We invited 17 incredibly inspiring women to join team MERABI for the very first MERABI dinner in London. Not only were all of these women inspiring, they were also encouraging, hard working, aspirational and determined to have a positive impact on helping other women succeed in a world where many want women to fail.

We shared our stories, discussed our struggles and celebrated our wins. I looked around the room and felt in awe of each and every one of the beautiful women sat around me. Being surrounded by like minded women who are just like me...taking risks, dreaming big and chasing their dreams was beautiful.

The aim is to empower, celebrate and to lift each other up in a world where there is way too much hate, jealousy and shaming. It’s not always easy and there have been some really (really) hard times. But like they say... what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 💪🏼

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of the amazing women that attended our dinner and to everyone who helped make it happen.

Our fabulous flowers by @simplystunningflowers

Gorgeous make up by @sabrinemakeups and @katiedaisymakeup

Our beautiful venue @stjameshotelandclub

Incredible photos and videos by @lydiaxcollins