Learn how to foster diversity and inclusion for transformative conversations. Every voice matters, regardless of colour, gender, or age, making it crucial to welcome diversity into our discussions, decisions, and daily interactions. This special episode brings together insights from past guests who have made significant contributions to discussions on diversity and inclusion. We discuss the importance of including a variety of perspectives in our conversations, the challenges of traditional hiring practices that overlook true diversity, and the transformative power of leadership that dares to challenge the status quo. We explore the crucial steps towards creating more inclusive spaces, the significance of disagreeing constructively, and the collaborative efforts required to enact real change in our organisations and society. Through engaging dialogues, we uncover how diversity and open conversations not only fuel innovation but also drive us towards a more understanding and inclusive future. In this episode, you will: Learn how to embrace diversity and open a conversation for innovation and growth. [00:05:00] Understand the significance of bringing different perspectives to the decision-making table. [00:03:20] Learn to identify and challenge traditional hiring practices that limit diversity. [00:05:50] Take a deeper look into the impact of leadership on fostering an inclusive environment. [00:06:10] We answer a question about setting up individuals from marginalised communities for success. [00:01:10] Rethink your approach to diversity and inclusion by examining your own biases and practices. [00:13:20] Understand the power of disagreement in refining arguments and advancing discussions. [00:12:40] Hear us talk about the importance of collaborative efforts in creating societal change. [00:14:50] Learn how small groups of people can enact significant change through focused intention. [00:13:40] We talk in-depth about the necessity of having diverse voices in the advertising world and beyond. [00:03:50] All this and more, on this week’s episode of  We Are Podcast. If this is the first episode you’ve listened to all the way to the end or if you are a regular, thank you … I love that you are here. Check out our back catalogue on  wearepodcast.com, subscribe to the show and give me a review and rating, it really helps us get found more. If you are a business owner podcaster and want to join others just like you in a group where we share tactics & ideas on what’s working (or not) for us when it comes to using our podcast in the best possible way. For more on that go to wearepodcast.com/group … it is free. Stay tuned next week when we talk about the intersection of podcasts, journalism and AI with Jordan Wilson So, make sure to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, much love. Links: Kiri-Maree Moore: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rNRy7wjuREgJ0FlQ2W0iR?si=Mc5owXfxRWaKseIiukbSOg Daniel Mangena: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wK1XSHwWikumGENU7kE6j?si=DJUkPr4PQnuSOzXlruYOkA Maribel Lara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ng27tq3WmmvjCqbWzwa0O?si=glq-gNr6Q-uyEXkp6y6Abg Dan Ilic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xYJA4tolOx6QDZUfmarSK?si=70vH99ppQm2icN4rvteo8w