Leyla Okhai

The Diverse Minds Podcast

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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.

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Leyla Okhai

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#85 Black Beauty and Wholeness with Dr Rochelle Rowe-Wiseman 13.04.2021 33:16

Welcome to the 85th episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, and this month, we are looking at personal development. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about black beauty. And that's not to say that black communities need to focus on this as personal development, but more for people who don't understand the stereotypes pushbacks and the struggles around black beauty and the pressure that t...

#84 Asking Yourself Big Questions with Bhavik Patel 06.04.2021 29:55

Welcome to the 84th episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. And as you know, April is focused on personal development, and part of personal development is to ask yourself big questions. In this episode, I'm joined by a wonderful person who knows absolutely how to do that, Bhavik Patel.

#83 Turning a hobby into a passion with Rosie Khandwala 30.03.2021 37:54

Welcome to the 83rd episode of the award-winning DiverseMinds Podcast. As we head into April, I will be focussing on personal development, with this bridging episode with another fabulous female entrepreneur. The personal development theme will be centred on self-awareness, looking at how you want to shape your life, personal challenges and long-standing aspirations. To kick off and joining me on...

#82 Agency as Female Solopreneur 23.03.2021 17:56

Welcome to the 82nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In today’s episode, I'm going to be wrapping up our March month of showcasing female entrepreneurs by talking about agency and the positive experience I have had running my own business.

#81 Y.O.U can make a difference with Sarah Jordan 16.03.2021 34:09

Welcome to the 81st episode of the diverse minds podcast. For March, we are celebrating amazing entrepreneurial women, and I've got a real treat in store for you today. In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Jordan, a recognized industry leader with over 20 years, digital and business experience across not-for-profit commercial and publishing sectors.

#80 Entrepreneurship with an AfroTouch with Georgina Fihosy 09.03.2021 27:06

Welcome to the 80th episode of the award-winning diverse minds podcast and a continuation of our female entrepreneur showcase month, and today we're going to be talking about entrepreneurship with an afro touch, and to join me is Georgina Fihosy.

#79 Dyslexia Champions and Neurodivergent Support 02.03.2021 35:11

Welcome to the 79th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds Podcast. I'm so excited as we've hit March because this month, we're focusing on female entrepreneurs for International Women's Month, showcasing the talents and the businesses of a diverse range of women I know. To kick off the month, we are talking about dyslexia support in the workplace, and joining me on the show to do so is a dear...

#78 No such thing as being shelved 22.02.2021 23:38

Welcome to the 78th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast, and today is the last in our series all about self-love. So I've got a real treat for you because we're gonna be delving into this more. And as we've just had Valentine's Day and the pressure for heteronormative romantic relationships, I'm going to be joined by the amazing Jasveer Atwal to talk about her project Shelved.

#77: Book Review: Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola 16.02.2021 12:54

Welcome to 77th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! On today’s episode, I am going to be talking about the book Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola for Valentine’s Week.

#76 Self-love and Self-Esteem what does it all mean? 09.02.2021 13:36

Welcome to 76th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! Yes, that’s right, on Tuesday, 26th of January, I won the PFB Awards for the Best Diversity and Inclusion podcast! Thank you for listening and supporting.

#75 How love promotes positive mental health 03.02.2021 13:48

Welcome to the 75th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! Yes, that’s right, on Tuesday the 26th of January, I won the PFB Awards for best Diversity and Inclusion podcast! Thank you for listening and supporting. On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about how love promotes positive mental health. Essentially how we all need connection as humans.

#74 Preventing a Mental-ill Health Factory 26.01.2021 29:41

Welcome to the 73rd episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about mental health in universities and the impact it has on both staff and students alike.

#73 Book Review of Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo 19.01.2021 15:56

Welcome to the 73rd episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I review Everything is Figureoutable, a book written by American entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Marie Forleo.

#72 Recovery through Art with Olivia Mendoza 12.01.2021 47:06

Welcome to the 71st episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about substance recovery, addiction, and the journey to finding hope and healing. Joining me on this show today is Olivia Mendoza.

#71 Workplace Wellbeing Trends for 2021 07.01.2021 13:52

Welcome to the 71st episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about what I think 2021 will hold in terms of workplace well being.

#70: Lessons from 2020 29.12.2020 18:18

Welcome to the 70th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk the business lessons I have learned in 2020 and things to take forward, as a result of the year we've had in 2021.

#69 How Real Allyship Makes a Difference 22.12.2020 19:38

Welcome to the 69th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about how real authentic and genuine race allyship can really make a difference in the workplace and why it's needed.

#68 Still too scared to talk about race? 15.12.2020 20:42

Welcome to the 68th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about how race conversations at work are still stalling and whether you are scared of talking about race.

#67 Diversifying Boards and why you need to 08.12.2020 22:52

Welcome to the 67th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. On today's I talk about diversifying boards and why, if you are an employer, you need to diversify them. I also talk about why individuals need to join boards as a way of broadening the thought pool.

#66 Gender-based violence, culture and mental health 01.12.2020 38:03

Welcome to the 66th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. This week we are talking about the 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence. Talking about sexual violence at work can feel like a big taboo subject. However, we do need to have conversations in the workplace. This is to ensure everyone can recognise and support employees who are experience domestic and sexual violence.

#65 Why Training isn't a Panacea 24.11.2020 13:02

Welcome to the 65th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, and on today’s episode, I talk about why training isn’t a panacea, but part of your strategy to create a positive and productive workplace. In this episode, I focus on mental health and well-being training, specifically aimed at workplaces.

#64 Workplace Wellbeing Initiatives that Truly Work 17.11.2020 36:34

Welcome to the 64th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. With the second lockdown in the UK, and mental health and wellbeing of paramount importance, what are the ways in which workplaces can truly create and sustain workplace wellbeing initiatives that work? Where’s the research, especially with pressure placed on healthcare and social services? To join me to talk about these issues and more is...

#63 Anti-bullying initiatives that work 10.11.2020 38:42

Welcome to the 63rd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. It’s anti-bullying week from the 11th to the 15th of November. As many of you know, workplace bullying and combating it is something I feel very deeply about. Why, as it impacts so negatively on so many people's mental health.

#62 Mindfulness And Managing Stress With Mita Mistry 03.11.2020 25:43

Welcome to the 62nd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. We are kicking November off talking about International Stress Awareness Week, and to join me in doing this Mita Mistry.

#61 The Challenge of Women’s Wellbeing at Work during Covid-19 27.10.2020 20:21

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about women’s wellbeing and CV-19. I decided to make an episode on this because last week, I was invited to be part of the women in work all-party parliamentary group. This year's theme for the group is women's well being in the workplace, and this particular meeting focused on women's well being at work during COVID -19. I was really honoure...