SASHA SHANTEL

Lifestyle Writer & Editor

Stories about life, style, travel, beauty, wellness, food, culture and the experiences shaping women today.

WRITER • EDITOR • INTERVIEWER • DIGITAL PUBLISHER

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A CAREER BUILT AROUND

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I’m Sasha Shantel, a London-based lifestyle writer, editor, interviewer and digital publisher with a career spanning magazine journalism, independent publishing, broadcasting and digital media.

From my early days writing for Flavour Magazine to creating and editing my own publication, presenting on Colourful Radio and building SashaShantel.com, storytelling has always been at the heart of everything I do.

Today, I write about the places I visit, the people I meet, the products I love and the experiences that inspire, challenge and shape women’s lives.

MY

Editorial Journey

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2008
THE BEGINNING
Winner of Miss Flavour and the beginning of my professional writing journey with Flavour Magazine.
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2008 – 2010
FREELANCE WRITING
Writing and interviews for Flavour Magazine, Creative Vanity, Betterdays Magazine, iCandy Magazine and more.
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2010 – 2018
IN-SPIRE LS MAGAZINE
Co-Creator & Editor-in-Chief. Eight years building a digital magazine covering entertainment, culture, business, fashion and lifestyle.
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2011 – 2012
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
BEFFTA Magazine of the Year (2011) Future 100 Award (2012) Sunday Essiett Young Achiever of the Year (2012)
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2015 – 2017
BEHIND THE MIC
Presenter of The VIP Room on Colourful Radio – interviewing inspiring guests and sharing their stories with listeners.
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TODAY
SASHASHANTEL.COM
Founder & Editor. An independent lifestyle platform covering travel, beauty, wellness, fashion, food, culture and life beyond 40.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Interviewing Usain Bolt During London 2012

Securing the opportunity to interview Usain Bolt during the London 2012 Olympic period remains one of the proudest moments of my editorial career.

What made it meaningful was that the opportunity came through In-Spire LS, the independent publication I had helped build.

my interview archive

+ many more across entertainment, sport, business, culture and lifestyle.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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BEFFTA Awards
Magazine of the Year
In-spire LS Magazine • 2011
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Future 100 Award
In-spire LS Magazine • 2012
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Sunday Essiett Award
Young Achiever of the Year • 2012
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C-Hub Awards
Best Editor • 2017
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C-Hub Awards
Best Magazine • 2017
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Feedspot
Top 100 UK Lifestyle Blogs • 2026
BEHIND THE MIC

The VIP Room Colourful Radio

My love of interviewing went beyond the written word as presenter of The VIP Room on Colourful Radio. It strengthened the communication and storytelling skills that continue to influence my writing today.

Thursdays 10am – 1pm

LOOKING FOR A WRITER?

I am available for selected freelance editorial commissions across lifestyle, travel, beauty, wellness, fashion, food, culture and women’s lifestyle.

✓ Editorial features
✓ Restaurant reviews
✓ First-person essays
✓ Beauty & wellness features
✓ Interviews
✓ Lifestyle commentary
✓ Travel & destination features
✓ Event & experience coverage
✓ Hotel reviews
✓ Expert-led features

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I am a Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle blogger, an obsessed photo taker, a shopaholic and a herbal tea addict who loves to blog and to create quality content. I post honest reviews and only share content that I am passionate about. 

This blog is my little slice of the interweb to share outfits, beauty tips and product reviews, good shopping deals, recipes and restaurant reviews + much more geared to helping you live a better and more positive life. 

I hope you love reading my content as much as I enjoy producing it. xoxo

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