Diversity Alliance Talks

At Diversity Alliance, as we start the new year we want to begin 2024 with fresh perspectives on DE&I in the events industry. In Part Two of the DEI Insights in 2023 series we continue to share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.   In this episode, I share DE&I insights and revisit our most popular and insightful podcast clips. Throughout the episode, you will gain valuable insights on:   Training on Deaf Awareness, Accessible Event Planning and Improving Policies for Events with Meg Strahle Challenging Stereotypes, Inclusive Hiring Practices and Supporting Career Development in all Stages of the Workplace with Claire Derrick Creating Sensory Friendly Spaces, Neurodivergent Collaboration and the Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptation with Daniel Brooke Accessible Wellbeing Resources, Tailored Wellbeing Initiatives and the Importance of Employee Feedback and Collaboration with Jenny Okolo   For more valuable resources, visit our website at www.diversityalliance.co.uk.  

As we approach the end of 2023, I want to have a moment of reflection, share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.   In this episode, I share my most impactful DE&I insights and revisit clips from our most popular podcasts. In this episode, I share valuable insights on:   Exploring Muslim Faith, Inclusive Events & Education with Natasha Butt Gender Equality, Pay Equity & Female Empowerment with Natalie Campbell Recruitment, Talent, & Being Your Authentic Self with Alasdair Moore Advocating for the Transgender Community & The Importance of Personal Responsibility with Thea Bardot   For more valuable resources, visit our website at www.diversityalliance.co.uk

This month at Diversity Alliance, our campaign is centred around Disability Awareness Month. In this episode I catch up with Meg Strahle, who shares profound insights into her firsthand experience of living with hearing loss and we delve into how she navigates the events industry journey. Our conversation sheds light on what event industry professionals should be mindful of to support individuals with disabilities in terms of inclusion and accessibility. Together we address the following key points: 🌈 Meg's personal journey and experiences with hearing loss in the workplace 🌈 The challenges Meg faced in securing opportunities in the events industry and her encounters with exclusion 🌈 The impact of event technology on mental health, accessibility, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities 🌈 Real-world examples illustrating issues within the events industry that have adversely affected people with disabilities 🌈 Suggestions for how workplaces can enhance support and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities Meg's Further Learning Recommendation: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladu The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang WATCH THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE LIVE ON 29.11.23 : https://lnk.bio/DiversityAlliance Meet our contributor, Meg Strahle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megstrahle/ Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk

This month at Diversity Alliance, we're campaigning for Disability Awareness Month. This episode offers a fantastic learning experience, packed with valuable insights that can equip event industry professionals with the knowledge they need to know on disability inclusion and accessibility in the events industry.   Together Lizzy and I covered: Lizzy's journey towards advocacy for accessibility in the events industry  The importance of event management degrees evolving to understanding the importance of accessibility and inclusion in events  Best practices, strategies and ideas to improve accessibility and inclusion  The Inclusive Event Design Playbook and how this guide can help the industry   Lizzy's Further Learning Recommendation: Ted Talk I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | Stella Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw Ted Talk No Arms, No Matter | Mike Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-jgpGr4Ek Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Design-Creating-Inclusive-Environments/dp/0470399139   WATCH THE BITESIZE YOUTUBE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRL5nXNFwewbSG9xAHUR0A   Meet our contributor, Lizzy Eaton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzy-eaton/   Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk  ® 2023 Diversity Alliance. All rights reserved

In our final episode for Black History Month I'm thrilled to share the insights and experiences from the latest Black Excellence Confab, this podcast episode focused on how we can build diverse supply chains.   In this episode, we delve into . . .    The current issues with supply chains   Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains Advice and guidance from our host Gabrielle Austen Browne and special guest Tinique Hay as well as our valued members in attendance   This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series. When listening to these insights from our confab, our goals for you are: To listen to experiences and stories related to opportunities and challenges when supporting Black businesses and talent. To gain knowledge and tools that can enhance diversity and inclusion so you can encompass best practices, resources, and effective strategies. Empower you to take actionable steps and implement the insights that resonate with you, contributing to meaningful change. Develop your own solutions to drive innovation beyond Black History Month. Stay tuned for more exciting conversations like this, and make sure to mark your calendars for the next Diversity Alliance confab! Tinique’s LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiniquehayeventplanner/⁠⁠ Tinique’s Website: ⁠⁠https://www.hayevents.co.uk/⁠⁠ Download Tinique's Free Event Planning Checklist Here: ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/hayevents⁠⁠ Head to our website to find resources and subscribe to our newsletter ⁠⁠www.diversityalliance.com⁠  

