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(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

Solidarity If someone shows solidarity, they show unwavering unity and support for another group or person. < 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) Jaron Jaron is a London-based Singaporean entrepreneur, creative, and designer with a deep passion for improving LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing. In 2021, he co-founded Vod a, a groundbreaking mental wellness app designed specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community, with input from leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists. As a World Economic Forum Global Shape r and leader of partnerships at Series Q , the UK's premier LGBTQ+ network for entrepreneurs and creators, Jaron is dedicated to creating positive culture change, building inclusive communities, and empowering individuals to take charge of their own mental health and wellbeing. Jaron is available to speak on topics such as self-empowerment, community building, and the importance of LGBTQ+ mental health. Jaron Soh 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

Transgender Woman A woman who was assigned male at birth. < Back to Glossary

(they/them) Bex Bex is a trans non binary photographer based in London. For almost two decades, their work has documented queer lives in all their power and complexity. Bex began their career as a self-taught photographer documenting the clubs and parties of the LGBTQIA+ scenes in the UK and New York, before moving from the club into the street, documenting Pride and protest worldwide. In recent years, Bex has gravitated towards overlooked queer stories, refocusing on those minoritised within the LGBTQIA+ community. With a special focus on the trans community, Bex is one of the foremost documenters of the trans experience in the UK. Bex’s work worked for clients such as VICE, British Vogue, The New York, Minority Rights Group International, the UN, Dr Martens, Google and Getty. Most recently their work has been acquired by the Victoria & Albert Museum and multiple works will now reside in their extensive photography collections in addition to being exhibited permanently in the Young V&A. Bex Wade 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

(they/them) Katya Katya is a Senior Practitioner accredited leadership coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council , but their true passion lies in fostering Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity. Katya is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to discover the techniques, methods, and language needed to create a harmonious work environment where everyone can be their best self. With a background in Architecture and digital adoption, Katya brings a wealth of interdisciplinary skills to their work. Furthermore, Katya's unique intersectional identity as a queer Eastern European immigrant and a person with an intersex variation has positioned them as a powerful force for bridging communication gaps. Through their unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, Katya is changing the way we view leadership and coaching. Katya Veleva 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) Emma Emma is a transgender woman and a seasoned community organiser and campaigner with over a decade's worth of experience in delivering change for marginalised communities across the UK. With a keen interest in public policy, Emma has worked to coordinate the efforts of third sector organisations in responses to emerging LGBTQ+ legislation, including Gender Recognition Act Reform, SRE Guidance in schools, and more. Using her stories and experience, she drives home the need for change across all sectors. Statistics are great - but what story can they tell? How do we create lasting progress for communities that need it most? Emma Underwood 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 Dysphoria Gender dysphoria is the experience of distress or unease a person feels because their gender identity does not align with their biological sex. Gender dysphoria can be mild or severe and seriously impact a person's quality of life. People often transition or use gender-affirming practices to alleviate their gender dysphoria. < Back to Glossary

(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... 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) Josh Josh is an accomplished podcaster, communications professional, public figure, and LGBTQ community builder, who has dedicated himself to promoting inclusion and diversity. Since 2016, Josh has been actively engaged in community work, with a focus on exploring queer Black cultures, identities and experiences. He is the creator and host of the award-winning Busy Being Black podcast, and serves as the Head of Cultural Partnerships for UK Black Pride . Josh's work extends beyond the podcast, having worked with international LGBTQ human rights charities, including Kaleidoscope Trust and The Commonwealth Equality Network . He has also co-founded Series Q , a network for LGBTQ entrepreneurs, and volunteered for OutRight Action International 's Young People's Engagement Committee. In recognition of his contributions, Josh has been named one of the UK's most influential communications professionals in PRWeek 's 2022 Power Book and is a nominee for the 2023 British LGBT Awards ' Outstanding Contribution to LGBT Life. Josh Rivers 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

Bias A prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group. Brains automatically make quick judgments and assessments. They are influenced by our background, personal experiences, societal stereotypes and cultural context. It's not just about gender, ethnicity and other visible diversity characteristics such as height, body weight, names, and many other things can also trigger unconscious bias. Unconscious bias can have a significant influence on our attitudes and behaviours, especially towards other people. It can influence key decisions in the workplace and can contribute to inequality, for example in selection and recruitment, appraisals, or promotion. Understanding unconcious bias is key to understanding the origins of discrimination and inequalities which marginalised people are victim of. < Back to Glossary