic...
Nessah
Oct 22, 20238 min read
Leaving Family for Studies: Coping with the Emotions
So I took a pause from blogging - because, Life. And some huge career changes. ... Like resigning after working for ten (yes, I am also...
Nessah
Oct 8, 20235 min read
Pacific Fashion as Art: Embracing Your Heritage in the Workplace
Maintaining cultural identity can be challenging in a world that is becoming increasingly globalised. However, for young professionals...
Nessah
Oct 3, 20232 min read
A tale of two cultures
Yes I went there... have you read Dickens' book 'A Tale of Two Cities'? But I'm not speaking metaphorically throughout this blog on...
Nessah
Jun 18, 20233 min read
"God is On the Bathroom Floor"
by Jane Marczewski ("Nightbirde") I saw a post shared by one of my Facebook friends of Nightbirde singing - and the entire performance...
Nessah
Jun 18, 20214 min read
The 'financial feminist' label, deconstructed
On my IG profile I declare myself many things - a book lover, a [newbie] crocheter - but most importantly, for me - a financial feminist....
Nessah
Jun 16, 20212 min read
Crochet care
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...
Nessah
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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