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Ebere Lucy Okafor – The Girl Her Mother Was Praying Not To Have

Some stories begin with a business idea. Others begin much earlier, quietly taking shape through childhood, family and the experiences we carry with us.For Ebere Lucy Okafor, the story began with her mother What do you remember about your mother’s experience of...

Meet The Other Kaitesi

There are some names you hear all the time. And then there are names you almost never hear. Kaitesi is one of those names for me. This summer, my husband and I were watching the European Championships on television when I heard it. “Kaitesi.” I looked at the screen....

Who Shows Up When Nobody Else Will?

Working in the refugee sector for the last few years, there are dark days when it feels like the world is a pretty grim place, with the relentless rise of anti-migrant sentiment. In one weekend alone, media coverage was dominated by men in black wearing balaclavas...

Born With a Silver Spoon. So Why Is Benjamin Still Figuring It Out?

Some career stories are carefully mapped out from the beginning. Others are built through a series of unexpected turns, missed opportunities, new interests and decisions that only make sense when you look back. Benjamin Kavubu’s story is certainly not a conventional...

Ebere Lucy Okafor – The Girl Her Mother Was Praying Not To Have

Some stories begin with a business idea. Others begin much earlier, quietly taking shape through childhood, family and the experiences we carry with us.For Ebere Lucy Okafor, the story began with her mother What do you remember about your mother’s experience of...

Meet The Other Kaitesi

There are some names you hear all the time. And then there are names you almost never hear. Kaitesi is one of those names for me. This summer, my husband and I were watching the European Championships on television when I heard it. “Kaitesi.” I looked at the screen....

Who Shows Up When Nobody Else Will?

Working in the refugee sector for the last few years, there are dark days when it feels like the world is a pretty grim place, with the relentless rise of anti-migrant sentiment. In one weekend alone, media coverage was dominated by men in black wearing balaclavas...

Born With a Silver Spoon. So Why Is Benjamin Still Figuring It Out?

Some career stories are carefully mapped out from the beginning. Others are built through a series of unexpected turns, missed opportunities, new interests and decisions that only make sense when you look back. Benjamin Kavubu’s story is certainly not a conventional...

Is Being Busy Costing You Business?

Is Being Busy Costing You Business?

One of the biggest misconceptions I come across is that being busy automatically means your business is doing well. In reality, being busy and being visible are two very different things. I've spoken to countless business owners over the years who genuinely have...

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The Final Chamber

The Final Chamber

It was 1 year ago that I was last at the Co-op Live in Manchester. The dulcet tones of Dr John Cooper Clarke and Linton Kwesi Johnson were the order of that day. But March 2026 brought an entirely different proposition, and that was the Wu Tang Clan. Not only that but...

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The Day Karma Knocked Loudly

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...

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Movie Review: Conclave

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...

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