The Diverse Minds Podcast
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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Welcome to the 269th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this special end-of-year episode, I reflect on the highs and lows of 2024. From unexpected personal challenges to career milestones, I share insights from a year marked by both setbacks and breakthroughs.Listen to the episode If you enjoyed thi
Welcome to the 268th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I dive into the intertwined concepts of well-being and inclusion. I break down the definition of well-being, explore its five distinct categories, discuss what inclusion truly means and explore how to approach well-being and inclu
Welcome to the 267th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the nuanced world of gatekeepers. I explore the challenge of identifying gatekeepers and how gatekeeping differs from respecting boundaries, and I share practical strategies to manage them effectively.Listen to t
Welcome to the 266th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I’m tackling a topic that undermines inclusivity in the workplace - gatekeeping. I unpack what gatekeeping truly is, why it’s so difficult to identify, and how it can insidiously overlap with bullying. I also reflect on the impact
Welcome to the 265th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, we continue celebrating Black History Month 2024 with a focus on challenging narratives. We unpack the concept of the white gaze, exploring how it shapes interactions and influences self-expression.In today’s show on Recentering t
Welcome to the 264th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In celebration of Black History Month 2024, this month's series will focus on Reclaiming Narratives. This episode explores the concept of the white gaze, its manifestations, the ways it operates, how it compels many to self-censor and more.In toda
