Reclaiming women’s voices

Minnie Driver as Sarah in The Faithful: Women of the Bible, with Jeffrey Donovan as Abraham.
From The Faithful: Women of the Bible by Fox TV

“On 12 April, the annual Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, gathered stars of stage (and screen) to celebrate standout contributions to theatre over the past year. Presenting the award for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ was Minnie Driver.

It felt poignant: she currently stars in The Faithful: Women of the Bible, a six-episode Fox mini-series which reimagines well-known biblical stories from a female perspective, and makes women the central characters.” Read more at Woman Alive…

The healing power of the arts

A woman painting a picture as a way to find healing through the arts and creativity.

“A new book, Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, explains why engagement in the arts can actually improve health outcomes as well as contribute to our overall wellbeing. Dr Fancourt is Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at University College London, and has built up a body of evidence from scientific studies over several decades to show that creativity and the arts do our bodies and minds serious good.” Read more at Woman Alive magazine…

Faith, truth and romanticising Wuthering Heights

"Wuthering Heights" with Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie

The case for re-reading Emily Brontë’s book

"Wuthering Heights" with Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie

“Wuthering Heights”, Emerald Fennell’s new film based on the classic tale by Emily Brontë, paints a starkly different story from the original book. While the title’s quotation marks are absolutely necessary, perhaps don’t take one reviewer’s advice urging cinema-goers not to bother reading the book at all. If anything the film makes a strong case for revisiting it.” Read more at Woman Alive magazine

I had a baby at 49!

How mum-of-three Katie Barringer’s family grew in unexpected ways

A baby looks up at the camera with a smile - for an article by Alex Noel, writer and digital marketer.

“Katie Barringer met husband Tim while they were both living in Hong Kong. They married back in the UK in 2016, when Katie was 39. A natural optimist, Katie gave little thought to any challenges there might be in starting a family around the age of 40. Their first child, Sam, arrived the following year in 2017, and they soon started trying for a second baby. Katie had no reason to suppose there would be any problems.” Read more at Woman Alive magazine

Where Do I Belong?

Brené Brown has some answers

“Interviewed recently on Steven Bartlett’s podcast The Diary of a CEO, Brené Brown (his most requested guest ever) reflected that, of all her books, Braving the Wilderness was “the only prophetic book that I think I’ve ever written”…” Read more at Woman Alive magazine.

Brené Brown speaking on stage - for an article on Belonging by Alex Noel, writer and digital marketer.

The eternal light of LUX

Rosalìa’s new album, LUX, is one to inspire devotion

Rosalìa's album cover for LUX, featuring her in a while top and nun's habit - for an article by Alex Noel, writer and digital marketer.

“If there was ever an album to inspire devotion, it would be LUX by Rosalía. Since its release on November 7th, it has been received to rapturous applause. And not for the reasons you might expect. LUX (which means ‘light’ in Latin) doesn’t tick a set of boxes guaranteed to win over audiences or aim to please an algorithm…” Read more at Woman Alive magazine.

Embarrassed to have a boyfriend?

Boyfriends just aren’t cool anymore, says British Vogue

“In a recent viral article for British Vogue; writer Chanté Joseph asked the question; Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend now? The article has provoked a huge response, both positive and negative, and is basically a meme now. As it continues to spark discussion and debate, it’s fair to say that we are standing in the midst of a cultural moment…” Read more at Woman Alive Magazine

A woman carries a copy of British Vogue on the way to see her boyfriend - for an article by Alex Noel, writer and digital marketer.

Betrayal and Redemption

Alan Carr’s Shocking Victory in the Celebrity Traitors 2025

The cast of the Celebrity Traitors 2025 sit around a table in a Scottish Highland castle - for an article by Alex Noel, writer and digital marketer.

“Alan Carr is the winner of The Celebrity Traitors 2025! As it became clear who had won, it was all smiles and relief. Until he revealed the shocking truth to those gathered, he was in fact a traitor!” Read more at Woman Alive Magazine

A Seat At the ‘Tavola’

‘Nobody wants to organise a funeral’ – interview with Ali Gillum

A table in a traditional dining room, set with plates and cutlery with flowers in vases - for an article by Alex Noel, writer and digital marketer.

Tavola is the Italian word for table. It is around this – with all that it represents – that Ali Gillum has built her business, Tavola Events. Through it she ‘sets a table’ for clients who want to celebrate the joyous moments and milestones of life, and now increasingly for those going through the heartache of death.” Read more at Woman Alive Magazine