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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...
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 Lane
- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/slay-in-your-lane-the-podcast/id1507952186
Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible
- https://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=1-3
Loud Black Girls
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loud-black-girls/id1343574966
Loud 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=1-1
Twitter - @lizuvie
Instagram - @ElizabethUviebinene
Pre-order her new book The Reset: Ideas To Change How We Work And Live
https://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=1-2
Fiona Thomas - Depression In a Digital Age
- https://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=8-1
Out 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 Boss
- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Fiona+thomas&qid=1606139776&sr=8-1
Twitter - @fionalikes
Instagram - @fionalikestoblog
Home Office Kit - Logitech.com
Stylist’s Work It Out Initiative - https://www.stylist.co.uk/series/work-it-out
Mind - Mind.org.uk
NHS mental health support - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
Christmas Gifts For Colleagues
Stylist Loves - https://www.stylist.co.uk/emails
For your boss
Gail'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.html
For your work wife
Pair of initial letter earrings from Florence London via The Drop by Stylist
8mm in gold or silver, £28 - https://thedrop.stylist.co.uk/drops/05-11-2020/products/big-letter-earrings-gold-or-silver
4mm in gold, silver and rose gold, £23 - https://thedrop.stylist.co.uk/drops/01-10-2020/products/little-letter-earrings
For your under £15 Secret Santa
The Good Patch, £12 for four, John Lewis - https://www.johnlewis.com/the-good-patch-rescue-patch-x-4/p5140310
For your team
10-20cm Mini Swiss Cheese plant, including a pot - from £7, Patch Plants - https://www.patchplants.com/gb/en/
For your...
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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 Destroy
You – 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 Home
Graham Allcott, Productivity Ninja - https://www.grahamallcott.com
Sarah Ellis, Squiggly Careers - https://www.amazingif.com
Matt Rabin, Chiropractor - https://www.mattrabin.com
Russell Amerasekera, Executive Coach - https://www.pearlsandpoison.com
Anna Whitehouse/Mother Pukka, author, presenter - http://motherpukka.co.uk
Stylist Loves: Cocktails
https://niococktails.co.uk
https://shop.createcocktails.com
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2515/negroni-sbagliato
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/tequila-paloma
http://www.barnotes.co/recipes/gordon-s-breakfast
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Rule Breaking
Download the full article / digital issue of Stylist by search for Stylist in the app store and downloading issue 515
Weruche Opia
https://www.instagram.com/werucheopia/?hl=en
I May Destroy You
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000jyxy/i-may-destroy-you
Eating, Drinking, Doing
Dishoom deliveries - https://www.dishoom.com/order-online/
Petersham Nurseries Picnics - https://petershamnurseries.com/stories/petersham-picnics/
Sparkling Water Maker - https://www.aarke.com
Black bean quesadilla - https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/spicyblackbeanquesad_92202
Fortnums Sparkling Tea - https://www.fortnumandmason.com/products/fortnum-s-sparkling-tea
Lungs at The Old Vic - https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2020/lungs-in-camera
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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 Home
https://www.lsnglobal.com
https://www.thefuturelaboratory.com
Section two: Stylist Loves
Georgina Hayden - https://www.instagram.com/georgiepuddingnpie
Section three: Lockdown burnout
LinkedIn research - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/challenges-home-working-why-we-must-protect-mental-chris-o-sullivan/?published=t
World 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/384038
https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/burnout
NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk
Section four: Deborah Frances-White
The New Normal - https://play.acast.com/s/newnormal
https://deborahfrances-white.com
Section five: Eating, shopping, doing
Jamie 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-75cl
Hannah Gadsby’s Douglas - https://www.netflix.com/title/81054700
Riding House Café - https://ridinghouse.cafe/rhh
White Claw Seltzer - https://www.whiteclaw.com/
David Shrigley Art Exhibition - https://privateviews.artlogic.net/2/08230f5254dbe93105fe3e/
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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 Home
http://www.drnerinamuses.com
https://drnerinawebinars.com/
