*SAVE THE DATE* AMBERfest Saturday 27th June 2026
AMBERfest 2026 is a powerful one-day event in Birmingham bringing together inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful connections across wellness, parenting, careers, and financial empowerment. Join a diverse, inclusive community on 27 June 2026 and leave with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to grow, connect, and thrive.
The World I Want for My Children: Why I’m Paying Attention Now
I’ve never considered myself political. For years, it felt distant and divisive — easier to ignore than engage with. But approaching 40, I see how policies shape my everyday life: flexible working, protection from discrimination, and the ability to raise a family while building a career. Watching parties like Reform UK enter mainstream debate with proposals affecting immigration, equality law, and workplace rights feels unsettling — not because disagreement is wrong, but because impact isn’t equal. I’ve realised neutrality doesn’t mean immunity. Paying attention now isn’t about confrontation; it’s about protecting fairness, stability, and the future my children deserve.
Celebrating Chinese New Year: A British Born Chinese Perspective
Written by a British-born Chinese author, this article offers a personal take on Chinese New Year traditions and the significance of the Year of the Horse. Discover unique insights into family celebrations, cultural heritage, and festive customs. #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse
Build Your Coping Toolkit online series: Managing Stress and Emotional Triggers
Discover practical, evidence-based coping strategies to manage stress and emotional triggers in this free 7-week online information series. Led by CBT and EMDR therapist Surinder Kaur, these sessions explore grounding, mindfulness, breathing, imagery, and body-based regulation tools to help you feel safer, calmer, and more in control.
To Club or Not to Club?
To club or not to club? A personal parenting reflection on after-school activities, over-scheduling children, family time, and finding balance as parents.
When friendships change: why connection matters with age
A thoughtful exploration of how friendships evolve with age, why adult connection matters, and how Asian women can prioritise friendship alongside family.
Creating Spaces of Belonging: In Conversation with Khalsa Foundation UK
An in-depth conversation with Khalsa Foundation UK on creating inclusive spaces of belonging for Sikh families and individuals. Exploring the impact of Khalsa Camp and Khalsa Family Retreat, this article looks at community, intergenerational connection, spiritual wellbeing, and why accessible, faith-rooted spaces matter more than ever in the UK today.
Asian Money Matters
A reflective summary of AMBER’s Asian Money Matters series, exploring how Asian women’s relationships with money evolve from childhood to retirement. Covering cultural influences, emotional spending, financial independence, wellbeing, and long-term security, this article also invites readers to join an online community to share experiences, reflect together, and build healthier financial futures across every life stage.
Belonging: Finding Community in All Its Forms
An exploration of belonging and community in all its forms — from local neighbourhoods and shared interests to faith, wellness, and online spaces. This reflective piece from AMBER looks at why connection matters for wellbeing, identity, and growth, and invites us to intentionally seek out communities where we feel seen, supported, and truly at home.
Marriage Across Generations: Understanding Our Daughters’ Choices with Care
A reflective and reassuring exploration of how South Asian daughters approach marriage today. This article offers parents insight into generational change, evolving relationship values, emotional wellbeing, and how tradition, commitment, and family remain deeply rooted—even as expressions of marriage adapt to modern life.
Unlocking Your Voice, Courage & Confidence: An Interview with Energy Expert Aman Sunner
Explore the story behind Aman Sunner’s rise as an energy expert and the creation of Unlocked Live, an empowering event helping women step into their next-level confidence, self-worth and visibility. Find out how this transformational experience supports ambitious women in unlocking their voice and owning their space.
Together we can: support each other this season
December can be a difficult time for many women, with rising risks of abuse, increased pressures, and systemic failures highlighted in the Angiolini Inquiry. Learn why community support matters, how to seek help safely, and where to find specialist organisations offering confidential guidance and protection.
Festive Joy Without the Price Tag
Discover fun, budget-friendly Christmas activities for families, from cosy at-home ideas to low-cost festive days out. Enjoy the holiday season without the financial stress with AMBER’s tips for creating meaningful, memorable and affordable Christmas joy.
When your child leaves for University: A parents journey
In this AMBER Sister Story, a mother opens up about the pride, emptiness, and growth that come with sending a child off to university. Through her personal reflection, she offers comfort, insight, and practical tips to help other parents navigate this emotional milestone.
My Teenager Has Started Dating! What Do I Do? A Guide for Asian Parents
Your teenager is dating-now what? For many Asian parents, this can feel unfamiliar or even worrying. This guide offers practical, culturally sensitive advice to help you respond with calm, empathy, and openness.
Forty- something (and looking not so fabulous!)
Gaining belly fat in your 40s is common—even with regular exercise. Hormonal shifts, slower metabolism, stress, and poor sleep all play a role
Selective Schooling - What to expect from the application process…
A practical guide for parents exploring selective schooling in the UK — 11-plus exam steps, timelines, and tips to support your child’s journey.
Asian Money Matters: Part 5 - Ready Set - Retire
This is the fifth in our Money Matters series with a focus on retirement. Explore how Asian women can prepare for retirement with confidence. Learn about savings, investment strategies, and emotional readiness in later life.
I Wanted to Play Hopscotch—Instead, I Got Married
This powerful Sister Story, shared for South Asian Heritage Month, reveals the lived experience of a British Asian woman forced into marriage at 16. From hopscotch to the marriage, her journey explores tradition, silence, identity, and resilience. A voice reclaimed. #RootsToRoutes
Asian Money Matters: Part 4 - Balancing Wealth with Wellness
Explore how British Asian women in mid-adulthood navigate financial empowerment, home ownership, divorce, and wellness in Asian Money Matters: Part 4 – Balancing Wealth and Wellness. Blending cultural insight with powerful personal reflections, this article offers practical tools and thoughtful guidance to help women balance wealth, well-being, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world.