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HELD. And held. ❤️

What a day.

Laughter, tears, dancing, joy, vulnerability and real conversations. Thank you to every woman who walked through those doors — looking fabulous 🔥 — and trusted us enough to show up openly and honestly.

So many people poured into making this day what it was, and I couldn’t fit all the love and shout-outs into the Reel!

To our incredible speakers @leanneperoofficial @talkswithdrsesay @melonaheadley @hiwetmimi @lady_sy_sational @candybeany @wellbeingwellyou @antonia247official and @edithwilliamsartistry — not simply speakers, but our friends, family and sisters. Thank you for sharing so generously with us. ❤️

To my beautiful cousin @bell_ribeiroaddy my sister-in-law @vean_ima, my sis @melbbosslady @ohsoconnected, our @blackfemaledrs.uk queens and the wonderful @salesforce @dreamforce team — thank you for everything you brought to HELD.

To Keisha, my accessories queen, who brought @bucklesnchains.co.uk, the @purervita team, representing my sis @mskarenjoash; and @theyarenotbadwords — thank you for bringing your businesses, messages and energy into our space.

Even though @mskarenjoash and @dritunujohnson @dritunu couldn’t physically be there, they still poured love into the day and our gift bags — thank you. ❤️

Most of all, thank you to every woman who came, shared, laughed, cried, danced and allowed herself to be held.

I arrived carrying the freshest and heaviest of grief after losing my beautiful Chenene just three days earlier.

I almost didn’t come.

But that room held me too. ❤️

It reminded me that the armour is heavy. Even those of us who spend our lives holding others need somewhere safe to put it down. To breathe. To receive. To rest. And sometimes, to heal collectively.

Thank you for holding one another — and, without even knowing it, for holding me. Especially my baby girl @official__kikiii who was looking after me the whole day x

I’m taking some time now to rest, grieve and take care of myself. I may be quieter for a little while, but please know I feel the love.

HELD was more than an event. It was something we all needed. ❤️

#HELD #PowHerCollective #BlackWomensHealth #SelfCare #CollectiveHealing

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The Goddess Table came with a dress code: show up as yourself and we did exactly that. ✨

A little style appreciation for some of our favourite looks from the night.

From soft summer tones and statement prints to bold colour and a little sparkle, everyone woman in the room showed up exactly as we asked - as themselves 🫶🏾

Which look is your favourite 🤎

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Invitation to Tender – Organisational systems review, design and implementation

@globalchildandmaternalhealth is looking for an experienced consultant, organisation or collaborative team to work alongside us as we review, design and implement an integrated organisational system to support the next stage of our growth.

As our organisation has evolved, so too has the complexity of our work.

We are looking for a collaborative partner with expertise in organisational systems, digital transformation and change management to help us review our current ways of working and develop a solution that supports stakeholder management, programme delivery, grant management, organisational reporting and knowledge sharing.

If you’re experienced in supporting charities to strengthen their organisational infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

📄 Full details of the opportunity, including how to apply, can be found on our website: www.globalcmh.org

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Some Saturdays fill your diary. Others fill your heart❤️

This was definitely the latter.

From the Mums Pride Doctors Garden Lunch hosted by @drcatherinebenhura themed “Diversify,” to the CAHN Black Healthcare Awards, it was one of those days that reminded me how fortunate I am to be surrounded by incredible people. Amazing talks from Rev Louis Benhura @drjulie_gp and @mskarenjoash

The day was filled with inspiring conversations about purpose, leadership, growth and embracing every part of who we are. I was honoured to share a little of my own leadership journey and reflect on something I believe deeply:

Leadership isn’t just about building your own network. It’s about connecting people with one another, creating communities where everyone can flourish, staying true to your values and lifting others as you climb.

The evening was a wonderful celebration of excellence @cahn_uk #blackhealthcareawards. Alongside fabulous colleagues and friends including @ladysurgeonboss, @drochukwu @dritunu @profmaggieikpoh @eye_surgeon_eve @staceyjbryan @nnennaosuji @dr_susannah_la_touche Congratulations to everyone recognised, and it was a privilege to collect the Executive Award on behalf of my wonderful friend and colleague, Karen Bonner (chief nursing officer @nhsenglandldn )

Just when I thought the day couldn’t get any better, I unexpectedly bumped into a young nurse (and amazing baker @rosenberryscakes ) I’ve known for years. She’s about to begin an exciting new role, has overcome so much, and is now stepping into public speaking. Seeing her confidence and excitement filled me with pride.

Then came one final little gift…

By complete coincidence, my husband @babajide_meseorisa_ and I arrived at the same station at exactly the same time after attending different events. We travelled home together, sharing stories from our days and smiling all the way home.

Looking back, what I’ll remember most isn’t the busy schedule.

It’s the conversations.
The friendships.
The inspiration.
The unexpected moments.

Some Saturdays really do fill your heart. ❤️✨

#Gratitude #Leadership #LiftAsYouClimb #BlackExcellence

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What We Don’t See

African Maternal Health, In conversation.

This Friday, @globalchildandmaternalhealth is bringing our work on maternal health and environmental justice to Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 , for the first conversation in our new “What We Don’t See” series.

What began as a blog with @c40cities is now becoming a live experience, taking the learning off the page and into the community, where these conversations belong.

We are delighted to be joining @vanessa_gyan, founder of @moderndaymomgh and Eno Quagraine founder of @talkative_mom Studios for an intimate live podcast exploring the unseen systems shaping maternal health, including environmental health, air pollution, child development and the everyday realities that influence the health of women and families.

