(he/him) Manjinder Manjinder is a human rights activist, author, and speaker, who has worked with with prestigious organisations like the United Nations, governments, and NGOs around the world. Having recognised the lack of awareness and support within his own community, Manjinder is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ South Asians. He creates video blogs in various languages to assist all sorts of people and offers life coaching to empower individuals to make change happen. His book, Bollywood Gay, a self-help guide based on the principles of the Law of Attraction, is an Amazon No. 1 Bestseller. Manjinder Sidhu Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Marty Marty Davies is a proud attention-seeker. She is an award-winning creative strategist, campaigner, writer, advertising industry thought-leader and changemaker. An expert at the point where LGBTQIA+ history and culture and the creative industries and attention economy meet. They are Campaign’s first transgender columnist and have written extensively on the state of queer representation in advertising - shortlisted for columnist of the year. Marty led Outvertising’s call for brands to stand their ground during Pride month in 2023 and gained a commitment from the top 10 media agencies (representing £6.9Bn.) to divest adspend from misinformation in the media. They are the founder of creative strategy consultancy Smarty Pants Consultancy and the founder of Trans+ History Week CIC - a new globally recognised week in the calendar to celebrate the momentous and millennia old history of trans+ people. They were named on both the DIVA Power List and Pride Power List in 2024 and were named one of PinkNews’ 21 global activists of 2023. Marty Davies Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Bekky Bekky is a dynamic Product Principle who specializes in driving organizational change, cultivating communities, and promoting agile ways of working. With a Masters' in Law and Corporate Governance, they have built an impressive career in the digital space, leveraging their expertise to help individuals and teams excel in the workplace. Bekky is a skilled conflict manager, and has proven success in creating and running projects in various sectors, including the community and alongside law enforcement. She is also passionate about facilitating difficult conversations and promoting vulnerability in leadership. Outside of work, Bekky is an inclusive whisky club owner, cold water swimmer, and coffee enthusiast. She lives on the South coast with her wife, and sausage dog. She is committed to promoting neurodiversity and fostering a culture of inclusion in all areas of life. As a thought leader, Bekky is happy to speak about topics such as leadership, community building, culture change, and neurodiversity. Bekky Harrison Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/they) Michael Mike is a Scientist and Engineer in the European energy sector. As a gay man, he faced personal struggles reconciling his religious upbringing with his sexual orientation in his younger years. However, he found strength and inspiration through his involvement in LGBTQ+ activism while studying at University. Today, as an executive and senior leader in his organization, Mike is passionate about championing diversity and promoting LGBTQ+ rights. He is committed to fostering a more inclusive workplace culture that empowers all employees to be their authentic selves. Mike is an expert in leadership and workplace allyship, and can speak to the importance of community building and driving organizational change. Mike Rahilly Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Barbara Barbara has over seven years of experience in sales and project management. For the past five years, she has held various sales roles at JTI. Barbara is also Co-Chair of the JTI PRIDE ERG BeNeLux and serves as a Women of Pride Ambassador for Western Europe. She organizes queer women’s events under the name Sidechick. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time at the beach. Barbara Platier Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Felix Felix is an activist, performer and writer signed with The Queerhouse London . He co-founded ‘Transcend Theatre’ , where he writes and acts in plays about authentic stories within the transgender community. He is an organiser for Trans Pride Liverpool , Transgender Day of Remembrance and is the Trans Rep for Socalist LGBT+ Network . Felix Mufti-Wright Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Tash Tash is a leading Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who is driving the conversation forward. As a Black queer woman, Tash leverages her lived experience and identity to champion diversity and inclusion in both society and the workplace. She provides invaluable insight into dismantling barriers associated with diversity, ensuring that opportunities are accessible with equity, not just in the workplace, but also in our communities, both locally and globally. Tash is an expert on a variety of topics, including Anti-Racism, Language & Terminology, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ History, LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Identity, and Culture Change. She is passionate about sharing her expertise on these topics and empowering others to create meaningful change. Tash Koster-Thomas Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Rachel Rachel is a Jewish Chicana Trans and Queer activist, writer, and community builder. Inspired by her working class upbringing in the USA - Mexico borderlands, Rachel is committed to exploring the invisible fronteras of identity, community, and class through her life and work. After a three year stint living, studying, and working in