The Diverse Minds Podcast

Leyla Okhai

The podcast that talks about race equality and wellbeing for a busy modern world through inspiring stories, interviews and case studies. Brought to you by Leyla Okhai, CEO of Diverse Minds UK and former Head of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre at Imperial College London. We provide insights from diverse thought leaders in race equality, wellbeing and mental health to increase your understanding and enable you to make positive changes in your life with ease. read less
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#239 South Asian Women and Burnout with Neelu Kaur
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#239 South Asian Women and Burnout with Neelu Kaur
Welcome to the 238th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This week, we're diving into burnout and its impact on South Asian women.To help us navigate this important topic is executive coach and keynote speaker, Neelu Kaur.Neelu has some great insights to share, and if you'd like to learn more about burnout in general, be sure to check out episode #114, Identifying and Combatting Burnout.About my guestNeelu is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach focusing on leadership development, self-advocacy, and burnout management for Fortune 500 Enterprises teams such as Sony Music, Google, Ernst & Young, RBC, and Jefferies to name a few. In 2023, Neelu published ‘Be Your Own Cheerleader,’ which focuses on self-advocacy for underrepresented voices in the workplace. She holds a bachelor's from NYU Stern School of Business, a master's degree in social & organizational psychology from Columbia University, and she is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach from the NLP Center of New York.In today’s show on Women and BurnoutAbout Neelu and what she’s working on. [02:19]Her Journey to becoming an executive coach [03:49]What the term “burnout” means to her. [05:24]Actionable strategies to reduce employee burnout in the workplace. [08:52]Neelu's top three tips for good mental health. [11:24] Quotes on Women and BurnoutI like to stay in my lane, and my lane is in the workplace.I find that South Asians have a very hard time sharing their concerns and needs, and that can lead to burnout.Burnout is managing the day-to-day stresses of life.When we get overwhelmed and can’t focus, that’s an indication of burnout.Do not reach for your phone for the first hour of your morning. Resources on Women and BurnoutListen to Episode #114: Identifying and Combatting BurnoutVisit her websiteCheck out her book Be Your Own CheerleaderFollow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and InstagramJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#238 Shake up your Women's Network
19-03-2024
#238 Shake up your Women's Network
Welcome to the 238th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s International Women’s History Month. So, this month’s series is about bringing women away from the stereotypes and masks.In today’s show on Shake up your Women's NetworkAbout my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:41]Why I decided to make an episode on this topic [01:18]What can be done to create systemic change. [04:16]Points to consider when trying to create systemic change. [05:24]Quotes on Shake up your Women's NetworkYou have to think about the bigger picture.Try to be as inclusive as possible.Think about core hours.I really think that women’s networks are super important.Having a lovely lunch event doesn’t really move the dial in the right wayResources on Shake up your Women's NetworkEpisode #217 Facing Difficult ConversationsEpisode #185 Imposter Syndrome vs Frustration PhenomenonEpisode #205 Cultural Perspectives on Imposter SyndromeEverywomen handoutCanada Gender Equity Systemic Change Tip SheetThe National Center for Women & Information Technology Systemic Change ModelsWhat is feminist systems change? by Tatiana Fraser on MediumHear my opinion about Imposter Syndrome hereJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#237 Unmasking the Mask with Marie Loney
12-03-2024
#237 Unmasking the Mask with Marie Loney
Welcome to the 237th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. In last week's episode, I discussed the need for systemic change to truly inspire and encourage inclusion.Today, we're exploring the concept of "unmasking the mask" with my fellow coaching colleague, Marie Loney.About my guestMarie is a Wellbeing Executive Coach, who employs a person-centred approach to her practice. With over 20 years of experience in facilitation, training, and executive coaching, she specialises in enhancing mental fitness, productivity, stress management, resilience, and psychological safety.This focus fosters highly collaborative environments, building trust across teams, businesses, clients, and markets.Having personally faced stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout in prior roles, Marie decided to specialise in wellbeing. She supports her clients in developing the mental fitness and wellbeing skills necessary for a sustainable work/life balance.Her proficiency lies in dissecting situations and guiding clients to develop tools that enable them to navigate