Lydia Macharia co-founded The Good Hair Co., a two-sided online platform that makes hair care consultation more accessible, affordable, and straightforward for women with textured hair. Lydia has been passionate about her business ever since she and her co-founder had the idea, but life always got in the way. Our programme helped her to feel that it is truly possible to achieve what she has set out for in her business and validated that her foundational work before starting the programme was not in vain.

Priscilla Vivian, founded Vivify Therapy, a multicultural mental health service that supports Africans and Caribbeans in the UK and across the diaspora. Before starting our program, Priscilla was reaching the point of burnout within her work. Starting in early 2019, her career picked up in 2020 as more people were experiencing the need for therapy and stigma was being reduced; meaning more people within Black and ethnic minorities were reaching out for support.

Yeni took part in one of our Voltage Revolution programmes. We had a chat with him to discuss his experience working as a young Black creative, navigating the industry, and their experience on our programme.

My creative interests vary, but I am a postgraduate Illustrator who has had a massive interest in Business Management, Marketing and Art. I have been influenced a lot by music, and my colourful artwork demonstrates exactly how music plays a role in what I create.

Thelma (Dr Tee) is a very passionate and enthusiastic individual who is keen to empower communities. As a researcher, her interests are community development, financial inclusion, and gender justice. Thelma's desire to promote financial inclusion as an instrument for poverty alleviation, mobility, and empowerment resulted in a doctoral degree examining how micro-finance institutions can promote financial inclusion.

Afiya ‘Fi' Titus is ACA exam-qualified with a finance background working to support individuals and entrepreneurs to build their financial futures. She has been a self-employed entrepreneur, sole trader, and limited company director for several years. Her experience also includes leadership and business growth. Her goals in life are to live and work in a way that is as autonomous and flexible as possible.

Thinking Light Coach is an innovative organisation founded by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, an entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionising coaching and mentoring for neurodivergent professionals. The primary focus of Thinking Light Coach is to provide comprehensive support and guidance to neurodivergent individuals as they navigate their professional journeys. The organisation offers tailored mentoring and coaching programmes to empower neurodivergent people, helping them create effective coping strategies and succeed in their chosen fields.