The Equality Edit

The Equality Edit unpacks equality and inclusion one story at a time. Hosted by Esi Hardy, each episode features storytelling and reflection with a guest disabled or non-disabled from across the inclusion space. Together, they share personal and professional experiences, exploring why inclusion matters and what it takes to embed it in everyday life and work.

The Equality Edit is a business podcast hosted by Celebrating Disability, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Celebrating Disability hosts The Equality Edit, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  There's No Equality Without Equity

  Sep 29, 202651 min

  Send us Fan Mail Equality is often the goal. But treating everyone the same does not necessarily get us there. In this episode of The Equality Edit, Esi Hardy is joined by Christian F. Nunes, founder and CEO of Equity Bound Solutions, to explore why equity needs to come before equality and what that means in practice for organisations. The conversation explores psychological safety, trust and the difference between saying an organisation is inclusive and creating an environment where people actually experience inclusion. Esi and Christian discuss why organisations need to look beyond individual initiatives and examine the systems, policies and expectations that can create barriers. They explore why one off interventions are rarely enough to repair trust, and why sustainable change requires organisations to listen to employees, acknowledge where barriers exist and be transparent about what they will do with the information they receive. The discussion challenges familiar ways of measuring performance. KPIs and organisational expectations may appear neutral, but standardised measures can create disadvantage when they fail to account for different circumstances, ways of working, disabilities and responsibilities. Intersectionality runs throughout the conversation. Rather than approaching disability, race, gender and other identities separately, Christian and Esi discuss the importance of seeing the whole person and recognising how different identities, experiences and circumstances intersect. Christian draws on her professional expertise and her own experiences as a Black woman with invisible disabilities to explore what these intersections can mean in practice. This episode explores • Why equality and equity are not interchangeable • How intersectionality changes people's experiences of the workplace • The relationship between psychological safety, trust and inclusion • Why listening to employees is only useful when organisations act on what they hear • How seemingly neutral policies and KPIs can create barriers • Why sustainable inclusion requires more than one off training or initiatives • How organisations can move from reacting to individual problems towards proactively creating equity. A term mentioned in this episode Parentification: A term used to describe a situation where a child takes on responsibilities or roles that would usually belong to a parent or other adult. About Christian F. Nunes Christian F. Nunes is the founder and CEO of Equity Bound Solutions LLC. Her work focuses on proactive equitable solutions that help organisations embed equity into their programmes, policies and organisational culture. Website: https://www.equityboundsolutions.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-f-nunes-mba-ms-lcsw02 Instagram: @christianfnunes_official Instagram: @equityboundsolutions As Christian reflects towards the end of the conversation, creating inclusion does not require us to personally share or fully understand every experience of oppression. It requires a commitment to recognise it and do something about it.

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  Stop Fixing People. Start Fixing Environments

  Sep 8, 202644 min

  Send us Fan Mail “When nothing’s wrong, but something doesn’t quite feel right” describes that feeling of outwardly coping and functioning, while internally recognising that something has shifted. In this episode, Esi is joined by Sarah Stephenson, founder of Seeing Things Differently, to explore what that feeling can tell us about adaptation, resilience, belonging and the environments we inhabit. Drawing on her lived experience as a disabled trans woman and her career as a senior equality, diversity and inclusion leader, Sarah introduces the idea of adaptation fatigue: when coping, adjusting and being resilient become so familiar that we stop noticing the toll they are taking. Esi and Sarah discuss the additional cost of navigating spaces as someone from a marginalised community, why resilience isn’t always the positive we assume it to be, and why organisations need to stop expecting individuals to overcome barriers that could be removed in the first place. They also explore intersectionality, hypervigilance, inclusive design and the importance of recognising the humanity behind EDI data, policies and processes. At the heart of the conversation is a shift in responsibility: instead of continually asking people to adapt to fit their environment, organisations can look at how their environments, systems and ways of working need to change. Sarah Stephenson is the founder of Seeing Things Differently, where she supports professionals navigating significant shifts in work, identity and direction. A coach, public speaker and former senior EDI leader, her work explores adaptation, voice, dignity and change. FIND SARAH Seeing Things Differently: https://www.seeingthingsdifferently.co.uk LinkedIn: Search for Sarah Stephenson and Seeing Things Differently.

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  What’s Missing From Bereavement Support?

