January is here, and with it comes an exciting opportunity to kick off the year with purpose and impact—Mentoring Month!  This month is dedicated to celebrating the far reaching impact that mentorship has on both mentors and mentees, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how you can make a difference in your community, business, or education.

In honour of Black History Month, we recently celebrated “Ubunifu”—a Swahili word embodying creativity, imagination, and innovation. This evening focused on #reclaiming narratives, celebrating the remarkable creativity and resilience of people of colour.

Architects and historians are working to reimagine and redesign these spaces to reflect histories told from one perspective, seeking greater diversity, inclusion, and equity. Their work draws on the research and testimony of those often unheard and the lived experience of Black, Indigenous People of Colour and Mixed Heritage to challenge narratives which do not amplify the voices of those impacted by colonial thinking. ...

Social enterprises are mission-led businesses that reinvest or donate at least half their profits for a social or environmental purpose. Built By Us is dedicated to enhancing the built environment by fostering greater diversity and inclusion. In the construction sector, which has some of the lowest equity, diversity, and inclusion levels, BBU strives to break down barriers and create opportunities for underrepresented groups.

The SHAPE Programme is a dynamic initiative designed to uplift emerging entrepreneurs in construction and the built environment. It provides a comprehensive toolkit—offering access to networks, mentorship, and knowledge—that helps founders build businesses poised for long-term success.

As Vice President Kamala Harris announced her bid to become President of the United States, the familiar challenges faced by women of colour and other marginalised groups reared their ugly head once again.