by Guest Blogger - Odeth Richardson | Aug 4, 2025 | Reflections
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...
by Salha Kaitesi | Jun 18, 2025 | Reflections
I normally glide through events with quiet grace. Yesterday, I arrived like a walking whirlwind or in this case, the clumsy guest who managed to smash a perfectly innocent cup and saucer before the evening properly began. All thanks to my shoulder handbag, which...
by Salha Kaitesi | Jun 1, 2025 | Culture, Current Affairs, Lifestyle, Reflections
Saturday the 31st of May reminded me of the kind of joy that can’t be planned but always leaves a lasting mark. The kind that builds slowly through connection, recognition, and pride – and before you know it, you’re swept up in a moment that feels bigger...
by Salha Kaitesi | May 5, 2025 | Current Affairs, Lifestyle, Reflections
There’s something quietly radical about standing in front of a mirror and deciding how to wear your hair. No external pressures, no hidden codes of conformity, just you, your hands, and a singular moment of choice. Whether it’s soft coils, a neat bun, a head full of...
by Salha Kaitesi | Apr 28, 2025 | Reflections, Uncategorized
There’s a quiet kind of anger that comes when you realise your generosity has been taken for granted. Not because you expected praise or rewards, but because you offered it from a genuine place, without conditions, without keeping score. You gave your time, your...
by Salha Kaitesi | Apr 9, 2025 | Lifestyle, Reflections
There are days when I wake up full of ideas and purpose, emails to send, projects to move forward, stories to tell, and change to make. But then there are days like today. Days that feel slower, heavier. Where my mind drifts through thoughts, and my heart feels a...
