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Welcome to the 117th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about challenging adversity and adverse circumstances.Friday the 19th of November was International Men’s Day. It celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.So this month, we highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is to improve gender relations and promote gender equality not only for men but for women too. In this light, our theme for 2021 is “Better relations between men and women.”A key part of creating better relations between genders is recognising and discussing Toxic Masculinity. Coined in 1980s men’s movements, “toxic masculinity” spread to therapeutic and social policy settings in the early 21st century, coined by Shepherd Bliss an academic and leader in the mythopoetic men’s movement.To join me to talk about this in further detail is Kevin Brazant Founder and CEO of Daddy CPR limited.Connect with my guest and learn more aboutKevin J Brazant on TwitterDaddy CPR on Twitter and LinkedInDaddy CPR's NewsletterLounge Akademics Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC

Welcome to the 116th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast, and this week is national anti-bullying week and this year's theme is one kind word. In today's episode, we talk about what we can do to tackle bystander apathy. To join me to talk about this is Shamsher Chohan.

Welcome to the 115th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. The focus this month is stress awareness and how stress can impact us in various ways. In today’s episode, we talk about managing adversity, especially if you are a parent. To join me in doing this is Christine Brown-Quinn, the founder and owner of The Female Capitalist®, an international career consultancy based in the UK designed to share with professional women globally, practical, hands-on business strategies for career progression and work-life balance.

Welcome to the 113th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In today’s episode, I talk about ensuring a Black History Month 365 approach, as we draw towards the end of Black History Month and towards the season of winter.In today’s show onWhat Black History Month 365 is all about. [00:54]Why you should care about Black History Month 365 approach. [01:17]Some ways I've seen some organisations wrongly approach Black History Month events. [02:00]What organisations can do to have a better Black History Month 365 approach. [03:05]Some ideas for organisations celebrating Black History Month for the first time. [09:06]Quotes onBlack History 365 is about conscious shift to truly understand black contributions, excellence and legacies in society today.if you want to change the usual way of doing things and set yourself ahead of the pack, you don't want to appear tokenistic.Black History Month is vital, and one month, much like South Asian History Month, is not enough to recognise the ongoing inequalities, inequity, history and truths.There's old fashioned language and there's hate speech.Tokenism isn't helpful. And although it may be done with the right intention, the impact can be harmful. Resources onBlack History Cymru/WalesCelebrating Black History 365Black History Haringey 365Royal Central School of Speech and DramaEpisode #9: How to organise meaningful Black History Month Events at workWork with meIf you enjoyed the content why not subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/MHLMEBKLNKMy coaching solutions can be accessed here: https://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/

About my guest Talia LoderickTalia Loderick is a Money Coach, based in Cardiff. She calls her money coaching practice TLC because when she realised the acronym for Tender Loving Care also stands for Talia Loderick Coaching she almost swooned with joy. Because who doesn’t need a dose of TLC from time to time? Rhetorical question – we all do. Talia offers one-to-one coaching helping women understand their emotions and beliefs around money so they can improve their behaviour with money, feel better and be better with money. Talia also delivers financial education workshops to 11-19-year-olds, helping young people build lifelong money-management skills.In today’s show on Cultural Money Stories and MindsetsAbout Talia, and her coaching practice. [02:20]How she became a money coach. [07:30]What the term “good with money” means to her. [11:23]The specific money mindsets and challenges Global Majority women face [15.20]How there is finally a space for Black women to talk about money [21.12]What workplaces can do to encourage more money conversations amongst their employees [23:59]Her top 3 tips for looking after her mental health. [29:15]Quotes on Cultural Money Stories and MindsetsUnless you know what drives your behaviour, it’s really hard to change your behaviour.Many of women from, global majority /diaspora backgrounds, are taught explicitly and also by modelled behaviour, to support others first, to care for others first, to nurture everyone around us.In order to look after others well, we need to look after ourselves.It’s really hard to motivate yourself from a place of negativity.Financial wellbeing to me, means having enough for my day to day needs.Connect with my guest and learn more aboutEmail: [email protected]’s websiteTalia on Instagram and LinkedIn

Welcome to the 109th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In today’s episode, I am going to be talking about creating an inclusive culture for meetings.

Welcome to the 108th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In today’s episode, I am going to be talking about cultural appropriation, what it is, why it’s a no-no, the facets and ways to minimise this.

In today’s episode I am reviewing the book Culture Map by Erin Meyers, published in 2014.

