In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the complexities of pale skin privilege within the mixed-race experience.

From being disbelieved about their heritage to encountering casual racism, Rachel Edwards, senior policy adviser of AMI and Chloe Hylton, operational surveying director of Horde share stories from their personal lives and explore the impact these experiences have had on them.

Join us for an insightful conversation about identity and the importance of looking beyond appearances.

Trailblazers - Sim Sahota on standing up to bullies, the value of DIFF and opening new markets by Diversity & Inclusivity Finance Forum Podcast

Success doesn’t need a degree, it needs drive, hard work and people who believe in you. In this episode, chair of DIFF Bharat Sagar hears how two industry leaders, Alan Longhorn and Liz Syms, built successful careers, despite never going to university.

In this episode, Anna Sagar, deputy editor of Mortgage Solutions and editor of Specialist Lending Solutions, talks with Maria Harris, founder and chair of the Open Property Data Association, and Cloë Atkinson, chief operating officer of Mortgage Brain about their experiences as women in technology.

They talk about how they first entered the mortgage market and made the leap into the technology space and their lived experiences. They also discuss the main barriers to getting women into technology and how they can be overcome as well as what the potential ramifications are for the technology sector if women do not have a seat at the table.

Join Bharat Sagar this month as he chats with Charles Morley from Metro Bank and Adrian Vickery from Knight Frank Finance.

They share their experiences raising neurodiverse children, navigating the transition into adulthood and the impact of neurodiversity on their professional lives.

Listen in as they discuss how being caregivers has enriched their personal and professional journeys.

In this candid podcast, Luke Beisiegel of DIFF is joined by Steve Bryan from The Exeter, Atlyn Forde of Pepper Money and William Lloyd-Hayward of The Brightstar Group to dissect microaggressions and discuss lived experiences, highlighting the long-term impact of these sometimes not-so-subtle instances. Hear our guests speak of techniques to deal with these situations and offer advice on increasing awareness of microaggressions throughout society.

Intersectionality is a hurdle but not necessarily a brick wall. In this trailblazer podcast, Bharat Sagar speaks candidly with Andy Dean from Nationwide and Sonya Matharu, The Mortgage Mum, about how Sonya overcame gender, ethnicity and dyslexia to become an award-winning adviser in an award-winning brokerage.

George Higginson of Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries and Adrian Moloney from OSB Group join Bharat Sagar to reflect on the significant evolution in attitudes towards the Irish.

From the era marked by the infamous sign 'No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish', to witnessing Ireland become a beloved contender across various global sports, this interesting conversation is not one to be missed.

In this episode, David Adjei-Barwuah is joined by Taylor Osunsedo from Alternative Bridging Corporation and Sabrine Ouladihil of Bluestone Mortgages to discuss working in the mortgage industry from the viewpoint of someone under 30. They examine how the perception of youth can both serve and hinder people on their professional paths, whilst discussing what can be done to attract and retain younger talent within the industry. An interesting discussion not to be missed.

In this month’s #DIFF podcast, Bharat Sagar is joined by Lesley Capellaro from Barclays and Aleka Gutzmore of Moneysprite, representing both the lender and broker sides of the market, to share their personal stories. They talk openly about their challenges, victories, and hopes for a better future. It is a compelling listen, perfect to lift the spirits at the start of the New Year!