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Diversitea

By Chris Allan

Welcome to the Diversitea podcast! Each week, Chris Allan the founder of Your D+I and host of Diversitea will be joined by industry experts to spill the tea on what is happening within the world of Diversity & Inclusion as well as answering any brewing questions! So why not grab yourself your favourite cuppa, sit in your favourite spot and join us!
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PoC and the pop punk evolution!

PoC and the pop punk evolution!

Welcome back to Diversitea!  To kick off season four, Chris, your host, and director of www.yourdandi.co.uk interviews the pop-punk band Action Adventure. The band went viral with the release of their 59-second hit 'Barricades' which they say was their elevator pitch to the music industry. The song went viral due to the messaging that was prominently featured in the song. The opening line 'Would you listen if we looked any different' really struck a chord in the genre especially as most bands within this scene are predominantly white. Action Adventure has gone from strength to strength since recording this episode. You can find them on Spotify and listen to the single here!


https://youtu.be/-ytREQPfaXg

Jul 15, 202220:54
Making an Impression

Making an Impression

In this week's episode, we chat with Zoe Ogden the people Director of Impression, A digital marketing agency in Nottingham. Impression was Your D+I's first client when we first launched. We discuss with Zoe the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion to a fast-growing business and what their plans are for the future


Episode recorded September 2021

Jul 15, 202235:21
The power of Allyship
Apr 21, 202158:34
Cuppa and a chat with Sam Warner, the Autistic Interpreter

Cuppa and a chat with Sam Warner, the Autistic Interpreter

This week, I chat with Sam Warner about all things autism. From how the latest TV shows represent autism to the importance (or lack thereof) of having a formal diagnosis, Sam shares her personal views as an autistic woman. We also discuss how companies and events can better accommodate their autistic staff and attendees, including changes that can make spaces better for both neurodiverse and neurotypical people.

Apr 16, 202144:07
Hospitality, Revenue management and supporting the youth - with Tom Finn or Edwards and Finn

Hospitality, Revenue management and supporting the youth - with Tom Finn or Edwards and Finn

In this episode, we spill the tea with Tom Finn, Founder of Edwards and Finn. We discuss the current climate in the hospitality sector and the impact of Corona Virus has had on the industry and Tom's story from being a young dad struggling with imposter syndrome to now running his own business. Tom also shares about the other side of his business where he supports young people who have come from broken homes, being involved in drugs and had a tough upbringing, getting into the world of work.


Grab your favourite cuppa and enjoy!

Mar 26, 202152:27
Cuppa and a chat with Rita Varga from Raizup - Diversity in Hospitality and Travel Tech

Cuppa and a chat with Rita Varga from Raizup - Diversity in Hospitality and Travel Tech

In this episode, I spill the tea with Rita Varga, co-founder of Raizup (formerly Women in Hospitality Travel Tech!) Try saying that fast and ten times! We discuss Rita's career, including how WHTT came to be and why WHTT is looking to help diversify the sector, as well as life as a working mum of a two-year-old.


So grab your favourite cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Mar 18, 202129:21
LGBT+ History Month - Be a Brother - a safe space for gay, bi and trans men
Feb 23, 202137:05
LGBT+ Parents - NYC Gay Dad

LGBT+ Parents - NYC Gay Dad

A year ago a little-known app called Tick Tock was starting to become popular with everyone stuck in lockdown.  From dance crazes to lip-syncing to showcasing his beautiful rainbow Latin X family NYC Gay Dad (Jose Rolon) has become one of Tick Tocks break-out stars! His videos are full of heart and showcase the day to day of being a single dad living in New York during a pandemic.  Like most, they have had to learn to homeschool as well as keep his 3 kids all under the age of 10 years old entertained.

Tune in this week as we speak to Jose on being a single, widowed gay dad, creating positivity in his content, as well as the impact covid has had on his day job as a wedding and events planner and what is next for this Tick Tock content creator.

So grab yourself your favourite cuppa and enjoy!

Feb 19, 202145:20
Meet Chris - An LGBT+ History month special

Meet Chris - An LGBT+ History month special

Ever wondered why Chris got into Diversity and Inclusion? Join Joe Colman as he finds out more about Your D+I's founder and Director as we get to know a little bit more about what makes him tick as well as his own experiences of discrimination he faced as an out gay man, from being sacked for being gay to heading back in the closet and how this spurred him on to start his own Diversity and Inclusion consultancy.

Grab your favourite cuppa and enjoy!

Feb 17, 202124:07
Health and Wellbeing with Jessie Pavelka
Jan 29, 202145:44
What did 2020 mean to you? The festive special!

What did 2020 mean to you? The festive special!

In this episode, we have asked you the listener, as well as previous guests what 2020 has meant to you. I am joined by an extra special co-Host Joe Colman as we talk all things 2020, from the black lives matter movement to starting a business in the middle of a global pandemic. We also discuss what our hopes and dreams are moving into 2021.

Grab a festive cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy!
Dec 03, 202001:08:58
What is up with social mobility?

What is up with social mobility?

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Brandon Ashford, a Paralegal, and Jess Woodsford, founder of Inclusive Futures. We discuss the personal experiences of social mobility as well as what businesses and institutions can do to have more of an impact on the lives of people from these groups. We also chat about the positives and negatives of the Social Mobility Pledge and whether Social Mobility is the forgotten part of Diversity.

So grab your favourite cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Nov 25, 202043:09
Cuppa and a chat with Katie Neeves from Cool2BTrans

Cuppa and a chat with Katie Neeves from Cool2BTrans

This week, I spill the tea with Katie Neeves. Katie gives a frank and open account of her life from childhood to adulthood, from experiencing gender dysphoria and identifying as a cross-dresser to the moment she realised she is a transgender woman. We also discuss representation and perceptions of trans people in the media and what businesses can do to be more inclusive, including the importance of trans awareness training.

