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Working From Home with Stylist

Stuck working from home? Join your new work wives, Editor-in-Chief of Stylist Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker, Editor-at-Large, for practical tips and plenty of distraction...


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  • Discover Stylist's New Parenting Podcast

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    Life as a working mum is not without its highs, lows and all-round ridiculous moments. Join Stylist’s Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker as they swap stories – and share your candid voice notes - about the reality of the juggle, in a bid to ease the load for working mums everywhere. They’ll also be joined by a host of celebrity friends as they share their own parenting pearls of wisdom. 

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  • Special Episode! Thriving from home plus festive gifts for your colleagues...

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    In this one off special, hosts Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker revisit working from home during the pandemic and the changes we are making to our working world.They are joined by Elizabeth Uviebinené, podcaster and author of Slay in Your Lane and Loud Black Girls, and Fiona Thomas, author of Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss, to discover their expert tips on how to thrive whilst working from home.Alix and Lisa also shine a spotlight on Stylist’s new mental health initiative, Work It Out,discover the ultimate work-from-anywhere kit and the editor of Stylist Loves, Gemma Crisp, brings some festive inspiration and her best shopping buys for your colleagues this Christmas.Lisa Smosarski - @lisasmosarski (Twitter and Instagram)Alix Walker - @alixkwalker1 (Instagram) @alixwalker1 (twitter)Elizabeth Uviebinené - Slay In Your Lanehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/slay-in-your-lane-the-podcast/id1507952186Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Biblehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane-Black-Bible/dp/0008306303/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1606139427&refinements=p_27%3AElizabeth+Uviebinené&s=books&sr=1-3Loud Black Girlshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loud-black-girls/id1343574966Loud Black Girls: 20 Black Women Writers Ask: What’s Next?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane-Presents-Black/dp/000834261X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1606139427&refinements=p_27%3AElizabeth+Uviebinené&s=books&sr=1-1Twitter - @lizuvieInstagram - @ElizabethUviebinenePre-order her new book The Reset: Ideas To Change How We Work And Livehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Reset-Ideas-Change-Work-Live/dp/1529347432/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1606139427&refinements=p_27%3AElizabeth+Uviebinené&s=books&sr=1-2Fiona Thomas - Depression In a Digital Agehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Depression-Digital-Age-Perfectionism-Inspirational/dp/1912478501/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=depression+in+a+digital+age&qid=1606139745&sr=8-1Out of Office: How to ditch the 9-5, be your own boss and become self-employed with a freelance business: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Bosshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Fiona+thomas&qid=1606139776&sr=8-1Twitter - @fionalikesInstagram - @fionalikestoblogHome Office Kit - Logitech.comStylist’s Work It Out Initiative - https://www.stylist.co.uk/series/work-it-outMind - Mind.org.ukNHS mental health support - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Christmas Gifts For ColleaguesStylist Loves - https://www.stylist.co.uk/emailsFor your bossGail's Bake At Home cinnamon bun kits, £16 for nine - https://gailsbread.co.uk/order/bake-at-home-kits/638-bake-at-home-cinnamon-buns.htmlFor your work wifePair of initial letter earrings from Florence London via The Drop by Stylist8mm in gold or silver, £28 - https://thedrop.stylist.co.uk/drops/05-11-2020/products/big-letter-earrings-gold-or-silver4mm in gold, silver and rose gold, £23 - https://thedrop.stylist.co.uk/drops/01-10-2020/products/little-letter-earringsFor your under £15 Secret SantaThe Good Patch, £12 for four, John Lewis - https://www.johnlewis.com/the-good-patch-rescue-patch-x-4/p5140310For your team10-20cm Mini Swiss Cheese plant, including a pot - from £7, Patch Plants - https://www.patchplants.com/gb/en/For your...
  • 10. Ep 10. I May Destroy You star Weruche Opia, the psychology of rule breaking and lots of lovely cocktails

