Let’s Crew & Riot

Rafia Zakaria is a Pakistani-American attorney, feminist, journalist and author of an eye opening book I’d recently read - ‘Against White Feminism.’ She believes in an expanded feminist conversation that involves retrieving stories around the world - widening our vocabulary of feminist strength across different cultures. She says: “We need to excavate and retrieve stories that will lead to an expa...

I'm kicking off 2024 with Tim Leberecht, author, entrepreneur and Co-Founder of the House of Beautiful Business, a global think tank and community on a mission to make humans more human and business more beautiful.   In this episode, we explore Tim's intentions for 2024, the value (and difficulty) of thoughtful dissent,  the different roles we can all play in social change (from activism...

Let's call this the end of year bonus special because in this episode, I talk to my first ever boyfriend from ‘high school’. Dr Andrew Chin is a shark scientist, who runs a fisheries lab at James Cook University.  He has worked at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority  and  his research has focused on coastal ecology and fisheries, particularly sharks and rays. But we discuss NONE of t...

Kyle Tran Myhre (aka Guante) is a poet-activist-educator whose work explores the relationships between narrative, power, and resistance. He’s performed at the United Nations, been a member of two National Poetry Slam championship teams, and visited countless colleges, conferences, and festivals, using spoken word and storytelling as doorways into critical dialogue. His most recent book, Not a Lot...

In this episode, I chat to Dr Simon Western, a leading academic and practitioner in coaching and leadership. He is the Founder CEO of The Eco-Leadereship Institute - an ethical leadership approach framework to orient organisations towards success in our networked and interdependent world. We talk about his interest in people, being deeply curious and a strong developmental urge that drives his wor...

This episode is about honouring our human capacity for Hope. In current times, we need HOPE more than ever. So instead of one guest, I have featured many beautiful guests, sharing their voice notes with me on what HOPE means to them. A massive thank you to all my contributors for being so open and generous with their little slices of hope.  I sincerely believe that hope is found in all the stories...

Hetty Einzig brings over 30 years of psychology and executive coaching experience to global leadership.  She is author of 'The Future of Coaching' - a brilliant book examining the role of coaching and leadership in today's volatile and complex world. In this conversation, we cover so much, from : What is coaching (and what is Transpersonal coaching)    How to find the right coach fo...

Angela Saini is an award winning British Science journalist, broadcaster and author.  Her most recent book, "The Patriarch: How men came to rule" was the focus of our conversation in Episode 8 , Season 1. Given the fact that 'the patriarchy' was mentioned at least 10 times in the Barbie movie, I thought it'd be fun (and insightful!) to speak to Angela again about whether t...

Ruchika Tulshyan is the best-selling author of  "Inclusion on Purpose: An intersectional approach to creating a culture of Belonging." She is also the founder of Candour, an inclusion strategy practise. A former international business journalist, Ruchika is a regular contributor to The New York Times and Harvard Business Review and a recognized media expert on inclusive leadership and wo...

Welcome to my first guest for Season 2!  Lori Meakin, author of 'No More Menemies'  talks about how we get past the gender wars and 'menemies' mindset to build a better world that serves us all.  But instead of telling men how they should change, she’s spent hours talking to all kinds of men, from undergrads to grandads, to understand what it feel like to be a man right now; an...

A little intro to say Hi, a big hearty THANK YOU to my listeners, some reflections on my learnings from Season 1 and Hooray for the start of Season 2 with some exciting new guests!  Learn more at https://www.crewandriot.com/ Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/chin-ru-foo-crewandriot/

Tara Robertson is a leadership coach and consultant for people who take a stand for inclusion, equity and job.  She champions women of colour in corporate spaces and senior white leaders who want to go from intellectualising inclusivity to taking everyday action.  As a consultant, she works with leaders hungry for systemic change using a DEI lens.  You can find more about her here: https://tararob...

Leticia Galdon is a humanitarian entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Blue Hope - a training and development company supporting forcibly displaced professionals to pick themselves up and present themselves to the market with courage and a network of support, so they can access the opportunities that match their skills.  She has dedicated her adult life to address inequity and is on a continuing j...

Angela Saini is an award winning British Science journalist, broadcaster and author. Her most recent book, "The Patriarchs: How men came to rule" is the focus of our conversation.    Learn more about her here: https://www.angelasaini.co.uk/ Learn more at https://www.crewandriot.com/ Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/chin-ru-foo-crewandriot/

Jindy Mann is a leadership coach, organisational consultant and founder of Leader Brother Son, a group dedicated to facilitating research and dialogue that challenge the traditional notions of masculinity and male identity.   You can find out more at www.leaderbrotherson.com For his coaching services: www.selfishleader.com Learn more at https://www.crewandriot.com/ Follow me on https://www.linkedi...

Zoé Kennedy is founder of Spark & Co. a consultancy advising on staff led inclusion.  A staff network expert, she advises workplace networks on how to lead cultural change.  From Redfern, Sydney - we talk about the influences & experiences that have shaped her, and  the importance of recognising a country's indigenous history.  Learn more at https://www.crewandriot.com/ Follow me on h...

Meera Ghanshamdas is co-director of Round Table Books, a community interest bookshop that holds only diverse titles for kids & adults.   We talk about her love of books & bookshops  (of course!) , cultural identity and the power of stories.  Check out Roundtable Books here: https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/ Also big shout out to Afrori Books  - a bookshop in Brighton with the largest sele...

Amber Coleman-Mortley leads Community & Culture at The Female Quotient.  She launched a podcast with her 3 children during the pandemic called 'Let's K12 Better' , has a blog called 'Mom of All Capes', and lives a life centered around equality, equity and civic/communal practices.  Amber is an all-round badass woman who also shares my passion for the art of dinner tabl...

TW: Suicide  Tia Castagno is the Founder of UnlockYourBlock - an organisation that helps women make bold career & lifestyle changes.  Tia coached me through my transition from corporate life to taking the big leap of starting my own business, so in this episode, I have the pleasure of turning the tables to explore her story and how she arrived at the purpose led work she does today.  Learn mor...

Emma Palmer is a social justice advocate, an ex-police officer, a passionate runner and currently Head of Inclusion & Equity.  We cover a lot of ground, from her happy coming out story to what frustrates her, and what gives her joy today.   Learn more at https://www.crewandriot.com/ Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/chin-ru-foo-crewandriot/

In this first episode, I invite Ann Fordham, my best friend since I was 11 years old, to chat about our childhood memories, our evolving identities, and the importance of being kind to yourself. If you'd like to find out what pogo sticks and pigs intestines have in common - give it a listen!  Learn more at https://www.crewandriot.com/ Follow me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/chin-ru-foo-crewa...

This podcast is about spotlighting inspiring change makers who are helping us create the kind of world we want to live in.  CREW is about harnessing the power of community and RIOT is about the oxygen of action so we can learn how to move from intent to impact.  Hosted by Chin Ru, founder of Crew & Riot, a company that helps leaders build Inclusive brands and cultures.  Let’s gather -  hold sp...