In this powerful episode of A Leader Like Me, we speak with Janelle Benjamin—award-winning DEI consultant, founder of All Things Equitable, and LinkedIn Top Voice—about her journey from workplace mistreatment to building an influential consultancy rooted in justice and inclusion.

Janelle opens up about life beyond the title: a dedicated single mum, a quiet changemaker, and a passionate learner committed to creating safer, more inclusive workplaces. She shares how her legal background sharpens her strategic lens and why humility, curiosity, and continuous learning are essential for truly inclusive leadership.

We explore:

• What real inclusion looks like beyond policy and posters

• The emotional cost of exclusion—and the power of turning pain into purpose

• How her legal training helps her spot risks others miss

• Practical steps for those who want to lead inclusively, even when DEI is being scaled back

• The power of connection, community, and shared accountability in driving cultural change

Whether you're just starting your inclusion journey or you're deep in the work, Janelle’s story will leave you inspired, challenged, and ready to act.

Listen now to discover what it takes to build cultures where everyone is truly seen, heard, and valued.

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Did you know? you can now order Priya and Advita's new book Building a Culture of Inclusivity

Order from

https://www.koganpage.com/

Discount Code ALLME20

The book is available in most online stores including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Indigo etc… and in some physical ones as well.

Don't miss out. Get your copy of the book now and be part of the DEI conversation.

Building a Culture of Inclusivity

Effective Internal Communication For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Want to evaluate where your business stands when it comes to the EI? Visit our website to learn more:

https://aleaderlikeme.com/

Have any questions? Would you like to book Priya and or Advita for a speaking event? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@aleaderlikeme.com

For our latest updates, continue to follow our LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @aleaderlikeme.

If you read our book and would like to give us your honest review, feel free to post on social media. Don't forget to use the #ALLME and tag us.

Thank you for your continued support as we drive global DEI/EDI conversations forward.

If you want to transform your culture and build better inclusion then get in touch and let’s see how we can work together: info@aleaderlikeme.com.

If you’re curious about inclusive cultures and want to understand what needs to happen in your organisation to cultivate belonging so you and your colleagues can thrive, you can purchase our book: https://aleaderlikeme.com/book/

In this episode of A Leader Like Me, we sit down with Garry Clarke-Strange —founder of Think Inclusion and passionate inclusion consultant, who shares his inspiring journey from a traditional corporate career to running his own consultancy while living in Spain. Garry opens up about what inclusion really means, how respectful curiosity can be a catalyst for change, and why joy and humanity must be at the heart of workplace culture.

Together with co-hosts Advita Patel and Priya Bates, this honest conversation explores the emotional realities of leadership, the importance of community, and how internal communications can shape truly inclusive environments. If you're a communications or HR leader looking to drive meaningful change, this episode is not to be missed.

Priya and Advita.

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Did you know? you can now order Priya and Advita's new book Building a Culture of Inclusivity

Order from

https://www.koganpage.com/

Discount Code ALLME20

The book is available in most online stores including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Indigo etc… and in some physical ones as well.

Don't miss out. Get your copy of the book now and be part of the DEI conversation.

Building a Culture of Inclusivity

Effective Internal Communication For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Want to evaluate where your business stands when it comes to the EI? Visit our website to learn more:

https://aleaderlikeme.com/

Have any questions? Would you like to book Priya and or Advita for a speaking event? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@aleaderlikeme.com

For our latest updates, continue to follow our LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @aleaderlikeme.

If you read our book and would like to give us your honest review, feel free to post on social media. Don't forget to use the #ALLME and tag us.

Thank you for your continued support as we drive global DEI/EDI conversations forward.

If you want to transform your culture and build better inclusion then get in touch and let’s see how we can work together: info@aleaderlikeme.com.

If you’re curious about inclusive cultures and want to understand what needs to happen in your organisation to cultivate belonging so you and your colleagues can thrive, you can purchase our book: https://aleaderlikeme.com/book/

In this energising episode of A Leader Like Me, Priya Bates and Advita Patel sit down with the dynamic and joy-fuelled Gabriel Galdamez—internal communications expert, community builder, and flying trapeze coach (yes, really!). Gabriel shares his unconventional journey into internal communications, his passion for purpose-driven work, and his reflections on what inclusion truly looks like when it’s done with integrity.

Together, they explore:

• Why “bringing your whole self to work” can be problematic—and what to say instead

• How trauma and trust (or the lack of it) influence how people show up in organisations

• The myth of the ‘authentic self’ and how inclusion should offer people the choice of what to share

• The danger of framing workplaces as "families" and why seeing them as teams creates healthier cultures

• How introspection can be a game-changer for leaders building inclusive workplaces

• What it means to lead with curiosity over judgement in a fast-changing world

This episode is a must-listen for internal comms professionals, HR leaders, and DEI advocates who want to move beyond surface-level inclusion and into real, transformational culture change.

Find out more about Gabriel.

Priya and Advita.

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Did you know? you can now order Priya and Advita's new book Building a Culture of Inclusivity

Order from

https://www.koganpage.com/

Discount Code ALLME20

The book is available in most online stores including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Indigo etc… and in some physical ones as well.

Don't miss out. Get your copy of the book now and be part of the DEI conversation.

Building a Culture of Inclusivity

Effective Internal Communication For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Want to evaluate where your business stands when it comes to the EI? Visit our website to learn more:

https://aleaderlikeme.com/

Have any questions? Would you like to book Priya and or Advita for a speaking event? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@aleaderlikeme.com

For our latest updates, continue to follow our LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram @aleaderlikeme.

If you read our book and would like to give us your honest review, feel free to post on social media. Don't forget to use the #ALLME and tag us.

Thank you for your continued support as we drive global DEI/EDI conversations forward.

If you want to transform your culture and build better inclusion then get in touch and let’s see how we can work together: info@aleaderlikeme.com.

If you’re curious about inclusive cultures and want to understand what needs to happen in your organisation to cultivate belonging so you and your colleagues can thrive, you can purchase our book: https://aleaderlikeme.com/book/