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Five Productivity Myths That Need Busting!
It’s important to debunk the top 5 myths about productivity that are wasting your time, money, and energy, and show you what you should be doing instead..
The Reasons People Procrastinate
We all have things we need to get done. And at some point, we all put things off. Except by the time we get around to doing it, it’s already too late. Here’s the … Continue reading The Reasons People Procrastinate
Keeping the Legacy Alive: The Forgotten Black Soldiers of WWII
The month of November is unique in Britain because amongst the flood of Christmas advertising that seems to commence earlier each year, we also tend to see many people wearing a poppy. The poppy … Continue reading Keeping the Legacy Alive: The Forgotten Black Soldiers of WWII
Navigating Friendships in Your Twenties
Having friends is a lovely thing. The Bible even says that we are not meant to be alone, but that we should have friends to edify and encourage us. This means that we have … Continue reading Navigating Friendships in Your Twenties
The Cycle of Youth Violence
Greater London’s hidden epidemic. London is a mind-numbing oddity. It desperately wants you to believe that it is a utopia of human civilization, a prime example of capitalism’s potential. Instead, it constantly buckles under … Continue reading The Cycle of Youth Violence
Dave’s We’re All Alone in This Together is Much More Than an Album
Rappers have long had a reputation for being at the forefront of culture, setting trends and influencing the young. Whilst their contribution to modern culture can hardly be debated, they haven’t always received the … Continue reading Dave’s We’re All Alone in This Together is Much More Than an Album
The Toxic Reality Of Competition and Hustle Culture
Competition. Defined as ‘the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.’ The dreaded C word. We wake up, go about our days, and then go … Continue reading The Toxic Reality Of Competition and Hustle Culture
How Perspective Can change Your Reality
Life is like the London Underground: fast, full of selfish people and gone within moments. My parents always told me that I was an extremely observant child growing up, I’d always pick up on … Continue reading How Perspective Can change Your Reality
Why You Should Start With Positive Affirmations
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well and if not I hope you get better soon mentally, physically or spiritually. Today’s blog will be a brief one but still very empowering. Personally I … Continue reading Why You Should Start With Positive Affirmations
Five Productivity Myths That Need Busting!
A lot of us have got the wrong end of the stick when it comes to productivity. Productivity is getting the desired results with less time and effort. The problem here is that that’s … Continue reading Five Productivity Myths That Need Busting!
How To Stop Spending Money: Habits To Keep Hold of Cash In Your Wallet
Wondering how to stop spending money? It can be SO easy to find a purpose of new items and create a lifestyle where more is better. But how do we really evaluate what we … Continue reading How To Stop Spending Money: Habits To Keep Hold of Cash In Your Wallet
Michaela Coel: Actress, Director and Game Changer
Since British-Ghanaian actress, screenwriter, director, producer and singer Michaela Coel first came to the public eye in 2012, she has become the foremost example of Black female success. Perhaps more so than any other … Continue reading Michaela Coel: Actress, Director and Game Changer
The top 5 Rap Artists of 2010
While no one could bring hip hop to the heights of popularity it reached when Tupac and Notorious B.I.G ruled the industry; the decade of 2010 to 2020 featured a slew of amazing calibre … Continue reading The top 5 Rap Artists of 2010
The Investment Series: Economic Recovery & Inflation
With the global vaccine roll out in full swing and a staggered return to normality in sight, governments around the world are hard pressed on getting their economies back up to pre-pandemic levels of … Continue reading The Investment Series: Economic Recovery & Inflation
Is Ralph Lauren Losing Its Cultural Relevance?
Few brands can match Ralph Lauren’s standing in fashion – but amidst financial struggles and a difficult retail climate, is the brand losing its cultural relevance? Ralph Lauren’s significance – both culturally and in fashion – can … Continue reading Is Ralph Lauren Losing Its Cultural Relevance?
Why Are We Not Talking About Colourism?
“Sometimes my experiences are dismissed. For example, they say things like it didn’t happen which is quite funny because it’s coming from a place of privilege on their part.” Colourism. The hideously ugly little … Continue reading Why Are We Not Talking About Colourism?
