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Diversity Alliance Talks078 End of Year DEI Round Up, The Best of the Best 2023 Pt 2.At Diversity Alliance, as we start the new year we want to begin 2024 with fresh perspectives on DE&I in the events industry.
In Part Two of the DEI Insights in 2023 series we continue to share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.
In this episode, I share DE&I insights and revisit our most popular and insightful podcast clips. Throughout the episode, you will gain valuable insights on:
Training on De...2024-01-0332 min
Diversity Alliance Talks077 End of Year DEI Round Up, The Best of the Best 2023As we approach the end of 2023, I want to have a moment of reflection, share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.
In this episode, I share my most impactful DE&I insights and revisit clips from our most popular podcasts. In this episode, I share valuable insights on:
Exploring Muslim Faith, Inclusive Events & Education with Natasha Butt
Gender Equality, Pay Equity & Female Empowerment with Natalie Campbell
Recruitment, Talent, & Being Your Authentic Self with Alasdair Moore
Ad...2023-12-1348 min
Diversity Alliance Talks076 Meg's Journey With Hearing Loss, Challenges in the Events Industry & Why Inclusion MattersThis month at Diversity Alliance, our campaign is centred around Disability Awareness Month. In this episode I catch up with Meg Strahle, who shares profound insights into her firsthand experience of living with hearing loss and we delve into how she navigates the events industry journey.
Our conversation sheds light on what event industry professionals should be mindful of to support individuals with disabilities in terms of inclusion and accessibility.
Together we address the following key points:
🌈 Meg's personal journey and experiences with hearing loss in the workplace
🌈 The challenges Meg faced in securing opport...2023-11-2440 min
Diversity Alliance Talks075 Disability Inclusive Events: What event professionals need to knowThis month at Diversity Alliance, we're campaigning for Disability Awareness Month.
This episode offers a fantastic learning experience, packed with valuable insights that can equip event industry professionals with the knowledge they need to know on disability inclusion and accessibility in the events industry.
Together Lizzy and I covered:
Lizzy's journey towards advocacy for accessibility in the events industry
The importance of event management degrees evolving to understanding the importance of accessibility and inclusion in events
Best practices, strategies and ideas to improve accessibility and inclusion
The Inclusive Event Desi...2023-11-0840 min
Diversity Alliance Talks074 Building Diverse Supply Chains Podcast Episode - Confab InsightsIn our final episode for Black History Month I'm thrilled to share the insights and experiences from the latest Black Excellence Confab, this podcast episode focused on how we can build diverse supply chains.
In this episode, we delve into . . .
The current issues with supply chains
Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains
Advice and guidance from our host Gabrielle Austen Browne and special guest Tinique Hay as well as our valued members in attendance
This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series...2023-10-2623 min
Diversity Alliance Talks073 Full Black History Month Special Confab ReleaseThis podcast episode is an exclusive, full-length episode from the recent Black Excellence Confab event, which was hosted by the Diversity Alliance in honour of Black History Month. We delve into topics such as building diverse supply chains and nurturing Black talent.
This special episode features:
Diverse supplier networks and supporting Black talent in the event industry
Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains and leverage Black excellence
Episode includes advice from me (Gabby) and special guest Tinique Hay, as well as our valued members who...2023-10-201h 00
Diversity Alliance Talks072 A Black History Month Special: Supporting Black Excellent & TalentIn this episode I am thrilled to share the insights and experiences from our latest Black Excellence Confab, this podcast episode is focused on the excellence of Black talent for Black History Month.
In this episode, we delve into . . .
The experiences of Black talent in the events industry and beyond
Insights into how we can support Black talent and what can be done on a practical level
Big thanks to our special guest Tinique Hay, as well as our valued members who shared their insights during this confab!
2023-10-1225 min
Diversity Alliance Talks071 How you can unlock inclusion excellence through conversation, communities and impactful strategiesThis month's focus is on intersectionality and for the second episode I had a super interesting and raw conversation with Bee Gilmore - the founder of Softboi, Talent & Brand Manager, Facilitator and Mentor.
Together Bee and I covered:
🌈 Best practices for working with marginalised and under-represented voices in organisations.
🌈 How you can have impactful conversations about professionalism, identity, and leadership in the workplace
🌈 How to approach the creation of safe spaces where individuals with intersecting identities can feel heard and valued.
🌈 Insights from Bee on how th...2023-09-2047 min
Diversity Alliance Talks070 A Conversation About Intersectionality in Health Care with Science EntrepreneurThis month Diversity Alliance are campaigning for Intersectionality Awareness Month and for the first episode we had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr Elsa Zekeng a Strategy Consultant, Trustee and Advisory Board Member and a Forbes Featured Science-Entrepreneur.
Dr Elsa and I covered:
❤️🩹 Dr Elsa Zekeng professional journey as a Science-Entrepreneur in health care
❤️🩹 Addressing gender disparities in science and entrepreneurship
❤️🩹 Understanding the diverse needs and perspectives in different regions and communities
❤️🩹 Outbreak of the Ebola virus and what you can learn from her application of intersectionality in po...2023-09-0744 min
Diversity Alliance Talks068 Neurodiversity: From Awareness to Action in Events & WorkplacesThis month we are campaigning for Neurodiversity Awareness Month and for the second episode we had an insightful conversation with Daniel Brooke the CEO & Director of Neurodiversity Specialists who shared many practical tips you can easily implement into your organisation or improve your awareness.
Together Daniel and I covered:
🧠 Daniel's personal journey with Neurodiversity
🧠 Unique approaches for supporting neurodivergent individuals in finding meaningful employment
🧠 How to create a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent employees throughout their journey in the workplace
🧠 Learn about Neurodiversity Specialists and its benefits for organisations and their neurodiverse workforce
🧠 Book recommendations...2023-08-1731 min
Diversity Alliance Talks067 ADHD Diagnosis: Shareefa Shares Her Journey Behind Becoming a Model, Presenter & Content CreatorThis month Diversity Alliance are campaigning for Neurodiversity Awareness Month and for our first episode I had an amazing conversation with Shareefa J!
Together, Shareefa and I spilt the tea on:
🧠 Shareefa's journey as an advocate for Mental Health, Wellbeing, Body Positivity, Neurodiversity, and being a Model.
🧠 Her ADHD diagnosis.
🧠 The Impact of ADHD diagnosis on her life.
🧠 How ADHD influences the workplace experience.
🧠 Shareefa's experience as a speaker, host, model at events and promoting neurodiversity/ADHD in the industry.
🧠 Book recommendations to help continue your learning and understanding.
