Podcasts about National Diversity Awards

This episode discusses extremely sensitive topics such as body image, weight and dieting. I reflect on my experiences and share my thoughts on what's most important to focus on in life.VOTE for me at the National Diversity Awards! https://www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/nominations/cerys-davage/Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, follow/subscribe and press the bell button so you don't miss out on new episodes!Instagram: @unbalancedpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cerysdavageTikok: @cerysdavageA huge thank you to Cure LGMD2i for sponsoring this podcast. Check out their website to find out more or to donate: https://curelgmd2i.com

This week we bring to you an episode exploring Faith, Religion, & LGBT+ Identity. To explore this theme we are joined by three LGBT+ people of faith: Sabah, Natasha, & George (you can read their full bios below). In this conversation we explore the strength of LGBT+ people of faith, the tensions that can occur between LGBT+ people and faith communities, and how we can work through compassionate conversations towards a greater understanding of each other. We recognise the topic is very broad, and this is just one short conversation. It would not have been possible to represent all faiths in one episode, but we'd love to hear from you if you'd like to share your own experience. Furthermore, if you have a faith related resource you'd like us to add to these show notes then please let us know. Episode Guests - Sabah Choudrey (he/they) is an Award-winning, experienced senior practitioner, DEI consultant and proud leader for community-led and inclusive practice with 10+ years of work within corporate and charity sectors. Find out more here. Natasha Brandon (she/her) is a proudly queer, neurodivergent, Jewish woman whose intersectional identity gives her a unique and intersectional approach to teaching. With background in theater and costume she has extensive experience working with children both as a secondary art and DT teacher and as a youth worker within the Jewish community. George White (he/him) is a is a transgender man and catholic teacher of religious education at the catholic school he attended as a child. George is also a consultant and training provider supporting a huge variety of settings with making catholic schools more inclusive for the LGBT+ community. He is a published writer, and was shortlisted for the National Diversity Awards 2023 as positive role model for race, religion, and faith . Find out more here. Episode Resources - Reform Judaism Inclusive Mosque Initiative Hidayah LGBT Supporting Trans People of Colour Book Trans Life & The Catholic Church Today 1964 - Mistranslation House of Rainbow Creating Sanctuary Diverse Educators - Religion & Belief Directory In this episode you heard a promotion for LGBT+ History Month, organised by Schools Out UK. You can find out more on their website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode. Thanks for listening! hello@prideprogress.co.uk www.prideprogress.co.uk

Samantha Renke is an actress, presenter, speaker, writer and disability rights campaigner who was named as number 3 in The Shaw Trust Power 100 List of 2020 – a list of the UK's most influential disabled people.Her credits include Morning Live (BBC One), Sunday Morning Live (BBC One), Rip Off Britain (BBC One), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC Two), Loose Women (ITV), Good Morning Britain (ITV), How To Spend It Well At Christmas (ITV), How To Beat Ageing (Channel 4), Jeremy Vine on 5 (Channel 5), The Disability Paradox (BBC Four), Front Row (BBC Radio 4) and Word Of Mouth (BBC Radio 4). She has also been interviewed on ITV News, Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News, Sky News and BBC Radio 5 Live.Samantha is a columnist for the Metro as well as having written for The Huffington Post and PosAbility magazine. She also featured in the highly successful series of adverts for Maltesers based on real-life experiences of disabled people and has collaborated with brands such as Amazon Prime Video.She is an experienced speaker having spoken at events for companies and organisations such as the National Education Union, Viacom, Houses of Parliament, the British Red Cross, Retail Week and ASOS. She is also the disability lead for Paramount (formerly VIACOM).Samantha is an ambassador for Scope and a patron of Head2Head Theatre. She was also in The Shaw Trust's Power 100 Lists of 2018 and 2019 as well as being nominated as Campaigner of the Year in the 2019 European Diversity Awards and Celebrity of the Year in the 2020 National Diversity Awards.She is a guest speaker in this year's Happy Place Festival and her debut book, You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread, will be published in July by Penguin Books under its Happy Place Books imprint which is curated by Fearne Cotton. About You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced BreadActress, broadcaster and activist Sam Renke brings you her no-holds-barred look at life and plenty of advice, which will inspire you to live boldly and follow your dreams.'A powerful book on how to live boldly and love your fabulous self' Fearne CottonWe are made to think that what makes us human - our flaws, failures, and heartaches - are things to keep hush-hush. Being unapologetically imperfect is seen as something we should be embarrassed by. But what I've learned is that we all experience the same insecurities. We just aren't talking about it. Well, I'm here to break the silence.For starters, I have way too many nipple hairs. I prefer the company of my pets to other people. And repeatedly I question Am I normal? I was born with brittle bone condition and so far, I've broken my bones 200 times. But most of the hurdles I face don't come from my disability, they come from things we all experience.In this book, I will share the lessons I have learned and why you should embrace your uniqueness as what makes you fabulous. We spend a lot of time living by others' expectations and it's only when you stop, that you start saying yes to life. Irrespective of who you are and the obstacles you might face, you can do whatever you want. Be free and unapologetically you.Samantha's Book, available at: www.penguin.com.au/books/you-are-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-9781529192186Learn more: www.samantharenkeofficial.comFollow Samantha on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.________________Follow us on social media!Instagram: @normlesspodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@normlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/normlesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norm...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@normlesspodcastWebsite: normlesspodcast.simplecast.com________________Hayden Kelly, ESSAM, AES, AEP, MHPSHost of the NORMLESS podcastConnect with me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn ________________Want to support the show?The best way to show your support is by providing a review on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify or via our facebook page.You can also stay in the loop with the latest podcast updates, news and information by subscribing to our mailing list.

