Tofauti means 'difference' in Swahili. Crista Cullen MBE, Kenyan-raised and third generation conservationist is leveraging her position to help raise awareness within the conservation arena. The series will bring together a network of individuals united in their passion to make a difference. Authentic and eloquent, and driven daily to leave the world a better place, the series will leave listeners in a more positive place to know how to help, and help them understand the real issues on the g ...
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Brought to you by Inclusive Group, Inclusion Unlocked explores the most pressing equity, diversity and inclusion challenges in the world of work. We take a fresh look at the most effective ways to dismantle barriers standing in the way of inclusion and the everyday actions and behaviours that drive change. Through sharing lived experiences, delving into research and best practice and revealing practical tips, our guests will help you to unlock inclusion in your team or your organisation. We ...
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Episode 15: Professor John Amaechi OBE on effective leadership and authentic workplace culture
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In one of the most thought-provoking episodes yet of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha is joined by founder of APS Intelligence LTD, Professor John Amaechi OBE. John is widely recognised as an influential thinker in HR and a respected organisational psychologist who partners with businesses to build bespoke programmes focused behavioural change. We learn a…
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Episode 14: Sharon Peake on Workplace Diversity and the Essence of Authentic Leadership
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In the latest episode of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha is joined by Sharon Peake, the award-winning founder and CEO of Shape Talent. In a wide reaching conversation, we learn about how Sharon's psychology and talent management background have influenced the way she works with organisations and leaders to drive authentic change. From navigating the comp…
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Episode 13: Flipping the script - trauma, addiction and unlocking potential with Lewis Raymond Taylor
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In one of the most candid episodes yet of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha is joined by Lewis Raymond Taylor. Lewis is the founder of global coaching phenomenon the Coaching Masters and has been listed among the top 10 coaches in the world by Yahoo Finance. Lewis recently featured in recent Netflix documentary, the Psychopath Life Coach, a powerful and, i…
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Episode 12: Accelerating progress on gender diversity with Sonia Bate
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Welcome to our latest episode of Inclusion Unlocked. Sasha is joined in conversation by one of the most respected leaders in the DEI space, Sonia Bate, founder and Managing Director of Edit Development. Edit was created with the goal of making a difference and since its inception in 2010, Edit has been at the forefront of advancing gender diversity…
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Episode 11: Transforming the Narrative, A Deep Dive Into Diversity and Inclusion With Funke Abimbola, MBE
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In our latest episode of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha is joined by Funke Abimbola, MBE. Funke is an award-winning, C-suite diversity, equity and inclusion leader, lawyer, media commentator and author who, following a highly successful legal career, has become a leading figure in the DEI space. We explore Funke's early career, her experience of adversi…
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Episode 10: Thriving as a Purpose-Led Professional, Karima Green on Inclusion, Values and Resilience
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Get ready for a thought-provoking journey in the newest episode of Inclusion Unlocked, as Sasha engages in one of our most open and candid discussions yet, with Director of Inclusion and Impact at CSM, Karima Green. We explore the nuanced landscape of sports and inclusion, and unpack the often-unseen challenges faced by DEI practitioners. Karima's …
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Episode 9: The Power of Dialogue, Asif Sadiq on championing diversity, equity and inclusion
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In this episode, Sasha is joined by Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Warner Brothers Discovery. With a career spanning the City of London Police, EY, Adidas, and the Telegraph, Asif has emerged as one of the world's most prominent and influential DEI leaders. Asif has received a broad range of awards and recognitio…
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Episode 8: Emma Banks On Diversity, Innovation, And Shaping The Music Industry
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In this new episode of Inclusion Unlocked, Sasha is joined by music industry powerhouse Emma Banks. Emma, a formidable music agent, represents some of the world's most successful artists, including Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Florence & The Machine. Deeply respected for her ability to spot talent and her care for the…
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Episode 7: Wellbeing and removing barriers - Sasha Scott in conversation with Clare Balding CBE
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In this episode, Sasha is joined by broadcaster, journalist and author Clare Balding CBE. Alongside being one of Britain's best known broadcasters, Clare is an ardent campaigner for the representation of women in sport. Clare's extensive charity work with organisations close to her heart include her role as Patron of Riding for the Disabled, the Br…
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Episode 6: Financial Wellbeing - Sasha Scott in conversation with Ellie Austin-Williams
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In this episode, Sasha is joined by Ellie Austin-Williams, personal finance writer and founder of online community This Girl Talks Money. Ellie is a strong believer that understanding how to manage money and look after our financial wellbeing should not be reserved for the rich and privileged. This Girl Talks Money has helped to create a community …
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Episode 5: Dr Amit Patel - Hostility, kindness and humanity - insights into a sight loss journey
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As a trauma doctor and rapid response driver, specialising in major incidents, when Dr Amit Patel lost his sight overnight in 2013, he felt he had lost 'who I was, and what I was'. Just six weeks later, in one of the fasted matches in guide-dog history, Amit was paired with Kika - who he credits with rebuilding his confidence and independence. Amit…
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Episode 4: The importance of gut health in the workplace
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What does gut health have to do with the world of work? In post-pandemic workplaces, where wellbeing is front and centre for most employers, gut health matters more than ever. And it can create opportunities to strengthen social connection in the workplace too! In this episode, Sasha is joined by Sunni Patel, founder of Dish, Dash, Deets. As a cert…
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Episode 3: Creating the Landscape for Inclusion
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Claire Harvey MBE has achieved huge success in the Diversity space and as a Paralympian competing at an elite level, including captaining the Team GB Sitting Volleyball team at London 2012. What you may not know is that Claire is a Forensic Psychologist and a former Prison Governor and Hostage Negotiator. During episode 3 of Inclusion Unlocked, Cla…