China and Japan, Rachel moved to France and received a Master in Social Policy from Sciences Po Paris. She worked for three years with a teachers’ union to advance transformational education policy in the USA, before coming to London to head up partnerships for an LGBTQ+ youth charity. A seasoned policy writer and public speaker, Rachel brings her intersectional lived experience and unique perspective to a broad range of topics including decolonisation, queer liberation, and sustainable culture change. Rachel Padilla Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Bex Bex is a trans non binary photographer based in London. For almost two decades, their work has documented queer lives in all their power and complexity. Bex began their career as a self-taught photographer documenting the clubs and parties of the LGBTQIA+ scenes in the UK and New York, before moving from the club into the street, documenting Pride and protest worldwide. In recent years, Bex has gravitated towards overlooked queer stories, refocusing on those minoritised within the LGBTQIA+ community. With a special focus on the trans community, Bex is one of the foremost documenters of the trans experience in the UK. Bex’s work worked for clients such as VICE, British Vogue, The New York, Minority Rights Group International, the UN, Dr Martens, Google and Getty. Most recently their work has been acquired by the Victoria & Albert Museum and multiple works will now reside in their extensive photography collections in addition to being exhibited permanently in the Young V&A. Bex Wade Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Tatum Tatum is a disabled, gender-fluid presenter, producer, and creative leader. Their work focuses on identity, queerness, and disability. They have an extensive portfolio in public speaking, advocacy, and workshop facilitation, with a special focus on accessibility and inclusion. Tatum is skilled at igniting powerful stories and conversations through radio and podcasting. They have a project called Honey and the Hex, exploring the origins, traditions, and intersections of Folklore. Tatum Karmen Swithenbank Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) James James is a high-performance and wellbeing coach. Over a decade of corporate experience as a chartered surveyor gives James a deep understanding of workplace dynamics, leadership challenges, and the pressures professionals face. An experienced coach (700+ hours) and public speaker, James creates inclusive spaces where people feel seen and empowered to grow. As a proud gay man, authenticity is at the heart of what James delivers. A regular podcast guest, and known for facilitation that leaves audiences inspired, empowered, and ready for change. James's warm energy is infectious and he has a passion for connecting people. James' favourite topics for discussion are LGBTQ+ Inclusivity, Mindfulness, Chronic Illness, Authenticity & Personal Growth, Corporate Wellbeing & Team Development, Burnout Recovery & Resilience. Living with epilepsy, James advocates for breaking stigma and creating space for those with chronic conditions to thrive. He’s the founder of The Mindful Gent, a community that's helped 100's of men embrace authenticity through facilitated group activities and coaching. James Bryant Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Ajay Ajay is an award-winning social entrepreneur and artist who supports underrepresented young Londoners to access the creative sector. He delivers and designs programmes and consults businesses to embed diversity and inclusion at the core of their activities. Ajay has spoken at international summits on community building, creativity, and advocating for visibility and representation in the creative workforce. He is proud to have been showcased on platforms such as Westfield podcast ‘How I Got Here’ and BBC Radio Oxford for his work around Art Clubbers . As a Civic Futures Fellow, Ajay will take part in a collective learning and discovery experience with the Greater London Authority , focusing on the London Recovery Board’s missions to encourage collaboration and experimentation around the 9 recovery missions. Ajay's personal mission is to shine a limelight on individuals from BAME and LGBT+ intersections and the unique talent they bring to the creative sector. In 2020, he was featured by Pride In London as one of their 52 dynamic and thought-provoking LGBT+ visual artists. Ajay is passionate about recruitment, leadership, intersectionality, identity, culture change, community building, and activism. Ajay Pabial Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Alex Alex is a Mexican entrepreneur based in Barcelona, passionate about driving social impact through design, marketing, wellness, and emerging technologies. Growing up in a conservative Catholic family and leaving Mexico at 19 to explore his identity, Alex overcame personal challenges, including addiction, through traditional and alternative therapies. Now, as CMO and Director of UNLOCK, he empowers women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to achieve financial freedom and create lives free from limitation or harm. Committed to fostering queer leadership, Alex helps leaders embrace their uniqueness and build communities that create meaningful change. Alex Dominguez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Taofique Taofique is a public health practitioner, multidisciplinary artist, and community advocate working at the intersection of LGBTQ+ health, psychology, and creativity. He is the HIV Prevention Coordinator and Digital Engagement Lead at Spectra, where he leads culturally competent digital engagement and communications that translate complex sexual health information into accessible, non-stigmatising messaging