Ep23 - Maya Welford - Japanese & English Heritage: a multiracial experience of life in Britain Stories That Connect Us

Maya Welford is a multi-award-winning professional, currently working as Behavioural Finance Specialist at Barclays. Maya completed her Psychology degree at King’s College London, and also holds a Masters degree in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability. She’s an advocate for DEI both within the workplace and more broadly within society. Maya is also a Coach, podcast host and founder of ‘That’s My Name’.

In this episode, we’re going to be discussing a hot topic - the multiracial experience in Britain through the lens of Maya’s journey.

We cover: 


language & terminology e.g. what is Britishness?
The benefits and struggles of embracing all that is you 
'White Passing'
Multiracial  - far from homogenous

Connect with Maya:  Website: https://mayawelford.com/; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-welford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsmyname_pod/

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