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Episode 2: Leading DEI in a Changing Landscape - Sasha Scott in conversation with Gemma Parker
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In this episode, Inclusive Group's founder and CEO Sasha Scott is joined by Gemma Parker, Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Pets at Home. Gemma provides valuable insights into her experience leading and driving diversity in a complex organisation with an exceptionally broad employee base. Gemma brings to life the importance Pets at Home place on unders…
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Episode 1: Trauma & Burnout - Sasha Scott in conversation with Anna Pinkerton
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At Inclusive Group, we know that Leaders, Managers and HR practitioners are often both wired and required to put the needs of others ahead of their own. This episode of Inclusion Unlocked looks at the critical issues of workplace trauma and burnout and the toll the pandemic has taken on the mental health and wellbeing of those who spend their worki…
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Africa's is known for its extraordinary wildlife and conservation efforts. Because of weak rule of law, this is under threat. African lawyers are toiling to address the problem but there are issues of resources and capacity that undermine the ability of prosecutors to prioritise wildlife cases alongside all of the other serious criminal matters tha…
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Episode Eleven - Richard Moller, Tsavo Trust CEO
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Richard Moller is a born and bred Kenyan and is reputational for his hands on approach to wildlife conservation. He has held roles within Lewa Conservancy becoming the Chief Conservation Officer, worked with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust all culminating in 15 years of extensive experience in this field. Richard then set up the Tsavo Trust ones…
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Episode Ten - Charlie Mayhew MBE, Tusk Trust Founder
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Charlie co-founded the charity Tusk Trust which HRH The Duke of Cambridge is an active Royal Patron. Charlie and Crista have known each other for many years, as a board member capacity for Galana Wildlife Conservancy (GWC) whereby Tusk supported GWC as a vehicle to get funds to source. Crista has admired Tusk's impact on the ground and understandab…
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Episode Nine - Johannes Refisch, Great Apes Survival Partnership
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As a specialist in the primate field, Johannes gives us a detailed insight into his extensive research and work to help the Gorillas and other primate species. The battles much like all within the conservation landscape are very real, and when you bring human conflict in some of the war-torn countries where you find some of these species the comple…
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Episode Eight - Alice Bromage, Black Mambas
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Alice Bromage is such a committed person to the cause, as an army officer she learnt and honed so many of the skills that rangers need out in the field. Having had extensive experiences through volunteering, Africa got under her skin and she now works with the Black Mambas - the only all-female anti-poaching unit based in the Kruger Park, South Afr…
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Episode Seven - Paolo Parazzi, Africa Born Tourism expert
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Paolo, a third generation Kenyan, was brought up with conservation all around him in a quaint fishing village off the coast of Kenya. His mother, Nicky, driving Turtle Watch which has supported oceanic endeavour off the coastal parts of Kenya for as long as we can remember. Paolo's insight is through the lenses of the tourism partners around the co…
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Episode Six - Richard Bonham, Big Life Foundation co-founder
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Richard Bonham knows the Amboseli ecosystem like no other, having operated there since the 80's, he grew Big Life Foundation from humble beginnings to now a sizeable operation spanning across 1.2 million acres in Kenya and additional 400,000 in Tanzania (1.6 million total). Admired for being willing to try new adaptive ways to engage people into th…
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Episode Five - Dr Winnie Kiiru, Stop Ivory
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Listening to Dr Winnie Kiiru you cannot help but be inspired by the real nature of the discussion. Winnie is a passionate African woman who wants the people to be at the very core of the solution. Her spirit animal is the elephant and she has studied elephant behaviour for decades. She recounts her journey which she fell into as a researcher with t…
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Episode Four - Ian Lemaiyan, Rhino Specialist
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Ian Lemaiyan is a committed and humble guy, climbing the ladder from a volunteer with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) at the Nairobi National Park Orphanage, to becoming the 'Rhino man' at Lewa Conservancy (flying for Northern Rangelands Trust), and now to being one of the pilots back with the KWS. His passion for wildlife species is infectious an…
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Episode Three - Dr David Obura, Founding Director – CORDIO East Africa
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David, as an oceanic specialist, gave an insight into the world of coral reefs degradation, the bleaching effects that climate change has done to the seas and how that has affected other species. He shares a detailed account of his work, and how we must act now if we are to start to counteract the growing compounded issue. We were blissfully joined…
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Episode Two - Ian Craig OBE, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT)
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Ian is known for his lifetime contribution to wildlife conservation. He pioneered, with some able support, the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) which now consists of 39 conservancies in the Northern Frontier of Kenya. The unique element is that they are all community owned and indigenously run, enabling opportunities to the local people to be the ma…
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In this episode Tofauti Founder, Crista Cullen MBE talks with renowned British Broadcaster, Clare Balding OBE about how we can make a difference. (Tofauti means 'difference' in Swahili.) Clare has been pivotal in our journey with Tofauti since its inception in 2018, by offering her time and effort as our MC at both our Conservation Balls, and also …
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The Tofauti Pod Series teaser features Tofauti Founder, Crista Cullen MBE with renowned British Broadcaster, Clare Balding OBE. Tofauti means 'difference' in Swahili and was founded in England as a charity operating across the African continent. Series coming early 2021. Make sure you listen right to the end of this short episode for an entertainin…
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Tofauti Podcast - What an Olympic Champion did next. Be virtually transported into the African wilderness with the beautiful sounds of the natural bush. This episode is narrated by Gai Cullen, Crista's mother and set on the banks of a dam in Athi River, Kenya. Support the showBy Crista Cullen
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