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UNBiasedUNBiased Episode 61 with Sudhir TikuOn this latest episode of UNBiased I'm joined by Sudhir Tiku. Sudhir is a Technical philosopher,Automation expert and a Certified Futurist, based out of Singapore, where he also works as Vice President for Asia Pacific and China at Bosch Singapore. Sudhir is member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and also a badge holder of AI Ethics from London School of Economics. He is a regular at TEDx circles in Asia Pacific on topics of AI and its impact on humanity. He is also a blogger, author and a climber.Sudhir is the...2025-04-0835 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 60 with Bilal MahmoodIn this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I’m joined by Bilal Mahmood – a senior lawyer, politician, thought leader in the world of diversity and inclusion, and the first Convenor of the City Muslim Network, fostering allyship and connection across London’s financial hub.We dive into the complexities of representation - that representation alone isn’t enough unless it’s coupled with environments genuinely open to transformation. Bilal reflects on the last five years as an inflection point, where conversations about inclusion have become more visible, but so has the resistance. As societal tensions rise, they highlight...2025-03-1041 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 59 with Shawn LimThe road to inclusion is paved with authenticity, understanding, and curiosity. In this week’s episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Shawn Lim - a passionate advocate for representation and authentic inclusion. Shawn is a seasoned media and editorial consultant with over a decade of experience in journalism, specialising in the intersection of business, technology, media, and advertising. As the author of Human Algorithm, a newsletter that explores the convergence of technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Shawn leverages sharp insights and thought leadership to uncover the strategies shaping a more equitable and su...2025-02-1138 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 58 with Rohan BilimoriaSo a theme I’m keen to explore with my guest today is the power of community, particularly today when we are more and more disconnected in person, but hyperconnected online. How do we get the best of all worlds, and is this possible.
Joining me on this week's UNBiased to explore the power of community and how we can hit the sweet spot of integrating online and offline worlds, is my guest, Rohan Bilimoria.
Rohan is an international lawyer whose career has spanned the globe with market leading Magic Circle and US law firms an...2025-01-2746 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 57 with Natalie PilidesJoining me on the latest episode of UNBiased is personal trainer and co-founder of More Than Muscle Ltd, Natalie Pilides.
Natalie's mission is to get a barbell in the hands of every woman, and it's her goal to make strength and fitness as accessible and enjoyable for as many as possible.
And she focuses predominantly today on women in their 40s and 50s to help them feel as strong and as fit as they've ever felt before. Nat is called upon to deliver workshops across the country and called on regularly by corporate organisations to s...2025-01-1334 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 56 with Imogen ShortIn this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I sit down with Imogen Short – a thought leader who champions the power of storytelling in leadership.
We talk about the obstacles leaders face and how storytelling paired with emotional intelligence can help you tackle them. From creating purposeful narratives to reframing mundane tasks, Imogen shares practical techniques that will challenge how you think about leadership.
If you’re ready to rethink what it means to inspire and connect, this episode is for you.
Imogen is Asia Pacific Managing Director for Write the Talk, a creative agen...2024-12-2345 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 55 with Jeyanti YorkeIn this latest episode, we’re uncovering the untold power of weak ties and how they shape the future. In today's fast-paced world, we often look to networks for opportunities, but are we making the most of those connections outside our close circles? It's not just about having strong ties, but leveraging diverse connections to build new ideas, solve problems, and create lasting impact.
Exploring these topics with me is Jeyanti Yorke, a passionate advocate for social mobility, curiosity-driven leadership, and the power of connection. Jeyanti has built a dynamic career at the intersection of community building, le...2024-12-0236 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 54 with Darren WoolleyJoining me this week is Founder and Global CEO of Trinity P3, Darren Woolley. Darren has been leading the marketing management consulting industry for over 20 years, helping marketers and advertisers maximize the value of their marketing budgets.
