Best Layal Podcasts (2025)

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First Day at Work: Layal and Rana’s Story! (For Beginners and Intermediate Level) 2:52

21d ago2:52

2:52

In this episode, you will listen to a conversation between "Layal," the new employee, and "Rana," her colleague at work, as they begin to greet one another and get to know each other. There is a lot of opportunity for new vocabulary and simple sentences with lots of meaning. If you're a beginner or if you're at an intermediate level, this episode i…

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The History of America’s Independence Day! 10:04

13d ago10:04

10:04

We have a very important and interesting topic, especially these days. We will talk about the history of America, how this country was born, and why they celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4th. We will go back a little in history to talk about the land before it was called America. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:…

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The power of compassionate design, with Marcus Engel 38:00

28d ago38:00

38:00

If some of the conversations you've heard in this season of Made For Us have felt like a glimpse into the future, then you're not alone. Our final guest of season 2, Marcus Engel, feels like he's already living in the future, thanks to AI, apps like Be My Eyes and other assistive devices. Marcus is a speaker, author and compassion consultant. He's …

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Navigation through touch: the haptic tech startup mapping an accessible future | Kevin Yoo 37:31

1M ago37:31

37:31

Help shape the next season of this podcast! Please answer a few quick questions and tell us how we can make this show better for you: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- What if navigating the world didn't rely on sight at all? In this episode, Kevin Yoo, the CEO and founder of Haptic, joins us to tell the story of one of the world’s first haptic navig…

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How to design a fairer healthcare system, with Layal Liverpool and Tessa Davis 40:09

1M ago40:09

40:09

Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- When science journalist Layal Liverpool was finally diagnosed with eczema as a teenager, it came as a shock. Not because of the condition itself, but because only one doctor had recognized it on her skin tone.…

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REPLAY: Reflections on creating the headscarf emoji, with Rayouf Alhumedhi 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

This week, we’re rewinding back to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1, with Rayouf Alhumedhi, creator of the headscarf emoji. (The episode was also shortlisted for last year's International Women’s Podcast Awards in the ‘Moment of Insight from a Role Model’ category.) Rayouf launched the Hijab Emoji Project at the age of 16 to push for …

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Interview with Mathias Noschis - founder of an European film marketing agency 17:15

2M ago17:15

17:15

Mathias Noschis is a film marketing strategist and the founder of Alphapanda, a film marketing agency based in Berlin with team members in Europe. Mathias shares what led him to start a film marketing agency, why he chose Berlin over London, and how signing Warner Brothers was instrumental to Alphapanda's growth. Marianna and Mathias chat about the…

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Where is the female crash test dummy? | Astrid Linder and Emily Thomas 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- What happens when women aren’t considered in car safety design? For decades, crash test dummies have been modeled on the average male, but studies now show that women are more likely to be injured or killed in…

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Interview with Kasper Selvig - Rabbit Grin Productions 21:10

2M ago21:10

21:10

Kasper Selvig is a Norwegian podcast producer / audio editor living & working in LA. Marianna and Kasper chat all things podcasting (and why Dax Shepard is the ultimate podcaster), how Kasper ended up working with Rabbit Grin Productions (the legends behind Armchair Expert & That Was Us podcasts) & why Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch was his favorite pod…

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Crossover episode with Narratives of Purpose: On building a global ecosystem for FemTech pioneers with Marija Butkovic 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Welcome to our second crossover episode of season 2! This week, we’re spotlighting Narratives of Purpose podcast, hosted by Claire Murigande - but we’ll be back next week with a new episode of Made For Us. Narratives of Purpose showcases stories of impact-driven founders. Covering diverse topics from youth empowerment to global health equity to sus…

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Ingrid Silva on building a legacy in ballet, one pointe shoe at a time 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

Season 2 is wrapping up and we want to hear your feedback. Loved something? Have a question you want answered? Tell us in this quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- This week's episode: What does it take to thrive as a Black ballerina in an art form that prizes uniformity? In this episode, renowned Brazilian ballerina Ingrid Silva reflects …

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Interview with Sami Saif Sirelkhatim - Moroccan and Sudanese filmmaker 14:48

2M ago14:48

14:48

Sami Saif Sirelkhatim is a Moroccan and Sudanese independent filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. Marianna and Sami chat about how his childhood influenced his career trajectory, studying at a film school in Morocco, and the inspiration for the award-winning Naima's Movie. Sami shares his experience of film festivals, signing with Mad Solutions, a…

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Making navigation inclusive: the QR code you don't need to see | Oran McAllister 30:52

3M ago30:52

30:52

Your feedback matters to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- This week's episode: It's been called 'a phenomenal example of inclusive design' and it's spreading across subway stations, museums and supermarkets around the world. NaviLens is a new technology designed to help blind and parti…