Welcome to the 106th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. September’s focus is all about culture and cultural awareness. To kick off the month, we are starting with one of my favourite topics, cross-cultural understanding at work. To join me in doing this is Dr Nathalie van Meurs.

Today’s episode is all about celebrating the second birthday and 104 full episodes of the Diverse Minds Podcast! I want to share with you the five key things I have learned over this year from episodes 54-104 episodes.

The theme for the month is enabling South Asian women to shine. This week I have invited the wonderful Anjum Khan, Director of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce to talk about Asian female leadership in today's world.

Welcome to the 102nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In today's episode, I am going to be talking about tone policing at work, what it means, its impacts and how to call it out.

In today's episode, I am going to be talking about colourism and shadism, what it is, why we need to be aware of it and why it's super important to challenge it.

Welcome to the 101st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. We are in the midst of South Asian Heritage Month, so what better than to speak with a South Asian sister I admire and I'm proud to call my friend, on the topic of global women’s rights. Today I am joined by Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle NGO, a women’s rights organisation.

On today’s episode I am going to be talking about the awesome C4 Series We are Lady Parts written by Nida Manzoor and 7 reasons you must watch it!

Welcome to the 99th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast, and I don't know about you, but often, I find in life that there are people who reach out to us in an unexpected way. We've never heard of them previously, and they might be on the other side of the world. They've not been in our sphere of consciousness, but we build a true connection with them. And I think this has been more common and is happening more often in a virtual world with social media to connect us. This is what happened when Deanna Singh, founder of Flying Elephant enterprise, reached out to me and invited me to be a guest on her podcast. We spoke and as they say the rest was history.

Welcome to the 98th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In today’s episode, I am going to be talking about emojis and what they have to do with equality and diversity.

Welcome to the 97th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! It's the beginning of the month of July, and the theme for the month is myth-busting. So we're going to be kicking off by talking about the art of listening and how it supports someone in distress.

Welcome to the 96th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. As you know, in June, the podcast is focused on Corporate Social Responsibility, and today, I am joined by an incredibly special guest, Professor Richard OC Oreffo.

Welcome to the 95th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! Continuing the theme of corporate social responsibility for the month of June, I talk about shaking up your recruitment practices in today's episode of the show.

Welcome to the 92nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! As you know, during the month of June our theme is corporate social responsibility, so in today's episode, I talk about meaningful engagement with social campaigns and not simply jumping on the bandwagon.

Welcome to the 91st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. Today we are going to be talking about Empathy at work. For many people in the UK as we once again start to transition back to a hybrid style of workplace connecting with colleagues again will be imperative. Everyone will have been on a different journey had varying experiences and perhaps want this to be acknowledged in the workplace. It’s vital for workplaces and all staff to be aware and mindful of communication, conversation and support. To join me in discussing this in further details is expert Shola Kaye.

Welcome to the 92nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! For June the theme is corporate social responsibility and as it’s volunteers’ week, we are kicking off this month with the topic of volunteering.

Welcome to the 91st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. May is National Teen Self Esteem Month 2020 and it's a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of ensuring our teens are self-aware and feel confident about themselves. The effect that teenagers' self-esteem has on their physical and mental well-being is of paramount importance and is a crucial focus of the awareness month. The teenage years are a notoriously difficult time for the majority of young people and therefore this is a fantastic way of checking in and ensuring we are doing everything that we can to support and nurture the teens in our lives- be it family or friends. On top of the physical, hormonal and emotional changes going on, teens also have to contend with the added pressures of social changes, new relationships, increased educational expectations, peer pressure and impossible societal standards perpetuated by the media, society and often parents. To join me to talk about this and more is the wonderful Jenny Garrett OBE.

Welcome to the 90th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In today’s episode, I talk about what's next for wellbeing as we transition or try to transition from life in a pandemic.

Welcome to the 89th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In today’s episode, I talk about how connecting with nature supports our mental health. This is all because it's a mental health awareness week, which runs from Monday, the 10th to Sunday, the 16th of May, and this year's theme is connecting with nature for your mental health and well being.

