With the rise in startups led by those from marginalised groups post-pandemic, the word VC (venture capital) has begun populating conversations increasingly.

This conversation will speak with those who have firsthand knowledge and experience of how the venture capital world works, from those who sought investment and succeeded - or even failed - to those who decide who or where the money will go and all the other fine print details that can often fall through the cracks.

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Mothers come in all forms, but we often neglect their unique experiences in the workplace.

As the person who often is expected to juggle the intricacies of parenthood alongside OR aside from a career, are we truly fostering an environment where we nurture mothers, support their development or understand how best to create a workplace culture where motherhood isn't treated as a burden?

Our talk, Motherhood in the Workplace, offers a frank and candid conversation about the varying challenges that mothers can face, and provide a space for attendees to connect across the community.

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According to a survey conducted by Publishers Weekly’s Publishing Industry Salary, 84% of the industry’s workforce was White.

And though that workforce is still predominantly made up of women, it’s clear that publishing is a White business.

Editor India Chambers and author William Rayfet Hunter, join us for this episode as it at the dynamics of the industry, from manuscript to press tour, and an idea to a publishing deal with authors at different stages in their careers and how they have navigated their successes.

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According to the International Data Group’s Diversity in Food and Drink Report, “nearly half of businesses have no BAME representation at the Direct Reports level, and 83% of companies have no BAME representation on their Executive Committees.”

For the first episode of The Big D(EI), we’re joined by Asma Khan, author, activist and founder of Darjeeling Express, Bash Redford, owner of Forza Win, and Alexina Anatole, 2021 Masterchef winner and author.

Together, they dissect the disparities at a range of levels across the Hospitality industry, looking at problems that those in the highest positions have faced, how they have overcome them, and how they are individually disrupting the industry for the better.

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