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    Elizabeth Uviebinene

    Elizabeth Uviebinene is the co-author of bestselling book, Slay In Your Lane. Inspired by her time working in The City as a marketing manager, she saw an opportunity to co-write the first guide to life for young black British women.

    Prior to this, she studied Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. In 2018, she was a recipient of a Marie Claire Future Shaper award and was recognised as a woman ‘Redefining the Creative Industry’.

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    • Wednesday, 19 October, 2022
      Entrepreneurship
      ‘We look to empower black businesses to make a positive difference’

      The UK Black Business Show aims to inspire professionals and entrepreneurs with new insights, skills and knowledge

      Raphael Sofoluke, founder and CEO of the UK Black Business Show, interviewing the journalist Sir Trevor McDonald
    • Monday, 15 August, 2022
      Entrepreneurship
      How female investors are challenging the funding gap

      A new network aims to plug the shortfall in venture capital for women-led businesses and give backers better access to founding teams from diverse backgrounds

    • Wednesday, 15 June, 2022
      Work & Careers
      Fashion for rent: the new style of ethical dressing

      Don’t buy it when you can hire it! How sharing apps allow consumers to turn away from disposable fast fashion

      Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder of By Rotation, sits on a table with a small dog beside her
    • Thursday, 31 March, 2022
      Financial literacy
      How mobile apps help bring financial literacy skills to overlooked groups

      Fintech start-ups offer women and minorities knowledge to make decisions about all things money

      Margot de Broglie (left) and Alexia de Broglie of Your Juno
    • Thursday, 3 March, 2022
      Leadership
      Are two heads better than one? How co-CEOs make it work

      A joint leadership model requires effort, trust and constant communication

      Charlotte Harrington and Natalie Campbell stand side by side in front a a window with a view of tall buildings behind them
    • Friday, 28 January, 2022
      Entrepreneurship
      Black female entrepreneurs are starting a hair revolution

      Direct-to-consumer brands are transforming both the products on offer to black women and the shopping experience

      Varaidzo Tendai Moyo, pictured with eight of her staff and mannequin heads with different types of hair extensions. Moyo launched Ruka Hair after she struggled to find curly extensions to match her hair
    • Monday, 6 December, 2021
      Entrepreneurship
      As workers and consumers, we can push companies to put ethics first

      The business case is getting stronger for an ethical approach, as new tools make it easier for people to make informed choices

      People queue to buy ice-cream. Ben & Jerry’s, the ice-cream maker, is just one of  4,000-plus companies in more than 70 countries with B Corp status
    • Thursday, 7 October, 2021
      Technology
      Femtechs lead way for menopause support

      The lucrative market for women’s health apps is breaking taboos and providing users with much-needed help

      Picture of Michelle Kennedy sitting on a sofa. Her Peanut app is giving women space to share their experiences and advice on how they are raising conversations about menopause at work
    • Saturday, 11 September, 2021
      Work-life balance
      As diaries fill up, let’s keep some time for reflection

      Long hours and being busy make us feel good but are no substitute for a true sense of self

    • Thursday, 29 July, 2021
      Professional networking
      Make time for the people at the edge of your life

      There was no small talk in the pandemic, but it’s time to reawaken the power of ‘weak ties’ in our networks

      One study found that professionals who relied on weaker ties in their job searches had better results than those who relied on close ties
    • Thursday, 1 July, 2021
      Personal productivity
      The recruitment process is turning into ‘The Hunger Games’

      After six interviews, candidates are exhausted — and still won’t know how much the job pays

      The recruitment process has reminded many of ‘The Hunger Games’, but rather than the fittest and smartest surviving only the least burnt out are left standing
    • Wednesday, 16 June, 2021
      Corporate culture
      Banning political talk at work is a lazy move

      Making time for difficult conversations is hard but vital if organisations are serious about ‘purpose’

      A Black Lives Matter march at Trafalgar Square, London, in May 2020 to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier that month
    • Monday, 3 May, 2021
      Flexible working
      Workers can use their voice if they come together

      Whether within informal groups or unions, employees can collectively advocate for the future they want

    • Thursday, 11 March, 2021
      Career change
      A successful career pivot starts with a student mindset

      A life-long approach to learning is key to overcoming fear of failure

    • Wednesday, 10 February, 2021
      Mental health
      Gen Z deserves more support from employers

      Younger workers will thrive if leaders make a commitment to prioritise mental health

    • Wednesday, 29 April, 2020
      Millennials
      When it comes to careers, millennials are resilient

      We worked hard to adapt to uncertainty, and the pandemic will see us adapt again

      A young woman wears a protective face mask in Leicester Square, central London
    • Wednesday, 12 February, 2020
      Work & Careers
      Quitting a job does not make you a failure

      We are taught to value perseverance and grit but sometimes it is braver to cut loose

      LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 07: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrives with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex to Canada House in thanks for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay in Canada, on January 7, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
    • Friday, 27 December, 2019
      Work & Careers
      ‘Intrapreneurs’ are the people driving corporate change

      Wise companies are encouraging creative staff to generate new and profitable ideas

      CUPERTINO, CA - APRIL 08: Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks during an Apple special event April 8, 2010 in Cupertino, California. Jobs announced the new iPhone OS4 software. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    • Friday, 29 November, 2019
      Personal development
      Annual performance reviews do a disservice to workers and firms

      Younger workers want useful, real-time feedback from their line managers

      Beautiful women using laptop at office
    • Thursday, 17 October, 2019
      Work & Careers
      The importance of role models in shaping a young professional

      Hearing about the challenges successful people faced builds confidence and self-belief

      Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (10051770a) Anne-Marie Osawemwenze Ore-Ofe Imafidon MBE Anne-Marie Osawemwenze Ore-Ofe Imafidon MBE portrait, London, UK - 07 Nov 2018
    • Wednesday, 18 September, 2019
      Work & Careers
      How to step back and rethink your career goals

      This is the ideal time of year to renew your focus on short and longer term objectives

      This time of year can be an unsettling time for those who are starting new opportunities
    • Sunday, 11 August, 2019
      Work & Careers
      What if you’re not chosen for a ‘hi-po’ programme?

      Not being selected for a leadership role can be a motivation killer at first

      Shot of a group of businesspeople seated in line while waiting to be interviewed
    • Wednesday, 3 July, 2019
      Managing yourself
      Taking risks early in your career pays off long-term

      Getting outside your comfort zone may be the best way to be noticed — and promoted

    • Friday, 26 April, 2019
      Work & Careers
      How to avoid burnout and thrive at work

      When we face chronic stress, it cannot be fixed by yoga and mindfulness alone

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