In this episode Bharat Sagar, from Mortgage Solutions, discusses the challenges facing Muslim women in the job market. Joining the conversation is Sameera Khaliq from Skipton Building Society and Clare Beardmore from Legal & General Mortgage Club.

In conversation with AMI chief executive Robert Sinclair, Bharat discusses Robert’s journey through the industry and how diversity and inclusivity (D&I) has grown to be the necessity it is today.

Touching on Robert’s early career, they openly talk about past behaviours and key steps taken to ensure the industry remains a trailblazer for D&I. We have come a long way but still have much further to go.

In conversation with AMI chief executive Robert Sinclair. Bharat discusses Robert’s journey through the industry and how diversity and inclusivity (D&I) has grown to be the necessity it is today.

Touching on Robert’s early career, they openly talk about past behaviours and key steps taken to ensure the industry remains a trailblazer for D&I. We have come a long way but still have much further to go.

On this month’s #DIFF podcast, Danielle Moore speaks with Esther Dijkstra from Lloyds Banking Group and Andrew Montlake from Coreco about balancing their careers with the demands of school-age children. They explore why this difficulty persists and what the industry can do to address it. You will hear them discuss whether there should be more workplace cultures that positively encourage men to take on childcare duties, if we can challenge the idea that caregiving is a woman's role and the benefits of enhancing gender equality at work.

On this month’s #DIFF podcast, Bharat Sagar speaks with Lee Albino from Shawbrook Bank and Lee Brewer from Connells Group about their personal journey with disability. They discuss the challenges that come with being born with a disability and becoming disabled. These are two very real stories from our world.

In this episode, Shekina Tuahene speaks with IMLA’s Kate Davies and L&G’s Ali Crossley about the position of white women in the mortgage sector who face their own barriers but are also uniquely placed to be either allies or gatekeepers to those from other minority groups. In this candid conversation, the two speak about their advantages over others and what can be done to create a more even playing field.

Luke Beisiegel is joined by William Lloyd-Hayward, group chief operating officer of The Brightstar Group, and Hannah Oades, key accounts manager at United Trust Bank, to discuss pinkwashing and the effect it has on brand engagement. They cover the history of Pride and further policies that can be implemented within businesses to improve inclusivity for all LGBTQ+ people.

Bharat Sagar discusses accent bias with two industry icons, Brad Fordham from Santander for Intermediaries and Martin Reynolds from SimplyBiz Mortgages. They discuss how accents could hamper career progression and why they shouldn’t hold you back. Another unconscious bias we must be aware of.

How did our trade bodies react to increased awareness of D&I issues and what are they planning for the future? Bharat Sagar talks to the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries’ Rachel Edwards as well as change maker and British Mortgage Awards winner, Nicola Goldie from Virgin Money.

Bharat Sagar discusses privilege, awareness, responsibility and change with industry stalwarts Kevin Roberts and Phil Rickards.