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In Strides
In Strides Podcast is dedicated to exploring the themes of perseverance, determination, and the transformative impact of taking small steps towards realizing your aspirations. Our show features conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds who have encountered adversities and emerged more resilient and determined to succeed. Our guests range from athletes and artists to entrepreneurs and activists, and they share their inspirational stories of how they overcame challenges and kept moving forward. In Strides Podcast aims to motivate and encourage listeners to face obstacles with courage, and to embrace every step, no matter how small, as a vital part of the journey towards living your life under your own terms.
In Strides
Episode: Safia Ann Kukaswadia
In this episode of the "In Strides" podcast, Safia Ann Kukaswadia delves into the complex yet fascinating intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the fashion, retail, and creative industries. As a seasoned DE&I expert with a unique blend of corporate and creative backgrounds, Safia offers an enriched perspective on the topic.
The episode opens with Safia sharing stories from her own journey, illuminating how her experiences in the high-end fashion world and the arts have shaped her understanding of DE&I. She talks about the significance of incorporating these values not just in the workplace but also in creative spaces, which often serve as cultural bellwethers.
As someone committed to uplifting underrepresented communities, Safia brings on guests who have made strides in pushing for inclusivity within these sectors. Together, they discuss actionable strategies for organizations to meaningfully integrate DE&I into their frameworks, from recruitment to product design.
Safia also fields questions from listeners, offering expert advice on overcoming challenges in implementing DE&I initiatives, and shares examples of brands that are doing it right.
The episode concludes with Safia discussing her ongoing collaborations with industry leaders and outlining upcoming DE&I projects that aim to make a tangible difference in people's lives. By the end of the episode, it's clear that her personal passion for development and inclusion is more than just talk; it's a call to action for everyone to take part in making the fashion, retail, and creative industries more equitable and inclusive.
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Lara Augusta
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