Meet the team
Samera Kamaleddine, Editor
Your fitness poison? Running, with a side of Pilates. I’m addicted to the challenges running keeps offering up, but I can’t resist a good attack on my core. Six-pack, I’m a-comin’ (er, one day).
Biggest #firstworldproblem? Shopping for pants when you’re five foot tall.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? I could say a concoction of glorious superfoods… but I’m going to say pizza. It’s the stuff happiness is made of.
Follow her on Instagram: @samerak
Penny Carroll, Deputy Editor
Your fitness poison? Early morning boot camp sessions on the beach – burpees are so much more bearable when there’s a spectacular sunrise to distract you. I love long power yoga sessions with a good 15-minute shavasana at the end, too.
Biggest #firstworldproblem? I find the emoji keyboard seriously lacking in cheese, champagne and crossed fingers.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? A generous cheese platter, all to myself.
What’s your fitness poison and why? I’m obsessed with reformer Pilates because it lets me pretend I’m Karlie Kloss for an hour. I don’t mind skiing, either, since for some reason I’m more coordinated on ice than I am on land!
What’s your biggest #firstworldproblem? My Spotify lagging is not a first world problem. It is a social injustice of the highest order and deserves attention.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? Give me a burger, some fries and a salted caramel milkshake and I will be your slave for life. #drool
Follow her on Instagram: @jaymie_hooper
Alissa Reeves, Art Director
Your fitness poison? Yoga, Yoga, Yoga. It ticks all the boxes – mind, strength, flexibility, balance and cardio.
Biggest #firstworldproblem? Being based in Vienna and only getting to have online chats with my WF gals.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? When it’s fulfilling in every way, and I find myself talking to my food and thanking it (“Oh pho, you rock my world!”).
Follow her on Instagram: @lisscreates
Natalie Preston, Deputy Art Director
Your fitness poison? I love a fun pump class. The upbeat music and variation in movements from song to song really gets me fired up. Plus, I creepily love scoping out all the fit girls in class for some inspiration!
Biggest #firstworldproblem? When my phone runs out of battery. It’s completely tragic but it feels like a little piece of me dies with my phone.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? Dessert is definitely my favourite meal of the day! I love finding ways to make healthier versions of old-favourites like banana bread and choc brownies.
Alice Harrington, Chief Sub-editor
Your fitness poison? Running – because there is nothing like having the wind in your hair, feeling like a boss with Yeezy in your headphones, and the utter triumph of nailing a PB over 10K. (Let’s not mention the unholy sweatiness and general concern-you-may-be-having-a-heart-attack-mid-run situation.)
Biggest #firstworldproblem? Not having a taco emoji to text with. It causes problems for me almost daily.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? Crispy skin salmon with oven-baked sweet potato fries… and a cheeky glass of pinot!
Follow her on Instagram: @aliceharrington
Rebecca Chambers, Digital Editor
Your fitness poison? Lifting weights. It makes me feel strong and I love the challenge.
Biggest #firstworldproblem? When I start my workout and then realise I need to go to the toilet but the bathroom is downstairs.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? A big bowl of rice, meat, avocado, chickpeas, corn, broccoli, pumpkin, mushrooms and some fetta (with a doughnut for dessert).
Follow her on Instagram: @becchambersfit
Jess Pecoraro, Fashion Editor
Your fitness poison? After doing a 30-day yoga challenge I’m now obsessed. I just love seeing how my body can do things I never thought it could.
Biggest #firstworldproblem? When a cafe runs out of my favourite thing on the menu.
What’s your idea of a happy meal? Fresh sourdough bread with avocado, or Nutella with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Follow her on Instagram: @jessicapecoraro
Whitney Speller, account manager
Your fitness poison? My go-to workout is a nice head-clearing run by the water. Even better if it’s at sunrise and there’s no one around.
Biggest #firstworldproblem? Restaurants/shops that are cash only… C’mon! Who carries cash anymore?
What’s your idea of a happy meal? My mum’s Italian lamb shanks always makes me very happy!
Follow her on Instagram: @whitney__iam
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