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The Weight Of Being The Strong One

When Your Strength Becomes Your Armour You’re the one people turn to. The steady one. The capable one. The one who always holds it down. Probably, the big sister, wife or mother who everyone depends on! You know how to keep moving, how to manage, how to show up even...

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High-Achieving Women Are Burning Out, While Mediocrity is Thriving

Why the Wrong People Keep Winning International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the systemic barriers that continue to hold women back. One of the most frustrating realities that many high-achieving women face is the exhausting demand...

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5 Daily Habits To Accelerate Your Glow Up

Unwrapping Yourself We talk a lot about self-care—luxurious baths, spa days, journaling, and soft girl aesthetics—but let’s be real: self-care without self-discovery is just a surface-level fix. True self-love isn’t just about treating yourself like royalty; it’s about knowing yourself like your favourite playlist—every high, every low, and every hidden...

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Black Expression: Celebration of Culture, Resistance & Victory

Kendrick Lamar’s Performance in the Context of Black History Month The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in American culture, bringing together sports, entertainment, and an audience of millions. But beyond the touchdowns and halftime spectacles, the Super Bowl has also become a platform for deeper social and...

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Even Superwomen Take a Moment to Exhale

The Power of Rest and Renewal In a society that often rewards constant hustle and the idea of “doing it all,” the importance of rest can get lost in the noise. For many women, particularly women from diverse backgrounds, the pressure to continually prove ourselves, overcome barriers, and achieve success...

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Collective Trauma and the Recent Riots in the UK

The Psychological Aftermath The recent riots in the United Kingdom have brought to the forefront a complex and deeply rooted issue that has reverberated across the country casting a harsh spotlight on the deep-seated racial issues that have long plagued the nation. These events are not isolated incidents, but rather...

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Misogynoir: The Pyramid of Hate

The Pyramid of Hate The recent demonisation of Diane Abbott by one of the Conservative Party’s biggest donors expressed a level of racism in Britain that most of us would find unacceptable. Dehumanising language has been the precursor to racist violence, lynchings and mass murder throughout history. This hierarchal pyramid...

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5 Ways Black Women Are Masking

What is Masking? Masks have been one of the many adaptations that enable us to survive and thrive, despite the stressors of the workplace or our external environments. At times, we all feel vulnerable, experience pain or feel afraid. And, feelings of dependency or inadequacy are often expressed in our...

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Inspiring Inclusion

Inspiring Inclusion #IWD2024 Inspire Inclusion encourages everyone to recognise the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, including those from marginalised communities. One of the key pillars of promoting and inspiring Inclusion is the promotion of diversity into leadership and decision-making positions. This International Women's Day, it's...

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Big ideas, Bethlehem & detachment

Kitchen ceilings As I rushed around, frantically grabbing the final presents. I couldn't help but wonder why I always ended up in this chaotic situation. Every year, I promised myself that I would be more organised and avoid leaving everything to the last minute. But here I was, on Christmas...

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