Welcome to the 88th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s Deaf Awareness Week from 3rd to 9th of May, and the theme is ‘Coming Though it Together’. The UK Council on Deafness, founded in 1993 and the national umbrella organisation for charities and professional bodies working in the field of deafness, coordinates deaf awareness week, which involves UK wide series of national and local events to raise awareness of the needs of the 1 in 6 deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK. Deaf Awareness Week aims to promote the positive aspects of deafness, promote social inclusion and raise awareness of the huge range of local organisations that support deaf people and their family and friends. But what about sensory impairments as a whole in the wider sense and people who may have a number of disabilities. To talk about this in greater detail, I am joined by Richard Kramer, the CEO of SENSE.

Welcome to the 87th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast, and today we're going to be linking mental health with dance for the International Day of dance on the 29th of April. To join me in doing this, I'm really excited to welcome two phenomenal dance professionals, Ella Mesma and Ama Rouge.

Welcome to the 86th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In today’s episode, I talk about reading and mental health and the five ways in which reading supports mental health for World Book Night. World Book Night is the annual celebration of books and reading that takes place on the 23rd of April. The idea is to bring people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. Presented by The Reading Agency, and in partnership with Specsavers, 2021 is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of World Book Night, with a special theme of “Books to Make You Smile”.

Welcome to the 85th episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, and this month, we are looking at personal development. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about black beauty. And that's not to say that black communities need to focus on this as personal development, but more for people who don't understand the stereotypes pushbacks and the struggles around black beauty and the pressure that there are on black women. And I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Rochelle Roe Wiseman.

Welcome to the 84th episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. And as you know, April is focused on personal development, and part of personal development is to ask yourself big questions. In this episode, I'm joined by a wonderful person who knows absolutely how to do that, Bhavik Patel.

Welcome to the 83rd episode of the award-winning DiverseMinds Podcast. As we head into April, I will be focussing on personal development, with this bridging episode with another fabulous female entrepreneur. The personal development theme will be centred on self-awareness, looking at how you want to shape your life, personal challenges and long-standing aspirations. To kick off and joining me on the show is Rosie Khandwala the Co-founder of Aqua Natural Ltd.

Welcome to the 82nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In today’s episode, I'm going to be wrapping up our March month of showcasing female entrepreneurs by talking about agency and the positive experience I have had running my own business.

Welcome to the 81st episode of the diverse minds podcast. For March, we are celebrating amazing entrepreneurial women, and I've got a real treat in store for you today. In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Jordan, a recognized industry leader with over 20 years, digital and business experience across not-for-profit commercial and publishing sectors.

Welcome to the 80th episode of the award-winning diverse minds podcast and a continuation of our female entrepreneur showcase month, and today we're going to be talking about entrepreneurship with an afro touch, and to join me is Georgina Fihosy.

Welcome to the 79th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds Podcast. I'm so excited as we've hit March because this month, we're focusing on female entrepreneurs for International Women's Month, showcasing the talents and the businesses of a diverse range of women I know. To kick off the month, we are talking about dyslexia support in the workplace, and joining me on the show to do so is a dear friend and former colleague, Janette Beetham.

Welcome to the 78th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast, and today is the last in our series all about self-love. So I've got a real treat for you because we're gonna be delving into this more. And as we've just had Valentine's Day and the pressure for heteronormative romantic relationships, I'm going to be joined by the amazing Jasveer Atwal to talk about her project Shelved.

Welcome to 77th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! On today’s episode, I am going to be talking about the book Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola for Valentine’s Week.

Welcome to 76th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! Yes, that’s right, on Tuesday, 26th of January, I won the PFB Awards for the Best Diversity and Inclusion podcast! Thank you for listening and supporting.

Welcome to the 75th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! Yes, that’s right, on Tuesday the 26th of January, I won the PFB Awards for best Diversity and Inclusion podcast! Thank you for listening and supporting. On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about how love promotes positive mental health. Essentially how we all need connection as humans.

Welcome to the 73rd episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about mental health in universities and the impact it has on both staff and students alike.

Welcome to the 73rd episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I review Everything is Figureoutable, a book written by American entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Marie Forleo.

Welcome to the 71st episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about substance recovery, addiction, and the journey to finding hope and healing. Joining me on this show today is Olivia Mendoza.

Welcome to the 71st episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about what I think 2021 will hold in terms of workplace well being.

Welcome to the 70th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk the business lessons I have learned in 2020 and things to take forward, as a result of the year we've had in 2021.

Welcome to the 69th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about how real authentic and genuine race allyship can really make a difference in the workplace and why it's needed.

Welcome to the 68th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about how race conversations at work are still stalling and whether you are scared of talking about race.