Listen now Things we talk about in this episode: Reading from Hashtag Authentic’s introduction. How I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environment My previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHS Why communication is central in everything I do Why I believe it’s ok
“I think I’ve just always been interested in feminism, and was always really career driven, so this felt like a really natural marriage of the two” My guest this week is someone I’ve considered a role model in business and branding since I first discovered her work via her book for working women, The Little Black
In a slightly different format this week, I’m delving into the process behind writing my book – how it came about, what obstacles presented along the way, and how I’ve gone about marketing it now that it’s done. I also read from one of the first essays I wrote for Hashtag Authentic, and share
“What I am saying to people is what I want to say.” I don’t know about you but to me it feels like the world of blogging and social media is going through an evolution of late, and teaching a new stage in maturity, and accountability. We’re seeing it in lots of areas – in
There’s no denying that Pinterest is a brilliant source for traffic and a great way to reap evergreen rewards on your best content online. But you don’t need an expensive class or webinar to tell you how! All you really need to do is follow some super simple steps, and unlike other social media
Anna Newton’s organisational skills would put Hermione Granger to shame – something she credits to growing up with two very tidy parents, and a lifelong love of the orderly. After growing a warm and loyal tribe of followers online for her makeup, beauty and lifestyle content,
How much mental energy do we spend every day worrying about our size, shape, diet and exercise regime? What could we get done in life if this wasn’t occupying so much of our brains? Laura Thomas PHD is a Registered Nutritionist and certified Intuitive Eating counsellor on a mission to help us find out. In
Writer Farrah Storr has the success story of dreams – a successful journalism career, international speaking gigs, a role as a Social Mobility Commissioner for the UK Government and, as Editor in Chief at Cosmo since 2015, the chance to help a whole generation of girls and young women to find their own dreams, as well. In
The New Year is a natural time for setting goals, plans and intentions – so why do so few of us wind up making them actually happen? And worse, why do they always feel so grim? This week I chat with stylist and writer Hannah Bullivant about her ‘January Book’ ritual, how it’s helped her