Rainbows & Bullshit
A podcast to inspire well-being and inclusion in that great search for belonging!
Episodes
Our final episode of Season 3 and what a guest to end our show! I sit down with the inspiring Shane Ashby-Roche, Head of Organisational Development & Culture and we delve into Leadership Shadow, Emotional Intelligence and Innovation. A powerful conversation highlighting the power of leadership.
A soulful, gorgeous and profound chat with friend of the show, confidante and all round good egg, Emma Palmer! Emma is the Race Equity Lead at National Trust but came to the show in her capacity as Ems. We unpacked connections, threads and legacy and the cyclical nature of the world we live in today.
This week I am joined by rising star Michael Thomas Morgan and we talk about developing inclusive workplace events that don't centre around alcohol, discuss pride beyond pride with a particular focus on trans inclusion and discuss what being visible means, and why its so important.
We're back! And we're joined this week by HR inspo James Devine. James was voted Number 1. on HR Magazine's HR Most Influential in 2024 and joined their Hall of Fame in 2025! He has also been awarded Companion Status at CIPD (the most prestigious and exclusive membership awarded by CIPD). Having worked over an illustrious 30 year career which saw him develop his career from an apprentice to taking on the role of CEO of a big NHS Tr...
I have the privilege of sitting down with Tiger de Souza - Friend, Mentor and Director of People for Samaritans. We unpack the rapidly evolving world of work, job shares, flexibility and connection and skills. We then delve into one of my favourite topics, being kind vs being nice and then we explore the expectation of work and boundaries. A brilliant chat with an absolute inspiration!
As we kick off South Asian Heritage Month, I sit down with icon, friend and business mentor, Ritika Wadhwa, Founder & CEO of Prabhaav Global, a pioneering cultural intelligence consultancy. In the spirit of the theme of SAHM 2025 we talk about our roots to routes, unpack the power of legacy and impact and discuss why cultural intelligence (or CQ) is one of the most critical skills we as leaders need now more than ever.
In this conversation, Simon Blake, Chief Executive of Stonewall, shares his journey and insights on leadership, courage, and the importance of authenticity in the workplace. He reflects on the challenges of leading in a polarized world, the significance of joy and pride at work, and the intergenerational perspectives on work culture. Simon emphasizes the need for connection, the energy required for courage, and the importance of be...
This week I sit down with Meera Somji, Founder of the organisation, Clusivity. We talk about evidence and how evidence can drive powerful change, we get into it with the term accountability and unpack what courage means to Meera. We also touch on our sliding doors moment, and
This week, I am joined by Mabinty Esho, friend and fellow changemaker, and Head of EDIB at Comic Relief. We take time out to discuss the terms psychological safety, why leaders are essential to keep EDIB on the table, radical candor and bravery.
We're back!! And we're sparklier and braver than ever! We kick off season 3 and sit down with powerhouse, inspiration and light that is Dr. Paul Taylor Pitt and we explore blurry worlds, polarisation and originality, doubling down on why how we can make 'hope' our guiding principle in an ever complicated and divisive world. A joy to be able to share this first episode of season 3 during pride month at a time where LGBT+ rights arou...
In my penultimate episode of Season 2 I sit down with icon and fellow Influential Vilma Nikolaidou, Director of People at British Film Institute. We chat all things change, transformation and desert island goodies!
I was honoured to sit down with a personal inspiration to me, Chris Sherwood, CEO of RSPCA. A powerful chat where we reflected on the history and future of the charity sector, building your coalition, and Chris shared advice for people starting out in their career! Stream now!
After a month off fasting for Ramadan, I am back and joined on the couch by my friend, colleague and all-round superstar Saskia Konynenburg, Executive Director of Strategic Comms & Insights at NCVO.
We talk about fears, why communications and people go hand in glove, and what HR professionals can do to drive collaboration between these 2 critical business functions.
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I am joined by the amazing Neil Hudson-Basing and we have a cracker of a conversation talking amongst other things sober curiosity, the term gaslighting and ageism!
I am so excited to drop this one. I am joined on my actual coach by the brilliant Emma Freivogel, Founder of charity Radical Recruits (which I am now the chair of). We dive deep into the talent market and what employers can do to when looking to diversify by recruiting.
I sit down with Matt Phelan, Co-founder of the happiness index and we talk all things happiness in the workplace. We discuss the neuroscience of behaviour and feeling, debate the term 'bring your whole self' and I find out which emoji is Matts favourite (spoiler, its pretty meh)
I'm back!! Kicking off 2024 by launching Season 2 of R&B! And do I have just the episode for you! I recorded this in New York City in November and I am joined by the amazing Emma Palmer as we discuss comfort zones and confidence. A great way to start the season and the year.
Join me on my last episode of Season 1, where I am joined by the incredible Joanne Lockwood, Founder of Diversity & Inclusion Consultancy, See Change Happen. Joanne identifies as a Trans Woman.
We discuss, Joanne's lived experience, why Trans Inclusion Matters and how we can support the Trans Community during a time of volatility for the Trans Community
This episode means a lot to me. During Pride Month, my commitment to action is ...
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