PR Queen Iman Leila on having the courage to go freelance, being patient and why she loves Bumble campaigns

Olugbeminiyi (Bemi) Idowu, UK BCN Member and Founder of Talking Drum on compartmentalising, making the most of connecting with people in physical spaces and the Nike Play Inside, Play for the World campaign

UK BCN Member Tiffany Kizito, Manager Talent Relations and Rewards at Netflix on the power of perseverance and making a conscious effort to recognise major achievements.

Brenda Juliet, Co-Founder and Head of Publicity at MyBlaqbook on having confidence in your capabilities and bringing your own creative flair to your role.

Charlotte Williams, Founder of Seven Six Agency on standardising influencer engagement and building a strong team.

Khristen Craft, Membership and Events Manager at Soho House & Co on the need for the marketing industry to innovate and organising that George Floyd protest in Hyde Park.

Veronica Patton-Cemm, Associate Director at Teneo, on standout mental health campaigns, the challenges of piloting clients through DE&I and why confidence is key to success in the comms industry.

UK BCN Member and Partner at Full Fat Paul Joseph on the traits of successful business leaders, that Nike London campaign and why you don’t need to be an extrovert to have a successful comms career.

Eva Simpson, Founder ESPR and Daily Mirror Columnist on transitioning from journalism to comms, her biggest achievements to date and why you should always speak up

Michael Mpofu, Head of Communications at Worry+Peace on career trajectory, having thick skin and that Oatly Post Milk Generation campaign

Sasha Mattus, Account Director, Hope & Glory PR on staying true to yourself, the importance of adaptability and why Chantelle Houghton hoisted on top of a Christmas tree at Lakeside is a campaign she wished she’d worked on.

Ngozi Emeagi, Senior Consultant at Powerscourt on building relationships early on so you can maintain them, putting your hand up for every opportunity and why the Always Like a Girl campaign is one she loves.

Devonne Spence, Head of Global PR at GoCardless on Man United’s Paul Pogba signing campaign, understanding the super wealthy and the importance of confidence in being a successful comms person

Kim Allain, Creative at MSL Group on being one of the youngest, Black female creatives in the industry and why Bumble’s #MYLOVEISBLACKLOVE campaign is one she wished she’d worked on

Elijah Lawal, Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Google on getting his book published, combatting racist stereotypes and the importance of being the type of person that people enjoy working with.

Dominique Gardiner, PR Manager at ASOS on her average day, writing down great ideas before bedtime and the Rihanna and River Island 777 tour.

Matt Brown, Director of News and External Relations at Transport for London (TfL) on leading and motivating a 65 strong team and steering TfL’s communications through the Olympics, the 150th anniversary of the Tube, strikes, terror attacks, the launch of the Night Tube and so much more.

Emmanuel Ofosu-Appiah, UK PR Manager, Mercer on being a new dad, ethnic diversity in corporate PR, his greatest achievements and why he wishes he worked with Marcus Rashford on his food poverty campaign.

Nabilla Doma, Head of Publicity & Culture on discernment, Bumble’s Black Love campaign and why producing her very first podcast ad is her greatest achievement to date.

Sope Soetan, Junior Publicist at The Outside Organisation on what makes a good communications professional and why launching Headie One’s debut album ‘Edna’ is his greatest achievement to date.