for diverse communities. He holds an MSc in Psychology (BPS GBC), sits on the UK-CAB steering group, contributing to national HIV prevention policy and guidance, and is the founder of TAF Collective, a public health and creative platform serving racialised and marginalised LGBTQ+ communities through culturally aware engagement and inclusive messaging. Taofique has collaborated with organisations including 56 Dean Street, Gilead Sciences, Pink News, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and is a wellbeing and fitness contributor for Gay London Life Magazine. A Nike-sponsored athlete, Men’s Health Best Coach (2020), and transdisciplinary artist with over 20 years’ experience across stage and screen, Taofique uses creativity as a tool for cultural change and social impact. Taofique Folarin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/they) Jason Jason, a queer non-binary singer/songwriter from Hong Kong now based in London, has a diverse range of passions. In addition to creating hauntingly beautiful dark pop music, they are a cabaret performer, diversity and inclusion consultant, and youth worker who supports LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness across the UK. Jason also models for commercial campaigns, collaborating with brands to create inclusive and captivating campaigns that represent and celebrate diversity. Jason can offer insightful perspectives on the intersections of art and social justice, and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces. Through their music, performances, and advocacy work, Jason is committed to empowering others and fostering positive change. Jason Kwan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Guilherme Gui, the Global Head of Talent Sourcing & Solutions at a Swiss Multinational company, has been working in Human Resources for over 17 years. With a Bachelor's degree in international relations, Gui is a passionate LGBTQIA+ activist and HR Strategy Director of LGBT MENTORING , a non-profit organization that provides free professional mentorship to the LGBTQIA+ community in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Costa Rica in four languages (Portuguese, English, French and Spanish). Gui can also speak on topics like Recruitment, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, LGBTQ+ History, and Activism. Guilherme Neves Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Emily Emily Garside is a Queer writer, presenter, DEI consultant, and LGBTQ+ educator. Beginning with a PhD on theatrical responses to the AIDS crisis and the evolution of LGBTQ theatre, she has since expanded her work into Queer cultural history, including writing books on TV, Film and Welsh Queer History. Since leaving academia, Emily has worked with organisations like Bishopsgate Insitute and London Playwrights to share Queer history and culture. They also work to develop diversity and inclusion in my other passions: Ice Hockey and Figure skating. As an Asexual, non-binary, neurodivergent person, they combine lived expertise with research and knowledge to educate— and occasionally entertain. Emily Garside Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Robert Robert Suttle, M.S., is a consultant and expert advisor confronting critical issues such as HIV criminalization, stigma, and discrimination, with a focus on equity and social justice. Robert chairs The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Council of Justice Leaders and is a Global Advisory Panel (GAP) member of the HIV Justice Network. He is also a co-founder of The Sero Project. Additionally, Robert authored the foreword for Alexander McClelland's book, "Criminalized Lives: HIV and Legal Violence." Robert Suttle Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Ernest Ernest is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. He is the President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and a proud life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is the executive producer and host of the hit podcast “Ernestly Speaking!” and host of “On the Record with Ernest Owens” on WURD Radio. He’s the author of the book “The Case for Cancel Culture”, and the upcoming book “Divided We Stan” slated for release in 2027. As an openly Black gay journalist, he has made headlines for speaking frankly about intersectional issues in society regarding race, LGBTQIA issues, and pop culture. In 2018, he launched his growing media company that specializes in multimedia production, consulting, and communications. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NBC, NPR, and other prominent media outlets. Ernest Owens Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(ze/zir) Kanndiss Kanndiss is a leader, entrepreneur, and disability rights advocate. As the Founder of NBE FITNESS CIC , ze is dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life for people living with chronic illness and disabilities. Kanndiss has developed a unique hybrid platform that brings people together for social activities, reducing isolation and preventing preventable health conditions. In addition, ze is a Data Manager and System Operation lead for organizations across the UK, where ze develops systems to improve their accessibility and retention of internal and external clients. Ze is also an expert in the procurement of software and hardware and ensures that systems are kept regulated. Kanndiss is a strong voice for intersectionality and advocates for anti-racism, neurodiversity, body positivity, and culture change. Kanndiss is also an experienced speaker on topics related to mental health, disability, and well-being, sharing zir knowledge and experience to inspire and empower others. Kanndiss Riley Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us