A conversation between Elif Shafak and Elizabeth Filippouli, founder of the Global Thinkers Forum and Athena40.
Elif was born in Turkey and Elizabeth was born in Greece. Their common passion to support and empower women worldwide brought them together and five years ago a lifetime friendship was born.
Elif is a multi-award winning novelist and academic, writing in both Turkish and English, whose books have been translated into 50 languages.
Elizabeth is a journalist and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of the Global Thinkers Forum, an international non profit organisation promoting values-based leadership and collaboration. In 2018 she founded Athena40, an initiative recognising women of pioneering thinking and positive impact.
This event is part of the Mayfair & St James’s Literary Festival.
Issue 66, December 2023
Turkey’s Centenary Issue
