Emma Clifton

Editorial Director at Capsule

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

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Articles

Dr Jo Prendergast On Turning Her Cancer Battle Into Stand-Up Comedy

1 week 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.
Things That Might Actually Encourage People To Have More Children

2 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

One of the creepiest headlines to come out of the global news in the past few weeks is that the Trump administration is trying to encourage women to have more babies (‘encourage’ takes on a very sinister meaning when you consider who’s saying it), including bringing in a ‘baby bonus’ for mothers. As birthrates around the world dwindle, the pronatalism movement picks up pace – in America, but also here in NZ as well.
Mandy From Bookety Book Books On Building Community Through Books

4 weeks ago | capsulenz.com | Emma Clifton

She started Bookety Book Books in her home after the first Covid lockdown, and now Mandy from Bookety Book Books is changing the business and adding in a new book swap, all to help create community and spread joy among book lovers around Aotearoa. Who says you can’t change the world, one book at a time? If you are an enthusiastic reader, there is simply no greater gift you can receive than a book recommendation from someone you trust.
The Kiwi Company Creating Community

1 month 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.

1 month 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'.

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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.