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:

Yes, you can teach yourself to be happier. Here’s how

Yes, you can teach yourself to be happier. Here’s how

New research findings and advice from a psychologist suggests that it is possible to train yourself to be happier.

Ethical investing How a small change could help save the planet

Ethical investing: How a small change could help save the planet

Here’s how you can start contributing to a cleaner, greener world (without going vegan or ditching your car).

Two Birds Brewing

Meet the women breaking the gender divide in the beer industry

Long has the beer brewing industry been dominated by men, but the women behind Two Birds Brewing are defying the gender divide.

The gender gap in medical diagnosis

The gender gap in medical diagnosis

Gender bias continues to be a barrier to equal opportunity and wellbeing for women in medical settings. Here’s how.

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.