In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Nika White — a renowned expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), best-selling author, and consultant to Fortune 500 companies. With a sharp lens on the evolving American social and business climate, Dr. White breaks down what inclusion truly means in the age of innovation and AI.

We explore the intersection of tech and equity, how organizations can move from performative to transformative DEI practices, and why inclusive leadership is non-negotiable in today’s world. Dr. White also shares insights on the opportunities and ethical dilemmas AI brings to DEI work, and what leaders must do to create sustainable, equitable environments.

Whether you're a founder, executive, or team builder, this conversation will challenge your thinking and equip you with actionable tools to lead with purpose.

Episode Guest: Dr Nika White
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikawhite/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikacwhite/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NikaWhite2015
Website: https://www.nikawhite.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Ramanah — entrepreneur, family man, and advocate for intentional living. Jay opens up about the lessons he's actively passing down to his daughter, the mindset shifts that reshaped his approach to business, and how he designed his work life to run on just 16 focused hours a week.

We dive into the power of alignment, how to detach from hustle culture, and why success isn’t just about money — it’s about time, presence, and setting the right example for the next generation.

If you're feeling stuck in the grind and want to explore how to build a business that supports your life (not the other way around), this episode is for you.

Guest: Jay Ramanah
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayramanah/
Website: maxstaff.co

From coma to CEO — in this jaw-dropping episode of Grappling Growth, we sit down with tech entrepreneur Emma Armstrong, who defied all odds after being paralysed and placed in a coma. Just 18 months later, she built a tech business turning over £1.3 million. Emma opens up about the grit, mindset, and practical decisions that transformed her greatest adversity into an unstoppable mission. This is a story of survival, reinvention, and what it truly means to bet on yourself.Guest: Emma Armstrong
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-armstrong-empro/
Empro: https://emprogroup.co.uk/
MyTender: https://www.mytender.io/