D&I Spy - Inclusion, Uncovered
Episodes
Sandra Lewin - The power of Storytelling
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Sandra Lewin, founder of 100 Women in Insurance, to explore how storytelling can drive meaningful change in gender di...
Zoë Walters - The intersection of HR and AI
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and inclusion with Zoë Walters, a former senior HR executive turned transforma...
Joy Burnford and Ed Haigh - Women in Leadership
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Joy Burnford and Ed Haigh from Encompass Equality as they share insights from their latest research on gender equity. They explore h...
Dr Kate Atkin - Unmasking the Imposter Phenomenon
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Julie and Natasha dive deep into the Imposter Phenomenon with renowned expert Dr Kate Atkin. Often mislabeled as “imposter syndrome,” Dr Kate e...
Diane Lightfoot - Driving Disability Inclusion – A Whole Organisation Approach
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Dr Julie and Natasha sit down with Diane to explore what it truly means to embed disability inclusion across an entire org...
Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed: Period Poverty
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from best selling author, Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed on her journey from tragedy to creating a global business for good. We talk about period poverty,...
Hanna Naima McCloskey: Is DEI worth doing?
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore how D&I can be done better, the differences between issue and identity led approaches and how some organisations are bringing this to life ...
Jamie Golunski: A personal story of anxiety
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Jamie Golunski about the importance of good mental health and the impact when the balance is skewed. Jamie shares his experience of anxiety...
Katie Mantwa George: Is empathy the new equity?
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Katie Mantwa George, speaker, meditation teacher, author, empathy guide and part of Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place team. Katie shares ...
Jim Rottman: Is belonging the new inclusion?
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global transformation leader, Jim Rottman, defines belonging and shares how it differs from inclusion. We chat about the modern workplace and how lead...
Jenny Barrow: Governance and Accountability in DEI
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to seasoned HR professional, Jenny Barrow about the importance of governance and accountability for DEI work. We discuss what good looks like...
Professor Binna Kandola OBE: Rethinking DEI
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from world renowned author and DEI practitioner, Professor Binna Kandola OBE as we discuss how to rethink diversity, equity and inclusion. We ask...
Lauren Neal: Communicating with Confidence
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Lauren Neal, Founder and Chief Programme Creator of Valued at work to give practical advice on improving the way we communicate. Lear...
Dionne Bowers: CABIP - disrupting the status quo in Canada
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Dionne Bowers, one of the founders of CABIP (The Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals) about why there is a need for su...
Jacqueline Gavin BEM: Can the pendulum swing back?
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with global speaker and thought leader, Jacqueline Gavin about the current state of the DEI profession and function and ask if it's time for ...
Dr Poornima Luthra: Is DEI dying?
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season opener we talk to celebrated author and Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School, Dr Poornima Luthra about the changing politi...
Joe Santana: How Ai can help the DEI profession
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we hear from Joe Santana, Chair of the CDO Powercircle, on how AI can help the DEI profession along with discussing some of the bigges...
Jeremy Blain: How distributed leadership can help DEI
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from multi award winner Jeremy Blain, as he shares practical steps organisations can take to implement and nurture a culture of distributed leade...
Roger Taylor: The perils of being conscientious and getting s**t done
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover women’s ingrained guilt, conscientiousness prolonging your life and how you can develop emotional intelligence with coachi...
Navigating DEI Pushback: Strategies for Leaders with Liz Grant OBE
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Liz Grant OBE, the director and founder of Fantail Business Development, as we explore why DEI initiatives often face resistance, eve...
Poppy Murray: Womens safety and how organisations can help
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Poppy Murray about her BE LADS campaign and ask what it is, why its needed and who it helps. Find out how organisations can help women be ...
Ajay Mistry: ERGs - are they still relevant to today's organisations?
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Ajay Mistry, the cofounder of iCAN, a cross company, cultural network supporting employers and their staff about the role of ERGs. Ajay ...
Ali Hannon: Humour and Inclusion
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Come with us as we explore the link between humour and inclusion with Ali Hannon, an award-winning comedy performer and EDI consultant. By day Ali he...
