In today's episode, Ishreen and Kami interview Emma Calvert from the Surrey Cricket Board. Emma discusses the efforts that have been made to increase participation and investment in cricket for women and girls. Her journey from investment banking to sports leadership adds a unique perspective to their conversation, emphasizing the importance of taking chances and following one's passion.  KEY TAKEAWAYS This episode highlights efforts to increase participation and investment in cricket for women and girls, emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities for all to engage in the sport. Emma underscores the evolving role of commercial sponsors in women's sport, moving beyond token gestures to genuine support and investment.  This episode advocates for diverse leadership in sports, emphasizing the value of age diversity and different perspectives in driving change and innovation within the industry. The professionalization of women's cricket has enabled players to pursue the sport full-time, leading to significant improvements in performance and opportunities for growth.  BEST MOMENTS "I originally started my career in investment banking, so I spent six years at Morgan Stanley, worked my way up to director level." "I think growing up I was super fortunate that my next door neighbour was an incredible cricketer and I just used to play about in the back garden with him." "I hope that I can be a good demonstration of how you might not be good enough to be professional at the sport that you love, but actually you can find a way to work in it and make a difference." "Metro Bank has a really clear strategy around cricket, which is driven by a business need." "People want to grow and support women's sport for what it is." VALUABLE RESOURCES Privilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v Website:https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast Email: [email protected] Useful links: https://linktr.ee/BelongingPioneers ABOUT THE HOSTS Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching. Kami Nuttall, a workplace culture expert with over 20 years of experience, delves into governance, risk management, and the human experience in organizations. Trained by the Anti-Discrimination Foundation and a qualified hypnotherapist, she's passionate about fostering psychologically safe, inclusive workplace cultures. Kami champions accountability, believing organizations should prioritize both employees and customers, creating environments grounded in inclusivity and trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminuttall-cultureguru-cultureauditor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley/ Privilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com