Today we stand in solidarity with the people of Brussels.
Together we must refuse to let ourselves be afraid. Now, more than ever, we must celebrate the power of togetherness.
Hate strengthens hate. Let love destroy it instead.
It’s a good day to think about giving bac…
I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman – Vera Wang
Tammy Golden, mother, wife, aspiring writer and lover of fashion, left her corporate career of 20 years to find her true calling. In the process she became an accidental entrepreneur! Now a Texas-based fashion stylis…
Today's blog is written by Duygu Ergin, our Dot Alchemist. Enjoy her wise invitation!
I am having a casual conversation with my boys.
Me-I guess it is a good idea having a work experience at some stage before you choose what you want for higher education. Boys-“But mum, no on…
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My son’s much loved night-time story is Julia Donaldson’s tale about a snail and her adventures on a ‘great big, grey-blue humpback whale’. And as I sat on Anthropologie’s gorgeous sofa slap-bang in the middle of their Kings Road store last Wednesday night, I was re…
One minute. That’s all our storytellers have on the Hub Dot stage. And their ability to cram everything they want to say into 60 seconds is mind-blowing. Our storytellers' rock! Be it personal, professional, funny or profound (or all four!) they have so much to say in such a short period o…
Life. It takes its twists, turns and at countless stages you often look back any wonder ‘How on earth did I get here?’. Or even better the path you are taking is abruptly stopped by the opportunity to build your own. At our anniversary, Giovanna spoke to us about the moment her broth…
It is a truth, not universal, but acknowledged in Britain at least, that a cup of tea can solve anything. Spending time together over a cuppa sets the world to rights. Maya came to our third anniversary to do just that, with an offer of a good old cup of tea!
How do we build a sustainable…
Our first storyteller on Wednesday night was Sadja Mughal OBE. Sadja works for the JAN Trust, a charity tackling issues concerning women in marginalise communities. She spoke to us about her work and the train journey that changed her life forever.
‘July 7th 2005 was a normal workda…
The average person rates the fear of public speaking above the fear of dying! It’s that nervous feeling, the sweaty palms, and stomach in knots. The truly not wanting to do it. The truly wanting to do anything else rather than speak to someone else. However speaking is inevitable, so wheth…
Today, conversations about the world’s most infuriating problems increasingly involve social entrepreneurs. Delivering results and impact requires new ways of thinking about problems and such opportunities attract the attention of individuals of exceptional creativity, drive and commitment…
Last night, Denise took the stage to a thunderous applause. Do yourself a huge favour, whatever you are doing...stop! Take a break, grab a coffee and soak in a dose of wisdom...to be read daily!
When I look back over my life I count my blessings before my achievements. I learn…
What a night!!!
As a quick snapshot of our amazing third anniversary, Simona, our Chief Energy Officer, spoke to us about the three things she's learnt in the three years and we wanted to share it with you.
Smile in the face of cynicism
Over three years I’ve learnt not to take cynic…
Dresses are chosen, nails are painted, hair straigthened...final preparations for Hub Dot's anniversary are underway. As we get ready for tonight we wanted to share some words by Isabelle Fraysse von Stedingk, who like so many of us, has struggled to leave her hair in its natural state. But…
New research has found mumpreneurs are a rapidly growing economic force to be reckoned with, having generated £7.2bn for the nation’s economy through their enterprising small businesses last year. Move over Alan Sugar.
The report from think tank Development Economics…