This podcast episode is an exclusive, full-length episode from the recent Black Excellence Confab event, which was hosted by the Diversity Alliance in honour of Black History Month. We delve into topics such as building diverse supply chains and nurturing Black talent. This special episode features:  Diverse supplier networks and supporting Black talent in the event industry   Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains and leverage Black excellence Episode includes advice from me (Gabby) and special guest Tinique Hay, as well as our valued members who attended the fostering diverse supply chains and supporting Black talent.   This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series and our goals for you are:   To listen and learn from experiences and stories related to opportunities and challenges in supporting Black businesses and talent. Absorb knowledge and collect tools that can enhance diversity and inclusion so you can encompass best practices, resources, and effective strategies. Empower you to take actionable steps and implement the insights that resonate with you, contributing to meaningful change. To foster collaboration within our collective, empowering you to develop your own solutions to drive innovation beyond Black History Month.   Stay tuned for more exciting conversations like this, and make sure to mark your calendars for the next Diversity Alliance confab!    - Catch up on Diversity Alliance's Black History Month Podcast Series -    11th of October : Supporting Black Talent Excellence Podcast Episode - Confab Insights    18th of October : Full Black History Month Special Confab Release   COMING SOON:  25th of October : Building Diverse Supply Chains Podcast Episode - Confab Insights Tinique’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiniquehayeventplanner/⁠ Tinique’s Website: ⁠https://www.hayevents.co.uk/⁠ Download Tinique's Free Event Planning Checklist Here: ⁠https://subscribepage.io/hayevents⁠ Head to our website to find resources and subscribe to our newsletter ⁠www.diversityalliance.com⁠  

In this episode I am thrilled to share the insights and experiences from our latest Black Excellence Confab, this podcast episode is focused on the excellence of Black talent for Black History Month.   In this episode, we delve into . . .    The experiences of Black talent in the events industry and beyond  Insights into how we can support Black talent and what can be done on a practical level Big thanks to our special guest Tinique Hay, as well as our valued members who shared their insights during this confab! This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series. Where you can: Listen and learn from personal experiences and stories related to the opportunities and challenges for Black businesses and talent. Gain knowledge and tools to enhance diversity and inclusion that in compass best practices, resources, and effective strategies. We hope it helps listeners to develop their own solutions that drive innovation beyond Black History Month! Stay tuned for more exciting conversations like this, and make sure to mark your calendars for the next Diversity Alliance confab!   Stay Tuned for Part 2:   18th of October : Full Black History Month Special Confab Release on YouTube 25th of October : Building Diverse Supply Chains Podcast Episode - Confab Insights on this podcast. Tinique’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiniquehayeventplanner/ Tinique’s Website: https://www.hayevents.co.uk/ Download Tinique's Free Event Planning Checklist Here: https://subscribepage.io/hayevents Head to our website to find resources and subscribe to our newsletter www.diversityalliance.com  

This month's focus is on intersectionality and for the second episode I had a super interesting and raw conversation with Bee Gilmore - the founder of Softboi, Talent & Brand Manager, Facilitator and Mentor. Together Bee and I covered:  🌈 Best practices for working with marginalised and under-represented voices in organisations. 🌈 How you can have impactful conversations about professionalism, identity, and leadership in the workplace 🌈 How to approach the creation of safe spaces where individuals with intersecting identities can feel heard and valued. 🌈 Insights from Bee on how they have helped companies scale their customer bases by focusing on inclusion and intersectionality in community-building. 🌈 Book recommendations for intersectionality awareness. WATCH THE BITESIZE PODCAST EPISODE - out on the 27th September! Meet our contributor, Bee Gilmore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bee-gilmore-84aab080/ Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk 

This month Diversity Alliance are campaigning for Intersectionality Awareness Month and for the first episode we had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr Elsa Zekeng a Strategy Consultant, Trustee and Advisory Board Member and a Forbes Featured Science-Entrepreneur.  Dr Elsa and I covered:    ❤️‍🩹 Dr Elsa Zekeng professional journey as a Science-Entrepreneur in health care  ❤️‍🩹 Addressing gender disparities in science and entrepreneurship  ❤️‍🩹 Understanding the diverse needs and perspectives in different regions and communities  ❤️‍🩹 Outbreak of the Ebola virus and what you can learn from her application of intersectionality in policy engagement and community outreach  ❤️‍🩹 Ideas for collaborative efforts in corporate and non-profit sectors for inclusion ❤️‍🩹 How to leverage intersectional expertise for diversity and inclusion as a Non-Executive Director ❤️‍🩹 Dr Elsa book recommendations for intersectionality awareness (head to the end of the episode, it's a goodie!)     WATCH THE MINI VERSION on our YouTube channel, live on the 13th of September: https://lnk.bio/DiversityAlliance    Meet our contributor, Elsa Zekeng: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elsa-zekeng-b5064266/   Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk   

This month we are campaigning for Neurodiversity Awareness Month and for the second episode we had an insightful conversation with Daniel Brooke the CEO & Director of Neurodiversity Specialists who shared many practical tips you can easily implement into your organisation or improve your awareness. Together Daniel and I covered: 🧠 Daniel's personal journey with Neurodiversity 🧠 Unique approaches for supporting neurodivergent individuals in finding meaningful employment 🧠 How to create a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent employees throughout their journey in the workplace 🧠 Learn about Neurodiversity Specialists and its benefits for organisations and their neurodiverse workforce 🧠 Book recommendations to help continue your learning and understanding WATCH THE BITESIZE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE 30TH AUG Daniel's Neurodiversity Recommendation: Check out Loop Earplugs👂https://www.loopearplugs.com/ Daniel's Book Recommendations: 📚 Neurodiversity at Work: Drive Innovation, Performance and Productivity with a Neurodiverse Workforce: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neurodiversity-Work-Performance-Productivity-Neurodiverse/dp/1398600245 Check out Neurodiversity Specialists resources: https://neurodiversity-specialists.co.uk/ Meet our contributor, Daniel Brooke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-brooke/ Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk