D&I Spy - Inclusion, Uncovered: Recent Episodes
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D&I Spy takes you behind the scenes with Dr. Julie Humphreys and Natasha Whitehurst as they dish the dirt on diversity & inclusion. They will be joined by fascinating people for a candid discussion on those tricky topics that often leave others feeling uncomfortable.
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Author of ‘The Personal Board of You Inc’., Emma Maslen, discusses strategies for effective networking which will enhance your career. We also debate the specific barriers that people from minority communities face when networking and Emma gives suggestions to overcome these. RESOURCES: https://www.emmamaslen.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-Board-You-Inc-achievement/dp/1781337624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESG is becoming increasingly important to investors, which in turn means it's becoming important to organisations. Hear from Teresa Boughey as she discusses how DEI often crosses into ESG, and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of everyone. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-boughey-jungle-hr/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.purposeupgrade.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Business-Handbook-Innovative-Successful/dp/1398604062
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Jon, founder of the advocacy group Sports Media LGBT+, discusses whether football is a safe space for gay/bi/trans fans and players. We also examine fake allyship from celebrities, particularly during the men’s Qatar World Cup. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-holmes-sport/?originalSubdomain=uk https://sportsmedialgbt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear from Pinar Guvenc of SOUR, the international hybrid design studio that solves social and urban issues through sustainable and inclusive methods. We discuss the importance of co-creation and Inclusive research and the need for designers to step up and act as human-centred design advocates. Pinar talked about two of their recent projects including designing an award-winning deodorant for people with disabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear from the ‘Bird in a Plane’, Tracey, as she recounts her 3 epic, solo bi-plane journeys and discusses the barriers to women in aviation. RESOURCES: https://www.birdinabiplane.com/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pilot-60-dubbed-bird-biplane-29549180 https://www.instagram.com/biplanebird/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear how the R Word is being used in the title of a new Channel 4 documentary fronted by Rosie Jones and how Rachel believes the word continues to severely harm members of the disabled community.
RESOURCES: https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rosie-jones-responds-backlash-over-30369076?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/04/rosie-jones-change-the-title-of-your-new-documentary-then-apologise-19064068/ https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a44419186/rosie-jones-channel-4-documentary-title-backlash/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natasha and Dr Julie pick out their favourite talking points and top tips from the latest round of episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke to Barrister and Author, Robin White about the recent debate in the UK Parliament concerning amending or keeping the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act of 2010. Robin is a leading authority on trans rights and frequently speaks on the topic.
Resources: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2023-06-12/debates/F74BD8CC-4807-46F4-AA51-5402B7CFE8F9/LegislativeDefinitionOfSex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear from Dr Rebecca Whittington as she talks about the recent research undertaken by Reach and Women in Journalism, into the online harm experienced by women journalists. Key findings of the report are discussed including harassment, stalking, mental health implications, and how women are leaving the industry as a direct result. There is also a call to action.
This episode contains references that some listeners may find upsetting.
Resources: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/research-report-2023-online-harms-against-women-working-in-journalism-and-media/ https://www.reachplc.com/news/2023/survey_reveals_75_percentage_of_women_journalists_have_experienced_a_threat_to_their_safety
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also known as Inclusion Networks, have become widely associated with providing a safe space for employees to come together, raising awareness, and informing the wider organisation. We speak with author and ERG powerhouse, Joe Santana about how these groups can, and should, support organisations in achieving their business goals. We also ask the question - what’s next for ERGs?
RESOURCES: Supercharge Your ERGs The New DEI and ERG Frontier
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Hear from military veteran, paralympian and adventurer, Jaco Van Gass as he talks about the importance of finely balancing our mental and physical health. Jaco’s book is called Unequivocal and it's out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk to Olympic athlete, Anyika Onuora about her experiences of gender and racial bias growing up in Liverpool, UK, the importance of visible role models and standing up for what you believe in. Anyika’s book is called My Hidden Race and is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is banter just friends and colleagues having a laugh or is it a more serious problem? Hear from ex-Arsenal player, Paul Davis talk about how banter affected him, his performance, and how his race affected his career. Also we ask if today's England football players, under Gareth Southgate, are less likely to suffer racism and whether Paul's unprecedented 9-match ban was the result of bias. Paul’s book is called 'Arsenal and After' and it's out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are women targeted by trolls on social media more than anyone else? We talk to blogger and ex-Love Islander, Anna Vakili about the trolling she has received, how it affected her and her experience as a woman in the male-dominated field of pharmacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes’ thoughts on inclusion, coming out as a gay woman, being accepted into the LGBTQ+ community and her struggles with mental health. We ask - why is psychological safety important? You’ll also hear her ‘call to action’ for all persecuted LGBTQ+ military veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gian Power is the CEO and Founder of TLC Lions. He set up his first business aged 13 and later worked in global businesses. Gian is an advocate for talking more openly about mental health. In this episode we discuss the challenges facing D&I leaders and the increase of negativity and fatigue towards the industry. The episode also touches on the impact of George Floyd’s murder on the D&I landscape then and now..
D&I Spy takes you behind the scenes with Dr. Julie Humphreys and Natasha Whitehurst as they dish the dirt on diversity & inclusion. They will be joined by fascinating people for a candid discussion on those tricky topics that often leave others feeling uncomfortable.