Nov 20, 202045:42
What do Schitt's Creek and Diversity and Inclusion have in common?

What do Schitt's Creek and Diversity and Inclusion have in common?

On this week's episode, I'm joined by Rich Miles, CEO of the Diversity Standards Collective. We discuss how representation in media has started to evolve and how we are finally seeing a wider range of representation on TV and in media and advertising. We also discuss how brands such as Hotter are getting it right when it comes to target marketing and how TV show Schitt's Creek is finally giving us the representation we need on TV!


Hotter Advert = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syo7dda9_mk

So grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Nov 17, 202030:10
The road to Become.

The road to Become.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Aimee Gaudin and Zahrah Kazim the founders of Become. Become is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace.  Become. equip young women of colour with the skills and support they need to start their career, through mentorship, events and industry networking.

​Their goal is to increase the number of women of colour in senior positions and help to close the gender/race pay gap.

Find out more https://www.becometheprogramme.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeegaudin/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahrah-kazim/


#womeninbusiness 

Nov 10, 202028:25
What is the point in Diversity and Inclusion?

What is the point in Diversity and Inclusion?

To celebrate the launch of Dinc. The new social and professional networking App focussed on changing the narrative for people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to one of obtainable success and accomplishment.  They are a free to use community of networks, businesses and people collaborating and promoting positive inclusion and diversity, We invited back the Diversitea Avengers including some new faces.  We discuss the point of Diversity and inclusion and why it is so important to continue to be change agents.


Guest include

Stuart Blair - Texthelp

Devi Virdi  - Head of Diversity and Inclusion WHTT

Joe Colman - Diversity and Inclusion Ally and Employability advisor at NTU

Aimee Gaudin - Diversity and Inclusion Advocate and Founder of Become.

Saa Yalcin - Diversity and Inclusion Advocate and Talent Programme and Recruitment advisor at Citrix

Oct 30, 202001:17:03
Cuppa and a chat with Sophie Turner from #yesshecan

Cuppa and a chat with Sophie Turner from #yesshecan

In this episode, I have a great catch up over a cuppa with Sophie Turner, founder of #yesshecan. We chat about her career, moving from accountancy to business owner, and her journey that brought her to forming #yesshecan. We also talk about what is happening in business and the impact the Black Lives Matter movement has had on Sophie personally and professionally.

Oct 20, 202036:06
The problem with 'BAME'

The problem with 'BAME'

In this week's episode, we discuss the term 'BAME' and whether it is the right way to address Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in business as well as how far we take the term 'minority'.  We also discuss what more businesses can do to support employees from these backgrounds.


Edit - Saadet discusses the number of people who don't agree with the term BAME.  It is in fact 60%

Oct 13, 202055:29
Let's talk mental health

Let's talk mental health

In this episode, I'm joined by guests Ruth Saville, Daniella Turnbull and Jack Graves to talk about our personal experiences with mental health, including depression, anxiety, trauma and other disorders. We also discuss how businesses can better support employees with mental health difficulties and healthy coping mechanisms such as cooking, working out and even adding colour to our daily lives.

CW: suicide, eating disorders

Oct 06, 202001:09:37
The Inclusion Episode

The Inclusion Episode

The first episode of season 2 was recorded live as part of national inclusion week. In this episode, we discuss all things inclusion, with our guests sharing their own experiences of how they have felt both included and excluded not only at work but in life.

My guest include
Pat Caldwell - FundApps
Aimee Gaudin - Become
Charlotte Wells - Experian
Rich Miles - The Diversity Standards Collective
Steve Keith - The Branding Man
Jack - Dinc.
Sep 29, 202053:54
What does pride mean to you?

What does pride mean to you?

This weeks episode we are joined by members of the LGBTQ+ community and talk about what pride means to them. A big thanks again to my guests Brandon Ashford, Hannah Williamson, Sophie Turner, Charlotte Wells, Charlotte summers and Katie Neeves
Jun 23, 202012:59
Be A Lady They Said

Be A Lady They Said

We spill the tea this week on the viral video 'Be A Lady They Said', discussing how some of the messages may resonate in business and if the graphic images used throughout the video were needed to get the point across.

My guests are Vanessa Johnson-Burgess, Director of Inclusive Recruiting and Sophie Turner, founder of #YesSheCan

So sit back, pour yourself your favourite cuppa and enjoy!

Jun 10, 202030:10
Neurodiversitea.                               ☕️Neurodiversity in the workplace☕️

Neurodiversitea. ☕️Neurodiversity in the workplace☕️

On this episode we spill the tea on all things Neurodiversitea (see what we did there?!). Our guests include: Paige Randall, Nikki Hayford, Stuart Blair.   We discuss what employers can do to support more applications from neurodiverse talent, as well as how they can support them in the workplace and from home during Covid 19.  We also speak about what universities can do to be more inclusive of neurodiverse students at jobs fairs and through careers teams. So sit back, pour yourself your favourite cuppa and enjoy!

May 26, 202035:01
Don't Call Me Queer

Don't Call Me Queer

Hello and welcome to the first Diversitea podcast.

This month’s episode is called Don’t Call Me Queer - a discussion around the word queer, the pro’s and cons and why education is important if it is to become a recognised term in business.

The conversation then looks at the importance of LGBT representation in business – The benefits – The struggles. And why do so many people go back in the closet when they join a new business?

So, grab yourself your favourite cuppa, sit back, relax, and enjoy!


Hosted by Chris Allan

Special guests:

Alex Ehmke - Pink News

Hannah Williamson - AstraZeneca

Charlotte Summers - Freelance

Pat Caldwell - FundApps

Feb 17, 202032:57