I am Palma Black,  the founder and CEO of Soul Purpose 360 CIC.

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I am passionate about people, communities and social justice, believing that everyone has the right and the ability to advocate for themselves and their communities. I am passionate about social change and believe that everyone has a right to play their role and they should.  I have worked in and with communities for over 30 years in London and the southeast, through social housing and through regeneration programmes bringing positive and lasting change to communities.

 

Despite having had a rich and varied career, working in jobs that filled me with immense sense of achievement and happiness, and having had many wonderful and challenging experiences which had given me opportunities to grow in confidence, become resilient and independent, I still was unsure about my purpose in life; an emptiness that needed to be filled.

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People often ask me why I set up Soul Purpose 360 and I have a different answer for every audience. The truth is, there were so many reasons. But the need to act became clear to me when my older sister Pauline was diagnosed with terminal cancer. in 2012.  Supporting Pauline towards the end of her life, made me realise how important it was to make the most of our lives; we only pass this way once.  

 

I had always been motivated to help others and whilst I had already started my own personal development journey, I decided to focus on Black women, like my sister Pauline; to help them live fulfilled lives.  I am a trained Personal Performance Coach and DISC Accredited.

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There are so many forces acting against Black women. I believe that when we come together in a place and time, like the Soul Purpose 360 Black Women's Networking & Empowerment Circles, we can be a force for good for one another.  I am keen to see more Black women playing active roles in their own lives and in the world; finding their soul purpose and following their passions.  Soul Purpose 360 is the vehicle through which many Black women are connecting with others through the networking and empowerment circles - where we support one another.  The networks are filled with love, compassion, and empathy. Members share skills, knowledge, and expertise on all things related to life, health and wellness, community, business and more.  We recognise and value lived-experience and hold safe spaces for Black and minoritised women - without judgement.  We encourage each other to find our soul purpose, to live our soul purpose, and to grow individually and collectively.  I want to invite you to be a part of this social enterprise and to help me to reach, engage and empower as many Black women as possible - to help them find purpose, passion, self-love and connection to others. 

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I am a single mum of two amazing daughters, holding down a full-time job alongside Soul Purpose 360.  I am a Grants Panel Member of the Football Foundation  and when I am not working, I am to be found doing DIY construction projects...making my dash count...

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Soul Purpose 360 is Cultivating Black Women for Social Change…

I have found my Soul Purpose, what's yours?