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Sunscreen that works for every shade: the next big beauty trend? | Dujon Smith 38:34

3M ago38:34

38:34

Help us make this podcast better for you! Our quick listener survey is your chance to shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- We all need to protect our skin from the sun's rays, so why are so many sunscreens not formulated with darker skin tones in mind? In this episode, we sit down with Dujon Smith, founder of the inclusive sun car…

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Crossover episode with Climify Podcast: Creating cradle-to-cradle clothing with Heike Petersen 1:07:03

3M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Welcome to our first crossover episode of Season 2! This week, we’re sharing an interview from the climate design podcast Climify, hosted by Eric Benson - but we’ll be back next week with a new episode of Made For Us! Climify is one of our favourite podcast discoveries this year, and we highly recommend it if you’re curious about design and social …

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Fixing the disability data gap: why inclusive AI starts with better data | Ariana Aboulafia 31:12

3M ago31:12

31:12

Help shape the next season of Made For Us! Please answer a few quick questions and tell us how we can make this show better : https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked disability data gap in AI, and why it matters for equitable hiring. Ariana Aboulafia, who leads the Disability Rights in Technology Policy Proj…

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Would Stephen Hawking get hired today? The hidden bias in AI recruiting tools, with Susan Scott-Parker 28:40

4M ago28:40

28:40

Could AI hiring create more barriers for people with disabilities instead of levelling the playing field? In this episode, Susan Scott-Parker, founder of business disability international, says standardised and inflexible AI hiring systems risk shutting many people with disabilities out of the workforce. She makes the case for more inclusive HR tec…

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REPLAY: Cliff Weitzman on building 'the voice of the internet' 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

This week, we're taking you back to the first ever episode of Made For Us (and the most downloaded in Season 1). It’s an interview with Cliff Weitzman, the founder and CEO of Speechify, a text to speech app that has made reading more accessible for people with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision and other conditions that make reading difficult. Speechify no…

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Interview with Gasper Chiaramonte - Hollywood Editor 34:58

4M ago34:58

34:58

Gasper Chiaramonte is a Hollywood video editor and producer. He is best known for working as an Editor on American Idol, Chelsea Lately, The Late Late Show with James Corden & many other TV projects. Gasper shares insights on how to break into Hollywood, the key role an editor plays in unscripted TV, how well editors get paid, along with advice for…

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Be My Eyes: the app powering a global volunteer movement for accessibility | Hans Jørgen Wiberg 31:27

4M ago31:27

31:27

Help us make this podcast better for you! Please answer a few quick questions to help shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- When Danish furniture craftsman Hans Jørgen Wiberg launched Be My Eyes, an app connecting blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers, he had no idea it would grow into a global movement. But ten years …

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Indie film production - interview with Ed Rowell 30:29

4M ago30:29

30:29

Ed Rowell is a creative producer and video editor based in the UK. Marianna and Ed reminisce about working together at TOH PR, Ed chats about the transformational experience that was working in production for Wigwam Films, and what it was really like to be part of the crew for a BAFTA winning film. Ed discusses the difference between creative agenc…

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Inside Adobe’s mission to build more inclusive tech, with TB Bardlavens - listener Q&A edition 40:19

4M ago40:19

40:19

Help us make this podcast better for you! Please answer a few quick questions to help shape the next season: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- TB Bardlavens, Director of Product Equity at Adobe, joins us for this special edition featuring questions from Made For Us listeners. We discuss what it really means to build technology that works for everyone…

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Commercial Film Production - interview with Layal Moukahal 9:45

4M ago9:45

9:45

Layal Moukahal is the founder and CEO of Film Pudding Productions. She shares her love for production, why the advertising agency world was not quite right for her, & overcoming obstacles when launching her own film production company. Marianna and Layal chat about their experiences of working with Arab men, and Layal gives some insights into what’…

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AI vs the feedback gap: making workplace feedback fairer, with Textio's Mykel Rangel 30:32

4M ago30:32

30:32

Join the Made For Us community by signing up for our free newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ --- How does bias show up in workplace feedback, and can AI help fix it? In this episode, we speak with Mykel Rangel, VP of Engineering at Textio, a company that has built AI-driven tools that are reshaping the way managers give feedback and …

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Interview with Egyptian filmmaker - Hayat Aljowaily 12:55

4M ago12:55

12:55

Hayat Aljowaily is an Egyptian filmmaker & cultural programmer based between Paris & Cairo. Marianna chats to Hayat about how growing up in NYC during her formative years shaped her career, studying in the South of France, interning at Mad Solutions in Cairo & Maven Pictures in New York, and launching Le Hangar, a Paris-based production company. Ha…

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Subtitles for real life: the AI glasses making conversations more accessible | Dan Scarfe 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

