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How are we teaching young men to handle rejection?
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Unpacking Raye’s “Ice Cream Man.”
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Stay Shining – Remembering Riky Rick
DISRUPTOR
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Standing in solidarity and truth with Dianne Abbott
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The hypocrisy and inconsistency of international diplomacy
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Can we dissect the harmful messages of femininity coaching?
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Navigating the festive season as a single parent
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Taking to the skies with Magisto
Exploring how Magisto, a video creation and editing platform, can be your go-to tool for crafting compelling and engaging promotional videos.
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Making a difference brick by brick
Reflecting on today’s radio interview with BBC Radio WM to promote The Haven’s buy-a-brick campaign. which also ended up being a feature on the BBC News website.
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Bonding over branded cupcakes
For our GSK Impact Awards film shoot in a refuge, I made Haven-branded cupcakes with my little helper – a meaningful bonding experience which sparked some necessary conversations.
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I am a TEDx Speaker!
After overcoming my unexpected pre-talk nerves and a momentary lapse on stage, I can now proudly say that I am a TEDx Speaker! My talk emphasised the importance of challenging gender norms and fostering a cultural shift to combat V.A.W.G.
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Taking to the skies with Magisto
Exploring how Magisto, a video creation and editing platform, can be your go-to tool for crafting compelling and engaging promotional videos.
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Making a difference brick by brick
Reflecting on today’s radio interview with BBC Radio WM to promote The Haven’s buy-a-brick campaign. which also ended up being a feature on the BBC News website.
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Bonding over branded cupcakes
For our GSK Impact Awards film shoot in a refuge, I made Haven-branded cupcakes with my little helper – a meaningful bonding experience which sparked some necessary conversations.
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I am a TEDx Speaker!
After overcoming my unexpected pre-talk nerves and a momentary lapse on stage, I can now proudly say that I am a TEDx Speaker! My talk emphasised the importance of challenging gender norms and fostering a cultural shift to combat V.A.W.G.
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CREATIVE
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Personal branding: Leading with your passions & engaging with authenticity
Personal branding starts with self-awareness. It is not just about photoshoots and choosing fonts and colours. Being aware of who you are and staying true to that when showcasing your personality and upselling yourself can be crucial to the kind of opportunities you can attract.
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Read this before you rush to progress your next BIG idea
A warning against hastily pursuing big ideas without proper planning. Big dreams patience, discipline, thoughtful action, and strategic planning.
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Happy Birthday Hue!
Song title: 3. You Can Do ItAlbum: Hue (Audio Last Will & Testament)Artist: Mickey Factz Wayback Wednesday – a year ago today we launched this web
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Warrior VOICES
Scholar
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How my daughter is teaching me to be my authentic self
Moving my daughter to a new school in Year 5 was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, despite the challenges and doubts from others. Ava faced bullying for being herself and refusing to conform. Her new environment embraced her, rekindled her love for learning and boosted her confidence. The experience is a reminder that sometimes, we just need to find our people.
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How people-pleasing affects your confidence
Struggling with people-pleasing? Look no further. Read to find out how I constant prioritisation of others over your own needs can erode your confidence.
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Boosting self-esteem: How I faked confidence till I got it
You are what you think! A few tips on overcoming imposter syndrome and boosting self-esteem.