I recently launched my podcast 9to5workrebels and for the latest episode, I spoke with the inspiring Charlotte Francis the maths teacher turned entrepreneur who created the black doll line Biankha and friends, after her own daughter fell out of love with her natural hair. . You can listen to the podcast on spotify, Apple, Google, … Continue reading Maths teacher creates black doll line to empower her daughter & young girls
Is your business pandemic proof?
We are living through some interesting times, the pandemic has changed the way we work and interact. Whether you are a business owner, a consultant, or an employee I always say it's important to have more than one stream of income, its best to have multiple streams of income so if/when one dries up or … Continue reading Is your business pandemic proof?
Webinar for freelance PR & comms professionals
The CIPR Independents Network which I co-founded and Women In PR (I'm a committee member) have joined forces to put on a webinar for freelancers working in PR and Communications. The Coronavirus – COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact worldwide. One of the groups most affected by the pandemic and lockdown is the UK's … Continue reading Webinar for freelance PR & comms professionals
National freelancers day conference 2019
Did you attend the IPSE national freelancers day conference? it was a good day filled with lots of informative sessions, including one I did on how you can set and raise your fees as a freelancers. Check out my brief overview. https://youtu.be/MULkHvO39a8
How to be a successful consultant – earn more & escape the 9-5 online course now available
If you’re fed up of the 9-5 working life or feeling stuck in your job, or maybe you want to get paid for what you're truly passionate about! A great exit plan is to become a consultant! As a consultant, you are your own boss and therefore you have more control over who you work … Continue reading How to be a successful consultant – earn more & escape the 9-5 online course now available
How to blow up your profile & profits with PR – free webinar
Are you ready to blow up your profile & profits with PR? I have been helping clients blow up their profile and profits successfully for years, providing strategic advice and securing coverage on BBC, ITV, SKY, Forbes, Guardian, Telegraph, Evening Standard, Independent, Daily Mail and a host of national, regional, online and international news media … Continue reading How to blow up your profile & profits with PR – free webinar
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How to nail a media interview
For entrepreneurs and business owners dealing with the media can feel both daunting and exciting. You’ve put in the hard work and now the media are interested in your story. Or maybe you want to establish yourself as the go-to person in your industry. I always advise clients to be fully prepared for this moment … Continue reading How to nail a media interview
5 Tips for getting your business media coverage
So, you want to read about your business in the news, great, I don’t blame you. Media coverage can be a great boost for your business, and can help to build credibility, awareness and conversion rates. Therefore it's understandable that business owners see the benefit of media coverage. But how do you go about getting … Continue reading 5 Tips for getting your business media coverage
Big PR ambitions on a small budget? Check this out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUg9tOW2dqkAs business owners and entrepreneurs, you will be aware that getting your business or product featured in a major newspaper, magazine, publication or website is a great achievement and can boost awareness, credibility and sales.Having worked in PR for well over a decade I’ve come across many new business owners who are desperately seeking PR … Continue reading Big PR ambitions on a small budget? Check this out
10 Ways To Escape The Rat Race
Escaping the rat race is a desire for many, research published last month revealed that more than half of all UK employees are unhappy in the work place. Many can relate to being unhappy in their job, the realities of spending more time at work then we do with our loved ones, and with the … Continue reading 10 Ways To Escape The Rat Race
Expert advice: Tips on how to be a successful consultant
I recently wrote a feature for New Business magazine - grab a copy and check it out. Being a consultant offers you the chance to work for yourself while passing on the benefits of your experience to others. Ebony Gayle author of 'How to Become a Consultant', offers some tips on how to make a … Continue reading Expert advice: Tips on how to be a successful consultant
Mental wellbeing in PR
Working in PR and communications is stressful, according to the recent CIPR state of the profession report, around one in six PR professionals (16%) report living with a mental health condition – an increase of 10% from the year before. Any percentage increase is a concern, and highlights that more needs to be done in our industry … Continue reading Mental wellbeing in PR
Colourful radio interview
I was interviewed by award winning business woman, author and radio host, Sonia Poleon, on the show I used to produce. We go into detail on what my new book 'How to become a consultant' covers and much more. Listen here: http://www.colourfulradio.com/content/guest/31188
Your CAREER, how to do what you want when you want
Are you looking for a change in your work life? Do you feel like work is depriving you of your happiness? Are you fed up of the 9-5 grind? Do you feel like you are ready to make the next move in your career but not sure what to do? Or maybe you feel like … Continue reading Your CAREER, how to do what you want when you want
