Gomolemo Makolomako is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Darling Magazine. Originally from South Africa, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Science from the University of South Africa and has spent much of her career working in communications, entrepreneurship and brand development.

Alongside leading Darling, Gomolemo is also the co-founder of Sens8ate Skincare, a premium natural skincare brand. Passionate about empowering women and championing meaningful stories, she is committed to continuing Darling’s legacy as a platform that celebrates achievement, supports independent businesses and gives women a voice.

Under her leadership, Darling continues to evolve as a modern lifestyle and culture publication that inspires, informs and connects readers across the UK and beyond.

Dionne Smith is Darling Magazine’s Beauty & Lifestyle Editor, bringing a passion for storytelling, beauty, wellness and modern living. With a strong background in digital marketing, branding and content creation, she combines creative vision with commercial insight to help shape Darling’s editorial direction.

Dionne is particularly passionate about beauty, wellbeing, entrepreneurship and supporting women-led businesses. She enjoys discovering emerging brands, sharing practical lifestyle advice and creating content that empowers women to feel confident, informed and inspired.

Through her work at Darling, Dionne is focused on delivering engaging, relevant and high-quality content that reflects the interests and aspirations of today’s readers.

Francesca is a journalist and Editorial Assistant at Darling Magazine, specialising in hard news, migration, conflict, and humanitarian reporting.

Reporting for Darling Magazine UK, covering breaking news, public policy, and politically sensitive stories

With field experience across Europe, the Middle East, the United States, Latin America, and Asia, her work focuses on migration routes, border crossings, displacement, and humanitarian response.

NCTJ-trained, she has a background in investigative research, source development, and conflict-sensitive storytelling, with a particular interest in the intersection of narrative, policy, and power in international contexts.

Helen Canning's career in fashion has been shaped by creativity, adaptability and a genuine passion for helping women feel confident in what they wear. A stylist, writer and presenter who believes that style should feel inspiring, not intimidating. She has spent more than two decades building a career that blends editorial insight with practical, real-life styling.

With a knack for spotting the trends worth knowing and the pieces worth investing in, she helps women build wardrobes that work for real life. Whether she’s hosting fashion events, sharing styling advice or writing about the season’s key looks, Helen’s approach is always modern, wearable and confidence-boosting.

Dr Clare Anyiam-Osigwe, BEM is a British-Nigerian wellness entrepreneur, film producer, author, and founder of the Wellness Film Festival (WELLFF).

With over two decades of experience spanning health, media, and entrepreneurship, she is passionate about using storytelling to improve wellbeing and inspire positive change. Clare is the founder of Premae Skincare, co-chair of the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), and author of CLARITY, a book exploring resilience, purpose, and personal growth. She regularly speaks on wellness, leadership, and the intersection of health and creativity, drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience.

Through her work, Clare champions diverse voices, preventative health, and the power of film and education to transform lives.

An Vo Ha is a London-based fashion strategist, writer and contributor with a background in luxury brand communication. Passionate about sustainable innovation, emerging designers and the psychology of fashion, An explores the intersection of high-concept design and modern subcultures. Her work examines how fashion reflects identity, culture and the changing values of contemporary society, bringing together thoughtful analysis with a sharp editorial eye for what's next.

Dionne Smith is Darling Magazine’s Beauty & Lifestyle Editor, bringing a passion for storytelling, beauty, wellness and modern living. With a strong background in digital marketing, branding and content creation, she combines creative vision with commercial insight to help shape Darling’s editorial direction.

Dionne is particularly passionate about beauty, wellbeing, entrepreneurship and supporting women-led businesses. She enjoys discovering emerging brands, sharing practical lifestyle advice and creating content that empowers women to feel confident, informed and inspired.

Through her work at Darling, Dionne is focused on delivering engaging, relevant and high-quality content that reflects the interests and aspirations of today’s readers.

Francesca is a journalist and Editorial Assistant at Darling Magazine, specialising in hard news, migration, conflict, and humanitarian reporting.

Reporting for Darling Magazine UK, covering breaking news, public policy, and politically sensitive stories

With field experience across Europe, the Middle East, the United States, Latin America, and Asia, her work focuses on migration routes, border crossings, displacement, and humanitarian response.

NCTJ-trained, she has a background in investigative research, source development, and conflict-sensitive storytelling, with a particular interest in the intersection of narrative, policy, and power in international contexts.