Male Allyship, Equality & Momentum — with Lee Chambers (Founder & CEO, Male Allies UK) In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Lee Chambers — award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, and the Founder & CEO of Male Allies UK, an organisation dedicated to engaging men in inclusion and promoting effective allyship. Lee’s journey has been anything but linear. From starting out in corporate finance, to building and exiting a successful tech company, to now leading work that reshapes how men show up in equality conversations, he embodies resilience and reinvention.

His impact has been recognised globally:

🏆 Great British Entrepreneur Award

🏙️ Freedom of the City of London (2024) for services to equality in business

🌍 UN Women Changemaker of the Year (2023)

🔬 Kavli Fellow of the US National Academy of Sciences — the first Black British scientist to receive the honour in its 33-year history, for his work on health inequalities Alongside his leadership roles on boards like CMI Women, Regenerage UK, and Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Lee is also the bestselling author of Momentum: 13 Ways To Unlock Your Potential.

In this episode, we explore:

👥 Why male allyship is crucial for real inclusion and equality

⚖️ How organisations can better engage men in the diversity and inclusion conversation

🔑 The intersection of masculinity, leadership, and allyship

🌍 What Lee has learned speaking on global stages like One Young World, ChangeNOW, and Bloomberg Global Equality Summit

📚 The core lessons from his book Momentum on unlocking your full potential

Lee shares:

“Inclusion isn’t a women’s issue — it’s a human issue, and men have to be part of the solution.”

“True allyship is about action, not just intention.”

“Momentum in life comes from small consistent steps, not waiting for the perfect moment.”

Why you’ll want to listen:

You’re a leader who wants to engage men in your D&I strategy

You’re interested in how allyship can be lived daily, not just spoken about

You want to understand how men can play a positive role in advancing equality You’re inspired by stories of resilience, reinvention, and leadership

Connect with Lee: Momentum book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Momentum-Reboot-Career-Unlock-Potential/dp/1398614955

https://leechambers.org/

Lee’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leechambers-1/

https://truuman.io/30-days/

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/