Five years ago, as I was turning 40, I asked myself a question: If I reached the end of my life, what would I regret not doing? I wrote a list. Then I started doing something about it. I called it Project No Regrets. Some of the things on that list were big. I wanted to …
I’ve met and heard from many incredible, inspirational women over the years. But being in the room listening to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe felt different. Like so many people, I had followed her story from afar. I’d watched Prisoner 951. I’d followed her husband Richard’s relentless campaign to bring her home. But there is something very different about …
I recently spent an evening listening to Carrie Green, the founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association and one of the original pioneers of online community building and membership businesses. As someone who has spent years building Asian Women MEAN Business and the Inspire Club, I know that creating a successful community takes far more than …
An evening with the OG, Meera Syal. A true trailblazer who has paved the way for generations of brown women to pursue their dreams, embrace their ambitions and create their own adventures. There is something incredibly special about being in the same room as a woman whose visibility helped you imagine what might be possible …
Today, I walked through the doors of 10 Downing Street to take part in an important conversation about the Sikh community in Britain. It was an incredible opportunity. But if I’m completely honest, imposter syndrome walked in with me. That familiar voice began asking: Do I really belong in this room? Am I qualified enough …
A visit to The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition at Kensington Palace left me thinking about power, resistance and why the stories of South Asian women must never be allowed to disappear. Last Saturday, I spent the afternoon on a walking history tour before visiting The Last Princesses of Punjab exhibition at Kensington Palace. I went expecting …
If you’re a South Asian woman working in HR and you’ve found yourself wondering, “What’s next for my career?” — you’re not alone. Perhaps you’re ready for promotion but keep getting overlooked. Maybe you’ve built years of experience but still struggle to speak confidently about your achievements. Or perhaps you’re leading everyone else’s development while putting your own career …
As part of South Asian Heritage Month, Asian Women Mean Business was proud to host an inspiring evening of conversation, connection and personal development for South Asian women at Zindiya in Birmingham. The event brought together ambitious women from a range of industries and backgrounds to celebrate our heritage while exploring themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, …
On Saturday, we had the privilege of screening Mother Kili at the SikhLens Arts & Film Festival in Leicester. To see our film included alongside such an incredible programme of storytellers, filmmakers, artists, historians and changemakers was truly special. SikhLens has built a reputation for celebrating stories that inspire, educate and connect communities and we were honoured …
At Asian Women MEAN Business, we believe that stories have the power to inspire, challenge perspectives and create meaningful change. This South Asian Heritage Month, we’re bringing together an incredible community of women for an evening of conversation, connection and community at Zindiya Streatery in Moseley, Birmingham. More than just a networking event, this evening …