Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management, IFC (a member of the World Bank Group), and Australia Aid. In August 2025, she received the Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award in the Corporate and Professional Sector, and in October 2025, she was named Legendary Woman of the Year 2025 for Pioneering Digital Media in Sri Lanka. In December 2025, she was the recipient of the Media Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Golden Business Awards. Rishini is also the Ambassador in Sri Lanka for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK) and The Halo Trust. Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.

Thasmina Sookoor is a dynamic media professional with a strong background in business administration, social media planning, and digital marketing. She began her career at Wijeya in 2019 as a Social Media Executive and, within three years, rose to the position of Deputy Head of Social Media. During her tenure, she has contributed to an award-winning social media team, recognized thrice for excellence in the field. An alumna of Viharamadevi Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Thasmina gained entry to the University of Peradeniya on her first attempt, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She later completed her MBA at AEU Malaysia, further strengthening her expertise in marketing and management. With hands-on experience across business administration, marketing, digital media, event coordination, media production, and project management, Thasmina brings a versatile and creative approach to her work. Her passion lies in blending vision with storytelling to create meaningful engagement across media platforms.

Thaliba Cader is a passionate individual with short hair and towering ambitions. She is an undergraduate at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo and has been journaling daily since she was twelve, finding solace and self-discovery in writing. She is part of the UNICEF South Asia Young People’s Action cohort and believes strongly in youth-led change across the region. Every day, she moves closer to publishing her book O.D.D, a milestone she sees as the true measure of a life well lived, procrastination included. Thaliba encourages readers to see reading as an art that slows you down and gives your mind space to breathe.

Hi! I’m Yashmitha, a passionate storyteller who loves turning ideas into engaging content. By day, I craft scroll-stopping posts and campaigns as a Social Media Executive, and by night, I dive into the world of Data Analytics through my Higher Diploma studies. I combine creativity with insights to share reviews, stories, and ideas that connect and inspire. Always exploring, always learning, and always ready to share something exciting with the world!

Tharindu Madusanka is a creative and results-driven Senior Art & Graphic Designer with strong expertise in branding, visual communication, and digital design. He specializes in creating impactful brand identities, advertising visuals, social media content, and print materials that effectively connect businesses with their audiences. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for modern design, he delivers high-quality creative solutions that elevate brand presence and communicate powerful visual stories.

Dilina Pathum moves through the media world with a producer’s precision and a storyteller’s instinct. His journey began behind television cameras during his training at the national broadcaster and evolved through the discipline of corporate coordination, before finding its true rhythm in digital journalism. A Mass Media graduate and a sociology postgraduate-in-progress, he balances deadlines with curiosity always questioning how society, media, and people shape one another. Now a Senior Producer steering social media narratives at a leading newspaper group, he believes meaningful content is not just produced, but understood.

Dewmi Dodhani, a thoughtful explorer, discovered the power of words through her study of English literature. Though her path took her through biomedical science, her heart remains captivated by the creative and written, seeking to explore the world through ideas, imagination, and the quiet magic of language. She dreams of a life where her words linger, illuminating thought, evoking feeling, and leaving traces of insight long after they are read.

Noeli Jesudas is a professional “I’ll start tomorrow” specialist with a curious mind, a soft spot for stories, strategy, and the occasional over-ambitious to-do list. She spends her time moving easily between learning new languages, dreaming up her next small venture and journal entries that may someday become something bigger. She believes that lives are shaped not by grand moments alone, but by small, consistent steps, even the hesitant ones. Often describing herself as "mini in height and mighty in spirit." For Noeli, the journey is less about having it all figured out and more about building a life that feels meaningful and flexible, filled with small adventures and stories worth telling.