The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation; making the unheard, heard

May 2, 2012 - PRLog -- The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation; making the unheard, heard

•   A stellar panel line-up of:
 o     Award winning scientist, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
 o     England women’s football coach, Hope Powell
 o     Journalist and author, Hannah Pool
 o     BBC London arts correspondent; Brenda Emmanus
 o     Award-winning film maker and producer, Sheila Nortley
•   The only UK event that has women of colour in Britain as the focus
•   Global publisher; Pearson plc. (Financial Times, Penguin Books) and L’Oreal’s MIZANI (UK) sponsor the June 2012 edition of the I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation
•   Charlene White, ITN news presenter returns as host

The summer edition of the I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation (http://www.i-am-possible.com/2012/04/23/the-impossible-conversation-returns-for-a-summer-edition-wednesday-june-6/) returns on Wednesday June 6 from 6pm at Pearson plc. (http://www.pearson.com/) London offices.  The third event in the intimate series that uniquely brings women of colour in Britain together to share their stories on ‘how they became POSSIBLE’.  This edition sees a stellar panel line-up of; award winning scientist, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, England women’s football coach, Hope Powell, Journalist and author, Hannah Pool, BBC London arts correspondent; Brenda Emmanus and award-winning film maker and producer, Sheila Nortley.  The event has been described as the ‘lovechild’ of TV programme; ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’  and Oprah Winfrey’s awe-inspiring event; Legend’s Luncheon all done with a UK twist.  

With the growing importance of the event; Mizani UK has joined Pearson plc. as sponsor and will support the events growth during 2012.  The return of ITN news presenter, Charlene White as host is testament to the importance, effectiveness and relevance of I’mPOSSIBLE (http://www.i-am-possible.com/) to helping all women; particularly women of colour define success on their own terms.  

Simone Bresi-Ando, founder of I’mPOSSIBLE said: “I am always amazed at the ease in which our panellists agree to be a part of this special event.  Our credentials speak for themselves in being able to consistently produce events that are not only thought-provoking and empowering but, help to set you on your path to achievement in a supportive environment.  I’m happy to provide an open platform which gives the unheard, a voice, on their terms.”  

Tumi Soyinka, product manager, Mizani UK commented: "The I'mPOSSIBLE conversation continues to stand for the importance of empowering women of colour with aspirations of achieving their goals and dreams.  MIZANI is all in support of this ethos. As a premium haircare brand for excessively curly hair types, we aim to empower women of colour by providing them with the best quality and extensive range of well-researched and formulated products to care for their hair in the best way possible. It is clear that I'mPOSSIBLE and MIZANI have similar aligned objectives.  The Conversation is truly a wonderful event; one that we are proud to sponsor again."

Abu Bundu-Kamara, head of diversity, Pearson plc. stated: “Pearson is incredibly proud to support the second I’mPOSSIBLE conversation, which recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements and talent of British women of colour.  'Our support for the I’mPOSSIBLE conversation is all about recognising talent and diversity in whatever form it takes'.

I’mPOSSIBLE is a social enterprise which highlights, promotes and awards the successes of women of colour in Britain.  It is fast becoming a trusted advisor, commentator and distributor of news and opinion from the British woman of colour’s perspective; since October 2011 the I’mPOSSIBLE website receives over 100k hits a month and is a powerful tool in helping women of colour in Britain define success on their own terms.


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Notes to editor:

•   The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation takes place for the third time on Wednesday June 6, 2012 from 6pm – 9pm at Pearson plc. 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL.  Tickets cost £25 (concessions available)

•   I’mPOSSIBLE. was founded in 2009 by global communications and PR expert; Simone Bresi-Ando  


I’mPOSSIBLE. is a social enterprise, digitally driven whose primary aim is to celebrate, highlight, and promote the achievements of women of colour in Britain.  It is also tasked with connecting, educating and empowering this group by showcasing their life stories and versions of success. Established in 2009, it has quickly become a trusted platform, commentator and distributor of news and opinion from the British woman of colour’s perspective through its digital, social media networks and events. www.i-am-possible.com