‘...putting British women of colour’s stories in the public domain – unabridged

May 29, 2011 - PRLog -- The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation: ‘putting British women of colour’s stories in the public domain – unabridged’

 First-time the UK holds an event of this type with women of colour as the focus
 Global, premium afro hair care range from L’Oreal; MIZANI is a proud sponsor
 UK godmother of PR; Lynne Franks supports I’mPOSSIBLE. through her female entrepreneur centred project; B.Hive
 Social enterprise; I’mPOSSIBLE. gives a unique platform for women of colour in Britain to highlight their achievements and digitally connect their ideas and opinions

The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation. powered by MIZANI is a series of intimate events which bring various British women of colour together to share their stories on how they became POSSIBLE. A cross between the TV programme; ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’ and Oprah’s Legend’s Luncheon; the audience poses questions to the panel via the host and an exhilarating experience of learning, sharing and listening happens; in order to find solutions to life’s quirks on their own terms.

Taking place on Wednesday June 15, 6:15pm at the B.Hive the UK PR guru, Lynne Franks’ female business lounge; the event will be hosted by Eastenders resident funny woman; Tameka Empson (Kim Fox). A five-strong panel, including art critic and author Bonnie Greer OBE, most recognised for her appearance in 2009 on BBCs Question Time opposing BNP leader Nick Griffin, Angie LeMar legendary comedienne and playwright, Charlene White; ITN newsreader and journalist, Precious Williams author of ‘Precious: A True Story’ and Angela Ferreira; ex-Channel 4 daytime TV commissioner.

L’Oreal’s global premium afro hair care range; Mizani is a proud partner of the event. First launched in the US in 1991, it was acquired by L’Oréal ten years later and its products benefit from the research carried out at the first and only, multi-million pound L’Oréal Institute for Ethnic Hair & Skin Research, located in Chicago. Because of this; Mizani found a natural association with I’mPOSSIBLE. and its values.

Simone Bresi-Ando, founder of I’mPOSSIBLE said: “The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation is a groundbreaking event for the UK and women of colour as it puts their stories, unabridged, into the public domain in a way that’s empowering and inspiring. The relevance and need of a social enterprise like I’mPOSSIBLE is validated by those who are taking part in the event or supporting it to happen. Over 22 thousand hits were received to the I’mPOSSIBLE website in March 2011 alone and numerous comments made by our followers and fans on our content throughout our social media portals. This shows that I’mPOSSIBLE is fast becoming a trusted advisor, commentator and distributor of news and opinion from the British woman of colour’s perspective. We are happy to be at the forefront of adding a voice to the mix that’s been historically overlooked.”

Tumi Soyinka, product manager for MIZANI UK said: “MIZANI is proud to support The I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation as it gives an empowering, nurturing and positive platform for women of colour to exchange ideas, experiences and knowledge in a way that has not been previously done in the UK. As a premium brand, supporting I’mPOSSIBLE and its followers; we are able to tap into an amazing group of women who define success on their own terms.”

Lynne Franks, PR industry stalwart commented: “I’m really happy at the way B.Hive in partnership with Regus has helped to enrich and support social enterprises like I’mPOSSIBLE. It’s important that all women have their voices heard in life and also business. B.Hive is at the forefront of giving female leaders a place to thrive and engage with each other with the view of creating a valuable network of support, economic growth and positivity.”

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I’mPOSSIBLE. is a social enterprise whose primary aim is to educate and empower young women of colour in Britain by celebrating, highlighting and promoting the achievements of this group by showcasing their success and life stories.