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Chatting With XFEMINADESIGNS: The Small Business Starting Its Own Sustainable Fashion Revolution
“Positive representation and love for colour is my inspiration. Growing up a plus sized, mixed race girl in Britain, I felt out of place. I never wore bright colours or patterns in fear of being called out, and assumed that fashion like that wasn’t meant for me. I mean, where do you see chubby brown girls in cool clothes in the 90’s fashion scene?”

Eco-Anxiety: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change
It’s a common phenomenon now, particularly when the news bombards us with soul-crushing statistics and images of the climate emergency. That helpless feeling of wanting help change the world for the better, yet having no idea where to even start.

Impostor Syndrome: The Fear of Being Inadequate
If you’ve ever started a new job, club, or met a new group of people you can probably relate to that sense of feeling out of place. That out-of-body experience of being painfully aware of everything you do or say in a certain situation. But why does this happen? Does everyone experience this?

Giving Back to the People: The Journey of Roopa Pemmaraju
Roopa Pemmaraju is a luxury, ethical fashion brand with Indian

How to Use Social Media to Effect Positive Change
Following our recent investigation into whether social media is a

Those who prioritise the planet: Interview with Jemma Finch of Stories Behind Things
I have had the pleasure of interviewing Jemma Finch, the

How To Create A More Sustainable Wellbeing Practice
We hear the word sustainability being tossed around all the

The reality of managing mental health in the entertainment industry
Working in entertainment is one of the most high pressure,