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Day of Impact: Voices, Visions, and Vital Conversations in Glasgow
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Day of Impact: Voices, Visions, and Vital Conversations in Glasgow

I had the honour of contributing to two profoundly impactful events. My journey began at the Scottish Growth Summit. I was privileged to share the stage with a panel of phenomenal women in business and entrepreneurship: Mhairi Duncan, Professor Eleanor Shaw OBE, Sheila Hogan, and Alice Thompson. Reflection on inclusive events, voices, vision and the power of women support women to thrive.

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Creating Safe Spaces for Black Women in the Workplace 
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Creating Safe Spaces for Black Women in the Workplace 

Again, what safeguards are in place for Black professionals, particularly women, who are often asked to shoulder the responsibility of advocating for DEI in the workplace and are instantly left to weather the storm alone at the turning point?

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Embracing Consistent Allyship: A Call to Action in Light of LinkedIn's Trust and Safety Moderation Failure
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Embracing Consistent Allyship: A Call to Action in Light of LinkedIn's Trust and Safety Moderation Failure

The recent incident involving Dana Brownlee on LinkedIn, where she faced blatant racism and received inadequate support from the platform's Trust and Safety team, has brought to light a critical issue in our professional and online communities. As an antiracism educator and career development coach, I believe this is a pivotal moment to discuss the importance of consistent and committed allyship in combating systemic racism, especially in professional environments, particularly when such experiences and lack of support are vividly exposed.

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Scottish Growth Summit
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Scottish Growth Summit

Join me at the Scottish Growth Summit 2024, a premier event designed exclusively for women in business seeking growth opportunities. Discover valuable business connections, network with like-minded women, and gain insights from industry experts. Created by women in business, for women in business, this summit is tailored for small to medium-sized businesses in both the B2B and B2C sectors

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The Imperative of Ongoing Anti-Racism Work in Organisations</span>
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The Imperative of Ongoing Anti-Racism Work in Organisations

The lesson here is unambiguous. Ignoring anti-racism work doesn’t just fail individuals; it fails us all. In a world clamouring for justice, organisations can ill afford to delay or forgo measures that address systemic racism. As we reflect on this incident, it becomes a poignant reminder: anti-racism work is not a one-time checklist item; it’s a long-term commitment that requires ongoing effort, introspection, and change.

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The Importance of conversion, action and accountability in Allyship: Reflecting on a Memorable Panel with IoD and PwC

The Importance of conversion, action and accountability in Allyship: Reflecting on a Memorable Panel with IoD and PwC

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Glasgow’s Communities of Colour: Confronting Employability Challenges and Racism in the Workplace
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Glasgow’s Communities of Colour: Confronting Employability Challenges and Racism in the Workplace

A recent report by JRF highlighted the stark challenges faced by Glasgow's communities of colour, revealing systemic failures in employability services and rampant workplace racism. While our own research, conducted last year, echoed these sentiments, it was met with scepticism by decision-makers. The common response? "We need more data". But as our persistent engagements with Scottish Government departments and funding bodies demonstrate, the issue goes beyond mere data.

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Black Female Contribution Erased – Again

Black Female Contribution Erased – Again

Far too often, the valuable contributions of black women are disregarded or erased, both in discussions and professional environments. Despite investing our time and energy to create inclusive spaces where everyone's voice is heard, we find that our contributions are deliberately excluded and erased.

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