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Parenting A parenting style is a psychological construct representing standard strategies that parents use in their child rearing. The quality of parenting can be more essential than the quantity of time spent with the child. Parenting styles reflect variations in the attitudes and practices of parents, and comprise discrete parenting behaviours. < Back to Glossary

Queer Temporality Queer Temporality (also known as 'Queer Time Theory') refers to the school of thought which determines Queer lives are not 'chrononormative.' This means the lives of Queer people do not develop in the same way that non-Queer lives do, as milestones in life as perceived by heteronormative society don't necessarily apply to us - i.e. getting married or having children. Queer Temporality is additionally relevant to transgender people accessing medical transition, as Hormone Replacement Therapy can induce a second puberty at any stage of life. Therefore, our perception of success as LGBTQIA+ people can be warped, or more difficult to understand. As a result, thought leaders in Queer Temporality call for "reconsideration of how marriage, children, generativity, and inheritance define and confine cultural expectations of maturation, responsibility, happiness, and future." (See: Success) < Back to Glossary

(no pronouns) Sakeema Sakeema is a model, activist and dancer. As a committed campaigner for Black Lives Matter and trans rights, Sakeema has participated in many campaigns for fashion and commercial clients seeking to stand by their work for improvement. Also, an inspirational dancer and part of the London Ballroom scene, Sakeema uses her platform as a model and performer to not only express them-self creatively but ensure the conversations they are passionate about are being heard. Sakeema Peng Crook 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

Surgery (See Bottom Surgery, Top Surgery, HRT, Gender Dysphoria and Bodily Autonomy) See: Bottom Surgery, Top Surgery, HRT, Gender Dysphoria and Bodily Autonomy. < Back to Glossary

Bullying Workplace bullying is a persistent pattern of mistreatment from others in the workplace that causes either physical or emotional harm. It can include such tactics as verbal, nonverbal, psychological, and physical abuse, as well as humiliation. < Back to Glossary

Man Someone who identifies with manhood. See: Gender Roles, Gender Identity, Cisgender and Transgender. < Back to Glossary

Biphobia Biphobia is aversion toward bisexuality and bisexual people as individuals. It is a form of discrimination against those in the bisexual community. It can take the form of denial that bisexuality is a genuine sexual orientation, or of negative stereotypes about people who are bisexual. < Back to Glossary

(they/dey) Jess Jess Brough is a writer, producer, and academic from South London. Jess is a writer of science fiction and poetry and the Founder and Director of Fringe of Colour – an Edinburgh-based multi-award-winning arts initiative for Black people and People of Colour at arts festivals in Scotland and beyond. Jess completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, with a thesis on social biases in language production and comprehension, and now lives in Barcelona. Jess Brough 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

Masking Masking in psychology and sociology is the process in which an individual "masks" or camouflages their natural personality or behaviour to conform to social pressures, abuse or harassment. < Back to Glossary

(she/they) Rachel Rachel is a Jewish Chicana Trans and Queer activist, writer, and community builder. Inspired by her working class upbringing in the USA - Mexico borderlands, Rachel is committed to exploring the invisible fronteras of identity, community, and class through her life and work. After a three year stint living, studying, and working in China and Japan, Rachel moved to France and received a Master in Social Policy from Sciences Po Paris. She worked for three years with a teachers’ union to advance transformational education policy in the USA, before coming to London to head up partnerships for an LGBTQ+ youth charity. A seasoned policy writer and public speaker, Rachel brings her intersectional lived experience and unique perspective to a broad range of topics including decolonisation, queer liberation, and sustainable culture change. Rachel Padilla 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

Polycule A connected network of people in non-monogamous relationships. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Erica Erica brings over 30 years of experience in global operations, including 20 years in senior leadership roles. She is a passionate advocate of inclusive, empathetic leadership, believing that it’s central to great culture and business success. She is dedicated to supporting the development of leaders who inspire, support, and empower others to thrive. As a skilled change manager, she has delivered transformation programmes while maintaining strong employee and stakeholder engagement. Today, Erica combines her leadership experience with her passion for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) as Director of Consulting & Education for TalentMapper, delivering high-quality leadership development and inclusive talent management and EDIB consultancy and education. Erica Rose 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

