Projects
- Club Melanin x Seasoned @ Buzzfeed - The Good Hair Experience EventBlack hair is a big deal. Socially, economically, politically and quite literally. However in this day and age, where the world is at our fingertips, we still struggle to find and book good hair stylists. Club Melanin is the platform solving this problem. However, how do we define good stylists? How do we define a Good Hair Experience? We’re hosting this event to do just that. Bringing together industry professionals, hairdressers and hair enthusiasts from all demographics, we collectively exp
- Afro tech: Club Melanin is featured in Startups MagazineAfter a chance meeting with the editor of Startups Magazine, Ricki was asked to be one of the chosen women in tech to be featured in October's print edition of Startups Magazine. Read the story below to hear about why Ricki became her own change maker to develop a platform that enables black and mixed women to find reputable and knowledgeable stylists for them: https://view.publitas.com/startups-magazine/startups-magazine-issue-9/page/46
- Fund the FutureThe Cloudreach sponsored "Fund the Future" initiative was created by Ricki Lawal last year to give back to the industry and support projects that are doing tremendous work attracting and developing underrepresented people into the sector. Instead of handing out branded gifts at events, Fund the future enables businesses to donate the money to amazing charities instead. Anyone can participate in Fund the Future, you just nominate one of the charity boxes and the business will make a donation. S
Work history
Chief MakerSelfmade Candle
London, United KingdomFull Time
Selfmade Candle is the sustainable wellness brand for the modern day maker. We use natural soy wax infused with 100% essential oils to provide lavish scent experiences through guilt free products. Our products are eco friendly and vegan friendly all the way down to the ink we print with and the glue we use on our labels! We're all about getting lit, responsibly.
Skills
- Strategic Marketing
- Project Management
- Entrepreneur
Education
U
U
Psychology BSc HonsUniversity of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom