Archive June 2010
Meet Gabrielle Smith
Founder
thenublack & G*ology
Thenublack blog is a striking celebration of young, gifted, Black folks. Gabrielle Smith launched the inspirational blog in October 2008 to coincide with Black History Month and hasn’t looked back.
Gabrielle is the founder of the G*ology T-shirt company and a graphic designer by trade. Definitely one to watch, Gabrielle is curating an art exhibition to celebrate thenublack’s two year anniversary later this year.
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Black British blogs
Meet some of the brightest stars from the blogosphere
By Octavia Goredema
Founder, Twenty Ten Club
Can you remember life before the internet? With the frantic, constant, ever evolving pace of social media interaction it’s often hard to remember life before the internet explosion.
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Using PR to drive sales
By Octavia Goredema, Founder, Twenty Ten Club
Prior to embarking on my first start up and founding the Twenty Ten Club I worked in marketing and public relations in the UK and the US for a decade. I often receive questions from business owners about marketing and I’m always happy to give advice on how to utilise marketing communication techniques.
A few weeks ago Joy Phido, beauty industry entrepreneur and CEO of World of Braiding, asked if I’d give a talk at the Women’s Business Opportunity Network seminar she was planning.
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Meet Joy Phido
Founder & CEO
World of Braiding & Extensions
Joy Phido is the brains behind the UK’s first hair braiding academy, World of Braiding & Extensions.
Founded in 2007, the company is the industry leader in hair braiding education and styling, tutoring students from a variety of backgrounds. World of Braiding alumni are currently opening professional braiding salons across the UK and beyond.
Located in London, with a professional classroom attached to a braiding salon and certification from HABIA (the government appointed regulatory body for the hair and beauty industry), Joy has a clientele that travels from across the country and around the world for her expertise.
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Meet Lyande Kaikai
Co-Founder & Creative Director
JeweL Clothing
Lyande Kaikai is the creative director and co-founder of JeweL Clothing.
Based in London, JeweL Clothing produces stunning ready-to-wear collections and beautiful bespoke garments for women.
Founded in 2007, the ascent of JeweL Clothing represents the dreams and aspirations of two great friends, Lyande Kaikai and Julia Omoarukhe. Lyande and Julia’s passion for fashion has transformed itself into a brand that is one to watch.
Fusing innovative design with catwalk glamour, JeweL Clothing has built a cult following in the capital, including a recent show-stopping debut for one of their signature dresses at Buckingham Palace, for an audience with the Queen.
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Awards
Future 100 social enterprise award winner, 2010
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