Nicola chats with Robbie Jacques, who plays for Nottingham Lions FC, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire's only LGBTQ+ football team.The two discuss the rising acceptance of LGBTQ+ identities in professional and grassroots football. Robbie's recently received a nomination for the Positive Role Model Award for LGBT as part of the National Diversity Awards."I believe everyone should be comfortable doing what they love without fear of discrimination and abuse. I believe we have the potential to change attitudes now more than ever. LGBTQ+ friendly clubs can play a significant role in providing a safe and supportive space for players and supporters, irrespective of sexual orientation, gender identity, race and religion."Learn more about Nottinghamshire Lions FC here. Robbie also recommends The Gay Football Supporters' Alliance, as a great resource for anyone who wants to know more about LGBTQ+ friendly clubs. 

Amanda is an emeritus professor at the University of South Wales and an honorary professor at Cardiff University. She has clinical and research experience and founded and ran a transdisciplinary clinical and research team for 20 years relating to neurodiversity. She is a qualified GP and has a Ph.D. relating to emerging adulthood and neurodiversity. She has initiated and run a Masters in SEN programme. Amanda is also the founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, a tech for good company that provides neurodiversity screening and web-based support tools for schools and for adults in education and employment. Amanda has been on government advisory boards (e.g., Hidden Impairment National Group) as well as advising UK and international charities in the field of neurodiversity. This includes being a patron of the Dyspraxia Association in New Zealand, and Chair of Movement Matters UK. She is also the current chair of the ADHD Foundation and works closely with many other charities working in this area She has written 9 books and more than 100 research papers in the field and her latest book published in 2021:'Neurodiversity at Work, Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce' has won the Business Book Awards 2022 for EDI. Amanda has been voted one of the top UK HR Thinkers in 2022 and also one the lifetime achievement awards at the National Diversity Awards as well as being voted in the power 50. Amanda has lived experience of neurodiversity first hand, as she sees herself as neurodivergent as well as being a parent of neurodivergent children, and grandchildren. On top of the above, She has a new book on Neurodiversity in Education coming out in 2023 with authors Paul Ellis and Abby Osbourne!

