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 …
Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 attacks, one of the darkest days in London’s recent history. On the morning of July 7, 2005, four suicide bombers targeted the capital’s public transport system during the rush hour commute. 52 lives were lost. More than 700 people were injured.Countless others were traumatised. And many lives were …
People often say to me,“You’re so lucky to have such an incredible sisterhood.”“You’re so lucky to have amazing women in your life.” But here’s the truth:It’s not luck. It never was. Building a strong, supportive community doesn’t just happen by chance. It takes intentional effort. It requires vulnerability. It demands commitment. And yes, sometimes it means showing up …
On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, something truly special happened in the heart of Westminster. In the historic House of Commons, over 100 guests — including 20 incredible young South Asian girls aged 13–18 — gathered to celebrate five years of Inspire Club. What began as a quiet community of women choosing courage over comfort has grown …
The red dust of The Gambia settled on my boots, a stark contrast to the verdant fields I’d imagined before embarking on this humanitarian trip with Khalsa Aid. What I witnessed was a landscape grappling with the harsh realities of water scarcity and the silent struggles of its young women. Yet, amidst the challenges, I …
“We must say “no” to what, in our heart, we don’t want. We must say “no” to doing things out of obligation, thereby cheating those important to us of the purest expression of our love. We must say “no” to treating ourselves, our health, our needs as not as important as someone else’s. We must …