What is a Product Manager?

When you hear the term ‘Product Manager’ you probably think of someone in charge of products such as pencils or dresses or shoelaces. Maybe they come up with new designs or are responsible for merchandising. Well, there are jobs like that but the type I mean is very different. I have been learning a lot…

Heroes & Heroines | Emma Watson

When I saw Emma Watson’s infamous HeForShe speech as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in September last year I fell in love. She had totally nailed what I wish I could do. In the most eloquent, powerful and kick-arse way possible, she explained the equality issue in a way that no one could argue with. I know I’m…

Argentina

My best friend moved to a town just outside Buenos Aires about 4 or 5 years ago and I promised that one day I would visit her to see what her life was like. She runs a Polo Estancia in Cañuelas called Puesto Viejo (which means the old post) about an hour’s drive from the city. The…

About Annie MQ

Annie is a digital marketing professional and freelance writer based in Leeds. She has lived in Leeds since 2001 and counts herself as an honorary Yorkshirewoman (though if she’s being really honest, her heart belongs to her hometown of Manchester). Annie is passionate about the online world, from the sublime amazing advancements and breakneck pace of change…

books i wish i’d read in my twenties

I’ve recently been very drawn to books giving advice about the varying challenges women face. I read How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran a couple of years ago and it sparked an interest in books about women’s life experiences. Be Awesome: Modern Life for Modern Ladies | Hadley Freeman Hadley’s most recent book is a brilliant…