M. Francesca Bene

Born in the most beautiful land in the world, Salento, I am the daughter of a borderland where cultures intertwine, and centuries reflect in crystal-clear waters. I grew up surrounded by towering cliffs and ancient traditions, breathing in the scent of history and dreaming of a future filled with study and discovery.

As a child, my dream was to study for a lifetime. But I was told that studying comes at a cost and that, sooner or later, work becomes a necessity. Just as I was resigning myself to this reality, life surprised me with a gift: a job that turned my dream into reality—communicating. To communicate, one must know, and to know, one must study. And so, my childhood wish came true.

With a passion for learning and an insatiable curiosity, I was drawn to the mysteries of the human soul. This led me to complement my journey as a journalist by becoming a counsellor. Today, I live in Umbria with my family, but the future remains an unwritten chapter.