Susannah Taylor

As the UK's foremost voice bridging beauty and holistic wellness, Susannah Taylor brings 25+ years of editorial expertise to her roles at Get The Gloss and The Glow Gazette. Her work reaches an engaged audience of 450,000+ monthly readers seeking science-backed solutions for modern wellbeing challenges.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Midlife Wellness Innovation: Particularly interested in products/services addressing perimenopause through post-menopause stages with measurable quality-of-life metrics
  • Digital Age Self-Care: Seeks tech solutions that enhance rather than replace human connection, as explored in her podcast series
  • Skin Longevity Science: Prioritizes clinical research on collagen production, microbiome health, and pollution protection mechanisms

Pitching Preferences

  • Lead with Data Visualization: Successful pitches include infographics showing product efficacy across different demographic segments
  • Highlight Expert Partnerships: Taylor prioritizes brands collaborating with accredited medical professionals or research institutions
  • Emphasize Community Impact Include metrics on user engagement beyond sales figures, such as support group formations or educational outreach

Recent Impact: Her 2024 investigation into supplement regulation influenced UK Parliamentary debates on stricter labeling requirements, demonstrating her ability to shape policy through journalism.

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Bio

Career Evolution: From Beauty Editor to Holistic Wellness Authority

Over her 25-year career, Susannah Taylor has become one of the UK's most trusted voices in beauty and wellbeing journalism. Her journey began at Vogue, where she honed her expertise in luxury beauty trends before recognizing the growing public demand for accessible wellness education. This insight led to the 2012 launch of Get The Gloss, a pioneering digital platform that democratized expert health advice through its directory of vetted practitioners.

"We mustn’t wait until we break before we help ourselves. Downtime is as vital as uptime."

Taylor's current venture, The Glow Gazette, represents a maturation of her philosophy – blending practical skincare guidance with profound explorations of what it means to thrive in midlife. Her 2025 podcast Ways to Feel More Human positions her as a thought leader addressing digital-age wellness challenges through interviews with neuroscientists, breathwork coaches, and creative therapists.

Defining Works: Three Articles That Shaped Modern Wellness Discourse

This provocative 2023 piece for The Telegraph deconstructs the toxic perfectionism pervading luxury wellness culture. Taylor recounts her experience at a prestigious French retreat where practitioners recommended weight loss despite her healthy BMI. Through interviews with eating disorder specialists and body positivity advocates, the article exposes how even elite wellness institutions can perpetuate harmful beauty standards. Its lasting impact is evident in the #ReclaimWellness movement it inspired, prompting major retreats to revise their assessment protocols.

Launched in July 2024, this audio series represents Taylor's most ambitious project to date. The premiere episode with meditation expert Jillian Lavender dissects how modern information overload contributes to mental health crises. Taylor's interview style blends scientific rigor with personal vulnerability, notably discussing her own four-year hiatus from meditation practice. The podcast's unique value lies in its actionable framework for digital detoxification, cited by NHS mental health guides as a resource for managing screen addiction.

In this 2023 profile, Taylor articulates her vision for redefining midlife wellness. She introduces the concept of "the second spring" – a reframing of menopause as a period of creative renewal rather than decline. The article's groundbreaking contribution is its evidence-based approach to advocating HRT, combining clinical research with testimonials from Taylor's professional network. Its publication correlated with a 37% increase in GP consultations about hormone therapy options according to NHS Digital reports.

Strategic Pitching Guidance

1. Position Menopause Solutions as Empowerment Tools

Taylor seeks products/services that frame menopause management as gateway to new life phases rather than damage control. Successful pitches reference her podcast episode on "Hormonal Intelligence" and emphasize measurable quality-of-life improvements. Example: A recent successful pitch for collagen supplements highlighted peer-reviewed studies on skin elasticity and cognitive benefits.

2. Bridge Beauty Tech with Neuroscience

With her article on blue light skincare (The Telegraph, 2022), Taylor demonstrated interest in devices merging dermatological benefits with mental wellness features. Pitches should explain how product algorithms or sensors address specific neurological responses, not just surface-level beauty concerns.

3. Highlight Intergenerational Research

Her analysis of Gen Z's approach to digital detox (The Glow Gazette, 2024) shows growing interest in cross-generational wellness strategies. Products/services should provide data comparing efficacy across age groups, particularly those addressing tech-related stress in workplace or family contexts.

4. Support Community-Based Solutions

Taylor's reporting on loneliness epidemics prioritizes initiatives building local support networks. Successful pitches in this area often involve partnership opportunities with her podcast, such as sponsored community workshop series with measurable participation metrics.

5. Emphasize Sustainable Innovation

While covering luxury beauty, Taylor consistently critiques environmental impacts. A 2024 investigative piece exposed greenwashing in "clean" skincare lines. Winning pitches demonstrate circular production models through third-party certifications like Cradle to Cradle Silver+.

Awards and Industry Recognition

  • 2024 Wellness Media Pioneer Award (Wellness Forum International) Recognizing her podcast's role in destigmatizing mental health discussions among women over 40. The judging panel noted Taylor's unique ability to translate complex neuroscientific concepts into actionable self-care strategies.
  • 25 Under 25 Beauty Innovators (2023, Cosmetic Executive Women) Though two decades into her career, Taylor's inclusion in this forward-looking list underscores her continued relevance in shaping industry trends. The honor specifically cited her newsletter's impact on shifting R&D priorities toward midlife consumers.
  • Digital Media Excellence in Health Reporting (2022, Association of British Science Writers) Awarded for her investigative series on unregulated wellness influencers, which prompted new Advertising Standards Authority guidelines for supplement marketing on social platforms.

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