British luxury retail group The Bicester Collection has launched a programme to financially and professionally support women in the MENA region starting social impact businesses. By keeping the requirements broad, the brand is shifting what it means to do CSR and uplift underrepresented voices.

A growing intrigue in diverse cultures is a priority for YouTube, demonstrated in a video series that celebrates talent in the MENA region. As young people feel drawn to experiences for cultural exchange, platforms such as YouTube are facilitating the discovery of international talent.

Emmy award-winning actress Issa Rae has used her platform to uplift Black talent in the media and entertainment industry via her production company, Hoorae. Her success demonstrates how diverse brand leadership can positively influence industry representation from the top down.

At first glance, TikTok trends such as ‘bimbofication’, ‘the rockstar girlfriend’, and ‘sugar baby aesthetics’ appear to be firmly anti-feminist – a stark contrast to the era of the ‘girlboss’. But what do these narratives reveal about the evolution of female empowerment on social media platforms?