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Esther Lemmens. Esther (she/they) is a creator, artist, podcaster, budding writer, truth seeker, gentle activist, and queer mystic. Generally non-conforming, she likes to refer to herself as a ‘rebel with a cause.' Her motto is “do YOUR thing, YOUR way,” and she passionately believes that authentic, unapologetic and at times radical self-expression is the most important gift we can give to ourselves—and to the world. Esther is the founder and host of the Fifty Shades of Gender podcast and contributing author to the best-selling book 'Sacred Redesign – How to free yourself from society's standards and create heaven on earth.' She is also pansexual, non-monogamous, and dedicated to being the best gender-diverse ally she can be. She was nominated for the 2021 Positive Role Model Award (LGBT+) in the National Diversity Awards. Esther moved to the UK from her native Netherlands in 1999 and is a graphic designer by profession. In her free time, she enjoys drinking tea, stroking cats, hugging trees, and spending time with her squish. In this episode we discuss creativity, self-healing, being multi-passionate, the definition of pansexual and the use of labels for comfortability within ourselves as humans. Website - https://www.estherlemmens.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/50shadesgender FB - https://www.facebook.com/esther.lemmens LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-lemmens "I'm more of an artworker, that's what I've always been when it comes to design" - 00:05:18 "Sometimes people confuse pansexual and bi-sexual" - 00:25:30 "Stop, look up, look around, at your loved ones, at nature, at what you've created" - 00:53:15 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Esther Lemmens. Esther (she/they) is a creator, artist, podcaster, budding writer, truth seeker, gentle activist, and queer mystic. Generally non-conforming, she likes to refer to herself as a ‘rebel with a cause.' Her motto is “do YOUR thing, YOUR way,” and she passionately believes that authentic, unapologetic and at times radical self-expression is the most important gift we can give to ourselves—and to the world. Esther is the founder and host of the Fifty Shades of Gender podcast and contributing author to the best-selling book 'Sacred Redesign – How to free yourself from society's standards and create heaven on earth.' She is also pansexual, non-monogamous, and dedicated to being the best gender-diverse ally she can be. She was nominated for the 2021 Positive Role Model Award (LGBT+) in the National Diversity Awards. Esther moved to the UK from her native Netherlands in 1999 and is a graphic designer by profession. In her free time, she enjoys drinking tea, stroking cats, hugging trees, and spending time with her squish. In this episode we discuss creativity, self-healing, being multi-passionate, the definition of pansexual and the use of labels for comfortability within ourselves as humans. Website - https://www.estherlemmens.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/50shadesgender FB - https://www.facebook.com/esther.lemmens LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-lemmens "I'm more of an artworker, that's what I've always been when it comes to design" - 00:05:18 "Sometimes people confuse pansexual and bi-sexual" - 00:25:30 "Stop, look up, look around, at your loved ones, at nature, at what you've created" - 00:53:15 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Hello and welcome back to SEX with Charlie & Nina. Did you miss us? of course you did!This season we come to you with more structure, asking YOUR top 5 sex questions to all our guests! But first, a whole lot of chat about all kinds of sex subjects. Who knew it could be so diverse? We've also started a Patreon where our cool new views will be.We kick off this season with Dean Quinton. Close to 90 minutes of sex chat with Dean, and really we had to make an effort to stop. But he said he'll come back any time, and we'll hold him to that.If you want more of the D after you listen, then click the links below.Deans InstagramDeans TwitterVote for Dean in the National Diversity AwardsCharlie & Nina's StuffTwitterInstagramFacebookPatreonFor white collar stuff - email plcproductions@outlook.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Sheffield Vulcans Podcast. This week we welcome Terry Baker from the Lancashire Typhoons to the pod. Join us as we discuss the disappointment of cancelled games, the Women's Six Nations and Sheffield Tigers on-going campaign to raise money for a much needed fourth pitch. In the second half, we turn the spotlight on Terry to learn about the journey he took before joining the Typhoons and what it meant for him to see his team win the Community Award - LGBT at the National Diversity Awards. Rounding up the chat we briefly talk about the upcoming IGR North Final which will be taking place on Saturday 16th April at Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club. Tune in and listen as we continue to talk IGR, Rugby Union, and everything in-between.   Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @sheffvulcanspod Twitter: @sheffvulcanspod   Follow the Sheffield Vulcans: Facebook: @sheffvulcans Instagram: @sheffvulcans Twitter: @sheffvulcans   Follow Terry: Instagram: @terryuk29 Listen to this episode of the Ruck My Life Podcast here.   Follow the Newcastle Ravens: Facebook: /typhoonsrufc Instagram: @typhoonsrufc Twitter: @typhoonsrufc   As always, our show is available to listen to on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and Spotify. So sit back and listen as we talk IGR, Rugby Union and everything in-between.  

This week we speak with the inspiring educator Shaun Dellenty (he/him). Shaun is a multi-award-winning teacher, LGBT+ inclusion advocate, trainer, inspirational speaker and author who has been named one of the most 100 influential LGBT+ people in the U.K. Shaun was honoured at the National Diversity Awards and by the U.K. Prime Minister for services to education and LGBT+ communities. His inspirational first book ‘Celebrating Difference -A Whole School Approach to LGBT+ Inclusion' was published in 2019 and was recommended in the U.K. Parliament by Lord Michael Cashman. In this episode, Shaun tells us how a simple pupil voice survey kick started his work in LGBT+ inclusion. He tells us how a training programme designed to support his own school went on to support thousands of teachers in hundreds of schools around the world.  We love to hear your feedback, so please rate and review this episode, and you can follow us on twitter @PrideProgress, and connect with Shaun @ShaunDellenty 

In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Partner Emma Bartlett had the privilege of interviewing Keith Winestein, who has been recognised for his fantastic work as a positive role model for LGBT+ by the prestigious National Diversity Awards. In this podcast, Keith Winestein and Emma Bartlett discuss why LGBT+ History Month is so important in providing a voice and visibility to issues surrounding LGBT+ equality and diversity. Over the past four decades, this has been at the forefront of much of Keith's work, starting with those affected by HIV and AIDs, and with the promotion of wellbeing and mental health initiatives, where his invaluable contribution is still going strong. Encouraging a sense of belonging for employees should be a core part of any employer's Equality and Diversity strategy, and one way in which this may be achieved is through celebrating role models who are brave enough to talk about their own experiences. In this podcast, we aim to raise awareness of LGBT+ History Month and to help educate on issues that can affect us all but that are not always spoken about. Allowing others to talk about how they might be impacted, or how they have supported colleagues and friends, can help break down barriers which otherwise prevent employees bringing their whole selves to work. Keith Winestein is one such role model.