their journeys in a healthy manner.Marie places wellbeing at the core of her coaching, recognising its pivotal role in improving employee engagement, performance, and overall business success. Her coaching methodology is tailored to support professionals to evolve their mental fitness and foster a culture of wellbeing within their organisations.Her extensive expertise spans leadership, wellbeing, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) across diverse sectors, including beauty, fashion, education, medical communications, pharma, charity, art, banking, and media with a global reach, Marie recently spearheaded an initiative in collaboration with the British Beauty Council for British Beauty Week 2023. The initiative aimed to guide consumers on a transformative journey of self-discovery by prompting them to contemplate the significance of inner beauty.Encouraging individuals to unmask their faces and turn their focus inward, the initiative sparked engaging discussions on the profound connection between inner beauty, outer appearance, and broader aspects of personal identity.In today’s show on Unmasking the MaskAbout Marie and what she’s working on at the moment. [03:12]What the term "inner beauty" means to her [07:32]Challenges global majority women face at work in being true to themselves. [09:11]How workplaces can support the idea of inner beauty. [15:53]Marie's top three tips for good mental health. [19:17] Quotes on Unmasking the MaskThe challenge that we have is that we have these norms of what beauty looks like.I always start my day well.Women of colour are a spectrum of shades, and we should be accommodated.We are all beautiful.External beauty we praise. Internal beauty, not so much. Resources on Unmasking the MaskVisit Marie's websiteFollow her on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramFollow Glow Consultancy London on Linkedin and FacebookJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#236 Inspiring Inclusion?
05-03-2024
#236 Inspiring Inclusion?
Welcome to the 236th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s International Women’s History Month. So this month’s series is about bringing women away from the stereotypes and masks.In today’s show on Inspiring InclusionAbout my TEDx Wolverhampton talk. [00:44]One of the key challenges of advancing gender equality. [01:23]The second theme for International Women’s Day. [01:50]One thing we can do to shift patriarchal systems. [04:11]The need to amplify the voices of feminist change-makers. [05:40]Quotes on Inspiring InclusionWe have to think systematically about change.We need to go a lot deeper to shift patriarchal systems.We have to tackle social injustice.Systemic change needs to address and improve social and cultural systemsWe need to have these constant conversations about power.Resources on Inspiring InclusionEpisode #177 Poverty and Mental Health Episode #178 Tackling Social InjusticeEpisode #179 Campaigning against Poverty to support Mental HealthEpisode #193 Anxiety Linked to the Climate CrisisEpisode #194 Parents for FutureEpisode #195 Colonial Legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #196 How Divestment Links to Mental HealthEpisode #206 Making Climate Justice AccessibleJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#232 Equity in the Aviation Industry with Nzinga Orgill
06-02-2024
#232 Equity in the Aviation Industry with Nzinga Orgill
Welcome to the 232nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast.  It is Race Equality Week, running from February 5th to 11th.Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting hundreds of thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. This week, I am speaking to Nzinga Orgill, Founder and CEO of Avi-I Solutions to talk about equity in the aviation industry.About my guestNzinga Orgill has redefined the aviation landscape with her pioneering leadership. With nearly two decades of experience, Nzinga has transitioned from frontline roles at Heathrow Airport to reshaping the industry's future through Avi-I Solutions. Her impactful work not only champions accessibility, equity, and inclusion but also delivers substantial financial and reputation benefits for the organisations fortunate enough to collaborate with her.Nzinga's commitment to inclusivity and innovation positions Avi-I Solutions as a trailblazer, not just navigating the skies but creating a future where every passenger's journey is an inclusive, enriching experience. Through her dynamic leadership, Nzinga sparks critical conversations, cultivates financial success, and elevates organisational reputations.In today’s showAbout Nzinga and what she’s working on at the moment. [03:33]What the term “equity” means to her. [09:30]The biggest challenges for passengers accessing support in airports. [14:50]What airports can do to shift the status quo and integrate culture, legal resilience, and inclusion. [19:44]Her top three mental health tips. [28:16]QuotesI love the term equity.We are born different and we should be able to embrace our differences.People deserve to be sent off how they want to be sent off.I know that for many people, travelling can be stressful.Flying can be one of the most nerve-racking things that we do, but it doesn’t have to be.ResourcesVisit Nzinga's websiteFollow her on LinkedInJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#230 Healthy Functioning with a Heart and Mind Connection with Dr Magdalena Bak-Maier
