Susan Akyeampong
@susanaky.bsky.social
saved by His grace ✨
book lover.
culture writer 🖋️ words in Refinery29, Stylist, Grazia, Little White Lies +++
susanbooksetc.substack.com
book lover.
culture writer 🖋️ words in Refinery29, Stylist, Grazia, Little White Lies +++
susanbooksetc.substack.com
It’s been so sad to see Refinery29 UK close, but so nice to see what it meant to writers like me and to give editors like L’Oréal their flowers for creating space for our stories. More thoughts on Substack: susanbooksetc.substack.com/p/refinery29...
Refinery29 UK has closed down 💔
Great editors & fears on where media houses and culture writing is going ...
susanbooksetc.substack.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It’s been so sad to see Refinery29 UK close, but so nice to see what it meant to writers like me and to give editors like L’Oréal their flowers for creating space for our stories. More thoughts on Substack: susanbooksetc.substack.com/p/refinery29...
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Crying in the Commons: why are women’s workplace tears a source of shame?
Crying in the Commons: why are women’s workplace tears a source of shame?
Rachel Reeves’s distress may help destigmatise emotional response to stress or professional frustration
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Crying in the Commons: why are women’s workplace tears a source of shame?
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(Buying books again, and I don’t want to hear your concerns.)
July 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
(Buying books again, and I don’t want to hear your concerns.)
Writing about how at-home smear tests could help women of faith who feel anxious or conflicted about screening and may have delayed/avoided them. Would love to hear from women of all faiths, all stories will be handled with sensitivity and can be anon. DMs open❤️ #journorequest
July 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Writing about how at-home smear tests could help women of faith who feel anxious or conflicted about screening and may have delayed/avoided them. Would love to hear from women of all faiths, all stories will be handled with sensitivity and can be anon. DMs open❤️ #journorequest
Were you expecting to be your friend’s bridesmaid but weren’t asked? I’m writing a sensitive piece for PopSugar and would love to hear from you. DMs open 💌 #journorequest
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Were you expecting to be your friend’s bridesmaid but weren’t asked? I’m writing a sensitive piece for PopSugar and would love to hear from you. DMs open 💌 #journorequest
I'm working on a piece for The Rendition about Black love stories on stage, and I’m looking to speak with Black theatre actors - whether you've been in such plays, would like to be, or enjoy them! 💕 If this sounds like you, please message me #journorequest
April 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I'm working on a piece for The Rendition about Black love stories on stage, and I’m looking to speak with Black theatre actors - whether you've been in such plays, would like to be, or enjoy them! 💕 If this sounds like you, please message me #journorequest
Shared my first Substack video this weekend, sharing my favourite non-fiction reads of 2024 (yes, I know I’m late & Q1 of 2025 is almost over 🌚)
Mostly memoirs, about body image, death, one on rebuilding trust with others.
✨link in the bio✨
Mostly memoirs, about body image, death, one on rebuilding trust with others.
✨link in the bio✨
February 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Shared my first Substack video this weekend, sharing my favourite non-fiction reads of 2024 (yes, I know I’m late & Q1 of 2025 is almost over 🌚)
Mostly memoirs, about body image, death, one on rebuilding trust with others.
✨link in the bio✨
Mostly memoirs, about body image, death, one on rebuilding trust with others.
✨link in the bio✨
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There was a whole argument on X earlier this week about how there's not 'Pitchfork for cinema' like LWL wasn't called that by the head of Pitchfork at SXSW a decade ago. Yeah our marketing and distro sucks. We are literally 3 people lol. But we're here!
February 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
There was a whole argument on X earlier this week about how there's not 'Pitchfork for cinema' like LWL wasn't called that by the head of Pitchfork at SXSW a decade ago. Yeah our marketing and distro sucks. We are literally 3 people lol. But we're here!
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Never gets old ❤️
January 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Never gets old ❤️
Last book that made me feel this way was Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad, I love this feeling so much!
there is nothing like the thrill of reading something that makes you want to write immediately afterward
January 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Last book that made me feel this way was Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad, I love this feeling so much!
I don't enjoy writing book reviews 😅 so this thread is just to share what I'm reading in 2025, if you'd like some inspo. I'll share thoughts if I feel like it.
January 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I don't enjoy writing book reviews 😅 so this thread is just to share what I'm reading in 2025, if you'd like some inspo. I'll share thoughts if I feel like it.
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The internet has been waiting for this piece, on how Black women challenge conservative beauty trends, for too long. www.refinery29.com/en-us/conser... Nicely done, @susanaky.bsky.social
How Black Women Challenged Conservative Beauty Trends In 2024
The trad wife aesthetic offers a seemingly simple, idyllic lifestyle, a refuge from the chaos of modern life. But beneath the surface, the trend reinforces conservative beauty ideals that inadvertentl...
www.refinery29.com
December 20, 2024 at 8:19 PM
The internet has been waiting for this piece, on how Black women challenge conservative beauty trends, for too long. www.refinery29.com/en-us/conser... Nicely done, @susanaky.bsky.social
This is the most considered response you'll read to this story
Lily Phillips' 100-man Challenge: Who's To Blame?
My latest Substack explores the deeper issue: not just Lily’s choices, but the men in the queue driving the exploitation.
Available to read now ⬇️
My latest Substack explores the deeper issue: not just Lily’s choices, but the men in the queue driving the exploitation.
Available to read now ⬇️
Lily Phillips’ 100-Man Challenge: Who’s to Blame?
A new YouTube documentary capturing Lily’s attempt to sleep with 100 men in 24 hours spotlights her as the protagonist, but the real story lies with the men in the queue.
davidchallen.substack.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:40 PM
This is the most considered response you'll read to this story
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Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
December 4, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no