Virginia, a blacksmith from Boxtel, The Netherlands, has faced her share of prejudice in a craft long dominated by men. Early in her career, she was met with skepticism about whether a woman like her belonged in blacksmithing at all. She refused to be held back by these outdated views, showing that skill and passion know no gender. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience and the need to create spaces where everyone can thrive, regardless of who they are.
