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(he/him) Don Don is currently the Global DEI Manager at Henkel, a multinational company. In his role, Don is dedicated to fostering equitable workplaces for all, regardless of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disabilities, and other identities. Originally from Kerala, India, where he was born into a Catholic family, Don lived in Singapore for nearly 11 years before moving to Amsterdam, where he has resided for the past 7 years. Alongside his DEI work, Don is also a certified yoga teacher and is passionate about spirituality and an animal lover. Don is an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace, intersectionality, addressing microaggressions, and promoting inclusive, empathetic leadership through vulnerability. Don Dominic 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

QTIPOC QTIPOC stands for Queer, Trans, or Intersex, Person of Colour. < Back to Glossary

Who am I? Home page Bespoke Resources & Content. EDUCATE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES Engaging content that uplifts, inspires and educates. We create bespoke digital content, media, research and resources to further educate and inspire on the topics of inclusion, wellbeing and leadership. It can be shared across both brand’s social channels to amplify the reach. Enquire now Our bespoke content... ✓ Inspires Inclusive Leaders in your Business ✓ Educates and Equips Allies ✓ Encourages Diverse Thinking ✓ Demonstrates Your Organisation's Commitment to DEI ✓ Gives Back to the LGBTQ+ Community ✓ Attracts Diverse New Talent to your Business Case Studies JTI VIDEO SERIES An educational video series exploring the complexities transgender and non-binary people face while navigating workplace environments, dissecting how transphobia manifests in professional environments and ways to best affirm transgender and non-binary colleagues. Garnier SAFE GUARDING TOOLKIT A safe-guarding guide, delivered as part of our consultancy on Garnier's 2023 Pride campaign, covering best practices for managing public reactions and negative feedback while prioritising the safety and comfort of queer talent. The guide is accompanied by an article on Garnier's website aimed towards consumers, explaining the role of allies in supporting the advancement of marginalised communities with practical tips for how to best practise allyship. Lululemon INSIGHT REPORT A report detailing the findings of the WCS x lululemon research project investigating inequalities in the wellness industry, through interviews and focus groups with Black women across the UK by our research team. Our findings informed the development of lululemon 's new action plan to combat inequality. JTI GLOSSARY Designed as a central resource to support queer allyship and DEI learning journeys, the Queer Allyship Lexicon is an evolving glossary of over 400 words to encourage increased understanding of topics surrounding identity, community, activism, mental health and DEI. Sponsored by JTI, the lexicon is a key learning resource for their PRIDE ERG. Hubspot RESOURCE GUIDE A multi-lingual resource guide to pronouns and gender neutral speech, produced in several languages for distribution across Hubspot's global offices, with cultural awareness and competency for each region reflected in their respective translations. My Journey as a Trans Man. Jack López and Tate Smith discuss transitioning, mental health and societal expectations of what it means to be a man. Watch now Intersectional Networks. Our team explores how to facilitate intersectional conv ersations and strengthen collaboration amongst resource networks. Watch now Thrive with Pride. Six LGBTQ+ leaders share stories from their mental health journeys and explore practical self-care tools. Watch now Any other Questions? If you're looking to develop resources for your business or organisation, we offer a variety of bespoke solutions designed to honour and elevate the diverse voices and perspectives of marginalised communities. To book a free consultation, please email hello@wecreatespace.co 💌. Get in touch

(all pronouns) Ora Ora is a community strategist at Omek, and a founding member of Periferia Cimarronas, an Afrocentric creative space and theater in Barcelona. She is a certified meditation teacher and coach, a seasoned D&I consultant with over a decade of experience in the film industry, and has extensive experience as a mentor and facilitator. Ora supports creatives, leaders, and changemakers in crafting bolder and bigger visions for the future and walk the steps to reach them. Her mission is to restore agency to those who've lost it and to foster and nurture communities where we learn, support each other, and collectively craft a shared vision of a thriving world that embraces us all. Ora Özer 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) Esteban Esteban is a certified alternative therapist and yogi who has spent over a decade specializing in different techniques, including sound therapy, guided meditations and aromatherapy. His sessions focus on emotional self-awareness, relaxation, connection with your past and managing stress. He's passionate about helping people overcome emotional blockers and guide them to balance their energy. He developed his interest in alternative therapies after traditional medicine failed to provide a solution to a sports injury. Esteban Zamora 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) Yasmin Yasmin, a British model, asexual activist, writer, and speaker, is a leading voice for the asexual community. After coming out publicly in 2017, she quickly gained recognition as the "unlikely face of asexuality" by Cosmopolitan Magazine . Yasmin founded the #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike movement to increase diverse asexual visibility and representation and co-founded International Asexuality Day on April 6. Her unconventional approach to activism has been covered by various British and international media outlets, including Vogue, MTV, Sky News, Paper Magazine, Attitude Magazine, and the BBC . In 2022, she collaborated with Stonewall to launch the Stonewall x Yasmin Benoit Ace Project , the UK's first asexual rights initiative. Yasmin's tireless work as an asexual activist earned her the 'Campaigner of the Year' award at the Rainbow Honours Awards . She is available to speak on topics such as asexuality, diversity and representation in media, and LGBTQ+ activism. Yasmin Benoit 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) Hunter Hunter is an openly queer trans man who is dedicated to educating others about life as a trans man, being pansexual, and the intersectionality of these identities alongside mental health and neurodiversity. Hunter is an experienced speaker and advocate for better mental health awareness and offering tools for allies in the workplace and at home. Hunter’s aim is to create a more welcoming environment wherever he goes and to shed light on the misconceptions of being trans in today’s society. Hunter McCance 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