With a background in science, advertising, and creative direction, Darren has a unique perspective and expertise in marketing strategy alignment, marketing procurement, marketing sustainability, marketing technology, media transparency, and agency selection and management. Darren works with more than half of the top 100 advertisers, as well as global clients across Asia, Europe, and North America, to deliver measurable results and competitive a...2024-11-1837 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 53 with Charu SrivastavaBringing change-makers to the UNBiased podcast is what we’re all about, and this week’s guest, Charu Srivastava, is redefining how we see DEI in the workplace. A true advocate for meaningful change, Charu brings her wealth of experience in corporate communications, and DEI strategy to our conversation, sharing why DEI isn’t just a matter of policy but a game-changer for any organisation’s future.
Charu is a co-founder at TriOn & Co, a strategic communications consultancy, where she is Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Affairs Lead. She is also the Chair of the inaugural PRCA APAC Equ...2024-11-0645 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 52 with Helen McGuireWe love a multi-hyphenate on UNBiased podcast and our guest this week, Helen McGuire, is mum of 3, entrepreneur, exited founder, certified Reiki master and photographer. Helen’s own lived experience in the corporate communications industry as a new mother in the workplace led her down a startup path to create a world first AI-driven DEI platform, Diversely.io with her co founder Hayley Bakker in January 2020, culminating with the acquisition of Diversely.io by world leading software company, The Access Group at the end of 2023.
She now adds author to her list of titles, and her first bo...2024-10-2236 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 51 with Khayshie Tilak RameshKhayshie Tilak Ramesh, a fierce advocate for multiculturalism and intersectional gender equality, board director, Multicultural Youth Commissioner of Victoria, Australia between 2019 and 2021 and Australia’s representative at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York for the past 2 years running joins me once again to kick off a new season of UNBiased podcast.
We dive deep into how biases shape our decisions, influence our sense of belonging, and even impact burnout. We explore the power of system 1 (automatic) and system 2 (deliberate) thinking, and how they drive everyday choices – from job interviews to picking a to...2024-10-0837 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 50 - Half Century HiatusLate last year I challenged myself to making 2024 a year of doing less and being more. First part of that challenge – figuring out what that means to me in practical terms. Turns out, "doing less and being more" is easier said than done!
That's also why my beloved podcast is taking a short break. At 50 episodes strong, it felt like time to hit refresh. I'm diving deeper, uncovering new themes, and lining up inspiring guests to explore:
How our biases sculpt the world around us
The tricky (and often unhelpful) role...2024-01-2911 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 49 with Khayshie Tilak RameshWrapping up 2023 with a commitment to bid farewell to burnout in 2024! Joined by DEI expert Khayshie Tilak Ramesh, who shares both her personal experiences with burnout as well nuggets from her tried and tested programmes for getting from burnout to balance. But Khayshie's systemic approach goes beyond quick fixes, addressing the energy drain faced by underrepresented groups in demanding systems, and we explored the need for systemic change alongside the personal.
✨ For any of you who feel the need for permission to slow down and rest, please take this episode as all the permission you need...2023-12-2547 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 48 with Siang LuJoining me on the latest episode of UNBiased is Siang Lu.
Siang is the award-winning author of The Whitewash, the co-creator of The Beige Index and the creator of #dumbbookstagram. The Whitewash won Audiobook of the Year at the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards and the Glendower Emerging Writer Award at the Queensland Literary Awards, and was shortlisted at the NSW Premiers Literary Awards.
In our conversation we delved into The Whitewash in all its punchy, poignant, entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny glory. Siang also shared openly about his own personal journey that led him both to w...2023-12-1042 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 47 - Exploring Cognitive Biases (part 2)Rounding off a series of episodes exploring cognitive biases that I uncovered through my own journey in private practice before studying bias itself – this week highlighting some of the biases that keep us tethered to the status quo.
Overcoming biases begins with understanding. Identify and unlock a new way of thinking to discover the unknown unknowns. 2023-11-2614 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 46 - Exploring Cognitive BiasesEver been told not to be the first on the dancefloor? Well, that unconventional advice came from a senior partner rallying a large group of us at the launch of our "Innovation Committee" at a law firm I worked for some time ago.
"Why not lead from the front?" you might ask. The answer lies in understanding cognitive biases, which every one of us has.
