The Diverse Minds Podcast

Welcome to the 67th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. On today's I talk about diversifying boards and why, if you are an employer, you need to diversify them. I also talk about why individuals need to join boards as a way of broadening the thought pool.

Welcome to the 66th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. This week we are talking about the 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence. Talking about sexual violence at work can feel like a big taboo subject. However, we do need to have conversations in the workplace. This is to ensure everyone can recognise and support employees who are experience domestic and sexual violence.

Welcome to the 65th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about why training isn’t a panacea, but part of your strategy to create a positive and productive workplace. In this episode, I focus on mental health and well-being training, specifically aimed at workplaces.

Welcome to the 64th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. With the second lockdown in the UK, and mental health and wellbeing of paramount importance, what are the ways in which workplaces can truly create and sustain workplace wellbeing initiatives that work? Where’s the research, especially with pressure placed on healthcare and social services? To join me to talk about these issues and more is Dr Jermaine M. Ravalier.

Welcome to the 63rd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. It’s anti-bullying week from the 11th to the 15th of November. As many of you know, workplace bullying and combating it is something I feel very deeply about. Why, as it impacts so negatively on so many people's mental health.

Welcome to the 62nd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. We are kicking November off talking about International Stress Awareness Week, and to join me in doing this Mita Mistry.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about women’s wellbeing and CV-19. I decided to make an episode on this because last week, I was invited to be part of the women in work all-party parliamentary group. This year's theme for the group is women's well being in the workplace, and this particular meeting focused on women's well being at work during COVID -19. I was really honoured to be part of this and felt it was a great platform to raise a number of issues that friends, colleagues and women I know have encountered during the lockdown and during this period of COVID - 19.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about the term BAME and the ways in which people may self-identify, and how language needs to change. I decided to talk about this as this has become a topic many people want to engage with and talk about in my online training sessions about race and race equality.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I am going to be talking about hate crime and the impact it has on mental health. I decided to talk about this topic as the 10th to the 17th of October 2020 is Hate Crime Awareness Week, which also overlaps with the World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. I really feel it’s important to talk about both of these topics, and especially as it's Black History Month, the topic of race hate crime needs to be addressed as well.

Welcome to the 58th episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. This is the first episode for Black History Month 2020, and it also happens to be Dyslexia Awareness Week, which runs from the 5th to the 11th of October 2020. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to talk about race, culture and dyslexia, and to join me in doing this is an expert, colleague and friend Jannett Morgan.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, as part of my trilogy for Self-Care September, I talk about assertiveness and setting boundaries. I outline how assertiveness can help you on your self-care journey, in terms of your mental, physical and social well-being, I decided to make an episode on this topic as setting boundaries often stops us from looking after ourselves.

Welcome to the 56th episode of the DM podcast, and as part of Self-Care September, I'm going to be talking about creating safe spaces for specific cultural groups. I am delighted to be joined by Rupinder Kaur, Founder and CEO of AWMB and the Inspire Monthly Club.

On today’s episode, as part of Self-Care September, I talk about creating, adapting and having a routine to support your self-care. The term self-care often has a bad reputation or a response that invokes a big sigh! What I mean by self-care is taking practical action to look after your physical, mental and social wellbeing, and doing this regularly helps us during times of stress and builds resilience.

This episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about social media and the impact it has on our mental health and wellbeing. I decided to talk about this topic because Sunday 5th of September was the first Digital Detox Day, a collaboration between #IAMWHOLE, an organisation co-founded by Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks, beauty blogger, Zoella and the cosmetics brand Lush. The aim of Digital Detox Day is about raising awareness around the negative impacts that social media can have on our mental health, and to enable people and help them to form healthier relationships with their devices.

Today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast is all about celebrating our first birthday and 52 full episodes of the show! In this episode, I share with you the five key things that I have learned over the 52 episodes of the podcast.

This episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast was meant to be the birthday episode of the show. However, due to the A-Level scandal in the UK and exams issues this summer, I wanted to talk about the messy myth of meritocracy. I provide some insights on what meritocracy is, who is deserving, who deserves what and why they may or may not deserve it. In essence, why is it the messy myth of meritocracy

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, we’re carrying on the spirit of South Asian Heritage Month and breaking stigmas and myths, particularly in relation to South Asian women. Joining me on the show is British, South Asian author Mahsuda Snaith. I am lucky to also call Mahsuda a good friend and colleague who helps me work out my business blocks.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about the stereotyping South Asian Women in the UK tend to encounter. The single-story about arranged marriages that are portrayed about us and why it’s SO boring! I wanted to use this episode, as part of the first South Asian heritage month to talk about this topic. Focussing on cultural awareness and why people pigeonholing us as South Asian women is not a good idea! I provide ideas and tips on how to support and not assume and what you can do to increase your awareness. In today’s show, I talk about: What unconscious biases are and how they could, in fact, be very conscious. [01:18] Summary of schemas are and how they can contribute to stereotypes. [02:13] The main schemas I hear about related to South Asian women in the UK. [03:13] The plurality of being a South Asian woman [05:37] The importance of understanding the damage stereotyping does and how it stops South Asian women and people moving ahead. [09:21] What you can do to challenge your stereotypes about South Asian women [13.21] Learn more about culturally sensitive coaching [15.00] Resources Karma Nirvana Forced Marriage Unit South Asian History Month Website South Asian History Month on Twitter Indian Summer Diverse Minds Podcast: Why You Need a Coach Quotes Many biases, unconscious biases, or stereotypes are not unconscious. They're often very conscious! A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps us as people to organise and interpret the vast amounts of information that we receive on a minute by minute, hour by hour basis. There is so much plurality in being a South Asian woman. The religions of South Asia are very diverse and different. Educate yourself. Watch, read, and speak to people to learn more. Work with me Want to know more about my work and how I can help you? Why not book a time to speak with me and find out more? https://calendly.com/leylao You can learn more about the coaching I do here. Subscribe to the podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review? You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Remember to tune in to next week's episode, where I'll bring you more insights into mental health and inclusion.

