Breaking Barriers: From Challenges to Change
Join us in Bolton on 27 January, 12 to 2 pm for Breaking Barriers: From Challenges to Change, a powerful and inspiring session celebrating leadership, resilience, and equity.
You will hear from leaders and business owners from racially minoritised backgrounds who have navigated structural barriers and built influence, impact and legacy. Through their lived experiences we will explore what works in practice, how to sustain progress and how each of us can play a part as a leader or ally. Above all, we aim to inspire individuals to success by showcasing real stories, sharing proven tools and creating a supportive space for growth.
What to expect
- A focused panel conversation with three leaders, covering journeys to leadership, overcoming barriers sometimes described as the Black and Brown glass ceiling, and using your platform to inspire the next generation.
- Open, respectful dialogue that welcomes all attendees, whether you identify as racial minority or as an ally.
- Practical tools you can apply straight away to support career progression, build confidence and grow your influence.
- Dedicated time to network, share best practice and make new connections across our business community.
- Clear signposts to resources, mentors and communities to help individuals define and achieve their own version of success.
Objectives
- Inspire through the lived experiences of racially minority leaders and business owners, motivating individuals to pursue and achieve success.
- Encourage honest conversation around race, identity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Equip participants with actionable strategies to navigate bias.
- Engage allies and sustain collective action that leads to measurable change.
- Celebrate excellence and leadership, highlighting the legacy and impact of those who are breaking barriers.
About the Speakers:
Atif Mahmood is the Co-founder of Livaty, an organisation that helps SMEs and non-profits accelerate their growth through grants and tax relief. Livaty’s innovative grant subscription model acts as an external funding department for organisations, making high-quality funding support both accessible and affordable for those who need it most.
Before founding Livaty, Atif worked within the tax relief sector, supporting a wide range of organisations in securing financial benefits through R&D and other incentives. Recognising a gap in affordable, hands-on support for smaller organisations, he launched Livaty to make a more meaningful difference.
In just over a year, Atif has developed a unique model, built strong relationships with clients across multiple sectors and become an active contributor to several professional and community groups across Manchester, all with the goal of creating lasting impact and inspiring growth.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
