At Diversity Alliance, as we start the new year we want to begin 2024 with fresh perspectives on DE&I in the events industry. In Part Two of the DEI Insights in 2023 series we continue to share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.   In this episode, I share DE&I insights and revisit our most popular and insightful podcast clips. Throughout the episode, you will gain valuable insights on:   Training on Deaf Awareness, Accessible Event Planning and Improv ..read more

As we approach the end of 2023, I want to have a moment of reflection, share our DE&I insights, and highlight some of the memorable moments from our podcast featuring incredible guests with lived experiences, experts, and advocates.   In this episode, I share my most impactful DE&I insights and revisit clips from our most popular podcasts. In this episode, I share valuable insights on:   Exploring Muslim Faith, Inclusive Events & Education with Natasha Butt Gender Equality, Pay Equity & Female Empowerment with Natalie Campbell Recruitment, Talent, & Being Your Au ..read more

This month at Diversity Alliance, our campaign is centred around Disability Awareness Month. In this episode I catch up with Meg Strahle, who shares profound insights into her firsthand experience of living with hearing loss and we delve into how she navigates the events industry journey. Our conversation sheds light on what event industry professionals should be mindful of to support individuals with disabilities in terms of inclusion and accessibility. Together we address the following key points: ? Meg's personal journey and experiences with hearing loss in the workplace ? The challenges M ..read more

This month at Diversity Alliance, we're campaigning for Disability Awareness Month. This episode offers a fantastic learning experience, packed with valuable insights that can equip event industry professionals with the knowledge they need to know on disability inclusion and accessibility in the events industry.   Together Lizzy and I covered: Lizzy's journey towards advocacy for accessibility in the events industry  The importance of event management degrees evolving to understanding the importance of accessibility and inclusion in events  Best practices, strategies and i ..read more

In our final episode for Black History Month I'm thrilled to share the insights and experiences from the latest Black Excellence Confab, this podcast episode focused on how we can build diverse supply chains.   In this episode, we delve into . . .    The current issues with supply chains   Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains Advice and guidance from our host Gabrielle Austen Browne and special guest Tinique Hay as well as our valued members in attendance   This episode is part of our ongoing Black History Month series. When ..read more

This podcast episode is an exclusive, full-length episode from the recent Black Excellence Confab event, which was hosted by the Diversity Alliance in honour of Black History Month. We delve into topics such as building diverse supply chains and nurturing Black talent. This special episode features:  Diverse supplier networks and supporting Black talent in the event industry   Insights from case studies on solutions to build diverse supply chains and leverage Black excellence Episode includes advice from me (Gabby) and special guest Tinique Hay, as well as our valued membe ..read more

This month's focus is on intersectionality and for the second episode I had a super interesting and raw conversation with Bee Gilmore - the founder of Softboi, Talent & Brand Manager, Facilitator and Mentor. Together Bee and I covered:  ? Best practices for working with marginalised and under-represented voices in organisations. ? How you can have impactful conversations about professionalism, identity, and leadership in the workplace ? How to approach the creation of safe spaces where individuals with intersecting identities can feel heard and valued. ? Insights from Bee on how the ..read more

This month we are campaigning for Neurodiversity Awareness Month and for the second episode we had an insightful conversation with Daniel Brooke the CEO & Director of Neurodiversity Specialists who shared many practical tips you can easily implement into your organisation or improve your awareness. Together Daniel and I covered: ? Daniel's personal journey with Neurodiversity ? Unique approaches for supporting neurodivergent individuals in finding meaningful employment ? How to create a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent employees throughout their journey in the workpl ..read more

This month Diversity Alliance are campaigning for Neurodiversity Awareness Month and for our first episode I had an amazing conversation with Shareefa J! Together, Shareefa and I spilt the tea on: ? Shareefa's journey as an advocate for Mental Health, Wellbeing, Body Positivity, Neurodiversity, and being a Model. ? Her ADHD diagnosis. ? The Impact of ADHD diagnosis on her life. ? How ADHD influences the workplace experience. ? Shareefa's experience as a speaker, host, model at events and promoting neurodiversity/ADHD in the industry. ? Book recommendations to help continue your learning and un ..read more

This month we are campaigning around Challenging Age Perception and for our second episode, we had a conversation with Mariska Kesteloo. Mariska is the passionate founder of Word of MICE, an international speaker and author. She specialises in B2B influencer marketing for the meetings and events industry. As well as being dedicated to supporting individuals through the grieving process. Together Gabby and Mariska spilt the tea on: ? How you can enhance inclusivity and challenge bias in the events industry ? The challenges mature professionals face in the events industry ? How to embrace interg ..read more