Shareefa Recommended Loop earplugs as ways to manage noise and distract...2023-08-0949 min
Diversity Alliance Talks066 How you can enhance inclusivity and challenge bias in the events industry with Mariska KestelooThis month we are campaigning around Challenging Age Perception and for our second episode, we had a conversation with Mariska Kesteloo. Mariska is the passionate founder of Word of MICE, an international speaker and author. She specialises in B2B influencer marketing for the meetings and events industry. As well as being dedicated to supporting individuals through the grieving process.
Together Gabby and Mariska spilt the tea on:
🗣 How you can enhance inclusivity and challenge bias in the events industry
🗣 The challenges mature professionals face in the events industry
🗣 How to embrace intergenerational connection
🗣 Book recommendations to help continu...2023-08-0243 min
Diversity Alliance Talks065 How we can unlock the potential of mature professionals in the events industryThis month we are campaigning around Challenging Age Perception and for our first edition, we had a conversation with Claire Derrick, the Principal and Founder of the Event Academy.
In this episode Claire shares how we can unlock the potential of mature professionals in the Events Industry.
Claire Derrick is a founding director and academy principal of Event Academy. She began her UK career as a PA and event organiser with the Duchess of York’s charity, Children in Crisis, planning and implementing special occasions with Royalty.
Together Gabby and Claire spill the tea on...2023-07-1947 min
Diversity Alliance Talks059 The Jewish faith in Events and the WorkplaceThis month we are campaigning around Cultural Awareness and for our first episode, we are bringing understanding on the Jewish faith in the events industry and workplace from a successful event professional and podcast sensation - Dan Assor!
In this episode Diversity Alliance founder, Gabby Austen Browne is in conversation with Dan Assor - the Production Director at Clear Path Analysis and Host of "The Dan Assor Show" Podcast for eventprofs.
Together they covered:
🕍 Dan's journey into the events industry and his experience working on a leading jewish magazine
🕍 The importance of acknowledging and respecting jewish practices
🕍 Removing stereotypes and bias...2023-04-1140 min
Diversity Alliance Talks058 How Natalie Campbell MBE built a Portfolio Career with Impact: Insights from a Social EntrepreneurIn this second edition of Diversity Alliance's Women's Month campaign "Building a Stronger Female Future", we are sharing insights from a successful social entrepreneur and professional powerhouse!
In this episode Diversity Alliance founder, Gabby Austen Browne is in conversation with Natalie Campbell MBE - award-winning social entrepreneur, Co-CEO of Bleu, Broadcaster and Harper Collins author.
Together they covered:
💥 How Natalie began her portfolio career
💥 What drives Natalie to continue to challenge herself personally and professionally
💥 Natalie's entrepreneurial journey and the realities of starting your own business
💥 Pay equity and how to have conversations on negotiating salary and benefits
💥 How to be your own...2023-03-2839 min
Diversity Alliance Talks057 Dragon's Den Winner Tells Us About Defying The Odds and How Women Are Shaping The BoardroomIn this first edition of Diversity Alliance's Women's Month campaign "Building a Stronger Female Future", we are addressing defying the odds to live the life you want to lead and sharing how women can start to climb the career ladder, launch a business or go freelance.
This week Gabby Austen-Browne, the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Natalie Duvall, Culture Manager at Red Bull and Co-Founder of March Muses, the UK leaders in Christmas decorations of colour.
They covered;
🌈 How Natalie set up her business March Muses
🌈 Performative allyship and why o...2023-03-1544 min
Diversity Alliance Talks053 The Story Behind a Disability Awareness Activist Campaigning for Change Across Our SocietyGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Dermot Devlin a Disability Awareness Campaigner, activist and Founder of My Way Access.
Dermot set up My Way Access back in 2009 - which is a recognised disability rights and disability blog, focused on ensuring disabled people have equal and inclusive rights across accessibility, services, and health. In this conversation, we explore the purpose and mission behind My Way Access and how it's changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Dermot also shares his experiencing speaking at the Harkin Summit in Belfast in June which just...2023-03-1124 min
Diversity Alliance Talks056 What events should include in their event strategies to be inclusive for the LGBTQ+ communityIn this episode Gabby Austen-Browne, Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Alasdair Moore the Co-Founder and Director of The Intrepid Collective. Al is also on the Executive Committee for Checking-In, a network of LGBTQ+ professionals and their allies within the hospitality industry and plays rugby for the King’s Cross Steelers, the world’s oldest gay and inclusive rugby club.
In this episode:
🌈 Alasdair shares his own experiences growing up as gay cis-gender male in the UK under the weight of Section 28
🌈 What it takes to stay informed and be an Ally...2023-02-2742 min
Diversity Alliance Talks055 What can the Events Industry Learn From Transgender People to Improve Understanding and Lead with Inclusivity?What can the events industry learn from the transgender community to improve understanding and lead with inclusivity?
Founder of Diversity Alliance, Gabrielle Austen-Browne, is in conversation with Samantha Jayne Nelson, an Offshore Installation Manager at Shell.
They covered:
🌈 How we can be allies to the trans community
🌈 How to involve allies in discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion
🌈 Advice to C-suite and leadership on how they can contribute to inclusive workplaces for people from all backgrounds
WATCH THE BITESIZE INTERVIEW HERE
Meet our c...2023-02-1540 min
Diversity Alliance Talks054 How Event Professionals can be Equipped to Learn, Understand and Implement Accessible and Inclusive EventsGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Lou Kiwanuka, the owner and founder of The Ops Nest.
Lou is committed to developing mechanisms that develop people in events within the global business event operations sector. Offering face-to-face and online training, community, consultancy and the opportunity to collaborate with the best minds in the business. The Ops Nest brings organisers, contractor and venues together.
In this episode, Lou shares her journey into building the The Ops Nest and her family dynamic which has shaped her purpose personally and professionally. We learn why The Ops N...2023-01-2536 min
Diversity Alliance Talks052 What The Events Industry Needs to do if it Wants to be Truly Accessible for People With DisabilitiesGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with conversation with Ryan Curtis-Johnson the Director of Communications at The Valuable 500. In this episode they discuss, what the events industry needs to do if it wants to be truly accessible for people with disabilities.
They talk about the negative stigma around people feeling comfortable and confident enough to disclose their disability, especially within business. The reasons why companies and events aren't taking accessibility seriously. How to make accessibility fit into event budgets and why it's important to educate ourselves around disability to be fully informed and th...2023-01-0454 min
Diversity Alliance Talks051 Why an International Reporter and Journalist co-founded The Baton of Hope After Tragedy StruckTRIGGER WARNING: This audio contains sensitive content talking about suicide and suicide prevention.
Gabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Mike McCarthy, a former BBC and SKY News Journalist, and presenter.
Mike shares how the death of his son, Ross has spurred him on to co-found of The Baton of Hope, the biggest suicide awareness and prevention campaign the UK has ever seen.
Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country. Mike and Gabby's conversation centres around the support re...2023-01-0351 min
Diversity Alliance Talks050 Shining a Light on Men's Mental Health: An Open Conversation About Managing Depression and BipolarTrigger Warning: This audio contains sensitive content talking about suicide and suicide prevention.
Gabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Tom Fisher the Head of Sector Marketing Operations at Clarion Events. In this raw, honest and vulnerable conversation - Tom shares being diagnosed with severe depression and bipolar, and by how opening up on social media he has impacted 200+ lives through the power of online videos.
In this episode we discuss how to listen to and communicate with people who are suicidal, feeling down or just not feeling th...2023-01-0254 min
Diversity Alliance Talks049 Men! Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength not WeaknessGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Josh King the VP of Growth at emc3. In this conversation they discuss how asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness and how to manage life and work when you are constantly on go. Plus how inclusive cultures can help teams to thrive.
Josh is an experienced marketer, creative and growth strategist who has worked with some of the world’s most innovative and influential brands over the last decade including LinkedIn, Google and HubSpot.
...2023-01-0159 min
Diversity Alliance Talks048 Men's Mental Health is a Topic for Everyone: How to Build Courage and Kindness as a Male LeaderGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Lowell Cabual the Senior Account Manager at Showcase.
Men's mental health issues are not just for men to talk about, it's an issue that impacts daughters, wives, mothers and sisters - it's an issue that we all need to shed light upon. It needs more support, empathetic, candour and shame free conversation.
In this episode Lowell shares his journey from childhood to adulthood, as child form a migrant family and how this affected his identity. They discuss male and what lessons he...2022-12-3156 min
Diversity Alliance Talks047 Why Adversity Doesn't Have to be Your Story: How to Find a Community Where You Can be Yourself"You can be different and odd, but still be you and successful!"
Gabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Michael Newton a Podcast Host and Manager at Cvent.
Adversity really doesn't have to story and who better to talk to than Michael Newton.
In this charming, charismatic and down to earth conversation, Michael shares his experience as a gay man in the corporate world. He shares his journey after being diagnosed with HIV and battling with his own mental health and suicide, to now living with HIV a...2022-12-291h 00
Diversity Alliance Talks045 A Family at the Forefront of Human Rights to Creating a Successful Events Agency That Fuels ChangeGabrielle Austen-Browne, the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with David Ball the Chairman & Founder of Award Winning event agency, Brandfuel. In this refreshing and open conversation, we learn how our family tree, our parents and our family influences who we are today as David shares his family (who were at the forefront of human rights movements) history.
In this episode we follow David's journey that brought him to where he is today. From mentorship, advertising experience, building connections to what it's like building an event agency and events community with a vision to...2022-12-2853 min
Diversity Alliance Talks046 Creating a Culture of Inclusivity in the Workplace by Leading with Humanity and EmpathyGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Romeo Effs, the CEO & Founder of Lumorus. In this humorous, vulnerable and animated conversation, we learn who Romeo is and how his early years as a child in Jamaica and a passion for entrepreneurialism made him the 'man' he is today.
In this episode they discuss intersectionality, what that really means for the workplace and how to create spaces for all ethnic origins to thrive! They share more about what it means to have inclusivity in the workplace and the myths and contradictions tha...2022-12-2853 min
Diversity Alliance Talks044 The Journey behind Becoming the Go-To Event Planner in the Events IndustryGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Tinique Hay the CEO & Founder of Hay Events.
In this empowering, inspiring and uplifting conversation Tinique, the go to event planner in the events industry, shares her journey into the events industry and her ambition into entrepreneurship.
Together we dived deep into the true purpose of creating unique, impactful and ROI driven events and why event strategies are crucial in the creation of meaningful events. We find out what is next in the journey of Hay Events and the influence of the Fast Forward 15 pr...2022-12-2736 min
Diversity Alliance Talks043 How to Celebrate Black Excellence and Create Inclusive Spaces in the Hospitality IndustryGabrielle Austen-Browne the Founder of Diversity Alliance is in conversation with Jackson Mclarty the Founder of Black Eats London. Together they explored the varying aspects of building a business in the hospitality industry.
Jackson shares his journey into creating the UK’s first and only Black-owned restaurant directory and tells us how he creates inclusive spaces through the design of his events. This well rounded conversation shows how you can celebrate Black excellence with authentic leadership, transparency and through the power of community.
Meet our contributor, Jackson Mclarty the Found...2022-12-2629 min
InEvent TalksGetting Serious About Diversity, its real value with Gabrielle Austen-BrowneTune into the latest episode of InEvent Talks, as we speak with Gabrielle Austen-Browne about diversity and its value. And don't miss our special guest: award-winning founder of diverse alliance; cofounder of Diverse Speaker Bureau!
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Diversity Alliance Talks042 How To Bring Your DEI Policy To LifeIn this episode we speak with Thomas Humphris, Human Resources Director at Informa Markets about the challenges of bringing DEI policies to life and the strategies needed to turn them into actions and deliverables.
You will hear the approach Diversity Ally used when working with Informa Markets on their D&I strategy. Including;
The delivery of their inclusive leadership programme and why senior leadership training is key
The importance of creating a clear mission and statement of intent to drive DEI programmes
and how Informa Markets crowdsourced initiatives and activities at a grassroots level to bring...2022-01-1932 min
Diversity Alliance Talks042 TRAILER How To Bring Your DEI Policy To LifeIn this episode we speak with Thomas Humphris, Human Resources Director at Informa Markets about the challenges of bringing DEI policies to life and the strategies needed to turn them into actions and deliverables.
You will hear the approach Diversity Ally used when working with Informa Markets on their D&I strategy. Including;
The delivery of their inclusive leadership programme and why senior leadership training is key
The importance of creating a clear mission and statement of intent to drive DEI programmes
How Informa Markets crowdsource initiatives and activities at a grassroots level to bring DEI t...2022-01-1800 min
Diversity Alliance Talks041 Making Diversity & Inclusion a Pillar of CSRIn this weeks episode we discuss how leading companies are leveraging corporate social responsibility and social impact to create influence, engage employees, and drive meaningful change. Critical issues such as diversity, pay equity, social justice and climate change have made their way into the workplace and the corporate C-suite, and companies are being judged on the basis of their treatment of employees and customers, and their impact on social issues.