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    In this final episode of season one, Alix and Lisa reflect on the best tips of the series, Weruche Opia – star of hit TV show I May DestroyYou – discusses finding fame in lockdown, editor of Stylist Loves, Gemma Crisp, shares lots of home cocktail inspiration and Lisa and Alix dig into the psychology of rule breaking...Episode links:Working From HomeGraham Allcott, Productivity Ninja - https://www.grahamallcott.comSarah Ellis, Squiggly Careers - https://www.amazingif.comMatt Rabin, Chiropractor - https://www.mattrabin.comRussell Amerasekera, Executive Coach - https://www.pearlsandpoison.comAnna Whitehouse/Mother Pukka, author, presenter - http://motherpukka.co.ukStylist Loves: Cocktailshttps://niococktails.co.ukhttps://shop.createcocktails.comhttps://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2515/negroni-sbagliatohttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tequila-palomahttp://www.barnotes.co/recipes/gordon-s-breakfastSign up to receive Stylist Loves recommendations emails:stylist.co.uk/emailsRule BreakingDownload the full article / digital issue of Stylist by search for Stylist in the app store and downloading issue 515Weruche Opiahttps://www.instagram.com/werucheopia/?hl=enI May Destroy Youhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000jyxy/i-may-destroy-youEating, Drinking, DoingDishoom deliveries - https://www.dishoom.com/order-online/Petersham Nurseries Picnics - https://petershamnurseries.com/stories/petersham-picnics/Sparkling Water Maker - https://www.aarke.comBlack bean quesadilla - https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/spicyblackbeanquesad_92202Fortnums Sparkling Tea - https://www.fortnumandmason.com/products/fortnum-s-sparkling-teaLungs at The Old Vic - https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2020/lungs-in-camera
  • 9. Ep 9. Deborah Frances-White, lockdown burnout and futurology

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    Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White shares her tales of life in lockdown, a futurologist shares her insights on our offices, homes and cars of the future, how to avoid burnout whilst working from home plus lots of lovely alfresco food ideas from Georgina Hayden...Episode 9 links:Section one: Working From Homehttps://www.lsnglobal.comhttps://www.thefuturelaboratory.comSection two: Stylist LovesGeorgina Hayden - https://www.instagram.com/georgiepuddingnpieSection three: Lockdown burnoutLinkedIn research - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/challenges-home-working-why-we-must-protect-mental-chris-o-sullivan/?published=tWorld Health Organisation guidance - https://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/burn-out/en/How to avoid lockdown burnout - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/lockdown-burnout-working-from-home-stress-work-life-balance/384038https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/burnoutNHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Mind - https://www.mind.org.ukSection four: Deborah Frances-WhiteThe New Normal - https://play.acast.com/s/newnormalhttps://deborahfrances-white.comSection five: Eating, shopping, doingJamie Oliver pizza dough - https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/bread-recipes/pizza-dough/Nyetimber Classic Cuvee - https://iconicwines.co.uk/products/nyetimber-classic-cuvee-nv-gift-boxed-75clHannah Gadsby’s Douglas - https://www.netflix.com/title/81054700Riding House Café - https://ridinghouse.cafe/rhhWhite Claw Seltzer - https://www.whiteclaw.com/David Shrigley Art Exhibition - https://privateviews.artlogic.net/2/08230f5254dbe93105fe3e/
  • 8. Ep 8. Laura Whitmore and her tie-dye obsession

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    In this week's episode, we talk to entrepreneur Bianca Miller, sleep expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan, and Laura Whitmore shares her obsession with tie-dye. We'll be discussing the future of office-life, how to get that elusive good night's sleep, whilst Lisa and Alix explore how their friendship has developed over a 10 year span...Episode links:Section one: Working From Homehttp://www.drnerinamuses.comhttps://drnerinawebinars.com/https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/sleepSection two: Stylist LovesOpenLearn from the Open University - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogueMasterclass - https://www.masterclass.comArt Splash London - http://www.artsplashlondon.co.ukBianca Miller - https://www.biancamiller.ukLinkedIn Employment Clinic with Anna Whitehouse and Bianca Miller -https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6666290789297070080/Self Made Business Mastermind Programme - https://www.selfmadebook.uk/mastermindgroup/LinkedIn Learning - visit the LinkedIn blog for more information on the free learning pathways currently availableTwo suggested streams - Marketing for small businesses; Sales secrets for small businesses.We Are The City Webinar Series - https://wearethecity.com/play-back-webinars-virtual-events/Love it or Leave It Life - www.loveitleaveit.co/coachingSection three: Work FriendshipStylist Digital Edition - https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/stylist-magazine-app-apple-store-digital-edition/374270#lovelettertomyfriendSection four: Laura WhitmoreCastaway podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/castaway/id1481997309Section five: Eating, shopping, doingIce lolly recipe - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/desserts/slideshow/ice-pops-popsicles-paletas-recipesFrose recipe - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/frose-frozen-rose-wineCold Brew Tea - https://www.teapigs.co.uk/collections/cold-brew-teasCiate nail stickers - https://www.ciatelondon.com/products/the-cheat-sheets
  • 7. Ep 7. Mother Pukka, Katie Piper and Maggie O’Farrell on flexible working and looking after yourself at home

