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Emily (Em) Vernem

Writer & Podcast host.

Emily (Em) Vernem works across editorial and podcasts. She covers culture, relationship and beauty stories across the website and co-hosts Mamamia's daily entertainment podcast The Spill as well as Mamamia's Beauty podcast You Beauty. She occasionally fills in on Mamamia's flagship podcast Mamamia Out Loud. Known for her ethical unpopular opinions and giving her 2-cents on other people's dating lives, you can follow her chronically city-girl lifestyle over on Instagram @emilyvernem.
weddings

There are 5 main characters at every wedding. It's not the bride or groom.

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career

'I couldn't figure out why I hated my coworker. Then I learnt about task-masking.'

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finance

Women want to be single, they just can't afford it.

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sports

'Young women are overtaking the F1 fan base. I know exactly why.'

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tv

The 4 types of men you'll find in every season of The White Lotus.

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books

Mamamia recaps ACOMAF: 'So we're all just okay with being attracted to wings now?'

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tv

Meghan's jam isn't actually... jam? And every moment you missed in With Love, Meghan.

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beauty

'These are the 5 foundations that actually cover my redness.'

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friendship

The vexing problem of being in a three-friend group.

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career

'You're either an "innie" or an "outie" at work. Only one of them is right.'

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family

Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans.

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rogue

'Everyone hates the feedback friend. Yet, you'd be nowhere without us.'

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travel

'This underrated Asian city is the perfect destination for solo travellers.'

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beauty

‘Go-To finally made a face oil for oily skin. Here’s my honest review.’

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rogue

We asked women to share their acts of micro-pettiness. Prepare to take notes.

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beauty

‘I tried the glazed donut blush trend that’s meant to be the best makeup look of 2025.’

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friendship

'My friend told me that she wanted to marry "rich". I immediately regretted my response.'

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beauty

'The $9 product that's so good at fixing my redness, I bought a stash of them.'

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wellness

The 'let them' theory has changed more than 2 million people's lives.

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rogue

'I just finished reading the first ACOTAR book and what in smutty hell just happened?'

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