Today marks a very special episode of The Mothers of Reinvention, as it is the first to feature a father. Jake Graf is an international award winning director, writer and actor based in London. He uses the medium of film to elicit positive change, giving representation to rarely seen characters and stories and promoting acceptance and understanding. Using his platform to give a voice to the trans male community, Jake is widely considered to be one of the most visible trans men in the UK. All of his films are used as educational tools in universities, schools, prisons and media events internationally. He and wife Hannah Graf MBE were the subjects of 2020's hit Channel 4 documentary 'Our Baby: A Modern Miracle', following their journey to becoming parents to daughter Millie. Both husband and wife are patrons of the Mermaids Charity, The Albert Kennedy Trust, ambassadors for Age UK and judges for The National Diversity Awards, The European Diversity Awards and The Rainbow Honours. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Selfempowerment, #Empowerment, #WomenEntrepreneur, #Personaldevelopmentplan, #Personalgrowth, #Selfworth, #personalgrowth, #mothers, #Mom, #Mama, #dad #father #fathers #dada #transgendered #transman #transwoman #trans #LBGTQIA #nonbinary #fluid #gender #queer #gay #lesbian #jakegraf, #hannahgrafmbe #hannahgraf #advocate, #nonprofit, #london, #director #film #rebel, #boss, #create, #independence, #education, #success, #trailblazing, #innovator, #leadership, #Achiever, #recreate, #reinvention, #reinvent, #community, #women, #femalehost, #televisionhost, #femalepodcast, #jesszaino --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesszaino/support

Paul Sesay describes the challenges he overcame that fuelled his passion for diversity, inclusion and belonging. As creator of The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers and National Diversity Awards, Paul shares the best practice he has seen over the decades, and across a multitude of markets. Explaining why C-suite leadership and sponsorship is key to success, Paul also describes the simple things every colleague can do to foster a culture of belonging, advocating for the simplest, and most impactful of all: help the person next to you. Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [4:00] Looking at inclusion as a whole – not just following the fads [7:20] Language matters: the word ‘belonging' [13:41] Help the person next to you! [16:20] Why the Chief Executive is key – D&I professionals are not miracle workers [21:00] An example of incredible talent and change from the National Diversity Awards [23:00] Strong networks and C-Suite sponsors - ensuring people aren't just talking to themselves [25:00] Examples of best practice from The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Referenced resources Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers | Inclusive Companies National Diversity Awards “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We'll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow How HR Leaders Change the World today!

Today we chat to, Sally Carr MBE. A Lesbian woman, intersectional feminist, proud Romany Gypsy, tireless campaigner and advocate for LGBT+ young people for over 30 years.From LGBT+ advocacy against a backdrop of Section 28 in the 80's, to saving and enhancing the lives of countless young people, Sally Carr MBE has dedicated her life to improving outcomes for LGBT+ young people. Born, bred and buttered in Greater Manchester, she has dedicated her life to bettering the lives of young people, particularly marginalised LGBT+ people and women.  This remarkable individual escaped a hostile homophobic home life to flourish as a national leader in LGBT+ youth provision.  In 1996, she set up and supported the Peer Support Project, a charity for intensive support of LGBT+ young people, and in 2005 she co-founded The Proud Trust. Alongside her support of young people, Sally has also co-developed community initiatives and networks to support staff and influence policy. Her dedication to young people's rights and voices over a staggering career in youth work has been unrelenting.Sally was awarded a MBE in 2012 for services supporting vulnerable and isolated LGBT+ young people across the UK.  She is currently shortlisted for a Life Time Achievement Awards at the National Diversity Awards 2021 and nominated in the 2021 Inspirational Women Awards, and previously in the top ten  for the British LGBT Awards 2020 Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ life. She is a Director at Pride Sports, Pride 365 Champion, Patron of The Pankhurst Trust, Role Model for The Traveller Movement, Ambassador for Manchester Met University and active member of Soroptimists International. She is a also non-executive board member  at the National Youth Agency, an advisor to LGBT Consortium and sits on the LGBT Advisory Group for the Mayor of Greater Manchester (Andy Burnham) in her role as a Director at Pride SportsIn this episode we discuss:Coming OutIntersectionalityMarginalised groupsHow can we support members of different communities.This is an Across Rainbows production, an LGBTQ+ organisation determined to redefine Queer Identity. Please check out our website and follow us on Instagram, to interact with us directly and to find out more to get involved. Thank you to our producer Steven Bamidele, please check out his Spotify and support his awesome work!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Acrossrainbows)

