A Dog Called Diversity
Episodes
The Last Episode.....with Lisa Mulligan
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The mic turns inward for a final time as we trace how a remote‑recorded show became a global home for honest stories about inclusion. Host Lisa Mul...
What Really Moves Women Into Leadership.... with Dr Amanda Sterling
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What actually moves women into leadership? And what just makes work bearable? Lisa Mulligan sits down with Dr Amanda Sterling to connect years of PhD...
Creating Safe Spaces for All.....with Martin King
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your workplace could be someone's only safe space to exist authentically? Martin King, founder of Pride Pledge, reveals how organisations...
Supported Decision Making .....with Erika Butters
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Butters is revolutionising disability rights through technology that puts decision-making power back where it belongs—with the individual. Her...
The Good Mahi Model......with Haemia Melling
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what happens when businesses do good work in their communities, but never measure or talk about it? In this conversation with Haemia Mel...
Navigating Menopause with Confidence.....with Tracy Minnoch Nuku
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if the cognitive struggles of menopause might actually be preparing your brain for something better? In this conversation with Tracy M...
Te Ao Māori Leadership.....with Emma Rutherford
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything we've been taught about leadership is fundamentally flawed? Emma Rutherford's research into Te Ao Māori (the Māori wor...
Tiny Rice Grains.....with Lyn R Lee
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to have Lyn R Lee on A Dog Called Diversity to talk about her career and her new book Tiny Rice Grains. As the former Global Head o...
Creating Visibility for Women Over 45..... with Lot Hawkins
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt suddenly invisible in your workplace despite your wealth of knowledge and experience? This episode explores the often-overlooked ch...
Thriving with Bipolar....with Katie Rickson
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Rickson shares her journey living with bipolar disorder, from diagnosis after giving birth to her daughter to finding meaning through advocacy a...
The Brain Diversity Advantage - with Jenny Turner
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why some colleagues approach work so differently from you? It's not just personality—it might be neurodiversity at play. Jenny Tu...
Bloke Coaching...with Iain Schmidt
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sat down with Iain Schmidt, executive coach, speaker and facilitator who shared his transformative journey to redefine male allysh...
Inclusive Leadership...with John Lombard
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the ranks of visionary leaders and cultural champions in our latest episode, as we sit down with John Lombard, CEO of NTT Data. With a tapestry o...
Pedalling into the Unknown...with Sally Fenner
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bike widowhood—a club I never expected to join, yet here I am, swapping stories with Sally Fenner, an author whose life reads like an adventure nove...
Embracing the Side Hustle.... with Dannie Lynn Fountain
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the unexpected power of keeping your day job with side hustle guru Dannie Lyn Fountain, as she unveils her journey and the critical importanc...
Redefining Sobriety with Emma Gilmour
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself caught in a cycle that seemed impossible to break free from? Emma Gilmour, the driving force behind Hope Rising Coaching,...
A career in equality.....with Bernadette Smith
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many paths to working in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and we love Bernadette Smiths. Before "bringing good vibes to DEI" ...
Racial understanding....with Brigid Trenerry, PhD
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brigid Trenerry, a savvy researcher dedicated to the rich tapestry of workplace diversity and anti-racism is our guest in this episode of A Dog Called...
Charting Inclusive Futures....with Katrina North
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love having leaders in Diversity & Inclusion on the podcast. Katrina North is someone we have admired for a long time at The Culture Ministry. ...
Pathways to Community.....with Gene Stowe
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Stowe joins us on A Dog Called Diversity to share his journey with religion, writing, film making and community that includes a path through ...
The Power of Male Allyship... with Ravi Agarwal
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a situation where you hesitated to applaud your own achievements, held back by an invisible societal leash? Join us as we sit do...
#WorkSchoolHours... with Dr. Ellen Joan Ford
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ellen Joan Ford is an impressive person. Her extraordinary life has taken her from the green pastures of New Zealand to the icy expanses of Antarc...
Workplace inclusion......with John Ray
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it takes to not just draft policies but truly embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the very fabric of an organizati...
Breaking the Silence on Menopause.....with Sarah Connor
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found yourself mystified by the changes your body undergoes during menopause, or felt alone in navigating its choppy waters? Sarah Connor, the es...
Leadership, connections and personal growth.... with Mel Kettle
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to leverage the power of connections for personal and professional growth? This week's podcast guest, Mel Kettle, shed...
