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About Elysium
Written for women, by women.
All the appeal of Grazia, Red and Good Housekeeping, with a little more sass.
Elysium Lifestyle Magazine is a fast-growing independent online title with a high-end glossy feel, covering fashion, beauty, health and wellness, relationships, home and living, arts and culture and a whole lot more.
Who we are
“We believe in the power of words, pictures and film to inspire, empower and connect.”
It was founded by artist and designer Paola Minekov, beauty expert and former Sun Beauty Editor Sue Moxley, and health and beauty writer Abby Knight, who brings over 25 years’ national experience.
Our contributors are journalists, doctors, therapists, stylists, authors and creators. They write, photograph and film for a readership that is 89% women, most of them in the UK and aged 25 to 64.
The founders
Meet the founders
Co-Founder and Editor in Chief
Sue Moxley
Former Beauty Editor of The Sun, celebrity makeup artist and aesthetics practitioner. Four decades in British beauty.
Co-Founder and Creative Director
Paola Minekov
Visual artist and designer leading Elysium’s creative direction, and Art and Culture Editor. Co-founder of Creations Atelier.
Co-Founder and Lifestyle Editor
Abby Knight
Over 25 years writing on health, beauty, diet and fitness for Hello!, Woman’s Own, the Sunday Mirror, The Express and Cosmopolitan.
Our contributors
The voices of Elysium
Relationships and Emotional Wellbeing Editor
Mary Griffin
Mary Griffin, MBACP, is a highly experienced psychotherapist, relationship therapist and clinical hypnotherapist with a successful private practice in W5.
Mary’s articles
Inspirational Voice
Mala Moonbeam
Founder of VeryMakeupMad and creator of Makeup Your Face, Makeup Your Mind, Mala blends beauty, mindset and wellbeing for women at midlife.
Mala’s articles
Interiors Editor
Elizabeth Hayman
Lizzie began in the Style department at Woman magazine and went on to write beauty, interiors and travel for Woman’s Own, Woman and Woman & Home. Interiors remain her passion.
Elizabeth’s articles
Dubai Correspondent
James Carter
Award-winning photographer James Carter has turned his lens to healthy living, sharing a wellness view from Dubai through food, travel and photography.
James’s articles
Spirituality Editor
TJ Higgs
A celebrated medium, psychic, Sunday Times bestselling author, mentor, podcaster and radio host with over 25 years’ experience.
TJ’s articles
Fashion Editor
Sarah Goates
A professional personal stylist trained at the London College of Style, Sarah loves helping people express themselves through what they wear.
Sarah’s articles
Food and Lifestyle
Aneta Nedyalkova
A communications specialist with over 25 years’ experience in Bulgaria and abroad, and founding Editor in Chief of Elysium’s Bulgarian edition.
Aneta’s articles
Art and Architecture
Natalia Giacomino
An ARB and RIBA certified architect working across architecture, art and urban design, and co-founder of Creations Atelier.
Natalia’s articles
Menopause Editor
Jo Fiddy
Jo Fiddy, MIBCC, is a menopause mentor and motivational speaker supporting women through perimenopause and menopause.
Jo’s articles
Slow Living
Estelle Keeber
A social media and PR strategist, speaker and author with a passion for slow living and connecting with nature.
Estelle’s articles
Food and Travel
Paloma Lacy
A journalist for longer than she cares to remember, and a food lover who seeks out the best new places to eat and stay.
Paloma’s articles
Lifestyle Contributor
Leilani Dowding
Former Miss Great Britain and TV personality from The Real Housewives of Cheshire. An animal lover, she lives on a smallholding in Derbyshire.
Leilani’s articles
Yoga and Fashion
Cindy Robins
After more than 40 years as a professional model, Cindy now teaches yoga and shares her classes with Elysium readers.
Cindy’s articlesJoin us
Write, photograph or film for Elysium
We are always looking for experts and creators with a story to tell.
Become a contributorBehind the scenes
The team
Production Editor
Rali Gavrilova
Supports every stage of publishing Elysium, in English and in Bulgarian.
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Contribute or intern
Send us a sample of your work. We also offer accredited multimedia internships to UK higher education students.