Despite many efforts, Black creators have voiced anger as their posts are targeted by supposed unbiased algorithms and taken down when addressing Black issues. What can and should they be doing to better protect creators and ensure Black creator content is seen, heard and valued?

Across the world, companies are working to increase the number of women in their leadership teams. However, Black women continue to be underrepresented despite the push for gender equality. Why are Black women being overlooked? What needs to change to establish equity for Black women in leadership?

For Black entrepreneurs funding is just one of the many barriers faced on their start-up journey. Not only is less funding available but government support schemes are not as accessible to Black entrepreneurs and not accessed at the same rates as white-led businesses. How can this change?

Research shows there is a lack of diversity in both visitors and employees of Outdoor Heritage sectors. What more can the Outdoor Heritage sector do to support community access to the outdoors, especially outside London?

In this episode Sharon MacArthur shares her story as the founder of Miss Menopause and her work with employers to support employees going through menopause.

In this episode, Cherron shares her insights on the benefits staff networks bring to organisations and discusses her top tips for successfully establishing a staff network.

In this episode, Suzy shares her thoughts and experiences of working in the EDI space.

Kiran Everix is a public speaker and a Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advocate. In this episode, Kiran shares their gender identity journey.

The perceived "death" of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is actually a transformation. EDI fatigue and a backlash against "wokeism" is real, but awareness of inequality is permanent and that EDI work is ongoing and critical. What is dying is performative, box-ticking EDI, and genuine EDI is about systemic change, challenging power structures, and embedding inclusive principles into organisational culture. This period is a "reckoning" that will distinguish true EDI leaders from those who merely followed a trend, real EDI is uncomfortable, complex, and transformative, moving beyond empty pledges and superficial efforts.

This article features an interview with Kate, Head of Operations at The Equal Group, about her experience returning to work after maternity leave. Kate shares her initial anxieties, emotional journey, and renewed perspective on work after becoming a mother in 2024. She emphasises the importance of self-care, letting go of "mum guilt," and being patient with oneself during the transition. Kate advises other new mothers to advocate for their needs and recognise that they may not operate at their pre-baby pace initially, but will likely return stronger and more focused.

There has been a recent shift in the conversation around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Initially, there was a significant push for EDI initiatives in businesses, with an emphasis on inclusivity and systemic change. A noticeable silence has descended upon the EDI movement recently. This silence is attributed to several factors, including fatigue among employees and leaders regarding mandatory training and ever-changing policies, and a sense that the movement has been hijacked by a vocal minority with rigid agendas. There needs to be a reset of the EDI conversation, emphasizing the need for understanding, dialogue, and practical solutions over division and performative gestures, arguing that EDI must evolve to remain relevant and effective.

2025 has started where 2024 left off when it comes to EDI - this work has always been challenging and the post-2020 honeymoon period of large contracts and an abundance of EDI opportunities is certainly over. The rise and fall of the EDI influencers has been and gone and EDI is back where it has historically been - unglamorous, tough but impactful work, when done well. 2025 will be a defining year for EDI and we are likely to see some organisations really starting to get things right.