We're back with our new re-branded podcast, Diversity Unplugged!In this episode, we chat with Eva Echo about what's in the news with trans people, why have they suddenly been put in the spotlight and also, what does matcha taste like?Follow Eva here: https://www.instagram.com/evaech0/Sources used in the episode:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64184736- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-plans-to-reform-process-of-changing-legal-gender

Forget what you know about yoga! We sit down with Nikita Desai this week to re-trace the roots of yoga. Nikita takes us through her own journey with discovering an authentic practice of yoga and becoming disillusioned with the westernised, whitewashed version we see on social media. Come on this journey with us.Diversify your yoga practice. Check out Nikita's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@nikyyoga and make sure to give her a follow on TikTok for more educational content https://www.tiktok.com/@nikyyoga

It's a very special collab episode! This Pride month we've partnered with Rainbow Dads to bring you this insightful episode into all things rainbow parenting. Co-host from Diversifying Group, Stef Martin, was joined in the virtual realm by Nicholas McInerny, host of popular podcast Rainbow Dads. Together, they welcomed four wonderful guests with unique queer parenting experiences: Kate, Elliot, Pritpal, and Amy. This is an unmissable episode for ALL of our episodes, whether you're queer, a parent, or neither! 

Co-hosts Naomi and Tobi are joined in the podcast studio this time with two of their wonderful and impressive colleagues. Almaas (Process Team Lead) and Olivia (Diversity and Inclusion Consultant) guest on the podcast this month to talk about intersectionality within data. We all know intersectionality is a vital component of Diversity and Inclusion to be considered, but how does it impact data? Almaas and Olivia are both big data-heads and they deliver some home truths in this episode.

Co-hosts Naomi and Tobi are once again in the studio and welcome a returning guest, the wonderful Ngozi Cadmus. Ngozi is a highly trained psychotherapist, a business coach, and CEO and founder of an online counselling service. We tap into this expertise to talk about MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK. They go into experiences of racism at work, how to protect your wellbeing and knowing your worth. Find a transcript of the show here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodes Follow our podcast for monthly new episodes:https://open.spotify.com/show/2wnpBK0TEK7R2pwyZkrine?si=6b979c70c8944cc1

This week, Naomi co-hosts the podcast with her colleague Tobi on the Diversifying Agencies platform. Tobi is an established worker in the DE&I space (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) and she helps shed a light on what Diversifying Agencies is and how it aims to help the recruitment world.  Together they interview clients Ella from Carrington West and Paul from 360 Staffing Solutions. Listen as they talk about what role DE&I has in the recruitment world and about their own journeys and biases.  For a transcript of the show, see our hosting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodesAbout our guests:Ella RazzellElla Razzell is the Compliance Manager and Diversity & Inclusion Champion at Carrington West. She has ten years experience in Quality and Compliance management in a technical recruitment environment, and her role includes keeping abreast of relevant legislation, contracts and documentation control; managing the compliance team function; ensuring Carrington West remain ISO 9001,1400 &27001 certifiedPaul McGuinessWith over 15 years recruitment experience to draw upon alongside AEoC Coaching and Activia Training certifications, Paul helps people build and grow their recruitment business within and organisation that cares passionately about it's people.

Trigger warning: this episode discusses issues to do with racism, anti-Sikhism and homophobia. This week Naomi interviews LGBTQ++ advocate Pritpal Bhullar on his experiences coming out as a bisexual man in this Sikh community and raising his family with his partner. Listen and learn more about the unique experience of LGBTQ+ Sikhs and how faith and sexuality intersect, and how you can support and know more about the community today.  For a transcript of the show, see our hosting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodes  About our guest:Pritpal Bhullar has been a volunteer for a charity called Diversity Role Models (DRM) for about 5 years. It is a charity which actively seeks to embed inclusion and empathy in the next generation, which will in time lead to a world where future generations embrace, accept and support difference. DRM do this by facilitating workshops in schools by creating safe spaces where participants can explore difference and consider their role in creating a world where we all feel accepted.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues with mental health, mental health stigma, sectioning, racism, colonial violence and anti-blackness.  This week, Naomi interviews Psychotherapist Ngozi Cadmus about starting her own therapy clinic, and tips on how to get started on taking care of your mental health.  Listen and get a better understanding of the challenges that people of colour specifically face with receiving help for mental health services, and get to know tips on how to speak to your employer about mental health. For a transcript of the show see our hosting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodesAbout our guest:Ngozi Cadmus is a qualified Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Business Strategist. She has a coaching & consultancy company that helps women of faith to become leaders in their respective industries and help them start, build and scale up their wellness business. Our consultancy focuses on assisting corporations in achieving their Equity, Diversity & Inclusion objectives through training to help identify, train, and retain Black Female Talent in their companies to create a representative leadership team that reflects their diverse workforce.Additionally, Ngozi is the CEO & Founder of Frontline Therapist, an affordable and accessible culturally sensitive online counselling service for Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Individuals and all Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds nationwide."

This week, Naomi interviews Personal Finance Expert Krystle McGilvery about starting her own business, personal finance tips and the ways in which neurotypical people view money differently than neurodivergent people. Listen and get a better understanding of what can you do to get started on your personal finance journey. For a transcript of the show see our hosting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodesAbout our guest:Krystle McGilvery is the founder of Mind Over Money, a behavioural finance consultancy. She combines CBT, behavioural science, and financial expertise to support others in making good financial decisions, build wealth and financial confidence. Krystle has appeared on ITV, in The Telegraph, and on BBC Radio. Krystle works with individuals and founders and has partnered with companies including Equifax, AllBright, and Moonpig. https://www.wearemindovermoney.com/

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues with mental health,  racism, intergenerational trauma and anti-blackness. There’s a reason why hair is such an integral part of Black history and culture.  In today's podcast we explore the complex history of afro and textured hair and how this is still echoed in society today. Listen as host Naomi chats with colleagues Ben and Desiree to chat about their hair journey and experiences. We talk about how their hair is a personal expression of who they are and how the evolution of Black Culture, has brought us to a time when more and more Black people are embracing the natural beauty of their own hair.  Additionally hear them discuss what new, and inspiring legacies are being created today in the world of Black Hair.  About our guests:Desiree OforiPronouns She/HerDesiree has worked in customer service for six years and comes from a creative background, having graduated from the British and Irish Modern Institute of Contemporary Music, where she studied a BA in Professional Musicianship. Desiree has worked with many international and UK-based musicians on their albums and singles, as well as designing their marketing materials.Desiree’s has a passion for music and for people. She has worked with her local community for many years and worked with several anti-racist organisations. In 2021, she worked with a film company to produce a documentary on the area of Tottenham, which she filmed and edited for YouTube. Desiree’s drive to create equal opportunities has led her to work in D&I recruitment because it gives her the opportunity to effect meaningful change.Desiree joined us through our Academy, a comprehensive training programme for individuals who want to develop a career with a D&I focus, support clients on their D&I journey, and thrive in a supportive workplace.Ben MusgravePronouns: He/HimBen has 14 years’ experience of driving Equality, Diversity and inclusion (E, D&I) initiatives across the Start-up, NGO and Public Sectors in Europe, Africa and Asia, with a particular focus on rights-based programming.As a qualified coach and experienced facilitator, Ben utilises participatory methodologies to work collaboratively with others to create positive change.Aside from his passion for E, D&I, Ben excels at getting injured whilst playing sports, collects Comics and sings badly in the shower.