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MFMac: Employment Law"The Black Cop" – Diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplaceFor our latest podcast David Hossack is joined by Gamal Turawa, subject of BAFTA award winning film The Black Cop, for a fascinating discussion on diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace. With openness and honesty, G reflects on the challenges of navigating race, sexuality and belonging within a large public institution. Now an inclusion trainer and speaker, he draws on his lived experience to help organisations create environments where people feel seen, heard and valued. His insights are especially relevant for employers seeking to embed meaningful change in workplace culture. This conversation invites reflection...
2025-10-0832 min
PR Not BSGamal Turawa on how being authentic is the keyIn today’s podcast, Lauren talks to Gamal Turawa, who prefers to be known as G.G has a fascinating background and story; one that resonates with many others. Born in the early 1960s, his early life was traumatic. He went on to be a policeman, and he was in fact, the first openly gay, black policeman. He had a film made about his life, which won him a BAFTA, and was also a consultant on the drama Mr Loverman, aired on BBC last year, and he has won two more BAFTA’s this year. Overal...
2025-08-2634 min
Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby(Original Air Date: 20 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares about his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0250 minOur Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 101 - Nzube Ufodike, British Entrepreneur, Investor, and AdvisorNzube Ufodike is a British entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us. Nzube is a co-founder of Amoo Angels, a UK-based angel network. He's a board member and advisor to early and growth-stage businesses in the UK and emerging markets. Nzube is also a fundraising coach / entrepreneur-in-residence for other accelerator programmes. He's a trustee at The Africa Centre, a chair at the BCS Foundation, IoD Emerging NEDs Special Interest Group, and is on the board at Queen Mary University of London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2241 minOur Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 96 - Eric Yassine, British-based Ivorian Director of Yassine Consulting LimitedEric Yassine is the British-based Ivorian director of Yassine Consulting Limited. With over 10 years of experience analysing operational & financial business processes in different companies across various sectors in Europe, Africa & the Middle East, Eric’s expertise includes Internal Control Framework (COSO) & Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) implementation, documentation & testing of controls. Eric and I met in December 2022 at a Black Men’s professional networking event in London organised by Episode 23's Gamal ‘G’ Turawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0641 min
Leading Responsibly with Integrity & PurposeThe DEI Backlash | with Gamal Turawa, Toni McLelland, Marsha Ramroop & Rob Neil OBEIn this engaging panel discussion, we brought together influential thought leaders, including Thom Dennis, Gamal Turawa, Toni McLelland, Marsha Ramroop and Rob Neil OBE - to delve deep into diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, why there is so much pushback and what are the best ways to keep going forward with positive initiatives that can and do make a difference.
We’re in an exciting and pivotal moment for leadership and community inside the workplace. There are definitive ways to foster a positive and productive workplace culture and there is real damage to be aware of...
2024-06-061h 01Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby(Original Air Date: 21 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1050 minOur Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 78 - Phineas Newborn III, American Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and ProducerPhineas Newborn III is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and producer whose career highlights include the 1984 breakdancing-themed film Breakin’ and the Broadway musicals Cats, Ragtime, and Aida. He's also been featured in films Girls Just Want to Have Fun and the television series Fame. As a dance instructor, he's taught in Germany, France, England, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Phineas has choreographed and performed with Gladys Knight, James Brown, Prince, Jasmine Guy, Paula Abdul, Seal, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2024-03-1350 min
Reimagining GovernmentHow do you have difficult conversations?This episode mentions difficult subject matter including suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Anyone working in government or public services knows that sometimes we must be vulnerable and have difficult conversations.
It can be daunting, but if we ignore challenges, things only get worse. Join us as we explore different ways of approaching these conversations courageously and hear examples of when they can help make a real difference to the people we serve. Read the blog here.
Featured in this episode:
Adrian Brown (Host) - Executive Director, Centre for Public ImpactKaren Lawson (Host...
