Monthly Archives: July 2021

THE AMAZING VANESSA BOATENG NOMINATED FOR THE ENTERPRISE VISION AWARDS

I am humbled. I have just been nominated for an award for Enterprise Vision Awards!

The EVAS is celebrating a decade of showcasing successful businesswomen in the North West of England. The awards recognises the entrepreneurial spirit, achievements, and successes of the region’s outstanding female entrepreneurs. Whether they have started a business from home, are working for an organisation or are the CEO of an established global brand, women in all sectors are making an important contribution to the economic success of the region.
#womensupportingwomen#enterprisevisionawards#bosslady#northwestbusiness#Evas10 

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, NANA HAGAN – HOST OF THE INSIDE VIEW (BASED IN BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE)

Nana Hagan is the host of the all new personality show, *“The Inside View”*. The show is an aspiringly educative and empowering one that seeks to answer unanswered questions of everyday people, introduce new perspectives on issues pertaining to life, and to be an avenue for motivating the ordinary man or woman. The show seeks to parade guests with wide ranging experiences whose life stories will engage and motivate you the viewer to aim for higher heights in life. 


Mrs Nana Abena Owusuwah Hagan holds a Master’s Degree in International Business Management from Leeds Beckett University (UK), a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Bradford (UK), a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the University of Leicester (UK), and a Higher National Diploma in Estate Management from the Kumasi Technical University (Ghana). 


Her love for music led her to establish “Worship Without Borders”. Nana Hagan is a motivational speaker and a philanthropist who focuses on support for disadvantaged women and children. She is very passionate about offering everyday people the opportunity to be educated on health issues, also to tell their stories, uncover truths, and to share their life’s experiences  in order to help encourage and motivate others to reach their goals.

TANZANITE – TAKING PLACE 31ST OF JULY, DO NOT MISS IT

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African Culture, African creativity, African art, African talent and entertainment with us here @ Tanzanite_events.

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Shukran sana, Thank you, Asante sana

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, NAIROBI THOMPSON – WRITER, POET AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

A writer, poet and learning and development specialist, Nairobi is a versatile communicator and facilitator with a rare ability to challenge and entertain professional and artistic audiences.

When asked to describe herself and what she does Nairobi often quotes Chaka Khan’s classic ‘I’m Every Woman – It’s All in Me!’ Refusing to be typecast as just a poet or a trainer she says she simply likes to write, share and help others.  

With over 30 years of experience as a learning and development specialist Nairobi’s craft began with management and training design for senior leadership, mentoring and coaching. She is an Institute of Leadership and Management Qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, with a Masters degree in training and performance management. Nairobi also specialises in psychosocial (or personal) coaching as an integral part of leadership, business and career coaching for people who may have experienced disadvantage within their organisations, to build their confidence and enhance self-esteem. Alongside this, her sound Equalities background has also seen her work on national government projects to improve underrepresentation of groups with protected characteristics.  

Inspired by her professional and personal life experiences Nairobi further developed her craft to include: writing, poetry, event hosting and film making

WRITER

A published academic and creative writer, Nairobi has produced several publications – most notably her academically endorsed book ‘Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads’ representing the lost African and Diasporic voices of WWI and WWII through poetry.  A prolific writer, Nairobi has also written a series of 5 original shows entitled ‘An Evening with Nairobi…’ where she explores various themes using different styles of poetry and performs these herself. Currently, she holds the following positions: BBC Regional PoetPoet in Residence for The Windrush Foundation, and Poet in Residence for The Equiano Society

POET

Nairobi is a dynamic poet performing different styles of poetry from traditional rhyme to colourful blank verse in patois. She has had the privilege of writing and performing moving pieces for Baroness Doreen LawrenceCarmen Munroe MBELord OuseleyBaroness Howells, and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.  She has featured as a poet in the documentary film ‘Looking for Love’ by award winning film director and producer, Menelik Shabazz. ​ Nairobi also worked with award winning film-maker and director Souleyman Garcia to produce 3 short films showcasing her poetry.  

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Additionally, as an academic, and a learning and development specialist, Nairobi has over 30 years of developing and delivering the following: 

  • UK and International Senior Leadership programmes 
  • Anti-racist resources  
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives  
  • Trauma Informed Practice.  

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – MR INGRAM JONES

An enterprising and dynamic community leader with a proven track record in identifying and executing trailblazing public projects to engage disadvantaged and hard-to-reach members of society. Using compelling powers of communication and charismatic presence gained from over 5 years as a rising journalistic and media personality, serving as the catalyst for lasting economic and cultural change for previously excluded groups. A calculated risk-taker who can turn visions for a better world into palpable pathfinder projects with sure-fire measurable results.

IN CELEBRATION OF THE AMAZING JADON SANCHO

On Sunday the 11th of July, the amazing Jadon Sancho made us proud at the UEFA EURO Final when England faced Italy.

We have a duty to promote the positive narratives and success stories of our young achievers.

The vision and triumph of our young achievers will always overcome any form of abuse, but its our duty to always support and celebrate them in their journey

WELL DONE JADON SANCHO – WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

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IN CELEBRATION OF THE AMAZING MARCUS RASHFORD

On Sunday the 11th of July, the amazing Marcus Rashford made us proud at the UEFA EURO Final when England faced Italy.

We have a duty to promote the positive narratives and success stories of our young achievers.

The vision and triumph of our young achievers will always overcome any form of abuse, but its our duty to always support and celebrate them in their journey

WELL DONE MARCUS RASHFORD – WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

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IN CELEBRATION OF THE AMAZING BUKAYO SAKA

On Sunday the 11th of July, the amazing Bukayo Saka made us proud at the UEFA EURO Final when England faced Italy.

We have a duty to promote the positive narratives and success stories of our young achievers.

The vision and triumph of our young achievers will always overcome any form of abuse, but its our duty to always support and celebrate them in their journey

WELL DONE BUKAYO SAKO – WE ARE PROUD OF YOU