Latest articles by Maria Coole
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How to work with your sibling... and still love each otherFaith and Hannah Russell have totally nailed the 'spending 24/7 with your family' and still actually liking each other. As co-founders of Mags Creative, a leading podcast production studio, Faith reveals five reasons for their success
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Launching a start-up? 4 things you can’t afford to get wrongThere are many businesses thriving post-lockdown but to be a successful entrepreneur you need to do some serious prep. Brand expert Aarti Parmar knows how to avoid the classic pre-launch mistakes many startups make
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Dreaming of writing a TV hit? Tips to make it happen by a woman who hasSarah Alderson didn't start writing until she hit 30, now she's a CBS writer/producer in Hollywood. The mum of one has also penned 20 novels, so grab your notebook for her career-transforming tips
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'Childfree by choice, happy women are still largely unseen,' says Emma GannonEmma Gannon is blissfully childfree by choice - much like the protagonist in her debut novel, Olive. The bestselling author and podcaster reveals how her experiences inspired her novel - and shares an exclusive extract
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How to fix your financial future in six easy waysFinancial planner and founder of She Can Prosper, Diane Watson explains why you need to take control of your money and close the gender financial capability gap
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'If we buy for life we'll start making a huge difference for positive change'Eco-friendly shopping is as simple as buying long-lasting products. Which is why Tara Button's groundbreaking site, Buy Me Once, which independently researches and sells such items is so important. With consumerism increasing post-lockdown, Tara explains how when we buy for life, we transform our lives and the planet
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Coping with career uncertainty and staying resilient: life lessons from an overachieverSerial entrepreneur Roberta Lucca has shedloads of resilience. As co-founder of BAFTA-winning game developer Bossa Studios she's made millions by harnessing it and shows you how to do the same
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Dating through a divorce? 6 reasons to be carefulIt's no surprise there's been a huge spike in covi-divorce inquires as lockdown eases. Family barrister, Francesca Dowse, tackles this tricky time
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Being out of lockdown might not be the fairytale you imagined - here's whyWith only her flatulent sausage dog for lockdown company, presenter and performer Anneka Harry was totally ready for pubs and partying in a pandemic. Or at least she thought so...
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Being a Mumboss is tough but author Vicki Broadbent has some survival tips to shareWords: Vicki Broadbent
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Body language signals men do when they're secretly and totally into youLockdown's lifting, the pubs are opening and your love life is set to go from virtual meeting to beer garden hot date potential. Behavioural profiler Lily Walford reveals the five body language signals to look out for now we can all get 1-metre cosy
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Stream of consciousness writing can help focus your mindOverwhelmed with anxiety and muddled thoughts? It's World Wellbeing Week, so we asked business psychologist Paula Gardner about the technique she swears by to find help focus and boost creativity
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How to be happier and calmer in a stressful worldWe may be edging out of lockdown, but research suggests we're heading towards a new pandemic of complex mental health problems. Psychotherapist and best-selling author Owen O'Kane explains how to live in the now and let go of future-based living
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'Muslim women have the courage to break open the world'Seema Yasmin is an Emmy award-winning journalist, poet, medical doctor, professor and author. Reflecting on her own life story, which saw her mum breaking the rules on Muslim womanhood, she muses on what it means to be both Muslim and a woman
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Refugee Week 2020: 'Lebanon’s pandemic has abated, but refugees face new dangers'Report Yasmin Kayali, co-founder of Basmeh and Zeitooneh charity, explains how she's ensuring fellow Syrians survive lockdown and prepare for an uncertain future
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Keep your career on track with these 5 expert insightsLeadership coach Gitanjali Trevorrow-Seymour career's spanned psychology, acting, banking, recruitment and sales, so she's uniquely placed to combine science-backed research with an innovative approach to help achieve your full potential
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Covid-19 Global Diaries: 'I'm a refugee in London and people like me are dying'Report Fleeing persecution in Nigeria, Yetunde James arrived in the UK with dreams of a new and safe life. But coronavirus has taken her friends, put her life in danger and her plans to build a bright future on hold
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Your 5-point career action plan for post-lockdown successWhat will really make a difference to your career prospects in an overcrowded job market? Tech entrepreneur Vic Peppiatt tells writer Marina Gask that adjusting your mindset and developing the right skillset will ensure you thrive in challenging economic times
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Why we need to stop asking women when they’re going to have children – especially in a pandemicOther people's never-ending fascination with her uterus is making Phoebe Morgan anxious. The best-selling author turned 30 this year and says the pandemic is hard enough minus the daunting questions about her future
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'There’s a lot of unrealistic positivity out there': Bringing up a baby in lockdownThe reality of having a newborn in lockdown hit Elaine Carnegie hard. The mum of three, mental health advocate and founder of Beingworks explains how to survive with daily acts of self compassion
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'Drawing helped me recover from mental illness and it could help you too'Jemima Sara tapped into her creative energy three years ago and it saved her life. Now 22, the founder of an eponymous ethical fashion label, shares her hard-won life lessons
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Body positivity is everywhere, so why can't I accept my bodyFrom Instagram to big brand campaigns, body positivity is everywhere, so why is it so hard for writer Olivia Foster to accept her body
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Why are so many women in their 30s turning to counsellingReport It's being called our therapy years – but can counselling help during lockdown? Lizzy Dening talks to seven woman about their experiences
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The best theatre shows to watch online while you save lives by staying on the sofaBecause every venue has pulled down their safety curtain for the duration of the pandemic, Maria Coole, our office luvvie, is sharing their free online productions
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'I don't have running water let alone soap to wash my hands'Report Mildred Mapingure is a single mum living in Zimbabwe, one of the world’s poorest countries. Here she shares the reality of confronting coronavirus when self-isolation and basic hygiene facilities are not an option
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Know friends who have stopped social distancing? Here’s how to talk to themThe UK's most senior medic has warned social distancing is here to stay until at least the end of year. So how do you make (selfish) loved ones realise they're national health hazards? With these expert tips on the art of persuasion
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Five ways to ensure your professional profile doesn’t dim in our new normalWorrying about where your career is heading during lockdown? Here's how to survive and thrive while at home and future proof yourself in a rapidly changing world
