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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:

A case for being child-free: What if motherhood isn't transformative?

A case for being child-free: What if motherhood isn’t transformative?

We're frequently told that motherhood will transform a woman's life, often for the better. But what if it doesn't?

Travel guide to Zion National Park, Utah, USA

Travel guide to Zion National Park, USA

Plan your trip to Zion National Park in Utah with this travel guide, complete with details about things to do, where to stay, where to eat and more.

Modern Bread and Bagel, New York City

How I navigated travelling in the US with food intolerances

Here's how I balanced a gluten intolerance and maintaining a vegan diet while travelling through the US, plus some tips on where to eat.

Many women don't get a pay rise because they don't ask for one. Here's how to change that

Many women don’t get a pay rise because they don’t ask for one. Here’s how to change that

More than half of women have never received a pay rise because they've never asked for one, a study shows. Here's how to negotiate a higher salary.

4 obvious signs you've outgrown your job and what to do about it

4 obvious signs you’ve outgrown your job – and what to do about it

While it’s normal to feel bored in your job, if this feeling persists it could signal that you’ve outgrown your current role.

How to beat overwhelm if your to-do list is never-ending

How to beat overwhelm if your to-do list is never-ending

What changes can you make individually to calm your nervous system and reduce overwhelm? Here are seven tips.

5 ways gender inequality affects Australian women today

How gender inequality affects Australian women today

While enormous progress has been made for women’s rights in Australia, we are far from the finish line, writes Emma Lennon.

Meet Monique Farmer, founder of Women Want Adventure

Women in business: Meet Monique Farmer, founder of Women Want Adventure

More women are reaping the benefits of being in the wilderness, thanks to a business that encourages them to explore the outdoors.

Why don’t women talk about whether they might regret having children?

Why don’t women talk about whether they might regret having children?

Sentiments of parental regret are not as rare as you might imagine, so why is nobody talking about it?