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Slur Derogatory terms used as insults towards marginalised groups of people. Many slurs have been commonly used in the past but are now seen as socially unacceptable. Communities sometimes "reclaim" slurs by adopting them into their vocabulary and changing their meaning e.g. "Queer" was a popular slur in the past but is now a well-established term for people whose identities fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. < Back to Glossary

(he/they) Burak Burak believes that the essence of healing lies in cultivating a sense of safety. As a queer individual, he strives to create spaces that are safe and inclusive. Burak facilitates Queer Sharing Circles under the banner of "Healing Queers" . They also provide private Sound Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Sessions as well as group sound baths and sharing circles. Burak is currently undergoing training in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy in the UK. Burak Bilen 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) Bachul Bachul is a queer Kashmiri-American trans/non-binary leader, passionately dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. They work as a Director at Warburg Pincus , a global private equity firm. In addition, Bachul sits on the Advisory Board of the Public Rights Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to bridging the gap between our laws and the realities of marginalized communities. Bachul's unique perspective allows them to be an advocate for intersectional inclusion in both their personal and professional lives. Bachul is also a dedicated advocate for gender-affirming care and body positivity, using their platform to promote greater understanding and acceptance of diverse gender identities and bodies. They strongly believe in the importance of culture change and workplace allyship to create safe and affirming environments for marginalized individuals. In their free time, Bachul enjoys surfing, swimming, music, and sharing their unfiltered trans/queerness in traditionally cis and heterosexual spaces. Bachul currently resides in San Francisco with their wife, Nicole. Bachul Koul 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

Rainbow The rainbow flag, also known as the pride flag, is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) pride and LGBTQ+ social movements. The colours reflect the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Yeison Yesison is a Colombian and Spanish multidisciplinary artist with a Masters in Contemporary Performative and Technological Art from the University of the Basque Country . He lives in Barcelona where practices Drag Art, Contemporary Dance and independent Theatre. His career is linked to dramaturgy, dance and audiovisuals. He has participated in several collective exhibitions, audiovisual projections and theatrical performances. He has recently been the winner of the 1st Prize at the Sitges Queer Fest with his dance theater piece "Yoko Nofue" . He is interested in identity, bodies, narrative and collective creation. Yeison Forero 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) Sophie Sophie Edwards is a transgender voice feminization coach. Having feminized her own voice after beginning transition in 2018, Sophie developed her own protocol for voice feminization, which she now offers to others. Clients describe Sophie as knowledgeable, calm, patient, and understanding. Having experienced the sting of gender dysphoria herself, Sophie offer simple, practical exercises. A lifelong entrepreneur, Sophie is the co-founder of Cloud Surfing Media, a digital marketing and SEO agency. She is also the creator of We Have Always Existed, a YouTube series that explores the wealth of stories about transgender history in the ancient Mediterranean. Sophie Edwards 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) Suzy Suzy is the founder of Radical Joy, a nourishing practice which supports individuals, groups and workplaces to nurture their wellbeing. As a later-life queer person and cancer survivor, Suzy’s work is rooted in the belief that joy is something we can intentionally cultivate for ourselves. Keen to bring fresh perspective to the wellbeing industry, Suzy’s work prioritises our deep need for sustainable routes out of hustle culture. She has delivered workshops and programmes on topics such as radical rest, queer joy and reframing resilience with the likes of Universal Music, Spotify, Kobo and Nielsen. As a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Suzy also creates loving spaces where people can take the time to explore themselves. As well as her work in wellbeing, Suzy has worked in social equity for almost a decade supported by a Masters in Gender Studies and Sociology. Suzy McCafferty 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/they) Erdem Erdem, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, is a queer activist who has overcome numerous challenges such as constant bullying and discrimination. They hold a degree in Sociology with a thesis on Queer Theory and Fashion. In 2015, Erdem moved to Paris, where they lived for seven years before relocating to Barcelona in 2021. While working a 9 to 5 job, Erdem also performs drag shows at night as Madame Fontaine. Erdem has experience in culture change and is dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for marginalized individuals. They also specialize in trauma-informed care and aim to support individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives. Erdem Onel 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/they) Eliseo Eliseo is a non-binary LGBTQ+ activist who was born in Spain and has spent time in the US and UK. He is dedicated to shattering stereotypes, redefining activism, and involving others in inclusivity and mental health positivity through tackling tough questions and helping people be their best selves. Their unique background, navigating unsupportive environments and discovering their disability, has cultivated infinite patience for challenging topics. Eliseo speaks on Mental Health, Identity, Disability, Neurodiversity and Trauma. Eliseo Pares Jorda 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) Josh Josh is an accomplished podcaster, communications professional, public figure, and LGBTQ community builder, who has dedicated himself to promoting inclusion and diversity. Since 2016, Josh has been actively engaged in community work, with a focus on exploring queer Black cultures, identities and experiences. He is the creator and host of the award-winning Busy Being Black podcast, and serves as the Head of Cultural Partnerships for UK Black Pride . Josh's work extends beyond the podcast, having worked with international LGBTQ human rights charities, including Kaleidoscope Trust and The Commonwealth Equality Network . He has also co-founded Series Q , a network for LGBTQ entrepreneurs, and volunteered for OutRight Action International 's Young People's Engagement Committee. In recognition of his contributions, Josh has been named one of the UK's most influential communications professionals in PRWeek 's 2022 Power Book and is a nominee for the 2023 British LGBT Awards ' Outstanding Contribution to LGBT Life. Josh Rivers 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) Bobbi Bobbi is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager and was the first openly transgender person in bp. As the co-chair of bp Pride’s Transgender Group she has transformed transgender awareness globally within the company. She is the CEO and founder of “Trans in the City” an open corporate collaboration which has brought together over 350 major organisations to collaborate on furthering transgender awareness across the world. Extremely active in all areas of diversity but especially the trans awareness space Bobbi speaks at many events around the world on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in business, trans issues and Diversity and Inclusion in industry. Bobbi Pickard 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

Homophobia The fear, hatred, discomfort with, or mistrust of people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual. People can also outwardly manifest homophobia towards other people as a result of cultural, social and religious views, or even as a result of internalised shame. Homophobia is the most common form (or well-known) form of harassment and discrimination that people in the LGBTQIA+ community experience. < Back to Glossary

(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