Nathaniel Aaron Cole
Nathaniel Aaron Cole

Nathaniel Aaron Cole

I'm a writer/workshop facilitator/co-founder/researcher from East London. I talk about my Mental Health and self development…a lot

Editor of Blacxellence
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Why I’m stopping drinking alone and binge eating snacks

Last week I came face to face with one of my problems. As I sat there opposite my partner (and friend) I felt weak, vulnerable and didn’t…

May 16, 2018 · 3 min read
May 16, 2018 · 3 min read

For Ty

Death has this weird way of shocking us into feeling. It never comes at the right time, for there can be no right time for someone to…

May 9 · 2 min read

Forgiving My Father

I went to a friend’s Barbecue last year and had a life-changing moment. Let me tell you about it.

Mar 28, 2019 · 7 min read

Twenty Eight

Another 365 days have passed and in that time I have experienced new things, grown as a man and quite frankly, surprised myself. Surprised…

Jul 31, 2018 · 2 min read

Growth

Natasha Rothwell’s character, Kelli, in Insecure is one of my absolute favourites on the show. She just lives her life and is one of the…

Dec 31, 2017 · 1 min read

Blacxellence — Charlie Dark

This is the final write up of what as been an eye-opening, heartwarming series for me. When I started this project, I wondered if I would…

Oct 31, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Sanchia Legister

You are looking at the best Yoga teacher in the world. Well, she is to me anyway. Let me explain why Sanchia Legister is great.

Oct 30, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Tamika Abaka-Wood

This is Tamika, she is awesome. The End.

Oct 30, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Peigh

It’s hard to know where to start with Peigh. We started out as acquaintances at Run Dem Crew and over the years have we’ve gone on a…

Oct 29, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Dede

I met Dede on Twitter during some post-Brexit blues last year. She’s opinionated and not afraid to speak her mind.

Oct 29, 2017 · 1 min read

Blacxellence — Shameek Farrell

Shameek is a man that has achieved a hell of a lot in short period of time.

Oct 27, 2017 · 1 min read

Blacxellence — Mahaneela

Meet Mahaneela (Neela). She’s one of the most amazing people around. I’ve known Neela for a couple of years and have seen the quality of…

Oct 26, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Ben Hurst

I met Ben last year when I started my training with Great Men. Great Men’s main work sees them go into schools and run workshops with boys…

Oct 24, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Kara-Jessica Mallett

Meet Kara-Jessica, an accomplished Graphic Designer & Illustrator that specialises in digital design and has a main focus on editorial…

Oct 23, 2017 · 1 min read

Blacxellence — Sait Cham

World, this is Sait. Sait is a great man. Let me explain why.

Oct 22, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Seyi Akiwowo

This is Seyi Akiwowo, Forest Gate North’s Councillor and a woman of many talents.

Oct 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — James Massiah

My earliest memory of James Massiah is this young man that would walk around campus in an all black Jacket that would become a symbol of…

Oct 20, 2017 · 1 min read

Blacxellence — Candace Oxley

Can I start by saying how great Candace Oxley is? Yes, yes I can. Candace is a fantastic and wonderful woman. She’s extremely driven, smart…

Oct 19, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Richie Brave

I first met Richie through my friends Angel and Darren. I think we ran together a few times and can’t remember much beyond that. I really…

Oct 19, 2017 · 2 min read

Blacxellence — Anna Akosua

Have I ever told you that I love the Internet? I’ve forgotten to mention that a large portion of Blacxellence entries were friendships that…

Oct 17, 2017 · 2 min read