After a 7-hour train journey from Frankfurt, I arrived in Ruhpolding, ready for the Speakery Summit conference. This little town welcomed me with small fairytale-like houses that have rows of flowers sitting perfectly on their balconies. Accompanied by a backdrop of the Alps, this wasn't your typical location for a business conference. As with most... Continue Reading →
Living in Frankfurt has become so normal that I actually forgot my nine-year Germanniversary! Is it sad that a date that was once such a big deal has now blended into my day-to-day? Maybe. On the other hand, it means that I'm enjoying life in Frankfurt and am not counting down the days until I'm... Continue Reading →
I flew to London for the Black Ballad Weekender, a two-day festival to celebrate a decade of Black Ballad - a platform that publishes articles, holds events and collects data for and by Black women. Whilst running the Work & Careers room at the Black Ballad Weekender, I joined sessions including 'Investing,' 'Black Women in... Continue Reading →
Digitalisation and bureaucracy dragged Germany down to an embarrassing 49th out of 53 places for The Best & Worst Places for Expats report in 2023. Despite Germany’s career security, people who move here just don’t have the easiest start when trying to settle. But instead of complaining, I’m writing because I want you to know... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing you can't miss in Frankfurt, it's the rippling water that skips along the body of the River Main, hence the name Frankfurt am Main. It's the longest river that is located entirely in Germany and is a great place for locals and tourists to enjoy their spare time. If you fancy... Continue Reading →
It goes without saying that confidence in the British political system is probably at an all-time low, so this play, exploring what life would be like if Africa was the most powerful continent in the world, could not have been performed at a more suitable time. This performance marked the finale of Africa Writes, a... Continue Reading →
“Oh my God, this is the set!” “Eurgh, it stinks of bleach.” “Look at the whiteboard, this must be where they do the psychiatric meetings.” Walking beneath the Young Vic stage, through the consultancy room, there were oranges all over the floor, the ash tray was full of cigarettes and the whiteboard was covered in... Continue Reading →
Because I'm absolutely loaded and can do what I want when I want – not! Truth is, I'm a frugal theatre fanatic and having always kept an eye open for cheap tickets, I came across this beauty last summer; Friday Rush, and I have made use of it ever since. Every Friday at 1pm, the National... Continue Reading →
Back in the Olivier theatre where I saw my first play at the National , I was delighted to see the magnificent revolving stage on entry. It gets me every time. The smell, the smoke and the darkened atmosphere set the tone for what I already knew was going to be a touching performance. Yaël Farber,... Continue Reading →
“Yes please!” Kirsty and I said simultaneously with huge grins plastered across our faces. Sat on London South Bank for some lunch, we were approached by 2 tourists who won 4 tickets to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and had a pair to give away. We couldn't believe our luck, it was only a few days ago that we... Continue Reading →
Matthew Maher and Jaygann Ayeh in 'The Flick'. Photo by Mark Douet ‘The Flick’ was a sell-out and my expectations were high. I did a bit of research and was excited for humour, heartbreak and a few home truths explored through the lives of three underpaid employees at a run-down cinema screen in Massachusetts. It was... Continue Reading →
Photo by John Persson, The Suicide Company "Jump, pussy!" Yes, I was shocked too when Shanice shouted this at Sam as he stood on the rooftop ready to take his life. Just as shocked that a play called The Suicide is one of the funniest comedies I have seen in a while. Back at my favourite... Continue Reading →
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