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How do you harness the power of events to transform human behaviour and the human experience?

Many industries deliver events as part of their marketing mix, but how do we ensure events attract diverse audiences, feature diverse content, as well as be inclusive and accessible spaces for all?

Welcome to the Diversity Alliance podcast where we share stories, experiences, advice and insights from EDI and HR professionals, as well as events, hospitality and marketing professionals so you can learn how to do just that!

Diversity Alliance Talks Gabby Austen Browne

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How do you harness the power of events to transform human behaviour and the human experience?

Many industries deliver events as part of their marketing mix, but how do we ensure events attract diverse audiences, feature diverse content, as well as be inclusive and accessible spaces for all?

Welcome to the Diversity Alliance podcast where we share stories, experiences, advice and insights from EDI and HR professionals, as well as events, hospitality and marketing professionals so you can learn how to do just that!

    078 End of Year DEI Round Up, The Best of the Best 2023 Pt 2.

    078 End of Year DEI Round Up, The Best of the Best 2023 Pt 2.

    At Diversity Alliance, as we start the new year we want to begin 2024 with fresh perspectives on DE&I in the events industry.



    In Part Two of the DEI Insights in 2023 series we continue to share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.

     

    In this episode, I share DE&I insights and revisit our most popular and insightful podcast clips. Throughout the episode, you will gain valuable insights on:

     


    Training on Deaf Awareness, Accessible Event Planning and Improving Policies for Events with Meg Strahle
    Challenging Stereotypes, Inclusive Hiring Practices and Supporting Career Development in all Stages of the Workplace with Claire Derrick
    Creating Sensory Friendly Spaces, Neurodivergent Collaboration and the Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptation with Daniel Brooke
    Accessible Wellbeing Resources, Tailored Wellbeing Initiatives and the Importance of Employee Feedback and Collaboration with Jenny Okolo

     

    For more valuable resources, visit our website at www.diversityalliance.co.uk.

     


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    • 32 min
    077 End of Year DEI Round Up, The Best of the Best 2023

    077 End of Year DEI Round Up, The Best of the Best 2023

    As we approach the end of 2023, I want to have a moment of reflection, share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.

     

    In this episode, I share my most impactful DE&I insights and revisit clips from our most popular podcasts. In this episode, I share valuable insights on:

     


    Exploring Muslim Faith, Inclusive Events & Education with Natasha Butt
    Gender Equality, Pay Equity & Female Empowerment with Natalie Campbell
    Recruitment, Talent, & Being Your Authentic Self with Alasdair Moore
    Advocating for the Transgender Community & The Importance of Personal Responsibility with Thea Bardot

     

    For more valuable resources, visit our website at www.diversityalliance.co.uk


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    • 48 min
    076 Meg's Journey With Hearing Loss, Challenges in the Events Industry & Why Inclusion Matters

    076 Meg's Journey With Hearing Loss, Challenges in the Events Industry & Why Inclusion Matters

    This month at Diversity Alliance, our campaign is centred around Disability Awareness Month. In this episode I catch up with Meg Strahle, who shares profound insights into her firsthand experience of living with hearing loss and we delve into how she navigates the events industry journey.



    Our conversation sheds light on what event industry professionals should be mindful of to support individuals with disabilities in terms of inclusion and accessibility.

    Together we address the following key points:

    🌈 Meg's personal journey and experiences with hearing loss in the workplace
    🌈 The challenges Meg faced in securing opportunities in the events industry and her encounters with exclusion
    🌈 The impact of event technology on mental health, accessibility, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities
    🌈 Real-world examples illustrating issues within the events industry that have adversely affected people with disabilities
    🌈 Suggestions for how workplaces can enhance support and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities

    Meg's Further Learning Recommendation:

    Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladu


    The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

    WATCH THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE LIVE ON 29.11.23 : https://lnk.bio/DiversityAlliance

    Meet our contributor, Meg Strahle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megstrahle/

    Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk


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    075 Disability Inclusive Events: What event professionals need to know

    075 Disability Inclusive Events: What event professionals need to know

    This month at Diversity Alliance, we're campaigning for Disability Awareness Month.



    This episode offers a fantastic learning experience, packed with valuable insights that can equip event industry professionals with the knowledge they need to know on disability inclusion and accessibility in the events industry.

