Rebbecca Hemmings is the Founder and Director of Strawberry Words training consultancy, based in Birmingham, UK. 2022, saw Rebbecca receive Educator of the Year award from the Black Owned Business Birmingham in recognition of her services over the last 25 years.

She founded her then performing arts company, Harvey Arts, in 2002, working in schools to help children to explore their cultures and identities. In 2013, she took a short break from work whilst having her daughter and then later changed the name of the business to Strawberry Words.

Quickly, Rebbecca got back to work helping to level the playing field for culturally marginalised people. The focus was on large scale schools’ projects, to explore diversity. In 2016, she was presented an award by Coventry University for her diversity and inclusion work within the school system.

When she isn’t trying to rid the work racism, Rebbecca can be found paddle-boarding, hiking or exploring quirky hotels with her daughter up and down the country.

Rebbecca has a Degree in Arts Practice and Cultural Policy, a Post Graduate Certificate in Community Practice, a Coaching qualification from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and is an alumni member at Coventry University, Staffordshire University and Common Purpose.

Chantelle is the backbone of Strawberry Words. She keeps the wheels turning by ensuring all the systems are in place to keep the company functional. That includes managing the functionality of the online training, managing the social media and general administration of the company.

On a personal note, Chantelle is fascinated with human nature. She enjoys exploring various areas of psychology and philosophy. She enjoys tinkering with WordPress and experimenting with automation and digital marketing concepts.

Chantelle is a keen learner and is also studying Herbalism. She says, “I believe nature holds many of the keys to unlocking human potential and transformation.”

As a freelance associate, I wear a few hats. I am passionate about antiracism and disability awareness. Antiracism is a significant interest of mine, as I believe it should be for everyone wanting to actively reverse the implicit associated behaviours perpetuated in our society.
I am also a spoken word artist, one of the highlights of my career is performing a monologue based on Steven Lawrence's experiences with racism to an audience made up of West Midlands Police.
To deepen my understanding of issues and to assist, I visited a Calais Refugee Camp (coincidently at the time a Banksy artwork was discovered onsite). I would go on to volunteer there and write a comparative article on the value of Banksy Art & People in need of our help.
In my spare time, I enjoy indoor climbing & bouldering.

Comin soon.