The Black Excellence Network

PROJECT 2% 2024 FREE TICKETS ARE OUT NOW! In partnership with The Black Excellence Network and Badu Sports, Project 2% is a 1 day in-person conference designed for black UK-based undergraduates. Giving black undergraduates a chance to learn about the pathways to various industries, gain knowledge on how to excel in their chosen fields and acquire insight into the unique black experience in professional positions. If you’re an aspirational young person in the UK who desires to connect with top employers and hear from some of the most inspirational black voices in the UK, this conference is for you. Last year we SOLD OUT! And we aim to do the same this year! See you on the 7th of September 2024 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eDeHXqyn

PROJECT 2% IS BACK and brought to you by The Black Excellence Network and BADU CIC ! We’re excited to announce the most anticipated student-run careers conference of the year! Every year, we facilitate an environment for young people to explore different career paths, network with likeminded individuals, and create opportunities for themselves. 🗓️Save the date, follow us at Project 2% and sign up to our mailing list to be the FIRST to know when tickets are released. 📩Mailing list: https://lnkd.in/g9N98rMY

Throwback to our amazing Black X Conference, held in partnership with the University of Manchester 10/10 Programme ! Our attendees had a fantastic time networking with our speakers and meeting their fellow students. 🥳 This was an unmissable day! Stay tuned for more exciting updates 🌟 #blackexcellence #blackexcellencenetwork

Last week I had the privilege to attend the Black X conference hosted by Oluwatoga (Toga) Balogun and Oyinda Adeniyi I enjoyed listening to Sharon Amesu and Torrin Andrews 🚀 as they shared insights on their careers and keys to maximise our talents. The session about Black people in Corporate spaces was filled with words of wisdom from Sharon and key takeaways: - The importance of Radical self acceptance(RSA) - As you climb the ladders, there will be fewer and fewer people that look like you - We are trailblazers, we are door openers The creative workshop was thought provoking, as we were challenged to turn our mundane moments into a story that the audience can resonate with. The fireside chat was just as insightful, as George Obolo and Foluso Falade shared their experiences and advice to navigate the professional environment: “Character will take you to places that information on google won’t” “Surround yourself with people that will give you character advice” George mentioned that we should be cautious with being too transactional when building connections. This resonated with as it is a mistake I have made when networking in the past. Another key quote was:” Sacrifice is healthy but often compromise isn’t”. It was a pleasure to share this experience with Emeka Izunwa , Oluchi Ijeh , Vidal Beta , Elie Mukinyi Vuza and Sara Buadi. A big thank you to Manchester 10/10 and The Black Excellence Network for making such a wonderful event possible. #BlackExcellence #Trailblazers #DoorOpeners #Networking #RadicalSelfAcceptance #MaximizingMundaneMoments #CharacterBuilding

Last week I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Black X Conference by The Black Excellence Network It was amazing getting to engage in the workshop held by Foluso Falade and listen to her talk about entrepreneurship Her passion for entrepreneurship really resonated with me, especially about breaking free from the thoughts and doubts of impostor syndrome. It was amazing getting to hear about her experiences, truly inspiring. I also got to sit in on a workshop with Mabel Ochebiri who spoke about the power of storytelling, it was inspiring to hear her story from Mabel to Mabel.tech. It was a great opportunity to learn about the importance of storytelling and how it's a skill that can really help you to further progress in your career. To top it all off the fireside chat with George Obolo and Foluso Falade was insightful, their advice on relational connections over being transactional was eye-opening, as well as their advice on having character and overall being your yourself whilst navigating professional environments was amazing to be a part of. Once again thank you to The Black Excellence Network and the Manchester 10/10 group for putting the work into putting on such an excellent event

Our Black X Conference Keynote Speaker! Meet Foluso Falade, a standout contestant on BBC’s “The Apprentice” Series 18, she is an emerging entrepreneur with a mission. Passionate about youth empowerment, Foluso is the driving force behind a new social enterprise designed for teenagers, named Brandinit. Through their work, they inspire and mentor young minds, igniting a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. She is an expert negotiator, networker and has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with us. We can’t wait to hear from Foluso at The Black X Conference! 🥳 #theapprentice #blackexcellence #speaker #conference

Black X Conference Speaker Announcement #7 Meet Adesewa Adebisi, a PhD student based at the Targeted Therapy Group at The University of Manchester. Her research (jointly funded by Cancer Research UK & Manchester Cancer Research Centre) is focused on understanding how radiotherapy impacts the sensitivity of cancer cells to killing by immune cells. Outside academia, Adesewa holds multiple governance roles within Higher Education and the charity sector, and is also involved in working with industry and local charities to address health inequalities within cancer research. We are so excited to hear from Adesewa at The Black X Conference! 🥳 #speaker #conference #blackexcellence

Black X Conference Speaker Announcement #6 Meet Anna Fatunla, a Medical Doctor currently working within the NHS and completing her final few months of the UK Foundation Programme. She graduated with an MBChB in Medicine from the University of Manchester, finishing within the top 25% of her cohort. She also holds an MSc in Ophthalmology from University College London, in which she attained a Distinction. She is an aspiring Ophthalmologist.
 Anna is passionate about empowering others to thrive and excel through sharing her own life lessons and experiences. Despite the demanding schedule of working within the NHS, Anna advocates for achieving a healthy work-life balance. She is in the process planning a career break, known as an “F3” year, to explore various options around the field of medicine. We can’t wait to hear from Anna at The Black X Conference! 🥳 #speaker #announcement #blackexcellence

Black X Conference Speaker Announcement #5 Jeffrey Manso is a Student Career Coach, Workshop Facilitator and Keynote Speaker. After becoming a qualified coach, Jeffrey started a coaching practice called Gr8ness Coaching where he collaborates with colleges and universities to empowers students to gain clarity on their career path.   From his compassionate nature, understanding demeanour, and exceptional listening skills, Jeffrey creates a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can freely discuss complex and uncomfortable topics without fear of judgment. With a genuine passion for empowering others, Jeffrey finds immense joy and inner peace in witnessing the transformative power of his words in people’s lives. Jeffrey will be leading our leading our “Finding the Right Career For You” masterclass, we are so excited to hear from him! 🥳 #blackexcellence #conference #speaker

Black X Conference Speaker Announcement #4 Sharon Amesu is a multi-award winning Professional Speaker who started her career in Law. She was a Criminal Barrister for 16 years with a successful practice across the Northwest of England. Sharon now runs a Consultancy company that supports organisations with Leadership Development and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Sharon is a Founding Fellow of the Society of Leadership Fellows, St George’s House, Windsor Castle and an Honorary Industry Fellow of the University of Salford Business School. A lifelong learner, Sharon has recently completed Advanced Studies in Executive Coaching with The University of Cambridge. Sharon will be leading our “Being Black in Corporate Spaces” masterclass, we are so excited to hear from her! 🥳