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 1: What is LGBTQ+ activism? With Ben Pechey (they/them) Ben answers the question what is activism? We explore what bad activism looks like, before sharing how to be a good activist for LGBTQ+ folk and other marginalised communities. Listen now for top tips on how to be a good activism!   More information on Ben: IG: @benpechey https://www.instagram.com/benpechey/ https://www.benpechey.com/blog YouTube series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjr4h_XdDQM&list=PL6cUerRwoYa8U3xd1AOFxx4_x8HO6krxw Vote for Ben at the National Diversity Awards: https://nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate/33438/ Information, support and resources: Queer Student Awards https://www.instagram.com/thequeerstudentawards/ Pink News Futures https://www.pinknews.co.uk/pinknews-futures/ HURR fashion rental https://www.instagram.com/hurr/ People to follow: Az Franco https://www.instagram.com/youcancallmeaz/ Sheera Ravindren https://www.instagram.com/sheerahr/ Dark Wah https://www.instagram.com/hausofdarkwah/ Nicole Ocran https://www.instagram.com/nicoleocran/ More information on this podcast: Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

In the twenty-fourth episode of The T's & C's of Life Podcast, we are celebrating Pride month and discussing the stereotypes which surround the LGBTQ+ community and what we can do as a people to stimulate inclusion and awareness in your circle.   Please remember to nominate Tanya for the National Diversity Awards 2021. If you can spare a few moments to click this link and say some nice words about our one and only TANYA to help her gain the recommendation that she deserves!    This is the last episode in season 2 and we just want to tell you all how much we love you and appreciate each and every one of our listeners for your time and continued support. We are really excited to get to work on bringing you some really interesting people to talk with in season 3, we are still open to recommendations so please feel free to ping us a message if you think you know someone who would make a good combo for us!   We would love to hear your views and comments – get in touch with us on the usual email address tsandcspodcast@gmail.com   Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/tsandcspodcast Tanya's FB group  www.facebook.com/groups/Pandapart Claire's FB group www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetmum T's & C's of Life Podcast FB Page www.facebook.com/tsandcsoflifepodcast     Remember to subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts!  

It has often been argued that eugenicists were not real scientists, but almost all of their ideas were grounded in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century scientific discourse. Science is a social and a socialised endeavour. Scientists are people, and their work is embodied in the social and historical contexts in which they live. In this episode, Subhadra speaks to science historians and communicators who are experts in exploring and uncovering the stories around our science. Together they look at how eugenic thinking can be perpetuated, but also confronted by the stories we tell.This conversation was recorded on 23rd March 2021Transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/racism-racialisation/transcript-what-does-eugenics-mean-us-episode-1Host: Subhadra DasGuests: Chiara Ambrosio, Associate Professor in History and Philosophy of Science in UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies, with a special focus on the history of art and science. Chiara is one of the co-founders of Muso at IMPROPERA, the improvised opera production inspired by objects from science museums.Emily Dawson is Associate Professor in Science Communication at UCL Science and Technology Studies. She was awarded The Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2020 for her work on the sociology of science and education, getting people to talk across the science/non-science disciplinary divide. Emily is the author of Equity, Exclusion & Everyday Science Learning, which was published by Routledge in 2019.Rokia Ballo is part of the team who run Science London, a volunteer-led organization dedicated to training and enabling scientists and science communicators to employ equitable practise within their work. Science London have been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2021.Angela Saini is an award-winning writer, science journalist and broadcaster whose two most recent books tackle and challenge the inbuilt inequalities in the life sciences. In Inferior, she looked at the science of gender, and in Superior, she looked at the science of race.Producer: Cerys BradleyMusic: Blue Dot Sessionswww.ucl.ac.uk/racism-racialisation/what-does-eugenics-mean-us www.ucl.ac.uk/racism-racialisation/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Julia Streets is joined by Sir Kenneth Olisa, Founder and Chairman of Restoration Partners, Founder and Chairman of the Aleto Foundation. Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, Patron of Thames Reach and Paul Sesay, CEO at Precedent Group, Founder and CEO of Inclusive Companies Limited, Black Leaders, the National Diversity Awards and the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. In this wide ranging discussion they discuss the importance of prioritising the recruitment, selection and promotion of alternative talent - particularly in tech - as key to navigating challenging times and rebuilding the economy. They talk about the risks of bias in redundancy decision making, the significance of black male role models in the context of tackling institutional racism, the value of board diversity and the competitive advantage that social mobility can bring.

