About
Launched in 2017, SHE co-founders Julia Perry and Sarah Woods developed an idea to bring likeminded women together in a safe, inviting and inclusive space. The community is essentially a hub for women seeking inspiration and encouragement in life and business, yet it is also so much more!
The growing popularity of the community’s networking events on the island of Malta, has unearthed a sense of belonging and sisterhood. Housed within the walls of selected venues – guest panelists from a variety of career backgrounds are welcomed to enlighten our audiences. Added elements within the event schedule include independent market stalls, refreshments from quality catering establishments, entertainment by local artists and trademark goodie bags filled with specially selected gifts for all attendees.
Sarah Woods, Co-founder
Graduating from the University of Malta with honours in B Communications, Sarah’s professional background is rooted in marketing (with particular focus in graphic design) and events both in Malta and in a leading hotel in Dubai.
With an acute eye for detail Sarah enjoys nothing more than the organisation, set-up and design of a SHE Malta Networking event. A fitness and health enthusiast, Sarah set up her popular blog Fit Malta Mums in 2016 featuring independent and wellness related businesses with an emphasis on the women behind the brand as well as promoting and reviewing new products on the local market scene.
With the launch of SHE Malta Sarah utilised her experience in events management and previous work with Fit Malta Mums to grow a community of women business and in November 2018 Sarah was awarded the JCI “Entrepreneurial Accomplishment” for SHE Malta.
Julia Perry, Co-founder
Maltese-born, residing in Bath in the UK. Julia holds a BA Joint honours degree in English and Film and TV studies, later graduating from Bath University with an MA in European film. Following her passion for writing Julia began blogging for online parenting sites becoming a columnist with a blog entitled “Wife”. Other projects involved retail and hospitality management as well as trading in vintage and antiques.
Gaining from experience from assisting small businesses with social media, Julia launched a bespoke digital marketing business – youandmedia.net with her husband Dan. While working with various companies she also recognised the pressing need for support among smaller, local independent businesses inspiring her to set up SHE Malta with co-founder Sarah Woods and today, continues to drive home the message of “collaboration over competition” both online as content manager for the community and at SHE Malta Networking events.
