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Chloe Jessamy: How being a mum makes me stronger
I started out as a mum quite young, and didn’t I just know it back then? Everyone I met would always state the obvious. From the age of 17 I had to worry about putting a roof over our heads, paying the bills and giving my daughter everything she needed. It also...
Slept on or dark skinned? Chante Joseph talks colourism in the UK music scene
Between Salty Steff and Mabel the space for dark-skinned black women in UK music is fairly slim. Every new day seems to breed another breathy, bomber-jacket, lightbright ‘singer’ and it is no surprise that people are getting bored. That’s not to say they’re...
University College Union USS strikes: If you can’t beat them, join them
I remember the buzz (or lack of) around university that comes when the first semester is over. January exams, coursework deadlines and the rush to cram in as much before the year ends sees many students in the library into the early hours of the morning, with a...
Spring 2018 predictions for the fashion conscious
This spring prepare for a blast from the past and future. We are in for some sheer, metallic and plastic looks for this season. If you believe that the fashion trends of the early 2000’s are ending, you are wrong. The fashion industry has taken a big turn in...
Three things I would have done to maximise my student loan
They say hindsight is a wonderful thing. It can be in the sense that reflecting on past experiences helps you to avoid future mistakes. It also allows you to guide others into making better decisions than you had, so you can act as a sort of wiser elder. I...
The Fine Line Between Self-Care & Selfishness
If you spend a few hours around a baby or toddler, you will see that they act in accordance to their natural desire to survive and be looked after. They do not care if their parent is in the middle of an important conversation, they will cry for food when...
4 Tips to Improve Your Financial Health
Being physically healthy is a state we all wish to achieve and maintain. It involves the daily practice of dedication, self-discipline and balance. Financial health is no different and with the following habits in place, anyone can ensure they are on the...
The ultimate internship guide
It’s the first day of your summer internship and your expectations are high. You’ve envisioned yourself walking into the office, everyone eager to know about you and help you. You expect to be given tasks that have meaning and for your day to end with a...
The Importance of Representation
Attending an all-girls grammar school for seven years meant that it was no surprise to see people head off to Oxford or Cambridge at the end of their education. Every year, there were a handful of applicants invited for interviews and accepted into both...
5 Tips for Starting a Successful Business
Entrepreneurship is in vogue right now and that is great. However, if you do not know how to go about it, you could end up being frustrated. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint hearted. Whilst I was in university, I sold contact lenses in order to have...
The 5-step guide to perfecting your graduate CV
As a soon to be graduate, one of the things that is almost constantly on my mind these days is the job I will go into once I’m finished. After hearing so many speak of graduate schemes, interviews, job applications and more, it can become daunting thinking that the...
Student drop-out rates linked to high stress over finances
Too many individuals education is the key to success, financial stability and even wealth. To those coming from poorer backgrounds, education is considered as a way out of poverty and a way into the job market. This is so that one can build a better future...
How the Women’s March inspired a new era of resistance
January 21st 2017 was the first day of Donald Trump’s US presidency. However, Trump was not met with a cheering crowd but an active protest against his office. Women took part in a worldwide protest advocating for their rights, triggered by Trump’s success...
4 Keys to Personal Growth
The phrase ‘finding yourself’ usually denotes personal development achieved on your own accord. To get a better sense of who you are as an individual, it can sometimes be thought that you have to spend as much time with yourself as possible in order to know...
Media Representations and Impact on the Lives of Black Men and Boys
The London riots of 2011 shook the UK, raising concerns around the covert racism in our justice system. The fatal shooting of unarmed black man, Mark Duggan created an uproar and chaos across England. This played a major part in raising racial tensions...
4 most important finance books for financial maturity
In my earlier post How to gain financial maturity in 4 easy steps; I spoke about the importance of financial knowledge. I should hope that post gave you a head start on planning and preparation. However, I now hope that this post will help you to invest in...
Tips to get you through your final year at university
Final year is always the year where students realise that there is no space for mistakes. The pressure to graduate with good grades can make anybody go crazy. The workload is ridiculous and although you are trying to stay on top of things, the workload is...
3 Reasons Why Professionalism Is Essential In The Workplace
Professionalism is essential as it allows you to have a flourishing career. It also allows you to create great relationships with your clients. People who display professionalism have great careers because they are able to maintain healthy lasting...
Ways To Reach Financial Maturity At A Young Age
Financial freedom is one of the biggest accomplishments that each and every one of us is aiming for. When I speak of financial freedom, I’m not speaking about the freedom to be able to afford anything you want in life, although that would be a luxury, I am...
Four ways a lousy mentor is destroying your career
Having a mentor is great in all aspects of life. Receiving business mentoring is even greater, because it allows you to avoid minor mistakes. These mistakes could be detrimental to your business growth, saving you a lot of hassle. However as great as mentoring can...