Advancing Equality

Three women working in industries dominated by men share their reality of fair treatment together with Ermenegildo Zegna as the italian house renews their vision of #WHATMAKESAMAN through the lens of a loved one.

- Asaph Low

WHAT SPURRED YOU TO BE A BARTENDER?

At the time I was young, really just needed a job and figured this would have been fun to do.

THE BARTENDING INDUSTRY IS TRADITIONALLY MALE DOMINATED, WHAT ARE SOME CHALLENGES YOU FACED AS A FEMALE BARTENDER?

I think aside from some physical constraints when it comes to work, it’s usually people who tend to not expect much from you.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH SUCH ISSUES?

For me personally I used it to my advantage and kept my head down while learning more about the job on duty and then researching outside of the job as well.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MORE WOMEN HAVING A CAREER TYPICALLY DOMINATED BY MEN?

I think it’s a great thing to see more women making waves in the recent years and I hope it paves the way for future generation of females to push alongside men in various industry.

WHAT DOES EQUALITY MEAN TO YOU?

For me, equality means being treated fairly regarding pay, expectation of work quality and having the same opportunity. I would have to say my boyfriend has been very supportive of me in my career in the past few years.

IF YOU COULD WRITE A SHORT NOTE OF APPRECIATION TO HIM, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Thank you for being such an inspiration, and always pushing me to be a better version of myself.

A WORD OF ADVICE TO ASPIRING FEMALE BARTENDERS.

I would say to believe in what they’re doing and always do their best; always ask “how can I do that” instead of saying “I cannot do that” because of whatever reason.

WHAT SPURRED YOU TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE?