The Elephant in the Room

The Elephant in the Room Podcast is a curated safe space to have uncomfortable conversations about the pervasive inequalities in society and our workplaces. The idea of the podcast was born from my sense of conflict about identity, self and the concept of privilege and fuelled by my own need to understand how my overlapping identities and experiences had impacted and would continue to impact my life chances. Two years ago I decided to ‘opt out’ to find my own purpose and focus on passion projects including learning about the systemic biases that are endemic in business and society. The Podcast is my very own listening project, a step towards being more intentional in my learning.The Elephant in the Room Podcast is for people who want to be a part of the change, for those who want to step up & speak out, for those who want to learn more about biases, barriers and best practice, for business leaders and for individuals, anyone who is interested in a fairer, more inclusive and compassi

The Elephant in the Room is a society podcast hosted by Sudha Singh, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sudha Singh hosts The Elephant in the Room, a society show with 143 episodes published.

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  Episode #142

  142: Social Justice, sustainability and innovative pathways for climate action: A conversation with Ashok Sinha

  Jan 16, 202639 minS0

  <p >Social Justice, sustainability and innovative pathways for climate action: A conversation with Ashok Sinha</p><p>Shownotes</p><p >Against the mounting backdrop of rising global temperatures, record-breaking extreme weather, and the UK's wettest winter on record in 2024, governments and major corporations are increasingly retreating from climate commitments. The EU reported concerning rise in greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, the UK has postponed key net zero targets, Germany has scaled back renewable investments, (let’s not talk about the US) and fossil fuel giants such as Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies have revised or deferred climate pledges and clean energy projects, ci...

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  Episode #141

  141: Cottsbury Founder Ruchi Chawla on navigating challenges of building a sustainable fashion brand

  Oct 30, 202520 minS0

  <p >Show Notes:</p><p >As a small business owner what does it mean to run a sustainability brand? Is it true that sustainability brands rooted in demonstrable solutions are generally more successful than those that use vague or superficial eco-friendly messaging? And how useful are authenticity and a genuine commitment to addressing environmental and social problems to building consumer trust? What is their contribution to financial sustainability, long-term loyalty and profitability?</p><p >Ruchi Chawla, Founder of Cottsbury a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified sustainable fashion brand was my guest on the 141st episode of The Elephant in...

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  Episode #140

  140: The Role of Communications in Sustainability: Insights from Sangeeta Waldron, Author - What will your legacy be?

  Oct 30, 202532 minS0

  <p >Show Notes: On the 140th episode of The Elephant in the Room podcast my guest was Sangeeta Waldron an industry veteran with over 3 decades of experience. Sangeeta's story is shaped by both personal and professional transitions, including navigating a recession and shifting her aspirations from advertising to government communications. Her bold decision to leave the security of a civil service role for a not-for-profit organisation working with the developing South marks a pivotal moment in her career, reflecting her commitment to meaningful work aligned with her heritage and values.</p><p >In the episode our conversation delves into how...

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  Episode #139

  139: Empowering Women in the Climate Sector: A Conversation with Shalini Bharat, Founder & CEO, Nadhi 'She-for-Climate' initiative

  Oct 28, 202529 minS0

  <p >Show Notes:</p><p >The global climate movement/industry is not very inclusive; amongst other things it struggles with gender gap. This is especially true in a country like India where the climate industry, particularly the clean energy sector, suffers from a significant gender gap, with women severely underrepresented in technical and leadership roles. While women disproportionately bear the burden of climate change impacts, social and systemic barriers limit their participation in the very sectors that could offer solutions and economic empowerment.</p><p >In India there are several government initiatives focused on women’s participation, along with several gr...

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  Episode #138

  138: Alicia Solanki, Team Lewis on breaking barriers, cultural stereotypes and leading with authenticity

  Oct 28, 202529 minS0

  <p >Show Notes:</p><p >Black and Ethnic Minority representation in leadership positions in the UK PR Industry leaves much to be desired and is well below FTSE 100 @11% and FTSE 250 @9% (Parker Review 2025). However, I am an optimist and do believe that direction of travel has been set by advocates and agencies… Collective progress may be slow, but equity & inclusion is mainstream and there are more role models than ever before…</p><p >Alicia Solanki, Senior VP EMEA @Team Lewis is one such role model challenging cultural expectations and stereotypes to make space for herself in the UK industry. In this fast...

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