     

    Together Lizzy and I covered:


    Lizzy's journey towards advocacy for accessibility in the events industry


     The importance of event management degrees evolving to understanding the importance of accessibility and inclusion in events


     Best practices, strategies and ideas to improve accessibility and inclusion


     The Inclusive Event Design Playbook and how this guide can help the industry

     

    Lizzy's Further Learning Recommendation:


    Ted Talk I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | Stella Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw
    Ted Talk No Arms, No Matter | Mike Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-jgpGr4Ek
    Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Design-Creating-Inclusive-Environments/dp/0470399139

     

    WATCH THE BITESIZE YOUTUBE EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRL5nXNFwewbSG9xAHUR0A

     

    Meet our contributor, Lizzy Eaton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzy-eaton/

     

    Visit our website to access more resources: www.diversityalliance.co.uk 





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    • 40 min
    074 Building Diverse Supply Chains Podcast Episode - Confab Insights

    074 Building Diverse Supply Chains Podcast Episode - Confab Insights

    In our final episode for Black History Month I'm thrilled to share the insights and experiences from the latest Black Excellence Confab, this podcast episode focused on how we can build diverse supply chains.

     

    In this episode, we delve into . . .

     


     The current issues with supply chains 


     Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains


    Advice and guidance from our host Gabrielle Austen Browne and special guest Tinique Hay as well as our valued members in attendance

     

    This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series.

    When listening to these insights from our confab, our goals for you are:


    To listen to experiences and stories related to opportunities and challenges when supporting Black businesses and talent.
    To gain knowledge and tools that can enhance diversity and inclusion so you can encompass best practices, resources, and effective strategies.
    Empower you to take actionable steps and implement the insights that resonate with you, contributing to meaningful change.
    Develop your own solutions to drive innovation beyond Black History Month.



    Stay tuned for more exciting conversations like this, and make sure to mark your calendars for the next Diversity Alliance confab!




    Tinique’s LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiniquehayeventplanner/⁠⁠
    Tinique’s Website: ⁠⁠https://www.hayevents.co.uk/⁠⁠
    Download Tinique's Free Event Planning Checklist Here: ⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/hayevents⁠⁠



    Head to our website to find resources and subscribe to our newsletter

    ⁠⁠www.diversityalliance.com⁠

     


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    • 23 min
    073 Full Black History Month Special Confab Release

    073 Full Black History Month Special Confab Release

    This podcast episode is an exclusive, full-length episode from the recent Black Excellence Confab event, which was hosted by the Diversity Alliance in honour of Black History Month. We delve into topics such as building diverse supply chains and nurturing Black talent.



    This special episode features:


     Diverse supplier networks and supporting Black talent in the event industry 


     Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains and leverage Black excellence



    Episode includes advice from me (Gabby) and special guest Tinique Hay, as well as our valued members who attended the fostering diverse supply chains and supporting Black talent.

     

    This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series and our goals for you are:

     


    To listen and learn from experiences and stories related to opportunities and challenges in supporting Black businesses and talent.
    Absorb knowledge and collect tools that can enhance diversity and inclusion so you can encompass best practices, resources, and effective strategies.
    Empower you to take actionable steps and implement the insights that resonate with you, contributing to meaningful change.
    To foster collaboration within our collective, empowering you to develop your own solutions to drive innovation beyond Black History Month.

     

    Stay tuned for more exciting conversations like this, and make sure to mark your calendars for the next Diversity Alliance confab!

     

     - Catch up on Diversity Alliance's Black History Month Podcast Series -

     

     11th of October : Supporting Black Talent Excellence Podcast Episode - Confab Insights

     

     18th of October : Full Black History Month Special Confab Release

     

    COMING SOON:  25th of October : Building Diverse Supply Chains Podcast Episode - Confab Insights




    Tinique’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiniquehayeventplanner/⁠
    Tinique’s Website: ⁠https://www.hayevents.co.uk/⁠
    Download Tinique's Free Event Planning Checklist Here: ⁠https://subscribepage.io/hayevents⁠



    Head to our website to find resources and subscribe to our newsletter

    ⁠www.diversityalliance.com⁠

     


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Customer Reviews

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Tcjchew ,

brilliant

Insightful, informative and intelligent. A great podcast that not only highlights the relevance and ongoing struggles with diversity within the events industry, it also challenges you to think and observe more. A real eye-opener and an interesting listen. Thanks DA! Keep up the great work!

SJ858745 ,

Informative and accessible

A really accessible and informative podcast which explores diversity from the perspectives of industry professionals. A great listen .

Adassa R. ,

Brilliant and important podcast!

Love this podcast. It’s so insightful, educational and a great D&I education resource. The guests are are varied and interesting and the host, Gaby, is warm and personable.
Keep producing this podcast Diversity Ally, it’s needed.

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