Sophie Kesteven
Sydney, NSW
Sophie Kesteven is a Video and Digital Producer at ABC Radio National in Sydney.
She has also previously worked as a ABC Cross Media Reporter and Radio Producer in Canberra, Townsville and Mackay.
If you have an interesting story to tell, feel free to send her an email.
Latest by Sophie Kesteven
What to do when the 'great November disease' lingers into the New Year
Working long hours can be stressful. While a break can help, what happens when the holiday is over, you've returned to work, and that sense of tiredness still lingers?
Why an ancient Egyptian queen who wore eyeliner was the 'original beauty influencer'
People once wore eyeliner for more than just its aesthetic, with Ancient Egyptians believing it could protect them from the 'evil eye'. Now, people are using it to connect them to their heritage.
'We don't have time to not do it': Why this expert says reading makes you a better worker
Do you think reading fiction is purely for pleasure? These experts explain why there's a whole lot more to gain, in your personal life and at work, from picking up a book.
In 1926, hundreds of students boarded a ship for a controversial experiment. It changed their lives
In 1926, hundreds of US students set off on one of the world's first study abroad adventures, docking in nearly 50 ports around the world. But it wasn't without its critics.
Why Kim never asked why his friend was sleeping rough
Martin and Kim are running buddies with very different backgrounds, but that difference doesn't get in their way.
How the Black Mambas are winning a battle against poachers 'without bullets'
A group of trained anti-poachers, who call themselves Black Mambas, are fierce protectors of wild animals in Greater Kruger National Park. But they refuse to use bullets.
Whether you work from home or in the office, here's how 'Big Brother' employers might be watching you
Employers monitoring their workers' computer keystrokes might seem intrusive, but it's just one of the many ways workplace surveillance is being carried out today.
Is your workday filled with meetings? Here's why it's doing you more harm than good
Pushing back against the wave of meeting invitations at work could improve your mood and your productivity. Here's how to go about it.
'A policy of not briefing women': How Susan Kiefel overcame bias to become our first female chief justice
As she retires, the High Court chief justice reflects on her unconventional journey to the top of the legal profession.
Offal sales are 'exploding' at this Sydney butcher. Here's why
Plenty of people squirm at the thought of eating tripe or liver. But some Australians are turning to it as a more ethical and nutritious way to eat meat.
More than 90 per cent of internet traffic goes through these garden hose-sized cables. What happens if they are cut?
Many countries rely on submarine cables to help keep their economy going and their security in check, but they can fall foul of geopolitics and international tensions.
Lizard people, the Illuminati and the CIA: How conspiracy theories thrive on fear
The United States has a long history with conspiracy theories, and Australia isn't immune to them either.
Here's how you create better habits — and it doesn't involve willpower or fad diets
If you're trying to change bad habits at work or home, this expert says ignore the traditional approaches to changing behaviour.
How a young girl destined to become a 'housewife at the side of a powerful man' instead grew up to lead Europe through crisis
A former musician who was once forced to go into hiding from terrorists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's path to power has been an incredible journey.
These female monsters once terrified people. Now, an expert says they should be admired
Many mythical female monsters were created to scare women and children into submission. Today they could have a very different meaning.
Don't underestimate the legal implications of a thumbs-up emoji — it cost a Canadian man $90,000
Recently emojis have landed some people in legal trouble in courts around the world. So what constitutes crossing the line?
'All the leadership is white': How to address racism in the workplace
Getting rid of racism at work isn't just about training courses and diversity posters. Employees should be become more racially literate.
In Russia, the *** symbol has a huge meaning. This is why
Katya and Sascha know that speaking out against the war is risky, but that's not stopping them.
Japan has a long history with hand-carved tattoos. But here's why you're unlikely to see them in public
Thousands of years before it was a modern Western fashion statement, tattooing happened for a very different reason.
'To hell with the consequences.' Why do good people do bad things in the workplace?
Stress, moral disengagement and becoming too complicit are all risk factors for creating an unethical workplace.
'A portrait of trauma.' The stolen prince whose wish is still being denied
As a teenager, Prince Alamayu's requests to return to his homeland were denied by the British. Now, over 100 years after his death, Ethiopians are calling for his return.
'Use with caution': How ChatGPT landed this US lawyer and his firm in hot water
The US lawyer, a colleague and their Manhattan law firm were fined for submitting fake citations in a court filing.
Coffee is consumed everywhere — even in space. How did it win over the world?
Discover what role curious goats, and religious figures trying to stay awake, have to play in the centuries' long evolution of coffee.
Why 'passion' is the one of the most 'dangerous words' an employer could ask for
It's deflating to start a new job only to realise what it seemed like on paper doesn't match the reality. Here's how to avoid getting trapped.
In the 19th century, these scientists took mind-altering drugs and made incredible discoveries
These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries.