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The world of work is evolving in powerful ways — and we’re here to celebrate it. In our Professionals and Careers section, you’ll find stories of individuals and teams driving positive change, building fulfilling careers, and reshaping industries for the better. From bold entrepreneurs to everyday heroes, discover how passion, purpose, and perseverance are creating a brighter future for us all.
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Hashtag women in male dominated fields
The trending hashtag on social media at the moment is sparking thousands of funny videos of women doing things typically associated with men. But some are reclaiming more than just men’s habits and hobbies, and are instead making their mark in male-dominated fields of...
Wilfrat Gaming: How a content creator turned his life around
After struggling to find a career path that felt right and grappling with mental health issues, a gamer turned his dream job into his reality. Wilf Ratcliff, 21, didn't know what he wanted to do with his life. It wasn't for lack of trying, he definitely tried. He put...
Where hope takes a leap: the social enterprise brewing change
Trampoline cafe is a social enterprise business based in London. Their aim is to give refugees and asylum seekers the boost they need to help them on their journey. Trampoline is a community interest company, with two cafes: one in Angel and one in Oxford Circus. It’s...
Five inspirational people you should know about
Feeling uninspired? Here's a round up of five inspirational people that you should know about. From industry titans, to chefs, to racing drivers, there is no limit to what you can achieve. 1. Susie Wolff Susie Wolff at an F1 Test at Silverstone. Credit: Lewis J...
The female greengrocer in a male-dominated field
Karen Daniel is a 58-year-old woman from Worthing, Sussex, who runs a greengrocer business called Souk, which provides fresh vegetables and fruit to people in the Worthing area. Every Thursday and Friday, Karen delivers the boxes of British and exotic produce right to...
Sheffield’s first black woman Lord Mayor
In a political landscape where immigrant voices are often overlooked, Sheffield Lord Mayor Safiya Saeed proves that representation matters. An immigrant woman can rise to become Sheffield’s Lord Mayor. A grey sky greeted Safiya Saeed as she stepped off the plane at...
Teach, Sleep, Repeat: The challenges of teaching
Turning Frustration into a voice Frustrated with how the 2023 teacher strikes were covered, Dylan Price and Hayden Stevens decided to act. The two Kent-based primary school teachers turned to podcasting. Their goal was simple: give UK teachers a voice. “My passion and...
The Optimist Unplugged: Jeanie Vowels!
This week on The Optimist: Unplugged, hosts Jasmine and Eloise speak to Jeanie Vowels - a woman, who after facing various trials and tribulations, finally found herself in standup comedy. Despite describing herself as ‘quite odd’ as a child, Jeanie was very...
War With My Brain: OCD Survivor to Therapist
With over 34,000 followers on Instagram, Solansch Curland is continuing to help others with their OCD through her informative content. “It’s like a constant dark cloud on top of you”, says Sol, who can remember the moment that everything became clear about her...