Polysexual A person who is attracted to more than one gender. < Back to Glossary

Homosexual An outdated term to describe a sexual orientation in which a person feels physically and emotionally attracted to people of the same sex or gender. < Back to Glossary

Micro-Aggression The verbal, nonverbal and environmental slights, snubs, insults or actions, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory or negative messages to target persons based solely upon discriminatory belief systems. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Shawn Shawn is the Founder and Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc ., an organization that advocates for access to gender-affirming care and surgeries for trans men of color, irrespective of their economic status. Shawn is dedicated to addressing intersectionality in relation to gender identity and promoting access to non-biased healthcare. As someone who has experienced the importance of transition-related care firsthand, Shawn is committed to advocating for others who are seeking similar care. He identifies as trans masculine. Shawn Aaron 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

Cancel Cancel culture or call-out culture is a phrase contemporary to the late 2010s and early 2020s used to refer to a form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person. Those subject to this ostracism are said to have been "cancelled". < Back to Glossary

Debate Debate is a really good way in which we can formally express our views on certain subjects, as well as hear from others with different views on these subjects. The result of debate for most people is either a reinforcement of our existing perceptions, or an adding of validation to alternative arguments, which can then in turn cause us to question our own stance. It is important to challenge our views to ensure that we are on the right path, and to make sure our perspectives are multi-dimensional. If we perform well in debate, and eloquently put our views across, we can even change the minds of others. There is great power in this, and we can use this to our advantage as members of marginalised communities. See Belief, Confidence, Courageous Communication & Echochamber. < Back to Glossary

Eating Disorder Eating disorders are mental disorders that impact a person's eating habits in a negative way. This can manifest as binge-eating, restricting food intake, purging after eating or eating non-food items. Research suggests that LGBTQ+ people suffer from higher rates of eating disorders than people outside the community. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Mercedes Mercedes is a Black Honduran, queer woman and equity strategist at Google . With over a decade of experience in the social justice and education field, Mercedes has worked tirelessly to provide equitable opportunities for marginalized communities globally. At Google , she centers equity across hiring, development, progression, and retention in her efforts to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion plans. Mercedes is also pursuing an MSc in gender, sexuality, and society at Birkbeck in London and enjoys critiquing movies, practicing yoga, and hiking. As an expert in topics related to DEI, including anti-racism, leadership, intersectionality, and community building, Mercedes is committed to making a positive impact in the world through her work. Mercedes Jenkins 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

Chest-feeding Chest-feeding is feeding your baby with milk from your chest. Some transgender parents may prefer to use this gender-neutral term as opposed to "breast-feeding" for comfort reasons. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Brian Brian knows that inclusive leadership requires leaders to recognize the full humanity of themselves and their team. As the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity , a consulting firm and speakers community that aims to amplify the voices of the unheard, Brian, an openly gay man and a person with a disability, shares his lived experiences in service of fostering workplaces where humans thrive. As an author, consultant, facilitator, and speaker with over 25 years of experience across industries, Brian is a sought-after leader in cultivating human centered workplace cultures and navigating organizational change through the lenses of DEI and employee experience. Brian is committed to changing how people lead and work within organizations to meet the changing landscape of our society. Brian McComak 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) Denny Denny serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at IMAX . Prior to joining the Company, from 2011 to 2017, he was Head of Strategy, Brand & Creative at Sky . Denny is a long-time advocate of diversity & inclusion in the corporate world. In June 2016, he was recognized in the Financial Times inaugural "100 Leading Ethnic Minorities Power List". He also ranks #9 in The Telegraph ’s most recent Top 50 LGBT Executives List and #75 in The Guardian ’s Power Pride List. A dual UK & US citizen, he serves on the Board of Trustees of Ditch The Label , Global Patron for London-based human rights charity Camden Forum and Advisory Board Member for The Economist 's Pride & Prejudice Global Conference. He is now based in Los Angeles. Denny Tu 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) 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... 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

Hate Speech A form of harassment - abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice against a particular group, especially on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, etc... See: Ally, Discrimination, Calling Out and Solidarity. < Back to Glossary