Aaliyah Riaz

Junior Trade, Schools & Libraries Marketing Officer at Walker Books

Aaliyah is a Junior Trade Schools and Libraries Marketing Officer at Walker Books, a children’s book publisher and her main goal in her job is to get their books and marketing materials into as many schools, libraries, and bookshops as possible.

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Aaron Akinyemi

Multimedia Broadcast Journalist and Producer

Aaron is a Multimedia Broadcast Journalist and Producer, and his film pieces and stories focus on global social issues and human rights, typically with a focus on Africa.

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Abraham Adeyemi

Screenwriter, Director, and Producer

Abraham creates stories for film and TV, alongside being a screenwriter and he is also the founder of Creative Blue Balls UK - a production company.

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Adam Patel

Scheme Interface Manager, Network Rail

Adam is a Scheme Interface Manager for Network Rail, and he ensures that all works are carried out correctly.

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Aershey Khan

Junior User Researcher, Nexer Digital

Aershey is a Junior User Researcher for Nexer Digital.

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Ama Ofori-Darko

Fundraising Manager, Royal Opera House.

Ama is a Fundraising Manager for Royal Opera House, raising money through campaigns and appeals.

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Amber Muotto

Freelance Entertainment Publicist

Amber is a Freelance Entertainment Publicist who recently launched her own agency.

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Amina Adewusi

Software Engineer, The Guardian

Amina is a Software Engineer at the Guardian, and she writes Scala.

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Aminah Ali

Co-Founder and Marketing Director, Redefining Concepts

Aminah is the Co-Founder and Marketing Director of creative marketing agency Redefining Concepts. She has also modelled for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Adidas and ASOS.

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Ammar Ebrahim

Journalist, BBC News

Ammar is a Journalist at BBC News, and he makes short documentaries, writes articles, and does radio reports on current affairs issues that are impacting under-represented communities around the UK.

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Anna-Marie Descartes

Presenter and Entrepreneur, House of Embrace

Anna-Marie is a Presenter and Entrepreneur, having founded House of Embrace along with hosting the talk show “Live With Anne-Marie”.

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Ashni Lakhani

Digital Producer / Broadcast Journalist, BBC News

Ashni is a Digital Producer / Broadcast Journalist at BBC News, and her favourite part of her job is telling people’s stories that otherwise wouldn’t be part of the news agenda.

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Ayesha Gardiner

Strategy Lead, Shape History

Ayesha is a Strategy Lead at Shape History, and she creates and develops the strategy behind communication campaigns for social justice.

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Brenda Juliet

Freelance Music Publicist

Brenda is a Freelance Music Publicist whose role is primarily looking after an artist’s reputation.

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Brindha Deb

Trainee Lawyer

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Claudine Adeyemi

Sole Legal Counsel, Wefarm

Claudine is the Sole Legal Counsel at Wefarm and Founder and CEO at CareerEar.

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Daniel Oyebamiji

Academy Communications Officer, Chelsea Football Club

Daniel is the Academy Communications Officer for Chelsea Football Club, covering the academy games.

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Daoud

Co-Founder and Creative Director, Lyme Studios

Daoud is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Lyme Studios, a London based production company / creative agency. He has shot for multiple brands, and is now focussing on expanding his business.

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Em Kwenortey

Assistant Commissioner for Podcasts, BBC

Em is the Assistant Commissioner for Podcasts at the BBC.

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Emmanuel Awoyelu

Teacher, Primary School

Emmanuel is a Primary School Teacher, SENCo and school governor. He is also the director of a mentoring programme “The Reach Out Project”.

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Emeka Forbes

Political Consultant, WA Communications

Emeka tackles political challenges for businesses and charities through providing advice and guidance.

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Emmanuel Omodeinde

Editorial Assistant, John Murray Press

Emmanuel is an Editorial Assistant at John Murray Press. He has also completed an internship at 4th Estate and William Collins.

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Enam Kamassa

Freelance Creative, by.Enam

Enam is a YouTuber, photographer, and freelance creative.

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Faisa Mohamed

Program Coordinator, Facebook (Contractor)

Faisa is a Program Coordinator at Facebook (contractor), having previously worked at Bumble and Peanut.

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Faisal Choudhry

Founder, Freshly Grounded

Faisal is the Founder of Freshly Grounded, a podcast and media house.

