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
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
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)🎉
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
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
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”
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!
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
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
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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