Career Bootcamp for Women: Power Moves, Leadership & Legacy

Join us this Black History Month for Career Bootcamp for Women: Power Moves, Leadership & Legacy. Hosted by The Financial Ombudsman and Connecting Stories in collaboration with The Diversifying Group, this transformative evening is designed to equip ambitious women with the tools, strategies, and networks to thrive.

From navigating career progression to building resilience and embracing authentic leadership, you’ll gain practical insights from inspiring industry leaders. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable takeaways, and meaningful connections that will empower you to own your career journey with confidence.

Join Us To:

• Celebrate Black History Month with a community of ambitious women
• Gain real strategies to secure opportunities & promotions
• Expand your network with peers, mentors & leaders
• Leave with confidence, clarity & actionable next steps
  
  HOST: Ify Bam
  Visionary Leader & Transformation Strategist | Founder & CEO, Connecting Stories CIC | Founder, MindPath Consulting | Psychotherapist | Specialist in Programme Leadership, and Organisational Change.

Ify is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, with a mission to inspire financial independence and personal growth. As the Founder and CEO of Connecting Stories, she has transformed a grassroots initiative into a flourishing community, impacting over 3,000 women since 2018.

Alongside her leadership, Ify is a seasoned Programme Management Consultant for a global organisation, where she balances her professional career with her dedication to uplifting others and raising her family. A Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist, Ify is also the founder of MindPath Consulting – a pioneering therapeutic and coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals and organisations heal, grow, and transform. She combines her expertise and lived experience to empower women and young girls to thrive, unlock their potential, and build a legacy of resilience and success, one story at a time.

You can connect with Ify and follow her journey on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ify-b-25511a13b/

SPEAKER: Cynthia V Davis CBE
Founder & CEO, Diversifying Group
Cynthia V Davis CBE is a visionary leader and one of the UK’s foremost voices in the field of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. She was honoured with a CBE in 2023 in recognition of her outstanding services to EDI, a testament to her decades-long commitment to driving systemic change and creating fairer, more inclusive workplaces.

Cynthia is the Founder and CEO of the Diversifying Group, a pioneering D&I services organisation, and the Co-Founder of Diversifying Jobs, a family of inclusive job boards.

Both businesses are proud certified B Corporations, dedicated to using business as a force for good.
You can connect with Cynthia and follow her journey on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiavdavis/

SPEAKER: Chanise Evans
Senior Advisor, BBC Nations & Local
Chanise is an accomplished Journalist, Presenter, and Senior Advisor at the BBC. Recognised as one of the "Ones to Watch" by the TV Foundation in 2024/25, a program which highlights television’s most talented rising stars. She began her career as an apprentice at BBC CWR, contributing to BBC News Online, producing local Midlands stories for a global audience. Passionate about amplifying young voices in media, she worked as a Digital Journalist and Presenter for BBC Young Reporter. Chanise has lead global internal campaigns for BBC Corporate Affairs and in her current role is a Senior Advisor for BBC Nations & Local.

Beyond her day job, she presents high-profile events, podcasts, TikTok channels, and award ceremonies. Working with numerous prestigious organisations such as, Aston Villa FC, Department for Education, England Netball, Commonwealth Games, and BBC Bitesize.

A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Chanise is also British Sign Language level 2 qualified and a representative on the TV Foundation’s Class and Social Equality working group, which aims to further champion underrepresented voices in the TV industry. Her ability to connect with audiences makes her a standout figure in the industry.
You can connect with Chanise and follow her journey on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanise-evans-9978371a4/

SPEAKER: Lola Grange
Head of Partner Frameworks & Commercial Alignment, LSEG

Lola brings over 30 years of legal and business experience, beginning her career at Allen & Overy before holding senior in-house roles at GlobeCast Northern Europe and Schroders Investment Management. She joined LSEG in 2013, where she has since led global legal and operational teams across New York and London. Currently, she serves as Head of Partner Frameworks & Commercial Alignment in the Data & Analytics Division, overseeing risk, compliance, governance, and operations.