Roland Chesters is an author, thought leader, and compassionate leader in the diversity world. Following a life-changing diagnosis of HIV and AIDS in 2006, he became a campaigner for diversity and inclusion and a vocal advocate for people living with HIV. Roland was a finalist in the 2019 National Diversity Awards as a Positive Role Model for Disability. He joins the Next Pivot Point podcast to share: Labels to avoid when talking about disabilities How 80% of disabilities are not visible Why managers are critical to talking about disabilities at work Connect with Rolland Chesters at https://www.ripplesfromtheedge.com/. Find Julie at https://nextpivotpoint.com/ or @nextpivotpoint.

30 YEARS IN A WHEELCHAIR 50 YEARS EMBRACING LIFE THOUSANDS OF POUNDS RAISED FOR DIFFERENT CHARITIES "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade" turn something bitter into something sweet. Today's Maverick Shaun Gash will blow you away not because of what he has overcome but because of who he has become DESPITE it! Always looking for the next adventure, challenge and supporting charities along the way. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the first paraplegic to ascend the Rongai Route Jumping 15000 feet out of an aeroplane 2 times UK OCR Championships first adaptive athelte to complete with his team "No Fear on Wheels" Completed over 100km of OCR courses to date Climbed Helvellyn, Snowdon and more to follow Completed Lands End to John O Groats in August 2017 2018 RGK Ben Nevis Challenge 2019 First paraplegic amputee to gain SSI Open Water and Snorkeling dive qualification Looking for the next challenge- resilience determination focus Accolades to date- 2016 RGK Legend RGK Ambassador Calvert Trust Exmor Ambassador Hollister Medical Ambassador HolliSTARS WBCcaresUK Adaptive Boxing Ambassador Tyson Fury Foundation Ambassador Rock FM Cash for Kids- Time to Shine Awards 2018 Sports Achievement 2018 The Sir Tom Finney Award 2018 Inclusive Companies Award- shortlisted for Lifetime Achiever Award 2018 National Diversity Awards- nominated for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability 2019 National Diversity Awards- nominated for the Positive Role Model Award for Disability second year running To learn more about Shaun here to: https://www.momentsofinspiration.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/shaungash/ To donate to Shaun's laptop initiative:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/xnvuw-laptops-for-schools?sharetype=teams&member=7911526&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=6ad33d45eaa444c69f397ea2c6bfb0a1 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so we can build this Maverick Revolution together! To learn more about Shari and her Maverick work, head over to www.shariteigman.com

The month of September is Diversity month here at Beat and we thought it was fitting to get the woman who has made it her business (literally) to educate the masses on issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. Natasha Broomfield- Reid spoke to us on behalf of The Irish Center For Diversity in Ireland. Natasha is the founder and Director of Diverse Matters. She is responsible for the overall running of the company and for the design and delivery of a range of diversity and inclusion solutions for clients across the voluntary, public, third and private sectors. Natasha has over 20 years’ experience of working within the diversity and inclusion field, and prior to setting up Diverse Matters and was the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Victim Support. Natasha led the organisation to become a Stonewall top 100 employer, achieve the ‘Leaders in Diversity’ and ‘Investors in Diversity’ accreditation from the National Center for Diversity and the charity was the first national charity to achieve ‘Leaders in Diversity’ status. Natasha achieved further recognition through being shortlisted in both the 2015 ‘Excellence in Diversity Awards’ and ‘National Diversity Awards’ in the ‘Diverse Company’ category.

About PatrickPublic Speaker, writer, guest lecturer  & activist on HIV, substance abuse & LGBT Issues around Dementia, Patrick is also the winner of the 2019 Positive Role Model award for LGBT National Diversity Awards. Follow him on Twitter 

Nova Reid is an advocate for equality and was recently nominated as a Positive Role Model for race equality at the National Diversity Awards for the third year running. She is a certified NLP Life Coach, with an extensive professional background in mental well-being and is a frequent mentor at the Women of the World […] The post Ep 97. How to be the change you want to see in the world with Nova Reid appeared first on Calmer You.