We've heard so many varied stories and lived experiences of biases through the podcast. Today we take a step back to break down what we mean when referring to cognitive bia...2023-11-1312 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 45 - Belonging and Cognitive DiversityCognitive diversity isn’t spoken about enough in the DEI world.
Conversations I’ve had over the past few weeks made me reflect on my early experiences as a new lawyer. When I started out in law school surrounded by the people who would become my colleagues for at least the next 2 years, I was convinced I’d found my people. I belonged. And there can be no better feeling, particularly in an industry known for its long hours – we were going to be spending a whole lot of time together.
When I first realised I felt this...2023-10-2321 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 44 with Tash MenonJoining me today is Tash Menon - CEO & Co-Founder of global creative technology company, Mash. Founded in 2018, Mash’s foundational belief is that there’s a more creative way to do creative services. Having flipped the traditional agency model on its head — by curating bespoke creative teams from referral-only freelancers — Mash has cultivated a global community of creatives working across 28 countries, with global brands such as Netflix, Breitling, Accor Hotels and some of Asia Pacific’s fastest growing scale-up businesses.
The Mash of today has evolved into something almost unrecognisable from when it was started on a kitchen dini...2023-10-0138 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 43 with Sandeep VarmaI’m joined this week by Sandeep Varma.
Sandeep is the Founder and CEO of award-winning South Asian Australian media startup SAARI Collective. SAARI works to build the capacity of South Asians to write and build media skills.
After being selected for funding by the Google News Equity Fund, SAARI Collective built a media list of 101 South Asian Startup Founders - a list and report which launched last month.
During this episode Sandeep shares his unique approach to storytelling and his mission to get greater visibility and representation of South Asians in the media, a...2023-09-1656 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 42 with Charlotte FaulI’m joined this week by Charlotte Faul.
Charlotte is the founder of Purple Consulting a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultancy, uniquely specialising in Disability Inclusion. Charlotte has a disability, chronic pain which resulted in Charlotte being on long term sick leave. When she returned to work Charlotte realised just how many barriers people with disabilities face in the workplace and how rarely disability is prioritised in DEI plans.
The fact that so many people in business already have disabilities and yet very few share them, is what compelled Charlotte to move into this s...2023-09-0136 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 41 with Jahin TanvirThis week’s guest on UNBiased is Jahin Tanvir, CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, 3-time TEDx speaker, board director, media personality, and angel investor who was named in the 2022 list of the 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians, at the age of 21.
Jahin shares his personal journey and professional insights as an award-winning advocate for young people, and diversity and inclusion.
It’s impossible not to be inspired by Jahin’s drive and optimism to effect change. Hope you enjoy. Would love to hear your thoughts! 2023-08-2138 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 406 months since moving and it’s time to lay all the questions on the table as I start to dig deeper into labels, identity, and how we shift the needle on D, E, and I when what it means can differ so much between groups, organisations and countries.
To those who work in and/or maintain their commitment to DEI, do you still get affected by your own biases?
At a time when DEI fatigue has set in and budgets are getting slashed, does DEI need a rebrand? 2023-08-0514 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 39 with Junie Baptiste PoitevienI’m joined this week by Junie Baptiste Poitevien. Junie is the Founder & CEO of Propel Innovations, a boutique for UX research and inclusive design, tapping into overlooked niche markets for consumer brand businesses to give them a competitive edge. Junie is a co-Author of Undefeated, Junie is also host of the podcast Uncover Untapped Markets, and is training for her third Ironman70.3.
Junie has broken into the tech industry as a non-tech by tapping into her entrepreneurial spirit to start seeing better representation in tech and with a wild goal to remove biases in the design of pr...2023-07-2140 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 38 with Pernilla NordstromTune in this week to hear the dynamic Pernilla Nordstrom share her story of high achievement, being driven by a mix of passion, dedication and FOMO (fear of missing out), only to lead to burnout. What followed was Pernilla learning in her forties, that she has ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
Pernilla joins a growing number of adult women getting diagnosed with ADHD, and amidst some degree of controversy around this development it was great to hear some of her firsthand experiences and the importance to Pernilla of being able to identify a diagnosis and put the tools to...2023-07-1042 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 37 with Arti AgrawalTune in this week to hear my conversation with Vividhata Founder, and Physicist, Arti Agrawal to hear about her journey to combine her 2 core passions of science and social justice as an Indian woman and proud member of the global LGBTQIA+ community.
