“Are you done having kids?”

In the latest episode of INclusiverse, we welcome Beth (Head of Field Training and Operations) and Lauren (Account Director) to share their experiences as full-time working mums in leadership positions. From navigating maternity leave to balancing professional responsibilities with motherhood, Lauren and Beth offer us an insight into returning to work and career progression.

This episode reinforced the message that statutory parental leave just isn't enough. We've started to enhance our parental leave packages, and we're committed to making this a reality for everyone 💙

If you're a working mum, thinking of becoming one, or want to make your workplace more INclusive, then tune into this episode.

Join us for our very first INclusiverse Live episode, celebrating International Women's Day. 

In Part 1, Lindsay Forster, CEO of Shepper, and Blue Square’s Chief Strategy Officer, Kirsti Horne sit down to delve into Lindsays’s career. We tackle the topics the women at Blue Square specifically requested: the confidence gap, mentorship and sponsorship, and career strategy.

Lindsay brings a wealth of experience, having boldly transitioned from Financial Services to the entrepreneurial world four years ago. Before becoming CEO at Shepper, she held impressive leadership positions including Chief Marketing Officer at Aviva and Marketing Director roles at major insurance companies.

Her journey perfectly illustrates a fearless approach to challenges and her commitment to surrounding herself with the right people - a philosophy that has been key to her success as a leader in business.

Don't miss this powerful conversation that kicks off our INclusiverse Live series.

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In this powerful episode of INclusiverse, host-turned-guest Kally Kaleda shares their deeply personal journey of "Coming Out Twice." Joined by our LGBTQIA+ champion Victoria Nightingale, Kally opens up about their experiences, challenges, and transformative moments.

Together, they explore:
- The complexities of gender expression
- The power of inclusive language
- Navigating authenticity in personal and professional spaces
- Coming out experiences and their impact
- How allies can better support the LGBTQIA+ community

Whether you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community, an ally, or looking to learn more about inclusive practices, this conversation offers valuable insights and heartfelt perspectives on the journey to living authentically.
 
If you'd like more information on the issues raised, please see below for a link to helpful resources: 
 
https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms
https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-nonbinary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06y51dp/episodes/downloads

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Join us as we welcome you to our new mini-series, an extension to INclusiverse - Women in Leadership.

We're opening the INclusiverse doors up to spotlight influential businesswomen from various industries, inspiring the next generation of female leaders. We explore strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, career planning, and practical workplace advice to help you excel your career. Our goal is to help listeners discover their unique value and unlock their own superpower.

In this latest episode we welcome the brilliant marketing expert, Claire Andrews, interviewed by Blue Square’s very own Kirsti Horne. Claire's had an incredible career in the automotive business, an industry which has historically seen women leadership roles underrepresented. Join us for an unmissable discussion as we delve into the impact of side-stepping your career, navigating motherhood in a leadership role, and taking the leap from corporate to start-up.

Whether you're seeking clarity on your career path or looking for the bravery to strike for your next career jump, Claire's story will resonate with you. Tune in to unlock your potential and elevate your career.

In the latest episode of our INclusiverse podcast, Kally Kaleda welcomes Ashly Villegas-Williamson and Jaz Watts to discuss their personal experience with non-visible disabilities. We delve into the stigma of non-visible disabilities, discussing the unique issues for individuals in the workplace. From raising awareness, to explaining ways companies can shape and learn to build more inclusive environments for their employees, this is truly an unmissable podcast episode.

Continuing the discussion of needed change, Ashly and Jaz are raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity, a cause close to their hearts. If you’d like to donate, please follow the link: www.justgiving.com/page/jaz-watts-1721724756565?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fjaz-watts-1721724756565&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Blue Square will be matching all employee donations so please help us in doubling our efforts!

"It's about teaching our children - you work hard but you've got to love what you do"

In this INclusiverse episode on working parents, Blue Square's Louise Coulbeck and Ralph Lim join Kally to give an insight into their experiences being working parents; including balancing a career and parenthood, how their employers have supported them through paternal leave, and what businesses can do to better to increase parents' sense of belonging at work.

If you're expecting, are a parent already, or are interested in listening to the challenges and advice our working parents, Louise and Ralph have, then check out this episode now.

"Mum, I'm gay".

In the latest episode of our INclusiverse podcast, HP's Jack Hinchliffe joins Kally Kaleda to share his experience of coming out at work as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community; including the struggles he faced and the sense of belonging he now feels which he shares with others too as part of the work he does to actively support the community at HP.

If you want to learn more about Jack's story and gain INsight into the challenges and perceptions members of the LGBTQIA+ community face and how we can support them as allies, then give this episode a listen.

Did you know that over 83,000 Sikh soldiers gave their lives during WW1 and WW2 whilst fighting in the British army?

In the latest episode of our INclusiverse podcast, Blue Square's Jaskaval Singh Aujla joins Nicolas Hamilton and Kally Kaleda to share his experience facing racism whilst growing up in the UK as a British Sikh.

If you're INterested in hearing a powerful story on forgiveness in the face of injustice and adversity, hit play now.

Want to appear as a guest, ask a question or suggest a new episode topic? Get in touch with us at brandpartnershipgroup.com/inclusiverse

According to The Mental Health Foundation, 31% of men in the UK said they would feel embarrassed about seeking mental health support due to societal norms and expectations about male strength and resilience.

Today, Blue Square's Ryan Freebury joins Nic and Kally to share his battle with mental health as a man, father, partner and employee.

If you're INterested in finding out just some of the ways many men often suffer in silence, the pressures they often feel to 'man-up' and 'be strong', and how we can all better look out for and support men who may be struggling in the workplace, then hit the play button.

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Apart from slavery, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks, what else do you remember being taught in school about Black history?
 
 In this episode of our INclusiverse podcast, Blue Square's Kofi Amoakohene and David Wright join Nic and Kally as they share their experiences as members of the Black community, growing up in the UK and how this has impacted them in life, education and the workplace.
 
 This episode is an INsight into the history and heritage of Black culture, as well as the challenges Black people face in the workplace such as changing your name in job applications to get more interviews!
 
 If you're INterested in learning and supporting INdividuals from the Black community then tune into this episode.
 
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