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Racism Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or group based on their racial or ethnic group. See: Prejudice, Discrimination and Injustice. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Zacha Zacha is a Somatic Movement Therapist and Tamalpa Life/Art Process® Practitioner. In search of respite from years of debilitating chronic pain and body dysphoria, Zacha discovered Somatic Movement Therapy to learn more about his body and answer questions doctors and mental health providers could not provide. Profoundly impacted by his professional somatic training and personal healing process, Zacha compiles ten years of somatic research in his teachings to inquire more into where our words do not touch. He facilitates classes and holds one-to-one coaching sessions online that focus on developing body-based self-care routines for LGBTQ+ people. Zacha Belok 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) Pavlo Pavlo is a gay man from Ukraine who trained in finance but now supports sustainable growth in people and teams by empowering their curiosity and vulnerability through story telling. He is a facilitator, systemic coach, and an enthusiast of vulnerability, curiosity and connection. He is on the Board of Trustees for LGBT Consortium. Pavlo Cherednychenko 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) Aisha Aisha is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ activist, recognized as one of the 'Top 100 LGBTQ+ Trailblazers' changing the world. She is the founder of Moonlight Experiences, an award-winning company dedicated to the celebration of diverse queer culture and travel by harnessing the economic power of tourism and nightlife. The organisation is decolonizing travel and addressing the lack of visibility and services for queer women, non-binary, and Black/POC members. Aisha also runs The Common Press—an intersectional queer bookshop cafe and events space in East London. Aisha’s activism and community contributions also extend to her role as Head of Community Engagement for UK Black Pride and as a Trustee for GiveOut. Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir 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

Minority A minority group, by its original definition, refers to a group of people whose practices, race, religion, ethnicity, or other characteristics are fewer in numbers than the dominant group. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Ryan Ryan is a Cultural Producer and Public Personality. His beliefs of raising awareness and visibility by creating Culture, Championing Creativity, and causing opportunity have made him a natural leader and an active Public Figure in the LGBTQIA community. He is regularly an ambassador for brands hosting talks, curating events and exhibitions as well as his monthly radio show amplifying the voices in the South Asian LGBTQIA+ community. In 2016 Lanji created HUNGAMA (East London’s Queer Bollywood Hip/Hop night) and with it has captured the worlds attention championing Queer/Creative South Asians. Ryan is the winning Champion of Netflix's ' The Big Flower Fight ' released in 2020 and hosted the BBC THREE series ' The Big Proud Party Agency ' in 2022. Ryan Lanji 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

Social Media Social media can be an important tool for connection, information sharing and for finding community. Social media has allowed queer people who live all over the world to find a common space to access community. However, social media can also expose queer people to abuse and harassment, facilitated by how easy it is for perpetrators to remain anonymous. See: Dox and Dogpile. < Back to Glossary

White Fragility Used to describe the privilege that accrues to white people living in a society that protects and insulates them from race-based stress. It can be argued this builds an expectation of always feeling comfortable and safe, which in turn lowers the ability to tolerate racial stress and triggers a range of defensive reactions. < Back to Glossary

Style Personal style is a tool for self expression, experimentation and play. While fashion follows trends, style should reflect your personality, values and outlook and evolve with you slowly over time. It's self-knowledge and self-confidence expressed through what you choose to wear. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Neil Neil is We Create Space's Community & Events Director based in London. With almost 20 years experience in the events industry, Neil has a real passion for bringing audiences together. An experienced emcee & public speaker, Neil prides himself on his authenticity & warm energy that lets the audience know that they're in extremely capable hands! His style and approach boasts a diverse way of thinking, an inclusive mentality and warmth in abundance. With a touch of chaos & disruption when it's needed. Neil has delivered and hosted events, as well as spoken and written about, a broad range of hard-hitting & sensitive topics including violence against women & girls, male allyship, racism, sustainability, LGTBQ+ inclusion, menopause and sobriety. He's the Co-Founder of The House of Happiness, a queer led & delivered sober clubbing event, to help address the lack of LGBTQ+ sober spaces. He's also the producer & host of his podcast 'Pause. And Rewind...' which focuses on inclusion heroes & their origin stories. He's a passionate advocate for volunteering too - he's the Events Director for Trans+ History Week & regularly supports multiple charities, non-profits & initiatives. Neil Hudson-Basing 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) Kayus Kayus is a seasoned professional who supports medium-sized corporates with their global growth aspirations, serving as the Healthcare, Consumer, and Wellness Treasury Sales lead for Citi 's Commercial Bank business in EMEA. Originally from The Bahamas and currently based in London, Kayus brings a unique perspective as a global citizen, having lived and worked in multiple jurisdictions and embracing diverse cultural experiences. He is also passionate about workplace allyship and financial literacy, and has spoken on topics related to leadership and culture change in the corporate world. Kayus Fernander 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) Zach Zach is an executive coach, facilitator, and leadership development specialist with over a decade of professional experience working for major brands all over the world (such as Bloomingdale's and Bloomberg ). Now based in the US and running his own consultancy, XYZ Leadership , he brings that spirit of teamwork, communication, and curiosity to leaders every day - whether it's individuals finding their own voice or managing massive change efforts across an organization. In 2018, Zach won the RAHM LGBT Leadership Contest in London and is passionate about helping others in the queer space gain the tools to make an impact in their worlds. Zach Ames 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