As well as hearing Arti's story navigating academia and science as an Indian, lesbian woman, we reflect on just how far we’ve come in terms of addressing intersectionality compared to when Arti was starting out her scientific career, and the importance of having allies to move the needle on inclusion.
I encourage you a...2023-06-2636 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 36 with Rakan BrahedniRakan Brahedni is on a mission to inspire others to live more mindful and meaningful lives.
He is a technologist, futurist, health coach, father-of-two, and author of 2021 book, Mindful Futurism - Paving the Way for future generations.
Through Rakan sharing his journey both personal and professional we engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on bias, technology, and the importance of adopting a mindful approach to innovation with a preference for being an “early experimenter” rather than an early adopter.2023-06-0645 min
A Dog Called DiversityData driven Diversity & Inclusion Strategy….. with Dharshi HarindraDharshi Harindra is a corporate lawyer with a focus on media technology and data privacy, with a passion for using data to drive progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. In this episode Dharshi discussed her personal experiences of racism in the UK and Australia, particularly in the corporate workplace, as well as her recent move to Singapore. She talks about her journey towards focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion by taking a data-based approach, and the obstacles organizations face in collecting and using demographic data, including privacy laws, compliance issues, and organizational culture.2023-05-2532 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 35 with Lisa MulliganFounder, D&I practitioner and podcast host Lisa Mulligan joins me on UNBiased this week.
Lisa is the Founder and Director of The Culture Ministry. It has been her dream to establish a pragmatic and experienced business offering D&I consultancy and support services that are provided by experienced people who have actually delivered D&I work within organisations across Asia.
Not only has she realised this dream, but Lisa has been instrumental in building communities of DEI professionals across Asia and is one of the first in the region to develop a diversity and in...2023-05-1922 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 34 with Niti NadarajahSuch a pleasure to chat with Melbourne-based coach, freelance general counsel, DEI consultant, speaker and author, @Niti Nadarajah on the latest episode of UNBiased podcast.
Niti advocates for a range of issues including gender and racial equity, and through her business, Coaching by Niti, helps to empower women who are feeling stuck in their careers to get unstuck by connecting them to their inner compass.
Niti was recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice (Gender Equity) in 2022 and is also a certified Master NLP practitioner, Coach and Gender Equality Expert with Grace Papers, DEI practitioner on the...2023-04-1435 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 33 with Krystle McGilveryMy guest today is someone who truly brings her absolute whole self to everything she does, I'm joined by Krystle McGilvery.
Krystle is an award-winning Founder of Mind Over Money, a finance training and education consultancy, she is a Behavioural Finance specialist, Podcaster, Mentor, and Coach. Krystle combines finance and psychology to improve financial decision-making, confidence, and wellbeing. She has worked with the likes of Equifax, Moonpig, and AllBright. Krystle comes to us from the UK and she’s appeared on ITV, been featured in several papers such as the Telegraph, on Refinery29, and on BBC Radio. Kr...2023-03-2633 min
UNBiasedUNBiased Episode 32 with Rohan WickremesingheWelcoming back my second repeat guest on UNBiased, Rohan Wickremesinghe. Rohan joined me as my very first guest recording from our closet in Canberra, Australia.
As well as holding the coveted position of being my life partner and Husband, Rohan spent close to 2 decades working with huge players in the Banking, Insurance and Consumer industries around the world managing technology projects and technology risk.
Hear his perspectives on the Big Move to Singapore; being the first and only in his organisation to take 3 months' parental leave as a Dad; leaving to set up his own...2023-03-1021 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 31Less than 3 weeks into moving the family to Singapore, it's just me sharing my first impressions and experiences and reflections in the context of tackling bias.
More guests to come in the following episodes.
