SPOTLIGHT

Award winning solicitor Dawn Brathwaite LLP has had an illustrious career to date and has used her platform to promote diversity, equity and inclusion for many years.

Chi Onwurah was born in Wallsend and raised in Kenton and is deeply rooted in the vibrant city of Newcastle.

Now, as Labour's representative for Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Central), she strives to ensure that every child has the opportunity she was fortunate to receive - a chance to learn, grow and contribute to this democratic society.

Helen Grant OBE is a politician who has served as the MP for Maidstone and The Weald since 2010.

Helen was the first black woman of mixed heritage to be elected as a Conservative MP and selected as a candidate to stand for a Conservative-held parliamentary seat.

Toks is a British-Nigerian businesswoman and the founder of The Baby Cot Shop, a luxury baby furniture brand based in London.

She also hosts the acclaimed podcast, Living Inside Out with Toks, and is a sought after speaker best known for her authentic storytelling style.

Meet Joanne Blake, entrepreneur, mother and carer who has created the fabulous Swimscarf to inspire more people from the Black Asian community to worry less about wet hair and more about the many benefits of swimming, irrespective of length, locs, weaves or curls!

Pooja is a strategic, optimistic, and fun-loving person in her circle. She comes from India – the land of diverse cultures and spirituality. She is an author and contributing bestselling author of four books. She is a Global Speaker and the Founder of Lotus Soul 9.

We're back with James. Since our last chat he was shortlisted for the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award in the National Diversity Awards 2022, recognised as ‘One to Watch’ in Social Entrepreneur Index 2022 and was named “Accelerate Entrepreneur of the Year 2021” by EY Foundation.

Domestic abuse survivor Victoria Griffith is a multi-award-winning transformational life coach and trainer. She is a best-selling author of Unshakeable You, as well as a much sought after inspirational speaker.

Jenny Mein describes herself as an artist and designer first, but used her love of art and Jamaica to launch the elegant and stylish Jenny Mein Designs.

Sharon Simpson works in residential interior design but her background is in life coaching & portrait photography.

Sophia Bailey-Larsen is a Napoleon Hill Certified Leadership Instructor, teaching Think and Grow Rich principles to women in business via online events; as well as being an award-winning Vision Creation Mentor.

Patience (aka The Visionary Introverted Woman) is a Business Strategist for leadership, corporate training and speaking.  She has leveraged her introverted strengths to thrive and stand out in an extroverted world.