It’s been an exciting quarter following the relaunch of Woman This Month as a standalone publication. WTM Brand Ambassador and Associate Editor, Esky Dubois, reflects on her storied connection with the magazine, our recent media partnership with UNIDO and a milestone achievement of now being an award-winning author.
A few months back, friends who wanted to receive event exposure within the illustrious pages of Woman This Month magazine reached out to me. I was both surprised and happy that people still associated me with the magazine, even though I had left the publishing company, Red House Marketing, ten years ago.
Following my initial association, it was natural for Woman This Month to hold a very special place in my heart. My journey with Woman This Month began when my mentor, George Middleton, approached me to be a cover model. Little did I know that this would lead to a five-year working relationship that ended in 2013.
We remained friends and the opportunity to work together arose again. This time, I returned as Woman This Month’s Brand Ambassador and Associate Editor. Just days after rejoining the team, I received that message from my friend, proving it felt like I’d never left!
For those who read the first post-pandemic relaunch edition in March 2024, you might recognise me from the article my colleagues put together. Since then, I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with former clients and colleagues and getting to know the amazing Woman This Month team.
This May, Woman This Month was honoured and received an accolade from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) for being a media partner of the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF) which was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain and proved to be a resounding success.
As you know by now, Woman This Month now releases a special edition every quarter to not only feature remarkable women but share updates on our upcoming Woman of the Year Awards event. This award ceremony, which celebrates exceptional women residing in Bahrain, will be held on December 2 following Bahraini Women’s Day which is marked annually on December 1.
And while I look forward to the upcoming awards, I must also look back and mention the thrilling month that we have had as I was working with the talented photographer Nina Mommsen for the cover shoot of the June edition. It was an absolute pleasure styling the power couple behind Alkem with clothes from Mara Fashion Boutique and exquisite pieces from Al Majarah Jewellers.
Last but not least, I would like to share that my third book titled Nafkot (which translates to ‘Longing’) has won Kiber Award’s ‘Best of Short Stories’ category during the awards ceremony which was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As a writer, it is truly exciting for Nafkot which features several inspiring women as lead characters to have received this recognition.
On that note, I would also like to take this opportunity to share that my second book titled Yeferenji (which translates to ‘White Man’s Wife’) that was originally written in my native language Amharic will be available in English soon. As an Ethiopian woman married to a Frenchman, who have two beautiful children, I felt the need to write this book which talks about interracial marriage and explores misconceptions around it from both sides. I hope that sharing the narrative in English too, will enable it to reach and resonate with even more readers.
I look forward to the upcoming September Edition of WTM as I’m positive there will be several exciting developments to share then too. Until then, stay well!
