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**A gentle note before you read** This post includes an open and honest conversation around mental health and suicide. Please take care of yourself as you read - pause if you need to, or reach out for support if anything here feels heavy. If you’re reading from the UK and need to talk, you can contact Samaritans at 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit Samaritans online.
01/10/25 | Wardrobe Essentials: What Really Matters as Our Style Evolves | Fashion’s Quiet Evolution: From Making Statements to Feeling at Home in Our Clothes. I can picture that top in my head - the drape, the hook-and-eye - and with it comes a quiet realisation: my reasons for dressing have slowly shifted.
29/09/ 25 | The Late Summer Reset | Prioritising Wellbeing in the Season of Change. It’s been a minute. "Where have you been?"... Asked nobody, but lucky for you, I’m going to share. I’ve been working, resting here and there, but most importantly, taking care of my mental health. Rest, and not feeling guilty about it, is something I’ve realised I’ve struggled with for a long time. Overworking is all too familiar to many of us, me included, who juggle a 9–5, family life or a side hustle. We call ourselves self-proclaimed “Night Owls” and refuse to be told otherwise. Well, that motto was starting to take its toll on me. I needed to hit the pause button and step back from what had become familiar: unhealthy routines and unrealistic expectations.
07/07/25 | Still searching for my Community #30andfriendless | Friendship | Collins Dictionary Definition 1. variable noun A friendship is a relationship between two or more friends. 2. uncountable noun You use friendship to refer in a general way to the state of being friends, or the feelings that friends have for each other.
06/07/25 | Comfort in a Click: My Toby Carvery Takeaway Experience| Ok, so I’m no stranger to a takeaway. That said, these days I’m watching my calorie intake and paying closer attention to my salt-to-potassium ratio. Last week, on my off day - what most would call a 'cheat day' - I was in the mood for some good ol’-fashioned British comfort. And it just so happened to be a Sunday. Doing what I do best, I hopped onto Deliveroo and spotted a Toby Carvery in my area. I’ve always passed by Toby Carverys while out and about and thought, “this place looks very homely”. Already craving a Sunday Roast, I was eager to try Toby Carvery. Curious to see if it lived up to the cosy charm I’d always imagined, I placed my order on Deliveroo, turned on Netflix and got myself comfortable while I patiently waited for my Sunday feast to arrive.
23/06/25 | In Conversation With... Lowri Ch’ng: Navigating Women’s Roles in Sustainable Engineering | In celebration of Women in Engineering Day , we’re thrilled to spotlight Lowri Ch'ng , a Risk Engineer working at the forefront of renewable energy. Lowri’s journey into engineering is as inspiring as it is unconventional starting with a BEng in Aerospace Engineering , her fascination with aerodynamics and wind tunnel experiments led her to discover a career that aligns with her personal values. From designing UAVs to assessing financial risks for offshore wind and battery storage projects, Lowri’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to sustainability. In our conversation, Lowri shares her insights on navigating a fast-evolving industry, overcoming challenges as a woman in engineering, and the importance of mentorship and collaboration in shaping a more sustainable future. Her reflections remind us that even small contributions can make a big difference, and her passion for empowering the next generation of engineers is truly inspiring.
21/06/25 | Efes, Canning Town: The Turkish Spot That’s Off-Grid but On Point They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and in my family, that rings especially true. For Father’s Day this year, we wanted to celebrate with good food and even better company, and oh yeah, and of course celebrate our dad. My family and I are a family of foodies through and through, and while our go-to for family meals is usually a buffet (where everyone can pile their plates high with favourites), this time we decided to switch things up. Instead of our usual all-you-can-eat setup, we opted for a sit-down meal at Efes restaurant for a traditional Turkish experience. And let me tell you this, it did not disappoint. Ordering 2 Efes 1 platters, here's how our Father's Day feast unfolded...
19/06/25 | Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy: A Juneteenth Conversation in Tech | As Juneteenth invites us to reflect on the ongoing pursuit of Black freedom, resilience, and joy, I sat down with my friend, Sean Lynch, whose journey through public schools, military service, and the world of Tech offers a powerful window into that legacy. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia - a city steeped in Black excellence, Sean speaks candidly about navigating the Tech industry as an African American man, the importance of representation, and how collective support has shaped his vision of freedom. In this conversation, Sean and I explore what it means to break barriers, uplift others, and carry Juneteenth’s message forward in our everyday lives.
19/06/25 | From Emancipation to Resistance: Why Juneteenth Still Matters | Today as we celebrate Juneteenth – the day when, 160 years ago, Union Army General Gordon Granger and 2,000 of his soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved people of their freedom – we are reminded that freedom still remains a dream unevenly realised. On 7 February 2025, President Trump signed an executive order granting asylum to white Afrikaners from South Africa. Since the signing, 59 farmers were flown into Dulles International Airport in Virginia on a chartered U.S. government flight – all while cutting aid to that very nation, stoking fear with a baseless ‘genocide’ claim that South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola insists is untrue and has “no basis”. All of this is taking place at a time when 700 Marines and over 2,100 California National Guard troops have been deployed around Greater Los Angeles to protect federal buildings from protests and civil unrest. These demonstrations stem from what some would describe as racially motivated immigration raids on marginalised communities across LA. This stark contrast – a warm welcome for some and a militarised wall for others – lays bare the selective sympathy shaping US politics right now.
