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Welcome To The Stack World Women & Power Summit 2023

Join 300 women for our biggest event of the year as we discuss the intersection between women and power

by The Stack World

Welcome To The Stack World Women & Power Summit 2023

Join 300 women for our biggest event of the year as we discuss the intersection between women and power

by The Stack World

Management

“Changing Your Mind Means You Have One” - The Crucial Rules To Founder Success

Health food trailblazer and Founder of PROPER Snacks, Cassandra Stavrou shares her rules on hiring, firing and non-negotiables as the founder of a multi-million pound company

by Aswan Magumbe

Maria Raga on how to grow a startup into a scalable powerhouse

Depop CEO Maria Raga grew the fledgling resale app into the Gen Z’s most relevant fashion outlet

by Florence Robson

Wealth

Property Diaries: Home Renovation

TikTok trends, to the race for space, what do home improvements look like in 2023?

by Hannah Connolly

The Business of Barbie

After disappointing first quarter earnings, Mattel is placing big bets on turning its toy chest into a film empire

by Molly Innes

About Last Night: A Look Inside The Latest Stack World Pitch Night

Five Trailblazing Founders take to the stage in the latest instalment of The Stack World’s monthly pitching night

by The Stack World

Meet The July Pitch Night Founders

Get to know the founders shaping the future and taking part in The Stack World's quarterly pitching night

by The Stack World

Power Networking 2.0: Building Your Inner Circle To Win

There’s a knack to building a community, from conferences to the comfort of your home, here's how to do it

by Hannah Connolly

The Stack World’s Complete Guide To Pitching

With expert advice from both sides of the pitching table discover you our definitive guide to getting pitch perfect

by The Stack World

From War Studies to VP — How Marina Mansour Did It

"I wasn't afraid of hard work," from our new Working Girls Video Series, learn how this VP made it

by The Stack World

What To Do And See With The Rest Of Your Summer

It's been a big summer so far, and it's not over yet

by Hannah Connolly

What To Do And See With The Rest Of Your Summer

It's been a big summer so far, and it's not over yet

by Hannah Connolly

The Return of Courrèges

The legendary label of the 1960s returns in an exclusive partnership with HEAT

by Hannah Connolly

The Acclaimed ‘Black Venus’ Exhibition Comes To London

Major exhibition exploring Black women in visual culture comes to Somerset House; here, we catch up with the show's curator Aindrea Emelife

by Isobel Van Dyke

Travel

Why Oakley Court Is The Buzziest Hotel Booking This Summer

A favourite amongst the arts and media crowd, take a look inside the hotel that has everyone talking

by Hannah Connolly

Veuve Clicquot Highlights The Importance Of Female Role Models At 51st Bold Woman Awards

During the London ceremony, luxury champagne Mansion Veuve Clicquot reveals new data which points to the vital need of role models for aspiring women entrepreneurs

by Hannah Connolly

A Look Inside The 'Future of Style Through Community' Dinner With Nike

Hosted by The Stack World and Nike, see what went down at our Future Of Fashion Conversation Dinner at Ochre

by Hannah Connolly

Collaboration Not Exploitation

We headed to the Souls Grown Deep Exhibition to learn more about The Quilt Makers Of Gee’s Bend and their collaboration with Marfa Stance And The Royal Academy

by Hannah Connolly

“I owe it to myself” – Singer MEYY On The Power Of Committing To Your Calling

A civil engineering student, dancer, singer-songwriter and producer — MEYY is making waves in music and showing what’s possible when you honour your passions wholeheartedly

by Hannah Connolly

Viola Davis Stars As The Deal Maker Behind Nike Jordan’s

We watched Air, the true story behind the inception of Nike Jordan’s

by Hannah Connolly

Books

How To Indulge Your Academic Curiosity

From London’s secret libraries, to free lectures, discover our tips for reconnecting with your inherent curiosity

by Hannah Connolly

Society

People | Politics | Places | Campaigns | Law

The Gender Mortgage Gap: Why Single Mums Are Being Denied Mortgages

Why are banks making it so difficult for single mothers to get on the property ladder? Victoria Spratt investigates

by Victoria Spratt

The Gender Mortgage Gap: Why Single Mums Are Being Denied Mortgages

Why are banks making it so difficult for single mothers to get on the property ladder? Victoria Spratt investigates

by Victoria Spratt

What It's Like Being Working Class and Northern In London

One woman's experience of pursuing a career in the Arts in the Capital

by The Stack World

Hollywood’s 'Weight-Loss' Drug Gets The Green Light In UK

For the first time, “weight-loss” injections have been approved for use outside of hospitals in a new £40 million pilot

by The Stack World

The UK’s First Women-Only Housing Development Is Going Ahead

A total of 102 affordable homes for women have been approved by Ealing Council in what will be a landmark development for the UK

by Hannah Connolly

Stalked By A Stranger Since I Was 18

Stalking has increased in the UK by 40%, yet there is still little information out there to support victims, one woman shares her experience

by The Stack Editorial Team

Campaigns

Access to childcare in early years has a socio-economic ripple effect that can be felt across the whole of our society. And yet, the system is now close to collapse. Is it time to rethink parental care in the early years?

by Alexandra Jones

Would You Migrate For Climate Change?

