Black Introvert Week UK 2025
This year's theme 'Unmuted – Amplifying Black Introvert Voices in Leadership' is celebrating quiet strength, bold voices & inclusive change.
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Location
Kubrick Group
85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4AB United KingdomRefund Policy
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About this event
- No venue parking
Silence is not the absence of power.
Black Introvert Week UK and event sponsor Kubrick Group invite you to a gathering unlike any other. A night dedicated to reclaiming the quiet, rewriting the rules, and redefining what leadership looks and sounds like for Black introverts in today’s world.
In a society that often equates loudness with strength, this panel event holds space for the reflective, the thoughtful, and the quietly impactful. We’re spotlighting voices that have long been present, however rarely heard, with lived experience at the heart of every insight.
Our theme, Unmuted, speaks to a rising movement: one where Black introverts lead not by changing who they are, but by deepening into who they’ve always been.
Join us for an intimate evening of storytelling, strategy and soul-led conversation led by changemakers who have found power in their pause.
Our speakers
Dr. Maame Afua Nikabs Communication strategist, author, and speaker
As a Black introvert with a PhD in linguistics, Maame knows what it means to be unheard in rooms not built for her voice. Her book Speak Up, Speak Out is a guide to navigating hard conversations without compromising who you are. She equips leaders and learners alike to advocate for themselves not through volume, but through truth.
Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua CEO, The Business Storytelling Centre | Author, “Lead With Your Story”
A former journalist and documentary maker, Beatrice helps leaders connect through storytelling. Her work spans three continents, three languages, and over 10,000 individuals—and she does it all while centring the power of quiet impact.
Amira Williams Strategic communicator & Chair, Taylor Bennett Foundation Alumni Board
Navigating the B2B tech world as a quiet leader, Amira brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to everything from storytelling to inclusion. Her advocacy work uplifts emerging diverse talent, and her voice is a testament to the value of slow-burn influence.
Grant Harris Founder, GTH Consulting | Neurodiversity & DEI Expert
Autistic, proudly introverted, and data-led, Grant has helped Fortune-level firms, U.S. government teams and nonprofits make neuroinclusion real. His approach, rooted in behavioural science and strategic storytelling, delivers measurable impact without performative noise.
🔍 Key topics we’ll explore
- Navigating the workplace as a Black introvert
- Reclaiming visibility without performance
- The emotional and cultural cost of silence
- Leadership styles of reflective thinkers
- Practical communication tools for introverts
- Intersectionality and identity at work
- Neuroinclusion as a catalyst for culture change
Frequently asked questions
Doors open at 6:00pm. We recommend arriving between 6:00–6:15pm to get settled before the panel begins at 6:30pm sharp. Light refreshments will be available on arrival.
Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and accessible routes will be clearly signposted. If you have any specific access needs (e.g., BSL interpreter, mobility support, sensory-friendly spaces), please let us know when registering and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
We are planning to make a designated quiet room available for any guests or panellists who may need a moment to decompress or prepare. We prioritise neurodivergent inclusion and understand the importance of sensory-friendly environments.
Light refreshments will be served. We’re aiming to provide options that cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Please indicate any allergies or dietary requirements in your RSVP.
Yes, we intend to record key highlights of the panel discussion and ask willing attendees for their thoughts and opinion of the event at its close.
This event is designed for: - Black introverts across industries - Recent graduates - Neurodivergent professionals - Allies and DEI advocates - Anyone curious about quiet leadership and authentic representation
No need. We’ll have a guest list at the door. Just bring yourself (and maybe a friend if they're on the list too).
You can reach out to Richard Etienne, Founder of The Introvert Space™ and organiser of Black Introvert Week UK, at richard.etienne@hotmail.co.uk for any related questions.