Since 2012, I have covered various topics across society, culture, health, technology, and the media industry, contributing to publications such as The Independent, i-D, VICE, Refinery29, Dazed, Huck, and the International Journalists’ Network (IJNet).
Whether exploring the world of mental health zines, investigating obstetric violence, finding the best AI tools for freelancers, or understanding if urban living makes us lonelier, I want to contribute to a better representation and understanding of the complexity and diversity of our world by bringing forward stories, questions, and experiences that shape our daily lives.
I write in English and Italian, and my articles have been translated into multiple languages including French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese.
In 2016, I joined Pro Journo’s international reporting team at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Earlier, in 2014, I had been part of the Pro Journo “Women in the Media Industry” Fellowship, reporting on challenges and opportunities for women in journalism.
Beyond writing, I also worked as a video host for VICE Italy, and I have been a speaker, trainer, and moderator at national and international events, including the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (twice).
I hold a degree in Cultural Heritage (art history) from the University of Siena, Italy. Years later, in 2014, I earned an MA in Digital Journalism with Distinction from Goldsmiths, University of London. My final project on the role of apps in treating eating disorders was featured as an editor’s pick by The New York Times’ @NYTnow.
And yes, journalism was a late start for me, if it’s helpful to know.
VIDEOS
La domanda del giorno – VICE Italia (2017)
ARTICLES
Here is just a small selection of my work:
Find all my IJNet articles here
Tips to tailor pitches for written, audio and visual formats
What editors want (beyond a good story)
12 dos and don’ts of journalistic interviews
8 AI tools for freelancers
Non-writing AI tools every journalist should know about
Tips for journalists working outside major cities
Writing tools for non-native English speaking journalists
How non-media experience can make you a better journalist
Find all my VICE Italy articles here
Come risparmiare sulle prossime bollette di luce e gas secondo gli esperti
Come funziona quando decidi di donare il midollo osseo
‘Mi sentivo in colpa’ – Come cambia il sesso quando sei depresso
Che fine hanno fatto i contraccettivi gratuiti per giovani promessi da varie regioni italiane?
Nella comunità childfree italiana, tra le donne che non vogliono figli
Il cancro al seno non fa di ogni donna una ‘guerriera’, e va bene così
Cosa fare quando sei senza soldi e vuoi andare dallo psicologo
È finita l’epoca d’oro del lavoro stagionale in Italia?
Find all my The Independent articles here
If we’re going to tackle the rise of pseudoscience we need to make an example of Goop
Find all my Refinery 29 articles here
“What If I Don’t Love My Husband?” When OCD Takes Over Your Relationship
How Eating Disorders Made These Women Broke
We Need To Talk About Mental Health Problems During Pregnancy
How To Make Friends As An Adult
The Broke Girl’s Guide To Mental Health Care
Finally, A Book Dedicated To Diverse Plus-Size Street Style
Cristiana Bedei 