The Diverse Podcast

Real talk, real journeys. This episode dives into the world of sports, music, and culture with Dodzi and Ric- two talented young people who were working at Wasserman last year making big moves behind the scenes. From navigating the industry to working with elite talent, they break down their experiences, challenges, and wins.

Folabi has always had a flair for creativity which lead him to study architecture at University. Leaving uni he started doing freelance work such as graphic design, video editing and events and landed a role in PR. #Merky FC came into the picture and now he’s an events coordinator at Guild Esports working with the production team. Lock in to learn more about how the programme helped Folabi kick of...

After University, Sultan was struggling to find a graduate scheme due to a lack of work experience. He had bills to pay and had to find a job to make ends meet. Working jobs he had no passion for, he sought a way out. Then Merky came into the picture. His brother told him about this amazing initiative getting young black talent into the sports Industry! Growing up, Sultan didn’t have access to cha...

Meet Ayo. Ayo is a massive Liverpool FC fan. One day he picked up his sister's laptop and started messing around with photoshop, designing football edits. Ayo decided to venture into freelance graphic design, where he poured his heart into crafting a standout portfolio. He eventually received an unconditional offer to study Graphic Design at University. His work did not go unnoticed. Enter #Me...

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world-class scientific centre, conducting ground breaking research.  We caught up with Ben, Chris and Gabi from WSI to give you more insight into life working at a world-class scientific centre. Gabi is currently a Tech Talent associate coming towards the end of the Scheme. Her rotations have been in Cellular Genetics Informatics and within our Informatics and Di...

Meet Oyinola. He struggled to find a role after graduating. Frustrated, he decided to try and start his own online business to show employers what he could do. Then one day his girlfriend told him about #Merky FC. A programme created by Stormzy and adidas to help young black individuals get roles within football by providing entry-level placements and educational events. He applied and got in. Aye...

Listen in for an engaging conversation with Toni as she recounts her path to joining UNiDAYS, the world's largest Student Affinity Network. Toni offers a glimpse into her work in campaign development and shares insights into daily life at UNiDAYS. Don't miss out on her invaluable advice for standing out and landing your dream job. Tune in and discover the keys to success firsthand! Follow...

Dive into an insightful webinar (recorded live with Q&A) with our very own recruitment expert, Ayesha Tabbal. Gain valuable insights as she dissects the art of crafting an exceptional CV and shares strategies to excel in interviews. Lock in now and learn the skills to elevate your CV from rookie to pro and start rolling in those offer letters! Our instagram: @diverse.careers LinkedIn: https://...

Lock in to this insightful conversation with Arsema Fessehazion, a Tech Recruiter and the founder of the Black Recruiters Network and hire|py – a specialised Python recruitment agency dedicated to enhancing representation in the sector. In this episode, she shares her personal journey and provides expert guidance on entering the tech industry and launching a career. Tune in for practical advice th...

Tune in for an insightful conversation with Abi, who began her career journey as an intern at the Science Museum and has since evolved into a dedicated Information Security Administrator. Join us as she reflects on her internship experience, shares insights into her professional growth within the company, and delves into the factors that contributed to her success.

Tobi catches up with the Science Museum Group (SMG) team as they unveil insights from their internships. Discover how they embrace SMG's core value of representation, explored diverse facets of their respective departments, and contributed to the overarching mission of enhancing science capital. Dive into the inclusive culture at SMG, where collaboration thrives, and learn how the community pr...

In this enlightening episode, Tobi engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Amri B. Johnson, seasoned keynote speaker, inclusion strategist and author of "Reconstructing Inclusion." With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Johnson shares invaluable insights on how to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organisation's long-term strategy. Don't miss this oppor...

Join us as we delve into the world of Formula E, the pioneering all-electric FIA World Championship. Discover how they've been leading the way as the first net-zero carbon sport since inception, all while igniting innovation in electric vehicles. Get ready for a thrilling insight into sustainability and what it’s like to work at Formula E. To find out about early-career opportunities check out...