23-01-2024
#230 Healthy Functioning with a Heart and Mind Connection with Dr Magdalena Bak-Maier
Welcome to the 230th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. We welcome the New Year with a series on heart and mind connection. I am speaking with Dr Magdalena Bak-Maier this week about healthy functioning with a heart and mind connection.About my guestDr Magdalena Bak-Maier is a mental health and well-being expert, educator, neuroscientist and leading coach-therapist. Her unique heart, mind, body and spirit approach helps people navigate life, lead and heal by tapping into the full power of their nervous system.Magdalena teaches minds to feel and hearts to think. She believes that talent is not in short supply, but healthy people are! She works to change this through 1:1 clinics, education and consultancy.She is the creator of the Grid method for health, results and success. The crucial insight she made is that healthy people are good at balancing work, life, career and self-care, which we can all learn to do.Grid supports mental health and well-being in students and adults and has been selected for sharing at the Columbia University Coaching Conference, Positive Psychology Congress as well as US National Public Radio and Guardian Masterclass series. Magdalena’s current work explores Grid's use of ineffective habit change and burnout recovery.Her most recent project is a 12-month goal-setting adventure designed to support people in recovering their agency and confidence through tangible results and a training module for Oxford University Press on healthy workplace cultures.To take the Grid method into the world, Magdalena trains other coaches and managers in this powerful approach and offers Grid workshops and keynotes.You can learn more about her work at www.maketimecount.com or via LinkedIn, follow her YouTube channel, or explore her books. Whatever you do, make your health and well-being a key priority.  The world needs you.In today’s showAbout and what she’s currently working on [02:41]How she became an author and a changemaker. [03:19]What the term “heart and mind connection” mean to her? [05:20]Frameworks that help people connect heart and mind together. [08:43]Her top 3 mental health tips. [11:38]QuotesMy road to authorship was partly aspirational and accidental.Listening to your heart is important.So often, we talk ourselves out of things using purely rational.Connection is all about team work and linking yourself to other people.Self -care is not just about sleep and good nutrition. It’s also about attending to your mind, heart, body and spirit.Resources for a Career with Heart and MindVisit Dr Magdalena's websiteFollow her on LinkedIn, LinkedIn MTC, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Instagram MBMListen to Episode #210: Writing and Mental HealthCheck out Episode #211: Creative Writing and Mental Health with Jim HallListen to Episode #212: The Power of Journaling with Greta SolomonCheck out Episode #213: Ancestral Legacies and Writing with Jackee HolderJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#229 Coaching with Collage with Andrèa Watts
16-01-2024
#229 Coaching with Collage with Andrèa Watts
Welcome to the 229th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. January is focused on heart and mind connection. To join me on this episode is Andréa Watts.About my guestAndréa Watts is the first specialist in coaching with collage and founded UnglueYou®, her coaching business in 2012. Her passion for her subject stems from her belief that we are all creative and hold a wealth of untapped wisdom and intuition in our unconscious. Andréa’s vision is:“To see the Collage Coaching Technique™ used globally as a creative coaching tool for releasing people’s potential”.To enable this ambition, she delivers ICF and AC approved training for coaches on using her 3 stage framework, the Collage Coaching Technique™. She also guest lectures on Coach Psychology programmes at several London Universities, was honorary lecturer at City, University London and the Coaching in Context module lead at Birkbeck University.To further share her knowledge and passion for creativity in coaching Andréa authored ‘Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool: A Comprehensive Resource for Coaches and Psychologists’, published by Routledge in 2022.As an experienced coach, facilitator, trainer and speaker, in addition to her 1-1 coaching, her clients include Google, Imperial College London, Moët Hennessey, The United States Air Force and Jenny Garrett OBE.In today’s showAbout Andrea and what she’s working on at the moment [02:20]What does the term “well-being” mean to her. [06:09]How Collage connects both heart and mind. [08:40]What workplaces can do to introduce collaging into team building practices. [12:33]Her top three mental health tips. [10:20] Quotes The process of collage is an art form.The heart and mind inform each other.Our emotions are really important.It’s important to practice mindfulness.Do something creative. ResourcesTop-Tips for Introducing an Arts-Based Method when Working with TeamsVisit Andrea's websiteFollow her on LinkedIn and YoutubeSign up to her mailing listSend her an emailJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#226 2023 The Year in Review
