Ex AFLW player Akec Makur Chuot on why she spoke out about racist comments following her Australian Open appearance
“I’m used to being the only one that looks like me in many rooms.” Akec Makur Chuot speaks to Missing Perspectives after the Australian Open.
“Disrupting sports media”: Missing Perspectives launches ‘Momentum’ – the women’s sports show that’s been missing
Momentum aims to disrupt the sports media space by offering content that resonates with the next generation of sports fans—those who are often underrepresented in traditional sports broadcasting.
I traveled away from Washington, DC during inauguration weekend for the ultimate form of self care
“When Barack Obama was elected as the first African American president, of course my family took a road trip… However, these election results shattered my dreams, leaving me with the idea of an Inauguration Weekend getaway,” writes Imani Brooks.
Kenya’s President appoints a 42-member taskforce to address femicide and gender-based violence
On January 10, 2025, Kenya’s President Dr William Ruto appointed a 42-member taskforce to address the high rates of femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) occurring across the country.
So far, climate activist Anjali Sharma has had radio silence from the government
In the unlikely chance Anjali Sharma isn’t on your radar already, that needs to change. Safe to say, we’re huge fans of Anjali here at Missing Perspectives.
Cricket Australia expects 2025 Women’s Ashes to become the “highest-attended in Australian cricket history”
ICYMI: The Women’s Ashes have kicked off in a big way – with Australia smashing the first opening ODI out of the park (on many occasions quite literally, thanks to Alyssa Healy). And according to Cricket Australia, some records are about to be broken.
‘Since having a baby, I ruthlessly prioritise’: Michelle Battersby
From ruthless prioritisation to the inner work required to embrace the dual founder/mother role, Sunroom co-founder Michelle Battersby, Sense of Self founder Freya Berwick, and More Good Days founder Neala Fulia sound off on how best to combine motherhood with running a business.
‘Awards must evolve to reflect… reality’: Sports awards season still highlights persistent gender gaps
While recent accolades and milestones in sport are inspiring, the journey to equal recognition is ongoing.
‘It’s like a marathon’: In conversation with Hamilton’s Vidya Makan
Here at Missing Perspectives, we’re running a series that we call High Agency Women. It’s focused on incredible women working in the tech and business space – but it’s safe to say, actress Vidya Makan, currently Eliza in Hamilton, is one High Agency Woman.
How I raised: we spoke to five founders about their capital raising experience
We spoke to six incredible founders with lived experience of raising money from investors to help grow their businesses. From Norwegian-inspired bathhouses to banking software, here’s how they did it.