Mark Bateman: Disruptive Leadership
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Mark Bateman, CEO and author of Disruptive Leadership. Hear how heat, fuel and oxygen are components of disruptive leadership an...
Romain Muhammad: How to be anti-racist
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Romain Muhammad, anti racism campaigner, about what being anti racist means, the misconceptions and some practical suggestions on how to...
Jose Ucar: How to effectively communicate across cultures
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Jose Ucar, international communication expert, author and Tedx speaker, as we discuss the question of how best to communicate across ...
Zoe Walters: Relationship advice for DEI and HR
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Zoe Walters, author, coach and former CPO, and debate whether the DEI function should sit inside or alongside HR. Also hear great example...
Simon Fanshawe OBE: Inclusion at Work Panel Report
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Simon Fanshawe OBE share his thoughts on the recently published ‘The inclusion at work panels recommendations for improving D&I practice in the...
Daniele Fiandaca: How to get more men involved in DEI
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Daniele Fiandaca, founder of Token Man Consulting and Masculinity in the Workplace, as he shares his take on how men can be better allies. ...
Jenny Garrett OBE: Misogynoir uncovered
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the UK Conservative donor, Frank Hester, was reported to have said that MP, Diane Abbott, made him want to hate all Black women, we spoke to Jen...
Sonal Shah: How tech companies can attract more women
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Sonal Shah, author of ‘She Chose Tech’ and discuss the tactics and strategies that companies can implement in order to attract women....
FTSE Women Leaders Review - 2024 Review Highlights
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Denise Wilson, CEO of FTSE Women Leaders Review as the 2024 report is released. Each year, the Review collects the latest gender lead...
A teaser for Tuesday's episode
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No new episode today, because we’re releasing on Tuesday (27/02/24) to discuss the highlights of the 2024 FTSE Women Leaders Review, including how ...
David Greenhalgh: The three most talked about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues that UK lawyers are witnessing right now.
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by David Greenhalgh - David is an Employment Lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in providing advice to senior executives, employer...
Ann Kowal Smith: How anger and unhappiness at work manifests and what you can do about it.
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by friend of the show, Ann Kowal Smith, Founder and CEO of Reflection Point and frequent Forbes contributor. In this episode we discuss ...
Suzy Levy: The four big mistakes organisations make around equality, diversity and inclusion
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Suzy Levy, author of ‘Mind The Inclusion Gap’ as she shares the four big mistakes made by organisations around EDI. We delve into these ...
We're back in 2024!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Rameez Kaleem: Pay transparency and its impact on minorities
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A redux without the internet burps..!Hear author and reward expert, Rameez, discuss pay transparency for women and ethnic minority employees, and offe...
Lauren Chiren: Retaining top talent during the menopause
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause expert Lauren Chiren shares her practical approach for organisations on how to retain their top talent during the menopause. We also discuss...
Joyce Osei: But where do you really come from?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the question often asked of Black and ethnic minority people - ‘But, where are you REALLY from’. Author and consultant, Joyc...
Ann Kowal Smith: Loneliness in the workplace
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from author Ann Kowal Smith as she highlights how loneliness in the workplace should be a real concern for organisations and offers solutions to ...
Anna Marsden: Exploring labels
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Anna Marsden, expert in communications, discuss the power dynamics when labels are used. We also cover the positives and negatives of labels, soc...
Samreen McGregor: The conflict between standing out and fitting in
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A very practical episode about how people can become conflicted between standing out and fitting in at work - and the organisational ramifications of...
Season 5 Reflections
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha and Dr Julie pick out their favourite talking points and top tips from the latest round of episodesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Emma Maslen: Can networking harm or enhance your career?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author of ‘The Personal Board of You Inc’., Emma Maslen, discusses strategies for effective networking which will enhance your career. We also deb...
Teresa Boughey: The intersect between ESG and DEI
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESG is becoming increasingly important to investors, which in turn means it's becoming important to organisations. Hear from Teresa Boughey as she dis...