This conversation follows on from a panel discussion we had at International Confex on September 2021. We catch up with Mark Webster, Managing Director Give to Get, UK an...2021-12-0832 min
Diversity Alliance Talks041 TRAILER Making Diversity & Inclusion a Pillar of CSRIn this weeks episode we discuss how leading companies are leveraging corporate social responsibility and social impact to create influence, engage employees, and drive meaningful change. Critical issues such as diversity, pay equity, social justice and climate change have made their way into the workplace and the corporate C-suite, and companies are being judged on the basis of their treatment of employees and customers, and their impact on social issues.
Our special guests are - Mark Webster Managing Director Give to Get, UK and Europe. Give To Get is a social impact company that moves beyond corporate “do-g...2021-12-0700 min
Diversity Alliance Talks040 The Importance of Being Brave and Unified When Implementing DEIThe hugely successful agency, Smyle, has been recognised as the fastest growing leading agency in the UK Events industry through its entry in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 in December 2018 and The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 in February 2019.
This is why we were delighted when Smyle contacted us back in Aug 2020 to talk about Diversity & Inclusion. They knew they could do better and be better when it came to DEI... They are an agency that stands against social injustices and are committed to showing up, taking responsibility and playing their part, which they have...2021-12-0130 min
Diversity Alliance Talks040 TRAILER The Importance of Being Brave and Unified When Implementing DEIThe hugely successful agency, Smyle, has been recognised as the fastest growing leading agency in the UK Events industry through its entry in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 in December 2018 and The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 in February 2019.
This is why we were delighted when Smyle contacted us back in Aug 2020 to talk about Diversity & Inclusion. They knew they could do better and be better when it came to DEI... They are an agency that stands against social injustices and are committed to showing up, taking responsibility and playing their part, which they have...2021-11-2400 min
Diversity Alliance TalksBONUS EPISODE: How To Apply for The Diversity In Events AwardsNot sure whether you can apply for The Diversity In Events Awards? Well this is the podcast for you!
In this episode Gabby & Ashanti take you through the application process for the awards.
Including;
The overall mission and purpose The overall mission and purpose of the awards
Why YOU should and CAN apply for the awards
The different categories and criteria
How to apply - what you need to demonstrate and include
Who can apply of the awards e.g. which sectors, types of organisations and individuals
You can also find ou...2021-11-1718 min
Diversity Alliance Talks039 The Gay Leadership Dude Shares How To Be An Effective Leader & Ally"You can’t have authenticity without courage”
Dr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to help both types of leaders be more effective, through coaching, formal and informal training, and just generally being there to support their "leadershippiness."
A few year...2021-11-1038 min
Diversity Alliance Talks039 TRAILER The Gay Leadership Dude Shares How To Be An Effective Leader & AllyDr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to help both types of leaders be more effective, through coaching, formal and informal training, and just generally being there to support their 'leadershippiness'.
TRAILER:
The concept of silent collusion. And if you...2021-11-0900 min
Diversity Alliance Talks038 So How Important Is Diversity, Inclusion And Belonging"Diversity, inclusion and belonging is, I think, just as important, if not more important to get right first. I think the company, when they look at revenues and make that connection, there is an opportunity to really kind of generate a lot more revenues...if that's the target. Or generate and find a lot more customers through having a much wider, diverse and inclusive organisation”
We have one more Black History Month special where we catch up again with Mike Sealy, Customer Experience Director at Informa Markets. Mike is also one of the regional coordinators for "All In...2021-11-0329 min
Diversity Alliance Talks038 TRAILER So How Important Is Diversity, Inclusion And Belonging"Diversity, inclusion and belonging is, I think, just as important, if not more important to get right first. I think the company, when they look at revenues and make that connection, there is an opportunity to really kind of generate a lot more revenues...if that's the target. Or generate and find a lot more customers through having a much wider, diverse and inclusive organisation”
We have one more Black History Month special where we catch up again with Mike Sealy, Customer Experience Director at Informa Markets. Mike is also one of the regional Coordinators for "Informa Ma...2021-11-0200 min
Diversity Alliance Talks037 We Are Not Guests - The Real Black HistoryWelcome to the final episode of our Black History Month special with guest, Carlton King
Born the son of West Indian parents in a 1950’s northern English mill town, Carlton King would in the early 1970's be offered the opportunity to sign as a professional footballer for the local third division club. Rejecting this offer, after sixth form, Carlton would first work as an electrical engineer, before working as a professional club DJ in Germany. Later still Carlton would become Britain’s highest ranking Black secret intelligence officer.
Carlton would spend more than a quarter of century in Scotland Yard’s Speci...2021-10-2759 min
Diversity Alliance Talks037 TRAILER We Are Not Guests - The Real Black HistoryWelcome to the Trailer for the final episode of our Black History Month Special
Be sure to catch up on the full show, where we are treated to an insightful whistle stop tour of Black history form our special guest, Carlton King
Carlton has worked with most nations’ specialist police, secret intelligence and national security agencies and military special-forces. Hence, Carlton's operations have spanned the Cold War, the IRA years, the wars in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, the covert war on terror and the struggles against extreme left-wing, extreme right-wing, activist Animal Liberation and su...2021-10-2600 min
Diversity Alliance Talks036 Creating Space For Black People In The Corporate LandscapeIn honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry.
In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests' early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This week's guest is Michael Adeniya, Michael has previously held commercial roles at DMG World Media and IQPC as well as stints in banking and sports sponsorship. He spent nine years at Clarion Events, serving as Portfolio Director for their life science division...2021-10-2041 min
Diversity Alliance TalksTRAILER 036 Creating Space For Black People In The Corporate LandscapeIn honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests' early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This week's guest is Michael Adeniya, Michael has previously held commercial roles at DMG World Media and IQPC as well as stints in banking and sports sponsorship. He spent nine years at Clarion Events, serving as Portfolio Director for their life science d...2021-10-1900 min
Diversity Alliance Talks035 How To Meet Black British Leaders & EntrepreneursIn honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This weeks guest is Raphael Sofoluke, founder of The UK Black Business Show. The UKBBS, founded in 2017, is an annual conference and exhibition show which takes place during Black History Month to highlight and promote the amazing businesses founded by people from the Black community. Th...2021-10-1339 min
Diversity Alliance TalksTRAILER 035 How To Meet Black British Leaders & EntrepreneursIn honour of Black History Month co-founder of Diversity Ally, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. During this series of BHM specials, learn about our guests early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This weeks guest is Raphael Sofoluke, who founded The UK Black Business Show in 2017. The UKBBS is annual conference and exhibition show which takes place during Black History Month to highlight and promote the amazing businesses founded by people from the Black community. The s...2021-10-1300 min
Diversity Alliance Talks034 You Can't Be a ManagerIt's here - Season 3!
