Diversity Unplugged

Diversity Unplugged

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  • The rise of women in comedy, and work

    In this episode, with special guest Lynne Parker from Funny Women we talk about how ageism, sexism and more affect the world of work; with a brief interlude about the launch of a certain stretchy clothing!

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    42 min
  • Bonus: #2 Doctor Who, New Years Resolutions & Baldur's Gate

    We're back with another episode of Diversity Unplugged - this time, it's an informal water cooler chat in the office (over zoom, we don't have water coolers, we have a fancy tap!) about what we've been up to; Doctor Who, Baldur's Gate and setting New Year's resolutions!

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    41 min
  • Why are AI Voices all Female?

    We discuss all things AI with series regular Yani, and special guest Marlene Dahle; co-founder of Empire AI. 

    We dive into the gender bias that AI presents,  what happened at OpenAI and why do all voice assistants sound like females?

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    56 min
  • Bonus: #1 Sex Education, Vacuums and more (oh my!)

    We're back with another episode of Diversity Unplugged - this time, it's an informal water cooler chat in the office (over zoom, we don't have water coolers) about what we've been watching; Sex Education. 

    We also talk about being an adult, and how exciting it can be to buy a new vacuum in your 30s.


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    31 min
  • Trans people in the spotlight. Why now?

    We're back with our new re-branded podcast, Diversity Unplugged!

    In this episode, we chat with Eva Echo about what's in the news with trans people, why have they suddenly been put in the spotlight and also, what does matcha taste like?

    Follow Eva here: https://www.instagram.com/evaech0/

    Sources used in the episode:
    - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64184736
    - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-plans-to-reform-process-of-changing-legal-gender

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Unlearning Perceptions of a Westernised Yoga

    Forget what you know about yoga! We sit down with Nikita Desai this week to re-trace the roots of yoga. Nikita takes us through her own journey with discovering an authentic practice of yoga and becoming disillusioned with the westernised, whitewashed version we see on social media. Come on this journey with us.

    Diversify your yoga practice. Check out Nikita's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@nikyyoga and make sure to give her a follow on TikTok for more educational content https://www.tiktok.com/@nikyyoga

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    56 min
  • Work, Love and Play – Understanding Rainbow Families

    It's a very special collab episode! This Pride month we've partnered with Rainbow Dads to bring you this insightful episode into all things rainbow parenting. Co-host from Diversifying Group, Stef Martin, was joined in the virtual realm by Nicholas McInerny, host of popular podcast Rainbow Dads. Together, they welcomed four wonderful guests with unique queer parenting experiences: Kate, Elliot, Pritpal, and Amy. 

    This is an unmissable episode for ALL of our episodes, whether you're queer, a parent, or neither! 

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    1 hr 32 min
  • The Importance of Intersectionality in Data

    Co-hosts Naomi and Tobi are joined in the podcast studio this time with two of their wonderful and impressive colleagues. Almaas (Process Team Lead) and Olivia (Diversity and Inclusion Consultant) guest on the podcast this month to talk about intersectionality within data. We all know intersectionality is a vital component of Diversity and Inclusion to be considered, but how does it impact data? Almaas and Olivia are both big data-heads and they deliver some home truths in this episode.

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    1 hr 10 min
  • Mental Health at Work With Psychotherapist Ngozi Cadmus

    Co-hosts Naomi and Tobi are once again in the studio and welcome a returning guest, the wonderful Ngozi Cadmus. Ngozi is a highly trained psychotherapist, a business coach, and CEO and founder of an online counselling service. We tap into this expertise to talk about MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK. They go into experiences of racism at work, how to protect your wellbeing and knowing your worth.

     

    Find a transcript of the show here:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodes

     

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    1 hr 5 min
  • The why and how on DE&I in the Recruitment Industry

    This week, Naomi co-hosts the podcast with her colleague Tobi on the Diversifying Agencies platform. Tobi is an established worker in the DE&I space (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) and she helps shed a light on what Diversifying Agencies is and how it aims to help the recruitment world.  Together they interview clients Ella from Carrington West and Paul from 360 Staffing Solutions. Listen as they talk about what role DE&I has in the recruitment world and about their own journeys and biases. 

     For a transcript of the show, see our hosting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1236089/episodes

    About our guests:

    Ella Razzell
    Ella Razzell is the Compliance Manager and Diversity & Inclusion Champion at Carrington West. She has ten years experience in Quality and Compliance management in a technical recruitment environment, and her role includes keeping abreast of relevant legislation, contracts and documentation control; managing the compliance team function; ensuring Carrington West remain ISO 9001,1400 &27001 certified

    Paul McGuiness
    With over 15 years recruitment experience to draw upon alongside AEoC Coaching and Activia Training certifications, Paul helps people build and grow their recruitment business within and organisation that cares passionately about it's people.

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    1 hr 17 min

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