The Stack

The Stack World Launches New Creator Platform

With the creator economy worth over $100billion, The Stack World’s latest feature will revolutionise how creators monetise their content and community

by Rhea Cartwright

The Stack World Launches New Creator Platform

With the creator economy worth over $100billion, The Stack World’s latest feature will revolutionise how creators monetise their content and community

by Rhea Cartwright

Management

How This 23-Year-Old Graduate Secured £300,000 In Investment... Fresh Out Of University

In the space of six months, Josephine Philips’ business has gone from a one woman band to an investment-backed startup with a full time team. Here, she talks challenges, achievements and collaborating with GANNI

by Isobel Van Dyke

Management

SoftBank managing partner is on a mission to give female founders access to the firm’s $100 billion fund

Managing partner Catherine Lenson has said that she is determined to tackle the lack of diversity in finance - join us for a live event with her next week…

by Florence Robson

How To Build A Community

The secret sauce behind the likes of Bumble, Glossier and Depop? Engaged user communities. We break down how to cultivate a community around your brand

by Florence Robson

Creating An Instruction Manual For Yourself

Do you know what makes you tick? Self reflection is key for improving working relationships

by Sharmadean Reid

Executive Insights - Words Of Wisdom From Industry Leaders

From Channel 4’s first female CEO to the Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, make 2022 your best business year yet

by Hannah Connolly

Seed To Series A… Getting Women More Money

All the advice you need to get from Seed to Series A – a breakdown of our lineup ahead of our 2022 events

by Florence Robson

Wealth

How the Brains Behind Body by Ciara Manages her Money

Fitness guru Ciara Madden shares the secrets to her success, reveals what she spends her money on and recalls her £3-an-hour days in a children’s play centre

by Charlotte Roberts

How to gift a membership to The Stack World

Looking for some gift inspiration for the women in your life on their journey to the top? Sign them up for membership to access all The Stack goodies...

by Hannah Connolly

How They Did It: The Female Founded App That Raised $43 Million

“You have to treat fundraising like a fulltime job, you’re fundraising even when you’re not fundraising” - how the founders of food-sharing app OLIO raised investment

by Isobel Van Dyke

What We’re Reading: Five Books By Stack World Members That Will Change The Way You Think

Read these women in 2022 and get to your goals quicker

by Rhea Cartwright

What We’re Reading: Five Books By Stack World Members That Will Change The Way You Think

Read these women in 2022 and get to your goals quicker

by Rhea Cartwright

“Of Course I’ve Had The Ass-Grab Before”

DJ Jyoty Singh worries for young girls trying to break into the London nightlife scene

by Isobel Van Dyke

Be Inspired By The Stories Of Sportswomen

In need of motivation? These autobiographies by female athletes will supercharge your drive

by Jade Ang Jackman

5 Books That Will Change Your Life

These female founders recommend the books that helped them grow

by Isobel Van Dyke

London's Favourite Florists On Where To Shop Small This Christmas

The Sage Flowers founders share their top independent stores and why they Shop Small with AMEX

by Rhea Cartwright

London Exhibitions To Visit This December

Reconnect with the city and avoid the shops by heading to one of these exhibitions instead

by Lola Rose Wood

When Will Women Stop Being Subject to The Curse Of "Inspiration"?

The Stack takes a closer look at the portrayal of women in Wes Anderson’s latest film, The French Dispatch

by Lola Rose Wood

Home

The Essentials According To Bianca Saunders

From universal wardrobe staples to SPF and Margiela candles: everything you should own according to menswear designer, Bianca Saunders

by Isobel Van Dyke

What do Salvador Dalí, Queen Victoria And Vivienne Westwood Have In Common? You Can Find Them All At This Exhibition

We go down the rabbit hole for a detailed look at the V&A’s exhibition, Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser

by Isobel Van Dyke

Travel

The Founder Of West Africa’s Biggest Art Fair Discusses The Economic Powerhouse That Is Lagos

How Tokini Peterside is showcasing the magnificence of African culture on its own soil to the world

by Hannah Connolly

Society

People | Politics | Places | Campaigns | Law

Are Glossy Buy Now Pay Later Companies Glamorising Debt?

How payment deferral companies may be affecting young people's future finances...

by Martha Alexander

Are Glossy Buy Now Pay Later Companies Glamorising Debt?

How payment deferral companies may be affecting young people's future finances...

by Martha Alexander

Where Is The Rage?

