What this session is about
This session is an invitation to reimagine and practise a different way of creating change.
Many women working in activism, care, community organising and leadership have been taught, explicitly or implicitly, that commitment to equity and justice means self sacrifice. We are taught that our energy being ransacked to the point of burnout is normal, even noble. We are conditioned to care without boundaries and that depletion is proof of dedication to the cause. Our liberalism must be perfect, neat and tidy to be worthy.
Over time, this creates cultures of martyrdom that mirror the very systems we are trying to dismantle.
This session challenges that idea.
Grounded in the principle of Ubuntu - I am because you are, The revolution will be energised explores how connection, belonging and collective power are not “soft” alternatives to impact, but the very conditions that make sustained change inevitable.
We’ll look at burnout as a design feature of oppressive systems and why flourishing is the anecdote. We’ll explore how hyper-independence, over-functioning and self-abandonment show up in justice-oriented spaces and how they limit our wellbeing and impact.
Despite the weight of this topic, we will approach it with levity so it will be an energising, joyful and honest exploration of what becomes possible when women are resourced, connected and supported.
How we’ll work together
The salon blends reflection, shared inquiry and collective wisdom.
I’ll offer a clear, galvanising speech informed by nervous system science, our collective social context and my own experience. Then the space will be open for collective exploration. Rather than positioning one voice as the authority, we will operate as a matriarchy with the emphasis on shared insight, dialogue and co-creation.
Together, we’ll explore practical ways of:
The intention is that people leave feeling connected, resourced and reminded that they do not have to do this work alone and that sustainable change is something we build together.
Why this matters now
The world as we’ve known it is crumbling, revolutions that rely on exhaustion do not last. If we want a different future, we need different ways of being with ourselves and each other in the present. This session creates space to pause, reconnect and reimagine as a way of engaging with the reality of our times powerfully.
About Tamu Thomas
Tamu Thomas is a Human Flourishing and Leadership Specialist, keynote speaker, and mentor for emerging thought leaders. Her book Women Who Work Too Much was published by Hay House in 2024.
A former social worker with over 16 years’ experience, Tamu blends the science of human safety, connection, and behaviour change to help high-performing women and future-focused organisations evolve the way they work so ambition, wellbeing, and performance can coexist without burnout.
Trusted by organisations including NatWest, Ralph Lauren, Stylist Magazine, Santander, Harper’s Bazaar, TikTok, Grazia, and Brunel University, Tamu is known for delivering mindset-shifting insights with warmth, clarity, and precision.
Her core belief is simple: work should develop us, not deplete us.
Venue: The Atrium, Unit 4, Mentmore Studios, 11 Argall Avenue, London E10 7QE
Access: If you have any access needs, please let us know.
Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:30 for a 7pm start
Tickets: From £10. Tickets are non refundable, non transferrable.
Accessibility information
The Atrium is located in an old industrial building. We have a toilet on the ground floor but it is not wheelchair accessible and we don't have dedicated baby change facilities. We recognise that this is a significant barrier and does not reflect the welcoming, inclusive space we wish to offer. We wish this were not the case and are truly sorry if this prevents you from joining us for an event.
Additional Information
Finding us
The nearest station, one stop from Stratford, is Lea Bridge. The 55 and 56 bus from Hackney stop at Lea Bridge Station. The W19 from Walthamstow stops 2 minutes from The Atrium. There are two pay and display car parks on Argall Avenue.
