Diversify Podcast

Diversify Podcast

The podcast that celebrates diversity in all its forms & invites you to the conversation. An injection of aspirational wokeness direct to your ear-holes...

24/05/2023

Diversify : Arsenal Fans & Antisemitism with Katie Price

05/05/2022

We were so impressed with A. M Colman MBE’s interview on that we have decided to tell you about it twice… Angela talks to us about why education is so important, about the differences between what it was like for her growing up and what it’s now like for young people today, and the ridiculously huge roster of work she’s racked up helping her community that earned her a surprise MBE!

Buy her book via and listen to the episode wherever you get your poddy-cs.

30/04/2022

Angela Colman MBE is an author, activist and champion of Diversity, so we just HAD to have her on our podcast!

She chatted with us about a life of helping others, going to Buckingham Palace and what made her want to write a children's book celebrating diversity!

Find her at

You can buy Angela's wonderful book "Love My Hair" and see what else she's doing here: www.angelbooks.net/love-my-hair

And don't forget to rate & subscribe to , and check out all our other episodes! 

Follow us on Twitter , Instagram or embrace the long-winded at [email protected]

30/04/2022

Diversify : Championing Diversity & Children's Books with A M Colman

03/02/2022

From the archives: Nikola Vasakova is the founder of ! Back before the pandemic, Nikola dropped by Diversify towers (IN PERSON! WHAT EVEN IS THAT!?) to talk about being a woman in the film industry, championing diversity & breaking down barriers.

30/01/2022

One from the archives! Our second ever episode of Diversify was with . Daniel has a decorated acting CV including work for the National Theatre and the RSC. He's also a voice for the British East Asian acting community in the UK. We chatted about his work both on and offstage, what the industry wants from British East Asians and why embracing diversity is so great! There's also a bit of Doctor Who chat at the end, because, why the hell not!? The book we read an extract from is called "The Good Immigrant". Learn more about it here: http://www.nikesh-shukla.com/the-good-immigrant

28/12/2021

A lovely wholesome chat for Boxing Day observed. , founder of , talks to us about her experiences moving to the UK from Nepal as a child and her passion for yoga.

23/12/2021

We're spoiling you this season with an extra episode! Dr Rachel Evans is a therapist who specialises in disordered eating as well running her own podcast "Just Eat Normally", and she spoke to Kate and Holly about everything from developing disordered eating, to recovery, and what you can do if you or someone you love may be dealing with similar issues.  The holiday season can be triggering for a lot of people, and we hope these resources might be of some use. Find Rachel at Bulimia Recovery Specialist] or on Instagram Bulimia Recovery Specialist] and don't forget to rate & subscribe to , and check out all our other episodes!

22/12/2021

In this year’s bonus mental health episode, .evans.phd dropped by (on Zoom) to chat to us about the complexities of disordered eating, how to support the people in your life who may be experiencing something similar (including orthorexia) and vegan fear mongering. We also, of course, find out the answer to the most important question of all… what’s her favourite Disney movie?

22/12/2021

We're spoiling you this season with an extra episode! Dr Rachel Evans is a therapist who specialises in disordered eating as well running her own podcast "Just Eat Normally", and she spoke to Kate and Holly about everything from developing disordered eating, to recovery, and what you can do if you or someone you love may be dealing with similar issues.

The holiday season can be triggering for a lot of people, and we hope these resources might be of some use.

Find Rachel at https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ or on Instagram .evans.phd

And don't forget to rate & subscribe to , and check out all our other episodes! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram or embrace the long-winded at [email protected].

16/07/2021

founder on white fragility, and the book (of the same title) that changed her outlook.
The full episode, where we hear all about what Lafiy is doing to redress the balance in publishing, is available wherever you get your podcasts!

11/07/2021

Throwback to our interview with the lovely who blew our minds with his positivity. The episode, which is all about diversity in fitness and , is available wherever you get your podcasts.

09/07/2021

The phenomenal writer and activist Afia Ahmed ( ) came to chat to us in season 2. This ep was a few years ago now but still so relevant and filled with wisdom. We’d have her back in a heartbeat.
Available wherever you get your podcasts ❤️

08/07/2021

on Diversify season 3 talking about the need for sustainable fashion

Wherever you get your podcasts!

