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April 20, 202638 min

Celebrations of Spring – Faith, Festivals & Flavours

An open and insightful conversation exploring the panellists' experiences of spring – from a cultural and religious perspective – covering Easter, Vaisakhi, Ramadan and Eid, which all cross over within a few weeks of each other for the first time in recent years. We explore how living in a multicultural society has helped inform and educate on the variety of beliefs that shape and unite us, and touch on the commercialisation of Easter – asking the question of whether this has diluted the religious importance of this season.

March 9, 202625 min

The Gender Agenda Review: What has been achieved in terms of female equity and what is there still to do.

The Gender Agenda Review: What has been achieved in terms of female equity and what is there still to do. by Diversity & Inclusivity Finance Forum Podcast

February 9, 202637 min

A welcoming market

Trailblazers Indie Bansi and Paul Purewal discuss their careers and how they were both treated in the Midlands. They examine how their cultures shaped their values and what concerns them about some developing behaviours in today’s society.

January 19, 202634 min

From stigma to support: discussing mental health and anxiety

In this episode of the DIFF podcast, Carrie Carlisle and Jo Pocklington open up a timely and honest conversation about mental health and anxiety in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world. They explore how anxiety shows up in life and at work, why it’s still so hard to talk about, and what leaders, organisations and communities can do to better support their people.

December 15, 202535 min

Unwrapping December: festivity across faiths

In this festive podcast episode, Gurpreet Chahal, Karen Rodrigues and Zainab Zalai share what this season looks like for them, from family traditions and personal rituals to surprising cultural crossovers. It’s a joyful mix of faiths, food and global Christmas quirks, all sprinkled with curiosity and plenty of festive spirit.

November 14, 202524 min

DIFF at work

This episode highlights our DIFF bursary initiative. Tracie Burton, senior corporate account manager at HSBC UK shares what it means to be a bursary sponsor. Meanwhile Lucy Edes, compliance coach and women in New Leaf ambassador, New Leaf Distribution and Rachel Eason-Whale, head of impact & inclusion at L&C Mortgages cover the real-world impact that DIFF has had on them and their businesses.

October 17, 202538 min

Happy, effective return to work for all parents

In this episode of the DIFF podcast, Danielle Moore, operations director at Mortgage Solutions explores how businesses can better support mums and dads when they come back after parental leave. She will be joined by Sophie Maunder, founder and CEO of MATRI Coaching and Kevin Roberts, managing director mortgage services, retail at L&G Mortgage Services, who will provide honest and practical insights to help us all listen better, communicate more thoughtfully, and build true flexibility into our workplace, creating environments where every parent can truly thrive.

September 18, 202519 min

DIFF at work

This episode focuses on individuals joining the Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) through its bursary initiative. Hazvi Chimbetete, partner at John Charcol and Jennifer Nursiah, partner at Coreco Group discuss the real-world impact that DIFF has had on them and their businesses.

August 11, 202529 min

Routes to the top

Two trailblazers reaching the top by very different routes. Oli O’Donoghue and Emma Hollingworth talk about their careers and how to use adversity to your advantage.

July 18, 202538 min

Self-belief is the foundation for success

From a French prison to the youngest head of distribution in the industry Bharat Sagar is joined by John Cupis to listen to the amazing life story of the rise and rise of Rachael Hunnisett