2024-02-0740 min
Lives Less OrdinaryBecoming Gamal, part 2: Behind the badgeGamal Turawa has lived many lives - but never fitted in.First as a black British boy adopted into a white family, then hoodwinked by his father and eventually begging on the streets of Lagos - he was always on the margins. As an adult he joined London's Metropolitan Police, but instead of finding a home there, his differences were used to tear him down and humilate him. When Gamal finally hit rock bottom he decided to stop hiding and stand out. Details of organisations offering information and support on a wide range of issues...
2023-11-2027 minLives Less OrdinaryBecoming Gamal, part 1: Magic and misadventureGamal Turawa has lived many lives - but never fitted inAs the first openly gay black officer in London's Metropolitan Police, he struggled to find his way while reckoning with his past. Adopted into a white family as a baby, Gamal was hoodwinked by his father as a boy and ended up living as a teenage beggar on the streets of Lagos, until a chance encounter saw him find work as a magician's assistant, hyping up crowds across West Africa. Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producers: Charlie Towler and Harry Graham
Editor: Laura Thomas
2023-11-1330 minOur Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 67 - Reflections on My 3-month Stay in Cape Town, South AfricaI share with Gamal 'G' Turawa about my three-month stay in Cape Town, South Africa. Which included a 4-day visit to Johannesburg. Where I got to meet Kaecy, the podcast's Ep. 55 guest. Thank you to G for suggesting I speak about my experiences, feelings, and takeaways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1146 min
Inspired Men Talk: Breaking the Stigma of Men's Mental HealthBanter Part 2 featuring BAFTA award winning Gamal TurawaIn this episode, we hear the captivating story of where banter went too far for a gay, black Metropolitan Police officer. Brace yourself as our special guest, Gamal Turawa, talks about being a Black police officer in the Met. The discussion is profound and thought-provoking. Gamal reveals such truths. The lengths he went to fit in with his peers. Some of the extraordinary truths included statements such as:"I sacrificed my colour, and I sacrificed my sexual orientation.""I grew up in a time where I was ashamed to be black.""Vulnerability is My Supe...
2023-10-1053 min
Media StormS3E5 Police: Behind the PR machine - with Leroy Logan and Chantelle LuntFor the full uncut discussion with Leroy Logan and Chantelle Lunt, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/MediaStormPodcastThe Conservatives succeeded in their manifesto pledge to recruit 20,000 new police officers by 2023. But with growing awareness of sexism, racism and violent offending within the police, is this for better or worse? Media Storm has uncovered early evidence that racist recruitment practices were at play, with Black applicants more than 40% more likely to be rejected than White applicants.This finding is consistent with data from the College of Policing that spans forces across England and...
2023-06-2952 minOur Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 59 - Pride in Being a Black Gay American Writer and Digital Nomad with Erick Taylor WoodbyOur Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer and global digital nomad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2150 min
The Convex ConversationBAFTA winner & former Met Police officer Gamal ‘G’ Turawa on his story - The Black CopThe Black Cop – winner of Best British Short Film at last year’s BAFTAs – is the story of Gamal ‘G’ Turawa’s life - growing up with a white foster family in Kent, abuse by his biological parents and his experiences in the Metropolitan Police.
Despite the racism he suffered in the force, including having his face painted white by fellow officers, ‘G’ is proud to have served 25 years in the Met. He explains to Helen how he tried to fit in, desperately wished he was white, and concealed the fact he’s gay.
G now sp...
2023-02-2642 min
Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay047: ”My self worth is not determined by your opinion” - Gamal TurawaKul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.
Gamal Turawa is Kul's guest today. He's a Keynote Speaker at Purplefrog Connections, an Ex-Police Officer and a Bafta winner!
They get into a deep conversation about diversity, you'll hear about the VERY memorable training session they experienced together, and learn about Gamal's Bafta winning short film, "The Black Cop".