In honour of Black History Month we speak with four inspirational Black men from the events industry. We learn about their early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This weeks guest is Mike Sealy, who is the Customer Experience Director at Informa Market, EMEA with responsibility to create great customer experiences through the improvement of operational processes, implementation of new technologies and better use of data and insights. He is also one of the regional C...2021-10-0632 min
Diversity Alliance TalksTRAILER Season 3 034 - You Can't Be a ManagerIn honour of Black History Month we speak with four inspirational Black men smashing through brown ceilings in the events industry. The launch of season 3 / Episode 034 features Mike Sealy who is the Customer Experience Director at Informa Market, EMEA with responsibility to create great customer experiences through the improvement of operational processes, implementation of new technologies and better use of data and insights. He is also one of the regional Coordinators for Informa Markets Nations, a colleague run network representing Black and Ethnic Minority employees.
TRAILER “It just goes to show that teachers play a ver...2021-10-0500 min
Diversity Alliance Talks033 Season 2 Round Up - The One Year Anniversary EditionTo close season two of the Podcast, Ashanti and Gabby discuss Diversity Ally’s Diversity & Inclusion highlights as part of its one year anniversary.
Our off the cuff conversation covers how far the events / MICE & hospitality industry has come with regards to D&I (what are companies doing?!) Whether we are all suffering from social impact fatigue. And how international diplomacy relates to diversity and inclusion.
We also talk about employee expectations when it comes to workplace diversity and inclusion
We discuss insights around leadership concerns when imp...2021-06-2530 min
Diversity Alliance TalksTRAILER 033 Season 2 Round Up - The One Year Anniversary EditionTo close season two of the Podcast, Ashanti and Gabby discuss Diversity Ally’s Diversity & Inclusion highlights as part of its one year anniversary.
Expect an off the cuff conversation covering how far the events / MICE & hospitality industry has come with regards to D&I (what are companies doing?!) Whether we are all suffering from social impact fatigue. And how international diplomacy relates to diversity and inclusion.2021-06-2501 min
Diversity Alliance Talks032 In conversation with Amrita DevaiahAmrita Devaiah the Head of External Affairs and Engagement at the Cabinet Office, with responsibility for events and all aspects of ministerial engagement for the department. This includes Civil Service Live, the largest public sector learning and development event in Europe as well as all visits, meetings or external engagements for Cabinet Office ministers, such as Michael Gove, Penny Mordaunt or Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Prior to joining the Cabinet Office, she worked for a number of organisations from NUS to NCS Trust, setting up departments from scratch and delivering national and international events, from gala dinners to music...2021-05-2738 min
Diversity Alliance Talks032 TRAILER In conversation with Amrita DevaiahAmrita Devaiah is Head of External Affairs and Engagement at the Cabinet Office, with responsibility for events and all aspects of ministerial engagement for the department. This includes "Civil Service Live", the largest public sector learning and development event in Europe as well as all visits, meetings or external engagements for Cabinet Office ministers, such as Michael Gove, Penny Mordaunt or Jacob Rees-Mogg.
In this weeks episode we cover:
How to make sure we "walk the walk" by embedding D&I practices into the event planning process and delivery
What happens when you become the accidental D...2021-05-2700 min
Diversity Alliance Talks031 Part 2: In Conversation with Shannie MearsBirmingham born, Shannie Mears is Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room, alongside iris worldwide's former CEO, Dan Saxby.
Formed to directly address advertising's lack of diversity and inclusion, The Elephant room was created with the mission to help build brands that are genuinely inclusive.
Shannie consults with top brands on how to find fresh talent and new ways of approaching recruitment, so we were keen to see if their approach is something the events industry could emulate.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Shannie, we cover
1. Inclusivity and representation in...2021-05-1327 min
Diversity Alliance Talks031 TRAILER Part 2: In Conversation with Shannie MearsIt's here! Part 2 of our conversation with Shannie Mears, Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room.
We cover:
1. Inclusivity and representation in branding
2. How you can expand your network to include those from different communities
3. Why you should be focussing on DEI in order to future proof your business
4. How to prepare for change
5. 3 tips on how to source diverse talent2021-05-1300 min
Diversity Alliance Talks030 TRAILER Part 1: In Conversation with Shannie MearsBirmingham born, Shannie Mears is Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room, alongside iris worldwide's former CEO, Dan Saxby.
Formed to directly address advertising's lack of diversity and inclusion, The Elephant room was created with the mission to help build brands that are genuinely inclusive.
Shannie consults with top brands on how to find fresh talent and new ways of approaching recruitment, so we were keen to see if their approach is something the events industry could emulate.
In Part 1 we talk about Shannie's journey up to this point, we reflect on t...2021-04-2900 min
Diversity Alliance Talks030 Part 1: In Conversation with Shannie MearsBirmingham born, Shannie Mears is Co-founder & Head of Talent at The Elephant Room, alongside iris worldwide's former CEO, Dan Saxby, who asked her to be his co-founder after recognising her ability to build, connect and develop relationships with young people from the wider creative industries.
Formed to directly address advertising's lack of diversity and inclusion, The Elephant room was created with the mission to help build brands that are genuinely inclusive. Shannie consults with top brands on how to find fresh talent and new ways of approaching recruitment, so we were keen to see if their approach...2021-04-2925 min
Diversity Alliance Talks029 Know Your Why: The Key To Inclusive WorkplacesSeattle based Dr Jen O'Ryan designs LGBTQ+ inclusion strategies for organisations. She also provides consulting services, ranging from employee training to managing large-scale organisational changes. Through years of research and advocacy, Jen specialises in making potentially “awkward” topics more accessible.
Leveraging two decades of experience in change management and organisational behaviour, she understands the challenges leaders can face in developing a culture of inclusiveness for employees, clients, and consumers.
On this weeks episode, Gabby and Jen discuss
Why diversity and inclusion is not politics, it's human rights
Why leaders and employees should be interna...2021-04-0839 min
Diversity Alliance TalksTRAILER 029 Know Your Why: The Key To Inclusive WorkplacesSpecial guest Dr Jen O'Ryan and your host Gabby discuss:
1.Why diversity and inclusion is not politics, it's human rights
2.Why leaders and employees should be internalising the "why" to create truly inclusive cultures and therefore healthy workplaces
3.How employee feedback can improve inclusivity in the work environment
4.How to manage and work to eliminate toxic work environments
5.Change management and leading - how to navigate people through organisational change
6.How organisations can introduce effective culture change with little to no budget/resources
7.What you can do today to influence change in your organisation (HINT: don't be a bystander)
8.The 30...2021-04-0800 min
Diversity Alliance Talks028 Fight The Fear Or DEI TryingThis weeks episode features Maria Gaillez relationship manager on the hosted buyers programme at IMEX. Maria heads up IMEXs DEI Squad and is also a member of the Diversity Ally committee.