Transcripts for this episode are available here: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ --- What if you could subtitle everyday life? That question sparked the creation of XRAI, a company developing augmented reality glasses that display real-time subtitles right before your eyes. In this episode, XRAI CEO and founder Dan Scarfe joins us to share how AI…

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How to innovate responsibly, with McKinsey's Rikki Singh 33:33

5M ago33:33

33:33

Why aren’t more tech companies prioritising inclusion in product development? Research by McKinsey & Company found that only 17% of product managers ranked inclusion among their top priorities. Yet, it can be a powerful strategic advantage. In this episode, we speak with Rikki Singh, a partner at McKinsey and founder of the McKinsey Product Academy…

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Abu Dhabi Film Commission - interview with Sameer Al Jaberi 20:01

5M ago20:01

20:01

Sameer Al Jaberi is the Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission. Sameer shares his journey into the film industry, being on set of Mission Impossible, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's new rebate for film producers, and how Abu Dhabi is supporting regional filmmakers. Marianna and Sameer chat about their shared love for ice skating, Vin Diesel, and why not…

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'I don't need fixing - the world does': Lucy Edwards on redefining disability 34:45

5M ago34:45

34:45

Your feedback is important to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod --- We’re kicking off Season 2 of Made for Us with Lucy Edwards, a trailblazing broadcaster, author and content creator who is redefining perceptions of disability. Lucy shares her journey of navigating life as a blind woman, f…

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MENA region film distribution - interview with Bilal Dayani 12:05

5M ago12:05

12:05

Bilal Dayani is the COO of Eagle Films, a motion pictures distributor & producer in the MIddle East and North Africa regions. Bilal discusses the early days of film distribution in the Middle East, DVDs, and the challenges of producing Arabic content. Marianna and Bilal chat about the horror genre, Saudi Arabia's bustling film industry, and Egyptia…

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The Middle East film industry - interview with Amanda Turnbull 21:41

5M ago21:41

21:41

Amanda Turnbull is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rise Studios, an entertainment company driving investment into content throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Amanda and Marianna discuss the fundamental differences between the US and MENA film industries, insights into the growth of the Saudi region, and how storytelling is unive…

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Exploring the European film industry - interview with Sarah Calderón 13:06

6M ago13:06

13:06

Sarah Calderón is the founder of The Film Agency, a film marketing consultancy based in Madrid. Sarah gives a glimpse into what it took to launch The Film Agency, and the gap in the market that existed then (& still exists now). Marianna and Sarah chat about how indie films allow for more creative freedom when it comes to marketing, and the peril…

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How to find a job in the UAE - interview with Justin McGuire 28:23

6M ago28:23

28:23

Justin McGuire is the OG of the Middle East Recruitment Industry. He’s the co-founder of MCG, the go-to talent specialists across Marketing, Creative, Communications and Technology in the Middle East and Asia. Marianna and Justin chat about the state of the recruitment industry in the GCC region, why just applying to jobs doesn’t work in the UAE, &…

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Made For Us Season 2 1:59

6M ago1:59

1:59

Made For Us is back for another season! Subscribe now so you don't miss new episodes. --- Connect with Made for Us Show notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/ Newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/…

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Interview with Gianluca Chakra - founder of Front Row Filmed Entertainment 19:14

8M ago19:14

19:14

Gianluca Chakra is the visionary founder and managing director of Front Row Filmed Entertainment, the leading independent film distributor & producer in the MENA region. Marianna and Gianluca chat about how fragmented the film industry is in the Middle East, and the challenges of the region when it comes to film distribution. Gianluca shares insigh…

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Interview with Brenden Hubbard - filmmaker, producer & film festival consultant 10:51

8M ago10:51

10:51

Brenden Hubbard is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and film festival strategist. Marianna and Brenden worked together on two film marketing projects - ‘Before I Disappear’ & ‘Last night in Rozzie’. Brenden chats his passion for producing, how his career has evolved from film to podcast producing, and how producing American Hostage Podcast wit…

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Interview with Patriek Karayil - White House Presidential Innovation Fellow 24:27

9M ago24:27

24:27

Patriek Karayil is a C-suite advisor, White House Presidential Innovation Fellow & Board Member of the American Education Board. Marianna chats to Patriek about the serendipitous nature of his career, digital transformation for the US government, & what it was really like working at The White House. Marianna and Patriek debate the merits of an Euro…

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UPDATE: Made For Us is a Signal Award nominee! 1:31

9M ago1:31

1:31

**ANNOUNCEMENT** Made For Us won the Bronze at the 2024 Signal Awards in the 'Most Inspirational Podcast' category!! Thanks to the judges for recognising our indie podcast as one of 2024's most impactful shows. If you voted for us in the Listener's Choice Awards, we're incredibly grateful for your support. --- We have great news to share with you: …

