The Black & Irish Experience × APNI Summit was one of those moments where you could truly feel a community coming together. From the first conversations in the hall to the packed room at TU Dublin, there was a shared excitement you couldn’t miss. Two organisations, both committed to visibility, inclusion and progress. Volunteering at the event gave me the chance to see everything up close. I met students, new graduates, ambitious early-career professionals and leaders who hav

Welcome to The Path, a series dedicated to amplifying the stories of leaders who’ve forged their own way, through discipline, discovery, and sometimes discomfort. In this edition, we spotlight Lai, whose career journey spans industries and experiences, from hospitality to telecoms, pharma to leadership. Through each chapter, Lai has chosen growth, resilience, and authenticity over comfort and in doing so, has become the kind of leader who doesn’t just climb the ladder, but bu

In a world that rewards routine, Zainab challenges us to wake up. Drawing parallels between zombie movies and modern life, she explores how comfort and autopilot living can quietly steal our spark and how conscious living is the antidote. This piece is a call to choose intention over inertia, one Tuesday at a time.

On Saturday, 18th October, eBay APNI proudly hosted the Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses event — a vibrant celebration of Black-owned businesses across Ireland in honour of Black History Month. The event, held in collaboration with eBay, brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members for a day of connection, inspiration, and empowerment. It also marked the official launch of the eBay Accelerator Programme, designed to support and elevate Black-owned bu

The wind does not break the tree that bends." Getting laid off isn’t just a career event, t’s a rupture. One moment you’re contributing, the next you’re silenced, as if someone pressed mute on your purpose. But even in that quiet, something deeper stirs. This piece isn’t about “bouncing back.” It’s about bending, grieving, and finding the seed after the fall. It’s a reminder that you are not the title you held, but the rhythm you carry, one that no layoff can erase.

We are officially halfway through the year, and you still have not hit the savings goal you set for yourself in January. You feel...

I got on a plane to Birmingham not knowing a soul in the room — but knowing I couldn’t miss a space made for people like me. The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum wasn’t just a conference; it was a turning point. From finding mentors on LinkedIn to discovering the power of showing up, this experience reminded me that growth begins outside your comfort zone.

Feeling behind? You’re not alone. Social media shows the highlights — this blog shares the reality.

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI) team hosted a remarkable African-themed volunteer night at...

To mark Africa Day 2025, we hosted our annual Lions’ Den Pitch Competition , a flagship event celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship,...

The secret to investing isn’t some complex algorithm or a magical stock-picking ability—it’s consistency and patience. Boring? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.

One of the biggest mindset shifts people need to make is understanding that inflation is not some random or unfortunate event — it is an intentional, structural part of how modern capitalist economies work.

One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that it is reserved for the privileged few.....

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: 28th March 2025 Dublin, Ireland – The African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI) is calling...

Executive Summary: This report presents findings from a survey aimed at identifying barriers to employment for ethnic minority employees...