FEB 17th, 2026
There exists an (un)holy trinity; capitalism, aggressive marketing on social media, and over-consumption, which leads to an acceleration in the effects of climate change. An internal battle many people face is exposure to these mixed messages – a manipulation to buy more – contradicting to a feed of news stories documenting our planets unravelling due to global warming. Artist EVE ALLEN talks about the impact this cognitive dissonance is having on us, and how she manages to sit with, working in this industry, knowing that there isn’t a straightforward solution.
WORDS, RACHEL BYRNE
Feb 17th, 2026
There exists an (un)holy trinity; capitalism, aggressive marketing on social media, and over-consumption, which leads to an acceleration in the effects of climate change. An internal battle many people face is exposure to these mixed messages – a manipulation to buy more – contradicting to a feed of news stories documenting our planets unravelling due to global warming. Artist EVE ALLEN talks about the impact this cognitive dissonance is having on us, and how she manages to sit with, working in this industry, knowing that there isn’t a straightforward solution.
WORDS, RACHEL BYRNE
Holland-based MARIEKE MCKENNA has worked in the music industry since she was just seventeen. She founded her record label MINK RECORDS at twenty-one and later, MINK PUBLISHING; a music publishing company. As well as running Mink, she teaches at The Conservatoire of Amsterdam and The Abbey Road Institute in Amsterdam – her phalanx of experience aggregated from the running of
Thoughts for a new year. A reminder of our natural creative advantage and why it is wise to nurture and make use of this valuable gift in both life and business. Words, Rachel Byrne
Meet Scott, a copywriter with an obsession with words and how we use them. He explains copyrighting, its influence in our every day lives, as well as showing us how we can use its principles to our advantage… and why sometimes, the fancy word just isn’t the best one to use.
Journalist and political columnist at the Financial Times, Janan Ganesh answers some quick-fire questions on what he enjoys most about his job and the challenges he faces, as well as sharing the advice that helped him early on in his career.
Founder of sustainable events consultancy, The Positive Event, I speak to Ying Ying Li two years after our first interview. She touches on why the pandemic inspired her to start her own business, and encourages us to be more aware of our environmental impact as hosts and attendees of events.
Founder of Phonesmart Ltd, a Glasgow-based tech recycling company, answers some quick fire questions on the challenges he navigates when running his company. He also gives his candid advice for anyone looking to step into the world of business.
We were commissioned by Able2 – BT’s Disability People Network – to take a series of environmental images that better reflect employees of all abilities utilising the space of their new headquarters based in London – One Braham. I reflect on the care and responsibility woven into the buildings design. Words, Rachel Byrne
In 2016, accountant Enoch Adeyemi founded what has now become Black Professionals Scotland – a platform that provides networking opportunities and professional support to black professionals, making it easier to break into and advance in their careers. In 2020, courtesy of the Black Lives Matter movement, George Floyd’s killing and COVID, his organisation grew exponentially. Adeyemi talks adapting to his
In the crowded working world, we often spend time with people, and in environments that we wouldn’t normally choose to. The musing of a quote that’s over a century old could pose a remedy to this challenge; as it looks at the importance of becoming more influential in our own lives. Words, Rachel Byrne.
In an interview that felt like a guided meditation, actor and yoga teacher HARRIET MACMASTERS-GREEN explains how to use mindfulness to tackle our brains – often overwhelming abundance of thoughts. As well as explaining the importance of accepting our dark side, and the advice she’d give to her sixteen-year-old self.