Join us in celebrating International Women's Day, Mother's Day, and Breast Cancer Awareness with a remarkable guest; Sue Blight, on our latest episode.

🎙️ Sue Blight, a self-employed executive coach, devoted mother, and breast cancer survivor, shares her incredible journey of resilience, triumph, and healing.

🌸 Sue's story reflects on navigating life choices, from executive coaching to motherhood and overcoming breast cancer. In the spirit of #IWD2024, #MothersDay, and #BreastCancerAwareness, Sue inspires us with her wisdom and courage. As Georgie's mother😉, she adds a personal touch to our conversation.

❤️ Find out why Sue's favourite quote is "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” by Eleanor Roosevelt. Sue's resilience echoes in every choice she's made.

To the extraordinary women in our lives—mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers: Your strength and grace inspire us daily. 💖 #InternationalWomensDay #mothersday

For our first episode of our inspiring Women in Tech series, hosts Vijitharan and Georgie dive into Tracy Caldwell's extraordinary journey in the tech industry. Tracy, who defied conventional norms by dropping out of high school and navigating a career without formal qualifications, shares her inspiring story. From family reactions to overcoming skepticism, Tracy sheds light on her personal revelations and the importance of neurodiversity. Transitioning to the workplace perspective, Tracy discusses promoting diversity, the evolving tech industry's recognition of non-traditional paths, and networking strategies. The episode concludes with Tracy imparting valuable advice and a key takeaway for listeners. Join us in this Women in Tech mini-series, where we amplify inspiring stories of unstoppable women reshaping the tech world. Because when women rise, we all rise.

For our first episode of 2024, we've collaborated with Dr. Helen Dring-Turner (Designated Neurodivergence Lead at Brook Young People Charity) to discuss Brook's commitment to increasing accessibility for neurodivergent individuals in sexual health services.

The episode explores the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals both within & outside clinics and in schools, revealing insights from a comprehensive consultation process. Dr. Dring-Turner highlights Brook's proactive approach, from incorporating visual aids to tailored staff training to enhance inclusivity.

Discover firsthand insights, challenges, and the crucial work being done to empower neurodivergent individuals. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective and contribute to fostering a more inclusive society.

Join us on this episode of Diversity & Inclusion: Satisfying the tickbox? - Podcast featuring the incredible Dr. Shivani Sharma!

🎙️ As the Executive EDI Lead and Head of Psychology, Sport, and Geography at a UK university, Dr. Sharma brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

🌐 In this episode, Dr. Sharma opens up about her impactful work in fostering diversity and inclusion within academia and beyond. Her role not only showcases her dedication to creating inclusive spaces but also highlights the intersectionality of her leadership across multiple domains.

🔍 Driven by a passion for breaking down barriers and promoting a more equitable future, Dr. Sharma's insights are not only enlightening but also serve as an inspiration for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their respective fields.

🎧⭐ In this episode, Dhruvin Patel shares his story from becoming an optometrist to founding Ocushield, a game-changing eye health venture which is revolutionising eye protection in the digital age 📱👓, slaying the dragons on BBC's Dragons' Den🐉, and recently winning the King's Award, followed by a royal encounter with King Charles himself! 👑 Beginnings don't dictate destinations. Chase dreams relentlessly, regardless of your starting point. 🚀

🌈 Pride Month may have come to a close this year, but our commitment to creating a meaningful impact extends beyond June and beyond the workplace, we have a special guest Jak Matthews joining us to talk about her journey and on how we can support our transgender community. 🎧✨💡 In this episode, Jak shares her personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering valuable insights on how we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for our transgender community.🤝❤️🎧 If you want to learn some practical tips on how to be a supportive advocate for transgender colleagues, this one’s for you. Let's foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

• Jak Matthews - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jak-matthews
• Jak Matthews - Instagram - @purplejak
• If you would like to support Jak's fundraiser to help cover surgery costs in relation to her transition - https://www.gofundme.com/f/private-transition-fund

🎉 The wait is over! 🎙️ Episode 1 of Season 2 is here and it's a mountain of inspiration! Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey with Megger in 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a summit-less mountain.' We dive into Megger's incredible DEI approach and practices, CEO Jim Fairbairn shares his inspiring journey alongside Lisa Newman, Group Brand Manager, who reveals her personal growth, being involved in impactful DEI initiatives and the power of reaching new heights. From Kilimanjaro to DEI, we’ve got you covered!

Season 2 of 'Diversity & Inclusion: Satisfying the tickbox?' - Podcast, is here! Georgie & Vijitharan are back! Join us as we explore new horizons with video episodes.Our first guest, the Megger family, kicks off the season. Episode coming out very shortly! Can't wait to unveil what's in store for this season!

In this episode, we cover menopause from two unique angles! First up, we have the wonderful Kylie Hope who bravely shared her personal journey, giving us invaluable insights into the realities of navigating menopause. Her candid stories and lived experiences are truly eye-opening! Secondly, we have Rachel Collins, a DEI leader, who sheds light on how organisations can support employees going through menopause in the workplace and how to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.Join the conversation on this important topic! Let's break the stigma and empower each other through knowledge and understanding!

In light of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with the amazing charity; Parenting Special Children. Parenting Special Children’s mission is to provide specialist parenting support to parents and carers of children and young people with Special Needs, so that they can create positive change in their lives. In this episode, we cover the lived experiences from the viewpoints of founder and CEO - Ruth Pearse & Partnerships Manager, Children and Young People Lead - Tess Eagles, how the charity came to fruition and the incredible services & support that they provide to the community. We also have a special guest, Maeve Mooney who shares with us her experience of being heavily involved with Parenting Special Children as a volunteer. If you or someone you know needs any support from the topics discussed, do get in contact with Parenting Special Children via their website- https://www.parentingspecialchildren.co.uk