113 episodes

DiverCity Podcast is all about equality, inclusion, and diversity in financial services, with leading commentators from around the world bringing fresh perspectives to the D&I debate. Hosted by Julia Streets, on each episode we seek to shine a light on positive progress, call out areas requiring further focus and offer lots of ideas to help drive change.

DiverCity Podcast: Talking Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Services Industry Julia Streets Productions

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    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

DiverCity Podcast is all about equality, inclusion, and diversity in financial services, with leading commentators from around the world bringing fresh perspectives to the D&I debate. Hosted by Julia Streets, on each episode we seek to shine a light on positive progress, call out areas requiring further focus and offer lots of ideas to help drive change.

    Focus on Antisemitism: Prejudice, Perception and the Purpose for Change

    Focus on Antisemitism: Prejudice, Perception and the Purpose for Change

    In our first episode of Series 16, we begin with a special extended episode focusing on antisemitism, the ‘oldest form of hatred in the world’. Host Julia Streets is joined by Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism and national newspaper Journalist, Nicole Lampert. Together they chart the rise of antisemitism and the exclusion of Jewish people in the diversity discussion. They discuss how to provide both practical support and demonstrate inclusion for Jewish people within the workplace, and the power and importance of networks and allies.

    • 39 min
    Places, policies and practices for women at work

    Places, policies and practices for women at work

    In this episode, host Julia Streets is joined by Sophie Creese, Founder of MotherBoard, and Eleanor Mills, Editor in Chief of noon.org.uk. They explore the current landscape of women at work; the ages and stages of women in the workforce: from mothers to ‘Queenagers’, which now includes five generations. They discuss opportunities for women in midlife, the wasted economic and skills potential, the (not so) ‘great break up’ and the reality of gendered ageism. They discuss policies and best practice around reproductive health for employees, particularly during pregnancy, the requirements for returning mothers and recognises the midlife pinch facing women before they emerge into the ‘sunny uplands’ post-menopause.

    • 32 min
    Being and Belonging: Financial services and safety for the LGBTQ+ community

    Being and Belonging: Financial services and safety for the LGBTQ+ community

    In this episode, host Julia Streets is joined by Billie Simmons, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Daylight, a queer-owned and queer-run members-only neobank and Geffrye Parsons, Founder and CEO (‘Chief Empathy Officer’) of The Inclusion Imperative, a best-practice Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) consultancy. They explore how financial services can create a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ people. They look at the importance of focusing on the intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ community. With the changes in the social and political climate, they discuss the compelling need for psychological safety, with a sharp focus on the mental health and the wellbeing of the community. They discuss how this includes employees working within the industry globally, as well extending this consideration beyond to its customers.

    • 29 min
    Regional representation recruitment and retention

    Regional representation recruitment and retention

    In this episode, host Julia Streets is joined by Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell, CEO of 10,000 Black Interns Foundation and the 10,000 Able Interns Foundation, and Philiip Olagunju, Head of corporate finance at PEM, the oldest and largest independent accountancy practice in Cambridge, UK. They discuss advocating for the unrepresented through both structured internships and organic connections. Together they explore regional differences outside the capital and beyond regional cities, the differing degrees of acceptance across the country, call out the barriers to change and consider how best to drive better inclusion for all.

    • 30 min
    Inclusive design: Workspaces fit for all, fit for the future

    Inclusive design: Workspaces fit for all, fit for the future

    In this episode, host Julia Streets is joined by Ed Warner, founder of the inclusive design business Motionspot and Ross Hovey, Accessibility Guru, Accessibility Consultant and Lloyds Banking Group Disability Role Model. They explore the importance of inclusive design to serve talent across all protected characteristics, with a particular focus on intersectionality, neurodiversity and different stages of life. The discussion leads to why there we need broader EDI strategies that incorporate an inclusive design mindset. Together they discuss the value of more diverse and all embracing workspaces, designed for wellbeing and belonging, so individuals can thrive, free from potential barriers and obstacles.

    • 35 min
    Is Justice the new DE&I: Has the diversity discussion evolved?

    Is Justice the new DE&I: Has the diversity discussion evolved?

    In this episode, host Julia Streets is joined by Dorien Nuñez, Speaker, Author, Researcher, Consultant and Principal and Co-Founder of The OMNIResearch Group and Paris Prince, Director - Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for The Intentional Endowments Network.
    Both from the United States, Dorien shares his experience of five decades on Wall Street and together they chart the changes through diversity, equity and inclusion. They explore furthering the ESG debate within financial services and make fascinating comparisons between the US and the UK. Paris takes the diversity discussion to new bounds with his views on JEDI and both offer listeners practical suggestions to drive real change.

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

StuckInSwedeLand ,

A must-have for every business leader

This should be an essential on every business leader and D&I practitioner podcast list - a go-to listen for a meaningful and informative perspective on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And on the occasional low day, it’s often also a pick-me-up and source of hope. The Divercity team are a light in the darkness of underrepresentation and corporate poor practice. Listening to these episodes is good use of time of even the busiest of execs! Keep going @Divercity

Amootiy ,

Top quality informative and practical podcast series

I came across Julia Streets about a year ago. The variety of topics covered and insights shared are fantastic. I work in the City and am passionate about inclusion. We all have to continue to educate ourselves, and this show is one of my go to DEI shows.

joevejojo ,

Brilliant series

I love this podcast. The episodes are interesting and informative. I don’t work in the City/finance industry but as a D&I leader outside the sector I find it really interesting to hear different perspectives. Well done!

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