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Welcome to BeamReach & Beyond, the podcast that aims to burst the corporate DEI bubble, embrace interdisciplinary thinking & learn from other industries.From fashion to healthcare, AI to performing arts, digital transformation to the music industry, we will learn from everyone, aiming to understand how inclusion & diversity is all around us, reflecting our society & making our experiences as humans more colourful.
Welcome to our very first episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to the Travel and Hospitality industry. And joining us today are Rosina Budhani with Hospitality & Diversity, Uwern Jong with OutThere, and Alexandra Vukolova, Aviation industry expert, who will share their views and experience.
In this episode, we discuss why there is such an urgent need to disrupt the industry, how can cultural intelligence boost your employees performance and engagement, why did the feeling of being ´hospitable´ disappeared from hospitality, how pandemic pushed airlines to innovate & adopt more technology, how can travel companies enhance the experience for women, members of LGBT community and people with disabilities, and many other topics.
Welcome to our second episode of BeamReach and Beyond. Join us as we explore the Healthcare industry and its relevance to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And joining us today is the brilliant Ricky Somal, who is a Deputy Director of Organisational Development at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, who will share his rich experience of working in healthcare for more than 15 years.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of education and health promotion through the lens of inclusion for both health practitioners and patients; the impact of ageing population on long-term health conditions, how ethnic background might impact your genetic predisposition, and the importance of having a representative workforce that reflects a local population.
Welcome to our third episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to Higher Education. And joining us today are Eileen Petzold-Bradley from Nova Southeastern University, Stephan Schmuck from ESCP and Charlotte Stewart Buckinghamshire New University, who will share their rich experience of working in higher education across the US, Germany and UK.
In this episode, we discuss how expectations from students to have diverse representation in classroom adds pressure on universities to embrace DEI, how political environment affects funding in universities and impacts curriculum; the danger of policing Diversity and Inclusion language, the consequences of the cancel culture, the insights of disability inclusion in education, and finally, best inclusive practices that can help us bring out the best in our students.
Welcome to our fourth episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to Digital Transformation & Inclusive Society. And joining us today are Elizabeth Kiehner from Nortal , Wail Daoud from enpact and Hatem Abuelezz from Creativa Innovation Hub - Mansoura , who will share their rich experience of working in digital transformation from all over the world.
Today we will tackle the following questions: Who holds responsibility when developing technology that affects the wider community? Private companies developing the technology? Governments required to control it? `Non profits´ who need to monitor? How to eliminate fear and boost societal readiness in the adoption of a new technology? How can design thnking help you put the user in the centre and answer `what´s in it for me?´ question? What is the role of privilege in digital transformation and how it might exclude vulnerable groups from benefits of the technology for example migrants, refugees, elderly population, people with disabilities and other groups?
Welcome to our fifth and last episode of Season 1 of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to the Fashion industry.And joining us today are Elena Fadul with Inca Noir, Theona Ioana Sarateanu with Teluric and Nadine Schratzberger with Montreet, who will share their rich experience of working in fashion across Finland/Colombia, Germany, Austria, and Romania.
In this episode, we discuss cultural appropriation in fashion, overview of the upcoming laws and directives in the European Union aimed to have more transparency in the supply chain; a comparison of skills and value of artisan craft in Europe and the Global South; as well as the importance of ownership and being a responsible consumer; the danger of fast fashion and how it impacts equal pay and resource distribution. And finally, we give an overview of some companies to follow that are dedicated to inclusive, fair and equal practices.
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In this episode, we covered a wide range of topics like:
- what is The European AI Act and what does it do to ensure that AI systems are safe, transparent, and respect fundamental rights
- what is Feminist AI
- why inclusion by design is a lot cheaper than companies tend to think
- why wouldn´t a self-driving car designed for Germany work on the streets of CapeTown
- why we don´t need to have diverse perspectives and backgrounds in every single project
- and finally, what are our responsibilities as citizens in utilising as well as creating the technology that uses our personal data
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Together with Manuel, we discussed:
- the importance of cross-cultural communication in the global security
- psychological safety in the missions and how it impacts mental health and suicide rates
- we also dived into the power play and privilege in law enforcement and the danger of imposing Western values where they are not understood nor needed
- and finally, we analysed what happens when law enforcement officials forget their primary mission of protecting the rights and freedom of ordinary citizens and them being the servants of the society rather than power play for governments
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In this episode, we discussed:
- how wine evolved from being a commodity beverage accessible to all, into something elite and exclusive
- the lack of diversity in the wine industry
- how the needs and perceptions of drinking are changing for the modern consumers cultural differences when it comes to wine understanding & consumption
- neurodiversity, gender, sexual orientation, race and class when it comes to the professional wine community
- the future of wine consumption.
