Interviews

Letecia Aguilar: How I Survived Breast Cancer
A mother opens up to her daughter on her journey of battling breast cancer. Bring tissues.
Margaret Rose: How I’m Beating Breast Cancer
"I have no hand in changing the past. Daily, I celebrate life and have no regrets. I'm not a slave to fear!"
Motherhood & Travelling During A Pandemic: Mynn Lee of She Walks the World
Meet travel blogger and mum Mynn Lee and find out how she’s navigating her travels during the pandemic!
The Great Escape: A Conversation With YAKA Camping Club
A Malaysian club that takes its members on fun camping trips? Sign us up!
Hello Zafigo Recap: Trailblazers Nicol David and Yuna On International Success
A conversation on how two small-town girls made a name for themselves on a global scale.
Hello Zafigo Session #5 | Trailblazers: Succeeding Your Way In The World
In our fifth edition of Hello Zafigo, we will be talking to Datuk Nicol Ann David and Yuna Zarai to hear about their experience of being away from home to pursue their careers, what it's taken to turn their dreams into reality, and more.
Looking After Your Mental Health During COVID-19 According To A Clinical Psychologist
We spoke to Joel Low, the Director and Clinical Psychologist of The Mind Psychological Services and Training for helpful and healthy advice on how we can look after our mental health during the Movement Control Order.
Letters From Latin America: An Introduction
Stories of the girl who hitchhiked from Sweden to Malaysia were all over the internet. But Petrina is more than just that.
The Women Only Ride-Hailing Service That’s Taking Over Malaysia
We chatted to Carriage For Her CEO, Nick Smith, to find out what really inspired the idea for a women only ride hailing service.
Travel Talk: What They Don’t Tell You About Travelling With A Toddler
We sat down with a feisty mama to unearth more about her parenting style and what her travel adventures (with a baby in tow) look like.
Stopping Animal Cruelty In Its Tracks
If it involves animal shows and performances, there’s a red flag there right away. Animals should not be made to perform.
Travel Talk: The Former Lawyer Cycling Her Way Through Hidden Alleys
Combining her love for exploring the city and riding her bike, Elena set up her business as a tour guide.
Travel Talk: Being A Vegan On Vacation With Davina Goh
“It is not always easy being a vegan, especially while travelling. But the decision is worth committing to regardless of the circumstances."
Travel Talk: Nadia Hasbi, The Misfit Rebel
Having travelled to over 20 countries, Nadia Hasbi shares some of her pro travel advice for those who are ready for a rebellious adventure.
The Batik Boutique: How An Unexpected Friendship Led To A Fair Trade Social Enterprise
When Amy Blair moved to Kuala Lumpur, she had no idea she would end up having an impact on the lives of women at a low-cost housing project.
These Three Young Graduates Are Feeding Refugee Families In More Ways Than One
Founded by Suzanne Ling, Lee Swee Lin and Lim Yuet Kim the Picha Project is a food catering business with a menu compromising of fresh, home-food cooked by refugee families living in Malaysia.
Rape Survivor Claire McFarlane: Breaking The Silence On Sexual Violence
Our tête-à-tête with Claire McFarlane - rape survivor and founder of Footsteps to Inspire; her project to raise awareness and assistance for victims of sexual and domestic violence.
I Left My Investment Banking Job To Help Struggling Artisans Make A Living
Why one woman went from investment banker to helping traditional artisans preserve their dying art.
Speaking To Shruti Seth, Co-Founder Of India’s First Cultural Fest For Women, By Women
Zafigo sat down for a chat with the entertainer-entrepreneur-mother threat ahead of Festivelle happening this weekend.
Travelling In A Wheelchair: A Former Beauty Queen’s Story
Virali Modi talks to Zafigo about her love for travelling and the challenges she faces as a woman on wheels.
A Chat With The Artist Behind The Little Cartoon Traveller, Mogu
The adorable little cartoon traveller Mogu will be starring in an illustrated travel book set to be published next year.
Motorcycle Travel Host Jaime Dempsey On Biking In Asia & Female Empowerment
We spoke to Jaime Dempsey. the host of Ride N' Seek, about the joys and challenges of travelling on a bike and what it means for women.
Anita Ahmad: I Survived A Bombing In Iraq And Had To Prove To Arabs I’m Muslim
In our very first Zafigo Partner Blogger series, we meet a traveller whose off-the-beaten-path experience includes being shouted at by rebel group leaders.
A Woman Taxi Driver Tells All: How I Stay Safe On The Road
Meet Noremey Abdul Ghani, a female cabbie blazing a trail on Kuala Lumpur’s busy roads.