Alongside the live podcast, we’ll also be hosting a panel discussion bringing together community voices, public health professionals and advocates to explore how communities and institutions can work together to improve outcomes for women and families.

If you’re in Accra this Friday, or know someone who would enjoy being part of the conversation, send us a DM. We’d love to send you an invitation.

See you in Ghana. 🤎

#WhatWeDontSee #AfricanMaternalHealth #EnvironmentalJustice #GlobalChildandMaternalHealth

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The Goddess Table 🕊️
A couple weeks ago I sat at a table prepared by @agnes.agyepong again, a beautiful, intimate dinner for women making change: social justice activists, race equity campaigners, Drs, women in politics, women doing the work, given room to simply be.
No talk of work allowed. Instead: what lights you up?
I loved that question all evening.
This was my second Goddess Table, the first was last year celebrating Agnes’s 40th. Two years running, still the same magic: beautiful evening, intentional gifts, women pouring into each other.
@agnes.agyepong thank you. Your advocacy and activism via @globalchildandmaternalhealth changes lives, and the space you hold for women to rest, reflect and be seen does too.

Here’s to the next one 🤍

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This week’s publication of the Baroness Amos Review is a stark reminder that, despite years of scrutiny, too many women and families continue to experience unequal maternity care.

The review identifies persistent challenges across maternity services, including women not being listened to, inequalities in care and outcomes and a gap between how care is intended to be delivered and how it’s experienced by families.

These are themes we explore in the latest episode of Maternity Care Today.

Hosted by @drnighatarif, this episode brings together @mskarenjoash and Anne Kavanagh to discuss why inequalities in maternity care continue to persist. From whether concerns are heard and acted on, to the impact of communication, and wider social determinants of health, the conversation focuses on the practical changes needed to create more consistent care.

Watch the full episode on Irwin Mitchell's YouTube or bio link.

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What does it look like to build leadership differently?

For me, it looks like creating spaces where the people carrying the work can pause, connect, and simply be.

The Goddess Table wasn’t created as another networking event.

It was created to honour the women who spend their lives advocating, leading, building, and pouring into others.

Because the future of social impact doesn’t only depend on better systems.

It also depends on sustaining the people leading them.

This was a very special evening.

#joyasanactofresistance #blackgirljoy #blackwomenleaders #blackwomeninbusiness

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Yesterday, the Black Child Clean Air Conference which is proudly supported by MP @bell_ribeiroaddy, brought together an incredible community of people united by one shared goal: healthier futures for our children.

We heard from policymakers, clinicians, researchers and community leaders, but some of the most impactful moments happened beyond the stage, in the conversations, connections and shared experiences throughout the room.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed and helped make this event so special.

Your voices, expertise and lived experiences are helping to shape the conversations and solutions that our communities need.

Together, we continue the work towards cleaner air and healthier lives for every child.

#BlackChildCleanAirConference #CleanAir #ChildHealth #HealthEquity

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💚 Green Baby Day is here.

Every baby deserves the safest possible start in life. Yet harmful chemicals can still be found in some products designed for babies' everyday care, from lotions and shampoos to wipes and powders.

Babies and young children's bodies are still developing, making them particularly vulnerable to harmful chemical exposures. Parents and caregivers should not have to become chemical experts to keep their children safe.

This isn't a risk that families created and it shouldn't be left to individuals to solve.

That's why this Green Baby Day we're calling for:

✔ Stronger regulation of harmful chemicals in baby products
✔ Full ingredient transparency
✔ Safety standards that reflect real life exposures and early life vulnerability
✔ A precautionary approach that puts children's health first

Join us today:

📖 Download our campaign guide
✍️ Sign and share the open letter
🌍 Share the campaign with your networks
💻 Join our free webinar at 3pm BST today

All links in bio.

Because every baby deserves the safest possible start in life.

#GreenBabyDay #NotOnOurBabies #HarmfulChemicals #NaturalSkincare #MumAndBaby

Kindly supported by @savitritrust, @natracare, Lund Trust & Elgol Fund for Nature.

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Last Friday…
What a fabulous event. @culinarymedicineuk @thevincentrooms @drchintalskitchen 🫶🏽

A women’s health event focused on gynaecology and food! Amazing experts, and amazing food! And the science of gut health with @yakultscience_ukie - Absolutely learned so much!🙏🏽

And a bonus…meeting @mskarenjoash (again) - I instantly recognised her. She saw me at Queen Charlottes and stitched me up after I had my son back in 2015 🧡 what a beautiful moment.

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This is what Friday evenings in your 40s start to look like, and I couldn't be happier. An evening immersed in women's health with some of the most dedicated professionals I know.

@doctor_sumi brought together gynaecology, culinary medicine, and nutrition in one room — menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, GLP-1s, and gut health all covered with real clinical expertise and practical takeaways.

So much gratitude for @mskarenjoash who always blows me away what she talks about supplemention and pregnancy and menopause in ethnic minority women, @dr_karolina_afors, @hollyneillnutrition Dr Holly Neill — the way you distilled complex science so clearly was brilliant — @yakultscience_ukie Science for Health.

@drchintalskitchen who I adore and has really changed the way i cook and @chefvincekelly for making evidence-based nutrition actually accessible. Your live demo was brilliant and food tasted so good.

The room was packed with GPs, consultants, nurses, dietitians and allied heath professionals — all genuinely committed to doing better for women.

That's the kind of evening that leaves you nourished and inspired.
@culinarymedicineuk and Sumi, thank you for creating this space. You're building something really special and bringing medicine and nutrtion together the way it should be.

#culinarymedicine #nutritionalscience #nutritionalmedicine

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