Jon Holmes: Is football gay/bi/trans phobic?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, founder of the advocacy group Sports Media LGBT+, discusses whether football is a safe space for gay/bi/trans fans and players. We also examine f...
Pinar Guvenc: Inclusive Design
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Pinar Guvenc of SOUR, the international hybrid design studio that solves social and urban issues through sustainable and inclusive methods. ...
Tracey Curtis-Taylor: Women in aviation
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the ‘Bird in a Plane’, Tracey, as she recounts her 3 epic, solo bi-plane journeys and discusses the barriers to women in aviation. RESO...
Rachel Charlton-Dailey: The R Word - reclaimed or still an insult?
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how the R Word is being used in the title of a new Channel 4 documentary fronted by Rosie Jones and how Rachel believes the word continues to sev...
Season 4 Reflections
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha and Dr Julie pick out their favourite talking points and top tips from the latest round of episodesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Robin White: The definition of ‘sex’
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke to Barrister and Author, Robin White about the recent debate in the UK Parliament concerning amending or keeping the definition of ‘sex’ ...
Dr Rebecca Whittington: Online harm against women journalists
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Dr Rebecca Whittington as she talks about the recent research undertaken by Reach and Women in Journalism, into the online harm experienced ...
Joe Santana: How Employee Resource Groups contribute to organisations
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also known as Inclusion Networks, have become widely associated with providing a safe space for employees to come tog...
Farhana Hemani and Dr. Christopher Owen: Manchester Pride, why it's still important and relevant
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Farhana Hemani and Dr. Christopher Owen from Manchester Pride as they discuss how Manchester Pride is more than an annual celebration and ho...
Rachel Charlton-Dailey: Disabled people and the media
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from activist Rachel Charlton-Dailey, on the media's portrayal of disabled people and the difficulty that disabled people face when telling their...
Helen Beedham: The Future of Time
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Helen says the way we think about time is broken. She encourages us to cultivate time intelligence and highlights the dangers of disadvantaging alread...
BONUS: Tess Howard and Simon Webb: Inclusive Sportswear
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Tess Howard, a Great Britain hockey player and Independent Advisor, Simon Webb, about the launch of Inclusive Sportswear.As founder and Dire...
BONUS: Simon Webb: Ethnic diversity in sports
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon is the Head of Marketing & Communication for Sporting Equals, a charity championing ethnic diversity in sport and physical activity. Simon discu...
BONUS: Kathryn Albany-Ward: Colour blindness
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Albany-Ward is the CEO of Colour Blind Awareness, a not-for-profit organisation advocating for people with colour blindness. 1 in 12 men and b...
BONUS: Holly Woodford: Supporting women to be active
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Woodford co-founded Her Spirit, the all-in-one app for women who want to be active. We talked to Holly about the benefits of exercise for women,...
BONUS: Laura Hartley: Women’s Football
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Hartley discusses the barriers women face as spectators and players of football. Laura is the Acting Editor of Reach plc’s Women's Football co...
BONUS: Peter Harding: Disability in Sports
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Harding suffered a brain injury in his teens. He has since founded ‘Why Can’t We?’ and raises awareness of disability sports, whilst chall...
LIVE from the Include Summit: Diversity in Sports Media
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the Include Summit 2023, the UK's number-one conference for Diversity in Sports. The panel discusses how the media represents minorit...
Simon Fanshawe OBE: The Power of Difference
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author, EDI consultant, Stonewall co-founder and broadcaster, Simon Fanshawe OBE talks about his book ‘The Power of Difference’. Citing academic r...
Season 3 Wrap Party
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our D&I Spies, Dr. Julie and Natasha, gather around the good ole Zoom to have a chat about their favourite bits from the third season... and tease a c...
Steven Dowd: Changing your reality
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Dowd talks about his life-changing cycling accident and the effect that positivity can have on your reality. Hear Steven’s account of becomin...
Pepi Sappal: Gen Z & the LGBTQ+ community
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Pepi Sappal, Senior PR & Content Director at myGwork, she is also Founder of fairplaytalks.com. Pepi has been writing and researching div...