Stay tuned!2023-02-1412 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 30 with Daizy MaanA slightly different format to usual today. I’m still joined by an inimitable guest who’s committed to addressing bias through their work combining their lived and learned experience. But I wanted to take some time out to chat about some of the challenges with doing this work, particularly where it may be a side hustle, or an additional burden to the daily lives of underrepresented groups, which it often is.
And kicking this off, I’m joined this week on UNBiased podcast by Daizy Maan where we discuss “the left eating the left”.
Daizy is t...2023-01-2741 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 29 with Dinesh PalipanaKicking off 2022 on UNBiased with the inimitable Dinesh Palipana.
Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher, and author of his memoir, Stronger published in 2022. He was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, having suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident halfway through medical school.
Following too many accolades over the last few years to call out within LinkedIn word limits, Dinesh was listed as number 33 in the Courier Mail’s top 100 power list for Queensland’s most influential in health and wellbeing.
I highly encourage you a...2023-01-1227 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 28 with Joseph KolapudiMy final guest for 2022 on UNBiased podcast is an emerging changemaker who is committed to engaging across cultures within community, Joseph Kolapudi.
Joseph currently serves as Creative Director for SolveSquad, a 100% online response platform utilising virtual volunteering to connect with young professionals post-pandemic. He also serves on the board of the Australian Refugee and Migrant Care Services (ARMCare), a nonprofit organisation providing support services to the most vulnerable.
What is particularly striking when you listen to this episode is just what an impactful leader Joseph is. So enriching to talk to such a great role model on how to get...2022-12-2935 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 27 with Mariam VeiszadehJoining me this week on UNBiased podcast is award-winning human rights advocate, lawyer, diversity and inclusion practitioner, author, media commentator and CEO of Media Diversity Australia, [@ ] Mariam Veiszadeh.
Mariam was born in Afghanistan and came to Australia in 1990 with her family as a refugee.
With many accolades to her name including the Fairfax Daily Life 2016 Woman of the year, the 2015 Westpac Woman of Influence and Welcoming Australia Life Member Award in 2021, Mariam is renowned for influencing positive change both in the workplace and in society more broadly.
Mariam shares openly about her own p...2022-12-1538 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 26 with Kaley NicholsonJoining me this week on UNBiased podcast Kaley Nicholson, Co-Founder of Yilam, a 100% Aboriginal owned and female led startup that is changing the face of the camping industry by embedding Aboriginal philosophies of interconnectedness and caring for Country across the sector through their range of ethically and sustainably sourced camping equipment and bespoke on Country experiences.
After a rewarding career in the public service, working across all levels of government including local, state, and federal, Kaley found her true passion as an entrepreneur and has been sweeping the board at pitch nights, particularly those aimed at supporting...2022-12-0145 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 25 with Hawanatu BanguraJoining me on UNBiased podcast today Hawanatu Bangura.
Hawanatu is an award-winning filmmaker and social worker who specialises in mental health.
She is the founder of Mahawa Creative, a storytelling agency that crafts socially impactful videos for organisations that want to tell compelling stories.
As a mental health clinician she is passionate about helping people enhance their wellbeing and self-worth. As part of her social enterprise she runs Rejuvenate, a workplace wellbeing program supporting employees to be more connected to themselves, their work and feel a greater sense of belonging that leads to h...2022-11-1736 min
Managing MarketingDharshi Harindra And Darren Discuss The Dearth Of Data In Diversity And InclusionDharshi Harindra is a lawyer, and the co-founder of Roshi Global, which provides strategic advisory services for startups. An organising committee member for Women for Impact, here to break down barriers to funding for Women and non-binary people of colour in Australia. A Legal Advisor to the Museum of the Future in Dubai. And an advisory board member to the data management platform for financial institutions, Fencore. But while data drives organisational decision-making in almost every way, except when it comes to diversity and inclusion, where there is still a relative dearth of data. Why?
L...2022-11-1542 minUNBiasedUNBIased Episode 24 with Michelle SheppardThis week’s guest on UNBiased podcast is Michelle Sheppard, or “Mama Mish” as she is affectionately known.
