WHAT IS INSPIRED BY CULTURE 365?
A leading lifestyle brand whose products & services help everyday people and businesses express or promote their cultural background through bold visual cultural merchandise which may result in an increase in self-esteem and a positive self-image.
The products have vibrant colours and made with beautiful symbols and emblems. Whether it is a personal choice or for a special occasion, merchandise is available for a wide range of countries and cultural designs.
WHO STARTED INSPIRED BY CULTURE 365?
Ujana-Kandake is the award winning cultural event expert who created this outstanding brand. She has been involved in cultural activities all her life and has worked in cultural spaces in the local community as well as the retail industry for over 20 years. Ujana-Kandake has a history of organising cultural markets and has toured the UK as an event stall holder selling cultural merchandise gaining extensive knowledge of the needs of customers in this niche.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER
Ujana-Kandake launched an annual town-wide cultural event in Luton which she successfully managed for 10 years. The African & Caribbean Cultural Fun Day was awarded the prestigious Inspired Mark of the London 2012 Games Cultural Olympiad. The theme of being inspired had just been born.
Ujana-Kandake’s most recent award was in 2026 for a cultural centre which she manages. The centre was awarded 1st Prize Winners for the Art & Cultural Exhibition at the Northern Provincial Show 2026, Zambia.
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Participation in cultural events as well as organising them has always been a hobby for Ujana-Kandake, who as an enthusiastic cultural masquerader, has performed at carnivals in the UK and in other countries.
Ujana-Kandake has also co-hosted and produced radio shows on music culture on BBC 3 Counties and will be producing a podcast on culture in the future
Ujana-Kandake also loves travelling around the world to explore different cultures and has co-authored a book about experiences of living across Africa.
WHY WAS INSPIRED BY CULTURE 365 CREATED?
The foundation of this lifestyle brand is… “celebrating one’s culture is an important part of any society and that you can transform negatives towards your cultural background into positives.”
Ujana-Kandake suffered a life threatening moment triggered by the pressure of struggling under work stress. She had been experiencing conflicts and undermining behaviour during her professional career as an employee because of her cultural heritage. This crucial health event propelled Ujana-Kandake to make a life changing choice. After spending 7 years studying to gain degrees and qualify as a Geography teacher she had to weigh up what was most important.
One deep breath later, Ujana-Kandake immediately switched careers and left the stress behind! It was time use her cultural background and retail experience to her advantage. Ujana-Kandake became a full time entrepreneur in arena of retailing cultural goods and providing cultural services. Ujana-Kandake will passionately source products to cater for anyone proud of their cultural heritage. The great news is she can still teach everyone about culture like a true geographer.
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