Sofia Phillips

Feature Media Manager & Senior Writer London, UK

Sofia (She/Her) – I’m the Deputy Editor & Media Partnership Manager at Thred, specialising in exclusive articles and live interviews, fashion and beauty with a focus on sustainability, women’s rights, psychedelics, and Latin America. I studied Spanish at the University of Exeter and International Journalism at City, London. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and drop me some ideas/feedback via email.

Hi, I’m Sofia, and I’m the Deputy Editor & Media Partnership Manager at Thred. I also work closely with Gen Zers from around the world on exclusive articles and live interviews to promote the inspiring work they’re doing to make the world a better place.

During my time at the University of Exeter where I studied Spanish, I chose to spend my year abroad teaching English in Argentina and working as a journalist in Colombia before travelling across the continent with my camera.

Returning to the UK to pursue a Masters in International Journalism and an internship at National Geographic Traveller, I eventually found myself at Thred’s doors.

Now, I balance my time between obsessing over mushrooms, practising yoga in the middle of the office, and telling everyone about the new song I just learned to play on the bass guitar.

     

Latest Stories from Sofia

German startup makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

German startup makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

Plastic period products are the fifth most common source of waste washing up on beaches across Europe. Seeking to tackle this is Vyld, by utilising one of the planet’s greatest untapped resources. Although disposable tampons and pads are extremely commonplace, 80 per cent of women don’t realise that the majority of their period products aren’t made with compostable materials. In fact, given that manufacturers aren’t usually required to...

By London, UK
New report uncovers a dramatic rise in FGM cases worldwide

New report uncovers a dramatic rise in FGM cases worldwide

According to recent data released by UNICEF, the number of women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation has increased by 15 per cent in the past eight years, showing that the pace of progress remains woefully off track to meet the SDG of ending the practice by 2030. More than 230 million women and girls around the world have now undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), according to a...

By London, UK
Exclusive – in conversation with Daphne Frias and Selina Leem

Exclusive – in conversation with Daphne Frias and Selina Leem

We went to the Natural History Museum’s Generation Hope: Act for the Planet event to highlight both the climate justice activists’ insights on the climate crisis and how we can drive positive change for the Earth’s future. Daphne Frias is a Latina climate justice activist, disability awareness advocate, and storyteller born and raised in West Harlem, NYC. As a freelance organiser, she spends her time speaking at various colleges, summits,...

By London, UK
Exclusive – in conversation with Disha Ravi and Natalie Cooper

Exclusive – in conversation with Disha Ravi and Natalie Cooper

We went to the Natural History Museum’s Generation Hope: Act for the Planet event to highlight both the climate justice activist’s and the evolutionary biologist’s insights on the climate crisis and how we can drive positive change for the Earth’s future. Disha Ravi is a climate justice activist, storyteller, and one of the founders of Fridays For Future India. Part of the organisation’s Most Affected Peoples and Areas wing, her...

By London, UK
Exclusive – in conversation with Larissa Pinto Moraes

Exclusive – in conversation with Larissa Pinto Moraes

We went to the Natural History Museum’s Generation Hope: Act for the Planet event to highlight the Brazilian activist’s insights on the climate crisis and how we can drive positive change for the Earth’s future. Climate justice activist Larissa Pinto Moraes is the Executive Director of Engajamundo, a Brazilian youth-led organisation dedicated to fostering awareness among young Brazilians about their socio-environmental impact and encouraging them to take part in their...

By London, UK
Opinion – Viral beauty trends on TikTok have gone too far

Opinion – Viral beauty trends on TikTok have gone too far

Social media is adept at consistently making us question whether or not our appearance meets an extremely high standard, all while continuing to shove algorithmic ‘sameness’ down our throats. Isn’t it time we stopped letting the Internet dictate the way we perceive our facial anatomy? Ever since TikTok took over during the pandemic, it’s bolstered the influence of already-problematic beauty standards, bringing a slew of hugely unattainable ideals with it. Whether...

By London, UK
Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet

Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet

Between 7-10 February, the NHM will be hosting a series of free events curated in partnership with scientists and young people from around the world to drive positive change for a global future. On a mission to ‘create advocates that are informed, confident, and motivated to make wise decisions, get involved, and use their influence and actions to drive positive change for the planet’s future,’ the Natural History Museum's annual...

By London, UK
How ‘money dysmorphia’ is driving Gen Z into debt

How ‘money dysmorphia’ is driving Gen Z into debt

Recent research has revealed that almost half of young people today are obsessed with the idea of being rich because they’re comparing themselves to wealthy social media influencers. And, in an attempt to keep up, they’re making poor financial decisions and spending far beyond their means. According to recent research from Qualtrics, almost half of young people today are obsessed with the idea of being rich. Findings show...

By London, UK
Opinion – the Mia Goth debate is toxic stan culture exemplified

Opinion – the Mia Goth debate is toxic stan culture exemplified

The actress is being sued by an extra who alleges she ‘intentionally’ kicked him in the head on set. In response, a sub-section of her fanbase has dismissed the assault accusations with trivialising language, highlighting the problematic nature of out-of-control para-social relationships. During the last few years, Mia Goth has cemented her position as the ‘It Girl’ of horror, widely obsessed-over for her leading roles in Pearl, X, and...

By London, UK
A stark ideological divide is emerging globally among Gen Z

A stark ideological divide is emerging globally among Gen Z

New research has revealed that the demographic is increasingly split on political issues, with young men becoming more conservative and young women becoming more progressive. Something unexpected is happening between Gen Z men and women. Over the past decade, numerous studies measuring public opinion have uncovered that notoriously progressive young people are growing more and more divided by gender on a host of key social and political issues, including drug addiction,...

By London, UK