At Diversity Ally, we have had many organisations and associations come to us, saying that their D&I committees are struggling to have impact. In response to this we decided to record this podcast where we discuss:
Why it's important to decide on your scope
How to set DEI aims
Why it's key to create a short and long term strategy
The importance of setting actio...2021-03-1826 min
Diversity Alliance Talks028 TRAILER Fight The Fear Or DEI TryingThis weeks episode features Maria Gaillez relationship manager on the hosted buyers programme at IMEX. Maria heads up IMEXs DEI Squad and is also a member of the Diversity Ally committee and we talk about how and why committees should to set goals, develop strategies to have a real impact on their organisation. And we also discuss the common challenges that occur when setting up DEI committees.
Diversity Ally also recently hosted an invite only roundtable discussion on "how to set up a successful diversity committee" with industry leaders from finance, government departments, recruitment firms and as...2021-03-1800 min
Diversity Alliance Talks027 Empowering Women: Rebalancing the events industryOn this weeks episode we are joined by the Fast Forward 15 Ambassadors. Fast Forward 15 gives 15 women the opportunity to be mentored, encouraged and advised by an industry expert for one year, as well as becoming part of a wider community of successful women supporters.
Ambassadors; Benedicta Asante (Events 101) and your host Gabby Austen Browne (Diversity Ally), a previous mentee, plus mentors for 2021/22 Felicia Asiedu (Cvent) and Priya Narain (EMA and Event First Steps) discuss the strategies they use to engage women of colour in the events and hospitality industry and to encourage them to apply for the FF...2021-03-0428 min
Diversity Alliance Talks027 TRAILER: Empowering Women: Rebalancing the events industryOn this weeks episode we are joined by the Fast Forward 15 Ambassadors. Fast Forward 15 gives 15 women the opportunity to be mentored, encouraged and advised by an industry expert for one year, as well as becoming part of a wider community of successful women supporters.
Ambassadors; Benedicta Asante (Events 101) and your host Gabby Austen Browne (Diversity Ally), a previous mentee, plus mentors for 2021/22 Felicia Asiedu (Cvent) and Priya Narain (EMA and Event First Steps) discuss the strategies they use to engage women of colour in the events and hospitality industry and to encourage them to apply for the F...2021-03-0400 min
Diversity Alliance Talks026 Black In EventsKeneisha is an event planning professional with nearly 10 years of experience working within and outside of Canada. She has worked in both the corporate and not-for-profit industries managing both small to large-scale events.
She is also the co-founder of the Black In Events Network - a globally inclusive initiative creating awareness and opportunity for Black event professionals. She is the owner of the Gene Belvidere agency which is a full-service event agency for live and virtual events. She is also a mentor at the Scarborough Women's Center, enjoys anything personal development and family.
Most recently...2021-02-1834 min
Diversity Alliance Talks026 TRAILER Black In EventsKeneisha is an event planning professional with nearly 10 years of experience working within and outside of Canada. She has worked in both the corporate and not-for-profit industries managing both small to large-scale events.
She is also the co-founder of the Black In Events Network - a globally inclusive initiative creating awareness and opportunity for Black event professionals. She is the owner of the Gene Belvidere agency which is a full-service event agency for live and virtual events. She is also a mentor at the Scarborough Women's Center, enjoys anything personal development and family.
Most recently...2021-02-1800 min
Diversity Alliance Talks025 Want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go togetherIn this episode, we are joined by Dean Carby and Laura Toogood, the powerhouses behind The Elite Vendors Network, a network of African Caribbean wedding & events vendors.
Dean and Laura share the journey of The Elite Vendors Network which started as a WhatsApp group to allow quick messaging and instant communication between its members.
It has since moved from a WhatsApp group to social media platforms and now to the live website, which has led to more business being shared between members of the network as well as offering business lessons, advice and opportunities for...2021-02-0436 min
Diversity Alliance Talks025 TRAILER: Want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go togetherIn this episode, we are joined by Dean Carby and Laura Toogood, the powerhouses behind the Elite Vendors Network, a network of African Caribbean wedding & events vendors.
Dean and Laura share the journey of the Elite Vendors Network which started as a WhatsApp group to allow quick messaging and instant communication between its members, to fully a fledged business making inroads to venues and event bookers looking to diversify their supply chains.
2021-02-0400 min
Diversity Alliance Talks024 Accelerating racial equality within the hospitality, food and drink sectorsTo kick off season 2, we are joined by another fierce Black woman doing excellent work in the hospitality sector around racial equality.
Lorraine Copes, founder of not for profit organisation, Be Inclusive Hospitality, is doing vital work to drive education, amplify black and brown voices and accelerate racial equality to level the playing field for those from underrepresented backgrounds within the hospitality, food and drink sectors.
Lorraine has spent two decades working within the hospitality sector successfully leading procurement teams for brands including Shake Shack, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants and Corbin & King helping organisations to improve...2021-01-2033 min
Diversity Alliance Talks024 TRAILER: Accelerating racial equality within the hospitality, food and drink sectorsTo kick off season 2, we are joined by another fierce Black woman doing excellent work in the hospitality sector around racial equality.
Lorraine Copes, founder of not for profit organisation, Be Inclusive Hospitality, is doing vital work to drive education, amplify black and brown voices and accelerate racial equality to level the playing field for those from underrepresented backgrounds within the hospitality, food and drink sectors.
Lorraine has spent two decades working within the hospitality sector successfully leading procurement teams for brands including Shake Shack, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants and Corbin & King helping organisations to improve...2021-01-2000 min
Diversity Alliance Talks023 Season 1 Round Up- The year the events industry started talking about diversity and inclusion."The year the events industry started talking about diversity and inclusion".
As 2020 draws to a close, your hosts Gabby and Ashanti share observations, challenges and highlights since the launch of Diversity Ally, their consultancy, education and events business, just 6 months ago.
They close the episode by sharing some exciting plans for 2021.
Thank you to all our listeners for tuning in every week and for your continued support.
See you on the other side
Gabby & Ashanti.2020-12-2435 minDiversity Alliance Talks023 TRAILER Season 1 Round UpThe year the events industry started talking about diversity and inclusion.