Powering Employee Resource Groups...with Shivani Sondhi
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the power of Employee Network Groups as Shivani Sondhi, leader at Vodafone, shares her insights on fostering workplace inclusion. Embark on S...
Got your back sista......with Melissa Histon
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From corporate marketing to community activism, our phenomenal guest Melissa Histon brings to life a journey that is as inspiring as it is illuminatin...
Embracing Diversity in Customer Experience.... with Debbie Levitt
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how much a company truly understands you as a customer? This episode features the candid insights of Debbie Levitt, a customer ...
From outsider to advocate..... with Tricia Montalvo Timm
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine growing up in a world where you're encouraged to assimilate, to downplay your heritage, and to hide your identity. This was the reality f...
Welcome to 2024......with Lisa Mulligan
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2024! In this episode Lisa welcomes you to 2024 and shares:Her word for 2024Three books she read over the Christmas/New Year breakWhat&apos...
Understanding life with Muscular Dystrophy....with Dr Lucy Burns
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experience the journey of Dr. Lucy Burns: a medical doctor, a mother, and a woman living with muscular dystrophy. Throughout the episode, Lucy offers ...
Immigrants and community building.... with Rachel Perić
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how growing up with grandparents who were Holocaust survivors might shape one's worldview? In our latest conversation, we ...
Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder....with John Harter
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it's like to live with bipolar disorder? Join us as our guest, John Harter, shares his journey from his initial diagnosis at s...
From a mud hut to the boardroom....with Graci Harkema
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode, discover the inspiring story of Graci Harkema, a brave advocate for diversity and inclusion. Born in the Democratic Republic...
Resilience and Advocacy....with Korrin Barrett
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, get ready to be moved by the extraordinary tale of Korrin Barrett and her fight against ulcerative colitis along with a life-threatening health...
Accelerating women....... with Duncan Hewett
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are thrilled to bring you Duncan Hewett, author of the book ‘Accelerating Women’ and the mastermind behind the transformative program Taa...
Key Trends from the 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Salary and Market Survey
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE RESULTS ARE IN! The Culture Ministry's 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Salary and Market SurveyListen in to hear the results from the 2023 Div...
Conversion therapy....with Curtis Baker
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode follows the journey of Curtis Baker, a champion of diversity and inclusion, from humble beginnings in small-town Tennessee to his...
Reinventing Mobility......with BE Alink
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it's like to create a groundbreaking device that could change the lives of millions? Meet BE Alink, today's gues...
Challenging Traditional Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion.. with Charlotte Wilkinson
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Wilkinson has been a friend of The Culture Ministry for a while now. In fact she helped name this very podcast!We are thrilled to have Charl...
Balancing a Successful Career with Parkinson's..... with Andrew Kinder
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life threw Andrew Kinder a curveball in the form of a young onset Parkinson's diagnosis. Listen as Andrew courageously shares his personal journe...
Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Diya Khanna
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the global side of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Our guest, Diya Khanna, has a unique perspective. With experience living in S...
Helping ADHD brains beat burnout...with Julie Cockerill
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julie Cockerill, a former corporate HR leader turned ADHD advocate, shares her transformative journey. Her story offers a comforting ...
The power of women in midlife....with Kate Billing
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: a corporate space where being human isn't just tolerated, it's celebrated. Where topics like menopause aren't whispered i...
The entrepreneurial leap....with Devon Peterika
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the corporate world lost its charm, our returning guest, Devon Peterika, stepped into the world of entrepreneurship full time. She has traded in ...
The value of mentors....with Katie Viviers
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Viviers has used mentoring throughout her career to progress from working as a genetic counsellor to the CEO of a private specialist centre. Lis...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work....with Maria Morukian
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is crucial for an organization's growth and development? Well, we've got the right ...
Episode 100! Behind the scenes 'A Dog Called Diversity'
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this very special 100th episode, Lisa Mulligan dives deep into the story behind her podcast 'A Dog Called Diversity' by speaking on thin...
Women don't need to be fixed to lead.....with Cathy Burke
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this episode, Cathy Burke, is a seasoned leader, gaining much of her experience at The Hunger Project, a organisation that helps communities...
Championing size inclusivity in fashion.... with Curvy Sam
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to be inspired by Curvy Sam, founder and community manager of Curvy AU, a flourishing online Facebook community for plus size people. With o...
