The Diverse Minds Podcast

Updated: 15 Apr 2025 • 279 episodes

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 277th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds Podcast! In this episode, as part of Stress Awareness Month, I dive into why your workplace shouldn't be like a family. I explore how family dynamics in the workplace can create unspoken challenges and how a more professional, accountable work community ca

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Welcome to the 276th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I explore how patriarchy in the workplace causes stress during Stress Awareness Month, examining systemic gender inequities and their impact on workplace wellbeing.In today’s show on The Stress of Patriarchy at WorkIntroduction to

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Welcome to the 275th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I dive into women's mental load at work during International Women's Month, exploring how invisible labor impacts women in the workplace and contributes to gender inequity.Listen to the episode If you enjoyed this episode, then co

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Welcome to the 274th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I explore the themes of this year's International Women's Month and International Women's Day (March 8th).In today’s show on Accelerate Action for ALL womenThe current state of gender equality and the need for urgent action. [01:3

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Welcome to the 273rd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, host Leyla delves into the Wheel of Power/Privilege and its role in reshaping workplace equity.In today’s show on Using the Wheel of PowerExploring the Wheel of Power. [00:39]Understanding Systemic Power and Privilege. [01:35 ]A d

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Welcome to the 272nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, we explore the crucial distinction between policy models and liberation models in equity, diversity, and inclusion work.In today’s show on EDI Policy Model vs Liberation ModelUnderstanding policy vs liberation models in EDI. [02:1

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