Home: London. Age: 30. Profession: Journalist and author. Organization: Business Insider. Title: Correspondent. Significant other: My husband, Lewis. Languages spoken: English, with some Hebrew and French.
Current project: Trauma Bonds: How Generational Trauma Shapes, Divides and Connects Us. Latest contribution to others: Mentoring two exceptional journalists as a senior fellow with the John Schofield Trust and through The Media Society’s mentoring scheme. Hobbies: Walking, reading, painting, travel and going to the theatre. Recent travel or adventure: Fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting Japan and South Korea. Last book read: The Pachinko Parlour, by Elisa Shua Dusapin.
What is your greatest joy? My nieces and nephews. What is your guilty pleasure? Reality TV. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Doctors and nurses. What is at the top of your bucket list? Visiting Bhutan. I’ve wanted to go ever since learning about its Gross National Happiness index at school. How do you relieve stress? Going for a walk, sipping herbal tea or taking a bath. What is your go-to workout? Weights, followed by 30 minutes on the elliptical or StairMaster.
What was your favorite college course? American politics. It’s been a lifelong fascination. What book have you repeatedly read? Most of Evelyn Waugh’s books—several times over. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Mean Girls. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandparents. What is your favorite app? TikTok. I spend far too much time on it, but I love it.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Helping young journalists find their way into an increasingly difficult profession through mentoring and advice.
What change would you like to see in the world? More empathy. What message do you want to send out into the world? Treat people with kindness.
Who would you most like to spend an evening with? Dolly Parton. No question. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian, until I realized science wasn’t my strong suit. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My wedding photo album. What advice would you give your younger self? Trust the process. Not everything will go to plan, but if you work hard and treat people with kindness, good things will come.
Personal motto: Everything happens for a reason. Favorite quote: “Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm” (attribution uncertain).
