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    Andrea Thompson

    Andrea Thompson

    Editor in Chief

    Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Chair.

    Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications for over 20 years including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. She is passionate about telling the stories of those traditionally marginalised by the mainstream media and oversaw a feature about rape in the Congo that won Marie Claire an Amnesty Media Award. Andrea's weekly newsletter and column Andreas It List showcases her curated edit of the very best in fashion and beauty. She is a keen advocate of women's empowerment, sustainability and diversity and is a regular speaker at events. She also mentors young women from under represented communities trying to break into the media industry. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite

    Latest articles by Andrea Thompson

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    Xenia Tchoumi: 'Sucess is about focusing on your unique personal strengths'

    Money and Work
    • 16/8 fast
      'I feel a sense of responsibility to be sustainable in my own life' - Angela Scanlon

      The new face of a sustainability campaign, presenter Angela Scanlon talked to Andrea Thompson about eco anxiety, forming habits and the joy of cold showers.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • electric
      'I bought an electric car and it made me determined to live a more sustainable life'

      Thinking of trading in your petrol-fuelled car for an electric model? Marie Claire's Editor-in-Chief Andrea Thompson reveals why she made the switch and has never looked back

      By Andrea Thompson

      Sustainability
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      Editor's Letter: 'It's time to look at the structures in society that allow racism to flourish'

      This article was first published in June 2020

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • anxiety relief
      Six ways to relieve corona-crisis anxiety, by a meditation expert

      Feeling the effects of Coronanxiety? We asked meditation expert Jody Shield about how to chill out in trying times

      By Andrea Thompson

      Health and Fitness
    • Nicola Mendelsohn
      Facebook’s Nicola Mendelsohn on her incurable cancer and why she’s determined to make a difference

      Nicola is Facebook’s vice president EMEA, one of the most powerful women in the UK tech industry, but in 2016 she was told she had cancer. Now the 48-year-old mum of four tells Marie Claire why her new charity, Follicular Lymphoma Foundation, will help others by funding research for a cure…

      By Andrea Thompson

      Money and Work
    • kitesurfing in Mauritius
      A beginner’s guide to kitesurfing in Mauritius

      Adrenaline-pumping? Definitely. Easy to master? Not so much. Andrea Thompson hits the kitesurfing scene in the Indian Ocean to try her hand at learning to ‘ride’

      By Andrea Thompson

      Travel
    • waste pickers
      The Body Shop initiative that’s changing the lives of waste pickers in Bangalore

      Report Waste pickers are some of the most deprived communities in India, but a new initiative by The Body Shop is offering them a lifeline. Andrea Thompson went to meet women in Bangalore whose lives are being transformed

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • female negotiators
      Global peace is impossible without female negotiators

      Royalty and peace negotiators gathered at Buckingham Palace today to celebrate the integral role of women in lasting peace

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • sexual harassment
      Rape at work happens - here's why it has to stop, by Chloe Howl

      Musician and activist Chlöe Howl, 23, talks exclusively to Marie Claire about the culture of sexual assault and rape being covered up by the music industry. Is this the next #MeToo time bomb?

      By Andrea Thompson

      Money and Work
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      ‘I’m fed up of just hoping for better for women in politics. It’s time for action’

      Opinion Labour-party activist Bex Bailey, 25, has served on the party’s National Executive Committee. Last October, she revealed that she was raped at a Labour party event in 2011, aged 19, by someone senior to her, but was discouraged from reporting the attack by a Labour official

      Life
    • Vick Hope
      The sexist reason female radio DJs don't control their own microphones

      DJ Vick Hope on why radio is still an old boys club

      By Andrea Thompson

      Culture
    • Relationships post children
      The 5 rows you'll have after having a baby - and how to get through them

      When Rolling Stone journalist Jancee Dunn gave birth to her daughter, she was blissfully unaware of the impact it would have on her relationship. Here, she reveals how you can bring a marriage back from the brink despite the sleepless nights

      By Andrea Thompson

      Relationships
    • St Lucia
      St Lucia: your new go-to destination for winter sun

      With year round sunshine, lush rainforests, movie-worthy waterfalls and sandy beaches, you’d be hard-pushed to find a better winter holiday spot than this Caribbean island.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Travel
    • birth trauma
      ‘How my experience of birth trauma changed me forever’

      To mark World Mental Health Day, vlogger and author Vicki Psarias AKA Honest Mum speaks about how a difficult childbirth transformed her life

      By Andrea Thompson

      Health and Fitness
    • having a baby
      7 things nobody ever tells you about having a baby

      But that you really need to know

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • Share The Light
      Join our #Sharethelight campaign to educate and empower women and girls across the globe

      Report Here's everything you need to know...

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • Searcys
      This sky-high pop-up is bringing the Great British Seaside to London

      Cocktails and lobsters on the 39th floor - what's not to love?

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • Single mum Louise Pentland
      Louise Pentland’s dating dos and don’ts (for single mums)

      Its hard enough dating when you're single, but how about as newly divorced single mum? Here Sprinkle of Glitter's uber blogger and author Louise Pentland reveals the golden rules she's learned along the way

      By Andrea Thompson

      Sex & Relationships
    • null
      4 ways Brexit has rocked the property market - and how to ride out the storm

      The way we're buying and selling houses since Brexit has changed. A year on, what does this mean for you and how can you make the most of the climate whether you're buying or selling?

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • null
      The reality of life as a woman in the shadow of the DUP

      Just 24 hours after a DUP-Conservative Alliance was put forward by Theresa May, there are reports that the Democratic Unionist Party could push for amendments to UK abortion laws as part of their support for May's flailing government. CAITLIN DE JODE, who grew up with the reality of this deeply conservative party in Ireland reveals why Theresa May's new partnership is deeply worrying for all of us. Here's her account.

      Life
    • null
      What it feels like to be a female war reporter trapped behind enemy lines

      Being shot at by ISIS, no food or water for 20 hours (in case you get bombed going to the loo) and Vespa driving with 80s music to decompress. CNN journalist Arwa Damon on the reality of being a woman in a war zone.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • sardinia
      Easy Escapes: Sardinia

      With white sandy beaches, rustic local cuisine and a perfect climate, this island might just be the perfect summer destination

      By Andrea Thompson

      Travel
    • networking
      Women-only workspaces could boost your career

      The rise of women-only workspaces taps into the trend for collaboration over competition.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Money and Work
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      Food with a view at Searcy's Gherkin 39th floor restaurant

      Marie Claire samples sky-high dining at its best in the heart of the City.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Food and Drink
    • business
      How to start your own business without leaving your job

      Want to become your own boss? You're not alone. 70% of employees dream of running their own business. But how can you do it when you've got a day job to hold down and rent to pay?

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • null
      Are you joining the women's strike today?

      Here's what you should know first

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • null
      International Women's Day: A men's guide

      The cynical response to International Women’s Day (IWD) from lots of guys is “Hey, what happened to International Men’s Day?” But the truth is, IWD is about them too. So if there's a man in your life who could benefit from a little direction on how he can get involved. Here's a brief guide from a man who knows.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Money and Work
    • women human rights defenders
      International Women's Day: 16 Reasons Why We Still Need To Shout About It

      Opinion International Women's Day: 16 Reasons You Need To Get Behind It

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
    • gym
      Forget Tinder: here's the latest gym craze for singles

      London's singletons are opting for dumbells and protein shakes over cocktails and dinner.

      By Andrea Thompson

      Life
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