Binity has been painting for the last10 years.

Some people possess a large stock of talent. Binity Kumari Appanah is one of them. She runs not only her business smoothly thanks to her determination and skill but also very ably reconciles her family and business lives.

Nadege Noungon

Nadege Noungon is a young dynamic communication manager. She is presently working on many projects related to diabetes with the Association for the Promotion of  Health (APSA) International. She believes nothing is impossible in life.

Kristina believes that women are on the same footing as men.

Kristina Bestel has an inherent love for dogs. This passion for animals has made her a breeder. However, she says, whatever may be her profession, a woman should find time to spend with her family.

Neermala Luckeenarain

Fine Arts is yet to take off in Mauritius. However, positive steps to encourage creativity in the field, despite cost barriers, are well on their way. The ability to express one’s emotions and outlook should be recognised as it will contribute to the development of society.

Asha Jaddoo

She is middle-aged, very dynamic, and practises yoga, which she calls an application to cure the body, mind and soul. Yoga for her is a science that helps to maintain a healthy body.

Aansa Bedacee

Aansa Bedacee is a young, dynamic girl with multiple talents. She has been a model, TV presenter, painter, columnist, a PR Director and is presently PR & Events Leader.

Asha Devi Nursinghdass

Asha Devi Nursinghdass, Director Business Development, Chartered Insurer, Chairperson of the education committee of the Insurance Institute of Mauritius, believes women have still a long way to go to achieve better status and recognition.

Mala says fine arts is a very costly subject.

Any one can learn how to paint, says Mala Ramyead, Head of the Fine Arts Department, Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI). There's no need for inborn talent; one can develop one’s talent, skills and determination. It’s just a matter of interest, she thinks.

Deveena says there is an increasing amount of competition in the legal profession.

Deveena Deonarain is a young, hardworking lawyer, born in the UK, and partly educated in Mauritius. She completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of London in 1998. She is back here and is a member of the local bar.

According to Sadhana, her work is very helpful in reducing stress.

Every human being is an artist, says Sadhana Ramanjooloo, a woman with multiple talents - teacher, patchwork designer, handicraft artist, and President of Magic Fingers Mauritius, among others. One has just to funnel one's talent into one's career to experience how life is much more richly rewarded, she thinks.