On the evening of Wednesday June 15 2011, I attended I’mPOSSIBLE. conversations, the first of a series of intimate events helping to educate and empower young women of colour in Britain. It was a truly beautiful, relaxed and empowering evening hosted by the very vivacious Tameka Empson, whose comedic timing, improvisation and ability to engage with and involve the audience was second to none. Her nature coupled with the décor at B.Hive further created a cozy environment that eradicated the often present “us” and “them” invisible line that is usually felt at speaking events.
Everyone has a story because every individual embarks on a journey. There is validity and lessons to be learnt in all expressions. I’mPOSSIBLE is great as in a fast moving world of technology anything is accessible, but nothing can beat the experience of face to face interaction when sharing and exchanging knowledge. Simone Bresi-Ando, I’mPOSSIBLE. founder made this event possible through her mission to inspire us all in enabling us to believe in the possibilities of ourselves, she said...
"To see my idea blossom into a force for good which positively affects everyone in that room and beyond is really where the passion of I’mPOSSIBLE lies. We changed lives tonight by simply showing the audience that they are POSSIBLE because they have the ability, choice and drive to define success on their own terms, unapologetically.”Event’s such as this, which centres on service to others is vital for everyone but especially women of colour. We have a voice; our voice is valid and needs to be heard in order to raise our visibility and influence.
I am a big fan of Bonnie Greer, so hearing her speak and meeting her was truly something. She has a presence that resonates with me in the same ways as Martin Luther King and Iyanla Vanzant. Every sentence is effortlessly expressed, eloquent and immensely powerful that manages to create a stir in my soul. She has it, I don’t know what that is, but she has it!
I walked away feeling honoured and motivated with a more embracing sense of my own ability and potential. The possibilities of what I can achieve is as wide as the universe though the belief starts within. I left with these thoughts and I will leave you with some words of wisdom from the panel.
“Keep educating yourself, read broadly. Do all things broadly. All the time”
-Angela Ferreira
-Angela Ferreira
“If you feel it you must do it!”
-Tameka Empson
-Tameka Empson
“You have to have the confidence and self belief that you can do it and it will happen eventually.”
- Charlene White
Whatever you decide to do, tool yourself up. You must speak the
language of what you are going to do”.
language of what you are going to do”.
– Angie Le Mar
“Never stop being yourself, even if people think you are crazy”.
-Precious Williams
-Precious Williams
“Your ultimate role model is yourself at the highest …hold that highest ideal of yourself”.
This is an important acknowledgement”.
- Bonnie Greer OBE
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