Mildred Talabi was “born to write” and expresses this gift in a variety of ways. She is a professional journalist and editor, a CV consultant and a PTLLs qualified teacher/trainer. In addition, Mildred is the award-winning co-owner of a raw foods healthy eating business (Raw Love UK) and an Enterprise Ambassador for Lambeth Council.
Mildred believes that the key to a fulfilling work life is to connect who you are with what you do and is therefore passionate about helping people achieve this in their own lives.
Here are just some of the highlights of Mildred’s work life to date:
- Started first ever business (a typing service) at the age of 13 with her older siblings;
- Created and published an inspirational magazine for young people aged 19 and in the second year of university, using £2,000 of her student loan;
- Became the Assistant Editor of bfm film magazine at the age of 21 having been promoted from Editorial Assistant in just three months;
- Studied journalism at top media institution, Harlow College, on a scholarship from News International;
- Worked as Commissioning Editor on The Guardian’s daily newspaper supplement, G2;
- Co-founded Raw Love UK in 2009 to spread the message of healthy eating through raw foods;
- Won “Best Business Vision 2009” for Raw Love UK at the very first Lambeth ‘Brand Piano’ female entrepreneurs scheme;
- Lambeth Business Awards 2010 finalist in two categories – “Best Young Entrepreneur” and “Best Women in Business”;
- Authored “7 Keys to a Winning CV: How to create a CV that gets results” – published by Harriman House, September 2011.
Mildred is a member of Toastmasters International, The Society of Authors, and a registered member of SchoolSpeakers. She also regularly contributes to the Guardian Careers website as a CV expert.
To book Mildred for a speaking engagement or to enquire about hosting a CV seminar or workshop at your organisation, please visit the contact page.