Q&A With THE SEX CLINIC’s Sarah MULINDWA | ON what you think you become and merging a weird and wonderful career path in TV, Fashion & health | Moore & Moore Living Journal
Sarah Mulindwa
LADIES! This is a serious girl crush alert. If you don’t follow Sarah on socials already (insta @Sarah.mulindwa) then we highly recommend it. She’s pictured here Paul Costelloe at LFW.
Rather than comparing yourself to your female counterparts, this is your invitation to be inspired and take action in your own life. We are bringing you a chance to get to know the person behind the impressive roles as a TV presenter at Channel 4, sexual health nurse, former fashion editor at 1883 Magazine, influencer and stylist.
Sarah does what many women aspire to do. She’s carved a rich and meaningful career path and remains a grounded and kind human being. After all, everything is about being human (especially with the trials and tribulations we face in modern days) and the important bit is being kind, right?
Sarah talks to us about influencer honesty, gratitude, the power of thought, sustainable fashion favourites, music, self-care in the current political madness and her a/w must haves. So let’s jump in!
Images by Sarah Mulindwa & Getty Images.
MML: What's the craic and what are you grateful for today?
SM: Today I’m grateful that I woke up and that the people I love are safe and happy! :)
MML: We love, love, love how you have a unique and rich variety of roles in your career. Is this something you have intentionally curated for yourself and, if so, why?
SM: Ahh that’s very kind !! (Invisibly blushes). I honestly didn’t plan any of this, to be honest. I chose two career paths, the first was nursing and the second was being a stylist. Everything else just kind of happened organically! Radio was a twist of fate that lead into a four year career, which then opened the doors into the entertainment industry, and so I was already kind of on the scene before. And then, through an industry contact (who happened to know I was a qualified nurse), I was then cast for The Sex Clinic. I never thought in a million years I’d be able to merge all my weird and wonderful career paths but it’s working well, so far, so I’m very grateful.
MML: What's one of the best pieces of advice you have been given?
SM: One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever been given is “what you think, you become” and I live by that, I honestly think our thoughts are a powerful energy.
MML: List three qualities you want to be known for as an influencer?
SM: As an influencer, the three things I would like to be known for are kindness, honesty (I never recommend things unless it’s genuine) and [being] approachable.
MML: Tell us your top 5 self-care survival tips for the current political climate?
SM: My self-care survival tips for this political climate would be:
Reduce your use of your phone. I know it’s easier said than done but it’s so easy to be lead from one thing to the other online and, before you know it, it’s information overload. There’s no end point to the internet, there’s always an app to check on so, maybe, only check at set times and have limitations.
Talk to your friends on the phone as opposed to just Whatsapping. Simply discussing your day and vocalising emotions, however insignificant [they seem], is healthy and you cleanse your brain for the day! Sometimes, just having a good old rant with your friend at the end of the day can get rid of stress, and it’s always good to get advice! Sometimes, the smallest things can seem gigantic, until somebody comes along and puts things into perspective. We all need that sometimes.
Get into the habit of exercise! No, you don’t have to lift weights for hours at the gym, even just a walk in the morning on your way to work, maybe, skip a couple of stations and walk that distance beforehand and THEN jump on the bus/tube, you’re gonna need the mental strength just to deal with public transport every morning.
Eat a balanced diet! Avoid unnecessary sugars [which] already occur naturally in complex carbohydrates and a lot of foods, so try to cut it out in teas and coffee/cereal etc. Eating too much sugar may increase your risk of depression, mood disorder and several chronic health issues! So eat lots of fresh fruit and veg and drink plenty of water! You will be surprised at how food can affect mood!
Get enough sleep but, also, don’t over sleep! Too much or too little sleep can have similar results in how you feel.
MML: What's your current fav album and why?
SM: It’s funny you should ask because I’m actually quite bad at giving new music a go. However, recently, I discovered a singer called Summer Walker. I kept hearing the name and seeing her on Twitter so, literally last week, I started listening to her album Over It, so I’m starting to rediscover new artists! So far so good!
MML: Who's your current fav sustainable fashion designer and why?
SM: I just love Vivienne Westwood! “Buy less, choose well and make it last”. That’s a motto I try to live by, as I get older I’m getting so much better! I think, when big brands, such as Westwood or McCartney, lead in sustainable fashion, they set the precedence for sustainable fashion for generations to come!
MML: Give us your A/W essential accessories item?
SM: My A/W accessory must haves are:
A solid water proof gilet because they keep you SO warm and they’re mostly water proof. It’s guaranteed to rain most days of the week lately, so I picked up a new one the other day.
A versatile black winter coat than can go over any look, whether you’re dressing up or dressing down!
I never leave the house without a flask! I recently discovered coffee was making me way too shaky, so I’ve replaced it with either tea or water with lemon! Anything hot really, to keep you warm while you’re out and about!
A huge oversize scarf that resembles a carpet (thing Lenny kravits).
Lip balm!! It’s a God send for me in the winter!
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