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Emma Lennon

Emma Lennon

Emma Lennon is a passionate writer, editor and community development professional. With over ten years’ experience in the disability, health and advocacy sectors, Emma is dedicated to creating work that highlights important social issues.

Articles by Emma:

What is gender bias and how does it impact women?

What is gender bias and how does it impact women?

Gender bias is pervasive and appears to remain persistent even among progressive countries. Here’s how it impacts women.

Emma Lennon: Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’

Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’

Being ‘nice’ leaves too little room for authentic opinions, behaviours and emotions, so I’m ditching the social construct, writes Emma Lennon.

The Good Edit podcast challenges limiting narratives of Jewish women

The Good Edit podcast challenges limiting narratives of Jewish women

Rebecca Davis launched the podcast The Good Edit to lift the voices of Jewish women and counter entrenched gender bias.

Great resignation or great reshuffle?

Great resignation or great reshuffle?

Predictions of mass resignations from jobs during the pandemic is a hot topic, but is it more about reassessing what we want from our lives?

How to navigate awkward family conversations this Christmas

How to navigate awkward family conversations this Christmas

Many people are anticipating the uncomfortable interactions with extended family during the holidays. Here’s how you can manage awkward conversations.

Whose career should be prioritised in a relationship?

Whose career should be prioritised in a relationship?

For today's modern couples, deciding whose career takes top priority within the relationship is becoming more nuanced and complex.

How my commitment to fitness almost destroyed my health

How my commitment to fitness almost destroyed my health

Despite my knowledge of the dangers of restrictive diets, the allure of the ‘fit girl’ aesthetic led me down a path that could have cost me my life.

Why women need to stop saving money and start investing

Why women need to stop saving money – and start investing

Research shows that women are considered investors who take a long-term approach, often earning greater returns than male investors.

What is high-functioning depression, and do you have it?

What is high-functioning depression, and do you have it?

It’s a mental illness that often flies under the radar because high-functioning depression can involve someone suffering invisibly.