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(he/him) Ernest Ernest is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC . He is the Editor at Large for Philadelphia Magazine and President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists . He hosts the hit podcast “Ernestly Speaking!” and is an author of the book “The Case for Cancel Culture” published by St. Martin’s Press , an imprint of Macmillan Publishers . Ernest Owens Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Saul Saul is the creator of The Breathe Key , a web-space that teaches mindful breathing and meditation for improving well-being and mental health. He has also been a mentor for over 20 years, offering support and guidance to those facing difficult life situations and challenges. He comes with first-hand knowledge about overcoming life's obstacles and riding the waves of change. Saul James Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Trans Tax The Trans Tax refers to the financial burdens associated with being transgender that cisgender people are unaffected by. This can encompass the costs of having to change legal documents or privately pay for transition related healthcare that is not covered by insurance or available in a timely manner through public health providers. < Back to Glossary

(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... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Role Model A role model is someone to be looked up to, who sets an example for those around them. Role models are important for our self-development as they provide us with an ideal to aspire to that will help us shape our goals, values and ambitions. See: Queer Leadership and Change-Maker. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Geffrye Geff is the Founder and CEO, also known as the 'Chief Empathy Officer', of The Inclusion Imperative . The company is a best-practice consultancy that specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) and helps commercial organizations utilize the power of inclusion as a key strategy for wellbeing, organizational learning, and superior business outcomes. Geff is a thought leader and a driving force behind positive change in the DEIB space. Although he specializes in LGBTQ+ inclusion, he also heavily focuses on its intersectionality with other marginalized characteristics to promote a holistic approach to inclusion. By challenging received wisdoms and practices, he facilitates culture shift, and encourages business learning through leadership, authenticity, empathy, psychological safety, intersectionality, allyship, conscious inclusion, bias management, and imposter syndrome in the workplace. Geffrye Parsons Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Sophia Sophia is an accomplished Berlin-based photographer and filmmaker, whose powerful work celebrates and elevates the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. With a focus on identity, diversity, and representation, Sophia has received numerous accolades for their exceptional work, including recognition at prestigious international exhibitions. Their latest photo and video project, “Queer Platonic” , showcases the beauty and intimacy of queer friendships and has been exhibited in major cities such as Berlin, New York, and London. Sophia is a passionate advocate for tackling issues such as discrimination and inequality. Sophia is particularly knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ history and is an engaging speaker on topics related to identity, community building, and discrimination. Sophia Emmerich Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Max Max is a dynamic public speaker, trainer, and creative practitioner who is dedicated to fostering inclusive environments. As a sign language interpreter, audio describer, and access consultant, they have a wealth of experience in improving accessibility and breaking down barriers. Max is an advocate for disability rights and is proudly queer and autistic. They are committed to promoting intersectional inclusion and dismantling all forms of discrimination, including LGBTQ+ discrimination. Max is a leader in workplace allyship and is an expert in language and terminology. They are also a powerful advocate for mental health and well-being, identity, and self-empowerment. In addition, Max is an experienced community builder and activist who is passionate about culture change and building a more equitable society for all. Max Marchewicz Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Psychological Safety Psychological safety is the ability to share one’s thoughts and feelings without risk of damaging one’s reputation or standing. At work it refers to employees believing that they can take risks without being shamed by other team members. When people on a team possess psychological safety, they feel able to ask for help, admit mistakes, raise concerns, suggest ideas, and challenge ways of working and the ideas of others on the team, including the ideas of those in authority. Via this honesty and openness, risks are reduced, new ideas are generated, the team is able to execute on those ideas and everyone feels included. Building psychological safety not only improves organisational outcomes, but it’s the right thing to do. See: Affirmative Action, Brave Spaces and Courageous Communication. < Back to Glossary

Tokenism Performative presence without meaningful participation. For example, recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of sexual or racial equality within a workforce. < Back to Glossary

Agender Someone who does not identify with any gender identity or sees themselves as having no gender. < Back to Glossary

(they/he) Jua Jua is a transmasc illustrator, graphic designer, creative researcher and speaker from Northern Ireland. Their latest body of research conceptualises new narrative frameworks to understand transgender experiences and gender-affirming surgery. Their artistic practice explores the intersections of queer identity, spirituality, intimacy and technology. Jua is the Marketing Manager at We Create Space , guiding the organisation's brand identity and content strategy, and the Communications Director of Trans Pride Plymouth . As an illustrator, they have worked with clients like Meta , Trans History Week , Leeds Playhouse and game studio Level 91 Entertainment . Jua O'Kane Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Lisa Lisa, a queer woman working in STEM, leads the LGBTQ+ network at a leading consumer goods company, while supporting research and development for pain management. Lisa has cultivated a diverse lead team for the network, through which they have influenced real change not just for the company's LGBTQ+ employees, but reverberating further across all other DE&I networks and all employees within the business. Her work has driven change through initiatives for LGBTQ+ inclusion and against racism, ableism and sexism and, through this, updating corporate policies and practicing openness inside the organisation and with partner businesses. Lisa Cowling Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Lolo Lolo is a trans-disciplinary artist, producer, curator, and drag performer based in Margate, with a career spanning over twenty years in the creative industries. Lo Lo has created costumes for iconic figures such as Lady GaGa and has contributed to creative activism work with Fashion Revolution, as well as organizing Pride festivals. Their vast lived experience includes their personal journey of transition and how their art practice and esoteric research helped them along the way. Lo Lo is passionate about community building, activism, and creating safe spaces for people to express themselves. They speak on a variety of topics including identity, addiction, trauma, curation, and the power of art in creating social change. With their extensive experience in various fields, Lo Lo brings a unique perspective and expertise to every conversation. Lolo Noble Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

AFAB / AMAB Acronyms for: Assigned Female at Birth Assigned Male at Birth < Back to Glossary

(he/she) Dylan Dylan is a gender fluid gay white man who is university educated, and is a South African immigrant living and working in the UK. As a Global Head of L&D he designs learning solutions led by cultural intelligence to build inclusion across cultures and bridge our differences. He has developed the capabilities as a CQ® Certified facilitator to support organisations in cultivating inclusion and unlocking diversity in all its dimensions, fostering cultures of belonging that are values-led and impact-focused. Dylan Shimmon Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Amir Amir is a dynamic speaker, content creator, and pop culture commentator based in Los Angeles. With a background in entertainment, PR, and stand-up comedy, Amir has carved out a unique space at the intersection of comedy, activism, and queer visibility. Known for his bold authenticity and magnetic energy, Amir uses humor to tackle complex topics, from Islamophobia and homophobia to mental health and the realities of being a queer Muslim navigating Western and Middle Eastern cultures. His style blends unapologetic honesty with wit, offering audiences both laughter and thought-provoking insight. Beyond entertainment, Amir is committed to using his platform for good—speaking and writing about LGBTQ+ rights, representation in media, cultural taboos, and breaking the silence around queer Muslim narratives. He’s passionate about creating spaces where marginalized voices are not only heard but celebrated. Whether on stage, online, or behind the mic, Amir is driven by a mission to disrupt stereotypes, foster inclusivity, and remind everyone that comedy can be a powerful force for change. Amir Yass Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Aromantic Someone who does not or experiences limited romantic attraction. See: Asexuality < Back to Glossary

Pluralism Cultural pluralism is a term used when smaller groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities, whereby their values and practices are accepted by the dominant culture, provided such are consistent with the laws and values of the wider society. < Back to Glossary