On today’s episode, I talk about South Asian History Month, a month that’s been chosen to mark and celebrate the culture, history and lives of South Asian people in the UK. This is the first year South Asian History Month has been celebrated officially. It runs from 18 July to 17 August 2020. It aims to raise the profile ofSouth Asian History in the UK through education, arts, culture and commemoration. The goal is to help people better understand the diversity of present-day Britain, as well as improving levels of social cohesion between the various communities.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about passion, patience and persistence. In essence to reflect on the last four months and what I have learned about myself and my business.

On today’s episode, I talk about culture and leadership. I wanted to talk about this as I've been delivering leadership programmes for Black/ Global Majority/ Staff of Colour for several years. So, talking and thinking about culture is a key theme in these programmes. I also think the Coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on varying different styles of “leadership” based on cultural country frameworks. In many cases hasn't worked well, or it's been a game-changer and saved thousands of lives. In this episode, I talk about what culture is, the difference between culture and race, what you can do to reduce cultural or communication misunderstandings and more.

On today’s episode, I talk about solopreneur and small business owners' mental health. I chose to talk about this topic because I think there are specific challenges that you face when you run your own business as a solopreneur. Or you have a small team but you're essentially a small enterprise or a micro-business. In this episode, I talk about these challenges and what you can do to deal with them during these incredibly difficult times.

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m joined by Louise Goux-Wirth talk about visibility.

On today’s episode, I talk about your working at home-life balance and looking after your wellbeing during this time of uncertainty.

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m joined by Dr Patrick Vernon to talk about Windrush Day.

Welcome to the 42nd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, and it's Men's Health Week this week - running from the 15th to the 21st of June. The aim of Men's Health Week is to raise awareness of health issues that affect men disproportionately. As well as focusing on men to become more aware of health problems they may have or could develop, and gain the courage to do something about it.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m going to be talking about racism and genuine allyship.

Welcome to the 40th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. For some of us, things may be getting back to normal, and you’re probably trying to process what's been happening.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about the word resilience, what it means and how we can all learn from the harder times to enable us to move forward.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme of kindness.

On today’s episode, I’m talking about inclusive language. Why bother with inclusive language, why it is so important and why language matters so much.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about the five lessons we can all learn from the TV series, Noughts and Crosses, to address inequity in the workplace.

On today’s episode, I talk about public health COVID-19, race, white privilege, intersectional public health and the humanitarian perspective. To discuss this and her journey, I am joined by Asil Sidahmed.

In this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by the very esteemed Omar Salha, Founder of the Ramadan Tent Project.

At the moment, with the news of ill-health and suffering economies, it could be that you are feeling as if you don’t know what’s next or where to go.

On today’s episode, I talk about how lone and remote working can impact positively and negatively on our mental health and wellbeing. The reason lone remote working has become more popular in the last 10 years. (00:54) Why I think it’s important to assess where in your home you are working from. (02:11) How my one-hour power video call can help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. (03:29) Practical steps you can take as a manager to ensure your team stay connected as well as looking after your own wellbeing. (04:18) Tips to help you cope with working from home. (07:46)

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I’m going to be talking about how we can stay safe and connected during a period of social and physical distancing to protect ourselves from acquiring Coronavirus/COVID-19.

This week's episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast is all about World Poetry Day, I am joined by the award-winning Jess Green on the show to talk about the day and what it means.

On today's episode, I'm going to be talking about International Women's Month and the theme “Each for Equal”. I'm going to share my thoughts on the theme and how we can all take action to equalise the playing field for women.

As this month is International Women's Month, I'm showcasing an amazing woman on this week's podcast. I'll be talking to Petra Velzeboer, about overcoming adversity.

Welcome to the 27th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. Today we're talking about University Mental Health Day. I'm delighted to be joined by Rosie Tressler, the CEO of Student Minds.

This week on the Diverse Minds podcast, we're going to be talking about Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and I’m delighted to be joined by Hope Virgo.

On today's episode, I’m going to be talking about how to organise effective mental health awareness events for your workplace.

As we approach Valentine’s Day and commercial love is in the air, today’s podcast is all about exploring people of colour, sex and mental health. I am delighted to be joined by Dr Annabel Sowemimo on this week’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast.

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, we talk about LGBTQI+ History Month, and I am delighted to be joined by the wonderful Michelle Codrington Rogers.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m going to be talking about international students’ mental health whilst studying at universities in the UK.

In this episode, I chat with Kate Nash about shaping the culture and behaviours in your organisation

It’s National Obesity Week, but I wanted to talk about Body Positivity on this week’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. I am joined by Sarah-Daisy Burnard who hosts the podcast Shake the Tree.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about that infamous Monday in January, Blue Monday and why employers should care about staff wellbeing even more so during this month.

On this episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about how to look beyond fleeting New Year’s resolutions and think about mental wellbeing 365 days of the year.