In this episode of Diverse Talk Matters, Natasha Broomfield-Reid, Founding Director of Diverse Matters, is joined by Elise St Palmer, Head of Operations and People at Possible. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) to create truly anti-oppressive organisations.

Elise shares Possible’s journey – from developing inclusive practices to building an anti-oppression strategy that addresses the deeper, systemic issues that influence workplace culture and opportunity.

This powerful conversation delves into:
✨ The key differences between EDI and anti-oppression.
✨ Understanding the “Four I’s of Oppression” and how they show up in organisations.
✨ Practical steps to create inclusive, anti-oppressive cultures through policy, accountability and reflection.
✨ The importance of leadership buy-in, psychological safety and ongoing learning.

🎧 Tune in to learn how you can begin, or continue – your journey towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation.

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In this episode of Diverse Talk Matters, Natasha Broomfield-Reid is joined by wellbeing coach and trainer Melanie Allcott, founder of Rebalance Wellbeing. Together, they explore what it really means to stay well—physically, mentally, and emotionally—in today’s “always on” world.

Drawing on nearly three decades in workplace wellness, Melanie shares her journey into wellbeing, the lessons she learned early in her career about work–life balance, and why health is the foundation for everything we do.

Core points discussed include:

• The importance of linking wellbeing with inclusion in workplace culture.
• Why perks like gym memberships and apps aren’t enough without real cultural change.
• The impact of stress, the “cult of busyness,” and how small, daily practices—like 15 minutes of rest or breathing techniques—can make a big difference.
• The role of sleep, nutrition, and regular movement in staying healthy.
• How managers can support their teams through wellbeing check-ins, boundaries, and role modelling.
• Why organisations need to ask employees what they really need, instead of assuming.
• Practical steps individuals can take—such as setting non-negotiables, using available resources, and speaking up about workload and stress.

Whether you’re an employee, manager, or business leader, this episode is full of realistic, actionable ideas to help you—and your workplace—stay well.

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In this powerful episode of Diverse Talk Matters, we explore what it means to be LGBTQ+ and from a racialised community. Our guests share personal stories about navigating identity, discrimination, and assumptions — both in their personal lives and the workplace.

We discuss:

• The impact of intersectionality on lived experiences
• The need for culturally relevant support groups
• How race, faith, and sexuality overlap in shaping identity
• Challenges around acceptance, stereotypes, and inclusion
• The importance of archiving and sharing LGBTQ+ stories

This conversation highlights the importance of creating safe spaces and fostering genuine inclusion that recognises the complexity of identity.

🎧 Tune in for a rich and honest dialogue that will deepen your understanding of LGBTQ+ inclusion through an intersectional lens.

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