Lauren Crosby Medlicott
@laurenmedlicott.bsky.social
Freelance Journalist
I'm looking to speak to a single parent in the UK adversely impacted by unfair financial systems that favour coupled parents. If you would be up for sharing your story of what's happened and the impact and being pictured and named, could you email me at laurenwc88@gmail.com? #journorequest
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I'm looking to speak to a single parent in the UK adversely impacted by unfair financial systems that favour coupled parents. If you would be up for sharing your story of what's happened and the impact and being pictured and named, could you email me at laurenwc88@gmail.com? #journorequest
I'm looking to speak to a parent who is 'flexischooling' their young child for an article in a broadsheet. Please do get in touch if you or someone you know would be up for it (need to be pictured and named too). E: Laurenwc88@gmail.com! #journorequest
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I'm looking to speak to a parent who is 'flexischooling' their young child for an article in a broadsheet. Please do get in touch if you or someone you know would be up for it (need to be pictured and named too). E: Laurenwc88@gmail.com! #journorequest
It's not often I get the chance to write a personal essay of my own, but loved writing this one for @businessinsider.com r, on our family's relationship with our elderly neighbours.
www.businessinsider.com/how-our-elde...
www.businessinsider.com/how-our-elde...
Our neighbors didn't have family, so they became like grandparents to my kids. I still regret that I couldn't help them more than I did.
Our neighbors didn't have any family and took in my kids as their grandkids. I struggled with guilt because I couldn't do more for them.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's not often I get the chance to write a personal essay of my own, but loved writing this one for @businessinsider.com r, on our family's relationship with our elderly neighbours.
www.businessinsider.com/how-our-elde...
www.businessinsider.com/how-our-elde...
On a story hunt-take 2. I'm after:
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
On a story hunt-take 2. I'm after:
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
On a story hunt. Here is what I'm after:
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On a story hunt. Here is what I'm after:
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
If you managed to nab one of these #starbucks cups today, or know someone who did, and would be happy to share with me for Business Insider, please message!
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you managed to nab one of these #starbucks cups today, or know someone who did, and would be happy to share with me for Business Insider, please message!
Looking to speak to a feminism expert that can tell me about what Norway has been and is doing right for women. #journoreqest Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Looking to speak to a feminism expert that can tell me about what Norway has been and is doing right for women. #journoreqest Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com
Looking to speak to a train/transport expert about what the UK can learn from Amtrack's police force in America. Please email Laurenwc88@gmail.com with contact suggestions! #journorequest
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Looking to speak to a train/transport expert about what the UK can learn from Amtrack's police force in America. Please email Laurenwc88@gmail.com with contact suggestions! #journorequest
I am looking to speak to women in #Norway about why they love being a woman in Norway (and maybe what they don't love too!) for a British newspaper. Please email me at Laurenwc88@gmail.com to talk! #journorequest
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I am looking to speak to women in #Norway about why they love being a woman in Norway (and maybe what they don't love too!) for a British newspaper. Please email me at Laurenwc88@gmail.com to talk! #journorequest
A survey of 172 sex workers found that 76% of sex workers started in the industry due to financial need, with 77% identifying as disabled or living with a long-term health condition. Here is what two women told me of their experiences.
@decrimnow.bsky.social
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@decrimnow.bsky.social
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Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid rising living costs
The rising cost of living, cuts to benefits and welfare and poorly paid jobs have left some women and disabled people turning to sex work.
www.bigissue.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A survey of 172 sex workers found that 76% of sex workers started in the industry due to financial need, with 77% identifying as disabled or living with a long-term health condition. Here is what two women told me of their experiences.
@decrimnow.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
@decrimnow.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Katie gathered every ounce of courage she had and reported her ex-partner's abuse to the police. She expected safety and justice, but he wasn't convicted and sentenced for another six years.
@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
metro.co.uk/2025/11/01/c...
@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
metro.co.uk/2025/11/01/c...
Court backlog scandal: ‘I waited six years to see my violent ex sent do
Katie is still traumatised from the years spent trying to bring her ex-partner to justice.
metro.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Katie gathered every ounce of courage she had and reported her ex-partner's abuse to the police. She expected safety and justice, but he wasn't convicted and sentenced for another six years.
