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"“Catch Up Culture” Is Ruining Your Friendships"

via Bustle on March 12, 2026

"Life coach issues honest verdict on Brooklyn Beckham after he cuts ties with parents"

via The Mirror on January 21, 2026

"How Nicola Peltz played pivotal role in Brooklyn Beckham splitting from ‘controlling’ parents – but NOT how you’d think"

via The Sun on January 20, 2026

"I left my toxic mums’ group because I’d had enough of being judged"

via BBC on January 18, 2026

"Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? The TV love triangle that sparked a fan frenzy"

via BBC on September 13, 2025

"Gen Z workers plagued by micro stress – from aggressive emails to dodgy WiFi"

via The Mirror on September 12, 2025

"Why don’t we treat friendship break-ups as seriously as romantic ones?"

via Cosmopolitan on June 11, 2025

"Has Your Friendship Reached Its Expiry Date?"

via PopSugar on June 6, 2025

"Drifting away from your friends? Here are 10 questions to bring you closer"

via The Guardian on May 26, 2025

"A Dress For Every Body: 50 Women Model The Perfect Summer Dress"

via Stylist on May 14, 2025

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How to be a better public speaker xx #canneslion

How to be a better public speaker xx

#canneslions #canneslions2026 #cannelionscreators

“The common denominator is you” narrative is tired

“The common denominator is you” narrative is tired. As I say in Bad Friend: There are so many reasons why someone would struggle with friends, from the fact that they had a turbulent childhood to the fact that they have gone through a spell of bad mental health. I find it peculiar that this is the conclusion we jump to within friendship when we are much more understanding in our romantic lives. We all have a friend who has a messy love life, and where we acknowledge the broader context. We understand that if their parents had a messy divorce, it might impact their ability to find love, and we love them anyway. We might even love all their wild dating stories! Yet we never question if our parents had unhealthy friendships,
which might impact our own platonic relationships.

Leaving time in your diary for things to surprise

Leaving time in your diary for things to surprise you is one of the best things I’ve started doing. I only say yes when it’s a hell yes and the rest is free for spontaneity!

The reason why we use the plane analogy is because

The reason why we use the plane analogy is because when you get on the plane knowing the destination, you don’t focus on the how. In fact, if you look at the map on a flight, you might even panic that you aren’t going the right way especially because most flight paths aren’t a straight line and yet you still have confidence you’ll make it to the destination!

Thank you @cannes_lions and @tiktok_uk for an incredible week!

Who knew that adulthood was rebranding a night out

Who knew that adulthood was rebranding a night out as networking?! Brilliant networking took place at @cannes_lions especially in @tiktok_uk tent with people I already knew 👀

I still can’t quite believe the week I’ve just had

I still can’t quite believe the week I’ve just had with @tiktok_uk at @cannes_lions . And, if I’m honest, I needed it more than I can put into words.

The last few months have been about slowly rebuilding my strength. Then, two weeks before this trip, my health took a turn. I spent all of last week going from one doctor’s appointment to the next, hoping I’d be well enough to go.

I got told by my neurosurgeon it’s my brain adjusting and I just need to keep pushing it because that’s how my brain will adapt to the lifestyle I’m used to so I packed the strong painkillers I’d finally been told I was allowed to take after three months without them and yet…I never ended up needing them.

I paced myself. I took a nap on day 2, skipped a late night on day 3 and gave myself permission not to do everything but tbh I think it’s a testament to the energy of the people I was with that I survived one of the most full-on weeks I’ve had in years (even before the surgeries!)

This week reignited the inspiration, drive and ambition about my career that I worried was long gone. With my focus on my health, I’d accepted my career would wane but listening to the talks, having conversations with the most creative of people and noticing the vulnerability of people putting themselves out there really reminded me of what I love in this world

To @tiktok_uk and @orderandchaos___ , two companies that have supported me the most during this period in my life. They knew my health was declining when I was asked on the Traitors trip and where other people would shy away from the risk, they encouraged me to still say yes. They took the risk again at the BAFTAs and now for Cannes, you’ve never made me feel like my health made me less worthy of opportunity. And when I had to pull out of a talk in December because of surgery, I was met with so much understanding and kindness that made all the difference!

@beatricemustocea @madolyngrove @josh___fletcher you are all cemented in memories that are going to last a lifetime and grateful doesn’t even cut it for all the work that went into a seriously unforgettable week and that’s not even mentioning the legends who I got to spend a whole week with ❤️

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