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:
Fashion
Why it’s about time fashion normalised the mid-size woman
Emma Lennon | June 8, 2022
The time for pretending there is only a handful of ways for women to be beautiful and fashionable is well and truly over.
Relationships
Why we need to change the narrative around female singlehood
Emma Lennon | May 23, 2022
When coupledom is the default, single women become devalued and invalidated. It's time to change the narrative around female singlehood.
Life
The difference between pay inequality and pay equity (and why you should care)
Emma Lennon | May 16, 2022
Pay inequality and pay equity: these similar terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are actually two different concepts.
Mind and Soul
Yes, you can teach yourself to be happier. Here’s how
Emma Lennon | April 6, 2022
New research findings and advice from a psychologist suggests that it is possible to train yourself to be happier.
Money
Ethical investing: How a small change could help save the planet
Emma Lennon | March 23, 2022
Here’s how you can start contributing to a cleaner, greener world (without going vegan or ditching your car).
International Women's Day
Meet the women breaking the gender divide in the beer industry
Emma Lennon | March 8, 2022
Long has the beer brewing industry been dominated by men, but the women behind Two Birds Brewing are defying the gender divide.
International Women's Day
The gender gap in medical diagnosis
Emma Lennon | March 6, 2022
Gender bias continues to be a barrier to equal opportunity and wellbeing for women in medical settings. Here’s how.
International Women's Day
What is gender bias and how does it impact women?
Emma Lennon | March 4, 2022
Gender bias is pervasive and appears to remain persistent even among progressive countries. Here’s how it impacts women.
Life
Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’
Emma Lennon | February 14, 2022
Being ‘nice’ leaves too little room for authentic opinions, behaviours and emotions, so I’m ditching the social construct, writes Emma Lennon.