A passionate advocate for innovation and inclusion, Lola has mentored nearly 100 Innovation Champions worldwide, co-led the Women’s Network Leaderthon and Summer Intern Innovation Project, and was a driving force behind LSEG’s Black Employee Network (BEING) and The Ripple Conversations podcast.

As a media host, she has presented major LSEG events, including the launch of company values in 2023 and the London Fashion Week Market Open in 2024. Outside of work, Lola is a trained Mental Health Champion, an active member of the Christian Network, and enjoys playing the flute, dancing, and promoting healthy living.
You can connect with Lola and follow her journey on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lola-grange-ma-ba-hons-b7899525/

SPEAKER: Ngozi Fasan
Executive Director, DEI Advocate, Morgan Stanley.
Ngozi Fasan is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, where she serves as the EMEA Head of Risk, Control, and Outsourcing Governance for Investment Management Operations. In this role, she leads the strategy and execution of the firm’s operational risk and regulatory governance agenda across the region.

With over two decades of experience in financial services, Ngozi began her career at Ernst & Young in Audit before transitioning into risk management roles at leading global institutions including Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays, and Deutsche Bank. Her core expertise lies in operational risk, with a strong foundation in Accounting and Finance. She also holds certifications in Risk Management and Project Management.

Ngozi is a committed champion of diversity and inclusion, actively involved in initiatives that foster equitable workplaces. She is especially passionate about mentorship and supporting the next generation of professionals to navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.

You can connect with Ngozi and follow her journey on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngozifasan/

SPEAKER: Stephanie Aaron-Obelley
Talent Acquisition Consultant, Diversifying Group
Steph is a Talent Acquisition Consultant (Board Practice) at Diversifying Group, specialising in board recruitment with a strong track record of placing diverse candidates in roles including Chairs, Trustees, and NEDs.

With international experience gained from living in France, Sweden, and Switzerland, she has also worked at the United Nations and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Passionate about challenging the misrepresentation of marginalised groups, Steph embeds equity, diversity, and inclusion into every campaign, championing fairer representation and access at the highest levels of leadership

You can connect with Stephanie and follow her journey on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-aaron-obelley/

SPEAKER: Sabrina Jarrett
Business Relationship Manager, Barclays Bank

Sabrina Jarrett is a Business Relationship Manager at Barclays with over a decade of experience in relationship management. She specialises in supporting businesses with turnovers of £500,000 and above, guiding them through seamless onboarding and delivering bespoke financial solutions—from securing commercial lending for new premises to unlocking working capital for growth.

Renowned for her warm, trusted, and relationship-first approach, Sabrina combines strategic insight with honest advice to help businesses thrive. Her passion for social impact is evident in her previous role as Development Manager at the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust and her ongoing advocacy for youth financial literacy through Barclays LifeSkills.

A dedicated mentor, coach, and Women in Business champion, Sabrina empowers others to grow with confidence and purpose.

You can connect with Sabrina and follow her journey on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-jarrett-01334084/

SPEAKER: Lauratu Osu
Positive Psychology and Well-being Coach
Lauratu Osu is an EMCC-accredited Positive Psychology and Well-being Coach with a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. She also holds certifications in health coaching, yoga, positive psychology, and silent counselling.

Drawing on both her professional expertise and lived experience of managing a career and family life abroad without close support systems, Lauratu created the Reconnecting with Radiance methodology — a five-step framework designed to help ambitious women strengthen resilience, overcome self-doubt, and align their lives with their values. Passionate about empowering women to bridge the gap between capability and confidence, Lauratu equips professionals with practical strategies to thrive in high-pressure environments while sustaining their well-being and reconnecting with their brilliance.

You can connect with Lauratu and follow her journey on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauratuosu-l20coaching/