As 2020 draws to a close, your hosts Gabby and Ashanti share observations, challenges and highlights since the launch of Diversity Ally, their consultancy, education and events business, just 6 months ago.
They close the season by sharing some exciting plans for 2021.
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Diversity Alliance Talks022 Type Casting: Why we need to stop categorising humans if we want a diverse work forceOn this week's episode, we have special guest, Esi Hardy – Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Celebrating Disability. Esi is a trainer, disability inclusion expert, public speaker, podcaster and writer.
We draw parallels between Esi’s previous career as an actor and the roles she was often “typecast” into, and how as professionals seeking employment or working in the corporate environment, we are often being typecast or offered roles based on an "identity" we have been given, not taking into account, that human beings can occupy more than one identity.
We also discuss, with the shift to more virtual events, how event or...2020-12-1037 min
Diversity Alliance Talks022 TRAILER Type Casting: Why we need to stop categorising humans if we want a diverse work forceOn this week's episode we have special guest
Esi Hardy – Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Celebrating Disability. Esi is a trainer, disability inclusion expert, public speaker podcaster and writer.
We cover why we need to stop categorising people if we want a diverse workforce. And how venues and virtual events need to become more accessible to be truly inclusive + more
2020-12-0900 min
Diversity Alliance Talks021 TRAILER Code SwitchingIn this week's episode, we catch up with David Ogiste founder of Nobody’s Cafe.
A real pick ’n’ mix of an episode, where we discuss everything from Fawlty Towers, to the frustration, felt over the “brown ceiling” and how we often self identify as people of colour, based on how other people see and treat us, rather than how we see ourselves.
We also talk about the common phenomenon of “code-switching” and why people of colour often feel they have to go out on their own, to create opportunities otherwise eluded to them.
2020-12-0300 min
Diversity Alliance Talks021 Code Switching"Code-switching" is the action of changing our behaviours, speech, dress, and mannerisms to conform to a different cultural norm depending on the context. For example, you don't dress or use the same jargon/phrases with colleagues as you do with your family.
In this weeks episode, we catch up with David Ogiste founder of Nobody’s Cafe.
David’s love for events began when he started hosting house parties at the age of 16. Nineteen years of experience later, David Ogiste has travelled the world, delivering experiential activations for global clients like PlayStation, PepsiCo, Culture Trip and m...2020-12-0347 min
Diversity Alliance Talks020 - How Events Association's Are Tackling Diversity & InclusionProgress Over Perfection!
This week we are joined by Suzanne Neve, CEO of the Florida Festival and Events Association.
Suzanne candidly takes us through the association's diversity and inclusion journey and shares what their approach to D&I was pre-BLM and Covid and how this has shifted and adopted a deeper, more targeted focus over recent months.
The FFEA also went through the Diversity Ally assessment and approval process, so if you’re curious about how IT and WE work and what the benefits are, grab a cuppa and have a listen!
Our favourite insight from Suzanne was "Progress over perf...2020-11-2719 min
Diversity Alliance Talks020 - TRAILER How Events Association's Are Tackling Diversity & InclusionOn this week’s episode, we are joined by Suzanne Neve, CEO of the Florida Festival and Events Association.
She takes us through the association's diversity and inclusion journey with the help of Diversity Ally.2020-11-2600 min
Diversity Alliance Talks019 - How Do We Tackle Racial Diversity In The Events Industry?Do senior level execs really care about Diversity and Inclusion? Or Is it just lip service?
On this week's episode, we are joined by the founders of Event First Steps, Priya Narian, Elena Clowes and Caitlin Kobrak to discuss the results of the global survey on tackling racial diversity in the events industry in collaboration with C&IT.
We talk about how the events of the summer have been a catalyst and driver for the industry to start moving to a more diverse and inclusive workforce and question why it’s taken so long?
...2020-11-2040 min
Diversity Alliance Talks018 - TRAILER Why do we forget inclusion when it comes to disabilityDiversity and inclusion in the world of disability.
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Diversity Alliance Talks019 - TRAILER How Do We Tackle Racial Diversity In The Events Industry?This week we are joined by the founders of Event Firsts Steps to discuss the findings of the recent survey conducted in collaboration with C&IT, on racial diversity in the events industry.2020-11-2001 minDiversity Alliance Talks018 - Diversity and Inclusion in the World of DisabilityWhat can we learn about diversity and inclusion in the world of disability when it comes to hiring and recruitment?
In this weeks episode, we have an enlightening chat with Adil Ghani of The Ability People, where we investigate how the interview, hiring and onboarding process could and should be enhanced to include inclusive practices.
We also discuss, why applicants should not have to disclose if they have a disability before or during the interview process.
And the simple adjustments, businesses and organisations can implement to enhance processes so that they are a...2020-11-1245 minDiversity Alliance Talks017 - Diversity Ally, The Story So FarIn this episode, join co-founders of Diversity Ally, Ashanti and Gabby, as they take us back over the past few months and share their favourite and most impactful episodes so far.
They also talk about how the events industry is tackling Diversity and Inclusion during Covid-19, what still needs to be done, as well as the challenges of launching a business as two black women in the middle of a global pandemic.
Expect some straight-talking and a few giggles along the way.
Thank you for joining us on this journey so far.2020-10-2959 min
Diversity Alliance Talks016 - The Curtain's Been Pulled BackHow can Motown, Michael Jackson and Nigel Benn inspire your career in the events industry?
In this weeks episode, we sit down to have a chat with Wesley Mendy, founder of Prestige Events magazine, COOL Venue Awards and the pioneering 20/20 Club (formerly known as 20/20 Speed Networking).
We reflect on his journey as an events industry entrepreneur who is mixed race, the challenge’s faced, the lessons learned and what advice he would give to newcomers entering and finding their way in the industry today.
Prestige Events
http://www.prestigeeventsmagazine.com/
@savi...2020-10-2242 min
Diversity Alliance Talks015 - The Events Industry Will Be Back! With special guest Fay SharpeSo what do we do in the meantime?
We get 3 A-Type women on a podcast for plenty of real talk and giggles!
This weeks episode was a corker. We managed to get through a whole spectrum of topics-enjoy!
We talked about:
What inspires Fay
Her thoughts on the results of her diversity and inclusion report
What needs to change in our industry
Why are we not attracting diverse groups of people to the industry?
How can we work with the younger generation to improve diversity and inclusion and get businesses invested in...2020-10-1641 min
Diversity Alliance Talks014 - Demystifying Mental Health x The Burden of Being BlackThis week we are joined by Ngzoi Weller, Managing Director of Aurora Wellness.