@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
metro.co.uk/2025/11/01/c...
@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
metro.co.uk/2025/11/01/c...
Sarah has felt like a ticking time-bomb for most of her life, after being diagnosed with Huntington's Disease. But with a new treatment found, she feels a growing sense of hope that she might be able to live much longer than expected.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/02/k...
metro.co.uk/2025/11/02/k...
'I’ve known how I’m going to die for 18 years - I feel like a ticking timebomb'
41-yearold Sarah Power says nothing could have prepared her for the news.
metro.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Sarah has felt like a ticking time-bomb for most of her life, after being diagnosed with Huntington's Disease. But with a new treatment found, she feels a growing sense of hope that she might be able to live much longer than expected.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/02/k...
metro.co.uk/2025/11/02/k...
Single mums are being failed by the parental leave system. I spoke with two mums about their experiences, and heard from Single Parent Rights regarding their brand new report, which outlines what the government should do to make parental leave fair.
www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Single mums are being failed by the parental leave system. I spoke with two mums about their experiences, and heard from Single Parent Rights regarding their brand new report, which outlines what the government should do to make parental leave fair.
www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
50 years ago, the women of #Iceland went on strike. They didn't work, didn't clean, didn't do childcare, and much headway was made towards gender equality. But there is more to be done, argues the women I spoke to for
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
Why women in Iceland are so much happier than in Britain
Iceland is light years ahead of Britain for gender equality, according to Icelandic women - but they warn that it's no paradise
inews.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
50 years ago, the women of #Iceland went on strike. They didn't work, didn't clean, didn't do childcare, and much headway was made towards gender equality. But there is more to be done, argues the women I spoke to for
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
Are you a young person, not living in the family home, that has saved a lot of money because you've sacrificed (holidays, meals out, clothing, sociel things)? I'm writing about revenge saving and would love to talk to you if so!
Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Are you a young person, not living in the family home, that has saved a lot of money because you've sacrificed (holidays, meals out, clothing, sociel things)? I'm writing about revenge saving and would love to talk to you if so!
Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
Ever thought about how our parents often talk about the importance of loyalty to a particular employer? Or is it just me? I spoke with a woman who regrets loyalty to one company - says it held her back, and didn't pay off.
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
“I spent a decade at one workplace out of ‘loyalty’ – don’t make the same mistake I did”
Is staying loyal to one company really the safest way to build a successful career?
www.stylist.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Ever thought about how our parents often talk about the importance of loyalty to a particular employer? Or is it just me? I spoke with a woman who regrets loyalty to one company - says it held her back, and didn't pay off.
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
Get ready to read the happiest, loveliest of stories, on finding love after 70.
Me for @businessinsider.com
www.businessinsider.com/met-my-husba...
Me for @businessinsider.com
www.businessinsider.com/met-my-husba...
I got married for the first time at 76 after finding my true love. It's never too late.
Janet Fontane decided to look for love after retiring. She met Cliff through a dating site and they married at 76 and 81 respectively.
www.businessinsider.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Get ready to read the happiest, loveliest of stories, on finding love after 70.
Me for @businessinsider.com
www.businessinsider.com/met-my-husba...
Me for @businessinsider.com
www.businessinsider.com/met-my-husba...
Nearly 1 in 5 families in the UK are impacted by family estrangement. It can be painful, triggering, and fraught with much history.
I spoke with one woman who has been estranged from her brother after falling out over the care of their elderly mum, for @theipaper.com.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
I spoke with one woman who has been estranged from her brother after falling out over the care of their elderly mum, for @theipaper.com.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
My brother was my best friend - until mum needed care. Now we don't speak
One in five families in the UK are affected by familial estrangement, and tensions between siblings are common
inews.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Nearly 1 in 5 families in the UK are impacted by family estrangement. It can be painful, triggering, and fraught with much history.
