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The unbelievable feats of a ’part-Swiss’ British expat

Despite the unmistakably English sense of humour and accent, expat Liz Schick could hardly get closer to being a natural-born Swiss woman. But you would never guess what makes her so much a part of this country - or rather, what makes it a part of her.

Ladies, start your businesses!

Whatever the reason for starting a business, there are several important tips that apply to everyone. Unfortunately, some women’s ability to execute the advice may be hampered by an underlying belief. By Stephanie Ward.

Celebrating connections

Mirella Visser, president of the European Professional Women’s Network, looks at how far women have come and how far they still need to go since International Women’s Day was first celebrated in the early 1900’s.

Women on assignment: An evolutionary perspective

Women need air-miles to improve their international career prospects, but the first challenge many ambitious women face is getting an assignment in the first place. Natasha Gunn looks at the issues involved and examines the possible root of the problem.

Sensuality in Basel

Basel artist, Susanna Frey will be showing her work at Galerie A & A from April 3 to May 31 in an exhibition entitled ’Sensuality’. She talks to editor Anna Tuson about the show, and what it means to be a female artist in Switzerland from her 30 years of experience.

Discover la joie de vivre for your health and happiness

Editor Anna Tuson talks Confuciunism and the power of thought with a Valais naturotherapist

What’s faster: The women’s suffrage movement in Switzerland or a legless narcoleptic climbing the Matterhorn?

Editor Anna Tuson looks at the history of Swiss women’s painstakingly slow ascent to political equality and tries to figure out just what went on for the more than eight decades that they struggled to gain the right to vote.