by Rhianna Dankwa | Jun 4, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story
Establish your career first. Emily Mallender had her first child at 19. She worked three jobs and dealt with discreet side-eyes, but is now a mum of two, and an award-winning international speaker, business coach, and marketing strategist. However, the...
by Nina Brooksbank | Jun 3, 2026 | In Your Head, In Your Head top story, other stories
Having to ‘check the calendar’ to see your own friends used to feel absurd, now, it’s completely normal. Somewhere between colour-coded Google calendars, ‘day in my life’ TikToks, and the slow creep of productivity culture, being busy stopped being...
by Leah Massingham | Jun 3, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story, other stories
In an era where busy schedules, family commitments and geographical distance can make meeting new people difficult, colleagues often become more than coworkers. They become lunch companions, confidantes, sounding boards and, sometimes, our closest friends. Research...
by Anisa Alavi | Jun 3, 2026 | In Your Head, In Your Head top story, other stories, WOC in white-dominated spaces
Runor* is 25, a graduate, and has spent months grafting on a project with no supervisor and no support – because being the eldest in a Nigerian household means you don’t stop, even when no one has your back. Last Thursday, at four o’clock, the day...
by Blossom Reeve | Jun 2, 2026 | In Your Head, In Your Head top story, other stories
“What’s your first degree in?” Dr Kate Atkin’s fellow master’s students asked. Her stomach dropped. She felt apprehensive to admit that she pursued a HND (Higher National Diploma) instead of a bachelor’s degree. “It stands for Has No Degree,” someone responded....
