The Diverse Podcast

After University, Sultan was struggling to find a graduate scheme due to a lack of work experience. He had bills to pay and had to find a job to make ends meet. Working jobs he had no passion for, he sought a way out. Then Merky came into the picture. His brother told him about this amazing initiative getting young black talent into the sports Industry! Growing up, Sultan didn’t

Meet Ayo. Ayo is a massive Liverpool FC fan. One day he picked up his sister's laptop and started messing around with photoshop, designing football edits. Ayo decided to venture into freelance graphic design, where he poured his heart into crafting a standout portfolio. He eventually received an unconditional offer to study Graphic Design at University. His work did not go unno

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world-class scientific centre, conducting ground breaking research. We caught up with Ben, Chris and Gabi from WSI to give you more insight into life working at a world-class scientific centre. Gabi is currently a Tech Talent associate coming towards the end of the Scheme. Her rotations have been in Cellular Genetics Informatics and within our I

Meet Oyinola. He struggled to find a role after graduating. Frustrated, he decided to try and start his own online business to show employers what he could do. Then one day his girlfriend told him about #Merky FC. A programme created by Stormzy and adidas to help young black individuals get roles within football by providing entry-level placements and educational events. He applied

Listen in for an engaging conversation with Toni as she recounts her path to joining UNiDAYS, the world's largest Student Affinity Network. Toni offers a glimpse into her work in campaign development and shares insights into daily life at UNiDAYS. Don't miss out on her invaluable advice for standing out and landing your dream job. Tune in and discover the keys to success fi

Dive into an insightful webinar (recorded live with Q&A) with our very own recruitment expert, Ayesha Tabbal. Gain valuable insights as she dissects the art of crafting an exceptional CV and shares strategies to excel in interviews. Lock in now and learn the skills to elevate your CV from rookie to pro and start rolling in those offer letters! Our instagram: @diverse.careers Li

Lock in to this insightful conversation with Arsema Fessehazion, a Tech Recruiter and the founder of the Black Recruiters Network and hire|py – a specialised Python recruitment agency dedicated to enhancing representation in the sector. In this episode, she shares her personal journey and provides expert guidance on entering the tech industry and launching a career. Tune in for p

Tune in for an insightful conversation with Abi, who began her career journey as an intern at the Science Museum and has since evolved into a dedicated Information Security Administrator. Join us as she reflects on her internship experience, shares insights into her professional growth within the company, and delves into the factors that contributed to her success.

Tobi catches up with the Science Museum Group (SMG) team as they unveil insights from their internships. Discover how they embrace SMG's core value of representation, explored diverse facets of their respective departments, and contributed to the overarching mission of enhancing science capital. Dive into the inclusive culture at SMG, where collaboration thrives, and learn how

In this enlightening episode, Tobi engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Amri B. Johnson, seasoned keynote speaker, inclusion strategist and author of "Reconstructing Inclusion." With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Johnson shares invaluable insights on how to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organisation's long-term strategy. Don't