Episodes

  • 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


    Sign up to receive Stylist Loves recommendations emails:

    stylist.co.uk/emails


    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 -

  • 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


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    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 -

  • 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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