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    Author, presenter and campaigner Mother Pukka, aka Anna Whitehouse, explains why she wants flexible working for all, Katie Piper shares her favourite self-discovery podcasts and author Maggie O’Farrell reveals what her life is like working from home. Plus Lisa and Alix get to grips with their lack of energy and how to boost yours whilst we continue to spend so much time at home.Episode links:Section one: Working From Homehttps://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex/https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukkaSection two: Stylist LovesKatie Piper’s Extraordinary People - https://play.acast.com/s/katiepiperFearne Cotton’s Happy Place - https://www.officialfearnecotton.com/news/2018/2/26/happy-place-podcastUnder The Skin With Russell Brand - https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/russell-brand-395/under-the-skin-with-russell-brand-luminary-exclusive/d55de7eb-6f34-48e6-aee4-48703f8fb675The Disruptive Entrepreneur by Rob Moore - https://robmoore.com/podcast/Working from home with Stylist Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/workingfromhomewithstylist/Stylist Loveshttps://www.stylist.co.uk/emailsSection three: EnergyStylist.co.uk - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/feeling-tired-all-the-time-exhaustion-fatigue-no-energy-causes-how-to-cope/374252Section four: Maggie O’Farrellhttps://www.maggieofarrell.comSection five: Eating, shopping, doingRhubarb Daiquiri - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rhubarb-daiquiriThe Last Dance - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80203144Frozen Nutella Loaf - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/recipes/quick-easy-dessert-recipes-no-baking/389364History Becomes Her - https://play.acast.com/s/historybecomesher/
  • 6. Ep 6. Stacey Dooley, Squiggly Careers, and leaving-lockdown anxiety...

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    This week in Working From Home with Stylist, career expert and co-author of Squiggly Careers, Sarah Ellis, shares her advice on taking control of your career during a pandemic; Entertainment Director Helen Bownass shares her love-themed TV series for anyone with a Normal People shaped whole in their lives; Stylist’s columnist Billie Bhatia shares her post lockdown fears and TV presenter Stacey Dooley talks about her lockdown work/life.Links within this episode:Sarah EllisThe Squiggly Career book - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/312/312993/the-squiggly-career/9780241385845Squiggly Careers podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065Love Themed TV ShowsLove - Love | Netflix Official SiteThe L Word – original series - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FSASJF0The L Word – new series - https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/the-l-word-generation-q/iYEQZ1PFEjmQ5pyfHLVns1The End of the F***ing World - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-end-of-the-fing-worldNever Have I Ever - https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190Dawson’s Creek - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B00ET0ZRWS/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rPost Lockdown AnxietyTo read Billie’s column download the new issue of Stylist using the new Stylist app, available in all App stores nowwww.anxietyuk.org.uk, www.mind.org.uk, www.nopanic.org.ukhttps://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/anxietyStacey DooleyLockdown Heroes - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bbbxhGlow-Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Stars - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p071fs3cStylist LovesOne-pot tandoori chickpeas - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7j8rTHNk3/Cross-stitch - https://instagram.com/stitchedthis?igshid=77vv75yvfzwwLyons Seafood restaurant (only available in north London) - https://lyons-restaurant.comFraud Shake - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qa_UthAiv/Women for Women Virtual Car Boot Sale -