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#29 - The small ways in which you can show others they belong

This isn’t the newsletter I meant to write this month. But it’s the one I needed to. It reaffirms that every conversation matters and that our language…

Jun 29 •

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May 2025

#28 – The Subtle Scripts of Everyday Prejudice: How Conversations (Often) Go Awry

An exploration of three common ways prejudice quietly shapes our conversations and how we can start to unlearn the habits that let it slip through.

May 25 •

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April 2025

#27 – Want to be a better friend? Hold space for the hard conversations.

What happens when you stay instead of turning away.

Apr 27 •

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March 2025

#26 - Is the phrase "Hey Guys" just a harmless greeting or a subtle form of exclusion?

An exploration of this casual greeting to assess whether it reflects a bigger cultural pattern.

Mar 23 •

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February 2025

#25 - My family thinks DEI is a scam. How do I convince them it has value?

Navigating tough DEI conversations? Helping you find the right words when your loved ones aren’t convinced.

Feb 23 •

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January 2025

#24 Your Employer May Be Over DEI—But You Don’t Have to Be

Navigating DEI rollback? How individuals can uphold inclusion in shifting workplace cultures.

Jan 16 •

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December 2024

#23: We Are What We Consume

As the saying goes ‘you are what you eat’ but it’s not just what’s on your plate that defines you—it’s what’s on your bookshelf, who you socialise with…

Dec 17, 2024 •

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November 2024

#22 - Inclusivity Matters: Making the Holiday Season Welcoming for All

As the holiday season approaches - how can we ensure everyone feels included? From office parties to company gifts, thoughtful planning can make this…

Nov 27, 2024 •

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October 2024

#21 Gentrification: How to Move In Without Pushing Out

Rather than a broad critique of gentrification this issues spotlights the language and behaviours of gentrification and how we can add value to a…

Oct 29, 2024 •

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September 2024

#20 - Unseen Bias: How prejudice in DE&I Circles Can Influence Our Words and Actions Without Us Even Realising

Shedding light on how unconscious bias weaves itself into our daily interactions and conversations with a particular focus on those working in…

Sep 27, 2024 •

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August 2024

#19 - UK focus: The rioting may have stopped, but where do we as communities go from here?

The violence may have ceased, and the streets may be clear, but the scars left on our communities are far from healed. This month, I explore some of the…

Aug 16, 2024 •

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July 2024

#18: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Part 1

No one likes to be uncomfortable, but we often make the situation worse when we avoid essential conversations that could move us forward.

Jul 25, 2024 •

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