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Tobi Oredein is the Founder of Black Ballad; after having worked at some of UK\\u2019s leading magazines, she started the online publication out of the frustration of lack lack of and misrepresentation of Black British women. Black Ballad is a social enterprise committed to retelling and elevating the human experience of Black women in the United Kingdom. As the pioneering platform of its niche, the journey has been arduous BUT Rewarding & Necessary. In our conversation, we talk about some of the expected and unexpected challenges of running a niche that has no template to follow. We also go into the impetus of the business pivot from an open source to a paid membership and so much more. \\xa0

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TOPIC DISCUSSED

• History of Slavery in UK
• C\\xe9cile Kyenge, Congoleese Italian Minister of Integration
• Black Disabled Woman\\u2019s Experience
• Being Black and Woke \\u2013 understanding that being woke is a journey , be careful not to criticize
  • Black culture being used as a tool for commerce
• Jill Is Black
• Challenges and triumps of pioneering a social enterprise

The Black Girl Festival \\u2013 Nicole Crentsil & Paula Akpan &

• Books Mentioned \\u2013 Why I Am No Longer Talking To White People About Race\\xa0by Reni Eddo-Lodge

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ON SOCIAL MEDIA \\xa0\\xa0

• Instagram - @blackballaduk
• Twitter - @blackballadUK
• Personal Instagram \\u2013 iamtobioredein
• Personal Twitter \\u2013 iamtobioredein

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QUOTE CARD

\\u201cNo one would give me a job, so I decided to give myself one\\u201d \\xa0- Tobi O

\\u201cBeing a Business Owner Allows me own my blackness 24/7 and its so liberating\\u201d \\xa0- Tobi O

\\u201cAim for the moon and you will sure land in the stars\\u201d - Tobi O\\xa0\\xa0

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Affirmation Bracelets & Cuff now available for sale HERE

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PRODUCED & EDITED

Mastered \\u2013 Mude Productions

Music \\u2013 Deep Hat, YT Audio Library