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The Little Place Making a Big Difference in Blyth
Today, I'm working from Tales Without Borders. Like many people, I can work from almost anywhere - home, a cafe, a...
The Real Risk Isn’t Failure, It’s Getting Too Comfortable
Complacency doesn’t arrive loudly. It slips in quietly. It settles into your routines, your...
This Year Broke My Trust, But Not My Purpose
October has always carried a special weight for me. It’s Teakisi’s anniversary month and, of...
This Year Broke My Trust, But Not My Purpose
October has always carried a special weight for me. It’s Teakisi’s anniversary month and, of course Black History Month - a time I often look forward to, not just for the celebration, but for the vibrancy it brings. It’s also a reminder to look around and within, to...
The Day I Realised I Was Black
On September 20th, I will stand alongside other women of Black and Asian heritage at an event called She Rises: Rooted in Purpose. I’m no longer often in a space like this so I’m really looking forward to it. There is something almost sacred about such...
Rising From The Ashes: My Story of Finding Strength And Voice
Some years ago, I arrived in the North East carrying hope and promise. I’d just been recognised as Employee of the Year at Brent Social Services, and I stepped onto new ground feeling confident and ready to make a difference. But that first welcome wasn’t kind. I was...
Built From The Ground Up
Change doesn’t always start in boardrooms or government offices - it begins with the people who live and breathe the realities of their communities every single day. Grassroots communities hold a power that’s often overlooked. They see the challenges firsthand,...
The Day Karma Knocked Loudly
Karma has always intrigued me. It’s not just some abstract notion floating in the ether; it’s the undeniable ripple effect of our actions echoing back to us in ways we often don’t expect. It holds us accountable, whether we like it or not, and reminds us that every...
Movie Review: Conclave
It’s not often that I watch a film that fully captivates me, but Conclave managed to do just that. From the opening scene, I was engrossed, completely immersed in a story that demanded my full attention. For nearly two hours, the world faded into the background as...