Michelle is a highly respected presenter, advocate, and trainer in the gender equity space. As a transgender woman, she appreciates the difficulties within the grey created by the gender divide and traverses them herself and willingly takes others on the ride with her.
Michelle brings her lived experience of being a trans woman into her work, running diversity, equity, and inclusion training, mentoring colleagues, and providing extra support to anyone transitioning or affirming their gender. In her work Mi...2022-11-0345 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 23 with Marian WongMarian is a marine biologist, academic, lecturer, researcher and founder of Mooch Denim Upcycled.
More recently, Marian founded new venture Mooch Denim Upcycled, where she designs and makes bags and other fashion items from unwanted denim and remnant fabrics. By upcycling jeans and fabrics that would otherwise go to waste, she aims to spread the word about the environmental impacts of fast fashion on the planet.
By supporting upcycling and taking a slow fashion mindset, Marian believes in the power we all have to help reduce the enormous amount of waste that piles up each...2022-10-2137 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 22 with Caroline BrunneCaroline is my first repeat guest on UNBiased having joined me last year in episode 7 to talk about her work as CEO of Organise Curate Design. To recap on Caroline’s bio, for over almost two decades, Caroline Brunne has mastered the art and science of supporting high-performing leaders via strategic life management.
Now Caroline adds “author” to her CV through an act of unshakable courage; sharing her own true story and becoming someone new. In writing her debut book More Than One Thing Can Be True: a story of survival, Caroline not only bravely changed her world b...2022-10-0737 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 21 with Anne MilesI encourage you all to tune in to the latest episode of UNBiased where I’m joined by multi-award-winning, marketer extraordinaire, and founder of Suits&Sneakers, Anne Miles.
Anne is the quiet achiever at pushing people outside the box - for business performance and cultural gain. Most of all, that includes the need to remove negative stereotypes and old ways of targeting customers.
Anne believes in diversity in the way that she works, and for the end products produced as well as advocating for change to Government to change the rules on stereotypes.
An...2022-09-2326 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 20 with Nusrat UddinJoining me today is Nusrat Uddin.
Nusrat is a British human rights lawyer of Bangladeshi origin.
Nusrat joined Wilsons Public Law Department as a solicitor in 2014 and she is now a partner specialising in public law and human rights, with a particular focus on modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking bringing cases against central and local government bodies for failing their duties, as well as claims against those who have exploited their workers.
Nusrat is growing the firm’s Business and Human Rights work, specifically in relation to modern slavery in supply ch...2022-09-1035 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 19 with Bedi OthowBedi (she/her) is the co-founder of DivTal, an online job platform that connects inclusive organisations to migrant or culturally and linguistically diverse jobseekers.
Bedi is a passionate Human Resource professional with over 10 years’ experience within the finance industry. Her areas of expertise include Graduate and Early Career Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Change & Communications, and Recruitment and Program Management. Bedi is involved in numerous diversity & inclusion committees and advocates for minority women and youth empowerment.
Divtal was born out of Bedi, and her fellow South Sudanese Australian co-founder Lorna Deng, both seeking to improve employment op...2022-08-2638 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 18 with Julia Arnott-NeeneeIt's taken a while to get back on schedule with these podcast episodes, and you'll hear from this one that it was recorded on International Women's Day! But conversations like these can't stay in the can forever! So I'm delighted to be back in flow of publishing and recording more great conversations on all things bias and equity. This week's guest is Julia Arnott-Neenee. Julia is driven by social justice, people and futures, and as you'll hear from our conversation she is truly aligned with that purpose.
Julia is a Sāmoan, Chinese & British Global Strategist with he...2022-08-1235 min
UNBiasedUNBiased IWD 2022Before resuming regular programming with more fabulous guests, I'm hogging the mic for International Women's Day 2022 #BreaktheBias. Couldn't be more on point really.