I spoke with one woman who has been estranged from her brother after falling out over the care of their elderly mum, for @theipaper.com.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
I spoke with one woman who has been estranged from her brother after falling out over the care of their elderly mum, for @theipaper.com.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
If you're reading this, and know of a job going that requires a self-starter, a people person, drive, compassion, and management, writing, and leadership skills, I would LOVE you to let me know about it.
Here is what I've done so far, and what I'd like to do. A thread.
Here is what I've done so far, and what I'd like to do. A thread.
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
If you're reading this, and know of a job going that requires a self-starter, a people person, drive, compassion, and management, writing, and leadership skills, I would LOVE you to let me know about it.
Here is what I've done so far, and what I'd like to do. A thread.
Here is what I've done so far, and what I'd like to do. A thread.
Laura Kerr moved back with her parents at 42 after quitting her job and selling her house, sleeping in her parents' kitchen for months.
Love how she let go of everything (including a successful career and house) for her health and family.
www.businessinsider.com/walked-away-...
Love how she let go of everything (including a successful career and house) for her health and family.
www.businessinsider.com/walked-away-...
I quit my job and moved back in with my parents. I sleep in a blow-up bed in the kitchen so my teen can have a room of her own.
Laura Kerr moved back with her parents at 42 after quitting her job and selling her house. Her teen has her own room but Kerr has to sleep in the kitchen.
www.businessinsider.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Laura Kerr moved back with her parents at 42 after quitting her job and selling her house, sleeping in her parents' kitchen for months.
Love how she let go of everything (including a successful career and house) for her health and family.
www.businessinsider.com/walked-away-...
Love how she let go of everything (including a successful career and house) for her health and family.
www.businessinsider.com/walked-away-...
I'm on the lookout for (for a broadsheet):
-Really strong, true-life stories that haven't been told elsewhere. I'm NOT looking for stories about how you did an amazing work thing (although I'm sure you did!).
-True crimey type stories
Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
-Really strong, true-life stories that haven't been told elsewhere. I'm NOT looking for stories about how you did an amazing work thing (although I'm sure you did!).
-True crimey type stories
Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I'm on the lookout for (for a broadsheet):
-Really strong, true-life stories that haven't been told elsewhere. I'm NOT looking for stories about how you did an amazing work thing (although I'm sure you did!).
-True crimey type stories
Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
-Really strong, true-life stories that haven't been told elsewhere. I'm NOT looking for stories about how you did an amazing work thing (although I'm sure you did!).
-True crimey type stories
Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
I'm looking for stories of what people have learned from their older relatives about longevity, and sweet stories about people's
relationships with older folks. Give me a shout if you'd like to talk to me about this for Business Insider! Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com
#journorequest
relationships with older folks. Give me a shout if you'd like to talk to me about this for Business Insider! Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com
#journorequest
October 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'm looking for stories of what people have learned from their older relatives about longevity, and sweet stories about people's
relationships with older folks. Give me a shout if you'd like to talk to me about this for Business Insider! Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com
#journorequest
relationships with older folks. Give me a shout if you'd like to talk to me about this for Business Insider! Email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com
#journorequest
Are you someone in your 90s-100s? I would love to talk to you about what they do to stay active/healthy. Please do share with loved ones who might be up for chatting!!! My email is Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
October 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Are you someone in your 90s-100s? I would love to talk to you about what they do to stay active/healthy. Please do share with loved ones who might be up for chatting!!! My email is Laurenwc88@gmail.com #journorequest
I'm writing a practical, detailed explainer about how to spot fake puppy ads and puppy scammers online. If you are an expert with lots of knowledge on this, please could you email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com. Thanks! #journorequest
October 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I'm writing a practical, detailed explainer about how to spot fake puppy ads and puppy scammers online. If you are an expert with lots of knowledge on this, please could you email: Laurenwc88@gmail.com. Thanks! #journorequest
Looking to speak to an expert about the benefits of a silent retreat (no exercise, talking, phones, etc). Please email Laurenwc88@gmail.com. #journorequest
October 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Looking to speak to an expert about the benefits of a silent retreat (no exercise, talking, phones, etc). Please email Laurenwc88@gmail.com. #journorequest