Lockdown, Not Locked Out Hey BYP Network, Each week, we're feeling the mounting pressure of the current Coronavirus situation, and after Monday's announcement from Boris Johnson in which he announced what is essentially a UK lockdown, we've been thinking about what this means for all of us. Whilst it's easy to look at the lockdown from a negative perspective, we're trying to look at it from a different angle. Just because we're on lockdown, this doesn't mean we're locked out. It doesn't stop here. This is a great opportunity for all of us to do the things we haven't done. On a personal level ..read more

This week's BYP Blog is a guest article from Lildonia Lawrence, a life coach, educator and yoga instructor. Lildonia produces monthly content for the BYP Network centred on wellbeing, wellness and healthy living. Working at home was once a rarity but has now become the new norm. Although change can seem scary, this unprecedented time has allowed us to open to a new way of being. Home working can provide a welcome relief for many companies who are able to operate sufficiently during this lockdown phase and has allowed us to reflect on our operations in a big way. Understandably it can be chal ..read more

Netflix, has just premiered a brand new series on their platform - Self Made: The story of Madam CJ Walker, who played by Octavia Spencer, tells the story of a entrepreneur, activist, pioneer and also widely known as America's first black female millionaire. This story is an important one to be told in black history as many are likely only hearing about Madam CJ Walker through this series and as a result, many will naturally be wanting to know more about her. She was someone that if she was around today, would most probably be referred to as an 'influencer' due to her platform and how she u ..read more

Every week, we'll be sharing brilliant insights from our conference and podcast guests. From CEOs and senior leaders, to upcoming new talent and inspirational trailblazers, we'll be unlocking their wisdom on our blog. This week, we're sharing entrepreneur, professional facilitator, world-class speaker and executive coach, David McQueen's guide to equipping yourself to lead in 2020. * Gearing Up For 2020 With A New Energy 2020, is the year of clear vision for every one of us. A new year brings new challenges, but ultimately brings new successes also. For all of us in the BYP Network, this is t ..read more

Every week, we'll be sharing brilliant insights from our conference and podcast guests. From CEOs and senior leaders, to upcoming new talent and inspirational trailblazers, we'll be unlocking their wisdom on our blog. This week, we're sharing Managing Director of Accenture Operations in UK & Ireland, Andrew Pearce's advice on embracing leadership, regardless of the position you are in, in your career and life. * Leadership as a general principle can feel like a burden, if we let it. BYP is all about promoting leadership but we understand that for many, it can be a hard thing to get your h ..read more

We are delighted to be introducing a new partnership with Mogul Millennial. Mogul Millennial are the go-to on everything Black in corporate and entrepreneurship. Whether you're seeking articles on entrepreneurship advice, tech, millennial life or more, Mogul Millennial is the place to visit. Meet the Black female founder that raised over $1 Million to make African tourism great again We know black women are starting businesses at an all-time high. In an article, earlier this year Entrepreneur magazine stated: “Black women are starting businesses at a faster rate than any other demographic ..read more

Every week, we'll be sharing brilliant insights from our conference and podcast guests. From CEOs and senior leaders, to upcoming new talent and inspirational trailblazers, we'll be unlocking their wisdom on our blog. This week, we're sharing Global Head of Citizenship at KPMG International, Lord Michael Hastings' advice on why you need to send the elevator back down. * BYP has always been about promoting leadership in our community. Leadership is a multifaceted quality for us to embody, which involves inspiring others, setting examples for people around you, but, it’s also all about how you ..read more

Kemi Adediran AKA Urban Declaration @Urban.Declaration This week, resident blogger Dami Fawehinmi interviewed activist, writer, blogger and student Kemi Adediran who is also known as Urban Declaration. Kemi uses her platform to educate her followers about international politics, campaigns and gives advice on how to navigate spaces as a minority. She tackles topics from womXn’s rights, to the Black identity, student experiences and more. Every post and video is produced with genuine and passion and drive for change; it was an absolute honour to interview her for this piece. Tell us about yo ..read more

What a year it has been for BYP Bookclub - we've celebrated some brilliant books this year. We've had a guide to perfect public speaking from Shola Kaye in How To Be a Diva, advice on navigating the workplace from Roianne Nedd with The Trusted Black Girl, the fantastic debut from Candice Carty-Williams Queenie, Michael Fuller's moving memoir Kill The Black One First, Glory Edim's Well-Read Black Girl, #MerkyBooks' brilliant Taking Up Space, Dean Atta's Black Flamingo , Funmi Fetto's Paletteand Johny Pitt's Afropean. During Black History Month, we shone a spotlight on a range of great books f ..read more

We Have Exciting News! Hello BYP Members, We have some really exciting news about the future of BYP Network. We have been accepted into the final stage interviews of a very prestigious Silicon Valley (San Francisco, USA) business programme. This opportunity is a once in a lifetime chance to really accelerate our growth and provide opportunities to all black professionals around the world. On top of that, we will get the training needed to make BYP the best platform to provide you access to other black professionals, black businesses, black niche networks and the best jobs. One of our markers ..read more