Trigger Warning - This podcast contains references to mental health, racism and racial slurs.
This podcast episode digs deep inside the British melting pot; what happens when your parents come from different countries, cultures, religions and races. And how does the distinct feeling of otherness projected onto your face because you look just a little bit “different" affect your views later on?
Listen as we allow the space and time to devote to giving life to this much needed conversation, in exploring the backgrounds and experiences of the multitude of ‘peoples’ that sit within the vast spectrum of what it means to be ‘multi-heritage’. Join us as we gain a more compassionate understanding of race and identity. We can't wait for you to hear this episode!
About our guests:
Habbiba Mackintosh
Habbiba has extensive experience supporting those from marginalised communities around their housing needs and EET aspirations. Through this frontline experience she was able to see first hand the consequences of inequality.
As a BSc Criminology and Sociology Graduate Habbiba was able to explore the roots of D&I and the role in which they play within society on both a micro and macro level. Through her studies Habbiba's interest around E, D&I peaked, and her passion to advocate the need for social change developed.
In her spare time, Habbiba thoroughly enjoys football as well as any excuse to be outdoors. More recently Habbiba has started writing poetry and utilises this medium to reflect on the world.
Yani King
Yani has a wealth of experience leading diversity & inclusion initiatives and designing and developing inclusive training, within regulation and higher education. Yani describes her approach to D&I as ‘Fun D&I’, where she uses innovative and person centric approaches to explore D&I themes comfortably.
Yani is passionate about embedding inclusion and building cultural practices that foster a sense of belonging. She is someone who will never stop learning and uses the knowledge gained, from around the world, to inform her work.
In her spare time Yani enjoys going to the theatre, gaming and cooking up storm in the kitchen.
Ben Musgrave
Ben has 14 years’ experience of driving Equality, Diversity and inclusion (E, D&I) initiatives across the Start-up, NGO and Public Sectors in Europe, Africa and Asia, with a particular focus on rights-based programming.
As a qualified coach and experienced facilitator, Ben utilises participatory methodologies to work collaboratively with others to create positive change.
Aside from his passion for E, D&I, Ben excels at getting injured whilst playing sports, collects Comics and sings badly in the shower.
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