Inspirational Women
Mary Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap, says women are undervalued and overlooked. But when women, especially older women, do get to lead everyone’s lives improve
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‘Laugh and the world laughs with you’ says our columnist Kathy Lette
Laughter really is the best medicine – it's a cliché worth remembering at all times
By Kathy Lette Published
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'I'm so proud to have a Christmas Day baby'
Gilly tells us how that Christmas 34 years ago changed her life – and how they mark their December 25th-born daughter's birthday
By Kim Willis Published
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'I decided to take a chance – and fell in love at Christmas'
Alison Wainwright was fed up of lonely Christmases after her divorce. She tells us how a spontaneous trip led her true love
By Kim Willis Published
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‘Female friends are human Wonderbras’ our columnist Kathy Lette reminds us
So keep them close to your chest
By Kathy Lette Published
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'We started a new off-grid life at winter solstice 9 years ago today'
Charis Watkinson tells us about starting a new life on the shortest day of the year, and family Christmas celebrations in a horse box
By Kim Willis Published
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With Amanda Holden and Alan Carr’s hit DIY show back on TV soon, we spoke to real women doing it for themselves
As first glimpses of Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job are released, we spoke to the women getting stuck into renovation tasks in their own homes
By Kate Puttick Published
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'I cook Michelin-star food on Christmas Day – here's what I've learned about creating exceptional dinners'
Hélène Darroze, chef patron at The Connaught in London, shares her top advice for creating stand-out dinners, from prep to service
By Georgia Green Published
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I've been a professional Christmas party planner for 40 years – here's how I create a night to remember
Liz Taylor shares her favourite memories and advice with us
By Georgia Green Published
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13 ways to spread cheer and do good this Christmas – and 6 of them don't cost a penny
From volunteering your time to shopping with purpose, there are many ways to help others this year
By Rachel Ogden Published