I am also shamelessly plugging a new initiative Women for Impact - Set up to create safe spaces and empower Women of Colour Founders to secure more funding, we are launching over drinks, networking and a fantastic panel discussion to kick things off. If you're around in Melbourne this Friday 11th March 6:30pm, register for free tickets to join us! https://events.humanitix.com/international-women-s-day-2022-break-the-bias?_ga=2.83055829.219392571.1645519930-1825002683.1644552808
Happy IWD!2022-03-0810 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 17 with Tanaya JoshiMy guest to round off 2022 is Tanaya Joshi.
Tanaya wears many hats, including her current role in Impact and Communications at Earthwatch Australia, an environmental not-for-profit that uses nature-based experiences to empower people in saving nature.
She is also a science and culture writer at SAARI collective, a media start-up aiming to diversify Australian media, and is part of the Science Gallery Melbourne's Sci Curious, a group of young people shaping a gallery which brings together sciences and the arts. While working, Tanaya is also completing a Masters in Environment and Sustainability at Monash University.2021-12-3039 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 16 with Khin KhaI'm joined on this week's episode by Khin Kha. Khin is a cultural diversity champion and co-founder of Phoenix Sisters, a volunteer-based network which aims to help people and organisations to understand and cultivate their cultural intelligence through professional development conferences, career workshops and mentoring programs.
Khin shares so warmly and openly about her upbringing in Myanmar as the daughter of Burmese film star Kyaw Hein, moving to Australia with limited English, and working her way up the corporate ladder at Ernst and Young, co-founding Phoenix Sisters and being recognised as a nominee for Asia 21 Young Leaders. 2021-12-1635 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 15 with Lanre SulolaJoining me today is Founder and CEO of Inner Ambitions, Lanre Sulola.
Lanre found his calling to dedicate his career to the pursuit of diversity and inclusion in the midst of a corporate career which led him to set up Inner Ambitions in 2013 and he's never looked back.
Lanre shares the story of his journey which began as a side hustle, chipping away and building his network whilst creating programmes for under-represented communities, to today, where, based in London, Inner Ambitions has an enviable list of blue chip clients seeking out his services to help...2021-12-0232 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 14 with Rana TayaraIn this episode I'm joined by Psychologist specialising in childhood trauma, Dr Rana Tayara. Dr Rana was born and brought up in Lebanon, and has studied and worked in the UK and Australia.
She has been a psychological consultant for a number of NGOs in Lebanon, Jordan and the UK, working with refugees, delinquent youth and individuals with special needs.
Since moving to Australia in January 2016, Rana has continued to hone her focus on raising awareness against child abuse and more specifically child sexual abuse.
Rana shares openly her story taking her from...2021-11-1830 min
UNBiasedUNBiased Episode 13 with Prerana MehtaFor those of you who joined me earlier this year for the launch of UNBiased as a brand new podcast, I'm back after a Covid-19 Delta variant-induced hiatus. Here in Australia, we were forced to move swiftly from trying to keep Covid-19 off our shores, to vaccinating and living with it like the rest of the world. As a result we were thrown back into lockdown - my first one having to home school a 5 year old, whilst juggling full time work, setting up a new business, and generally riding out the ups and downs that came with closed i...2021-11-0434 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 12 with Shiralee LawsonShiralee Lawson is extremely passionate about Aboriginal education, Aboriginal youth, and community. On this episode Shiralee shares her lived experiences as an Aboriginal woman, and we discuss truth telling in schools, and empowerment for Aboriginal girls and women.
You can follow Shiralee's work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiralee-lawson-3a34bb16/
2021-08-1227 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 11 with Natalie SilvesterToday I'm joined by Natalie Silvester, personal trainer and co-founder of More Than Muscle. Natalie and I talk myth busting, and having a holistic view to health and fitness. The majority of Natalie's clients are women, and Natalie's unique approach gives her a real edge when it comes to connecting with women and getting results both inside and outside the gym.
Learn more about More Than Muscle here: https://www.morethanmuscle.co.uk/
And follow Nat on Insta @ptnatsilvester2021-07-2927 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 10 with Ainslee HooperToday I'm joined by Ainslee Hooper. Ainslee is an Anthropologist & Disability Inclusion Consultant and founder of Ainslee Hooper Consulting.
