Today (September 15) is World Afro Day. Created by Michelle De Leon seven years ago, I always look at the day fondly as the first publicist to promote the event, taking it global. Though the topic of hair sounds innocuous, it continues to be a bone of contention in schools and the workplace with some…
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…
So I sloped off the challenge for a few days because of deadlines that kept me chained to my proverbial desk and because I’ve actually taken yesterday and today off. Ok, technically, I added more touches to a website I’m building for a client, but that was light touch. It’s a 4 -day weekend because…
So technically I missed a day but we keep going. As I waited for my first meeting of the day (a meeting with our Finance Lead), I realised that this is my every day: multiple scenes, multiple tabs, multiple meetings and me. Some days, business is not sexy. It’s me in my hoodie, head down,…
Today I was on location in my mode as Publicist for the latest Theatre Peckham project and it was the first time I’d ever been to Peckham Rye station and I’ve lived in South on and off for 30 years plus. What I love about Peckham is that it retains its authentic, deeply African and…
It’s just gone 11:30 in the evening when I take this shot. It’s all part of a decision I made to be intentional about my self care. My mum thinks I’m crazy as I tell her I’m popping out to take a photo with no further information, but I’m desperate to get started. I’ve been…
It’s that time again to look at what the word of my year should be. My spirit has looked the last year of us being CURIOUS, *how* can we make things happen and that has opened the world up for me. But after curiosity, action is required. Action that can be uncomfortable, that won’t necessarily…
I truly believe the universe is constantly pulling strings to make things happen. A bit like the film Sliding Doors, a myriad of moments happen unbeknownst to us to bring people together. A few weeks ago I appeared in PR Week writing about Stormzy. I ultimately also appeared on BBC Radio on my friend Devon…
I deserve pretty things. That’s such an important statement for me to see. I’m currently having lunch in the Leonardo Royal Hotel St Pauls, waiting for the announcement of the winners of the BBBAwards later tonight. I’ve decided to stay overnight so I can have one night where I’m not kicked in the head by…
Every year I pull together images to inspire me on my journey in life. I also put images of people who I admire: my go-to people Ozwald Boateng, Rihanna, Bozoma St. John and Akua Agyemfra have been on my board for the last two years minimum. In 2022 two new people made the list: Issa…
