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Senior Writer, Strong Women ( @stylistmagazine ) & Head of Content, Fantasy WSL ( @playfantasywsl ) A big fan of dogs 🐕 Views my own 👍🏻 she/her

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Lauren Geall
1 year
Some personal news!! I've got a new job!!! I'm staying at @StylistMagazine but joining the wonderful @MirandaLarbi over on Strong Women covering all things health, fitness, sleep, mental wellbeing, nutrition, and more! Please send over any relevant releases/pitches 🙌
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Writers! I'm doing some commissioning for paywall articles on Strong Women and I'd love to receive your pitches. The fee is £180 a piece and I'm looking for a mix of fascinating first-person pieces and reports across the worlds of health and wellbeing.
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Spot the difference 😎
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5 years
✨Some exciting news!✨ On Monday I’ll be joining @StylistMagazine as their new junior digital writer - so so excited to take on this amazing opportunity 🥰
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2 years
I just googled a question (looking for the answer) and an article I wrote ages ago popped up as the first result - the idea of past me answering the random thoughts of present me is kinda cool
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3 years
Hello! I'm looking for women to take part in Stylist's #SleepDiaries . If you're 20-45 and struggle with your sleep in any way, please get in touch! All you need to do is submit a 5-day sleep diary, and you'll get tailored advice from a sleep expert in return - RTs appreciated!
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Lauren Geall
4 years
It frustrates me no end that politicians (like Matt Hancock) think it's OK to just not answer questions. You're not a celebrity with a public image to protect, you're an elected official who works for the people and owes them answers - do better
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Hello! I'm putting together a piece for Stylist on underrated UK city breaks and I'd LOVE to hear your suggestions. Is there somewhere you've visited that you think everyone should know about? Or do you live in a city you feel doesn't get enough attention? Please let me know!
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4 years
Anyone else feel like they've reached a slump at this point of the pandemic? I'm feeling very overwhelmed and generally frustrated with life. Has anyone got any tips for getting through a period like this? All suggestions welcome!
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5 years
Louis Theroux just shared my article and I am definitely not playing it cool
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Louis Theroux's new documentary Selling Sex about sex workers | Stylist
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Please send pitches over to lauren.geall @stylist .co.uk and make sure to include the word 'pitch' in your subject line. I'll be in touch with any further questions/details if it sounds like something that might work! Any questions, please shout.
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3 years
I'm back with another request - what's one thing you're going to be doing differently at work this year? Can be anything from your attitude to using a new planner - I'd just like to hear about it for a piece on Stylist! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
2 years
In a rather wild turn of events, I've been shortlisted for Best Specialist Writer at the 2022 @bsmeinfo Talent Awards! Excited doesn't even cut it – congrats to everyone else who was shortlisted! 🎉
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5 years
Today I wrote about why you should never call yourself “a bit OCD”! Please!! #ocdawarenessweek
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Lauren Geall
5 years
I spoke to the incredible being that is Jonathan Van Ness - aka @jvn - about the lessons he'd teach his little baby self (and a lot about cats that didn't quite make the cut!!) Please check it out if you're interested, and pick up a copy of Over The Top 💗
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5 years
For #WorldMentalHealthDay I wrote about why I try to talk about my experience taking antidepressants whenever possible, because no one should ever feel ashamed for taking a potentially life saving medication
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3 years
I'm putting together a guide to the best virtual experiences/events for people who are isolating alone on Christmas day - if you're hosting one or know something is happening, please do let me know!
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2 years
Hello all! I'm looking to speak to women who have come off antidepressants about the process and the potential fear of relapse that comes with it. If that's you, please drop me a DM - it would be a really quick chat for a feature! #journorequest
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4 years
As someone who writes about mental health a lot and wants to normalise these kinds of conversations, I wanted to say I'm feeling a bit ~rough~ right now
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3 years
Are you HAPPY to be back at work this week? I'd love for you to tell me why for a piece on ! #journorequest
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4 years
BREAKING! Worked out for eight weeks in a row for the first time EVER, and turns out all that time they said exercise makes you feel better mentally and physically, they were right!! Madness!!!!
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Lauren Geall
5 years
I wrote this opinion piece in response to a number of ideas/arguments I've seen floating around Twitter for the last couple of days. Please give it a read if you're interested, I really enjoyed writing it ❤️
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Lauren Geall
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PRs! I'm looking for myself and a colleague to try an Olympic sport in London for a feature in the next print issue of Stylist - if anyone can facilitate something ASAP please get in touch #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
3 years
I've never done an 'end of year' thread before, but after a rollercoaster of a year, I wanted to look back at some of the things I've achieved in 2021. I write so much it's easy to lose track of what I've worked on, but I've produced some pieces I'm really proud of this year!
