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In Conversation With... #4
Celebrating M&M's 1st birthday with Deputy Mayor, Tom Copley
At the end of 2021, we celebrated Makers & Mentors first birthday with our GLA sponsor and supporter of the programme, Deputy Mayor of London Tom Copley and some of our brilliant 'Makers & Mentors, Damilola Ola and Lawrence Owho. Our guests were invited to discuss the role the programme has to play in changing our industry and why it's been important to them, and of course, to have some birthday cake!
In Conversation With... #3
Creating inclusive environments
In this episode of In Conversation With... Emma Foster is joined by Priya Aggarwal-Shah, Founder of BAME in Property and Kush Rawal, Director of Residential Investment at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, where they share some of their experiences in creating inclusive environments.
The trio talk about all things diversity, inclusion, and social inequality - digging deep into Priya and Kush's experiences whilst working within the industry, including the importance of having a diverse team making placemaking decisions.
And even better, they share ways in which we can all make small changes to break down barriers and make an impact on our industry altogether.
In Conversation With... #2
How do we attract top talent to the built industry?
A series of conversations with inspirational Makers & Mentors in our industry highlighting key issues and opportunities.
In our latest episode of In Conversation With... you can join Emma Foster, Bright Network's Anu Manthri and CEO of The Land Collective CIC, Sarah Hayford for a thought-provoking discussion on how we attract talent much earlier by changing stereotypes, myth-busting and actively promoting the sector as a place for all to thrive.
Top tips on mentoring with Ria Bailes
Ria Bailes, former Group Director of People & Change for One Housing, discusses her experience as a mentor and shares her tips for mentors and mentees wanting to get started.
In Conversation With... #1
Exploring the importance of women within the built sector, their contributions and diversity of thought.
A series of conversations with inspirational Makers & Mentors in our industry highlighting key issues and opportunities.
As part of International Women's Month in March 2021, our first conversation is with Gabrielle Appiah from Women in Planning, and Zoe Ellis-Moore, founder of Spaces to Places on the importance of women within the built sector, their contributions and diversity of thought..
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