I'm a journalist
I write for the Sunday Times (of London). For six years, I was feature writer and associate editor on the Financial Times magazine.
I have written for many English language newspapers and magazines, including:
Read more about me as a journalist or find out about some other things I do.
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A don for the plebs
“If you ask kids to shut their eyes and imagine they are Romans,” says Mary Beard, “you can bet that 90% of them will think they are the emperor or empress.” (When Beard says kids, she means undergrad…
I'm a writer
How to Change The World
Every day we notice aspects of the world around us that just seem wrong. My new book, How To Change The World, published in the UK in May 2012, and afterwards in several other countries, will help to identify what matters most to you (not me), and ways to overcome the obstacles that might hold you back.
Sew Your Own
My previous book, Sew Your Own, was variously described (by other people) as wonderful, amazing, funny, warm, inspiring, moving and utterly brilliant.
I'm a speaker
Talks, Workshops, Consultancy
I have worked with major global companies, including Nokia, Channel 4, American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Selfridges and Fitch – as well as professional associations and health service trusts.
“You are just so great in front of a live audience!” – Lucy Siegle, One Show presenter
I also do events for members of the public in libraries, among faith groups, and at schools. (In fact, that’s me on the soapbox.)