Colorism Discrimination based on skin colour, also known as colourism, or shadeism, is a form of prejudice and/or discrimination in which people who share similar ethnicity traits or perceived race are treated differently based on the social implications that come with the cultural meanings attached to skin color. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Prudence Prudence is a transfeminine community builder from Berlin. Being part of the German Ballroom Community, she facilitated and created a safer-space for Queer & Trans people of Color. Community work is her focus and her lifelong passion. Besides her involvement in the Ballroom scene, she also is an Activist, going on the streets against all oppressive forces and organising fundraisers. Recently she also started to connect people through sound. With DJing she opens another layer of bringing people together and sharing a space through sounds and beats. Prudence Dippah-Dina 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) Lucia Lucia is a Liverpool born and bred, now London-based model, performer and trans activist. She is the founder of London Trans Pride and the brains behind Harpies, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ strip club. Lucia is also CEO of UK's First Trans Recruitment Agency 'Transpire Talent'. Lucia Blayke 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) Sara Sara is a breathwork instructor that aims to teach people how to be the boss of their own breath and harness its power to improve physical and mental health. She teaches the foundations of functional and energetic breathwork in short courses, facilitates transformational breathwork sessions and offers workshops combining it with expressive arts and movement to unstuck yourself and move forward. Sara Táboas 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) Pritham Pritham is a multifaceted creative who has dedicated his life to connecting with people through the art of storytelling. As a former singer and songwriter who worked with some of the UK's most prolific and successful singers, artists, producers, and writers, he understands the pressures that artists face in the music industry and is now grateful for the experience. He has since turned his focus to writing about travel and capturing diverse cultures through photography, aiming to connect people on a deeper level and highlight the universal humanity that exists within us all. Pritham's work also reflects his passion for self-empowerment, queer spirituality, and intersectionality, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ history. Alongside his creative pursuits, Pritham is a strong advocate for mental health and well-being, recognizing the importance of caring for oneself in order to create meaningful work. He believes in the power of leadership and encourages others to embrace their identity and be their authentic selves. Whether writing a screenplay or contributing to a song, Pritham's creativity knows no bounds and he continues to inspire others with his work. Pritham Bhatia 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) Ty Ty is a coach, advisor, designer, and facilitator in leadership/team development, IDE, culture change, engagement and employee experience. Originally from the US, he has also worked in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, and The Netherlands, where he currently lives. He is passionate to remix more belonging, empathy, and trust into teams and organizations. Ty Jernstedt 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

Harassment Harassment is characterised as any unwanted behaviour physical or verbal (or even suggested), that makes a person feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or mentally distressed. It's important that we call out any form of harassment, and create safe spaces for victims to share their experiences to ensure we break the often invisible cycles of harm and abuse that exist within communities and organisations. The battle against harassment also highlights the importance of the role that allies play in making positive change in the wider society around us. See: Ally, Discrimination, Calling Out, Community and Confidence. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Coda Coda is a dynamic consultant with extensive experience in DEI, partnership management, and creative leadership. She combines advanced analytical and communication skills with a passion for creating inclusive, transformative spaces across corporate, creative, and cultural domains. Coda’s strong ability to influence change and transformation has seen her design and implement inclusion initiatives for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Standard Chartered, National Grid and Warner Bros Discovery. Coda is also the co-founder of Trans Voices, the UK's first professional music collective for marginalised genders. Under her leadership, the collective has partnered with the Guardian for a specially commissioned documentary film as well as with M&C Saatchi and Olly Alexander for the award winning #borntomix advertising campaign. The collective is currently working on a high profile art installation with a leading British culture institution. Coda Nicolaeff 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