In this month’s episode of Diversifying Data we focus on Intersectionality in Data, featuring our host Rakhi Sharma and our guest Neeraj Goel Mittal, Global Head of Data, Analytics and AI at ViiV Healthcare.

Too often we talk about women in data as if they and their experiences are all the same, when this simply is not true. While there may be echoes of similarity across the stories of women in data we must also acknowledge that the combination of factors that make each person unique also contributes not only to the way they see the world but their experiences in that world.
Intersectionality is about understanding that the social categorisations that make up the who of who a person is cannot be treated in isolation, because they are interconnected. It recognises that individuals can experience multiple forms of oppression or privilege at the same time, and these factors intersect to shape their experiences and identities. Intersectionality impacts the way someone experiences and navigates the world and the barriers they face and how.

During the podcast Neeraj openly speaks about her intersectional self and how intersectionality has affected her life at work. She also discusses the challenges she has faced as a result of this and how she has overcome them.
Together Rakhi and Neeraj discuss the data in recent reports that provide an intersectional look at the specific biases and barriers faced by Asian, Black, Latina, and LGBTQ+ women and women with disabilities with the reports providing a clear indication that women at work are having different experiences based on intersectional characteristics.
Lastly, they discuss whether we talk enough about intersectionality in our industry and in workplaces as well as what the risks of overlooking or ignoring intersectionality in the workplace can lead too.

A huge thank you to Neeraj for taking part in this episode and for sharing his personal insights and experiences.

Jessica Heagren whose landmark Careers After Babies Report shocked the UK government into action will be joined by the Chairs of Kubrick’s Working Parents Network, Victoria Baark and Ollie Allnut to discuss the data behind the journey of parenthood and what it means for parents and those thinking about becoming parents in the future.

Kubrick’s very own Mirela Gyurova talks to us about bias in AI including recent examples of things not quite going right and what we might need to change to make AI something we can rely on, that doesn’t harm populations that have already historically experienced harm.

In this month’s episode of Diversifying Data, we celebrate and recognise the month of Movember, with the purpose of the month being to raise awareness around men's health issues, with a particular focus on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Ellen Hitchcock, Candidate Attraction & Engagement Associate speaks candidly with Bailey Harrison, Kubrick Alumni member about his own testicular cancer diagnosis and how catching diseases such as testicular cancer early is critical, yet stigma and lack of awareness can create barriers to screening and treatment.

Together, Bailey and Ellen touch upon how men are less likely to get themselves checked if they feel something might not be right or talk openly about their concerns or struggles and how cultural stereotypes around masculinity and stigma surrounding mental illness for men can result in men not seeking help or support.

Bailey also speaks about the support he received, how his diagnosis impacted his mental health and the steps we can all take to support anyone that has received a similar diagnosis. 

Testicular cancer is the #1 cancer among young men, yet 62% of those who are most at risk don’t know how to check themselves. By starting open conversations and checking in on one another, it can start to break this cycle.

A huge thank you to Bailey for taking part in this episode and for bravely sharing his personal experience.

In this month’s episode of Diversifying Data, our host Rakhi Sharma is joined by Client Acquisition Director Keisha Christie-Morgan and Data Product Consultant Alexander Benjamin to explore this year’s Black History Month theme, “Celebrating Our Sisters” which allows

Our guests share some of their personal experiences as a black person within the workplace at different stages within their career within the workplace, some of the misconceptions of stereotypes they faced along the way as well as some of the inspiring black woman in their life.

Together, Rakhi, Keisha and Alex discuss support within the industry and why conversations around the topic within the workplace are so important as well as what steps organisations and senior leaders can take to have a positive impact on equity.

Lastly, they discuss active allyship and what senior leadership as well as the wider workforce can do to actively show up for the black community or any other minority community.

As Black History month draws to a

In this month’s episode of Diversifying Data, we are celebrating National Inclusion Week.

In this month’s episode of Diversifying Data, host Rakhi Sharma M.Sc is joined by Tracey Young (She/Her), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Associate at Kubrick. Throughout this episode, they explore the theme of Social Mobility through understanding the challenges, solutions, how it affects people specifically in the workplace as well as Tracys own experiences with the topic.

In our latest episode of Diversifying Data, we focus on South Asian Heritage Month.

Host Rakhi Sharma speaks with Joseph Woodman, Commercial Analytics Manager at Kubrick, Dana James-Edwards, Head of DEI at Kubrick, Maciej Dabrowny, Machine Learning Consultant at Kubrick, and Lior Locher, Award winning L&D consultant, about their experiences as members of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month and what the month means to them.

#pridemonth2022 #equality 

Last week, Rakhi Sharma met with B2B Marketing Manager Haleema Iddris to discuss Ramadan. During this podcast episode, they explored the purpose of Ramadan, how it’s observed, and what a typical day looks like. They also looked at the various challenges Muslims face when observing Ramadan, and the benefits that can be derived from it.

Haleema also reflected on the steps that people and organisations can take to support their friends, colleagues, and employees during Ramadan, and how anyone can observe Ramadan regardless of their religion.  

Lastly, Haleema and Rakhi discussed Eid ul Fitr, which marks the joyful end of Ramadan. They looked at when Eid starts, how different families might celebrate it, and how they show their gratitude to Allah after reflecting and fasting throughout the period of Ramadan.

#ramadan #eid #fasting #podcast #diversity