8 signs that you need to change careers and kiss your 9-5 goodbye
Remaining in a job you hate is more common than you realise, even if you're high up the corporate ladder. This is something I identified with, that was, until I left my comfortable management position to become my own boss and freed myself from the 9-5. Before I took the leap, I had to re-evaluate … Continue reading 8 signs that you need to change careers and kiss your 9-5 goodbye
Ready to be your own boss and escape the rat race? Become a consultant
How to become a consultant: - free yourself from the 9-5 Are you looking for a change in your work life and feel like work is depriving you of happiness? Do you feel like you are ready to make the next move in your career but not sure what to do? If you like the … Continue reading Ready to be your own boss and escape the rat race? Become a consultant
“Crisis? What Crisis?” — Why Too Many Brands Are Still Unprepared for the Inevitable
45% of U.S. businesses have never considered a crisis plan. That stat — from a July 2nd Morningstar article based on research commissioned by M&C Communications — stopped my scroll. Yes, it’s a commissioned piece, but the findings mirror what many of us in the industry already know: far too many businesses are still reacting … Continue reading “Crisis? What Crisis?” — Why Too Many Brands Are Still Unprepared for the Inevitable
Plot Your Great Escape: Why You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in the 9–5 Loop
You know the feeling. Another Monday. Another meeting that could’ve been an email. Another week spent asking, “Is this really it?”If you’ve been sitting with that question, this is your sign—it’s time to stop pushing it down and start listening. We Weren’t Born Just to Work and Pay BillsSomewhere along the way, survival replaced purpose. … Continue reading Plot Your Great Escape: Why You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in the 9–5 Loop
Ebony Gayle Named One of the UK’s Top 50 Most Impactful Independent PR Professionals (2025)🎉
Left: Balcony view with fellow winner Anne-Marie Blake. Right: With Ann Gregory and a few of the brilliant winners. I’m proud to share that I’ve been recognised as one of the Independent Impact 50 (2025) — a new initiative celebrating the UK’s most impactful freelance and independent PR professionals. The list, covered by Provoke Media, … Continue reading Ebony Gayle Named One of the UK’s Top 50 Most Impactful Independent PR Professionals (2025)🎉
Brand Trust in the Age of Exposure: Why Authenticity Wins
The Rules Have ChangedA planeload of iPhones reroutes to dodge tariffs. UK airlines shift logistics to keep up. Politicians dismiss overseas workers as "unskilled" or "peasants."Meanwhile, on TikTok, Chinese manufacturers are live-streaming handbag autopsies — exposing how a $38,000 Hermès bag actually costs a little over $1,000 to make. On the high street? Greggs x … Continue reading Brand Trust in the Age of Exposure: Why Authenticity Wins
Trailblazing Series ‘Gems in Comms’ Returns for a Third Season, Showcasing the Experiences of Diverse Talent in UK PR & Communications
The much-anticipated third season of Gems in Comms by 9to5workrebels is set to launch on November 5th, 2024, offering fresh insights and compelling stories from Black, Asian, mixed, and Ethnic Minority professionals in the UK's PR and Communications landscape. In a sector where diversity is still a significant challenge, this podcast shines a light on … Continue reading Trailblazing Series ‘Gems in Comms’ Returns for a Third Season, Showcasing the Experiences of Diverse Talent in UK PR & Communications
‘Gems in Comms’ Returns with Further Exploration into the Experiences of Diverse Talent in the UK PR & Comms Sector”
Exciting news! The eagerly awaited second series of the 'Gems in Comms' podcast by 9to5workrebels is returning on September 5th 2023. This remarkable series is dedicated to highlighting the talents of Black, Asian, mixed, and Ethnic Minority professionals in the UK's PR and Communications sector. In an industry where 91% of professionals are white, this … Continue reading ‘Gems in Comms’ Returns with Further Exploration into the Experiences of Diverse Talent in the UK PR & Comms Sector”
Freelancers and independent consultants here’s a new app just for us!
If you work for yourself you’ll know that getting paid in a timely manner is crucial to your survival and success. Staying on top of your finances and filing your taxes is something that we all have to do but can be a bore and a nightmare at times particularly when you’re busy focused on … Continue reading Freelancers and independent consultants here’s a new app just for us!
9to5workrebels launches a new podcast series – Gems in Comms
I'm excited to announce the launch of a new podcast series special ‘Gems in Comms’ spotlighting Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority talent in the UK PR and Communications industry. The series offers insights into the career trajectory for people of colour working within PR and communications, an industry notoriously known for being overwhelmingly 91% white. … Continue reading 9to5workrebels launches a new podcast series – Gems in Comms
Podcast latest: Cara Sayer – founder of the award-winning Snoozeshade brand
I had a lovely chat on my 9to5work rebels podcast with Cara Sayer inventor of Snoozeshade, you can hear about how she left the 9-5, created a product to solve a problem for her baby daughter that is now an award-winning 7-figure business. You can watch on Youtube or listen to the 9to5workrebels podcast on … Continue reading Podcast latest: Cara Sayer – founder of the award-winning Snoozeshade brand
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