Power The Fight

COME AND WORK WITH US - Two New Positions at Power The Fight. 💥Senior Clinical Psychologist💥 Salary: 3 days a week, £64,000 - £66,000 per annum (based on 8b NHS banding). Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 15th November Interview Date: w/b 18th and 25th November 💥TIP Psychologist / Psychotherapist💥 Salary: Full time, £48,000 - 54,000 Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 15th November Interview Date: w/b 18th and 25th November https://lnkd.in/eNjR2nTk

What a fantastic evening yesterday at the KPMG Black Entrepreneurs’ Awards 2024. Founded by Olu Odubajo, this was the fifth year of the awards and we have so far supported 48 Black heritage founders, providing over £650,000 worth of investment into the programme. It was great hearing the pitches from all of the finalists, you could tell just how passionate they all were by the energy of their delivery when they were telling us about their businesses. The judges certainly had a tough job choosing the winners but ultimately four entrepreneurs stood out. A huge congratulations to Ayan Mohammed, founder of Digitech Oasis for winning the most promising large business category, Anita Frost, founder of Green Bean Studios for winning the most promising medium business category, Yasmin Greenaway, founder of dermie.AI for winning the most promising small business category and Ben Lindsay OBE, founder of Power The Fight for winning our most promising not-for-profit business category. I really enjoyed hearing from our speakers and panellists. The keynote speech from Casyo Johnson was genuinely inspiring, hearing about his perseverance and motivation behind creating the super successful Nala's Baby. Listening to him speak alongside previous BEA winners Dami Hastrup and Mary A. was a treat for those in the room. I’m looking forward to seeing how all of our finalists get on while they participate in a 12 month KPMG acceleration programme. Thanks to our hosts for the evening, Toluwani Adefeso and Uzoma Mezue who both did a super job on the night, our judges, and everyone who supported in making the event a success.

Establishing a business is challenging at the best of times, but the obstacles are even more pronounced for some. Black entrepreneurs in the UK receive a disproportionately low amount of venture capital investment, estimated to be less than 1%. As a business leader, I’m hugely passionate about tackling inequality, so I’m delighted to see KPMG UK’s Black Entrepreneurs’ Awards announce their latest winners. A huge congratulations to: 🏆 Ayaan Mohamed Ali, Founder of Digitech Oasis – Most Promising Large Business   🏆 Anita Frost, Founder of Green Bean Studios – Most Promising Medium-sized Business   🏆 Yasmin Greenaway FRSA, Founder of dermie.AI – Most Promising Small Business   🏆 Ben Lindsay OBE, Founder of Power The Fight – Most Promising Not-for-Profit Business    Founded by Olu Odubajo, and now in its fifth year, our awards connect innovative start-ups with access to vital funding, mentorship and skills workshops. As the huge volume of applications goes to show, there’s no shortage of incredible and innovative individuals ready to challenge the status quo and explore new solutions. I'm thrilled our firm will work with all of this year's finalists to help them grow their businesses through our 12-month acceleration programme. I can't wait to hear how they all get on and I hope to see them go from strength to strength.  You can find out more about the Black Entrepreneurs’ Awards, including our previous winners, here: https://lnkd.in/eivjE2vx   #MakeTheDifference #Entrepreneurs #Business #Innovation #Inclusion 

The work never stops. At Power The Fight we always try to foreground the voices of the community. Today we concluded a 2 year project engaging with families who have lost young people to violence in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. It’s been a privilege to see and hear the experiences of parents and carers. We hope that we can take these experiences to help improve the lives of young people, support families, advocate for system change and empower communities. Much love and gratitude to the participants and our teams for creating such a healing space. ❤️

Introducing the KPMG UK Black Entrepreneurs’ Award winner for Most Promising Not For Profit Organisation 2024. £25K award to Power The Fight and a year’s support from KPMG UK. Massive thanks to the judges, Olu Odubajo and the KPMG team for their support. Also thank you Casyo Johnson for an incredible keynote on your journey with Nala's Baby. We give thanks 🙏🏾

💥Burnout in professionals💥 Burnout is something that many professionals are facing today. At Power the Fight we believe it is important for professionals to Pause, Protect, Practice and Play as it serves our holistic wellbeing.✨ Rest is not a reward in exchange for your exhaustion. You are worthy of it now. You don’t have to wait until it hurts. Slow down long enough to reclaim yourself today. ~ Cole Arthur Riley Sometimes it’s about working smarter, not harder.

💥Body Keeps The Score💥 Burnout and stress don’t just affect your mind—they live in your body. Let’s make our wellbeing a priority by releasing the physical weight of stress. ✨ Box Breathing: Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and pause for 4. Repeat. This simple technique can activate your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress. 🌿 Nature Break: Take a short walk outdoors, even just for 10 minutes. Feel the air, observe your surroundings, and get some natural light exposure. Studies show that being in nature can decrease cortisol levels and improve mood. 💆 Body Scan: Mentally scan your body from head to toe, noticing where you hold tension and consciously letting it go.

💥Supporting Families💥 Let’s recognise the weight we carry, reclaim our rest, and uplift the wisdom of our elders and the power of our young people’s voices in finding ways to navigate our struggles.
#RestIsResistance #CommunityCare Tips for Tough Times: * Set clear intentions and priorities for your day * Make time for family and self-care * Practice compassionate time management * Break your day into manageable tasks * Be gentle with yourself if things don’t go as planned * Mindful mornings:  Try a brief meditation, prayer or gratitude practice to ground yourself.

💥Burnout in Young People💥 Burnout isn’t just an adult issue—it’s impacting our children and teens too. With constant pressures from school, social media, and growing expectations, many young people are feeling emotionally, physically, and mentally drained. 😔💭   While stress might be temporary, burnout sets in when that stress becomes constant, leading to feelings of disconnection, lack of motivation, and even difficulty managing daily activities. As part of our focus on youth well-being, we’re shedding light on the signs of burnout among children and teens.   It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to ask for help.   Let’s create spaces where young people can recharge, feel supported, and thrive. Together, we can help them build resilience and prioritize self-care. ✨ #Worldmentalhealthday