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Farah Ahmed

Climate Justice Lead, Julie’s Bicycle

Farah is a Climate Justice Lead / Events Coordinator at environmental arts charity Julie’s Bicycle, and she says the best part of her job is speaking to and meeting incredible people.

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Farihah Choudhury

Public Health Practitioner, Hampshire County Council

Farihah is a Public Health Practitioner for Hampshire County Council, and is a registered nutritionist.

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Gemma Suyat

Co-Founder, Lunes

Gemma is the Co-Founder of Lunes, a creative studio based in the Royal Docks.

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Giovanna Mae

Freelance Music Publicist

Giovanna is a Freelance Music Publicist and is essentially the middle woman between an artist and press.

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Hafsa Ali

Product Designer, ClearScore

Hafsa is a Product Designer at ClearScore, a fin-tech company and she is also an artist.

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Hamed Darvishian

Sales Manager, Mintel

Hamed is a Sales Manager for the UK & the Nordics team at Mintel, a leading market intelligence agency and his job focuses on supporting clients and ensuring they got the most out of their subscription.

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Hamza Riaz

Writer & Editor-in-Chief at Mic Cheque

Hamza is the Editor-in-Chief at Mic Cheque, a hip hop platform that publishes articles and social media material on British and American rap.

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Hannah Parvaz

Head of Growth, Curio

Hannah is Head of Growth at Curio, and she also runs a consultancy on the side, focused on helping new apps grow. She is also a mentor at GrowthMentor, and has won App Marketer of the Year.

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Hassan Motiwala

Freelance Copywriter and Writer

Hassan is a Freelance Copywriter and Writer, currently working as a Temp Community and Social Media Manager at an indie games publisher.

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Hibaq Osman

Poet

Hibaq released her first full poetry collection ‘Where the Memory Was’ in October 2020, and continues to inspire through her words.

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Hibo

Junior Front-End Engineer, Stairway

Hibo is a Junior Front-End Engineer at Stairway, an EdTech startup looking to improve accessibility to STEM for 13-16 year olds. She also has a degree in Psychology and has worked as a Market Researcher previously.

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Inayah

GP Trainee, NHS

Inayah is a GP Trainee based in Northeast London, and will qualify in under 2 years as a GP. She has completed placements in gastroenterology, obstetrics, medicine and surgery.

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Isabel Adomakoh Young

Actor and Voiceover Artist

Isabel is an Actor and Voiceover Artist, and she gets hired by companies to be in the media they are making.

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Jahied Ahmed

Senior Account Director, Transmission agency

Jahied is a Senior Account Director at Transmission Agency, and he leads a team that manages a set of accounts and works across a variety of different campaigns.

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Jasmin Mistry

Speech and Language Therapist

Jasmin is a Speech and Language Therapist, providing treatment and support to children and adults who have difficulties communicating, eating, drinking, and swallowing.

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Jassa Ahluwalia

Actor, Writer, Filmmaker, Activist and Broadcaster

Jassa does everything - he writes, acts, is an activist and is sometimes a broadcaster! He has acted in shows such as Some Girls, Peaky Blinders, and Unforgotten.

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Jasveen Bansal

Senior Marketing Executive, Farshore

Jasveen works on marketing campaigns across Farshore’s entire list - which includes picture books, fiction, and young adult books.

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Jemmar Samuels

Lead Youth Worker, Charity

Jemmar is a Lead Youth Worker and Community Organiser for a charity, and he also is a freelance content creator and activist.

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Jessica Straker

Writer, Script Researcher, Casting Director

Jessica is a Writer, Script Researcher, and Casting Director, working in film and tv and she switches between these depending on the project. She also co-runs an organisation called BRIDGE.

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Joel Beya

Presenter and Speaker, Founder of CheekySport

Joel is a Presenter, Speaker, and also works in project management. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, and is also the founder of CheekySport.

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Jords

Founder, Dodici Otto

Jords is the founder of Dodici Otto, a brand selling custom football kits and other clothing.

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Joshan Patel

Sponsorship Executive, Gymshark

Joshan is a Sponsorship Executive at Gymshark, which is quickly becoming one of the most well-known brands in the world.

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Kafi Osman

Doctor, NHS

Kafi is a Doctor for the NHS, based in the West Midlands.

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Kaleshe Alleyne-Vassel

Junior Web Designer, Resknow

Kaleshe is a Junior Web Designer at Resknow, and has been designing and building websites since the age of 10.