You, me and ADHD….. with Callum McKirdy
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered the unique perspectives and strengths that neurodivergent people bring to the table? In this episode, Callum McKirdy shares h...
Bioptic driving with Belinda O'Connor
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Belinda O’Connor has achromatopsia, an eyesight condition which affects her ability to see colours and have clear vision. Growing up she faced chall...
Disability representation in Fashion.....with Michelle Roger
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to be inspired as we sit down with the immensely talented Michelle Rogers. This creative powerhouse, hailing from Gippsland, Victoria, has n...
The power of disability inclusion….. with Charlotte Faul
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Faul comes to disability inclusion work from her own experiences with chronic pain. In this episode Charlotte and Lisa discuss the challeng...
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes........with Juliet Short
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Short is an Auckland based lawyer ,and mother of two girls. Her eldest daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three, which ...
DEBATE Live Recording: What's more important in D&I work?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's more important in Diversity & Inclusion work? Is it strategy? Or execution?This episode is the recording of a live Zoom debate on 15 J...
Strategy and execution in D&I work....with Lisa Mulligan
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the distinct differences between strategy and execution work in Diversity & Inclusion? Have you wondered which is more...
Transgender inclusion….. with Nate Shalev
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why pronouns are important? Do you know the difference between gender identify and sexuality? Do you what questions are ok to a...
Data driven Diversity & Inclusion Strategy….. with Dharshi Harindra
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dharshi Harindra is a corporate lawyer with a focus on media technology and data privacy, with a passion for using data to drive progress in diversity...
Women and ADHD at work….. with Diann Wingert
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you will find out in this episode, Diann Wingert is a No-BS psychotherapist turned business strategist & coach for ambitious outliers. She help...
Learning in Palm Springs.....with Lisa Mulligan
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In March our podcast host Lisa Mulligan travelled to Palm Springs to be part of the Her Empire Builder members retreat. This was about having a divers...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocacy…..with James Kinney
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We love people who like to transform organisations, like this week’s guest James Kinney. He’s a mental health and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ...
Embracing uniqueness ….with Rebecca Saunders
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have been admiring Rebecca Saunders for quite a while now at The Culture Ministry, and at A Dog Called Diversity.She is energetic, colourful and vi...
Navigating intersectionality….Elena Kim
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Kim is a Lawyer, the Co-chair of Rainbow Auckland, Korean, gay, neurodiverse woman. She has a history of working in corporate spaces to support ...
Generational Trauma ….with Cathy Ngo
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in Australia when you are not white Australian can present big challenges. Cathy Ngo knows this more than others, having grown up in a Viet...
Maintaining mental health.....with Emma Lovell
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We originally approached today’s guest Emma Lovell to learn about her travels and her podcast lovelly travels because travelling is one of the best ...
Equity in sport leadership….with Michelle Redfern
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Redfern is one kick arse super smart kinda woman. She runs her own business Advancing Women in Business & Sport, is the co-founder of the...
Healthcare for humans….with Dr Raj Sundar
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Raj Sundar, is a family physician and health equity leader at Kaiser Permanente. He also hosts the Healthcare for Humans podcast, dedicated to educ...
Creating belonging….with Justin Reinert
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Based in Chicago, Justin Reinert is a Coach & Talent Development Leader who is clever at consulting, facilitation, training, organizational develo...
Where will you be in 12 months? Bonus episode with Lisa Mulligan
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
12 months ago Lisa Mulligan and her family moved to Auckland, New Zealand. In this episode she reflects on a decision she did make after that move, an...
SPECIAL EPISODE - 6 Weeks to Get Started in Diversity & Inclusion
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what I have been up to over the past few weeks?Want to know ALL about my online course 6 Weeks to Get Started in Diversity & Inclusio...
Improving wellbeing….with Cheryl Rodriguez
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 74 we speak with Cheryl Rodriguez. She has always been interested in her health and caring for her body. It wasn’t until she experienced ...
Challenges and Successes in Diversity & Inclusion….with Emma Bennett
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a different path to working in Diversity & Inclusion. Emma Bennett has always had a value around building a more sustainable, inclusi...
Making change happen….with Tidge Backhouse
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the only way to get help for yourself is to act and help others too. Tidge Backhouse grew up in a small town in Country New South Wales, Aus...
BONUS EPISODE! What makes a great International Women's Day event?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to this recording of a LIVE webinar we ran across APAC and Europe timezones in partnership with Volt International. Learning from our exper...