With organisations beginning to understand tackling mental health takes more than a couple of well-being strategies such as yoga or a gym membership, what can businesses and organisations do better with regards to supporting their people during times of crisis?
In part one we discuss the nuances of mental health in the workplace and how we classify well-being and wellness.
In part two we talk about the mental health of black and brown people. Sharing our lived experiences of the “hid...2020-10-0830 min
Diversity Alliance Talks013 - Ways To Create More Inclusive Environments At Your Events“Ultimately as organisers, we have the power to choose how we fill out agendas.”
This week we welcome Felicity Cator, Head of EventLAB at Hire Space.
This year EventLAB goes digital! They will be running a programme across a range of educational themes for events professionals and businesses that run them. This includes the opportunity to interact and engage across Workshops, Talks, Discussions, and Fireside Sessions.
On today’s show we chat with Felicity about:
how the spotlight on Covid and Diversity and Inclusion has affected the way she has approached organising events
...2020-09-3021 min
Diversity Alliance Talks012 - Undervalue Them at Your Peril - The Future Talent of the Events IndustryOn this week's episode, we welcome Benedicta Asante and Nyomi Rose. Both ambitious, intelligent and courageous young events professionals, speaking up and taking action around what they want to see and expect from the future of our industry.
They both shared some useful nuggets around what they think the current issues are with regards to diversity and inclusion, attracting and retaining young talent, and what we need to do to encourage future generations into the events sector.
We Talk About
How they used their voices and online platforms to highlight awareness around BLM
What...2020-09-2323 min
Diversity Alliance Talks011 - You Can't Be What You Can't See (Role Models, Mentoring & More)"80% lack confidence to job they are currently in" - Max Fellows
"You can't be what you can't see" - Melissa Noakes
ELEVATE has been running for 4 years as a free mentorship programme for the events industry, that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to support and inspire ambitious people within the events industry. It’s a 6 month programme connecting Mentors and Mentees to make this industry even better. So far they have helped over 650 people.
On this episode, co-founders Mel and Max tell us how and why they created Elevate, the co...2020-09-1634 min
Diversity Alliance Talks010 - Managing Inclusive and Ethical RedundanciesWith the event sector currently in limbo and furlough scheme soon coming to an end,
We are seeing events professionals being made redundant and businesses needing to restructure.
With an eye on diversity and inclusion, how do businesses handle this process in an ethical and inclusive way? Particularly when we know in times of recession and austerity, ethnic minorities and women tend to suffer the most.
Today's guest is Robert Kenward, co-founder of You Search and Select. An independent recruitment consultancy working with agencies within the Live Event, Experiential and Integrated Communications sector.2020-09-0930 minDiversity Alliance Talks009 - Moving On From the Black Square and HashtagIt's been 3 months since the death of George Floyd, the summer holiday's are almost over and it will soon be time to get back to work properly.
With that in mind, now may be a good time to reflect and remind ourselves what got us so fired up to fight for racial equality and change in the first place?
In this episode Gabby, Priya and Ashanti discuss the positive and negative role social media can play when it comes to delivering important messages, particularly around social and humanitarian issues. And acknowledging the difference between what...2020-09-0221 minDiversity Alliance Talks008 - Things To Consider When Setting Up Diversity Working Groups or CommitteesIn this weeks episode, we share things to consider when setting up diversity working groups or committees.
Perhaps you’ve hesitated to post messages or make statements on social media for fear of backlash or criticism?
Or maybe you know that there’s much work to be done internally, and have decided to get your ducks in a row before speaking publicly about the matter.
Right now companies are under pressure to show their employees and the wider industry that diversity and inclusion are high on their agenda to be addressed. So, some have...2020-08-2613 minDiversity Alliance Talks007 - Brand Purpose and Alignment When Tackling Racial Inequality (With Ryan Curtis-Johnson)"2020 is not all about COVID it's about listening to other peoples voices instead and taking the power to change, in your own hands."
In this episode, we speak candidly with Ryan Curtis-Jhonson, Head of PR & Marketing at DRPG, about the importance of brand values and purpose being in alignment with your diversity message.
We look at why too much focus on the external comms without addressing things internally could potentially expose some areas of businesses and discuss why this not the time to tiptoe around diversity issues or use Covid-19 as a barrier to starting...2020-08-1933 minDiversity Alliance Talks006 - The Pay Gap Conundrum"What gets measured, gets improved."
Confused about equal pay and pay gaps?
Are women and particularly women of colour really that bad at negotiating a fair salary or do biases come into play?
And finally, how do organisations tackle this issue before it becomes a crisis point?
In this episode, we discuss with Michelle Gyimah, from Equality Pays, how pay gaps are actually measured and why, unsurprisingly, white males are at the top end of these pay scales across the majority of sectors.
Michelle shares why hiring specialists to...2020-08-1223 minDiversity Alliance Talks005 - Ain't I a Woman too?On today’s podcast, we discuss intersectionality, in its various forms, and feminism. Taking a closer look at themes and experiences around being a female AND black.
We ask;
How do we include black voices and voices of people of colour and stop excluding them from the conversation?
How do women lift each other up and become true allies?
2020-08-0523 minDiversity Alliance Talks004 - Myths and Misconceptions“Black women are angry”
“Black men are criminals”
SPOILER: Stereotypes and myths about race are not just the domain of overt racists.
In this episode, we explore the common misconceptions about black, brown and other minority groups.
Have you ever thought or expressed openly that East Asian students are inherently better at maths, black people have natural rhythm, or Jews are good with money?
We look at how our unconscious biases affect the way we think, feel and behave around those that are different to us. And how it affects t...2020-07-2925 minDiversity Alliance Talks003 - "But You Don't Act Black"In this episode we discuss microaggressions, what they are, and our experiences with them.2020-07-2319 minDiversity Alliance Talks002 - How To Be an AllyHow to be an Ally
We discuss the types of allyship that exist and share the different ways you can be an ally either in the work environment or within your social circles.
This week Priya Narian from Event First Steps joins Gabby and Ashanti.
Event First Steps is a not-for-profit initiative encouraging event newcomers to forge their own career path, within the events industry.2020-07-1625 min
Diversity Alliance Talks001 - Introducing Diversity Ally, The PodcastThis podcast is all about having frank and open conversations where we share experiences, knowledge, tools and actions for the events/MICE and hospitality Industry, around diversity and inclusion, with a focus on racial inequality in the industry.2020-07-1022 minDiversity Alliance TalksDiversity Alliance Talks (Trailer)2020-07-0900 min