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Interview with Pauline Li - co-founder of Madonna Capital 32:59

12M ago32:59

32:59

Pauline Li is the co-managing partner of Madonna Capital (https://www.madonna-capital.com), with over 15 years of experience across a variety of sectors. From high school to KPMG, from Christian Dior to the UK startup scene, from working in finance AND fashion in Sydney to supporting female founders in the UK, there is little Pauline hasn't done in…

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Interview with Justin Butlion, founder of projectBI. 23:38

1y ago23:38

23:38

Justin Butlion is the founder of projectBI, an analytics agency that specializes in helping eCommerce businesses unlock growth using data. Marianna chats to Justin about his digital nomad lifestyle, and his all time favourite city to work from (hint: it’s in Thailand). Justin talks about emerging digital trends, his BI consultancy, and why niche is…

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Interview with Ard Matthews - South African singer/songwriter. 14:01

1y ago14:01

14:01

Ard Matthews is the front man of South African band Just Jinjer, with their debut album title ‘All Comes Round’, becoming one of the biggest selling rock genre albums of all time in South Africa. Marianna chats to Ard about her memory of working with him (and how he is the nicest celebrity), the creative process, and how much he loves touring in Du…

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Interview with Talia Savva - The Pilates Course co-founder. 22:44

1+ y ago22:44

22:44

Talia Savva is the co-founder of The Pilates Course (https://www.thepilatescourse.com/). Marianna and Talia reminisce about relay races at primary school, discuss New Zealand contract opportunities and their shared love for Auckland, along with delving deeper into Talia’s career trajectory and her passion for Pilates. Talia chats emerging Pilates t…

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Interview with Alla Boguslavsky - Head of Global Projects at 2U 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

8:58

Alla Boguslavsky is Head of Global Projects at an EdTech giant (2U). She has 17 years experience, across three continents and 300+ projects, successfully implementing complex global projects. Marianna chats to Alla about work cultures in New Zealand vs US vs Singapore vs South Africa along with AI trends in Project Management. Alla also imparts som…

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Interview with Josh Sterling - chatting French work culture, Emily in Paris, and latest video marketing trends. 14:08

1+ y ago14:08

14:08

Josh Stirling is an American living in France. He's a talented content creative and video marketer who's currently working at a French B2B telecoms organisation where Marianna and Josh worked together circa 2022/2023. Marianna and Josh share their reflections on the French working culture, and answer the inevitable question of 'Is it anything like …

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Why isn’t all design inclusive? Season 1 wrap-up, with Scott Berkun 32:21

1+ y ago32:21

32:21

Over the past few months, guests on this podcast have shared some great examples of inclusive design and innovation, but these kinds of products aren’t the norm (yet). Joining me to explore some of the reasons why is Scott Berkun, author of How Design Makes the World, a book that aims to demystify design for everyone. We discuss why it’s so hard to…

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Widening the beauty net: how Guide Beauty reimagined the makeup kit, with Terri Bryant 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

On the day makeup artist Terri Bryant learned she had Parkinson's, she returned home and raided her makeup kit and her husband's toolbox. She quickly pinpointed what was lacking in the tools she’d been using for years: grip and stability. This sparked the creation of Guide Beauty, a brand dedicated to reimagining makeup artistry and proving it can …

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Rooting for you: the male grooming brand winning over big retailers, with Aaron Wallace and Lina Barker 21:53

1+ y ago21:53

21:53

Want to be the first to hear when Season 2 lands? Sign up for the Made For Us newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content. This week's episode: In the heart of South London, a bustling barbershop served as the birthplace for Aaron Wallace, the pioneering grooming brand dedicated to black men. Co-founders Aaron Wallace and Lina Barker sh…

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Cassa Pancho on designing the future of ballet 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

33:08

Can't wait for the next season of Made For Us? Sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates and exclusive content. --- This week's guest: In 2018, brown and bronze pointe shoes, tailored for dancers of colour, made their commercial debut in the UK — nearly two centuries after the introduction of pink ones. The delay begs the questions: Why? Wh…

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A payment card that talks: the new, inclusive tool in banking 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

31:03

Paying with a card has become incredibly easy and safe, but for the 43 million people worldwide who are blind, that's not the case. Not only are blind and visually impaired people unable to see the payment terminal when making a transaction, they also have no way of confirming whether the amount they're paying is accurate. Blind notches, braille an…

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Ahead of the curve, part 2: helmet innovation and inclusivity, with Randy Swart of Helmets.org 20:27

1+ y ago20:27

20:27

The struggle to find a bicycle helmet that fits is more common than you might think. People with long hair, big hair, dreadlocks, cochlear implants, turbans…the list goes on. How are helmet manufacturers addressing the needs of diverse communities and what could the latest innovations in helmet technology mean for inclusivity? Randy Swart, executiv…

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