NCL Manager @ MPG Hub
SHE/ HER
Obie joined the team in the Winter of Dec 2021 and became the lead/ manager of a green skills programme called Natural City Living at May Project Gardens (MPG) in Spring 2022.
The programme offers free or donation-based workshops and open days, bringing together diverse communities of all ages in a community-led retreat space.
Guided by permaculture principles, we welcome both returning and new visitors.
Our activities include nature-based well-being, creative practices, skill sharing (such as natural building and cob oven construction), and food growing and permaculture skills. Assist with teaching greening skills to young people and vulnerable adults.
I co-developed an incubator program to support the growth of practitioners.
Our aim is to improve access and opportunities within agriculture and environmentalism—two of the least diverse sectors.
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In 2023, she secured £6,000 funding from Hubbub, match-funded £5,000 through crowdfunding, and employed various other fundraising strategies for MPG. Additionally, she takes on roles such as assisting with social media and marketing, utilising her graphic communication skills, and working passionately alongside the rest of the team.
Background
With over 15 years of experience in social enterprise and social health including systemic innovation, community grassroots activism, environmentalism, and graphic/service design, Obie has had the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and co-found a successful for-profit fitness business with a community mission. She has freelanced for the majority of her life - and enjoys pollinating and community-building locally and globally where possible. She loves connecting with her roots and culture, savouring nourishing food and gardening, enjoying music, and exploring alternative fitness—training, performing, and teaching hula hooping and roller skating. Her career and lifestyle revolve around building community wellness and empowering others to flourish.
Obie is passionate advocate for individuals with chronic illnesses, including a dis-ease she has experienced called Achalasia plus other autoimmune conditions.She is a proud MoveGB Ambassador, and spreads the message of 'Move For Life' and promotes a positive conscious mindset. Obie finds joy in practising mindfulness and learning from the wisdom of the Universe and paying respect to ancestors. She is a big advocate for 'Rest is Resistance' influenced by the Nap Ministry!
In Obie's other role, which is connected to the world of growing and activism (MPG's ethos), she is the co-director of
Black Farmers Market CIC. This grassroots, Black British-led organisation creates safe spaces for the social and economic empowerment of the Black community in environmentalism and agriculture. Their initiatives include the UK's first Black Farmers' Market in Brixton, wellness events in parks and other venues, and an urban farm they're developing in Croydon.
Contact
Always welcome opportunities to explore how we can add to the capacity of MPG, so lets talk!