“Do a brain dump, get your thoughts on paper, then get started with the editing.” –Chaya Mistry In light of being honest with our vulnerabilities, Priya and Advita are back with a quick segment on how we can face our fears head on! This episode also explores themes of purpose, accountability and a look at Kogan Page’s book process so far. As Priya kindly reminds us, the discomfort zone is where our growth happens. Viewing ourselves with curiosity, not judgement, allows us to take flight and...

Hello everyone - we hope you've been having a great summer so far! Advita Patel (she/her) and Priya Bates (she/her), co-hosts of the A Leader Like Me Podcast, very recently announced their contract signing with Kogan Page to write a book on communicating #diversityequityinclusion inside organisations. This new book will explore the important role of internal communication in supporting DEI/EDI efforts. Exciting times are ahead! Tune in now to learn about the inspiration behind this exciting...

“Don’t let being a minority hold you back from anything. Underline your power, don’t undermine it. Celebrate yourself.” In our twelfth and last episode of season one, we welcomed Shalini Gupta. Shalini Gupta. Shalini is a founding #ALLME member and #CIPRInside committee member with 15+ years in various communications roles at top FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies across a wide spectrum of internal communications. Listen now to learn about Shalini's journey, seismic cultural shifts from...

"As people of colour, we often don't ask for what we deserve." On S1:E11, we welcomed Jefferson Darrell, Founder and CEO of Breakfast Culture and thought leader for Culture, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity. Tune in now to learn about Jefferson Darrell’s change management, intersectionality, marketing communications and EDI/DEI journey, especially in the last decade as DEI/EDI has grown. Although there is a ‘cultural awakening’, especially after the murder of George Floyd, systemic racism...

"Some people think that if it is not about me, it is not for me." To move forward and make progress, we must do it together. When you are used to being centred most of the time, seeing and hearing others -not like you - be centred and focused on, is uncomfortable. We must lean into this discomfort in order to learn and accept. Tune into S1:E10 to learn about Adena White’s journey of becoming an entrepreneur, founding Blackbelt Media and podcasting. Blackbelt Media is telling the stories of...

“Every human has inherent value. It is our society that stops people from having access and not necessarily the disabilities themselves.” In episode nine of Amplifying Diverse Voices, Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her) have an open conversation with Jade Pichette (they/them), Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and, Accessibility Professional and Manager of Programs at Pride at Work Canada. Listen now to learn about Jade’s journey and ways we can foster true accessibility,...

Are you tired of seeing the same stock imagery that seems to reflect the biases already present in our society? In episode eight of the Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her), we were delighted to welcome Derrick Larane, Chief Operating Officer @pocstock. Pocstock is a global stock media platform that unapologetically focuses on people of color. Pocstock tells stories the way they should be told through positive, authentic and...

“When doors are opening, don’t just walk through them – fly. When you are the only ‘different’ person in the room, you not only stand as one, you stand as 10,000 of you.” In episode seven of the Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her), we were delighted to welcome Olivia Bussey, Head of Quality and Compliance & Ofqual Responsible Officer at NCC Education. Listen now to learn about Olivia’s incredible tenacious journey, and the ways...

Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). In our sixth episode, we welcomed Don McPherson, a veteran of the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Don is the 2021 recipient of the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Lifelong Learning, presented by Syracuse University’s School of Education and, the 2020 National Football Foundation’s Outstanding Contribution to Amateur...

Communications is all about building meaningful relationships and extending our experiences and knowledge to connect with others. As a dedicated and ambitious PR professional, Mubashira (she/her) is at the frontline of media relations, storytelling, writing, design and strategic communications planning. Her experience working in communications combined with my education and passion for equity and inclusion has motivated me to work on successful local and national campaigns with organizations...

The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). In our S1:E4, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Anita Sanchez (she/her). Anita is a published author, consultant, trainer and executive coach who has worked with tens of thousands of global leaders and teams around the world. She specializes in indigenous wisdom, diversity and inclusion, leadership, culture and promoting...

Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). In our S1:E3, we were pleased to welcome Danielle E. Norris, SCMP (she/her) of RETERO, Canada's largest national provider of non-profit group health insurance for education retirees. Danielle is an award-winning communication professional with 15 years of experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is a certified Strategic Communication Management...

Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her).  In our S1:E2, we were pleased to welcome Rahul Sood, CEO of Irreverent Labs. Irreverent Labs is a venture-backed gaming studio with a mission to build insanely fun, highly intelligent, hundred-year entertainment experiences on blockchain. He was the co-founder and former CEO of Unikrn, a global esports and video games wagering organization that launched in 2014 until it was...

Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). For our first episode, we were delighted to welcome Miriam González Durántez, Founder and Chair of Inspiring Girls International. Miriam is an international trade lawyer and co-authored the book Regulatory Aspects of the WTO Telecoms Agreements. Miriam is married to Nick Clegg, who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015. Listen to learn about...

Welcome to A Leader Like Me’s Amplifying Diverse Voices, a podcast about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). Tune into "how it all began" to learn about the origins of this podcast, how Priya and Advita came together to start the A Leader Like Me community, and the conversations we're having in the DEI/EDI space. We are excited to be introducing you to incredible voices with inspiring stories. Through this podcast, we...