Nature 1. Nature can generate many positive emotions, such as calmness, joy, and creativity and can facilitate concentration. Nature connectedness is also associated with lower levels of poor mental health, particularly lower depression and anxiety. 2. Nature can also refer to our genetics. It includes the genes we are born with and other hereditary factors that can influence the way that we develop from childhood through adulthood. < Back to Glossary

Pride The word 'Pride' is a cultural concept and celebration within the LGBTQ+ community; representing solidarity, collectivity, and identity as well as resistance to discrimination and violence. Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most LGBT rights movements. See: Community, Adversity and Resilience. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Caroline Caroline is a Polish-German advocate for gender equality, inclusion, and intersectional feminism. With an academic background in Gender Studies and International Business Administration, her practical expertise in this field cover diversity management, project management and international cooperation. Her experiences range from the private and NGO-sector to international institutions such as UN Women. Caroline Gansdorfer 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

Gender Expression How someone outwardly expresses their gender through their appearance, clothing, make-up, behaviour, mannerisms and speech. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Jano Jano is a devoted yogi who honed his practice in India, specializing in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa. From a young age, he has been immersed in the spiritual realm, exploring paths such as Reiki, Ayurveda, Tantra, Kundalini, astral travel, and meditation—always in search of a deeper understanding of himself and the universe. Beyond his spiritual journey, Jano is a storyteller at heart. As a creator, actor, director, and producer, he brings to life narratives that demand to be heard, shedding light on themes often left in the shadows. His work seeks to challenge perspectives and give voice to stories that deserve a stage. He is also a dedicated facilitator and organizer of spiritual retreats and events in Spain and Mexico, creating spaces for transformation, connection, and inner growth. Jano San 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

(she/her) Saba Saba is an award winning and distinguished advocate specialising in intersectionality, cultural abuse, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. As a queer South Asian with lived experience of childhood trauma and discrimination, she brings deep insight into the complexities of race, gender, and sexuality. This expertise positions her as a critical friend to institutions like the Crown Prosecution Service and the Metropolitan Police Service, focusing on Hate Crime, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and the needs of LGBT+ Black and Brown communities. Beyond law enforcement, she is the Safety and Met Liaison Manager at UK Black Pride, Interim Chair for the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition, LGBTQIA+ Network Lead for the Royal Society of Arts and Advisory Board Member for Centre for Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls. Her leadership spans sexual health, suicide prevention, and mentoring future changemakers for equity and justice. With her vast experience, she drives systemic reform and champions equity and justice across multiple sectors. Saba Ali 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

Cumulative Grief Experiencing multiple losses one after another can exacerbate the challenges of processing grief, producing feelings over overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. While most commonly applied in reference to the deaths of multiple loved ones, cumulative grief can also be brought on by other types of loss, such as the loss of a relationship, a job, your home or estrangement from family. On top of the overload of emotional distress and practical stressors, dealing with multiple losses may mean your support system is less engaged or equipped to support you. This is especially true when dealing with losses within the Queer Community, where a whole support system may be grieving at once. Cumulative grief can combine with concepts like "minority stress" to negatively impact the mental health of historically marginalised communities. See: Minority Stress < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Char By profession, Char is a qualified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner) and Personal Performance Coach. Mental health and Autism advocacy play a huge role in what she does, facilitating workshops focusing on self-awareness, stress-management, confidence and resilience. She loves showing people how powerful they are. Char is also Education and Inclusion officer for the biggest global movement for queer people of colour UK Black Pride and Head of well-being and Education for Birmingham Pride . Her apple award winning podcast is called Qmmunity . Char Bailey 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