Continuing our series of profiles of women of colour making their mark in business and across industry. Mariatu Turay is the founder of Gitas Portal, a mid-market, luxury brand, known for its clever use of African wax prints to create sophisticated, feminine and beautiful styles. The brand is not just about beautiful quality clothes, but promotes a positive image and…
Inspired by the work of their author, the entrepreneur and influencer Jessica Huie, and excited by other diversity initiatives in the publishing industry, Hay House UK has launched an initiative to attract more writers of colour. ‘Diverse Wisdom’ will roll out a programme of events and opportunities, starting with a competition for aspiring authors of colour…
So this month’s column is a little different. I am going to share snippets of my thoughts, journal and Facebook posts from the last two weeks because sometimes, I think a point needs more life to serve better. So… Tues 24th July I was honoured to host the first PRECIOUS Lifestyle Awards at Google HQ in London….
Held at Google’s headquarters in Central London, the inaugural Precious Lifestyle Awards saw some of the most creative British women of colour awarded for their enterprise. The diverse range of finalists included months-old start-up entrepreneurs, women challenging the status quo and mothers with their children in tow. Each one reflecting excellence from across the creative…