Watch The Black Cop : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6quoiHR1VxA
2022-11-1530 min
Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 40 - National Coming Out Day with Gamal 'G' Turawa, Founder and Lead Facilitator of Purplefrog ConnectionsFor National Coming Out Day, we have the return of Episode 23's Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder and managing director of Purplefrog Connections, G travels the world working within the public and private sectors to create ways to bring moments alive through one-to-one or group coaching, workshops and presentations, and blogging. G is also the protagonist of the 2022 BAFTA-winning and The Guardian-sponsored short docudrama The Black Cop directed by Cherish Oteka. G returns to share his coming out story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-1143 min
Leading Responsibly with Integrity & PurposeIntersectionality | with Gamal TurawaGamal Turawa (or 'G' as he likes to be called), is a diversity & inclusion facilitator, speaker and coach.
In this powerful interview, G draws on experiences working as the UK's first openly gay black police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service, shares his tips on diversity and inclusion strategies and how his upbringing impacted his ideas on intersectionality.
G was our September event speaker. In his talk, G shared how life experiences and labels can confuse, inhibit and also empower us. He touched upon key themes that impact how the complexity of i...
2022-09-2820 min
Leading Responsibly with Integrity & PurposeIntersectionality explained, diversity and inclusion, experiencing racism | with Gamal TurawaIn this podcast talk, Gamal Turawa (or 'G' as he likes to be called), is a diversity & inclusion facilitator, speaker and coach who delivers thought-provoking workshops and presentations to both private and public organisations. G makes regular appearances on Good Morning Britain and the BBC.
In this powerful interview, G draws on experiences working as the UK's first openly gay black police officer in London's Metropolitan Police Service, shares his tips on diversity and inclusion strategies and how his upbringing impacted his ideas on intersectionality.
G is our September e...
2022-09-2819 min
Leading Responsibly with Integrity & PurposeIntersectionality Dialogue | with Gamal TurawaG Turawa explores his perspectives on intersectionality, its pros and cons. It's not straightforward but at the end of it all, "I'm just me, and that's how I ask everyone to accept me".
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2022-09-2817 min
CIPFA SpeaksCIPFA Speaks! Diversity and inclusion awareness, managing fraud and corruption and integrating careIn this month's episode we are joined by Gamal Turawa, or 'G' as he likes to be known, who discusses his career in the Metropolitan Police Service and talks about his experiences delivering diversity and inclusion awareness training.
In addition, we hear from Marc McAuley, CIPFA's Counter Fraud Manager who talks about managing fraud and corruption in the context of public finance. Lastly, we're joined by CIPFA's own Ellie Roy and Andy Burns who discuss integrating care.
2022-08-3052 min
What’s Your Work?#21. Overcoming Adversity - Ekaterina Blake“If you’re in a crisis and you know you’ve got nothing left to lose, you become more decisive…”
How do you start life in a Russian military unit and get to award winning entrepreneur in less than 30 years? Ekaterina Blake knows exactly what to do. She joins the podcast after winning the Young Professional of the Year Award to share her incredible journey, from dealing with school bullies to moving to the UK and ultimately starting her own successful business. Ekaterina also talks about pushing out of your comfort zone, going against the crowd and why you sh...
2022-08-1859 min
What’s Your Work?#13. Curiosity - Tom Goodwin“The only way we learn is by finding the boundaries”
Futurist Tom Goodwin joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, including the quality of authenticity. How is it to simply be you at all times? What does that do? And in being in those questions, the quality of curiosity emerges - a powerful learning frame, simply to be curious about the people, places and things all around us. Tom and Darius also share stories of learning and growing in work, being with people and entrepreneurship, as well as suggestions for a vision of the futu...
2022-05-2552 min
What’s Your Work?#7. Owning Your Story: The Black Cop - Gamal Turawa“Our stories belong to the world”
Gamal Turawa has unlocked some amazing conversations by sharing his experiences, and is now the subject of Bafta-awarded film The Black Cop. He joins the podcast to talk about his experience making the film and the moments in his life it depicts, as well as giving up control, compassion for others, imposter syndrome and meeting people where they are in their journey. He also shares some personal stories from childhood, the angels he’s met along the way, and how that’s shaped his life’s work. Gamal is a brilliant guest and...
