The Stack World | Editorial

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

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

A Bold Conversation with a Publishing Powerhouse

Gail Rebuck DBE was the CEO of Penguin Random House for 22 Years. We hosted a live interview in partnership with Veuve Clicquot on what she learned from three decades in media and publishing.

by The Stack World

Be A Part Of This Game-Changing Start-Up Incubator

This June the first nationwide celebration of women in business will launch alongside an incubator programme designed to supercharge UK start-ups - here's how you can take part

by The Stack World

The Common Mistakes Every Founder Makes

We unpack the common mistakes women make during investment pitches - and how to avoid them

by Alia Coster

The WFH Reality Check

A survey of workers in the finance sector reveals employees are ignoring bosses' requests to return to the office

by Hannah Connolly

Meet The Six Pitch Night Founders

Get to know the founders shaping the future and taking part in our April Pitch Night

by The Stack World

“The next generation of founders and investors will look more like me”

Ahead of our April Pitch Night, Founder of Odin, the community unlocking better ways to invest as a collective, shares the “why” and how they are delivering a better investment landscape

by Mary Lin

The Founder Reaching New Heights 12 Months On From Pitch Night

From partnering with Patagonia to getting new investors onboard, Eve Kekeh shares her founder journey and what the future holds for Bundlee

by Hannah Connolly

Dealing With Competitors

Competition is a natural phenomenon that signals our methods are working. But what happens when it becomes your obsession?

by Sharmadean Reid

Reaching £10k In 24 Hours On Kickstarter

We caught up with Stack World Pitch Night alum Sara Berkai about starting her business, her biggest tips for pitching and what her kickstarter campaign could mean for the future of Ambessa Play

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

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

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

Travel

How To Plan A Girls Holiday

If you are looking to book a group vacation this year, we are sharing our top tips to make it happen

by The Stack World

Food

The Ultimate Lentil Recipe

Red lentils help stabilise your blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and are a high source of protein. Here's how Sharmadean Reid cooks a tarka dhal.

by Sharmadean Reid

JGrrey: “As soon as I realised I could do what I want, then things changed”

We caught up with singer-songwriter JGrrey to talk new music, staying in the moment and realigning with yourself

by Hannah Connolly

A Look Inside The ‘Build Your Own Table’ IWD Dinner

Hosted by Sharmadean Reid and Laura Jackson, take a look at what went down at our International Women’s Day Dinner at 180 The Strand

by Hannah Connolly

It’s Our Birthday: The Stack World Turns Two

As we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary, we take a look back at the moments that have defined another 12 months at The Stack World

by Hannah Connolly

Society

People | Politics | Places | Campaigns | Law

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

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

It’s A Man’s World – Global Cities Are Failing Women

With the UN warning urban environments are built with male bias, what does future city life look like for women?

by Hannah Connolly

"I Want Accountability For What They’ve Done”

Dania Al Obeid was arrested and convicted at the Sarah Everard vigil, and now she is taking the Metropolitan Police to court, here she tells The Stack World her story

by Marie-Claire Chappet

Politics

The Westminster Cheat Sheet

The revolving door of Westminster has been a hard one to keep up with over the last 12 months, here we break down the A-Z's

by Marie Le Conte

Wellness

Anxiety Management | Self | Relationships | Sex | Hormones

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

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

Practice Non Binary Thinking

Do you want to break free from rigid, black-and-white ways of thinking and open yourself up to a more nuanced and complex understanding of the world? Start practicing Non Binary Thinking

by Sharmadean Reid

Anxiety Management

Are You in Your Bored Girl Era?

Maybe it's the change from Q1 to Q2? Maybe it's goal setting fatigue from NYE? Whatever it is, we are Bored.

by The Stack World

Anxiety Management

Rebuild Your Internal Autocorrect

Inside us all, a war is waging between our higher and lower selves and our internal monologue of negative correction is where it takes root. Here are ways to reprogram your brain.

by Sharmadean Reid

Hormones

Why are girls going through puberty earlier?

Global medical studies reveal that girls aged younger than 11 are starting puberty early, The Stack takes a look at why

by Hannah Connolly

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