From the gender pay gap to the threat of violence in the streets and in our homes, women have a lot to be angry about. So why don't we see more female fury?

by Marie-Claire Chappet

The Scam That Stole Christmas - Popular Scams To Watch Out For This Festive Season

Ofcom research has found that 45 million people received at least one fraudulent message in the last three months alone - here’s how you can avoid attacks this Christmas

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

The Political Perspective, The Stack Unpacks Political ‘Sleaze’ And Why It’s Important

UK politics is often populated with confusing jargon, but the sleaze debate and MP scandals matter - The Stack breaks down why

by Hannah Connolly

Politics

Women Make Up 34% Of MPs - The #AskHerToStand Campaign Wants Your Help To Level The Playing Field

“103 years ago women in Britain won the right to stand for election. Today, I'm asking YOU to stand”, The Stack hears from Dolly Theis

by Dolly Theis

Campaigns

Why Art Against Knives Needs Your Help Now To Maintain Vital Spaces For London's Youth

A hub for creative expression and a safe space that puts the narrative back in the hands of young people living in London - here’s why this charity needs your help today

by Hannah Connolly

Campaigns

The First Three Years

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

Stalked By A Stranger Since I Was 18: How A Lack Of Information Made Me Question What I Knew Was True

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

by anonymous

‘If Only Childcare Was Funded Properly’ - How The Childcare Gap Is Driving Gender Inequality

Rachel Carrell, founder of childcare service Koru Kids, unpacks the UK’s broken childcare system

by Rachel Carrell

Campaigns

Breakfast Really Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

How The Brilliant Breakfast, Founded By Annoushka Ducas, Is Boosting The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women Initiative

by Hannah Connolly

Wellness

Anxiety Management | Self | Relationships | Sex | Hormones

The Double Standard Of Scars: How I Learned To Love My Body Even If Society Won’t

Writer Hannah Rankine explores the misogyny of scars and how she learned to love her own through female connection

by Hannah Rankine

The Double Standard Of Scars: How I Learned To Love My Body Even If Society Won’t

Writer Hannah Rankine explores the misogyny of scars and how she learned to love her own through female connection

by Hannah Rankine

How People Pleasing Is Holding You Back

The personal plight of a people pleaser - why you need to stop saying yes in 2022

by Abbie Brett

‘I Was A 23-Year-Old Stuck In A Body That Was Rejecting Me’: The Personal Account Of A Student Battling Long Covid

For the past 10 months this student has been bed bound after having coronavirus. We’ve heard very little of long Covid and its impact - The Stack learns from someone living with it

by Lydia Pearse

Sex

The Art Of Conversation... During Sex

The Stack’s sex columnist, Emma-Louise Boynton, explores the damaging sexual scripts preventing so many of us from being better communicators during sex

by Emma-Louise Boynton

Why You Need To Take A Week Off...Now

It’s statistically proven that time-off will improve your performance at work - reconnecting with your home and surroundings is the perfect way to reset

by Hannah Connolly

Why I Froze My Eggs During Lockdown

Lockdown provided the perfect opportunity for Irene Agbontaen to contemplate her fertility, whilst living on her own she decided to take the plunge and invest in her future

by Charlotte Roberts

“Life Is A Dance, Those Late Nights Are Inevitable”, Poppy Jamie Talks Balance And Burnout

Wellness expert and creator of the Happy Not Perfect podcast, Poppy Jamie wants to remind us that we are human beings, not human doings

by Isobel Van Dyke

Power Morning with Ditte Reffstrup, Creative Director of Ganni

From Danish breakfast to morning bike rides, Ditte Reffstrup walks us through her morning rituals

by Sasha Mills

Power Morning With Sharmadean Reid

The founder and CEO of The Stack World reveals her morning beauty routine, compartmentalising her days, and how she minimises decision-making in the AM

by Sasha Mills

You & Me: Let’s Talk About ADHD

As Nora Nord launches her new podcast on neurodiversity & ADHD, we take a look at the photo series illustrating your new listening material

by Nora Nord

Beauty

Performance | Transformations | Experiments | Culture

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

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

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

Transformations

5 Simple Rules for Lash Lift Aftercare

Our top tips for keeping your lashes in pristine condition

by Sharmadean Reid

Introducing The Black Beauty Council

How this initiative intends to hold the beauty industry accountable

by Rhea Cartwright

Performance

Get Ready With Me: Sharmadean Reid Wins Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Future Award

From builder gel to B-curl lashes, hyaluronic acid facials and a full-body scrub. The Stack World founder reveals everything she did to prep for last night’s event

by Isobel Van Dyke

Performance

The Best Overnight Beauty Products That Work Hard While You Sleep

Call it lazy girl beauty or productivity 101, add these tried and tested products for the ultimate beauty sleep

by Rhea Cartwright

Performance

Is Bobbi Brown’s New Makeup Brand Worth The Hype? We Put Jones Road To The Test

The Stack team experiment with beauty products in our newest franchise, bringing you honest reviews of the latest products

by Rhea Cartwright

Meet The Skin Expert Who Wants To Analyse Your Poo And Take Pictures of Your Feet

Marie Reynolds is the genius facialist and healer you need to know about

by Rhea Cartwright

Flannels Is Taking Luxury Beauty Out Of London

With a focus on regional locations and world-first exclusives, can Flannels revolutionise beauty retail?

by Rhea Cartwright