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(she/her) Kathryn Kathryn is an anthropologist, writer, trainer/facilitator and researcher, who has taught and conducted fieldwork in India, Spain, Italy, the UK and Brazil. She is a gender and LGBTQ equality trainer, with expertise in bystander intervention to prevent sexual and anti-LGBTQ harassment; affirmative action policy; the use of language; and creating safe, LGBTQ affirmative spaces in the workplace and in schools/universities. Kathryn is a feminist activist, passionate about combatting period poverty and helping queer refugees integrate into society. She is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and English. Kathryn Lum Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Central Asian Central Asian culture and heritage is typically associated with the region made up of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. < Back to Glossary

Lesbophobic Prejudice and discrimination towards lesbians. < Back to Glossary

Futch Futch describes lesbians whose gender expression falls somewhere between butch and femme. They may embody a mix of masculine and feminine in their gender expression. < Back to Glossary

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Privilege In social studies, privilege is defined as the advantages and benefits that individuals receive because of social groups they are perceived to be a part of. In DEI we often describe Privilege as barriers that someone hasn't had to face, simply based on their upbringing, background or identities that they hold - ie race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, immigration status, education, religion, wealth, and class, among many other characteristics. < Back to Glossary

Dox The act of publicly providing personally identifiable information about an individual or organization, usually via the Internet. An example could be outing someone online. < Back to Glossary

Food / Diet What we choose to eat and how we consume food are integral parts of self-care. We know that eating a healthy diet can have a huge impact on our wellbeing, but when we really enjoy food, we can also vastly improve our state of mind. Eating with others close to us is also a central part of human nature and culture. Conversations over a meal can be transformative. < Back to Glossary

Bodily Wisdom We are all gifted with innate body wisdom. Being body-wise means connecting to the great intelligence that has evolved in our bodies through millennia of evolution. There are many ways through which we can connect more with our body. See: Meditation, Breathwork and Movement. < Back to Glossary

(she/they) Awo Awo Dufie is a transgender and intersex researcher, writer and activist from Ghana. As a researcher, her works explore the history of the LGBTIQ community in Ghana and Africa. As an activist, she works to advocate for LGBTIQ elders through her project- Queer Elders Speak- a series where she interviews and documents the lived experiences of LGBTIQ elders in Africa. Awo Dufie Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Structural Inequality Systemic disadvantage(s) of one social group compared to other groups, rooted and perpetuated through discriminatory practices (conscious or unconscious) that are reinforced through institutions, ideologies, representations, policies/laws and practices. When this kind of inequality is related to racial/ethnic discrimination, it is referred to as systemic or structural racism < Back to Glossary

(she/they) Elle Elle is a breathwork practitioner, rest teacher, and embodiment guide who helps people reconnect with their inner selves and rediscover their inner strength. Her unique approach combines breathwork, rest, ritual, somatics, and practical magic to facilitate a transformative healing journey. They're passionate about empowering members of the LGBTQIA+ community to prioritize their mental health and well-being. Elle believes that slowing down and tuning into your body's signals is crucial to understanding your identity and healing trauma through embodied practices. Elle is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their inner world and connect with their authentic selves. Through their workshops and speaking engagements, Elle shares their expertise on various topics including mental health, well-being, self-empowerment, and body positivity. Elle Bower Johnston Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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 writer, facilitator and campaigner focused on LGBT+ rights, anti-racism and mental health. His work on issues such as sexual racism, LGBT+ mental health inequality, and global LGBT+ human rights has been featured in The Guardian , BBC , MTV , The Independent , Huffington Post and more. He previously worked for the Kaleidoscope Trust, where he supported LGBT+ activists across the world to campaign to decriminalise homosexuality. He has also worked with LinkedIn as part of their LinkedIn Changemakers campaign, which connects businesses to activists to encourage change in the world of work. He now works as an inclusion consultant and public speaker for businesses and NGOs, with a focus on intersectional inclusion. Alex Leon Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Reflection Reflection allows you to identify and appreciate positive experiences and better identify ways that you can improve or apply meaning to past events. It can be useful when you have had more challenging experiences; helping you to process and learn from them. See: Post-Traumatic Growth, Introspection, Growth and Self-Awareness. < Back to Glossary

Archetype A statement, pattern of behaviour, or model which others then replicate or emulate going forward. The archetype has become recognisable or quintessential as a standard of the type in society over generations of human culture - specifically for the LGBTQIA community, this manifests itself in types of people or crowds in the community - who have similar body types, interests or display similar behaviours. < Back to Glossary

Hispanic People are normally referred to as Hispanic if they are Spanish, of Spanish heritage or come from a country that was previously colonised by Spain. This does not include Brazil, which is a former colony of Portugal, where the native language is Portuguese. A hispanic person can be any race or colour. (See: Latin(a/o) and Latinx) < Back to Glossary

School to Prison Pipeline A term used primarily in the US to describe the disproportionate amount of young people from disadvantaged communities who end up in the prison system due to harsh, punitive policies in schools and widespread educational inequality. The students most affected tend to be disabled, Black or Latine. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Paula Paula spent over 15 years working within the HIV sector, setting up an HIV/AIDS support agency called Body & Soul for women, teenagers, children and families in 1994. She worked to raise awareness of those living with or closely affected by HIV/AIDS, collaborating with The Body Shop, Comic Relief, Children in Need and MTV to bring conversation around HIV into the mainstream. Paula is passionate about fighting misogyny and racism within the LGBTQ+ community. Paula Harrowing Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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) Sebastián Sebastián is a gay person living with disability and an advocate for social equity, driven by his passion for community engagement and cultural inclusion. His work centers on amplifying marginalized voices and using storytelling to foster connection and change. Sebastián can speak on topics such as Workplace Allyship, LGBTQ+ History, Disability and more. Sebastián Dalla Ba Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. 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

Creating Space Creating Space is about prioritising time for self-care, personal growth, and connection with ourselves and others - which we all need to do more of, in an effort to preserve our energy and reach our full potential. See: Burnout & Voice. < Back to Glossary