DC Diversity Dive

DC Diversity Dive Episode 13: 55 Years of Pride

🏳️‍🌈 In today’s episode, we honour the Legacy of Stonewall. As we commemorate Pride Month, we reflect on the historic Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement that continues to inspire the fight for equality and acceptance around the world.

DC Diversity Dive Episode 12: World Health Day

In what ways can we prioritise health on a global scale, breaking down stigma and increasing access to support and treatment?
 
Tune in to today’s discussion recognising World Health Day, as we honour the milestones achieved and acknowledge the ongoing challenges 🎙️
 
In today’s episode, our host Sylvia Ingle is joined by guest speakers Emma Newman, Senior Marketing Manager, Neal Almajzoub, Senior Analyst and Victoria Beckett, Internal Communications Manager. Together, they explore the complexities of health advocacy and discuss strategies to promote awareness and access to support worldwide.

DC Diversity Dive Episode 11: Women's History Month

Welcome to episode 11 of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations.
 
In this episode we recognise Women’s History Month, reflecting on the progress that has been made in advancing women's rights while acknowledging the ongoing work that still needs to be done to achieve greater equality and empowerment for all women.

Diverse Dialogues: Ethnicity, Religion, and Real Talk

Tunde Soruna, the Workstream Lead for Ethnicity & Religion, is joined by Philip Freeborn, ExCo sponsor for the workstream, Carman Lo, Finance Director, and Jaleesa Dixon, AVP. Together, they delve into crucial topics surrounding ethnicity & religion in the workplace, and discuss how we can work together to create more inclusive cultures in business. 

DC Diversity Dive Episode 10: Time To Talk Day

In the age of technology, how can digital platforms and social media contribute to promoting open discussions about mental health positively?
 
Time to Talk Day is an annual initiative orchestrated by mental health organisations to champion open conversations around mental health. The primary objective is to diminish the stigma often associated with mental health issues by fostering discussions that promote understanding and support among individuals.
 
In our latest episode, we look to discuss some of the more difficult topics and how to embody our value of ‘be courageous’, with our guest speakers Dani Ramirez, Managing Consultant, Grant Caroll, Director, Mike Robertson, Head of Consulting and our host Sylvia Ingle, Assistant Vice President.

DC Diversity Dive Episode 9: National Grief Awareness Week

How can we tackle the stigma and break down barriers to encourage open conversations about grief?
 
*Warning: this episode talks about themes of suicide and grief
It is estimated that only about 30% of people actively seek professional help or counselling when dealing with grief, underscoring the need for increased awareness and support. National Grief Awareness Week encourages open discussions, education, and empathy to help individuals understand and cope with the many facets of grief.
Today, we look to discuss some of the more difficult topics and how to embody our value DC value ‘be kind’, with our host Sylvia Ingle and guest speakers, Diane Eshleman, Head of Americas & Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Mark Thompson, Assistant Vice President SRP, and Victoria Beckett, Internal Communications Manager.

DC Diversity Dive Episode 8: Movember

How does Movember help break down the stigma surrounding men's health?
Movember is an annual event that takes place during the month of November, where men around the world grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. 
Today, we look to discuss some of the more difficult topics and how to embody our DC value of ‘be courageous’, with our guest speakers Mark Aldous, Chief Operating Officer, Michael Robertson, Head of UK Consulting, and Stuart Boyd, Global Head of Sales and Marketing at Delta Capita.

DC Diversity Dive Episode 7: Women’s Equality Day

What barriers do women face in achieving workplace equality? 
Welcome to the latest episode of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations.
In today’s episode, we look at Women's Equality Day, observed on August 26th in the United States to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. The amendment was certified in August 1920, after a long and hard-fought struggle known as the women's suffrage movement.
With guest speakers, Diane Eshleman, Sarah Brennan, and Lina Pinilla, we explore some of the difficulties people face and how to embody our value of ‘Be Direct’.

DC Diversity Dive Episode 6: South Asian Heritage Month

SAHM is a UK event that runs from 18 July to 17 August each year, and is now in its third year. It celebrates the heritage of people with roots in the eight South Asian countries of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. 
With this years theme being ‘Stories to Tell’ in this episode, we look to discuss difficulties people face and how to embody our value of ‘Be Direct’, with our guest speakers, Madhvi Tailor, Pancham Taneja and Shemaly Aktar.

World Refugee Day

In this exclusive podcast episode, we discuss some of the difficulties that refugees face when forced to leave behind their homes and we hear of the personal experiences of one of our colleagues, Nael Almajzoub, who moved to the UK after having to leave his home and family due to the conflict in Syria. We look at ways we can work together and embody our values of ‘be kind’ and ‘be courageous’ as we discuss the actions that can be taken by societies, organisations and individuals to help ease the plight of refugees. Host Sarah Stears is joined by guest speakers Diane Eshleman, Nael Almajzoub, Toni Storie and Jamaal Francis for this educational and eye-opening discussion.