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We like to set the tone on a Monday with an affirmation from our wise Client Consultant, Lornette. This week, it's all about Radical Acceptance:

Instead of dwelling on situations which are out of your control, focus on moving forward and giving your full attention to the things which need it.

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Apr 8
2 min

The Speakeasier with Mr Motivator: How can fitness be more inclusive?

Kicking off the new series, it gives us a ton of joy to welcome the original man of multi-coloured lycra, Mr Motivator MBE.

Feb 18
39 min

The Speakeasier with Lisa Power: Not capturing LGBT+ history? Surely it's a sin

In the middle of LGBT+ history month we’re joined by the brilliant LGBT+ history consultant and campaigner, Lisa Power MBE.

Feb 4
2 min

The Speakeasier with Sathnam Sanghera

Our first episode of 2021 welcomes the author and broadcaster Sathnam Sanghera.

Dec 1, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Greg Bunbury: Do we need more diversity in design?

We’re joined by Graphic Designer and D&I Consultant, Greg Bunbury, to look back at some of the most active moments of 2020.

Nov 11, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Samantha Renke: How can disability make business braver?

Samantha Renke talks to us about why brands should stop holding back when it comes to the representation of disability in the media.

Oct 7, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Asma Shah: How can we become anti-racist?

We chat with Asma Shah about how we can work together to become actively and intellectually anti-racist.

Aug 26, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Sulaiman Khan: Can creativity be disabled?

This week on The Speakeasier we talk to Sulaiman Khan, founder and Chief Purpose Officer at ThisAbility.

Aug 12, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Mursal Saiq: Can we eat our way to inclusion?

In episode 11 of The Speakeasier, we talk to Mursal Saiq, Founder and Director of Cue Point London.

Aug 5, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Jasvir Singh: Why do we need South Asian Heritage Month?

We chat to Jasvir Singh, co-founder of South Asian Heritage Month, about what he hopes it will do for South Asian communities.

Jul 29, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Judi Love: Can we have a laugh anymore?

We discuss comedy’s place in the serious global troubles we face today, whether it can help heal cultural divides.

Jul 22, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Sheldon Mills: Where are all the Black leaders?

Sheldon explains the roles both family members and senior colleagues played in shaping and preparing him for leadership.

Jul 15, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Elliott Rae: How do we navigate race in the workplace?

In this week’s episode of The Speakeasier we speak to Elliott Rae about navigating race in the workplace.

Jun 25, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Pragya Agarwal: What is unconscious bias?

In this episode of The Speakeasier, we talk to Dr Pragya Sgarwal, the author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias.

Jun 17, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Iain Dale & Denise Headley: Whose voices do we really need to hear today?

Two weeks ago, we were struck by a compelling new voice on the radio - a caller speaking out about racial issues.

Jun 10, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with Jan Gooding: Is there Pride without protest?

Our guest, Jan Gooding, takes us deep into the world of diversity and inclusion.

Jun 3, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier with June Sarpong OBE: Where does diversity and inclusion go from here?

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to pick up pace, we ask June Sarpong: Where does diversity and inclusion go from here?

May 26, 2020
1 min

The Speakeasier: Ramadan Reflections with Mohamed Mohamed

This episode of The Speakeasier podcast explores what life has been like for a practicing Muslim man living through a Ramadan like no other.

May 12, 2020
2 min

The Speakeasier: Introducing our new diversity podcast

The PC police just called and confirmed that, no, you are not allowed to say that anymore and, yes, it is indeed ridiculous.

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