Tune into this captivating conversation with Filippo, a recent Computer Science graduate who is now building a career with Capital One. We took it back to where it all started to find out how he landed a role at Capital One as a Software Engineer Intern and what it's like to be on the scheme. Listen as Tobi and Filippo delve into Capital One, the secrets to securing an internship, and the enri...

On this episode of The Diverse Podcast, I chatted with Sharon Frost, Global HR Director at Oxford PharmaGenesis. Sharon has over 25 years of experience in HR and shared so much knowledge on DE&I as well as people and culture that is not to be missed. Sharon explained how Oxford PharmaGenesis went from just getting started with their DE&I journey to building trust and making it part of thei...

She's got an awesome background in recruitment. She's passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. And crazy enough to join our mission at DIVERSE. to help under-represented students and grads hired in the UK. Our latest team member and star of the show Ayesha Tabbal jumped onto the pod to share her story, recruitment secrets and best career advice. Listen up if you're early on in your ca...

😥 "How Can I Get Into This Without Any Experience?" Hear from 3 interns about their experiences and advice on how you can land and thrive in your very first internship. Are you Gen Z, based in the UK and serious about your career? Join our newsletter today: https://wearediverse.carrd.co/ 🏛️ What it's really like on your first internship 🎓 Expectations vs. Reality. Hear their experi...

👋🏽 What's up guys! This time on the pod we have Naz Jassat who leads the Customer Success Fashion Teams across EMEA, US and Australia,  working with brands like Nike and Adidas. ⭐️ Naz shared how she found a role she loves as well as how she's managed to get promoted so many times (so quickly) during her time at UNiDAYS. Naz is pushing to drive positive change, particularly for other wo...

🚀 Subomi is the founder of Divrse Media, a sports marketing agency that focuses primarily on athletes. He helps athletes build a brand that they can use to grow their presence outside their sport. Divers Media specialise in bringing athletes’ off-field ideas and passions to life. 🤠 We chatted about his journey to becoming a founder and how he built the confidence to step into the wild Wild West...

Kudzai Nyamondo was born in Zimbabwe before moving to the UK to launch her career in Cancer Science. Her initial passion for this route came when her brother suffered from a tumour at a young age and she felt helpless. She’s now a Post Doc Research Fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, focusing on Blood Cancer and how it develops by analysing DNA. Her hope is that a better understanding of thes...

In 2012, Klaudia was in Syria when the revolution began.   She was able to make her way to the UK to begin a new life where she got into the education system, worked hospitality jobs to pay for university, and graduated during the pandemic with a bachelor's degree in Illustration with Animation.   As many creative students do, she was unsure what to do next, but she persisted. Klaudia go...

🫤 Nervous about that Assessment Centre you’ve got coming up? Want to hear from the experts on how you can do your best & pass?   😬 This is your lucky day, tune into our latest webinar to hear from Miranda & Sophie from the BT careers team.    We're giving you access to the experts at BT behind the Assessment Centre process so you can get the inside top tips on how to prepa...

Back with another one...  Unsure about the Tech career routes that are available to you?  The UNiDAYS VP of Engineering is here to help you figure it out 😲👇🏽   Learn all about different career paths within Tech, which one might be right for you and how you can make it happen 🎉  ✅ Breaking down different roles within Tech e.g. developer, engineer, agile delivery, product et...

Hear from current Graduate and Placement students to learn about life at BT and find out if it's the right place for you to start your career:   ✅ What a typical day is like on the BT early-careers schemes   ✅ How the rotations work & the types of roles you could get up to    ✅ Benefits of starting your career with BT    ✅ How you can perform well in the appli...

Sandip Thakrar is the CFO of one of the UK’s largest and most important employers, BT. But at one point, he was a student and then a grad like you, just trying to get started in his career. So just how did he get to where he is today? And how did he manage the ups and downs along the way? Find out how you can create a similar career path or simply learn from Sandip’s incredible experience. ✅ And...