26-12-2023
#226 2023 The Year in Review
Welcome to the 226th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. On today’s episode, I’m going to be giving you a round-up of 2023 and the reflections from this year.In today’s showAbout today’s episode. [00:33]Why I chose “ease” as my word of the year. [02:16]A month-by-month recap of 2023. [03:15]My 2024 word of the year. [19:29]QuotesThis has been my 6th full year of business and an unexpected one.You have to choose your word of the year carefully.Things do happen. They just happen differently.I’m honoured to have been listed on the 2024 Diversity Power listThis year has been one of learning and giving myself space. ResourcesEpisode #174: 2022 The Year in ReviewEpisode #91: Elevating Teen Self-EsteemEpisode #180: Intersectionality for LGBTQ+ History MonthEpisode #183: LGBTQ+ Black Health ExperiencesEpisode #181: How to support LGBTQ+ Mental Health at WorkEpisode #182: Transitioning in FamiliesEpisode #186: Celebrating the International Day of HappinessEpisode #188: The Top 5 Inclusion Workplace MistakesEpisode #189: Ensuring People’s Rights at WorkEpisode #190: Improving Gender Diversity in FinanceEpisode #191: The Conscious WorkplaceEpisode #201: Friendship and Mental HealthEpisode #193: Anxiety Linked to the Climate CrisisEpisode #194: Parents for FutureEpisode #195: Colonial legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #196: How Divestment Links to Mental HealthEpisode #197: Building your Personal BrandEpisode #198: Transactional vs Transformational ChangesEpisode #199: Failing ForwardEpisode #200: 200th Episode CelebrationEpisode #202: Intersectional FriendshipsEpisode #203: What kind of South Asian are you?Episode #204: Flipping the Definition of SuccessEpisode #205: Cultural Perspectives on Imposter SyndromeEpisode #206: How to be a Mentally Healthy ProfessionalEpisode #207: Making Climate Justice AccessibleEpisode #24: People of colour, sex and mental healthEpisode #214: Saluting our Sisters Episode #215: Reconnect Retreats Episode #216: Telling the Stories of African Women Episode #217: Facing Difficult Conversations Episode #218: Workplace Behaviour Change Journeys Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#225 Workplace Wellbeing Trends for 2024
19-12-2023
#225 Workplace Wellbeing Trends for 2024
Welcome to the 225th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. On today’s episode, I am going to be talking about what I think workplace well-being trends for 2024 will be. In today’s showWhy I decided to make this episode. [02:25]The current state of the workforce in 2023. [03:17]Some stats about workplace dynamics. [03:59]What I believe the trends for 2024 will be. [05:21]About the ageing population in the UK. [15:08]QuotesWork-life balance has gone out the window.2023 seemed much harder than 2020 or 2022 in terms of workplace dynamics.Workplace dynamics is vital and is not going anywhere.The most common cause of stress is work-related stressThere are more women than ever in the UK workforce right now. Resources Champion HealthEngaging and Managing a Multigenerational WorkforceUK workplace diversity and inclusion progress has stalled.Race at Work Charter 2023 reportThe majority of UK workers are motivated by climate changeEpisode #193: Climate change and anxietyEpisode #195: Colonial legacies and Climate ChangeEpisode #206: Making Climate Justice AccessibleEpisode #68: Still too scared to talk about race?Episode #111: Black women in MenopauseBonus Episode: Why Resilience Isn’t A Sticking PlasterJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#224 The Barriers for Disabled Entrepreneurs
12-12-2023
#224 The Barriers for Disabled Entrepreneurs
Welcome to the 224th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It’s Disability History Month, so on today’s episode, I am going to be talking about disabled entrepreneurship and its complexities due to the barriers society presents.In today’s showWhy I decided to make an episode on this topic. [01:28]Some statistics about disabled entrepreneurship [02:06]What do the terms “entrepreneurship and disability” mean. [03:50]How disabled entrepreneurs are affected in society. [10:20]What workplaces can do to help disabled entrepreneurs [12:37]QuotesDisabled entrepreneurs have proven themselves to be innovators.25% of small business owners are disabled or have a health condition.At its core, an entrepreneur can be defined as someone who starts their own business.Disabled entrepreneurs face severe funding difficulties.There’s a lack of focus on investment opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs. ResourcesBusiness Without BarriersDisabled entrepreneurs face severe funding inequity resulting in £500 million in missed revenue in the UK.Check out Episode #16: Disability History Month: The Disability MovementListen to Episode #21: How staff networks Shape the cultureCheck out Episode #88: Talking Sense for deaf AwarenessListen to Episode #119: Universal Design and why it’s so importantJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#223 Diversity and Inclusion Architecture with Toby Mildon