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Kay Ibrahim

Freelance Creative Director, Various

Kay is a freelance Creative Director, who also specialises in photography, graphic design, directing, and writing. He works closely with Take More Photos and the artist Oliver Malcolm.

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Kaya Aftab

Radio Producer, BBC

Kaya is a Radio Producer at the BBC, and she has worked on a range of different programmes and networks from local radio to BBC Asian network to 1Xtra.

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Kemi Alemoru

Culture Editor, gal-dem

Kemi is a Culture Editor at gal-dem, alongside being a freelance writer, host, consultant, and all-round media enthusiast.

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Kolawole Osinnowo

Psychotherapist, NHS

Kolawole Osinnowo is a Psychotherapist within the NHS.

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Krystal D’Anjou

Content Creator / Producer, Global Radio

Krystal is a Content Creator / producer for Global radio, who are the owners of stations such as Capital, Capital XTRA, LBC et al.

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Lasharna Turner

Marketing Manager, Adobe

Lasharna is a Marketing Manager at Adobe, and works in a pan-EMEA role, developing revenue driving strategies. She also runs her own digital mentoring platform Superlative-digital.com.

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Lola Christina Alao

Freelance Journalist

Lola is a Freelance Journalist, and has had her work published in the likes of Dazed and VICE.

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Liana Fricker

Founder, Inspiration Space

Liana as a Founder, Inspirer-in-Chief, and CEO at Inspiration Space, and uses her experience building niche communities for global brands to connect the dots between small business and founders, and the resources they need to thrive.

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Liz Ward

Director of Programmes, Stonewall

Liz is the Director of Programmes at Europe’s biggest LGBT organisation, Stonewall, and she sits across three programmes and aims to make the world a better place.

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Maddy Man

Executive and Team Assistant, 160over90

Maddy is an Executive and Team Assistant at 160over90, and has worked on some of the world’s leading brands and campaigns such as OPPO, EA SPORTS, and Rubicon.

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Maleek Hak

Account Executive, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Maleek is an Account Executive at PR agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies, sitting in their Corporate Affairs+Advisory team.

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Martyn Ewoma

Creative Director / Photographer / Stylist / Writer, Various

Martyn is a creative director, photographer, stylist, and writer. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including BBC, British Vogue, Adidas, Beats by Dre, Nike, and New Balance.

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Mary Mandefield

Freelance Presenter, Journalist and Creative Producer

Mary is a Freelance Presenter, Journalist, and Creative Producer - and she is an advocate for finding power in your voice and using your platform for good.

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Maryan Dahir

Customer Success Manager, Pusher

Maryan is a Customer Success Manager at a tech company called Pusher, and she also volunteers as an event coordinator for Anaga Network.

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Mez Patel

Local Government Solicitor

Mez is a Local Government Solicitor that specialises in employment law, and she has been in this industry since 2017 and her favourite part of her job is walking away from court on the last day after a multiple day hearing.

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Michael Anderson

Producer, ustwo games

Michael is a Producer at ustwo games, and his job is to keep his team on track and empowered to do the best work they can.

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Mike Kennedy

Senior Creative, AMV BBDO

Mike is a Senior Creative at AMV BBDO, the most awarded advertising agency in the world and his job is to make ads that won’t make you want to skip the ads.

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Miriam Walker-Khan

Sports Journalist, BBC

Miriam Walker-Khan is a Sports Journalist, mainly working at the BBC. She has also completed BBC’s journalism trainee scheme alongside working as an assistant producer.

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Mohammed Kakuji

Platform Engineer, TopCashback

Mohammed is a Platform Engineer at TopCashback, and has been working in the field for over 5 years. His career started via an apprenticeship in IT telecoms.

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Mohammed Darvesh

Rotational Graduate, St James’ Place Wealth Management

Mohammed is a Rotational Graduate at St James’ Place Wealth Management, and he just started his 3rd 6-month rotation as part of the programe.

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Mo Syed

Content Creator and Editor, Mo Syed

Mo is a Content Creator on YouTube, with his channel having over 400,000 subscribers alongside being an Editor for some of the UK’s biggest YouTubers – including KSI and Miniminter.

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Murtaza Abidi

Senior Product Designer, Intercom

Murtaza is a Senior Product Designer at Intercom, and he is currently working on improving the design of part of an app and he loves seeing people use something he helped craft.

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Myles Jeremiah-Best

Software Developer, Willis Towers Watson

Myles is a Software Developer, and helps build and maintain risk management / advisory applications.

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Nafeesa Zaman

Junior Financial Journalist, Rhotic Media

Nafeesa is a Junior Financial Journalist at Rhotic Media, a financial content agency and she writes news stories for a range of clients in the industry.

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Natalie Richardson

Senior Product Designer, Sky

Natalie is a Senior Product Designer at Sky, designing TV experiences primarily.

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Neef Rehman

Full-stack Software Developer, ustwo

Neef is a Full-stack Software Developer at ustwo, working on both the “front-end” of products alongside the “back-end”.

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Nicole Chen

Senior Creative Strategist, Twitch

Nicole is a Senior Creative Strategist, and spends her working days coming up with ideas for brands to activate on Twitch.

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Nina Nduwayo

Senior Data Analyst, Data Consultancy

Nina is a South-London based Senior Data Analyst for a data consultancy and she also studies Islamic Sciences part-time with Q-Iman.

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Nish

Singer / Songwriter / Producer, Backhouse LDN

Nish is a singer / songwriter / producer at Backhouse LDN, and has amassed millions of streams on Spotify with over 200,000 monthly listeners.

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Rachel Ayeh-Datey

Senior Analyst, VMLY&R

Rachel is a Senior Analyst at VMLY&R and has been in the advertising industry for almost five years, and she also writes and researches freelance.

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Rebecca Tembo

Founder

Rebecca is a 24 year old entrepreneur, born and bred in London, and she has three business which all revolve around fashion.

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Rachel Matovu

Strategy Director, Amplify

Rachel is a Strategy Director at Amplify, helping manage other strategists within her team.

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Reha Kansara

Reporter, BBC World Service

Reha makes podcasts and videos for BBC Trending, and focuses on how human rights plays out online.

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Rick Kumar

Co-Founder and Director, MODA consult

Rick is the Co-Founder and Director of award-winning recruitment consultancy MODA consult.

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Rubina Pabani

Head of Short Form, ITN Productions

Rubina is the Head of Short Form at ITN Productions, where she pitches podcast and video ideas, gets them commissioned, and then makes them.

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Rumana Lasker

GP, NHS

Rumana is a GP for the NHS, where she works part-time alongside freelancing as a creative / blogger on the side.

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Russie Miessi

Junior Strategist, McCann London

Russie is a Junior Strategist at McCann London, an advertising agency and is also 1/3 of Fax No Printer.

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Saba Hassan

Deputy CEO, Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank

Saba is the Deputy CEO for Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, where she supports people in crisis through providing food and other support.

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Sachin is a Banker working in the City of London.

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Samayya Afzal

Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator, The British Youth Council

Samayya is a Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator for the British Youth Council, a charity that empowers young people to get their voices heard.

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Sameena Ramsden

Partnerships Associate, EA SPORTS FIFA

Sameena is a Partnerships Associate at EA SPORTS FIFA, working within the Northern Europe campaign team. She has worked on some of the biggest gaming launches in the world, including multiple FIFA launches, and has worked with some of the biggest clubs in the world on activations.

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Sana Noor Haq

Freelance Journalist, Guardian, gal-dem et al.

Sana is a Freelance Journalist, who has written for publications such as the Guardian, gal-dem, and Aurelia Magazine.

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Serena Smith

Freelance Journalist, Various

Serena is a Freelance Journalist, having written for a variety of publications alongside being a full-time content writer for Eighties Kids.

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Shahed Ezyadi

Journalist and Editor

Shahed is a Journalist and Editor, and mainly focuses on political and social issues – she also is a copywriter and works for business and brands, alongside commissioning and editing personal essays for Aurelia Magazine in her role as Deputy Editor.

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Shama Nasinde

Freelance Broadcast Journalist and Music Editor, CNN, Teen Vogue, and Schön

Shama is a Broadcast Journalist, who freelances at CNN, teen Vogue, alongside being a music editor at fashion magazine Schön.

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Shana Gujral

Founder, Lila

Shana is the Founder of Lila, a disruptive diversity and inclusivity platform for the workplace.

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Sharan Dhaliwal

Founder, Burnt Roti magazine

Sharan is the Founder of Burnt Roti magazine, and she is also an author and journalist, alongside being the creator of the event Oh Queer Cupid.

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Sharlene Gandhi

Reporter, Courier Media

Sharlene is a reporter at Courier Media, and spends her days profiling cool people and interviewing experts, producing great content whilst volunteering at The Felix Project in her spare time.