My Entirely Virtual Grad Scheme
An Orwellian experience of the future of work. 21st December 2020. My department is holding it’s annual Christmas party. The upbeat humdrum of seasonal tunes reverberates around my vicinity. My glass, tightly pinched, is … Continue reading My Entirely Virtual Grad Scheme
Is It Worth Rushing?
I hope everyone is blessed! I want to first give a shout out to all of us for making it this far and surviving all the lockdowns that we went through. This post is … Continue reading Is It Worth Rushing?
George Floyd, One Year On
The American dream is a really good story. It’s been told in words, songs and films for centuries, captivating the imaginations, ambitions and dreams of people all across the world. That dream (we’re told) … Continue reading George Floyd, One Year On
The Investment Series: Financial Markets
Welcome to the second issue of The RealTalk Blog’s Investment Series! In this series, we aim to simplify and debunk the mysteries of the financial world to encourage financial literacy for all. If you … Continue reading The Investment Series: Financial Markets
Social Mobility is a Ladder to Alienation
Conversations regarding social mobility predominantly focus on wealth, but rarely about the emotional impact of such a drastic change in social class. I always knew that one day I would walk into M&S, pick … Continue reading Social Mobility is a Ladder to Alienation
From North London to The Oscars: This is Daniel Kaluuya
Following a somewhat slow Oscars ceremony on the night of 25 April, it was Daniel Kaluuya who caught the headlines with his slightly too graphic celebration of life, leaving his mother’s head in her … Continue reading From North London to The Oscars: This is Daniel Kaluuya
Seven Things Sex and the City Teaches Us
As a recent city girl, I found refuge in binge-watching all 94 episodes of Sex and the City, as well as the two films that were made years after. There is something quite comforting knowing … Continue reading Seven Things Sex and the City Teaches Us
The Rise of Rihanna’s Fenty Brand
For the past 15 years, Rihanna has become an icon for all things fashion, music and girl power – but in 2017 she branched out from the music scene, followed her other passions and … Continue reading The Rise of Rihanna’s Fenty Brand
What’s Wrong With My Blackness?
I hate talking about blackness. [noun] blackness [blak-nis]‘the quality or state of being Black. the quality or state of being a Black person. Negritude’ Not because it’s not important or because anti-blackness isn’t a … Continue reading What’s Wrong With My Blackness?
“It Don’t Move”: Lessons from the Gorilla Glue Girl Saga
Being able to lay down edges and slick ponytails is an elite skill. It comes with a combination of excellent handcraft and the perfect product. After years of consulting with friends, endlessly scrolling through … Continue reading “It Don’t Move”: Lessons from the Gorilla Glue Girl Saga
How To Nail Your Virtual Interview
A normal job interview is tricky enough. Throw in the uncertainty of technology, and you may have a nightmare to contend with. From showing off your personality on camera to finding the right angles, … Continue reading How To Nail Your Virtual Interview
The Investment Series: Stocks and Bonds
You’ve probably heard of the name Warren Buffett, possibly Ray Dalio and perhaps less likely, Jack Bogle. Each of these men can attribute, partly or wholly, their successes and financial affluence to their investments … Continue reading The Investment Series: Stocks and Bonds
Uighur Muslims: The 21st Century Holocaust
In history lessons based on the Jewish Holocaust, we were told ‘never again.’ It is the year 2021. It’s been going on, it’s still here, and it’s been silenced for long enough. Who are … Continue reading Uighur Muslims: The 21st Century Holocaust
Seven Ways to Stay Positive During Lockdown
As we enter another week of lockdown, for some of us it hasn’t gotten any easier. Whether you’re a key worker keeping busy or are staying at home exhausting all corners of Netflix, anxiety … Continue reading Seven Ways to Stay Positive During Lockdown
“Soro Soke!” #Endsars: From Twitter to the Streets.
End Sars protests in London With chants of ‘Soro Soke!’ (Yoruba word for Speak Up) and ‘Buhari is a bad boy’, African communities in the UK shouted, walked and prayed in solidarity with their … Continue reading “Soro Soke!” #Endsars: From Twitter to the Streets.
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