Weight discrimination....with Dannie Lynn Fountain
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dannie Lynn Fountain identifies as lots of things. She’s a staffer at Google where she is also the global inclusion lead for #Iamremarkable program....
Phenomenally autistic….with Ayanna Davis
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ayanna Davis suffers from sensory overload and was diagnosed with autism later in life by accident. Did you know that black children are diagnosed wi...
Creating diverse community....with Coco Brown
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to A dog called diversity. A podcast from The Culture Ministry, where we explore the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion through sharin...
Starting 2023......with Lisa Mulligan
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode for 2023 Lisa introduces our fantastic podcast guests for February. They areFounder and CEO of Athena Alliance Coco Brown on 3 Fe...
2022 in review…..with Lisa Mulligan
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 was the year we emerged from Covid-19. Mostly. It was also the year of ups and downs for Diversity & Inclusion around the world. In this epi...
Annual STOP, Review and Dream....with Lisa Mulligan
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of 2022 Lisa talks about the processes she uses to stop and reflect on what’s she has achieved, what she has learnt, what progres...
Fostering culturally diverse leadership….with Karen Loon
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Karen Loon, author of Fostering Culturally Diverse Leadership in Organisations: Lessons from those who smashed the bambo...
Creating diverse characters….with Vanessa Laguerre
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At her heart Vanessa is a storyteller. She has done many types of writing, from poems, songs, and short stories to news articles, blog posts, copywrit...
International Adoption......with Laura Kangas
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We met Laura Kangas back in episode 57 with her co-author Jim Rogers. They have written “Diversity Training that generates real change” which was ...
Not weird, just autistic....with J.R. Reed
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
J. R. Reed has some great ways of helping us learn and understand about being neurodiverse. Based in Missouri, USA J.R. is an autism self advocate, wr...
Debugging Diversity….with Dan Draper
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apart from having a super cool name Dan Draper is doing some super cool things in Diversity & Inclusion. When he is not leading his current ventu...
Disability inclusion.....with Ainslee Hooper
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A 20 year career in the public service, repeated bully and a nervous breakdown forced wheelchair user Ainslee Hooper to re-evaluate her life and do so...
Later in life Lesbian….with Anne-Marie Zanzal
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so glad you are listening in and if you need some help or support with your Diversity & Inclusion work go to www.thecultureministry.com for...
A life of purpose….with Chinali Patel
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so glad you are listening in and if you need some help or support with your Diversity & Inclusion work go to www.thecultureministry.com for...
Diversity Training That Generates Real Change..with Laura Kangas and James Rodgers
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so glad you are listening in and if you need some help or support with your Diversity & Inclusion work go to www.thecultureministry.com for...
2022 APAC Diversity & Inclusion Salary Survey.......the insights
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lisa Mulligan, Founder and CEO of The Culture Ministry shares the results and the insights from the 2022 APAC Diversity & Inclusio...
My career story......with Lisa Mulligan
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love hearing people's career stories. Do you? This week I decided to share my career story and how I ended up working in Diversty & Inclus...
Inclusive breastfeeding.......with Simone Casey
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode was recorded with a live online audience during World Breastfeeding Week 2022. Simone Casey is an International Board Certified ...
Women’s mentoring….with Louise Tagliante
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love talking to people who are making a difference for individuals AND organisations. Today we hear about Louise Tagliante’s career and why she s...
Queer women in the workplace….with Gemma Saunders
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you will enjoy listening to Gemma Saunders as much as we did. From her beautiful acknowledgement of country to her story of coming out, she has...
Eyeless mind….with Stephanie Duesing
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Duesing discovered her son Sebastian was nearly completely blind at 15 years of age. How did she discover this and how was he navigating the...
Not gay enough, not straight enough….with Dominick Domingo
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dominick Domingo identifies as a Storyteller, an artist, a gay man and more recently as HIV positive. He graduated with distinction from Art Center Co...
The Power of Employee Resource Groups….with Farzana Nayani
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farzana Nayani joins this weeks podcast episode from Los Angeles where she is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, coach, and international ...
Making love, not porn.....with Cindy Gallop
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t heard about Cindy Gallop you are in for a treat. As a start her LinkedIn headline says she likes to blow shit up. That's sound...
The Disability Diva......with Sarah Park
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to A dog called diversity. A podcast from The Culture Ministry, where we explore the themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion through sharin...