The Diverse Minds Podcast

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about the term BAME and the ways in which people may self-identify, and how language needs to change. I decided to talk about this as this has become a topic many people want to engage with and talk about in my online training sessions about race and race equality.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I am going to be talking about hate crime and the impact it has on mental health. I decided to talk about this topic as the 10th to the 17th of October 2020 is Hate Crime Awareness Week, which also overlaps with the World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. I really feel it’s important to talk about both of these topics, and especially as it's...

Welcome to the 58th episode of the Diverse Minds podcast. This is the first episode for Black History Month 2020, and it also happens to be Dyslexia Awareness Week, which runs from the 5th to the 11th of October 2020. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to talk about race, culture and dyslexia, and to join me in doing this is an expert, colleague and friend Jannett Morgan.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, as part of my trilogy for Self-Care September, I talk about assertiveness and setting boundaries. I outline how assertiveness can help you on your self-care journey, in terms of your mental, physical and social well-being, I decided to make an episode on this topic as setting boundaries often stops us from looking after ourselves.

Welcome to the 56th episode of the DM podcast, and as part of Self-Care September, I'm going to be talking about creating safe spaces for specific cultural groups. I am delighted to be joined by Rupinder Kaur, Founder and CEO of AWMB and the Inspire Monthly Club.

On today’s episode, as part of Self-Care Septembe r, I talk about creating, adapting and having a routine to support your self-care. The term self-care often has a bad reputation or a response that invokes a big sigh! What I mean by self-care is taking practical action to look after your physical, mental and social wellbeing, and doing this regularly helps us during times of stress and builds resi...

This episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about social media and the impact it has on our mental health and wellbeing. I decided to talk about this topic because Sunday 5th of September was the first Digital Detox Day, a collaboration between #IAMWHOLE, an organisation co-founded by Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks, beauty blogger, Zoella and the cosmetics brand Lush. The aim of Digital Det...

Today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast is all about celebrating our first birthday and 52 full episodes of the show! In this episode, I share with you the five key things that I have learned over the 52 episodes of the podcast.

This episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast was meant to be the birthday episode of the show. However, due to the A-Level scandal in the UK and exams issues this summer, I wanted to talk about the messy myth of meritocracy. I provide some insights on what meritocracy is, who is deserving, who deserves what and why they may or may not deserve it. In essence, why is it the messy myth of meritocracy

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, we’re carrying on the spirit of South Asian Heritage Month and breaking stigmas and myths, particularly in relation to South Asian women. Joining me on the show is British, South Asian author Mahsuda Snaith. I am lucky to also call Mahsuda a good friend and colleague who helps me work out my business blocks.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about the stereotyping South Asian Women in the UK tend to encounter. The single-story about arranged marriages that are portrayed about us and why it’s SO boring! I wanted to use this episode, as part of the first South Asian heritage month to talk about this topic. Focussing on cultural awareness and why people pigeonholing us as South Asia...

On today’s episode, I talk about South Asian History Month, a month that’s been chosen to mark and celebrate the culture, history and lives of South Asian people in the UK. This is the first year South Asian History Month has been celebrated officially. It runs from 18 July to 17 August 2020. It aims to raise the profile ofSouth Asian History in the UK through education, arts, culture and commemor...

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about passion, patience and persistence. In essence to reflect on the last four months and what I have learned about myself and my business.

On today’s episode, I talk about culture and leadership. I wanted to talk about this as I've been delivering leadership programmes for Black/ Global Majority/ Staff of Colour for several years. So, talking and thinking about culture is a key theme in these programmes. I also think the Coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on varying different styles of “leadership” based on cultural country frame...

On today’s episode, I talk about solopreneur and small business owners' mental health. I chose to talk about this topic because I think there are specific challenges that you face when you run your own business as a solopreneur. Or you have a small team but you're essentially a small enterprise or a micro-business. In this episode, I talk about these challenges and what you can do to deal with the...

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m joined by Louise Goux-Wirth talk about visibility.

On today’s episode, I talk about your working at home-life balance and looking after your wellbeing during this time of uncertainty.

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m joined by Dr Patrick Vernon to talk about Windrush Day.

Welcome to the 42nd episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, and it's Men's Health Week this week - running from the 15th to the 21st of June. The aim of Men's Health Week is to raise awareness of health issues that affect men disproportionately. As well as focusing on men to become more aware of health problems they may have or could develop, and gain the courage to do something about it.

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m going to be talking about racism and genuine allyship.

Welcome to the 40th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. For some of us, things may be getting back to normal, and you’re probably trying to process what's been happening.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about the word resilience, what it means and how we can all learn from the harder times to enable us to move forward.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme of kindness.

On today’s episode, I’m talking about inclusive language. Why bother with inclusive language, why it is so important and why language matters so much.

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about the five lessons we can all learn from the TV series, Noughts and Crosses, to address inequity in the workplace.