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Sheetal Mistry

Development Manager / Design Consultant, Koreo

Sheetal is a Development Manager / Design Consultant for Koreo, a learning consultancy for social change.

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Sian Pratley

Production Controller, Ebury

Sian Pratley is a Production Controller at Ebury, and she has also co-chaired the Black and POC network ‘Colour[Full]’.

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Sibia Akhtar

Graduate Intern, Digital Futures & Sustainable Futures, University of Manchester

Sibia is a Graduate Intern, working in the Digital Futures & Sustainable Futures department in the University of Manchester.

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Stephanie Okumi

Brand Marketing Associate, Square

Stephanie is a Brand Marketing Associate at Square, a fintech company and she is essentially in charge of developing new creative ideas to raise awareness of Square.

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Suad Kamardeen

Writer, Educator and Hobbyist Programmer

Suad is a Writer, Educator, and Hobbyist Programmer, 26-years old, and she also. volunteers as an Engagement Lead for a non-profit organisation.

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Suhail Patel

Staff Software Engineer, Monzo

Suhail is a London-based Staff Software Engineer at Monzo, and he works on developing and operating all the large-scale software systems behind the tech company.

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Surena Chande

Freelance Content Writer and Journalist, Various

Surena is a Freelance Content Writer and journalist, having written for a variety of publications.

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Taj Ali

Freelance Journalist, Various

Taj is a freelance journalist.

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Tanvir Shahjahan

Director, BSynergetic

Tanvir is the director of BSynergetic, a professional networking membership platform and Ty Amare, a luxury lifestyle brand.

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Titilola Dawudu

Company Director, Sour Lemons

Titilola is the Company Director at Sour Lemons, an organisation that works with art and cultural organisations - supporting them to practice being anti-racist.

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Tobi Olasupo

Freelance Music Photographer, Sony Music et al.

Tobi is a freelance music photographer, working under his brand ‘Taken By Tobi’. Over the last two years he has worked with Sony Music UK closely.

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Tobi Thomas

Data Journalist, The Guardian

Tobi is a Data Journalist at The Guardian, and she is part of their data projects team.

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Toby Williams

Assistant Headteacher, SEMH School

Tonderai Maburutse

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Lotus Cars

Toby is an assistant headteacher at a social, emotional, and mental health school in North London. He is responsible for all of the KS4 alongside the school’s PE curriculum.

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Tonderai is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Paint) at Lotus Cars and is responsible for continuous improvement of manufacturing process for painting cars using automated robots.

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Tskenya-Sarah Frazer

Founder and CEO, Tskenya Footwear

Tskenya-Sarah is born and based in Hackney, and is the founder and CEO of Tskenya Footwear.

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Warren Davis

Account Executive, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Warren is an Account Executive at PR agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies, sitting in their Sports team.

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Weyland McKenzie-Witter

Producer, Chalk & Blade

Weyland is a producer, who aims to tell stories through audio and has worked on big projects such as the companion podcast for Small Axe.

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Yasmeen Anwar

GP, NHS

Yasmeen is a GP for the NHS, based in London and currently in the final year of her medical training.

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Yasmin Ibison

Project Manager at Black Thrive and Founder at Critics’ Club

Yasmin is a Project Manager at Black Thrive, having also founded her own initiative ‘Critics’ Club’, which aims to deliver cultural programmes to allow young people to engage with the arts as critics.

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Yusuf Ali

Chef and Content Creator, Sliced

Yusuf is a trained professional chef, and the creator of Sliced, a social media platform designed to teach people how to cook with ease.

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Zakir Hasan

Account Manager, FCB Inferno

Zak is an Account Manager at advertising agency FCB Inferno, and has worked on some of the biggest brands in the world - including Premier League and BMW.

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Zino Onokaye-Akaka

Project Assistant, On Road Media

Zino is a Project Assistant at On Road Media and co-ordinates their Media Movers projects – planning and organising peer supports and training.

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Zoe Osinnowo

Head of Influencer Marketing, FCB Inferno

Zoe is the Head of Influencer Marketing at London advertising agency FCB Inferno, and has worked on some of the biggest brands and campaigns in the world.

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Zoya Raza-Sheikh

Features Writer, GAY TIMES Magazine

Zoya is a Features Writer at GAY TIMES Magazine, and covers the LGBTQ+ pop culture scene primarily.

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