https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/sleep
Section two: Stylist Loves
OpenLearn from the Open University - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Masterclass - https://www.masterclass.com
Art Splash London - http://www.artsplashlondon.co.uk
Bianca Miller - https://www.biancamiller.uk
LinkedIn 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 available
Two 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/coaching
Section three: Work Friendship
Stylist Digital Edition - https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/stylist-magazine-app-apple-store-digital-edition/374270
lovelettertomyfriend
Section four: Laura Whitmore
Castaway podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/castaway/id1481997309
Section five: Eating, shopping, doing
Ice lolly recipe - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/desserts/slideshow/ice-pops-popsicles-paletas-recipes
Frose recipe - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/frose-frozen-rose-wine
Cold Brew Tea - https://www.teapigs.co.uk/collections/cold-brew-teas
Ciate nail stickers - https://www.ciatelondon.com/products/the-cheat-sheets
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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 Home
https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex/
https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka
Section two: Stylist Loves
Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People - https://play.acast.com/s/katiepiper
Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place - https://www.officialfearnecotton.com/news/2018/2/26/happy-place-podcast
Under The Skin With Russell Brand - https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/russell-brand-395/under-the-skin-with-russell-brand-luminary-exclusive/d55de7eb-6f34-48e6-aee4-48703f8fb675
The Disruptive Entrepreneur by Rob Moore - https://robmoore.com/podcast/
Working from home with Stylist Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingfromhomewithstylist/
Stylist Loves
https://www.stylist.co.uk/emails
Section three: Energy
Stylist.co.uk - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/feeling-tired-all-the-time-exhaustion-fatigue-
no-energy-causes-how-to-cope/374252
Section four: Maggie O’Farrell
https://www.maggieofarrell.com
Section five: Eating, shopping, doing
Rhubarb Daiquiri - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rhubarb-daiquiri
The Last Dance - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80203144
Frozen Nutella Loaf - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/recipes/quick-easy-dessert-recipes-no-baking/389364
History Becomes Her - https://play.acast.com/s/historybecomesher/
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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 Ellis
The Squiggly Career book - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/312/312993/the-squiggly-career/9780241385845
Squiggly Careers podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast/squiggly-careers/id1202842065
Love Themed TV Shows
Love - Love | Netflix Official Site
The L Word – original series - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FSASJF0
The L Word – new series - https://www.nowtv.com/gb/watch/home/asset/the-l-word-generation-q/iYEQZ1PFEjmQ5pyfHLVns1
The End of the F***ing World - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-end-of-the-fing-world
Never Have I Ever - https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190
Dawson’s Creek - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B00ET0ZRWS/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Post Lockdown Anxiety
To read Billie’s column download the new issue of Stylist using the new Stylist app, available in all App stores now
www.anxietyuk.org.uk, www.mind.org.uk, www.nopanic.org.uk
https://www.stylist.co.uk/tag/anxiety
Stacey Dooley
Lockdown Heroes - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bbbxh
Glow-Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Stars - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p071fs3c
Stylist Loves
One-pot tandoori chickpeas - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_7j8rTHNk3/
Cross-stitch - https://instagram.com/stitchedthis?igshid=77vv75yvfzww
Lyons Seafood restaurant (only available in north London) - https://lyons-restaurant.com
Fraud Shake - https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qa_UthAiv/
Women for Women Virtual Car Boot Sale -
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Career and presentation expert Russell Amerasekera shares his advice for making an impact in a video meeting and how to deal with tricky conversations in a virtual world, Gemma Crisp shares her alternative entertainment recommendations for those big nights in, actress Angela Scanlon talks gratitude and ranks her favourites cheeses PLUS Lisa and Alix delve into feelings of guilt in a lockdown world...
Links in this episode...
