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(he/him) Mahmoud Mahmoud is a DEI consultant, cross-cultural trainer and human rights activist. He travelled as a refugee to Spain and is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ and Arab-Muslim communities, which has given him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by various underrepresented groups. Mahmoud believes that organizations and corporations have it in their power to make a crucial positive impact on the world we live in. Mahmoud is fluent in six languages, which allows him to connect with social groups from different countries and cultural realities, which is essential for promoting diversity. Mahmoud is committed to guiding change makers in organizations to identify and dismantle these barriers, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable environment. Mahmoud Assy Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Dr David David is an award-winning medical doctor specialising in mental health and wellbeing. He has carved out a respected academic and clinical career whilst increasingly becoming a prominent voice promoting mental wellbeing within the LGBTQ+ community. David McLaughlan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Sergio Sergio is a gender‑queer researcher, community builder, and cultural producer whose work centers queer inclusion, multi‑directional approaches, and radical joy. As a brown migrant currently based in the Netherlands, he brings his lived experiences into every collaboration, grounding his work in people‑centered practices and community care. With a background in Gender and Queer Studies and years of hands‑on grassroots organizing, they create spaces where people feel seen, can show up for themselves, and thrive in collective organizations. Sergio Villamizar Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Freddie Freddie is a songwriter and performer hailing from Bristol. Known for his thoughtful and playful lyricism, he creates catchy melodies and offers nuanced accounts of human emotions in his music, drawing from his love of pop, folk, and jazz. Freddie's unique style of bedroom soul-pop also reflects his passion for poetry. He made his music debut in the summer of 2021, and since then, his work has garnered critical acclaim, receiving airplay on BBC Radio 1 , Radio 6 Music , and making it to the cover of Spotify 's editorial playlist 'Transcend' for four months. Freddie has made a name for himself in the live music scene, performing at various venues and festivals across the UK, including The Great Escape Festival , Glastonbury , 2000 Trees , Bristol, and Birmingham Pride Main Stages, as well as selling out hometown shows. His incredible talent has also earned him recognition as one of PRS 's Keychange Artists of 2023. In addition to his music career, Freddie is a speaker on topics such as identity, gender theory, poetry, queer theory, feminism, and anything academic. Freddie Lewis Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Kari Kari is a Venezuelan vocalist that pursues dance floor liberation by performing vogue, reggaeton and rap through her organic vision. Kari was interested in music from a young age, participating in dance festivals in her native Venezuela and performing in Madrid's pride parade for 4 years consecutively. Her artistry seeks to establish a radical mark in a male-dominated genre. Kari can speak on topics including Language & Terminology, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, Body Positivity, Self-empowerment, Culture Change, Community Building and Activism. Kari Serrano Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Audrey Audrey Mari is a speaker and certified life coach, who has ditched the traditional life coach tag and embraced her true identity as a voice of change, an alchemist who transforms lives through words and positive thinking. With years of experience in corporate training and leadership development, Audrey has a knack for spotting potential and nurturing it. She doesn’t just offer cookie-cutter solutions; she dives deep to provide practical methods and strategic plans tailored to each person’s needs. With her mix of practical wisdom and motivational insights, Audrey Mari is revolutionizing the way we think about personal and professional development, one speech, one session, one life at a time. Audrey Mari Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Thokozani Thokozani is a nosey researcher by day and an Ancestor-summoning poet by night. His work explores existing and becoming and the murky confusion that lies between. As a facilitator, cultural worker and writer, Thokozani chooses to navigate his work from a place of healing. He is the author of The Sunflower Faces East At Dawn (2022), Agender Daydreams (2022) and A Modest Mahogany Table (2024). Thokozani Mbwana Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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/she/they) Andrea Andrea is an Italian singer-songwriter and pop musician based in London. Andrea has found solace and strength through their song-writing; mixing their music with an androgynous sense of style. They firmly believe that the clothes you wear should be an extension of your soul. Andrea Di Giovanni Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Paul Paul Forster is a UK based inclusive leadership coach and lifelong renegade. He’s earned a reputation for celebrating and supporting marginalised leaders to make economic and social impacts on local, national and global stages. He’s supported 500+ leaders (from deep tech spin-outs to social justice orgs, via B2B SaaS solutions and hyper-local community projects) to define what success means for them and lead thriving teams. As a social entrepreneur he founded a queer event production collective, a publishing CIC platforming underrepresented writers, and is currently advocating for health technology innovators. Paul Forster Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Lee Lee has 17 years’ experience in the media industry, including roles at dentsu, LADbible, and JCDecaux. Lee is a vocal advocate for change within the media and advertising industry, and supports clients in making the necessary changes to be more representative of the UK population. In 2022, Lee won the IPA Speakers’ Cup for his speech on classism in the advertising industry, and was named by The Media Leader as one of its 2022 Future Leaders. During his tenure as co-chair of LGBTQ+ ERGPROUD, dentsu UK was named in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index Top 100. Lee Mabey Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Ahmed Ahmed is an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and storyteller who is currently working with the BBC . Before that he was a Senior Correspondent with AJ+ and has previously worked for VICE on HBO , Al Jazeera English , The New York Times , The Huffington Post and PBS , and may be best known for creating and co-hosting “The Stream,” an award-winning interactive talk show on AJE and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Most Innovative Program in 2012. In 2012, Ahmed was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list of ‘young disruptors, innovators and media entrepreneurs impatient to change the world’. And i n 2015 and 2016, he was featured on the Arabian Business power list of the planet’s 100 most influential young Arabs. Ahmed is passionate about telling stories that connect people across boundaries and borders that separate them. Ahmed published his first book, 'Demanding Dignity’, in 2013. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Christopher Christopher is the Chairman and Founder of Brand Advance Group and CEO (North America). As a top 100 company in Startups.co.uk for three years in a row, Christopher connects brands with diverse audiences globally, through Insights, Media and Creative. His company was awarded the title of "Campaign 2021 - Media Business of the Year" and " The DRUM - Diversity & Inclusion Company of the Year 2021." In addition to his work in media and advertising, Christopher is also a director at UK Conscious Advertising Network (CAN) and the US country lead for (CAN). As a mixed-race, out gay father, he is a strong advocate for diversity and representation within media and advertising. Christopher also serves on the advisory boards for ITV, WFA, TikTok, London MetPolice, a nd the V&A Museums. As a thought leader in his industry, Christopher can speak about various topics, including leadership, intersectionality, culture change, community building, activism, and parenting. Christopher Kenna Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Dee Dee is the founder of Colourfull - a consultancy and media platform that aims to increase visibility and the inclusion of the LGBTQ community and People of Colour in the workplace as well as wider society - using data, storytelling and design thinking. Dee Jas Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Anthoniy Anthoniy is a gay transgender male working as a director, currently in Bulgaria. After living in the UK for 6 years and graduating his BA course in Film Production, he moved back to Bulgaria and graduated an MA degree in Directing for film and television. He then started his professional career in Bulgaria. Anthoniy works on LGBTQ+ projects in Bulgaria, creating visibility for trans people and connecting with LGBTQ+ organisations and foundations across Bulgaria. Anthoniy Hristov Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Manjinder Manjinder is a human rights activist, author, and speaker, who has worked with with prestigious organisations like the United Nations, governments, and NGOs around the world. Having recognised the lack of awareness and support within his own community, Manjinder is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ South Asians. He creates video blogs in various languages to assist all sorts of people and offers life coaching to empower individuals to make change happen. His book, Bollywood Gay, a self-help guide based on the principles of the Law of Attraction, is an Amazon No. 1 Bestseller. Manjinder Sidhu Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Stef Stef is a queer/bisexual cisgender woman originally from Romania, who now resides in the UK. As a first-generation immigrant, she has navigated a profound journey of self-discovery and acceptance, having come from a background where her identity was subject to marginalization and discrimination. Today, Stef fully embraces every aspect of her identity and is committed to corporate activism, advocating for inclusive spaces that empower others to explore and express their identities at their own pace. Stef is a passionate advocate for queer rights, as well as spreading awareness of anti-Roma racism across both Eastern and Western European countries. Stef Tudorascu Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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

(any pronouns) Yassine Yassine is a Programme Manager at We Create Space . She acts as a DEI consultant, writer, facilitator, mentor, speaker, sensitivity coach, podcaster and occasional 'accidental' model with expertise in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, building community spaces and creating anti-racist workplaces. As a queer, black, African, immigrant gender non-conforming woman with a mixed bag of mental health challenges; her passion for equality, equity and inclusion stems from the core of her very existence. She believes that we all have the power to create the change we want to see in the world, through self-reflection, accountability and action. Yassine Senghor Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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) Zee Zee is a highly skilled writer, host, facilitator, and consultant with a focus on advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism, intersectionality, and neurodiversity. They have extensive experience in facilitating, speaking, and hosting for prominent companies such as Dr. Martens, Burberry, Verizon, Consortium, Culture Shift , and others. Zee's work has been featured in notable organizations such as Stonewall UK, WCS, POCC, WMN Zine, and BINADW . As a Black, Non-binary, and Neurodivergent person, Zee's lived experiences provide a unique and valuable perspective, with a first-hand understanding of the issues and insights on how to effectively address them. Their passion for promoting inclusion and equity is well-regarded, and they're recognized for their ability to engage and educate diverse audiences on important social and cultural topics. Zee Monteiro Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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/she) ilā ILĀ is a multifaceted artist, producer and creative director creating some of the most unique and acclaimed music to emerge from the UK in recent years. They were the co-founder and director of the London Contemporary Voices choir, working with over 20 Grammy winning artists including Alt-J, Imogen Heap and U2 as well as two BBC Proms, the Harry Potter Play soundtrack and several iconic fashion shows for designers such as Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger. In Feb 2022 ILĀ co-founded Trans Voices - the UK's first ever professional trans+ choir, debuting in February 2022 with a specially commissioned music documentary on Guardian Films. From soundtracking the European Space Agency’s BEPI Colombo Mercury Mission to embarking on a 3 year research partnership with University of Sheffield about AI and Sonic Branding, the breadth of ILĀ’s work is utterly unique. Ilā Kamalagharan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. Community Building 101 | Out in Climate London. The Journey to Founding Lesbian History Day. 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