05-12-2023
#223 Diversity and Inclusion Architecture with Toby Mildon
Welcome to the 222nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind. Today we are focussing on cross-cultural parenting and to join me is Carolina Albuerne Rodriguez.About my guestToby Mildon is a Diversity and inclusion Architect who is passionate about creating diverse workplaces and cultures that are inclusive. He has helped some of the UK's largest companies, including the BBC, Deloitte, Sony, and HarperCollins Publishing, improve staff retention, brand innovation, productivity, and performance.Toby's lifelong passion for Diversity and Inclusion stems from his personal and professional experiences with inequality, and his belief that building a culture of inclusive growth is essential for organisational success.Toby's Inclusive Growth Culture Programme helps businesses implement real change and avoid shallow and superficial diversity initiatives. If a company has more than 250 employees or intends to grow to this size, Toby is the right person to help drive the business forward and achieve new heights.He speaks passionately about how moving beyond superficial diversity initiatives and building a culture of inclusive growth is essential. It addresses the underlying issues of inequality and creates a sustainable framework for continued growth and success.Toby's book, Inclusive Growth: Future-proof your Business by creating a Diverse Workplace, provides a practical framework that enables you to deliver a sustainable, diverse and inclusive workplace that allows your organisation to grow.The book helps you understand how to strategically align diversity and inclusion to organisational growth, change the culture and motivate senior leaders to ‘walk the talk’ for inclusivity, design and implement a sustainable inclusivity infrastructure, work as a whole organisation rather than in HR isolation, and celebrate your inclusivity to become an employer of choice in your industry.In today’s showAbout Toby and what he’s working on at the moment. [02:23]How he became a diversity and inclusion architect. [03:40]What the term "disability inclusion" means to him. [06:09]The biggest challenge for people with disabilities when it comes to accessing support. [10:06]His top 3 mental health tips. [18:25] QuotesDisability inclusion is about including disabled people.It’s surprising how many organisations neglect to include disability when they talk about diversity.There’s been an increase in awareness and conversation about invisible disability.The current government don’t have a good track record when it comes to supporting disabled people.I believe that corporations can learn from entrepreneurs. ResourcesFollow Toby on LinkedIn and TwitterVisit his websiteJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.
#222 Cross-Cultural Parenting with Carolina Albuerne Rodriguez
28-11-2023
#222 Cross-Cultural Parenting with Carolina Albuerne Rodriguez
Welcome to the 222nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind. Today we are focussing on cross-cultural parenting and to join me is Carolina Albuerne Rodriguez.About my guestWith 20 years dedicated to the third sector, I've been a steadfast advocate for human rights, specialising in issues like refugee protection, human trafficking, torture, and access to justice.My academic journey, marked by a focus on Postcolonial Literature and a Post Graduate Diploma in Conflict, Security, and Development, laid the groundwork for my deep understanding of complex challenges.A pivotal achievement in my career was leading the Good Practice and Partnerships Team at Refugee Action—the first infrastructure-dedicated team in the UK to cater to the needs of the refugee and migrant sector.This initiative built capacity within third-sector organisations and integrated collaboration, early action and access to justice whilst driving systemic change. In various roles, from volunteer to board chair, I've gained a holistic perspective on the not-for-profit sector. Fundraising and project development have been integral to my journey, showcasing my commitment to driving meaningful change. My passion lies in co-creating transformative strategies for secure, stable, and agile organisations. Over seven years, I've supported a team working with 300+ organisations across the UK, providing valuable insights into the sector's challenges and opportunities. My mission is to foster change, bringing organisations and funders together for a future prepared and eager to embrace positive transformation. In today’s showAbout Carolina and what being a parent means to her. [02:30]Her thoughts around parenting cross-culturally. [06:36]What the term “anti-racist parenting” means to her. [13:59]Some things workplaces can do to discuss and create safe spaces for cross-cultural parenting. [20:53]Her top three mental health tips. [26:23] Quotes Parenting for me is unique.There are loads of pros and cons of being a solo parent.Language has been very important in bringing up my son.I’m very used to a lot more diversity.There’s still very little employers are doing to support parents. Resources Follow Carolina on LinkedIn and TwitterJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC
