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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#35 Coronavirus and Humanitarian perspectives with Asil Sidahmed 27.04.2020 43:20

On today’s episode, I talk about public health COVID-19, race, white privilege, intersectional public health and the humanitarian perspective. To discuss this and her journey, I am joined by Asil Sidahmed.

#34 Ramadan and what it means with Omar Salha 21.04.2020 53:33

I n this week’s episode I am delighted to be joined by the very esteemed Omar Salha, Founder of the Ramadan Tent Project.

#33 Jumping Hurdles with Andrea Rainsford 14.04.2020 41:47

At the moment, with the news of ill-health and suffering economies, it could be that you are feeling as if you don’t know what’s next or where to go.

#32 Managing Lone Working and Mental Health 07.04.2020 12:53

On today’s episode, I talk about how lone and remote working can impact positively and negatively on our mental health and wellbeing. The reason lone remote working has become more popular in the last 10 years. (00:54) Why I think it’s important to assess where in your home you are working from. (02:11) How my one-hour power video call can help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. (03:29)...

#31 Staying connected during social isolation 31.03.2020 17:13

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I’m going to be talking about how we can stay safe and connected during a period of social and physical distancing to protect ourselves from acquiring Coronavirus/COVID-19.

#30 World Poetry Day With Jess Green 24.03.2020 32:44

This week's episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast is all about World Poetry Day, I am joined by the award-winning Jess Green on the show to talk about the day and what it means.

#29 Intersectionality and International Women's Day 17.03.2020 20:13

On today's episode, I'm going to be talking about International Women's Month and the theme “Each for Equal”. I'm going to share my thoughts on the theme and how we can all take action to equalise the playing field for women.

#28 Overcoming Adversity with Petra Velzeboer 10.03.2020 27:42

As this month is International Women's Month, I'm showcasing an amazing woman on this week's podcast. I'll be talking to Petra Velzeboer , about overcoming adversity.

#27 What You Can Do For University Mental Health Day 03.03.2020 36:40

Welcome to the 27th episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. Today we're talking about University Mental Health Day. I'm delighted to be joined by Rosie Tressler, the CEO of Student Minds.

#26 Eating Disorder Awareness Week with Hope Virgo 25.02.2020 28:13

This week on the Diverse Minds podcast, we're going to be talking about Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and I’m delighted to be joined by Hope Virgo.

#25 How to organise effective mental health awareness events for your workplace 18.02.2020 13:04

On today's episode, I’m going to be talking about how to organise effective mental health awareness events for your workplace.

#24 Exploring people of colour, sex and mental health with Dr Annabel Sowemimo 11.02.2020 38:45

As we approach Valentine’s Day and commercial love is in the air, today’s podcast is all about exploring people of colour, sex and mental health. I am delighted to be joined by Dr Annabel Sowemimo on this week’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast.

#23 LGBTQI+ History Month with Michelle Codrington-Rogers 04.02.2020 35:25

In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, we talk about LGBTQI+ History Month, and I am delighted to be joined by the wonderful Michelle Codrington Rogers.

#22 International Student Mental Health 30.01.2020 15:03

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m going to be talking about international students’ mental health whilst studying at universities in the UK.

#21 Shaping the culture and behaviours in your organisation with Kate Nash. 21.01.2020 44:53

In this episode, I chat with Kate Nash about shaping the culture and behaviours in your organisation

#20 Body Positivity and how to be an ally with Sarah-Daisy Burnard. 14.01.2020 50:27

It’s National Obesity Week, but I wanted to talk about Body Positivity on this week’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast. I am joined by Sarah-Daisy Burnard who hosts the podcast Shake the Tree.

#19 How Blue Monday sparks conversations about mental health. 07.01.2020 13:44

On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about that infamous Monday in January, Blue Monday and why employers should care about staff wellbeing even more so during this month.

#18 Looking Beyond New Year’s Resolution 31.12.2019 14:33

On this episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about how to look beyond fleeting New Year’s resolutions and think about mental wellbeing 365 days of the year.

#17 12 business lessons I learned in 2019, and what’s next for 2020. 24.12.2019 24:54

On this episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about the business lessons I've learned in the year 2019. I also talk about what's to come in 2020 for my business, Diverse Minds UK.

#16 Disability History Month: Getting involved in the disability movement with Steph Cutler. 17.12.2019 46:49

As part of Disability History Month, I'm delighted to have Steph Cutler on this week’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast.

#15 Why you need a coach (and don't wait until January) 10.12.2019 15:00

On this episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about coaching and what it is. I outline how a coach can help you to realise and achieve your goals as an individual or as a team.

#14 Christmas and Jingle Well - Why Christmas time isn’t always good for our Mental Health. 03.12.2019 12:01

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, I’m going to be talking about Christmas and why the modern Western way of celebrating Christmas may not be the best for your mental health and wellbeing.

#13 Talking about Domestic Violence at work With Katie Russell and Harriet Smailes. 26.11.2019 51:41

This week’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast is all about 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence - spanning from 25th November to 10th December, encompassing World Aids Day 1st December, and International Human Rights Day on 10th December.

#12 Career Happiness and Mental Health With Soma Ghosh. 19.11.2019 43:55

This week on the Diverse Minds podcast, I talk to the amazing Soma Ghosh, the founder of The Career Happiness Mentor.

#11 Bullying and harassment in the workplace: what you can do about it. 12.11.2019 16:54

This week is anti-bullying week and in this episode of the podcast, I talk about bullying in the workplace.