This was an incredibly rich exploration of identify, courage, awareness, power, systems, fear, diversity, equity and inclusion, and above all a reminder as to our share humanity.

This does not, however, discount the critical importance of folk that look like me doing our intentional part to turn around the out of date, archaic and patriarchal systems that actually promote mediocrity and not the meritocracy that so many wish to espouse.

“When I talk about work like this, it’s a lot of looking in the mirror, which is what a lot of DEI work is, in order for us to be really aware of our own biases. I have to be able to look myself in the mirror and ask myself why I have those biases”

“I think its super important to be open and listening to peoples experiences. If the person is open to telling you about their story, listen to it, because that will give you a deeper insight as to why they identify a certain way” Reese Byrne

“The reason that some people aren’t going to cling onto the idea of dismantling white supremacy is because it is protecting their mediocrity. They know that if they had the same opportunities as those that were better than them, it would now impact their livelihood” – Madison Butler

“I think a lot of companies want to talk about it, but they don’t want to do the work that you have to do in order for real change to happen and that goes back to what I spoke about at the beginning of the podcast.

"None of us want to admit that we hired a bunch of people who were exactly like us because that’s what makes us comfortable” 

“When I think about how much better products would be if we built products that worked for everyone and the way you build a product that works for everyone, is you have everyone’s perspective at the table” 

Reese's powerful share around her change in identity can be found here -> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/reese-byrne_lgbtqcommunity-diversityandinclusion-activity-6742844090955698176-S6zw

You can contact Reese as follows:

You can contact Madison as follows:

Please find the range of initiatives that Madison and Reese are involved in:

Triple B Community - https://byebyebinary.com/triplebcommunity

Bye Bye Binary podcast - https://byebyebinary.com/

Rage2Rainbows - https://www.rage2rainbows.com/

You can also find out more about Garry as follows:

Web – Sign up for updates at www.hexochangenow.com

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/

Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry

Please do ensure that you follow/connect with Sigrid and also check out DeliveryHero's own podcast here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSyuBPYa-XI  

“The onboarding part has never been more important than it is now because the first impression is harder to alter if you get it wrong. You just have the virtual interface” 

“We have an onboarding buddy for everybody that joins who is not their direct lead or part of the direct team, but someone who you can ask questions to like “what is the best approach if I want to bring up a new suggestion to my new boss?”” 

“Differences can cause a lot of collaboration, differences can also cause a lot of friction, but in friction you have innovation “ 

“When we celebrate differences, when we celebrate diversity, it is about bringing out those moments but with the element of inclusion that secures that everyone still feels like they belong. Your differences do not set you aside, they might set you apart as a culture of addition rather than a cultural fit, but you are still part of the group” 

“I studied political science. We were always taught and encouraged to analyse the full picture rather than just movements that were separate from the rest of society” “Combining an analytical mind with a combination of what is my head, heart and tummy telling me?” “We have to take a step back. We have to give control to someone else, which can be scary. We have to let other people shine but take the hit if something goes wrong. But ultimately it is about empowering people to do their best work in the way that they best see fit” 

"A ralisation that I have had in the past couple of months is that I have become way more aware of my triggers and one of my triggers is exclusion, When I feel excluded I try to find solutions on my own” 

"If you are too quick in challenging your messages, nothing is going to stick” Sigrid bio: Sigrid is a creative and results-driven communications and D&I leader with over eight years of experience in various industries including e-commerce, technology, business, mobility, diplomacy and public affairs. With a proven track record of creating and implementing communication and brand strategies, Sigrid has shaped external perception for listed companies, smaller startups, consultancies and government institutions alike. Believing that an inclusive culture is key, Sigrid enjoys leading and building teams where purpose and belonging are drivers for success. Currently, she is leading the department of Corporate Communications, Diversity & Inclusion and Public Affairs at Delivery Hero. 

Sigrid can be contacted via the following means: 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigriddalbergkrajewski/ 

Twitter - @SigridKrajewski 

You can also find out more about Garry as follows:

Web – Sign up for updates at www.hexochangenow.com

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/

Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry

One of my personal inspirations and my spiritual guide in Manila, Sam Suppiah is an incredible thinker, activist, and believer in all things nature by design, but also offers direct challenges to the, generally, Western ego and fear-based ways of being.  Blending Global North and Global South is a critical leverage point that I continue to learn about and one that Sam and indeed myself increasingly, are seeking to bridge. Some of the golden insights shared include: "Every human system that exists on the planet today, there is nothing without injustice, nothing" "I don't see any other reason for living if it weren't for doing what I do" "In general it's like the seasons, every day is a different day. How can I expect to be the same person every single day? That's nuts, that's crazy!" "I think it's horrible what humans are doing on planet Earth, in a war against life" "The stories of the Global South are important because they have been unheard for 600 years" "Modernity wants us to believe that we need to be in service of someone else. We have to be working for someone else. We have to be working for a system that someone else created" "Regenerative leadership is important because people and power are the main sources of pain in our systems" 

You can find Sam at the following: 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-suppiah/  

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/samsupp 

The Global Room - https://www.theglobalroom.com/ 

You can also find out more about Garry as follows:

Web – Sign up for updates at www.hexochangenow.com

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/

Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry

Some in the moment reflections as to the origins and intentions of this new podcast platform in case curious.

Here are a range of the insights in advance but please do dive in to gain value from the full experience, you will also find the video of this conversation on my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi25BCTiMJ0OiM-PdVsZ-FYPVfZgkK6AG.

Pure, connected, regenerative human conversation and calls to action.

You can contact me via the following means:

Email – [email protected]

Work with me - https://calendly.com/garryturnerstrategicadvisor

Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vulnerablegarry/