Ainslee is passionate about disability inclusion because of her lived experience of disability and the benefits for all she sees when others embrace disability inclusion. Ainslee combines her unique knowledge of disability with Anthropology to foster an understanding of the diversity of humans and their experiences.
During this episode, Ainslee shares how her own experiences have shaped her work in this space, and highlights how imperative the changes in working life brought on by the Covid-19 p...2021-07-0927 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 9 with Emma ClarkMy regular chats with one of my closest friends, Emma Clark, are part of what led me to start this podcast. As a career corporate lawyer whose role within the same firm has seen her practice across the globe, Emma is a passionate advocate for equality in the corporate workplace. Together we discuss Michelle P King's book, "The Fix, Overcome the Invisible Barriers that are Holding Women Back at Work", mental health, and micro-actions that can snowball into lasting change.2021-06-0427 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 8 with Brenda DenbestenJoining me today is Brenda Denbesten. As a chemical engineer with over 15 years' experience in the manufacturing and mining industry, Brenda’s passion is to showcase the amazing work engineers do in shaping our world. Her vision involves inspiring more girls to get into engineering and empowering young women who are here to stay in this industry and excel.
She provides speaking, mentoring and coaching services to driven female engineers so they can gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for maximum impact in the workplace.
Through sharing he...2021-05-2028 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 7 with Caroline BrunneToday's guest, Caroline Brunne, is the founder of Organise. Curate. Design., a life management agency with a focus on assisting people to streamline their life in order to refocus their time on what matters to them the most. We are being made increasingly aware these days, of the "mental load" carried by many women. Caroline and I discuss the almost inevitable burnout that can result, and how Caroline uses her business, skills, and passion to address these issues and help provide women with the tools to alleviate unwanted burdens on their time, enabling them to thrive.2021-05-0838 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 6 with Shelin DavidShelin David, Founder and CEO of CFO Worx talks openly on today's episode about some of the mental health implications of racism from her own personal experience.2021-04-3036 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 5 with David Stranger-JonesDavid Stranger-Jones joins me today to chat about privilege, the power of networks, and how he's trying to address diversity and inclusion in a different way through his new programme, Equals. 2021-04-2232 minUNBiasedUNBiased Episode 4 - Me, Myself and ITurning the mic briefly on myself in this episode to share a bit more about me and why I've started this podcast.2021-04-1707 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 3 with Robyn Hillman-HarriganIn today's episode I'm joined by American activist, academic, data scientist and entrepreneur Robyn Hillman-Harrigan. We chat about growing up as part of an activist family in New Jersey, her journey to Australia and her experiences in the tech start-up world, and how she hopes to use technology as a means to combat racial injustice. 2021-04-0939 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 2 with Ingrid FernandezIn today's episode I chat to Lawyer and Founder of Dec + Dash Legal Consulting about identity, connection, representation of women of colour in small business founders, and the discomfort yet necessity of confronting our own biases.2021-04-0235 minUNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 1 with Rohan WickremesingheWelcome to my podcast! Through sharing stories, we aim to understand the biases that affect our daily lives and how to address them. In this, my pilot session, I'm joined by Rohan Wickremesinghe who shares his journey from rural New South Wales to boarding school in the big smoke and the factors that affected his choices between a corporate career and elite sport.2021-02-0930 min
She Inspires MeDharshi Harindra: an expert in technology, media and privacy law tackling the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the corporate worldCaroline chats with Dharshi as she shares her thoughts on the differences between the UK & Australia, the challenges in the corporate world and what it means to raise daughters with diversity and inclusion front of mind.Show Notes:Connect with Dharshi via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharshi-harindra-technologylawyer/ & Twitter - https://twitter.com/DharshiHarindra2021-02-021h 01
She Inspires MeDharshi Harindra: An expert in technology, media and privacy law tackling the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the corporate worldCaroline chats with Dharshi as she shares her thoughts on the differences between the UK & Australia, the challenges in the corporate world and what it means to raise daughters with diversity and inclusion front of mind.
Show Notes:
Connect with Dharshi via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharshi-harindra-technologylawyer/ & Twitter - https://twitter.com/DharshiHarindra
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