#221 Wellbeing in Parenting with Dr Naomi Irvine
21-11-2023
#221 Wellbeing in Parenting with Dr Naomi Irvine
Welcome to the 221st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind. Today we are focussing on wellbeing and to join me on the podcast is Dr Naomi Irvine. About my guestDr Naomi Irvine specialises in helping leaders improve their relationships and results in complex organisations, through Fierce Conversations, gender empowerment, personal effectiveness, leadership development, and coaching and mentoring.Her services support organisations to maximise retention of valued staff members, attract a diverse workforce, build resilience and creativity, and promote the advancement of under-represented groups.She has trained in fierce conversations and interventions to support organizational change. She delivers mandatory qualities training and bespoke away days for the third sector as well as leadership development for emergent leaders in the higher education sector and knowledge transfer particularly with research culture in STEM. She's had a career that spans many organizations, with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, followed by being a research associate and working at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Leicester. Now she's the owner of Dr. Naomi Unlimited and I'm delighted to have her on the show to talk more about parenting with well-being in mind as a professional running her own business.In today’s showAbout Dr Naomi and what she’s working on at the moment [01:59]A summary of her parenting journey so far. [03:57]What the term “parenting with wellbeing in mind” mean to her. [06:54]Her biggest challenge when it comes to talking to her kids about mental well-being. [11:12]Her top three mental health tips. [25:12]QuotesI was a great parent until I had kids.I wear different hats.As I’ve become more experienced as a parent, the less I know about parenting.People parent boys and girls differently.Keeping life going is not all for me.ResourcesFollow Dr. Naomi on LinkedInJoin my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthWork with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1
#220 Raising Anti-Racist Children with Keon West
14-11-2023
#220 Raising Anti-Racist Children with Keon West
Welcome to the 220th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. November is all about parenting with equity and well-being in mind.Our first guest for the series is the brilliant Prof Keon West! Someone I have known since working at Oxford, and someone I am very proud to know.About my guestKeon West is a Professor of Social Psychology who specialises in bias and bias reduction. A fundamentally international thinker, Keon was born in Trinidad, raised in Jamaica and educated at Macalester (in Minnesota, USA), the Sorbonne (in Paris, France) and Oxford (in Oxford, UK) under a Rhodes Scholarship.He currently works at Goldsmiths, part of the University of London. He's published over 75 empirical articles which have been cited over 2000 times in the wider academic literature.He's served on the governing board of multiple national and international psychological societies including the British Psychological Society and the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (in which he served as president from 2020 - 2021).   A deep believer in the importance of good science communication, as well as good science, Professor West appears regularly on television and radio as an expert on prejudice and improving intergroup relations. He's also the author of 2 lay books - (1) Skewed: Decoding Media Bias published by Howes and currently available on audible and (2) The Science of Racism, published by MacMillan with an agreed release date in early 2025. He is and has always been Black. In today’s showAbout Prof Keon and what he’s working on at the moment. [02:10]What the term “anti-racist parenting” means to him. [07:33]The biggest challenge about having conversations about racism with children. [12:05]What workplaces can do to understand the need of parents. [23:15]His top three mental health tips. [28:12] Quotes I grew up as a black person in a black country.I want people to start having new conversations about racism.What really frustrates me is when people flatly claim that racism doesn’t occur.I won’t be one of those people who say personal experiences trump science.I don’t try to take on everything on my own. Resources Visit Prof Keon's websiteCheck out his citationsListen to I Can't Be RacistDownload my new audiobook - SKEWEDHave a media query? Contact his agent, Jo Wander: email | 07771 760 226Join my Mailing List and receive my free e-book hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health Work with meHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCOne hour focused Sessions £150 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for OrganisationsComplete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing 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 next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.