A Man Scared Me on a Bus — and I Felt Like It Was My Fault Sunday, April 5, 2026 women safety harassment publictransport abuse safertravel birmingham bystander empowerment violence sport It was an ordinary journey home one September evening. After a full day’s work from eight to four, I boarded the number 24 bus into Birmingham city centre, never imagining that this ride would change how I view public … Read More
I Quit My Job in Birmingham to Chase Passion—and One Truth Became Clear Monday, March 30, 2026 passion inspiration careerchange community wellbeing mindset empowerment loneliness worklifebalance motivation On a typical overcast day in Birmingham, it’s easy to daydream about starting fresh somewhere new. For Laura Best, that daydream turned into reality when she left her PR career behind and embraced a new life in Minnesota. … Read More
'I was pregnant at 17 and my baby's dad was in prison when I gave birth' Tuesday, March 17, 2026 singlemother resilience supportgroup birmingham parenting prison finance empowerment intergenerationaltrauma community At just 17, Alicia Douglas found herself nine months pregnant, living in a hostel, and facing the daunting reality that her baby’s father had been sent to prison. Alone and expecting, she began working relentlessly in … Read More
Birmingham Councillor Urges Women to Be More Vocal in Politics Saturday, March 14, 2026 politics women birmingham councillor gender equality leadership empowerment challenges libdem Birmingham councillor Shabina Bano has opened up about the significant challenges women encounter in the political arena, emphasizing that many female politicians remain “somewhat silent” due to an environment … Read More
‘Dreams come true’ for Birmingham singer ROZZZQWEEN after TikTok success Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham rozzzqween tiktok mlk music empowerment resilience bbc streaming soulful Birmingham singer Roselyn Mugabe, known professionally as ROZZZQWEEN, is fast becoming a rising star after being named one of BBC Introducing’s Ones to Watch for 2026. This recognition shines a spotlight on her emerging … Read More
Former Royal Marines Commando Empowers Wolverhampton Women Through New Self-Defence Classes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 selfdefence empowerment wolverhampton martialarts brazilianjiujitsu women community confidence safety fitness Kelvin Davies, a former Royal Marines Commando, is making a powerful impact in Wolverhampton by leading self-defence classes tailored specifically for women and girls. His new initiative, Reel Grappling, launched this summer, … Read More