In this episode, we discussed the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the art world, covering topics such as:
- how prioritisation of these values can enrich and democratise the arts
- the need for diverse representation and visibility in art spaces, including galleries and museums
- ways to ensure curatorial practices challenge dominant narratives and promote alternative viewpoints
- efforts to make museums and cultural programs more accessible to diverse audiences
- addressing the barriers faced by marginalised groups in gaining recognition and support within the art industry
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In this episode, we explored the role of equity, diversity, and inclusion in building thriving communities, discussing topics such as
- how these principles contribute to resilient and inclusive communities
- approaches to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of community members
- the importance of fostering trust and a sense of belonging among community members
- ways to curate content and encourage participation to amplify underrepresented voices
- developing effective community guidelines and moderation practices
- and finally, measuring the impact of diversity and inclusion efforts on community health and engagement
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In this episode, we covered a wide range of topics like:
- the importance of psychological safety at sea, especially when physical safety is lacking
- the role of explicit communication in Inclusive leadership
- how to best solve conflict in a confined space in the middle of the ocean
- and finally, the consequences for captain, the crew and the boat if inclusion is ignored
Welcome to our very first episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to the Travel and Hospitality industry. And joining us today are Rosina Budhani with Hospitality & Diversity, Uwern Jong with OutThere, and Alexandra Vukolova, Aviation industry expert, who will share their views and experience.
In this episode, we discuss why there is such an urgent need to disrupt the industry, how can cultural intelligence boost your employees performance and engagement, why did the feeling of being ´hospitable´ disappeared from hospitality, how pandemic pushed airlines to innovate & adopt more technology, how can travel companies enhance the experience for women, members of LGBT community and people with disabilities, and many other topics.
Welcome to our second episode of BeamReach and Beyond. Join us as we explore the Healthcare industry and its relevance to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And joining us today is the brilliant Ricky Somal, who is a Deputy Director of Organisational Development at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, who will share his rich experience of working in healthcare for more than 15 years.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits of education and health promotion through the lens of inclusion for both health practitioners and patients; the impact of ageing population on long-term health conditions, how ethnic background might impact your genetic predisposition, and the importance of having a representative workforce that reflects a local population.
Welcome to our third episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to Higher Education. And joining us today are Eileen Petzold-Bradley from Nova Southeastern University, Stephan Schmuck from ESCP and Charlotte Stewart Buckinghamshire New University, who will share their rich experience of working in higher education across the US, Germany and UK.
In this episode, we discuss how expectations from students to have diverse representation in classroom adds pressure on universities to embrace DEI, how political environment affects funding in universities and impacts curriculum; the danger of policing Diversity and Inclusion language, the consequences of the cancel culture, the insights of disability inclusion in education, and finally, best inclusive practices that can help us bring out the best in our students.
Welcome to our fourth episode of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to Digital Transformation & Inclusive Society. And joining us today are Elizabeth Kiehner from Nortal , Wail Daoud from enpact and Hatem Abuelezz from Creativa Innovation Hub - Mansoura , who will share their rich experience of working in digital transformation from all over the world.
Today we will tackle the following questions: Who holds responsibility when developing technology that affects the wider community? Private companies developing the technology? Governments required to control it? `Non profits´ who need to monitor? How to eliminate fear and boost societal readiness in the adoption of a new technology? How can design thnking help you put the user in the centre and answer `what´s in it for me?´ question? What is the role of privilege in digital transformation and how it might exclude vulnerable groups from benefits of the technology for example migrants, refugees, elderly population, people with disabilities and other groups?
Welcome to our fifth and last episode of Season 1 of BeamReach and Beyond. This episode is dedicated to the Fashion industry.And joining us today are Elena Fadul with Inca Noir, Theona Ioana Sarateanu with Teluric and Nadine Schratzberger with Montreet, who will share their rich experience of working in fashion across Finland/Colombia, Germany, Austria, and Romania.
In this episode, we discuss cultural appropriation in fashion, overview of the upcoming laws and directives in the European Union aimed to have more transparency in the supply chain; a comparison of skills and value of artisan craft in Europe and the Global South; as well as the importance of ownership and being a responsible consumer; the danger of fast fashion and how it impacts equal pay and resource distribution. And finally, we give an overview of some companies to follow that are dedicated to inclusive, fair and equal practices.
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