Content warning: discussions around discrimination.This week, we’re continuing our discussions around disability, hearing more from our guests and exploring how the diversity within the disabled community means that raising awareness is fundamental to becoming more inclusive.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Chris Coombes·         Carl LongFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around discrimination.This week, we’re discussing disability. We’ll be discussing preconceptions around disability, how these often skew our view of others, and why it’s important that we break the stereotypes around disability and talk about it more, both in and out of work.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Chris Coombes·         Carl LongFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around discrimination.In this week’s episode, we’re going deeper into the societal attitudes towards age, at both ends of the spectrum, and how the taboos around talking about women’s health are having a negative impact on older women in the workplace.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Indigo Rosen Hunt·         Sally Moore·         Paula Okolo The menopause app that Sally and Paula mention using is Balance.Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual. 

Content warning: discussions around discrimination.While our age shouldn’t matter at work, it seems that however old we are, there are still stereotypes and assumptions that often have a negative effect on us all.In our discussions around age, we’ll be delving into everything from not being taken seriously as a younger person, to the hormonal and physiological changes that affect us as we get older, to answer the question of why, with regards to diversity and inclusion, age deserves more of our attention.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Russell Kenrick·         Anuli Changa·         Sheilina SomaniFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around discrimination.For part two of our discussions around religion, we’re hearing more from our guests on why it’s important that we allow space for people to talk about their faith when they want to, and how workplaces can become more accommodating to different religions. This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Rachel Firsht·         Mehdi DaoudiFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around discrimination.Naturally somewhat polarising, religion has long been a topic of conversation that many of us choose to avoid. With our beliefs being such a personal thing, there is perhaps a presumption that discussions around religion will lead to heated debates. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. For the next two episodes, we’re talking to a variety of people about how their faith forms part of their identity, and why it’s important that they’re able to speak freely about it in any capacity, both in and out of work. This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Katie Gascoigne·         Omer RaoofFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around mental illness and mental distress, with frank conversation around suicide.Discussion around suicide starts at 5:13 and ends at 11:01.Following on from last week’s episode, today we’re continuing our discussion around mental health. As we’ve said, it’s different for everyone, so how can we spot when we or those around us are struggling? And from that, how can we then create better support systems, both at work and at home?This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:Tim PackhamChris CoombsIf you are affected by anything discussed in this podcast, please speak to someone close to you, if you feel comfortable doing so. Alternatively, we’ve listed some resources below if you wish to seek professional support:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/talking-to-your-gp/https://dontlosehope.co.uk/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health/suicide/how-do-i-cope-with-suicidal-thoughts-37568.html Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around mental illness and mental distress, references to suicide.Mental health is different for everyone, so in the next two episodes, we’ll be hearing from a variety of perspectives and experiences to discuss why, ultimately, it’s crucial that we create environments where people can talk about how they’re feeling, if they want to, and how we can take better care of our own and others’ mental health when things get tough.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:Anuli ChangaPhoebe GastScott HunterHazel Karooma-BrookerAndy WestDom BristerIf you are affected by anything discussed in this podcast, please speak to someone close to you, if you feel comfortable doing so. Alternatively, we’ve listed some resources below if you wish to seek professional support:https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/talking-to-your-gp/https://dontlosehope.co.uk/https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/mental-health-and-stigma/help-and-supporthttps://www.samaritans.org/https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/advice-and-information-service/get-help-now/Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around experiences of homophobia, mention of and references to discriminatory terms that some may find offensive.In today’s episode, we discuss coming out, homophobia, what’s it’s like to have to hide your sexuality, and what the future looks like.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·        Adam Duce·        Holly GrieveUseful resources:https://www.stonewall.org.uk/https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/lgbt-britain-bi-report-2020https://mindout.org.uk/Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around discrimination based on sexuality.For today’s episode, we’re discussing sexuality. Whether it’s through blatant homophobia, or through seemingly innocent yet often intrusive or uncomfortable questions, we discuss how much sexuality already comes into the workplace for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can all become more aware or this, and therefore more inclusive.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Adam Duce·         Holly Grieve·         Scott Hunter·         Phoebe GastUseful resources:https://www.stonewall.org.uk/https://www.stonewall.org.uk/resources/lgbt-britain-bi-report-2020https://mindout.org.uk/Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: discussions around trauma, references to abuse, suicide and gender-based discrimination.Following on from last week’s episode, we’re exploring gender identity and, specifically, the challenges and issues that affect trans and non-binary people today, and why it’s important that these discussions are more commonplace.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Celia Cynthia Daniels·         Emily HamiltonUseful resources:Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: references to gender-based discrimination This week, we’re talking about gender identity. From the importance of gender-neutral language and recognising microaggressions, to how to be better allies to one another, we explore why it’s crucial that we respect how others identify, and why talking more about gender is fundamental to moving forward.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Katie Gascoigne·         Adam Duce·         Indigo Rosen Hunt·         Scott Hunter·         Emily Hamilton·         Russell KenrickFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: references to trauma and discrimination.For part two of our discussion around race and ethnicity, we’re delving deeper into the challenges that people of colour face in and out of the workplace today, and what needs to change going forward. If you haven’t already, do go and give part one a listen as well!This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Sheilina Somani·         Anuli Changa·         Erina Nyonyintono·         Juliano Robinson·         Preye Tobolayefa·         Yaw Owusu·         Indigo Rosen Hunt·         Hazel Karooma-BrookerUseful resources:https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/https://www.verywellmind.com/anti-racism-strategies-5069386https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/race-report-statistics Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: references to trauma, discrimination, and verbal and physical violence.In today’s episode we talk about race and ethnicity. From racially charged attacks, to being the only person of your ethnicity in an entire organisation, to the daily microaggressions that go unseen by so many, we ask the question: how can we all do better? And going forward, what can organisations do to make their culture more diverse and inclusive to all ethnicities?This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Sheilina Somani·         Anuli Changa·         Erina Nyonyintono·         Juliano Robinson·         Preye Tobolayefa·         Yaw Owusu·         Indigo Rosen HuntUseful resources:https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/https://www.verywellmind.com/anti-racism-strategies-5069386 https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/race-report-statistics Find out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.

Content warning: references to trauma, discrimination, and verbal and physical violence.In this series, we’re discussing diversity and inclusion in the workplace – why it’s so important, how far we’ve come and where we’re headed next. We reached out to as many people as possible in our personal and professional networks, with the aim of having honest conversations, where those involved could share their experiences, thoughts and opinions on various areas of diversity.This episode was produced by Alice Crabtree.Music used: Ketsa - ‘Ascend Dub’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/unified-division/ascend-dub Ketsa - ‘Good Vibe’: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/ascendance/good-vibe Both are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ All interviews were conducted remotely, as per the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this episode:·         Russell Kenrick·         Sheilina Somani·         Indigo Rosen Hunt·         Hazel Karooma-BrookerFind out more about ILX’s Diversity & Inclusion group and activities on our website: https://www.ilxgroup.com/uk/individual/diversity-and-inclusion Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and InstagramAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes!DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by those in this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the organisations that they are associated with in a professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, organisation or individual.