Working From Home:
Russell Amerasekera - https://www.pearlsandpoison.com
Stylist Loves: Quiz Alternatives
Stylist Loves email – sign up here - https://www.stylist.co.uk/emails
Dabbers Social Bingo: https://dabbers.bingo
Secret Sofa from Secret Cinema - https://www.secretcinema.org/secret-sofa
The Big Book Weekend:
To watch for free, you need to register at myvlf.com, where the festival willbe broadcast across 8-10th May. Once a day’s programming has finished, that day’s videos will then remain on MyVLF for people to catch up on
Find out more at bigbookweekend.com
Laithwaites wine tasting
https://www.laithwaites.co.uk
The Great British Charcuterie x L’Atelier Du Vun
https://thegreatbritishcharcuterie.co.uk
Work/Life Interview: Angela Scanlon
https://www.thanksamillionpodcast.com
Cheese:
Mont Dor - https://www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk/blog/what-is-mont-dor
Pie D’Angloys - https://www.ocado.com/products/pie-d-angloys-40127011
Eat / Shop / Do:
Pizza in a Pan - https://www.pizzapilgrims.co.uk
Send the NHS a card - https://www.scribbler.com/Cards/Thank-You-NHS/
Picante de la casa cocktail - https://www.sohohouse.com/house-notes/issue-4/house-favourites-how-to-make-a-picante
GizNGreen’s Monday Night Fakeaway - https://www.instagram.com/gizandgreens/
Eastern Standard cocktail - https://www.sohohouse.com/house-notes/issue-4/house-favourites-eastern-standard
Pasta evangelist care kit: £25 for three recipes - https://pastaevangelists.com/products/pasta-care-package
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In episode 4, hosts Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker talk to actress Emily Atack to find out how she feels isolating alone, rank kitchen disco songs with presenter Vick Hope, get some much-needed advice from chiropractor Matt Rabin on how to treat the new aches and pains we all feel working from home and recommend the best podcasts to listen to in isolation...
How to find what we recommend this issue:
Chiropractor Matt Rabin – https://www.mattrabin.com
Back exercises for working from home – https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/the-six-best-back-stretches-for-when-youve-been-sat-at-your-desk-all-day/368784
Earworm on stylist.co.uk - https://www.stylist.co.uk/series/podcasts
Podcasts:
50 Things That Made The Modern Economy - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04b1g3c/episodes/downloads
Bon Appetit Foodcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUWfGDCGpJmxupERQNsVp
Dissect - https://dissectpodcast.com
Home Cooking - https://homecooking.show
Slay in Your Lane: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/slay-in-your-lane-the-podcast/id1507952186
Dying For Sex - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zzOFMwPlA0bbPkt4R0Lku
Locked Together - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Locked-Together-Audiobook/B086XCP151
To The Woman - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/To-The-Woman-Season-2-Audiobook/B084HHFF2R
Loneliness:
Emily Atack on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emilyatackofficial
NHS on loneliness - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/feeling-lonely/
UNLONELY
How to Feel Less Isolated, Make Connections and Live a Life You Love
Claire Chamberlain, £8.99, Summersdale
Top 10:
Vick Hope - https://www.instagram.com/vicknhope
Recipes:
Tuna and wasabi mash - https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/1097-sesame-tuna-and-wasabi-mash
Nigel Slater’s Halloumi -
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Snacking in lockdown has become more than an occasional habit, so in Episode 3, Lisa and Alix delve into the real motives behind our trips to the fridge. Plus, psychiatrist Lopa Winters shares her advice on finding your values and purpose in lockdown, Stylist's beauty director Shannon Peter offers some helpful advice to anyone thinking of dyeing their hair at home and food author Laura Jackson shares her must-eat foods right now...
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In episode 2, we're joined by the nation's PE teacher, Joe Wicks, who shares his tips on boosting energy and motivation during lockdown and psychologist Sue Cummings explains why our quarantine dreams are more vivid than ever. Plus BBC Radio 1's Clara Amfo ranks her top 90's teen movies and Stylist's Literary Editor Francesca Brown shares the best audio books to entertain you through lockdown...
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In episode 1, we're joined by the productivity ninja, Graham Allcott, who shares his tips on how to stay ahead of the game whilst working from home; We explore the best new box sets and films to unwind to; Ruth Madeley shares her top 10 crisps; And we discuss the role of social media, specifically the rise of comparison culture...
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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. Welcome to Working From Home with Stylist...
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