Our first e-newsletter of 2026 has been published - sharing a roundup of our recent news, insights and activities as we head into spring.

This edition marks US2U Consulting’s 20th anniversary, alongside highlights including Rachel Blackburn’s participation in the Change the Race Ratio event at Mansion House; her Open University webinar on the strategic value of leadership education; and our reflections on International Women’s Day, recognising women in business and trade.

We also share insights from our latest work experience placement and celebrate the start of our anniversary year with a community fundraising event in Norfolk.

Read all this and more in the full newsletter below:

US2U Consulting E-news March 2026

US2U Consulting Founder & CEO Rachel Blackburn MBE has been featured in the Open University's January 2026 Magazine. Rachel graduated from the Open University with her MBA in 2004, which was the catalyst to her founding US2U Consulting in 2006.

The magazine feature looks back at her being recognised with an MBE for Business & Exports in the 2025 New Year Honours List, and the role her Open University MBA played in this:

From MBA to MBE!

OU MBA graduate Rachel Blackburn was awarded an MBE in the [2025] King's New Year's Honours List, for services to the Business Community and to Exports. As a Director of a management consultancy, Rachel's prestigious accolade particularly references her work with local, national and international businesses over many years to support their growth strategies.

“I see the achievement of the OU MBA as a critical part of my journey towards being awarded the MBE. It has opened doors to so many opportunities, not just through the competence gained but also via the confidence and credibility it has given me in the UK and internationally.” – Rachel Blackburn MBE

 Celebrating Rachel on the Open University website

Our last e-newsletter of 2025 has been published - featuring a roundup of our news from the last quarter of the year.

This edition includes US2U's visit to the British Embassy in Tokyo; Rachel Blackburn's recent UK Export Academy Webinar; her lead interview feature in Norfolk Director Magazine and our sponsorship of UEA's Disability Week 2025.

We also recently delivered a Rising Stars employee growth programme for a pharmaceuticals client; attended several charity events; and Rachel Blackburn participated in the first meeting of the new Norfolk Ambassadors initiative.

Read all this below:

US2U Consulting E-news December 2025

US2U Consulting Founder and CEO, Rachel Blackburn MBE, is the lead interview feature in the Winter | Spring 2026 edition of Norfolk Director Magazine.

This edition of the prestigious publication, part of UK Director Business Magazines, is built around the theme of 'TRUST'. Rachel's interview features her discussing her entire career: spanning her early years, what shaped her towards a career in management consultancy, her founding US2U Consulting in 2006, and her awarding of an MBE in the King's New Year Honours List 2025.

Read Rachel's lead interview in Norfolk Director Magazine here

Our October e-newsletter has been published - explore this to find out about our latest news and highlights from the summer.

This edition includes Rachel Blackburn's latest visit to New York in September, the launch of the Norfolk Ambassador's Programme at The Royal Norfolk Show, a work experience opportunity we recently offered an aspiring consultant, plus how US2U Consulting have supported Norwich Pride and one of our client's 200 year celebration.

US2U Consulting Founder & CEO Rachel Blackburn MBE was also featured in the October 2025 Norfolk Magazine. Explore our e-news below:

US2U Consulting E-news October 2025