Compassionate Cultures

In this two-part special recorded during my visit to the Health and Wellbeing at Work Show at the NEC in Birmingham (11–12 March), I set out to gather the most urgent questions and insights relating to equity,...

During my visit to the Health and Wellbeing at Work Show (held at the NEC, Birmingham on 11th-12th March), my job was to collate the most pressing EDI-related questions and to learn. In this episode and the next, I...

Welcome back to Compassionate Cultures for an exciting Season 2! We've been hard at work behind the scenes, growing, learning, and expanding our impact. In this episode, we take you inside our latest projects, share...

The new season is about to launch on Friday 7th March! After that, you can catch it every Wednesday for the next 10-15 weeks

Racial gaslighting is a reality that racially marginalised individuals often face, yet it remains an issue that many still don't address. In this episode, Rebbecca delves into the dynamics of racial gaslighting,...

A commonly held belief and comment frequently asked of us at Strawberry Words is “Why do you always talk about racism?” Often followed by the statement “It’s so divisive!”. In this episode, therefore, Rebbecca breaks...

In this particularly necessary episode of Compassionate Cultures, we explore how U.K. schools can better support racially, religiously and culturally marginalised pupils in the aftermath of the recent U.K. riots....

In this essential continuation from last week's episode, Rebbecca concludes her deeply personal and insightful discussion on the lasting effects of racial trauma following the recent race riots in England. In part...

In the wake of the recent race riots that have shaken communities across England, many individuals are grappling with the profound effects of racial trauma. In this deeply moving episode, Rebbecca opens up with raw...

Sipho Ndlovu guest hosts this interview with Birmingham’s philosopher, Daniel Stone. Tune in to hear about Daniel’s journey from inner-city Handsworth Birmingham through the Halls of Oxford University (whilst...

How has your organisation ensured that staff understand the importance of and how to use inclusive language? Recently, a few U.K. companies have faced legal action because of a lack of knowledge about what is and...

In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of cultural competence. Discover what cultural competence entails and why it is crucial in modern workplaces. Rebbecca Hemmings shares practical strategies for improving...