Working From Home with Stylist

Discover Stylist's New Parenting Podcast

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:57:54 GMT

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...

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:15:00 GMT

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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Ep 10. I May Destroy You star Weruche Opia, the psychology of rule breaking and lots of lovely cocktails

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:45:00 GMT

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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Ep 9. Deborah Frances-White, lockdown burnout and futurology

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:45:01 GMT

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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Ep 8. Laura Whitmore and her tie-dye obsession

Wed, 27 May 2020 09:45:00 GMT

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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Ep 7. Mother Pukka, Katie Piper and Maggie O’Farrell on flexible working and looking after yourself at home

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:45:00 GMT

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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Ep 6. Stacey Dooley, Squiggly Careers, and leaving-lockdown anxiety...

Wed, 13 May 2020 09:45:00 GMT

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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Ep 5. Why we're all feeling so guilty, how to make an impact on Zoom PLUS Angela Scanlon talks all-things cheese

Wed, 06 May 2020 09:45:00 GMT

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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Ep 4. Emily Atack on isolating alone, how to fix your working from home aches and pains, plus the podcasts you shouldn't miss

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:45:00 GMT

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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Ep 3. Finding purpose in lockdown and our new-found obsession with snacking

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:45:00 GMT
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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Ep 2. Joe Wicks on finding motivation... and those quarantine dreams

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:45:00 GMT
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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Ep 1. The rise of comparison culture... and crisps

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT
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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Welcome to Working From Home

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:40:26 GMT
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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