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Issue 02 — The Power of Self-Worth

Issue 02 — The Power of Self-Worth

Welcome

In this issue we want to frame self-worth as a radical, fundamental, and rebellious act of self-ownership rather than a superficial pursuit. We will delve into the challenges we all face to our own self-worth and the meaningful steps we can take to (re)build not just our own self-worth but help those in our orbit to do the same. We aim to inform, inspire, uplift, and invite bold new dialogue.

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Articles Issue 02

Editor's letter by Gillian Anderson

Hello again, G Ode community! Soooo… after a wee/not so wee hiatus, I am extremely proud and excited to announce that G Ode is officially back.
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15 Mins With R. F. Kuang

Bestselling author Rebecca F. Kuang’s resumé is undeniably impressive. Here, she talks to Laura Jordan about creative confidence, her latest novel Taipei Story and managing self-doubt.
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15 minutes with Hayley Kiyoko

The actress, singer, author and director speaks to Alice Casely-Hayford about representation, self-worth and the ten-year feat of turning Girls Like Girls from a music video into a bestselling novel and now into a feature film.
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Conversations Issue 02

In Depth Conversation with Ritu Arya

Finding your anchors, inner worth, and feeling good: Nimi Raja speaks to Ritu Arya on starring as Aria Kishan in the BBC’s highly anticipated drama, The Split Up.

Issue 02—The Power of Self-Worth

Powered by L'Oréal Paris

Welcome to our latest issue. Self-worth is, of course, the deep, internal belief that we are inherently valuable for who we are as individuals, but how do we reach that golden baseline? We’ll be digging into the topic and through this hope to find ways to individually and collectively build on our self-worth. And, we’d love to hear from you so please leave your thoughts on the Reflection Pads dotted around the site or find us on Instagram.

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Conversations Issue 01

In conversation with Hannah Einbinder & Jane Schoenbrun

In this exclusive conversation with Gillian Anderson, the trio discuss Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, what the process of working on it has taught them, and explore artistic integrity and self-worth.
Articles Issue 01

A parting whisper for Issue 01: "Freedom of Fantasy"

When we cracked open G Ode, it was with a single stubborn conviction: that creativity and story can untangle the knots inside us.
Conversations Issue 01

An In Depth Conversation with Ita O’Brien

In our final article for G Ode Issue 1 - ‘Freedom of Fantasy’, a conversation between Gillian and Ita O’Brien, reflects on how two women on opposite sides of the camera are quietly, radically changing the way stories about sex, power and consent are told - and why every one of us stands to benefit.
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15 mins with GABRIELA HEARST

We spoke with the designer, free thinker and fashion sustainability pioneer on her ability to follow her own path, swim against the tide and what role our external environment plays in our internal one…
Conversations Issue 01

An In Depth Conversation with Halina Reijn

We had an in depth conversation with Halina Reijn, the director of ‘Babygirl’ about the overwhelming response to her film, her hopes and passions for women and the need for comfortability with all aspects of ourselves…
Programmes Issue 01

THE UNTANGLER PROGRAMME

G Ode and Psychotherapist Lohani Noor present a weekly programme designed to ‘deprogramme’ our minds so we can live and fantasize without limitations. Take a moment for yourself with our weekly prompts designed to unlock the mind and shed the layers of our societal conditioning…
Articles Issue 01

Deconstructing and Deprogramming the Personality to Discover Your True Self

G Ode and Psychotherapist Lohani Noor present a weekly programme designed to "deprogramme" our minds so we can live and fantasize without limitations. Take a moment for yourself with our weekly prompts designed to unlock the mind and shed the layers of our societal conditioning…
Articles Issue 01

A reflection from our founder and welcome to G Ode in 2025

We hope you’re making your way through the beginning of this year as safely and with as much care as possible.
15 Mins with Issue 01

15 mins with Afua Hirsch

The revolutionary TV presenter, documentary maker, former barrister and author spoke to us about breaking down Eurocentric ideas, prioritising rest and silence…
Articles Issue 01

All We Imagine as Light: A rallying cry for fantasy and friendship

All We Imagine as Light is award-winning director Payal Kapadia’s seminal fiction debut and enters awards season as one of the year’s strongest and most popular titles.

We partner with L'Oréal Paris

The next three issues of G Ode, powered by L'Oréal Paris, will each be centred on a different theme. We are excited to use our shared values around empowerment and storytelling to explore ideas around selfhood and science and provoke meaningful debate while doing so.

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