About Us
Compassionate. Courageous. Committed to Change.
At Strawberry Words, we help organisations create workplace cultures where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
We don’t believe in performative training or quick fixes. We support teams to move beyond awareness into meaningful, sustainable action, with compassion at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you're an NHS Trust navigating complex change, a university striving to protect its staff and students, or a creative organisation wanting to build braver spaces, we walk alongside you. No shame. No jargon. Just honest, thoughtful, and expert support.
Our Mission
Our mission is to compassionately empower, uplift and level the playing field for everyone and especially marginalised people. We strive to create a kinder, inclusive and equitable society by providing reflective learning and training opportunities, educational resources, and support that promotes the visibility of all people as full human beings deserving of respect and compassion. Our work is primarily focused on the working environment.
Values
At Strawberry Words, we are…
Compassionate
Challenging
Respectful
Non-judgemental
What Makes Us Different?
Compassion + Challenge
We create safe spaces for uncomfortable truths. Our approach is warm, human, and non-judgemental, but we won’t shy away from hard conversations.
Tried, Tested, CPD-Accredited
Our courses are built on real-world experience and meet rigorous standards for continuing professional development. They’re also trauma-informed and designed for lasting impact.
Led by Experts
Strawberry Words was founded by Rebbecca Hemmings, an educator and cultural strategist with over 25 years’ experience in arts, education, criminal justice, and DEI consultancy.
We Understand Power
We don’t just “celebrate difference”, we help you examine power, privilege, and the systems that uphold inequality. Then we help you build something better.
Meet Our Founder & CEO
Rebbecca Hemmings (she/her)
Rebbecca is a creative educator, cultural humility specialist, and award-winning trainer with a career spanning education, media, and social justice. She’s known for her ability to lead conversations around race, inclusion, and equity with warmth, humour, and depth.
Having facilitated training for more than two decades, Rebbecca brings unmatched skill in helping people reflect on deeply held beliefs without shame or defensiveness and with genuine curiosity.
She’s also the host of the Compassionate Cultures Podcast, where she interviews changemakers working to create safer, more inclusive environments across sectors.
Sidney Eusebio (she/her) - Administrator
Sidney is the administrative heart of Strawberry Words. She supports communications, customer engagement, content creation, and day-to-day operations. From managing course logistics and responding to client enquiries, to editing newsletters and researching DEI topics, Sidney ensures everything runs smoothly and with care. She is especially passionate about making learning environments welcoming and inclusive. Outside of work, she enjoys journaling, volunteering, and staying active, values that align with her deep sense of service, reflection, and equity.
Sipho Ndlovu (he/him) - Associate Trainer
Sipho is an experienced anti-racism trainer with a decade of work spanning youth development, specialist education, and international facilitation. With roots in performance arts, including acting, spoken word, and dance, he brings a dynamic, creative energy to every session. Sipho draws on his background in research and academia to deliver training that is intellectually grounded and emotionally resonant. His multi-disciplinary approach makes learning engaging, accessible, and transformative for all participants.
Dr Naomi Alormele (she/her) - Associate Trainer
Naomi is an award-winning researcher, senior lecturer, and specialist consultant in anti-racism and racial equity. With a grounding in Black feminist and intersectional theory, her work explores racial trauma, equity in education, and the lived experiences of Black women across the diaspora. Naomi completed her doctorate at Loughborough University with a focus on elevating marginalised voices in academia. In and out of the classroom, she brings a calm strength and critical lens to every session. She also has a keen interest in theatre and creative expression.