  Aug 18, 20261h 16m

  Send us Fan Mail When someone is grieving, it can be difficult to know what to say, what to do or even whether to say anything at all. But good intentions alone don't always create inclusive support. In this episode of The Equality Edit, Michelle Clayford explores the human experiences that can be overlooked in discussions of death and bereavement. From understanding what is happening and participating in a funeral to returning to work or navigating services after someone has died, inclusion can make a significant difference. The conversation explores accessibility, communication, assumptions and the practical things people often don't think about until they need them. It offers a different way to think about bereavement support, with ideas that can help you better support colleagues, employees, customers and the people around you. Links and resources [Black Cats & Unicorns Alternative Celebrant](https://blackcatsandunicorns.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [Michelle on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackcatsandunicorns/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [Child Bereavement UK](https://www.childbereavementuk.org) [Coffin Club](https://coffinclub.co.uk) [Laurelo – Specialist Probate Advisers](https://laurelo.co.uk)

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  Episode #13

  The Impact of Not Listening: Eve's Story of Self-Advocacy Part 2

  Jul 8, 202634 min

  The ability to advocate for ourselves isn't something most of us are taught. It often develops through experience, reflection and, sometimes, difficult situations that challenge how safe we feel to speak up. In Part 2 of this conversation on The Equality Edit, Eve Mujinya and Esi reflect on the impact of not being listened to, what happens when people's rights aren't upheld, and why advocacy often becomes the only way to challenge injustice. Rather than offering a checklist of solutions, this episode provides an honest insight into the emotional and practical realities of navigating discrimination. Through Eve's experiences, the conversation explores self-advocacy, community advocacy, bystander responsibility and the lasting impact of being heard—or ignored. It is a reminder that when organisations fail to act, the burden of creating change too often falls on the individual experiencing the injustice. In this episode: Why clear complaint processes matter. The role of independent advocacy. Recognising when you need to advocate for yourself. The connection between therapy, self-awareness and confidence. Self-preservation versus creating change. The impact of racism in the workplace. The responsibility of bystanders and organisations. Finding your own voice of advocacy. Resources mentioned in this episode Watch Part 1: The Impact of Not Listening: Eve's Story of Self Advocacy (Part 1) https://youtu.be/StI54qUMWGk?si=jIojHn-CxFMsMb0d Find out more about Eve Mujinya and Uplift With Her: https://www.upliftwithher.com Carl Rogers – Learn more about his work on person-centred therapy and humanistic psychology. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Watch her TED Talk, The Danger of a Single Story . FOLLOW US LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esihardy/ Newsletter - https://2dykvk.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2-mRmxbD6QkKL0_px3pDo4A Celebrating Disability website - https://celebratingdisability.co.uk Celebrating Disability blog - https://celebratingdisability.co.uk/the-blog/ #CelebratingDisability #LeaderInterviews #TheEqualityEdit #InclusionInTheWorkplace

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  Episode #12

  The Impact of Not Listening: Eve's Story of Self Advocacy (Part 1)

  Jun 18, 202647 min

  What happens when people speak up, ask for support, or challenge barriers, and nobody listens? In this first part of a two-part conversation on The Equality Edit, Esi is joined by occupational therapist, founder of Uplift With Her, and Celebrating Disability trainer, Eve Mujinya. Drawing on her own lived experience, Eve reflects on growing up without the language to understand her learning differences, navigating racism and discrimination, and the impact of repeatedly being underestimated. Together, Esi and Eve explore how these experiences shaped Eve's understanding of self-advocacy, resilience and personal growth. For HR professionals, EDI leads, managers and leaders, this episode offers valuable insight into the impact of not listening. The conversation explores how low expectations, assumptions and a lack of understanding can affect confidence, wellbeing and opportunity. It also highlights why creating environments where people feel able to contribute, challenge barriers and advocate for themselves is so important. Eve shares how therapy, self-reflection and understanding her neurodivergence helped her move beyond survival mode and build the confidence to advocate for herself and others. Along the way, the conversation explores masking, identity, change and the role that supportive environments can play in helping people thrive. This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be released in three weeks and explores Eve's experiences within occupational therapy training, the barriers she encountered when seeking support, and the lessons organisations can learn about advocacy, accountability and inclusive practice. About Eve Mujinya My path has taken me in two directions: one of deep self-healing, and the other of helping others to do the same. I support people in getting unstuck, reminding them that they already have the awareness and the power to shift into a state of real wellbeing. Meditation isn't something to tick off a list, it's something to experience. It takes time, presence and practice, but it truly leads to somewhere meaningful. I'm also passionate about helping people to see that diversity, inclusion and equity are shared responsibilities. Advocacy is part of my journey, one I'm still learning and growing into. I believe that our lived experiences hold value, and I'm committed to using mine in a way that supports, uplifts and creates space for others to be seen and heard. Resources and Links • Uplift With Her – https://www.upliftwithher.com • Royal College of Occupational Therapists – https://www.rcot.co.uk • NHS Talking Therapies – https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service • Celebrating Disability Resources – https://celebratingdisability.co.uk/resources

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