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May 2025

how to spend a weekend in barcelona
where to eat, sip sangria and play cards in the city of very nice architecture
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Emily Ash Powell
abortion is technically a criminal offence in england and wales – here's what you can do about it
on what it was like to have an abortion, and why some women are currently facing prosecution and life sentences for abortion in the UK right now
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hurdling with cat sarsfield: writer, brand strategist and + author of since no one asked
on the benefits of being a yes person, the importance of community and why it’s better to be in search of something that will enrich your life, not take…
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join the hurdling writing club
come and get over your writing hurdles with me!
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April 2025

March 2025

what’s the one piece of career advice that changed your life?
FAQ #2: it's not hard to find good advice. what's hard is figuring out what advice is good for you.
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vibe check #33: flower power, dolphins & astronauts and jennifer coolidge's great advice
a dose of joy and motivation to get you through the week.
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where did my accent go?
a formal investigation into finding a lost accent and the paradox of trying to blend in, in order to stand out.
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November 2024

vibe check #32: getting joy from strava maps, microdosing retirement and felt crisps
a dose of joy and motivation to get you through the week.
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your hurdles #2: 25/11/24
the things you're trying to get over this week.
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how did you get to where you are today?
FAQ #1: a (not very) brief career history packed with hurdles, self-doubt and grasping every (and any) opportunity
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