Emma Clifton

Editorial Director at Capsule

sleeper, yogi; lover of magazines, Liz Lemon, musicals & tea

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Articles

The Kiwi Company Creating Community

2 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

When you become a parent, finding community amongst the chaos becomes one of the hardest parts. Capsule talks to Sophie Moskowitz, creator of Imperfect Parents, a community that aims to help walk parents through the first few years of early childhood – no perfection required. Over five years, Capsule has written a lot about the pros and cons of social media – it’s amazing for finding community, it’s diabolical for comparison-itis.
The Mum Carrying On Her Son’s Legacy, After Losing Him To Cancer at 18.

3 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

Welcome to our new series, The Cancer Diaries, brought to you by the Cancer Society. With 1 in 3 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, the ripple effect of a cancer diagnosis spreads far and wide across Aotearoa.
'The Bittersweet Joy of Having A Long-Distance Best Friend'.

3 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

Welcome to Am I The Only One with Meg Mansell, our new regular Capsule columnist. Meg is one of our favourite members of the Capsule community, bringing us smart, warm and thoughtful pieces on mental health, body positivity, motherhood and more. This month, Meg writes about the bittersweet joy of having a long-distance best friend and how physical distance is no match for the emotional power of friendship. When I was a child, I had the perfect set up.
The One Thing That Helped Me Become A Homeowner At 52

4 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

We speak to Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley on the one thing that helped her become a homeowner at 52, after spending a lifetime thinking she would never get to own her own home.
'We Were Not Allowed To Have Imaginations.'

1 month ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

Nine years ago, Theophila Pratt was forced out of Gloriavale, away from her family, and left at a bus stop to fend for herself. Now, she’s written a book about growing up in the secretive community and the process of re-entering into society as a young woman.
THE ONE THING... You Should Consider Before You Get A Fringe

1 month ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

We’ve all thought it, and all it takes is seeing a great one out in the wild to make us think to ourselves again: should I get a fringe? Well, we spoke to a top Auckland hairdresser to get her opinion on the most important thing to consider before you get a fringe.
Emily Writes On The Conversation She Wants More Women To Be Having

1 month ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

A new campaign from Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is aiming to reduce shame around sexual wellness and get the conversation started. One of the well-known Kiwis lending their voice to this is Emily Writes, who talks to Capsule about growing up in religious household and learning to overcome shame, as well as sharing the moment that radicalised her. When Emily Writes talks, we listen.
Jenny-May Clarkson and Chris Chang: ‘We feel very lucky’

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Emma Clifton

With just Jenny-May Clarkson and Chris Chang on the Breakfast couch this year, things are looking a little different. Photo / Robert TrathenThe Breakfast co-hosts reveal the importance and joy of sharing Kiwis’ stories. “I mean, Jenny-May has been the host of Breakfast for, what, 25 years now?” jokes Chris Chang, sitting next to co-host Jenny-May Clarkson on the revamped Breakfast set as the pair sit down with the Weekly fresh off a morning broadcast.
The Kiwi Companies Teaming Up To Create Jobs For Mums in NZ

1 month ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

It’s 2025, and yet the motherhood penalty is still alive and well for women trying to return to the workforce after having children. Two job-seeking platforms – Jobs For Mums and ZEIL – are teaming up this month to help bring awareness to this problem, and opportunities for those who need them most. “I can’t tell you the number of doctorate-level women who have come to me that are wanting an admin job,” says Mela Lush, the founder of Job For Mums.
Breakfast co-hosts Jenny-May and Chris tell all on their special role

1 month ago | nowtolove.co.nz | Emma Clifton

“I mean, Jenny-May has been the host of Breakfast for, what, 25 years now?” jokes Chris Chang, sitting next to co-host Jenny-May Clarkson on the revamped Breakfast set as the pair sit down with the Weekly fresh off a morning broadcast. “Sometimes it feels like it!” says Jenny-May as the pair break into laughter. With just two presenters on the Breakfast couch this year, things are looking a little different.