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
Exclusive – The future of sustainable fashion lies in the hands of the agriculture industry
With COP26 on the horizon, a growing number of fashion brands are embracing regenerative agriculture in order to meet eco-friendly consumer demands. ‘Regenerative agriculture is a powerful movement in fashion that I think is going to catch fire,’ says Oliver English. English is the CEO of Common Table Creative (CTC), a production company with the primary goal of exposing the unsustainable nature of our relationship with the planet, both in...
Pinterest just banned all weight loss ads
The image-sharing service has become the first major social media platform to prohibit any language and imagery that denigrates – or idealises – a certain body type. If, like me, you’re tired of being bombarded with dubious body-shaming ads while scrolling through social media, you’ll be happy to hear that Pinterest just became the first ever major platform to ban any language and imagery associated with weight loss, including ads...
A ruptured gas pipeline set fire to the ocean’s surface in Mexico
Taking more than five hours to extinguish, a huge blaze - caused by a ruptured gas pipeline - raged just a few hundred metres from a drilling platform run by Mexico’s state-owned oil company, Pemex. Last week, record breaking temperatures swept across parts of Canada and the US. Hundreds are thought to have died in forest fires triggered by the heatwave which brought a drastic increase in lightning strikes, power outages,...
Ariana Grande is giving away $2 million in free therapy
The singer has partnered with a mental health support organisation to encourage today’s youth to seek help without feeling judged. On Tuesday, long-time mental health advocate Ariana Grande took to Instagram to announce that she’s giving away $2 million in free therapy to the public. The sizeable contribution has been made in partnership with BetterHelp, an app which aims to normalise seeking treatment by matching users to licenced therapists. Those who sign...
The IUD debate proves female pain is seldom taken seriously
Women have begun sharing harrowing stories of their experiences with the contraceptive device on social media, saying they felt under cared-for and misinformed during the insertion process. It’s inherently clear that women find it much harder than men to have their bodies understood within the medical sphere. Last month, responding to an article published in the Times titled ‘why we all need pain relief when having an IUD fitted,’ BBC’s Naga...
UK government’s handling of child obesity crisis: harmful or proactive?
Amid concerns over a pandemic-induced rise in child obesity, the UK government announced it would be implementing a variety of measures to tackle the problem. According to the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care, tackling obesity is one of the greatest challenges the country currently faces. On an upward trajectory since the 90s, today’s reality paints a deeply troubling picture with around 63% of the entire adult population reported...
Ikea launches $1bn renewable energy platform
The philanthropic arm of the world’s biggest furniture retailer is setting up a fund that will support renewable energy programmes in developing nations. If you read about the introduction of Ikea’s first ever sustainable second-hand furniture store last year, chances are you’re already aware of the efforts being made by the conglomerate to better its environmental impact. To recap, in addition to repurposing and reselling its flat-packed goods, it purchased an...
Exclusive – Lana Weidgenant on food systems and climate action
I spoke with Gen Z environmental activist Lana Weidgenant about the importance of pushing for sustainable consumption habits to nourish humanity without destroying the planet. In May, animal-rights group Mercy for Animals debuted For Nature, a hard-hitting short film conceptualised and scripted by Greta Thunberg. Filled with images of environmental destruction, it directly links humanity’s exploitation of animals with the worsening climate crisis. ‘When we think about the villains of the climate...
The future looks fluid: genderless fashion explained
Throughout history, brands have operated in an industry dictated by two genders. With 27% of Gen Z consumers now identifying as non-conforming, is this about to change? When Harry Styles graced the cover of Vogue last year wearing a gown, passionate conversations around masculinity and gendered dressing were instantly sparked. Representing Gen Z’s growing exploration of gender-fluidity and non-binary dressing, the singer cemented his place as the vanguard of neutral fashion. ‘The...
First ever openly trans athlete qualifies for the Olympics
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard has been selected for the Tokyo 2020 women’s weightlifting team after qualifying requirements were recently modified.
A revolutionary decision from Olympic officials is poised to make history and headlines at this year’s games – in addition to provoking significant controversy.
Laurel Hubbard, a weightlifter from New Zealand, has been confirmed as the first-ever openly transgender athlete to compete following changes to qualifying requirements.
The new IOC
