In the latest episode of our INclusiverse podcast, Kally Kaleda welcomes Ashly Villegas-Williamson and Jaz Watts to discuss their personal experience with non-visible disabilities. We delve into the stigma of non-visible disabilities, discussing the unique issues for individuals in the workplace. From raising awareness, to explaining ways companies can shape and learn to build more inclusive environments for their employees, this is truly an unmissable podcast episode.

Continuing the discussion of needed change, Ashly and Jaz are raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity, a cause close to their hearts. If you’d like to donate, please follow the link: www.justgiving.com/page/jaz-watts-1721724756565?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fjaz-watts-1721724756565&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Blue Square will be matching all employee donations so please help us in doubling our efforts!

"It's about teaching our children - you work hard but you've got to love what you do"

In this INclusiverse episode on working parents, Blue Square's Louise Coulbeck and Ralph Lim join Kally to give an insight into their experiences being working parents; including balancing a career and parenthood, how their employers have supported them through paternal leave, and what businesses can do to better to increase parents' sense of belonging at work.

If you're expecting, are a parent already, or are interested in listening to the challenges and advice our working parents, Louise and Ralph have, then check out this episode now.

"Mum, I'm gay".

In the latest episode of our INclusiverse podcast, HP's Jack Hinchliffe joins Kally Kaleda to share his experience of coming out at work as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community; including the struggles he faced and the sense of belonging he now feels which he shares with others too as part of the work he does to actively support the community at HP.

If you want to learn more about Jack's story and gain INsight into the challenges and perceptions members of the LGBTQIA+ community face and how we can support them as allies, then give this episode a listen.

Did you know that over 83,000 Sikh soldiers gave their lives during WW1 and WW2 whilst fighting in the British army?

In the latest episode of our INclusiverse podcast, Blue Square's Jaskaval Singh Aujla joins Nicolas Hamilton and Kally Kaleda to share his experience facing racism whilst growing up in the UK as a British Sikh.

If you're INterested in hearing a powerful story on forgiveness in the face of injustice and adversity, hit play now.

Want to appear as a guest, ask a question or suggest a new episode topic? Get in touch with us at brandpartnershipgroup.com/inclusiverse

According to The Mental Health Foundation, 31% of men in the UK said they would feel embarrassed about seeking mental health support due to societal norms and expectations about male strength and resilience.

Today, Blue Square's Ryan Freebury joins Nic and Kally to share his battle with mental health as a man, father, partner and employee.

If you're INterested in finding out just some of the ways many men often suffer in silence, the pressures they often feel to 'man-up' and 'be strong', and how we can all better look out for and support men who may be struggling in the workplace, then hit the play button.

Want to appear as a guest, ask a question or suggest a new episode topic? Get in touch with us at brandpartnershipgroup.com/inclusiverse

Apart from slavery, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks, what else do you remember being taught in school about Black history?

In this episode of our INclusiverse podcast, Blue Square's Kofi Amoakohene and David Wright join Nic and Kally as they share their experiences as members of the Black community, growing up in the UK and how this has impacted them in life, education and the workplace.

This episode is an INsight into the history and heritage of Black culture, as well as the challenges Black people face in the workplace such as changing your name in job applications to get more interviews!

If you're INterested in learning and supporting INdividuals from the Black community then tune into this episode.

Want to appear as a guest, ask a question or suggest a new episode topic? Get in touch with us at brandpartnershipgroup.com/inclusiverse

Did they get extra time in that school exam because they're using their neurodiversity as an 'excuse' or were they misjudged as a person with a neurodiverse condition?

Today, BPG's Taylor Deeley and Jordan Myers join Nic and Kally to talk about neurodiversity with a focus on ADHD and Dyslexia as they share their personal experiences as well as offer advice on how people can support and create awareness for neurodiversity in the workplace. You'll also get to hear about Taylor and Jordan's experiences of being diagnosed at different ages, the misconceptions about their conditions, and how it has impacted them growing up in life, and in the workplace.

If you're INterested in learning and supporting those around you with neurodiverse conditions then hit the play button.

Want to appear as a guest, ask a question or suggest a new episode topic? Get in touch with us at brandpartnershipgroup.com/inclusiverse

Isn't it frustrating when you can't hear someone speaking to you in a crowded place so you have to try and lip-read? Imagine experiencing this every day.

Today, Nic and Kally are joined by BPG's Simon Myers and Scott Saunders to continue the conversation on disability with a focus on deafness. Scott is drawing upon his personal experiences of being non-disabled with a deaf son, including how he was diagnosed, the concerns and special moments they've had, and how he and his family have adapted their lives to support him. Simon is sharing his experience of growing up being fully abled with deaf parents, how his childhood differed from others, the responsibilities he had as a child due to the lack of support available, and how his parents' disability hasn't held them back.

If you want to understand the lives of people with deafness, how it impacts families and what people can do in and out of the workplace to make the daily activities of people with deafness easier, then you won't want to miss this episode.

Want to appear as a guest, ask a question or suggest a new episode topic? Get in touch with us at brandpartnershipgroup.com/inclusiverse