06/07/2021

Throwback to our interview with the brave and beautiful who came onto the podcast to talk about grief. This was a gorgeous episode and we still managed to laugh a lot whilst discussing a really difficult subject, and we’re so grateful that Milly took the time to share her story with us.
Available wherever you get your podcasts

04/07/2021

Check out our interview with on Diversify podcast. Since we chatted to him, Kai has only gone and recorded an Amazon special after a sell-out second run of his show Underclass at . Listen to Kai chat about race, class, homelessness and much, much more. He’s basically a legend.
Available wherever you get your podcasts

Diversify Podcast | Maisie Adam | Season 3 Premiere | Link to full episode is below! 23/06/2021

We're on Youtube! Promos of all our eps will be going up in the next few months, years, until Kate's laptop overheats. If you have a moment, give us a like and subscribe! It really does help people find us x https://youtu.be/6eoBhB-13o8

Diversify Podcast | Maisie Adam | Season 3 Premiere | Link to full episode is below! We're kicking off season 3 with our first-ever virtual interview! The hilarious (& lovely) Maisie Adam joined Holly & Kate for a chat about the future of com...

06/06/2021

In an apt season finale for Diversify podcast, Holly and Kate sit down with the hilarious and discuss...pretty much everything!
Listen whilst you’re doing your Sunday things...
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03/06/2021

In a frankly epic season finale we chatted to the fiercely funny comedian (and virologist avenger), , about... pretty much everything! Available wherever you get your poddy-cs

02/06/2021

Race, religion, gender, sexuality, politics, kids, pandemics...all in under an hour? We don't know how we managed it either, but in our final episode of season 3, we covered it all! isn't just a hilarious comedian, she was also a virologist, and her intellectual curiosity took us on some of our favourite tangents yet!

02/06/2021

Diversify : Pretty much everything with Ria Lina

20/05/2021

The powerhouse of positivity that is on Diversify this week, talking about bullying in the TV industry, but also bullying in the workplace in general, and how she is fighting the good fight with and
Available in all the usual places!

20/05/2021

In the wake of the recent Noel Clarke allegations, it's never been more important to tackle workplace bullying & harassment, & is at the forefront of the push for change.

We chatted to her about her anti-bullying campaign as well as , which offers comedy professionals a forum to discuss sensitive subjects in a safe environment. But this is Diversify, so we also talked mistaken identity, stories & dancing in your pants!

19/05/2021

Diversify : Ending Workplace Bullying and Dancing in your Underwear with Meriel Beale

09/05/2021

Next up on Diversify season 3 is , whose new book, The Secret Diary do a British Muslim, is out now!

From growing up as a Muslim in 90's Blackburn to finding his drag name with the help of our hosts, this episode is full of "top bantz" and of course, our standard sociological hot takes. This one is not to be missed.

Available wherever you get your poddy Cs, or direct via our Libsyn page.

Link in bio!

06/05/2021

Comedian has written a book and he's pretty proud of it! We were also pretty proud to have him on the podcast.

From growing up as a Muslim in 90's Blackburn to finding his drag name with the help of our hosts, this episode is full of "top bantz" and of course, our standard sociological hot takes.

"The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4" is out now!

05/05/2021

Diversify : Writing the Secret Diary of a British Muslim with Tez Ilyas

22/04/2021

founder Nikola Vasakova is our latest episode. Available on , , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Videos (show all)

Arsenal Fans & Antisemitism with Katie Price
From the archives: Nikola Vasakova is the founder of @girlsinfilm_gif! Back before the pandemic, Nikola dropped by Diver...
Disordered Easting, Veganism & Orthorexia with Dr. Rachel Evans
@lafiy_press founder @catherinekristiina on white fragility, and the book (of the same title) that changed her outlook. ...
@lafiy_press founder @catherinekristiina on white fragility, and the book (of the same title) that changed her outlook. ...
@ameliatwine on Diversify season 3 talking about the need for sustainable fashion@sustainablefashionweek_uk Wherever you...
Food, Fashion & Living Sustainably with Amelia Twine
Class, Comedy & Telling Stories with Kai Samra
#2.06 - Finding Balance and Badass Grandma’s with Jasmine Pradhan
#2.05 -Talking about Loss with Milly Simmonds