Exceptional Voices

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Exceptional Voices is a podcast shining a light on businesses that champion inclusive recruitment and hire people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. The podcast is created by The Exceptionals, an award-wining social change campaign and online resource hub that opens doors for employers to hire people with convictions. Follow The Exceptionals on LinkedIn for updates on our campaign. http://www.theexceptionals.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exceptionals/

Episodes

  1. Seeds of Change

    2 DAYS AGO

    Seeds of Change

    The Glasshouse is a social enterprise specialising in indoor plantscaping, dedicated to empowering women through meaningful horticultural training and employment. Co-founded by Kali Hamerton-Stove and Melissa Murdoch, the project is based at East Sutton Park Prison and supports participants after release with housing and job placements. Their innovative work was recently recognised with a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2025. In this episode, The Exceptional Voices Team explore the work of The Glasshouse, joined by founder Kali, and Ri, whose journey illustrates the transformative impact of the programme. Guest Speakers Kali Hamerton-Stove, Co-Founder, The Glasshouse Ri, Glasshouse Programme Participant https://www.theglasshouse.co.uk For more information on The Exceptionals Campaign, please visit: http://www.theexceptionals.org Exceptional Voices is hosted by The Woven Foundation: https://wovenfoundation.org.uk

    29 min
  2. Managing Risk, Rebuilding Lives

    31 MAR

    Managing Risk, Rebuilding Lives

    Dominic Headley FRSA is the UK’s leading expert on safe and fair recruitment and a trusted government advisor on criminal record policy. He is also author of Recruiting Safely and Fairly: A Practical Guide to Employing People with Convictions, developed in partnership with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). In this special episode, launching series two of Exceptional Voices, Dominic explores effective risk management: how employers can hire prison leavers with confidence, and why shifting perceptions around risk in the workplace is key to unlocking new talent. Guest Speaker: Dominic Headley FRSA https://www.dominicheadleyassociates.co.uk For more information on The Exceptionals Campaign, please visit: http://www.theexceptionals.org Exceptional Voices is hosted by The Woven Foundation: https://wovenfoundation.org.uk

    30 min
  3. Exceptional Women in The Workplace

    27/04/2023

    Exceptional Women in The Workplace

    Working Chance is the UK’s only employment charity solely for women with convictions. Since 2009, they have supported thousands of women to find jobs, thrive in the workplace and build careers for the future.    In this episode, we are joined by Working Chance's chief executive Natasha Finlayson, who explains the support they provide and the exceptional outcomes they achieve for both women looking for work and employers with live vacancies.

    10 min
  4. Doing The Right Thing

    19/04/2023

    Doing The Right Thing

    Pret believes that employment is part of the solution to homelessness and reducing reoffending, which is why they developed The Rising Stars Programme, offering jobs and training in local Pret shops. In this episode, The Exceptionals Team are live from Pret HQ in London Victoria to learn more about their pioneering approach to diverse recruitment. Guest Speakers Daksha Stancilas, Talent and Development Partner, Pret Katy Doolan, Employment Manager, The Pret Foundation CK, Pret Team Member from The Rising Stars Programme

    20 min
  5. Diversity in The Workplace

    19/04/2023

    Diversity in The Workplace

    Businesses want to employ the very best people. People with different life experiences who bring diversity of thought to problem solving and innovation. This special episode for National Inclusion Week, recorded at The Conduit in Covent Garden, is about diversity and inclusion in the workplace from a prison leaver perspective. We will hear from three brilliant organisations who have all found opportunities to shift the way they think about recruitment. Guest Speakers: Zara Easton, Head of Brand Marketing UK, LinkedIn Annie Gale, Head of Raw Talent and Apprenticeships, COOK Trading Ltd Shauna Devlin, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Fat Beehive

    28 min
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About

Exceptional Voices is a podcast shining a light on businesses that champion inclusive recruitment and hire people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. The podcast is created by The Exceptionals, an award-wining social change campaign and online resource hub that opens doors for employers to hire people with convictions. Follow The Exceptionals on LinkedIn for updates on our campaign. http://www.theexceptionals.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-exceptionals/

Information

  • Creator
    The Exceptionals Team
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Exceptionals Team
  • Show Website
    Exceptional Voices