This week's guest is proof that sticking with your vision and applying your morals to your business is the key to success and change. Codilia Gapare, an entrepreneurial breast cancer survivor, has revolutionised the beauty industry by creating the first-ever false lashes range for chemotherapy patients. The mother-of-two had always dreamed of becoming a lawyer and started studying when she came to the UK from Zimbabwe.  As Kate hears, just hours before her interview for University, Cody was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 36 and it was through this intensely difficult time in her life that she realised that there were no fake eyelash options for cancer patients.  Hear how Codilia transformed her idea into an actual product, ‘C-Lash' was born and has partnered with beauty brand Eylure. The company has since released the range in Boots stores in 2019 and in Walgreens USA in 2020, making the cosmetic industry more accessible for women with cancer. Ambitions manifest differently for everyone and in this podcast host, Kate will be hearing about the different journeys and challenges her guests have faced whilst balancing their career goals, family lives and the often forgotten and elusive self-care.  Kate Moryoussef is a wellbeing coach and mum of four who is passionate about wanting to help women rediscover their inner voice, tap into their expansive potential and realise themselves outside of their family dynamic. C-Lash was voted one of the 50 Prima High Street Heroes 2019 and Best Lashes in the Red Best of Beauty Awards 2019. Cody herself has been nominated for Woman of the Year 2019, won Beauty Award at the EVAs, Innovation of the Year Award at the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards, Entrepreneur of Excellence Award at the National Diversity Awards all in 2019. If you would like to follow Cody or buy C-lash use the links below -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_lashbycody?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/c_lashbycody?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) C-lash: https://www.eylure.com/uk/c-lash/ (https://www.eylure.com/uk/c-lash/) C-lash at boots: https://www.boots.com/eylure-c-lash-volume-lashes-10256190 (https://www.boots.com/eylure-c-lash-volume-lashes-10256190) C-lash at Wallgreens:https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/eylure-c-lash-lengthening-replacement-lashes/ID=300397548-product (https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/eylure-c-lash-lengthening-replacement-lashes/ID=300397548-product) If you'd like to contact Kate either about the podcast or her coaching work you can follow the links below or use the hashtag #theambitousmumpodcast to join the conversation. https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk/ (https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk/) katemoryoussef@gmail.com Twitter: @KateMory Instagram: @coaching_by_kate_ #theambitousmumpodcast

Michael is the team lead for event Technology company, Cvent which a Global event management technology company based in Washington DC., and services over 27,000 customers worldwide. He is also the COO of The P3 Network. P3 is a UK based not-for-profit that provides support, advice, advocacy and role models for non-traditional and LGBT+ families. P3 currently supports almost 3500 families and prospective families across England, and has workedwith over 80 leading global businesses, government agencies and regulatory bodies to help these organisations create more inclusive work environments.Michael is an award nominated speaker and activist on multi-faceted diversity, HIV awareness, authentic leadership and redefining hetero-normative stereotypes. Most recently, UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, honoured P3 with a Points of Light award for the contributions P3 makes to driving more inclusive diversity across Britain and is also listed in the RAHM Top 100 LGBT+ Global Leaders. Earlier this year, Michael was recognised by the National Diversity Awards as one of the Top 8 activists in the UK for Positive Role Model to LGBT+ Life.Find out more about the P3 Network here.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.

Paul Sesay - Founder of Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (Inclusive Companies), the National Diversity Awards and National MentorsLeila is joined by Paul Sesay: Founder of Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (Inclusive Companies), the National Diversity Awards and National Mentors.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How being taken under his role model’s wing led him to relocate to Liverpool when he was younger, and the resulting impact on his career· How Paul’s frustration at a lack of conviction in the diversity and inclusion practices space led him to start his own business· The important role that community organisations used to play in supporting those from diverse backgrounds· How role models can influence our development, often without their realisation of how inspirational they have been RESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sesay-93260013/https://nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/https://inclusivetop50.co.uk/

How lucky am I? I am SO lucky, AND HONOURED this week to have Ash on the podcast talking about some VERY important subjects, such as: mental health, career paths, trans issues, diversity and just feeling confident in ourselves. Ash shares with us his story and the work he does today to try and help people find the bravery to find their voice and be the person they want to be. Ash shares his amazing story to prove we should NEVER GIVE UP on our dreams and set back's aren't failures but massive lessons to help us to continue growing and moving forward. Having had his own experiences with mental health, Ash shares good advice on self-care and self-love, which we all need to take his advice and practise to help us in our own mental well-being. Ash is always SO busy filming with his gripping and challenging storyline on one of the British top soaps - Emmerdale and this has helped him become a champion of diversity! Getting involved in the amazing National Diversity Awards and even becoming a judge at this years awards. Ash is such a lovely person inside and out and one TALENT that is for sure. He ensures he does his research, uses his own experiences and the feedback from the public to keep himself growing and developing as a person as well as an actor. THANK YOU ASH for taking the time out of your MANIC busy schedule to talk to me today and GIVE ASH a follow over on Instagram: @ash.p.x ! I hope you enjoy this episode and give it some love.