2022-03-141h 00
The Cinematologists PodcastCherish Oteka & The Black CopDocumentary film and TV maker Cherish Oteka is an insightful observer and visual translator of individual experiences related to race, sex, class, religion, and the often contentious relationship of these identities to Britishness. The Black Cop, is their latest documentary short. Nominated for a BAFTA the film is a portrait of the charismatic Gamal "G" Turawa and his experiences in the Met police as a black, gay officer.The story of "G" covers his fostering by a white family in the suburbs to a move to London with a father unknown to him...
2022-03-111h 15Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™Episode 23 - Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, British Facilitator, Speaker and CoachGamal ‘G’ Turawa is a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder, managing director, and lead facilitator of Purple Frogs Connections Ltd., G delivers workshops and presentations internationally within the public and private sectors. He’s also the subject of Cherish Oteka’s 2021 BAFTA-winning short film, The Black Cop. Where he shares the journey that led to him being the UK’s first openly gay Black police officer for London's Metropolitan Police Service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-0247 min
Insight with HReSourceI Am I Can and I Will Be Me - Gamal Turawa aka G
Early years and the Village People
Notting Hill to Nigeria
Coming home, Re-unions and Re-starts,
The Force be with G
The Stage is Set for Coming Out
PurpleFrog, Diversity and Inclusion
George Floyd, taking a knee… lessons and work in progress
What fires you up and drives you in your role – what’s the specific spark of passion?
Do you have any advice for anyone who feels they’ve missed their calling or feel they’ve fallen short of reaching their potential?
Website: https://www.purplefrog-connections.com
Twitter: @purplewisdom Instagram: @purpleconnectionltd
Bio - Our gues...
2021-09-201h 22
Insight with HReSourceHReSource Trailer for Series 3 - PassionSo far the HReSource podcast has brought you....
Series 1. Coping with Covid
Series 2. Managing Forward
and now......
Series 3. Passion
In our latest series we meet fascinating guests who've followed their passion to build successful careers and effect a positive influence on the wider world.
These clips feature "G" aka Gamal Turawa, an expert in Diversity and Inclusion who has a compelling story, some may find it a tough one to hear. A remarkable conversation launching our new series.
HReSource is a community network originated to h...
2021-09-1703 min
KindaSoundGamal 'G' Turawa: Your Life - Your Greatest Story (The Rites of Man Show with Ian Lynch)Gamal Turawa or ‘G’ as he prefers to be called is the founder, managing director and Lead facilitator for Purple Frog Connections.He is a living testament to the power of resilience and determination and finding yourself.Coming from a childhood that saw him experience the UK care system both as a foster child and later as a survivor of physical child abuse only then to be tricked into going to Nigeria where among other things he experienced homelessness on the streets of Lagos and lived by drifting across the country from relative to relative constantly struggling to f...
2021-02-0359 min
Pivot Points PodcastG (Gamal Turawa): Black PrideIt's Black History Month and we celebrate it with a corker! We meet the effervescent Gamal Turawa, or ‘G’ as he prefers to be called.
G is a black man, born to Nigerian and Jamaican parents. He grew up in foster care in the UK with a white family. His abusive birth father took him back at the age of 15, only to send him back to Nigeria to be without money, work or the language; where he ended up homeless.
G made his way back to the UK and eventually enrolled as a police officer in th...
2020-10-2250 min
The Inclusion Bites PodcastWhy we need a more open dialogue on race Why we need a more open dialogue on race
A chat with Gamal \'G\' Turawa where we discuss his perspectives of the world as Britain\'s first openly gay black (former) police officer on the world of today.
We are in the midst of a world dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and in the middle of this the shocking images and videos of George Floyd hit our screens. A man, a black man murdered by Police Officers in the US has now reignited the global #blacklivesmatter movement. Gamal doesn\'t speak for any...
2020-06-141h 09