Cover From left: Dr Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, Vivienne Tam, Maria Ressa are all global women leaders interviewed by the Tatler team in the past year
From left: Dr Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, Vivienne Tam, Maria Ressa are all global women leaders interviewed by the Tatler team in the past year
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In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Tatler highlights inspiring interviews with global women leaders and changemakers, showcasing their remarkable contributions and visionary impact across various fields
As International Women’s Day 2025 approaches, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of global female leaders, changemakers, and trendsetters who have inspired and influenced the world this past year.
Tatler’s conversations with trailblazers like Dr Jane Goodall, who instills hope for future generations, and Malala Yousafzai, whose impactful documentary highlights women’s resilience, underscore the vital narratives shaping our society. From Janet Yang’s groundbreaking role in Hollywood to Maria Ressa’s fight against disinformation: these women exemplify the power of courage and vision.
Join us as we reflect on their journeys and the indelible mark they continue to make in their fields.
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Dr Jane Goodall
Above Dr Jane Goodall with chimpanzee Freud at Gombe National Park in Tanzania
Dr Jane Goodall with chimpanzee Freud at Gombe National Park in Tanzania
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Jane Goodall has seen some dark days yet retains an unshakeable sense of hope. A month before she received the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden, she sat down with Tatler to share how her education impacted her life mission and why she believes younger generations can still save the planet
Read her interview here.
Janet Yang
Above Academy President Janet Yang at the 2022 Scientific and Technical Awards at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in 2023 (Photo: Al Seib / A.M.P.A.S)
Academy President Janet Yang at the 2022 Scientific and Technical Awards at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in 2023 (Photo: Al Seib / A.M.P.A.S)
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Janet Yang is no stranger to the art of transformation. As the first Asian American president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, her journey from a young girl enamoured with cinema to becoming one of the most influential figures in Hollywood is a tale of perseverance, passion and vision.
Read her interview here.
Malala Yousafzai
Above Hee Soon Lee , Malala Yousafzai, Sue Kim and Soon Deok Jang attend the premiere of ‘The Last of the Sea Women’ at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Hee Soon Lee , Malala Yousafzai, Sue Kim and Soon Deok Jang attend the premiere of ‘The Last of the Sea Women’ at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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The Last of the Sea Women, a new documentary produced by Nobel laureate and activist Malala Yousafzai and directed by filmmaker Sue Kim, follows the close-knit community of haenyeo, the spirited freediving women of Jeju, as they confront challenges from ageing to environmental crises and face up to an uncertain future. For the occasion, Tatler talked to Yousafzai, who made her debut as a producer on the documentary alongside a crew that was 90 per cent women in what she has termed a kind of “matriarchal filmmaking project”.
Read her interview here.
Vivienne Tam
Above Designer Vivienne Tam (Photo: courtesy of Vivienne Tam)
Designer Vivienne Tam (Photo: courtesy of Vivienne Tam)
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Vivienne Tam is an international designer known for her culture-bridging, east-meets-west approach to design as well as global collaborations marrying fashion with technology with renowned brands such as HP, Lenovo/Moto, Tencent, Google and Starbucks. In 2024, she added two firsts in her celebrated career: making her Paris Fashion Week debut in celebration of her namesake brand’s 30th anniversary and launching its inaugural Chinese bridalwear collection.
Read her interview here.
Maria Ressa
Above Maria Ressa delivers her Nobel lecture in 2021 (Photo: Jo Straube/Nobel Prize Outreach)
Maria Ressa delivers her Nobel lecture in 2021 (Photo: Jo Straube/Nobel Prize Outreach)
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Filipino journalist and co-founder of Rappler, Maria Ressa offers a warning as she discusses what is necessary to combat the threat of disinformation and authoritarianism and ultimately the potential death of democracy.
Read her interview here.
Dr Rumman Chowdhury
Above Chowdhury identifies Singapore as being ahead of the game when it comes to the use of AI (photo: courtesy of Rumman Chowdhury)
Chowdhury identifies Singapore as being ahead of the game when it comes to the use of AI (photo: courtesy of Rumman Chowdhury)
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The US Department of State’s first science envoy for artificial intelligence Dr Rumman Chowdhury discusses driving responsible AI, understanding AI’s limitations and how we should be working towards a positive AI future.
Read her full interview here.
Captain Christine Bergaño-Diciano
Above Philippine Coast Guard Captain Christine Bergaño-Diciano, the Philippine Coast Guard's first female pilot
Philippine Coast Guard Captain Christine Bergaño-Diciano, the Philippine Coast Guard's first female pilot
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After twenty years of breaking barriers for women in the Philippine Coast Guard, Captain Christine Bergaño-Diciano continues to push for greater inclusivity in law enforcement.
Read the full interview here.
Rejina Pyo
Above Designer Rejina Pyo (Photo: courtesy of Rejina Pyo)
Designer Rejina Pyo (Photo: courtesy of Rejina Pyo)
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Love, loss, motherhood, work, guilt, and self-acceptance—welcome to womanhood as curated by designer Rejina Pyo, celebrating the 10th anniversary of her eponymous label.
Read the full interview here.
Salomé Grouard was Digital Editor and Front & Female Content Lead at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on managing Tatler Hong Kong’s digital platform and content, she also covers gender equality, the music scene and sports through interviews with industry leaders, experts and trendsetters.
Interview highlights include renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, Korean actor Park Seo Jun, singer Jorja Smith, Chinese TV host Yue-Sai Kan, YouTuber Kimono Mom, Japanese rapper Awich, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Mikey Musumeci.
She has also produced stories on revolutionising sexual wellness in Asia, activism within the surfing community, Asian trans musicians reclaiming their narratives through music and looked at the toxicity of gym culture through the lens of the plus-size community. She also covers music festivals, such as Hong Kong’s Clockenflap and Bali’s Suara.
