We’re coming to the end of the summer holidays but both parts of those words have been a myth in my life this year as I’ve been working throughout. Necessity rather than drive. On one of the almost non-existent days I did take off, I had an interesting experience when I took my son to…
It’s a bank holiday, and I decided to do something for me instead of work. I chose to rewatch The Black Godfather on Netflix. The documentary tells the story of Clarence Avant. As those who knew him shared, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what he does, but one thing they all agree on is that…
This week felt like Black women were getting a lot of stick, nothing unusual, but definitely pronounced. If we’re not being gleefully vilified, we’re being left out altogether. JUDGING THE BEEB: WHERE ARE THE BLACK WOMEN ON STRICTLY?! When I saw one of my faves celebrating the latest Strictly Come Dancing line-up, I watched with…
Can we celebrate Miriam Jimoh, please? Like can we stand up bone straight and applaud her? Loudly. Earlier this evening, her digital supermarket, Oja, announced that it had fulfilled its last orders in July and ceased trading. My instant reaction was shock. My second reaction was solidarity. I’m genuinely heartbroken for the brand and its…
This week has been tough. I had planned to do the Yes edition, which similarly to the Shonda Rhymes’ book, The Year of Yes, I would say yes to more things that bring me joy. However, I’ve been exposed to a particularly heavy news cycle. A lot is going on in the world that will…
Sometimes I feel like words come into my head and spirit that won’t let me go. It comes very clear and silences everything around it. As soon as last week’s unboxing came out my spirit screamed the word AUDACITY. In this edition, we explore all facets of audacity and how that determination to commit to…
August is Black Business Month, which gives me an excuse to highlight a few Black businesses that I think deserve to be seen. BUSINESS EVENT: GET YOUR HUSTLE AND HEELS ON AND LEVEL UP If you’re just getting started in business or an established business person looking to network, get some support, talk things through…
Welcome to another week of me unpacking some of the things I’ve seen over the last seven days. I’m writing on my sofa with my poorly littlest, and I’ve spent the week thinking about purpose and positioning. It’s a place where lots of women around me seem to be as we evaluate who we are…
Welcome to The Week Unboxed! The summer holidays have officially started in our house so every day has started to feel like a Friday. Currently unboxing this past week to my newly created Summer Highs playlist and am ready to gush about the things the I loved about this week. Quote of the week I…
Running a business and being a mum is challenging. Having my mum around makes it infinitely easier. However, I know I need to create untouchable time with my kids. I decided to take my eldest to see a film and though I still haven’t mastered the art of bringing your own snacks – cinema is…