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3 years
What does good mental health mean/look like to you? I'm looking for women/NB people to share their insights for a Stylist piece - if you'd like to take part please let me know! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
2 years
Spoke to @twhiddleston about his new @Disney Sleep Story with @calm and reminisced about Winnie the Pooh (including the very dedicated Winnie the Pooh-themed bedroom I had at 5 years old). You can check out the interview here:
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Lauren Geall
2 months
Just a reminder that Strong Women is the name of a content vertical, NOT the kind of women I'm looking to cover (although many of the women we cover are incredibly strong!). Please familiarise yourself with the brand and what we publish before pitching:
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Lauren Geall
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Writers! I'm doing some commissioning for paywall articles on Strong Women and I'd love to receive your pitches. The fee is £180 a piece and I'm looking for a mix of fascinating first-person pieces and reports across the worlds of health and wellbeing.
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What's the best advice you've ever received when it comes to your #mentalhealth ? I'd love to hear from women/non-binary people of all ages for a piece in Stylist - must be happy to have your first name/age quoted! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
6 years
My first piece for @StylistMagazine - here I am writing about that iconic orgasm scene 👍🏻
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The cast of #WhenHarryMetSally reunited for its 30th birthday #MegRyan #BillyCrystal
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Lauren Geall
5 years
I'm putting together a piece on the best free online therapy/mental health resources people can access at the moment - if you're a therapist or mental health advocate offering help at the moment please make yourself known! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Very not OK with the whole 'dark before the end of work' thing
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Lauren Geall
4 years
She's back!!!
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Press Gazette
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Stylist is returning to print on 23 September after going digital-only at the start of lockdown six months ago. They're also adding a home delivery option
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Has anyone else found the influx of 'one year in lockdown' content incredibly overwhelming? Having spent the last year trying to deal with this shit one day at a time, looking back on it as a whole feels a little bit much right now 🙄
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Lauren Geall
2 years
Hello! I'm looking for women aged 25-45 to take part in Stylist's Sleep Diaries, where a sleep expert analyses your sleep routine and provides expert advice. If you'd be interested in taking part (its published anonymously), please send me a DM with your email! (RTs appreciated)
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Lauren Geall
6 years
I wrote this yesterday! Pls give it a read and keep safe late at night 💗
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One woman has called out @Citymapper for sending users on scary late night routes, after a less than pleasant experience @LilPatuck
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Lauren Geall
3 years
I'm moving into my own flat in London for the first time next month and I'm angry about how scared I feel - when the systems, behaviours and 'rules' women are told will keep them safe fail, where on earth are we supposed to turn?
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Lauren Geall
4 years
Am I the only one who probably isn't going to listen to Boris Johnson's announcement at 5? I'll read up about the new lockdown and follow the rules, but any sense of obligation I had at the beginning of the pandemic to listen to what this government had to say has long gone 🙄
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Lauren Geall
3 years
I wrote this piece about antidepressants and the vivid (sometimes disturbing) dreams they can trigger for a new Stylist series being led by the wonderful @KatyHWrites – please consider giving it (and all the other wonderful pieces in the series) a read:
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Do you sometimes feel as if you're too sensitive for the world? I'd love to speak to you for a piece - please get in touch if you're interested! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
5 years
This is my four month old puppy, Marlowe. He is a literal teddy bear. Enjoy 🥰 #puppy #pupper
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Lauren Geall
6 years
Twitter - meet my new pup, Marlowe 🐾💗
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Lauren Geall
5 years
Do people who shrug off the climate crisis statistics or just straight up mock a 16-year-old for taking action get some kind of high from it or are they simply just terrible people? Asking for a friend xoxo
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Lauren Geall
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Did you quit your job over the last 24 months? I'm looking to talk to women about the most important lesson they learnt during the process for a Stylist piece. Please DM or email lauren.geall @stylist .co.uk if that's you! #journorequest
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5 years
My finest piece of work yet
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Meet the democratic doggos bringing some light to this dreary election day #dogsatpollingstations
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Spent today graduating from my MA in Magazine Journalism with this incredible woman by my side 🥰 #byebyecity #CityGrad
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Lauren Geall
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Hello! I'm looking to speak to women who've experienced vivid dreams/changes to their dreams while on antidepressants for a Stylist story. My DMs are open so please get in touch if you'd like to talk or share if you think you know someone who might fit! #journorequest
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5 years
I was extremely lucky to be interviewed by one of my favourite magazines for their community slot - here’s me talking about journalism and gushing over how amazing my @cityjournalism coursemates are 🙌🏻
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Lauren Geall, who is studying for a master’s in magazine journalism, explains why bringing more solutions into reporting is just one thing she is passionate about
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Lauren Geall
4 years
Standing in solidarity with the vigil attendees at #ClaphamCommon tonight. I'm not in London right now but will be paying my respects to Sarah and all the women lost to violence as part of the virtual vigil later tonight #ReclaimTheseStreets
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Lauren Geall
5 years
Wrote this article for @StylistMagazine on the rise of six-week abortion bans across America - many women will not even realise they are pregnant until around this point. Please give it a read if you're interested!
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Lauren Geall
5 years
I have finally peaked!!!
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Kayleigh Dray
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When I set @laurenjanegeall the challenge of tasting and ranking the UK’s Christmas sandwiches, she took it incredibly seriously - which is exactly the right level of seriousness (don’t mess with festive sarnies, folks). This is her magnum opus, and everyone needs to read it:
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5 years
I got to have some fun focusing on some of the good stuff going on in the world today with this new series we're trialling on : - please please check it out and let me know what you think/how it could be improved!
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Lauren Geall
4 years
@ men, instead of getting involved in the discourse about what men 'need' to do and adding to the chaos of social media right now, please try stepping offline and having the conversations you're talking about with the people who need to hear them
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Lauren Geall
4 years
Besides the fact that @mescal_paul 's performance during those therapy scenes was so incredible and honest, seeing Connell leave the counselling session after he breaks down, and tell Marianne that he's still 'feeling flat' was SO important.
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Hello! I'm looking to speak to women who have taken their lockdown hobbies to the extreme for a piece. I'm talking people who have bought 20 plants or gone hardcore on the baking - please get in touch if you think this might be you! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Do you see your job simply as a way to make money/support your lifestyle, rather than something you enjoy and take pleasure in? If so, I'd love to talk to you for a piece on - RTs appreciated #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
4 years
If you are arranging or know of initiatives/events/support for people feeling lonely this Christmas, please share with me on here or at Lauren.geall @stylist .co.uk 💗
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3 years
Last week, Stylist's wonderful Strong Women team ( @MirandaLarbi and @GrayChlo_ ) launched a new series called #APictureOfHealth , which explores what health looks like for women today. I knew it was going to be amazing when I first heard about it, but the result is something else.
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5 years
Here at my first @StylistliveLUXE on the digital team and I am very excited 😍 #StylistLiveLUXE
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Lauren Geall
4 years
Hello! I'm looking for business owners/team leaders who have introduced new schemes/initiatives to promote connection/prevent loneliness among their employees while WFH for a piece - please drop me an email at lauren.geall @stylist .co.uk or DM if that's you! #JournoRequest
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7 years
So proud of the @Exeter_UNMASK rally on campus today - Exeter has clearly had a racism problem for a long time now and it’s time to stop pretending it doesn’t exist. It’s time to challenge and expose the racist attitudes which seem to have taken hold amongst the student body.
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Is anyone finding it difficult not to compare themselves to people on social media during lockdown? Feeling like they're not having enough fun or haven't picked up a new hobby? If this is you, I'd love to talk to you for a piece I'm working on - my DMs are open! #journorequest
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I have the best friends and I’m so grateful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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A year ago @laurenjanegeall and I attended Stylist Live as lil journo student babies... This time round, Lauren is covering events at @StylistliveLUXE because she works for @StylistMagazine ... my gal is smashing it 🙌🏻✨ #StylistLiveLUXE
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just... doing.... some... research...
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Hello! I'm looking for women aged 20-50 to take part in Stylist's Sleep Diaries series, which involves a sleep expert ( @DrNerina ) analysing the routines of our readers. All you need to do to be involved is fill in the form below - if you are chosen... (1/2)
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Lauren Geall
5 years
A lot of people will feel (rightly) upset by today’s result, but I just want to remind everyone that a record number of women MPs have been elected to parliament - and that’s a small but very important victory 🙌🏻
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Lauren Geall
2 years
For a little #IWD joy I'm looking for women aged 20-50 to share a couple of lines about the woman who inspires them the most. Can be a celebrity, family member, friend or any one else who has inspired you - please send to lauren.geall @stylist .co.uk with your name and age!
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PRs! I'm looking to speak to female athletes heading to Paris 2024 for Stylist - don't need to be from Team GB, just need to be up for chatting about their training/life/mental resilience! The interviews will feature in a series alongside other incredible athletes #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
1 year
The responses to this tweet have at least restored some of my faith in humanity - how can you possibly question Jill Scott's place at this table?!
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No disrespect to Jill Scott but how’s she managed to get a seat at this table 😭
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Hello! I'm looking to speak to people who feel talking to online friends during their teenage/young adult years has helped them to cope with mental health difficulties/made them more open about how they're feeling for a feature I'm working on. (1/4) #journorequest
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5 years
I spoke to one of my favourite people @Alicelevine all about her incredible career, the weirdly feminist side of My Dad Wrote A Porno and being "Lizzo happy" 💃
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Re: all the talk about JK Rowling yesterday, I just want to make my viewpoint crystal clear: if your feminism isn't trans-inclusive, then it's not feminism. If you're transphobic or spend your time policing the term 'woman', please unfollow me!
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Lauren Geall
5 years
There is nothing more frustrating (and chaotic) than trying to shop Zara's website. Why is everything all over the place??!?! What's with all the different sized pictures????!?
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HOW am I getting a puppy in four days I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life I’ve found my real calling
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Lauren Geall
2 years
Really appreciated the chance to work on this commission with @micha_frazer , who so brilliantly lays out the reality of racial inequality in the UK mental health system today. Please check it out when you have the time and pre-order her book!
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4 years
I'm writing an article about online plant shops that are still delivering and I'd love to include some independent retailers. If you know of any, please tag them below! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
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Just a reminder that I'm looking for female Olympians to take part in our series Going For Gold - non-Team GB athletes also welcome! #journorequest
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3 years
*a very non subtle way of saying I got a ✨promotion✨ today (yay)
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3 years
The most incredible piece of content I've seen all year
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Ducklings taking their first jump may be the cutest thing I've ever seen.
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I'm looking to chat to people who were superfans of a book/film/TV show/music act when they were a teenager for a piece on Stylist - if this is you please get in touch and I'll let you know more details! #journorequest (RTs appreciated)
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Lauren Geall
2 years
The respect Luca is showing Billy but not Gemma tells you everything you need to know #loveisland
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Lauren Geall
4 years
Why? Because therapy/counselling isn't a quick fix. Spilling your darkest thoughts to someone isn't always the 'weight off your shoulders' moment it's often portrayed to be. Sometimes, you leave therapy feeling more shit than when you went in.
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Lauren Geall
5 years
I spoke to the incredible @HelenPankhurst about why voting in this year’s general election is so crucial 🗳 Also, please #RegisterToVote if you haven’t already - it’s so important!!
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Have you ever been emotionally blackmailed at work (made to feel guilty for taking leave, told you need to 'take one for the team' and do more overtime) etc? If so, I'd love to speak to you for a piece - can remain anonymous! DMs are open 💗
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4 years
2021 has been shit so far BUT I've managed to workout consistently for over two weeks for the first time EVER (seriously, ever) so I'm pretty chuffed
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Lauren Geall
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I got given the chance to speak to the incredible @CandiceC_W (author of one of 2019's best novels, Queenie), about writing, representation and why we all have stories to tell - please give it a read if you're interested!
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Lauren Geall
8 years
@doddleoddle literally found you the other day through @velvetgh0st and I'm OBSESSED ❤️
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Lauren Geall
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Marlowe really nailing '2021 vibes' here
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Lauren Geall
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Hello! I'm looking for recommendations for fun/interesting saving ideas/challenges to help people looking to put money away for the summer! Please let me know if you've tried any/have come up with one yourself - it's for a Stylist round-up #journorequest
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5 years
I spoke to a psychologist about why we all miss the little things right now - and how panic buying/needless online shopping is a sign we're all trying to fill that void
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Stylist Magazine
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Why you miss takeaway coffee so much – and no, it's not just caffeine withdrawal
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Lauren Geall
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If you fancy giving fantasy football a go, you can join the Strong Women team in our very own league! Just make your team on and join our league using the code STRONGWOMEN - everyone is welcome 🙌
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Lauren Geall
3 years
It's been a tough week but I'm proud of this piece I wrote about being a highly sensitive person, and why it's time to stop seeing sensitivity as a bad thing - thanks to Eleanor and Kerry for sharing their experiences!
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Are you a night owl who struggles with the darker evenings in winter? If so, I'd love to speak to you about how you change your routine during the dark months for a piece in Stylist - jump in my DMs if that's you! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
5 years
I got to speak to Notting Hill Carnival’s #rampagegranny after she went viral for her amazing moves this weekend - please take a read, she’s incredible!
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Lauren Geall
6 years
Everyone stop what they’re doing I just felt a summery vibe for the first time this year!!!! Big news!
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Lauren Geall
6 years
Today I am going where no Geall has ever gone before - disco yoga
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Lauren Geall
4 years
Looking to speak to a female careers expert this morning for a quick comment on a working from home piece - let me know if this is you! #journorequest
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Lauren Geall
3 years
Had such a wonderful time chatting to @xanthibarker and @Arifa_Akbar about the process of turning grief into memoir at today's #StylistLiteraryFestival session. You can catch up on the session here if you're interested!
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