The global climate emergency is impacting everyone including the more privileged citizens — The Stack World investigates

by Marie-Claire Chappet

Why We Must Remember Black Girls Are Children Too

Before another victim is made, we must break the cycles and stereotypes of the "problematic Black girl"

by Ebinehita Iyere

Meet The Women Building The Future Of Housing

Does the solution to tackling the housing crisis lie in the hands of women building a future for both people and profit?

by Victoria Spratt

Campaigns

What You Can Do To Help The People Of Turkey And Syria

In the wake of two devastating earthquakes and 100's of aftershocks find out what you can do to aid the people at the epicentre of this developing crisis

by Hannah Connolly

Wellness

Anxiety Management | Self | Relationships | Sex | Hormones

Rip It Up and Start Again

Fear, shame and humiliation can prevent us from making big shifts in our life. But how would it serve us to start again?

by Sharmadean Reid

Rip It Up and Start Again

Fear, shame and humiliation can prevent us from making big shifts in our life. But how would it serve us to start again?

by Sharmadean Reid

Choose Your Healer

How do we heal in a world where "wellness" has become just another capitalist trope that leaves you open to scammers?

by Sharmadean Reid

The Feeling It Series: Stepping into Style

In the final instalment of our Feeling It Series with lululemon Senior UX Writer Róisín Lonergan shares her connection to fitness and style in the city.

by Hannah Connolly

The Feeling It Series: Stepping Into Ease

In part two of our Feeling It Series with luluLemon, Founder Calais Lois trials out the Restfeel Slider and shares her joyous approach to wellness

by Hannah Connolly

The Feeling It Series: Stepping into Confidence

In part three of our Feeling Series with luluLemon, Solutions Architect Teju Olabode puts the Strongfeel training shoe to the test and shares her London-centric approach to fitness

by Hannah Connolly

How To Embrace Your Goddess Energy

Whether it’s Viking, Nubian, Ancient Briton, Amazon, Persian, Indian and others, dig deep into your history to find your taliswoman to remind you of nobility.

by Sharmadean Reid

Relationships

Why You Don't Need To Argue With Everyone

From taxi drivers, to strangers on the internet, not every battle is worth fighting.

by Sharmadean Reid

The Feeling It Series: Stepping Into Bliss

In part one of our Feeling It Series, Stack World writer Hannah Connolly reconnects with her wellness practice in the city whilst trying out luluemon’s debut shoe, Blissfeel

by The Stack World

How I Got Out of My Existential Crisis

Stack World Founder Sharmdean Reid talks maintaining optimism in the most pessimistic of times

by Sharmadean Reid

Relationships

How To Show Up For Your Humble Friend

Extroverted personalities often set the tone for social interactions, yet introverts make up half the population - here we share our tips for honouring and celebrating the humble friend

by The Stack World

Beauty

Performance | Transformations | Experiments | Culture

Sensory Matters: How To Curate A Home Fragrance To Boost Your Mood

The scents we use in our home not only showcase our individuality, they also harness the ability to shift our moods — we discuss our favourite home fragrances with Diptyque

by Hannah Connolly

Sensory Matters: How To Curate A Home Fragrance To Boost Your Mood

The scents we use in our home not only showcase our individuality, they also harness the ability to shift our moods — we discuss our favourite home fragrances with Diptyque

by Hannah Connolly

Performance

What Thandi Maqubela Pack's In Her Vacation Skin Wardrobe

The multi-hyphenated lawyer-influencer is sharing her holy grail products for a vacation in the sun

by The Stack World

Do You Smell Expensive?

Dressing like we’re rich is one thing but smelling like it is far more complex. Viola Levy explores...

by Viola Levy

The Stack World X Eyeko Limitless Mascara Launch

About Last Night! All the pictures from The Stack World X Eyeko Events at Mortimer House

by Bella Cary

Experiments

“I Want To Launch Products That People Are Waiting For” - The Crucial Rules To Beauty Founder Success

Cult dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting shares how she’s shaking up the beauty industry with her award-winning skincare brand

by Florence Robson

Transformations

Get Runway Ready with Sunday Riley - An Exclusive Backstage Look At LFW Skincare Prep

World-renowned skincare brand Sunday Riley makes its London Fashion Week debut with Rejina Pyo for her AW22 collection

by Aswan Magumbe

Transformations

What’s Booking, Good Looking

Forget ‘new year, new you’, we just want to feel our best. Here are 2022’s top treatments and where to book them

by Rhea Cartwright

Transformations

5 Simple Rules for Lash Lift Aftercare

Our top tips for keeping your lashes in pristine condition

by Sharmadean Reid

The “Phygital” Future Of The Beauty Industry

From nail painting robots and AI-curated beauty routines, to scannable ingredient lists and NFTs, these are the companies at the forefront of beauty’s shift to tech…

by Lucy Thorpe