The Diverse Minds Podcast

Updated: 21 Jan 2025 • 273 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 271st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I talk about identifying and evaluating genuine workplace well-being cultures, which is significant for those seeking new roles after recent redundancies.Listen to the episode If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing

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Welcome to the 270th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I reflect on the accuracy of my 2024 predictions on workplace wellbeing and share insights into trends expected for 2025. Listen to the episode If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wh

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#269 Year in Review

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

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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

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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

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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

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