“Thank you. Deeply touched and moved. Not a fluffy conversation, but a deeply informed, motivating and well researched discussion. Data and impact measurables are so key! This conversation healed a deep wound in me. Once again, from a Black woman, thank you!”

“I think it is beautiful that we have the space to share experiences and acknowledge this invisibility.”

“It encouraged me to think more broadly regarding career choices and how I can support my nephews in thinking more dynamically.”

“I learnt about the power in our numbers. We are more than the population of Scotland. That means that we indeed have the power of a whole economy.”

“I felt like I was in a therapy session, to the point that I felt emotion because of the truth.”

“The mixed heritage session was a brilliant forum for sharing and discussion. I will be thinking about how I can implement something similar locally at work.”

“Speaking at BIW 2026 was both a privilege and a meaningful personal experience for me. It reinforced the importance of storytelling, visibility and collective responsibility in driving lasting inclusion.”

“It means a lot. Not only are voices heard but it gives us an opportunity to practice and hone our skills in a safe environment.”

“To be seen, heard and togetherness. It was nice to share experiences and hear different perspectives. I heard so many gems and great pieces of information.”

“Thank you. Deeply touched and moved. Not a fluffy conversation, but a deeply informed, motivating and well researched discussion. Data and impact measurables are so key! This conversation healed a deep wound in me. Once again, from a Black woman, thank you!”

“I think it is beautiful that we have the space to share experiences and acknowledge this invisibility.”

“It encouraged me to think more broadly regarding career choices and how I can support my nephews in thinking more dynamically.”

“I learnt about the power in our numbers. We are more than the population of Scotland. That means that we indeed have the power of a whole economy.”

“I felt like I was in a therapy session, to the point that I felt emotion because of the truth.”

“The mixed heritage session was a brilliant forum for sharing and discussion. I will be thinking about how I can implement something similar locally at work.”

“Speaking at BIW 2026 was both a privilege and a meaningful personal experience for me. It reinforced the importance of storytelling, visibility and collective responsibility in driving lasting inclusion.”

“It means a lot. Not only are voices heard but it gives us an opportunity to practice and hone our skills in a safe environment.”

“To be seen, heard and togetherness. It was nice to share experiences and hear different perspectives. I heard so many gems and great pieces of information.”

“Very helpful and inspirational discussion. I will be more proactive in preparing for the future and ensuring I live a more comfortable life.”

“The right tribe makes a huge difference. Connecting with people of similar mindset, values, beliefs and different perspectives enriches the tribe.”

“There is room to improve advocacy of mental health amongst Black men. Open up space for Black men to feel vulnerable.”

“Generational wealth is the key for longevity and forward planning with sustainability.”

“There were so many gems that I am still sitting and processing. I endeavor to hold space for myself with as much intentionality as I have for others.”

“The panellists were so insightful and as the EDI Lead, I will be sharing today's learning via a blog at my workplace.”

“I have valued that it is a forum for Black professionals to get together to find common ground. This needs to happen more where Black professionals unite to create community regardless of work sector.”

“I was happy to contribute in person and help enable a much needed conversation aimed at the Black Male experience.”

“It provided a rare opportunity to share my long held thoughts on Black men and some of the life course insights that can build from childhood to adulthood.”

“Very helpful and inspirational discussion. I will be more proactive in preparing for the future and ensuring I live a more comfortable life.”

“The right tribe makes a huge difference. Connecting with people of similar mindset, values, beliefs and different perspectives enriches the tribe.”

“There is room to improve advocacy of mental health amongst Black men. Open up space for Black men to feel vulnerable.”

“Generational wealth is the key for longevity and forward planning with sustainability.”

“There were so many gems that I am still sitting and processing. I endeavor to hold space for myself with as much intentionality as I have for others.”

“The panellists were so insightful and as the EDI Lead, I will be sharing today's learning via a blog at my workplace.”

“I have valued that it is a forum for Black professionals to get together to find common ground. This needs to happen more where Black professionals unite to create community regardless of work sector.”

“I was happy to contribute in person and help enable a much needed conversation aimed at the Black Male experience.”

“It provided a rare opportunity to share my long held thoughts on Black men and some of the life course insights that can build from childhood to adulthood.”

“I attended the Beyond the Binary: The Mixed-Heritage Experience – Identity and Culture webinar and just wanted to say thank you so much for arranging and facilitating this event.”

“I love everything about the session and I really love when we hold ourselves accountable. It is so important in growth and healing.”

“Great discussion about financial literacy, bridging the gap and definitely food for thought.”

“Lovely to hear I am not alone. Helps me embrace my own journey.”

“This was a powerful session. The invisible load, proving yourself and the word resilience was used in the perfect framework for understanding.”

“Impactful session that created a space for sharing and vulnerability.”

“Speaking at BIW 2026 has been one of the highlights of my public speaking career this year. I could not be more proud at the quality of content we delivered.”

“It was such an honour to be part of the conversation about impactful outcomes, strategies that drive change and talking positively and honestly about race equity.”

“Space and time to reflect on how far we have come and the existing challenges we face. Working with people that share commonalities and a common goal to progress.”

“I attended the Beyond the Binary: The Mixed-Heritage Experience – Identity and Culture webinar and just wanted to say thank you so much for arranging and facilitating this event.”

“I love everything about the session and I really love when we hold ourselves accountable. It is so important in growth and healing.”

“Great discussion about financial literacy, bridging the gap and definitely food for thought.”

“Lovely to hear I am not alone. Helps me embrace my own journey.”

“This was a powerful session. The invisible load, proving yourself and the word resilience was used in the perfect framework for understanding.”

“Impactful session that created a space for sharing and vulnerability.”

“Speaking at BIW 2026 has been one of the highlights of my public speaking career this year. I could not be more proud at the quality of content we delivered.”

“It was such an honour to be part of the conversation about impactful outcomes, strategies that drive change and talking positively and honestly about race equity.”

“Space and time to reflect on how far we have come and the existing challenges we face. Working with people that share commonalities and a common goal to progress.”