9to5workrebels podcast

9to5workrebels podcast

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9to5workrebels podcast episodes

  • Gems in Comms - Nadia Haynes, founder of The Glass Hive – "A Two-Hour wait on her first day at a new job"

    In this episode of the Gems in Comms series special by 9to5workrebels, sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board, I speak with Nadia Haynes, founder of The Glass Hive.

    Nadia discusses her journey in PR and communications, highlighting personal experiences with microaggressions. One notable incident involved her being left waiting for two hours in reception on her first day at a new job.

    Gems in Comms delves into the career journeys of the global majority professionals in the UK PR and communications—an industry that remains predominantly white at 91%. The series

    explores crucial topics like workplace racism, allyship, and the elements that make for a supportive work environment, along with much more.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Gems in Comms – Juanita Rosenior, Founder of TGRG – “I was told I didn’t need to brag.”

    The Gems in Comms series special illuminates the career journeys of people of colour (the global majority) in PR and communications, an industry that remains predominantly white (92%). 

    The PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board sponsors this series, which explores workplace racism, allyship, and creating supportive environments.

    This week, I chatted with Juanita Rosenior, Founder & MD of TGRG, a London-based boutique agency specializing in marketing, public relations, and media. Juanita shares her experiences with microaggressions and

    racism, including being told she "didn't need to brag" when
    discussing her accomplishments during an interview.

    She delves into her journey of building TGRG and offers insights into fostering inclusivity within the industry.

    A must-listen for anyone passionate about creating equitable spaces in PR, communications & marketing.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Gems in Comms – Charlotte Mair, Founder of TFR Agency – “We launched Black Pound Day...and worked with Idris Elba.”

    The Gems in Comms series special explores the lived experiences of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains predominantly white. Sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board , the series aims to spark conversations on workplace inclusivity and representation.


    In this episode, I chat with Charlotte Mair, Founder of TFR Agency. Charlotte shares the story of launching Black Pound Day and creating impactful campaigns, including collaborations with Idris Elba. She offers insights on authenticity in marketing and supporting businesses.


    1 hr 33 min
  • Gems in Comms – Karen Tippett, Founder of Tippett PR – “Ask yourself, why not you?”

    The Gems in Comms series special delves into the experiences of people of colour navigating the PR and communications industry. Sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board and the UK Black Comms Network, the series highlights career journeys, industry challenges, and how we can

    foster change.

    In this episode, I chat with Karen Tippett, Founder of Tippett PR. Karen reflects on her journey through travel, beauty, and digital PR, and shares how she overcame challenges to build a successful agency. Her story will inspire you to embrace self-belief and ask, “Why not you?”

    1 hr 1 min
  • Gems in Comms – Michelle Agyeman-Coley, Future Brand Thinking – “Blatant discrimination: there was a lot of talent, but I couldn’t work with them.”

    The Gems in Comms series special shines a light on the career

    journeys of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains predominantly white at 91%.

    Sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity

    Board and the UK Black Comms Network, the series explores workplace racism, allyship, and creating supportive environments.

    In this episode, I chat with Michelle Aygeman-Coley, Founder & MD of Future Brand Thinking. Michelle opens up about her journey, tackling blatant discrimination, and shares how she created spaces where diverse talent could thrive.

    A must-listen for anyone passionate about inclusivity in PR and

    communications.

    1 hr 34 min
  • Gems in Comms: Veronica Patton-Cemm. Consulting director at Blurred "My boss said, ‘My eyes work. I see you, and I want to support you"

    For this week’s episode of the Gems in Comms podcast series

    special, brought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board and the UK Black Comms Network, I chat with Veronica Patton Cemm, Consulting Director at Blurred. We discuss her journey in PR & Comms and her unique perspectives on the industry.

    Gems in Comms, a 9to5workrebels podcast series special, shines a spotlight on the career journeys of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains overwhelmingly white at 91%.

    The series explores topics like workplace racism, allyship, what makes a truly inclusive work environment, and much more.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Gems in Comms - Sheeraz Gulsher co-Founder of People Like Us - ‘I genuinely considered leaving the industry entirely’

    For this week’s episode of the Gems in Comms podcast series

    special, brought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board, I chat with Sheeraz Gulsher co-founder of People Like Us and Braver.

    We discuss his journey in PR &Comms and his unique

    perspectives on the industry.

    Gems in Comms, a 9to5workrebels podcast series special, shines a spotlight on the career journeys of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains overwhelmingly white at 91%.

    The series explores topics like workplace racism, allyship, and what makes a truly inclusive work environment, and much more.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Gems in Comms - Claire Quansah, Quansah Consulting - ‘Seeing a Black Woman in PR Helped Me See What I Could Achieve

    For this week’s episode of the Gems in Comms podcast series

    special, brought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board, I chat with Claire
    Quansah, founder of Quansah consulting.

    We discuss her journey in PR & Comms and her unique perspectives on the industry.

    Gems in Comms, a 9to5workrebels podcast series special, shines a spotlight on the career journeys of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains overwhelmingly white at 91%.

    The series explores workplace racism, allyship, what makes a truly inclusive work environment, and much more.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Gems in Comms - Patricia Macauley, Founder of MMC - ‘I’m totally against this we’re hard to reach… we’re not hard to reach’

    For this week’s episode of the Gems in Comms podcast series special, brought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board, I chatted with Patricia Macauley, founder of Multicultural Marketing Consultancy (MMC). We discuss her journey in PR Comms & marketing and her unique perspectives on the

    industry.


    Gems in Comms, a 9to5workrebels podcast series special, shines a spotlight on the career journeys of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains overwhelmingly white at 91%. The series explores topics like workplace racism, allyship, and what makes a truly

    inclusive work environment, and much more.

    54 min
  • Gems in Comms - Ella Darlington, Head of Comms & marketing at Creative Access - "Some people’s hearts and minds will never change"

    For this week’s episode of the Gems in Comms podcast series special, brought to you by 9to5workrebels and sponsored by the PRCA's Race & Ethnicity Equity Board, I chat with Ella Darlington, Head of Comms & marketing at Creative Access, a diversity and inclusion social enterprise. We discuss her journey in PR, Comms & marketing and her unique perspectives on the industry.


    Gems in Comms, a 9to5workrebels podcast series special, shines a spotlight on the career journeys of people of colour in PR and communications—an industry that remains overwhelmingly white at 91%. The series explores topics like workplace racism, allyship, and what makes a truly

    inclusive work environment, and much more.


    1 hr 51 min

About 9to5workrebels podcast

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A podcast spotlighting global majority voices in PR, comms, and marketing as they navigate majority-white spaces through the Gems in Comms series. 9to5workrebels also explores the entrepreneurial…