Simon Green, where do we start? How lucky am I to have interviewed this amazing hero. Simon is the brightest role model. Not only surviving the odd's when it comes to his health but how he goes from strength to strength raising awareness and achieving greatness. All Simon's work, got him an honourable invite to the Queen's Garden Party this year and was so excited to hear more about how that event went. What a privilege but one that is well deserved. Simon fights hard to gain more diversity and inclusion within our society and works tirelessly campaigning to remove judgements from our society. He is a judge for the National Diversity Awards and is pretty much a key piece of the NDA's furniture . His own story and determination doesn't just motivate the nominees he is judging but the other judges too. It is such an honour to have Simon on the podcast and I am so honoured to have him as a guest . Simon was a delight and I KNOW so many of you will enjoy this episode but also get so much motivation from it. Thank you Simon! ENJOY all, xo.

Joanne and I are both humbled and extremely honoured to have been nominated for a National Diversity Award this year. This means more than words can describe to us because diversity amongst our society is SO important. We have both faced our troubles and our battles but we have found the courage to talk about our stories and now go on to inspire other's to do the same. This confidence and support is all backed by the National Diversity Awards, along with the amazing BREATH-TAKING heroes and role models who fight for diversity nationwide. The sky really is the limit now, as big companies get on board, people are more educated, aware and understanding and so we really are shooting for the stars. Joanne and I have both made it our mission in life to try to create a less judgemental and fair society. We want to leave a positive legacy and a mark on the world. We go out on the frontlines talking, raising awareness, working to shift people's mindsets and change the world we live in. We have both face rocky journeys but that has made us passionate about helping PEOPLE, healing hearts and soothing souls because we have been through and felt pain which we hope we can prevent other's from experiencing. I hope you enjoy this chat! I HOPE YOU ALL GET BEHIND THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS and show your support. It really does go a long way and mean so very much. Thank you NDA's for inspiring us all and to all the amazing heroes out there, you motivate Joanne and I everyday with your OUT OF THIS WORLD work. Follow Joanne on Twitter: @JoanneMonck Follow me on Twitter: @sophwardy and on Instagram: @sophiewardy . Join in on the conversation and have your say! I hope you enjoy this episode! FINALLY, to finish A MASSSSSSIVE thank you to the National Diversity Awards, the whole team and the organisation for all your hard work and current work you put in day in, day out. We are so thankful to you!

With their recent nomination for the National Diversity Awards for their work with gender, Davey and Damian take a moment to reflect on society's obsession with gender roles. With men being told to man up, gay men to be more “Masc” and boys fearful of being called ‘girly’, who better to help Davey & Damian explore these muddy waters then the author of The Gender Games herself, the wonderful, Juno Dawson. Through some hilarious confessions and brutal honesty, they learn just why destructive ideas of gender roles damages EVERYONE'S mental health, regardless of what we have between our legs. Edited by Davey Shields Sound by Corbin Sound

Dr. Nassar Siabi joins the program to discuss his journey of empowering persons with disabilities. For his work, he has been awarded an OBE in 2010 for his contribution in helping over 250,000 disabled people transition from education into work and received the lifetime achievement award from the National Diversity Awards in 2015.

Listen to Kelly Knox speak about our collective ideas and assumptions around body image. From a young age she realised we are more than our bodies we are eternal souls. She grew up embracing the idea that difference is something to be celebrated, how perfection is a false ideal, and how our body is not an apology! She speaks about her work in the fashion industry and how she is an inspiring voice for compassion and change. Kelly Knox is a Model, Mother and Starseed Warrior. She is a passionate advocate for diversity in fashion with the aim to dismiss society’s preconceptions about disability and to change the beauty ideal. Kelly is listed in the Power 100 – Britain’s most influential people with a disability and is devoted to motivating future generations. Over the course of her career Kelly has worked hard to offer inspiration to those who need to develop confidence. She has spread her message of diversity and drive internationally and across various cultures and social movements. She has supported many organizations including Action For Children, Disability Confident, and the London College of Fashion ‘Better Lives Seminar’. Kelly is currently on the advisory panel for ‘Be Real’ Body Confidence Campaign. In August 2016, Kelly was shortlisted as Celebrity of the Year at the National Diversity Awards. Kelly is a healer and a regular blogger for the Huffington Post UK.

Paris Lees appeared in an earlier edition of Just Plain Sense about the signing of a Memorandum on trans people at Channel 4. Even then she was probably not all that well known outside of a small circle, having only moved to London the previous year. These days she is rapidly emerging as a rising star. She has quickly established herself as an art reviewer and commentator on issues of diversity. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian and the Independent, in Attitude magazine, and in Pink News. She has regular columns in Gay Times and Diva. She has appeared on Radio One and BBC TV ... and acted as a consultant on several programmes about trans people. Most notably, she launched a unique magazine, META, earlier this year. Paris recently won the title 'LGBT Role Model' at the National Diversity Awards. This interview was recorded with her the following morning whilst she was still getting used to the recognition.