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A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda Snaith

18th August 2020

Culture, Podcast, Race Equality, Wellbeing

A writer’s journey In today’s episode of the Diverse Minds podcast, we’re carrying on the spirit of South Asian Heritage Month by breaking stigmas and myths, particularly in relation to South Asian women. Joining me on the show today is British, South Asian author Mahsuda Snaith. I am lucky to call Mahsuda a good friend and colleague who helps me work out my business blocks! About my guest Born in Luton to Bangladeshi parents, Mahsuda Snaith is a writer of…

Why You Need To Stop Stereotyping South Asian Women

11th August 2020

Leyla O

Culture, Diversity, Events, Podcast

On today’s episode of the Diverse Minds Podcast, I talk about the stereotyping South Asian Women in the UK tend to encounter. The single-story about arranged marriages that are portrayed about us and why it’s SO boring! I wanted to use this episode, as part of the first South Asian heritage month to talk about this topic. Focussing on cultural awareness and why people pigeonholing us as South Asian women is not a good idea! I provide ideas and tips…

The First South Asian History Month

4th August 2020

Leyla O

Culture, Events, Podcast, Race Equality

Celebrating the First South Asian History Month On today’s episode, I talk about South Asian History Month, which has been celebrated for the first time. It’s a month that’s been chosen to mark and celebrate the culture, history and lives of South Asian people in the UK. The month runs from 18 July to 17 August 2020. The aim is to raise the profile of South Asian History in the UK through education, arts, culture and commemoration. The ultimate goal…

Finding Passion, Patience and Persistence

28th July 2020

Leyla O

Coaching, Podcast, Self-care, Wellbeing

How Passion, Patience and Persistence helped me On today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about passion, patience and persistence. In essence to reflect on the last four months and what I have learned about myself and my business. I decided to make an episode about this because we have all faced challenges during this pandemic. My thoughts are, hearing others’ perspectives can truly help us understand that we are not alone. In addition, we don’t have to be happy…

How culture and leadership combine

21st July 2020

Leyla O

Culture, Diversity, Leadership, Management, Podcast

On today’s episode, I talk about culture and leadership. I wanted to talk about culture and leadership as I’ve been delivering leadership programmes for Black/Global Majority/ Staff of Colour for several years. So, talking and thinking about culture is a key theme in these programmes. I also think the Coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on varying different styles of “leadership” based on cultural country frameworks. In many cases hasn’t worked well, or it’s been a game-changer and saved thousands…