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
Angela Davis, the BLM activist making waves in fashion
'Heroes of Blackness' is a collaborative capsule collection launched by Davis and Renowned LA to raise funds for groups fighting for prison reform in America. Amid a year in which fashion has become arguably more radical and political than ever before, it makes sense that as streetwear adapts, brands such as Renowned LA would want to partner with Angela Davis, one of the most archetypal civil rights leaders of our...
Argentina poised to deliver Latin America’s biggest abortion rights win
Argentine lawmakers have taken a huge step towards legalising abortion, fulfilling President Fernández' promise to make women's rights a central pillar of his government. On course to becoming the first major Latin American country to legalise abortion and just the fourth in the region where the practice is not prohibited, it appears Argentina may be about to deliver a historic win for women’s rights after legislation was passed by the...
Indian farmers overwhelm the capital in record-breaking demonstrations
The protests, which have seen more than 250 million workers go on nationwide strikes, will not end until the Indian government revokes new laws on agricultural reform that could drive down crop prices and devastate earnings. On November 30, an army of tens of thousands of indignant farmers on foot and in convoys of tractors left their homes amid a pandemic to encircle New Delhi, vowing to keep protesting...
Beauty technology is set to change consumer habits for good
Digital tools thriving amidst a pandemic imposing cautious mindsets towards ‘touch’ will redefine how we shop for beauty products in the long-term. As in a large majority of sectors, the worlds of beauty and technology have collided at an accelerating pace over the past few years. Estimated to reach $650 billion by 2023, the global cosmetics market has been infused with the power of Silicon Valley. Add to this,...
Youth activists are suing European governments over climate change
A ground-breaking crowdfunded case demanding that 33 countries make more ambitious emissions cuts is being led by a group of Portuguese youth activists aged eight to 21. It’s no secret that Gen Z is on a radical quest to save the planet. Growing up amid a climate crisis that takes on an increasing sense of urgency every second, 41% of the demographic consider global warming the most important issue...
The extraordinary medical potential of psychedelic drugs
Could psychedelics transform mental health? A growing number of scientists have begun asking whether mind-altering drugs such as DMT, magic mushrooms, and LSD may also have the potential to help treat anxiety, addiction, and depression. In the first study of its kind, UK regulators have given dimethyltriptamine (DMT) the green light for clinical trial into its effectiveness in treating patients with depression. Known for inducing powerful trips, the hallucinogenic is...
Latin America’s humanitarian crises have worsened behind a Covid-19 smokescreen
A harrowing outcome of the pandemic, not only has Latin America seen some of the highest death rates worldwide, but several countries within the region are now facing considerably worse humanitarian crises than prior to the Coronavirus outbreak. In the nine months following the first reported case of Coronavirus in Latin America, much of the conversation surrounding its impact on the region centred heavily on Brazil, a country with the...
Exclusive – Gen Z start-up ‘Da Bomb’ and entrepreneurship
According to a recent study, 54% of Gen Z want to run their own business. Teen sisterpreneurs Isabel and Caroline Bercaw began doing so when they were just 11 and 12 years old. Heralded as the innovative, tech-savvy, social-change focused and self-starting generation, Gen Z is altering the face of entrepreneurship for good. Armed with lofty ambitions and a strong desire to lead purposeful lives, a substantial majority of these hyper-cognitive...
Pornhub pressured to crack down on non-consensual uploads
In light of a recent New York Times exposé detailing the damage done by non-consensual videos posted to pornography sites, Pornhub has announced a set of major changes to the platform. ‘Serena Flietes was 14 when a boy she had a crush on asked her to make a naked video and send it to him,’ begins The Children of Pornhub, a New York Times exposé detailing...
Burberry to donate leftover fabrics to fashion students
The ReBurberry Fabric initiative will add to the luxury label's ongoing sustainability efforts and help young, underrepresented fashion designers across the country. In partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC), Burberry has expanded its scholarship programme and announced a new sustainability project with both planet and people in mind. With plans to donate all leftover materials to fashion students in need, the ReBurberry Fabric initiative is a significant continuation of the...
