This Black Friday isn’t really about buying more things… at least not for me. Honestly? Most of us don’t need another sale. But a little boost in self-belief, confidence and visibility? That’s a different story. Here are three ways we can work together before the year wraps. If you’re ready to invest in your growth, …
There was a time when I doubted almost everything about myself. My ideas.My voice.Even my right to take up space. I’d look around and see other women who seemed so confident, so certain and wonder what do they have that I don’t? It’s taken me years of reflection, growth, and many courageous conversations to realise …
I’ve been in my hometown, Wolverhampton, this week and my heart feels heavy. The recent attacks have shaken me deeply. First in Oldbury where a Sikh woman was raped. Then in Walsall where another young Sikh woman was subjected to a racially aggravated assault and rape. These aren’t faraway places I only know from the …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that always stirs something deep within me. Breast cancer touches so many lives and families, changing them forever.For me, it’s deeply personal. My brilliant Massiji (my maternal aunt) was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 48. She was vibrant, kind, full of life and gone far too soon. We lost …
When I stood at the base of the Himalayas, breathing in the thin, icy air, I realised something profound this wasn’t just a trek. It was a mirror. Every step towards Everest Base Camp reflected the steps I’d been taking internally for years: away from fear, and towards growth. It’s funny how life works. My …
Some conversations change everything. Not because they’re easy, but because they invite us to grow. This month inside Inspire Club, our theme is Courageous Conversations and it’s one that’s been sitting with me deeply. Over the years, I’ve realised that real growth doesn’t come from the comfortable chats where everyone nods along. It’s born from the ones …
There’s something magical about September. The air shifts. The light changes. The world starts to exhale after the rush of summer. And while the rest of the world might wait for January to set goals and start fresh, I’ve come to believe something different: September is the new January. Especially for us mamas. Maybe it’s …
“I want to live a big life, a bold life. One that’s mine, completely and unapologetically mine.I don’t want to tiptoe through life, holding my breath, hoping nothing breaks.” The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel The first time I heard these words, something in me stopped.I paused the episode.Rewound it.Listened again.And again. Because it wasn’t just a …
Degrees? Tick.Determination? Tick.Career progression? Nowhere in sight. I’ve got the BA. I’ve got the MSc. Universities gave me qualifications. But they didn’t give me the roadmap. No one taught me how to navigate the workplace as a South Asian woman: how to advocate for myself, how to show up with confidence, how to break through …
For a long time, I thought imposter syndrome meant something was wrong with me. That I lacked confidence. That I wasn’t good enough. That I didn’t belong. But over time and with a lot of reflection I began to see the truth. Imposter syndrome isn’t always a personal failing. For many South Asian women, it’s …