Iain Wilkie: The Gift of Stuttering
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Iain Wilkie, founder of 50 Million Voices TEDX speaker, and talk about ‘the gift of stuttering’ and how workplaces can be more support...
Dr Willard Wigan MBE: Neurodiversity and Me
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Willard Wigan MBE, creator of the world's smallest handmade sculptures talks about being neurodiverse. From being a young boy and skipping school t...
Kate Nash OBE: The language of disability
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Activist and Founder of PurpleSpace and #PurpleLightUp, Kate Nash OBE, talks about the changing nature of language around disability and the levers bu...
Alison Phillips: Online abuse against women #IWD
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mirror Editor-in-Chief and Chair of Women in Journalism (WiJ), Alison Phillips, talks about the online harm women are often subjected to, along with t...
Season 2 Wrap Party
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As season 2 comes to a close, Natasha and Dr. Julie crank up the old Zoom again for a remote episode looking back at the six episodes and one magnifie...
Joy Burnford: Gender in the workplace and how men can be active allies to women
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from author Joy Burnford about the behavioural traits of inclusive leaders (using her PACE model), the need for flexibility in the workplace and ...
Terence Parris: Thoughts on the ‘N’ word
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Terence heard our episode on labels and the discussion around the word ‘queer’, he contacted us with his views on how this relates to the ‘...
Franstine Jones BEM: Domestic abuse and how it affects Black women
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Franstine Jones, campaigner and director of Aspire Black Suffolk CIC, about the treatment that Black women can face from police and the cri...
Paul and Michael Atwal-Brice: LGBTQ+ parenting & adoption
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from super dads, Paul and Michael Atwal-Brice. Fathers to two sets of twins, one set with severe disabilities, Paul and Michael candidly share th...
Dr Heather Currie MBE: Menopause at work
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Dr Heather Currie MBE, co-founder and Managing Director of MenopauseMatters.com and Associate Specialist Gynaecologist, specialising ...
Jason Wilson: Growing up with a parent in prison
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Jason Wilson, author and son of a career criminal, about his experience growing up with a parent in prison and how this affected his life c...
Paul Russell: The power of labels
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Season Two, we talk to Paul Russell, founder of Standing Ovation Choir and vocal coach and choir director to West End and Broa...
Bonus: Meet the peeps behind the pod
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Small little treat as we round off Season 1, as Producer Dan puts Doctor Julie and Not Yet A Doctor Natasha on the spot and into the guest seats. Why ...
Season 1 Wrap Party
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of season 1, Natasha and Dr. Julie boot up the old Zoom for their first remote episode. The pair look back at the six episodes ...
Jaco Van Gass MBE: The link between mental and physical health
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from military veteran, paralympian and adventurer, Jaco Van Gass as he talks about the importance of finely balancing our mental and physical hea...
Anyika Onuora: What's all the fuss about bias?
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Olympic athlete, Anyika Onuora about her experiences of gender and racial bias growing up in Liverpool, UK, the importance of visible role ...
Paul Davis: Banter - are you a lover or hater?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is banter just friends and colleagues having a laugh or is it a more serious problem? Hear from ex-Arsenal player, Paul Davis talk about how banter af...
Anna Vakili: Online abuse and bias at work
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are women targeted by trolls on social media more than anyone else? We talk to blogger and ex-Love Islander, Anna Vakili about the trolling she has re...
Dame Kelly Holmes: Inclusion - why should we care?
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes’ thoughts on inclusion, coming out as a gay woman, being accepted into the LGBTQ+ community and her struggle...
Gian Power: Are we bored of D&I & what is diversity fatigue?
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gian Power is the CEO and Founder of TLC Lions. He set up his first business aged 13 and later worked in global businesses. Gian is an advocate for ta...
D & I Spy trailer
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
D&I Spy takes you behind the scenes with Dr. Julie Humphreys and Natasha Whitehurst as they dish the dirt on diversity & inclusion. They will be joine...