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A Review: The Power

A Review: The Power

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A Review: Sista Sister

A Review: Sista Sister

The long awaited follow up to I am Not Your Babymother is finally here and phew is it good.To say that I’ve been sitting here with baited breath would be pretty accurate, we have known for a while that Candice was going to be giving us another piece of herself but just how much and just how good it was going to be? That was the question. Usually I like to start my reviews with a bit of an…

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[Who's THAT Girl?] Anisha Joshi

[Who’s THAT Girl?] Anisha Joshi

Who are ya?  I would like to start this piece by stating that Anisha is a babe, not only has she changed many a life with her back-cracking-wizardry, she offers practical and easy to follow advice on her instagram, which has been growing steadily over the last few years. She has over 13 years experience as an osteopath and currently runs her own clinic in London, where she is now based…

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[Who's THAT Girl?] Eunice Olumide, MBE

[Who’s THAT Girl?] Eunice Olumide, MBE

WHO ARE YA?“A bit of a polymath I think, it’s in my nature!” And that she is, to give you a laundry list Eunice is a fashion model, art curator, producer, writer, and actress.  And if all of that wasn’t enough she fills her spare time with hobbies that most of us would call pretty successful careers, Eunice DJ’s at music festivals and is an accomplished public speaker. It should come as no shock…

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A Review: Exciting Times

A Review: Exciting Times

When we first meet Ava, a 22 year old Dublin girl living in Hong Kong, who describes herself as “good at men”, she is teaching English by day and living in a cramped house share by night. Ava seems distant, likeable enough but a bit lost. She left Ireland so soon after her graduation she was almost still wearing her cap and gown and hasn’t really fit into TEFL life. She teaches the grammar class…

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7 True Crime Documentary Recommendations from a True Crime Addict

7 True Crime Documentary Recommendations from a True Crime Addict

See No EvilIf you are a little tired of the traditional true crime shows, this is a bit of you! See No Evil takes a different route to retelling true-crime stories (which is pretty tough to do in such a saturated market)The concept is simple, this show focuses on crimes that have been solved using CCTV and retells the stories piece by piece using real video surveillance used in police…

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Dear Jenny...

Dear Jenny…

I never thought that I would write a love letter to someone other than my bae, on Valentine’s day, yet here we are. It’s only right, as during this series I am gushing over those that came before me that I say hello, hi and thank you so ever much to the Lady Of Soul.

Jenny Francis was at the helm of Choice FM for most of my life, it is no surprise that hers was the longest running…

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Trisha Goddard Changed My Life

Trisha Goddard Changed My Life

Life wasn’t the same after 2004, before then you could count on Trisha. Every weekday morning, rain or shine, she would be there. Helping people find their long lost family members, finding out who stole the money from nan’s purse or even helping those who have had their hearts broken learn to love again. You knew what you were getting with Trisha. One of my fondest memories was is of me sipping…

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Summer 2020: How To Staycation

Summer 2020: How To Staycation

All bets flights are off! The jury is in. The judge has banged the gavel and there is no travel this here summer 2020 (for me anyway.) Whilst some are risking it all for a little European getaway, I am not that brave. I think it is safe to say that hardly any of us truly know how to do the right thing when it comes to  this pandemic, the thought of having to isolate for a fortnight after being…

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[Who's THAT Girl?] Black Girls Brunch

[Who’s THAT Girl?] Black Girls Brunch

Who are ya? Hi I’m Cairo! Black Girls Brunch is an event space for Black Women to socialise and network in a fun and safe environment. Our main events consist of guest speakers, a facilitated workshop, a discussion and of course food and networking. We also provide gift bags to each of our attendants; these are predominately made up of Black Women Owned or co-owned businesses. We have partnered…

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[Who's THAT Girl?] Daddyless Daughters

[Who’s THAT Girl?] Daddyless Daughters

Who are ya? Daddyless Daughters is a community production company providing teenage girls and women with a platform to creatively express themselves

How did you get here? Our Founder, Aliyah Ali has lived experience of growing up in a household which was fuelled by domestic violence, alcohol dependency and mental health illnesses. Aliyah quickly found herself vulnerable to some of London’s most…

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How To Say No How to say no? The question that has popped into the mind of every girl at least once but I suspect hundreds of times throughout her life.

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A Review: Clap When You Land

A Review: Clap When You Land

When I first saw the title of this book I thought “finally, someone who thinks like me!” I am that cringe person who bursts into applause every-time a flight I am on lands safely on the tarmac, much to the the horror of my travel companion and anyone who happens to be in earshot. The title of this book, along with the brightly coloured covered may fool you into thinking that this is a joyful…

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What Is In A Name?

What Is In A Name?

What is in a name?.. A question that has been pondered since a fictional teenager was hanging over her balcony pining over the bad-boy. Juliet will have you thinking that a name means nothing. That a label or title only has as much power as you give it. I am here to tell you that Shakespeare clearly didn’t think outside of the “roses smell sweet” box with this sentiment.

If we are going to speak…

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Say Something.

As the UK eases lockdown and the world feels as though it is on fire, it’s really easy to feel as though you are not doing enough. There are mixed messages absolutely everywhere. Ones telling you to stay home, ones telling you to go out and march for what is right. But what are you meant to do?

Honestly, if you have read any of my articles before you will know that very rarely do I possess the…

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Say Something.

As the Uk eases lockdown and the world feels as though it is on fire, it’s really easy to feel as though you are not doing enough. There are mixed messages absolutely everywhere. Ones telling you to stay home, ones telling you to go out and march for what is right. But what are you meant to do?

Honestly, if you have read any of my articles before you will know that very rarely do I possess the…

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[Who's THAT Girl?] Joyce Kudia

[Who’s THAT Girl?] Joyce Kudia

Every two weeks we will introduce you to someone you need to be following with “Who’s That Girl?” A section dedicated to some of the ladies who are killing it in a different kind of field to your normal “merking it at life so get a feature in the magazines” way.

Introducing Miss Joyce K! A private chef hailing from London via Congo, Joyce’s food and her easy to follow, step by step recipes have…

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