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Nearly there! After a beautiful train journey across the Peak District from Sheffield. A little bit about me, I co-founded douglas mackay with Danielwhyte628 and we are one of the investees of UnLtd & Big Issue Invest’s #GrowthImpactFund.

We've just had a brief intro to one of my heroes - Lord John Bird John Bird from the Big Issue. He only really wanted to meet Danielwhyte628! #secondbest #growthimpactfund #celebratinggif

With my hero John Bird #GrowthImpactFund #CelebratingGIF

I'm just getting ready to talk at the #GrowthImpactFund celebration event in #Manchester. I'm with Jack Dyrhauge from Neuropool who is also talking. We're having a mint to calm our nerves!

UnLtd's CEO Mark Norbury is introducing the fund and telling how it is attracting leaders from diverse backgrounds. Creating a fairer and better society. So proud to be one of the first organisations to receive investment.

I never pictured myself as a social entrepreneur and I've been out of my comfort zone on many occasions. UnLtd offers guidance and support for people on that journey. It's a rollercoaster for sure. Hold on tight and enjoy the view. #GrowthImpactFund #CelebratingGIF

After my initial nerves, I really enjoyed speaking! Some great questions and lots of synergy between myself and Jack Dyrhauge. There's scope for DWRM and Neuropool to work together. #GrowthImpactFund #CelebratingGIF

Really good to meet you Rubbi. Get those support networks in place.

This is Jacob from @VibeYouthCIC. Vibe Youth CIC provide wellbeing support to young people in #Wales. Jacob has personal experience of the criminal justice system. He is also a social entrepreneur who has received grant funding from UnLtd. #GrowthImpactFund #CelebratingGIF

Thanks so much Anthony. Great talking to you too. Let's see how we can collaborate.

This is Lauren from transformliveco which is based in #Liverpool and offers employment and wellbeing support to a wide range of people. She's received funding from UnLtd too. #GrowthImpactFund #CelebratingGIF

Lovely to meet you John Bird Next time I promise to bring Dan with me Danielwhyte628

Thank you, for your advice and encouragement Ruth McFarlane and Ishita Ranjam from Good Finance following the brilliant talk covering growth, sustainability, and hope a the t UnLtd x Big Issue Invest event.

Takeaway from the #EDI session - bring humility to the table and recognise what brings you discomfort. Great words to end the day. Have spoken to so many interesting and inspiring people. Lots to reflect on.

And just to round off a great day. Thanks to UnLtd for inviting me to do a Twitter Takeover. Really enjoyed speaking to so many interesting entrepreneurs prolificnorth.co.uk/news/2023/06/b…

Great article from Simon Scott about the challenges of long prison sentences. Must find "solutions that foster dignity, growth, and reintegration for those who have grown older within the confines of the prison system" clinks.org/community/blog…

Super proud of our colleague Sinem, sharing her research on the issues affecting black and racially minoritised mothers in the justice system. shows.acast.com/justice/episod…

It was a pleasure to meet John Bird and we are really happy to be featured in his Bird's Words Column this week. bigissue.com/opinion/our-gr…

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