Nothing Without Us

Re-enchanting Advocacy

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we're reissuing a solo episode from April 2024, where Angie shares an essay on allyship and advocacy in the context of global atrocities and the war in Gaza, and how these events intersect with educators’ roles and school conversations about the Middle East. She argues that passive allyship and apathy have catastrophic impacts, urging listeners to face the horror of dehumanisation—citing events including the Hamas killing of 1,200 Israeli civilians, the Tigray War, ethnic cleansing in Sudan, mass killings in Syria and Ukraine, and the Israeli invasion of Gaza with at least 30,000 killed—and to respond with rehumanising advocacy. Angie offers examples of advocacy from personal check-ins to organisational policy reviews and public speech, and connects international conflict to rising UK Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes, calling for solidarity and strategies to mitigate faith-based discrimination.

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: International Women's Day

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne reflects on International Women’s Day and how it has shifted from its socialist, working-class origins into a more corporate, marketing-friendly celebration, using narrative literacy to examine which stories are told and which are erased. Browne then applies narrative and relational literacy to Theresa May’s 2011 Violence Against Women Action Plan, acknowledging policy advances while also naming the harms of austerity, cuts to specialist services, refuges, and a hostile environment, and offers questions for how organisations mark IWD and who is centred or excluded.

The BAFTAs

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne shares an essay written in response to the BAFTAs and the BBC broadcasting the N word during a time-delayed edit, while reportedly editing out an acceptance speech that included “Free Palestine.” She argues for lineage consciousness, urging listeners to see the incident not as a one-off but as part of a long pattern of institutional behavior by BAFTA and the BBC, citing previous controversies involving racism, disability, and organisational culture. Angie explores how unclear values and a lack of a lived culture of care create spectated lawlessness, and introduces relational literacy and Sarah Ahmed’s Sticky Emotions to explain how shame, fear, anger, and disgust circulate and attach to people, fueling pile-ons that distract from institutional accountability.

To read the article in full, subscribe to Angie's Substack at https://beingluminary.substack.com/p/tending-emotional-currents-and-sovereignty?r=51drxi

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: The Farmer - Tenant, Mother, President

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne reflects on Minette Batters becoming the first female president of the UK National Farmers Union in 2018, and uses her story to explore women’s exclusion from land, farming, and decision-making. She outlines Batters’ path from being discouraged by her father, to building a tenant farming business and leading the NFU, and considers what tenant farming reveals about wealth, power, and concentrated land ownership in England. Angie connects these dynamics to colonisation, imperialism, and the narratives that positioned men as rightful owners and lawmakers while relegating women to unpaid domestic and farm labour. Drawing on her ideas of lineage consciousness and legacy consciousness (including “seven generations” thinking), she celebrates women’s longstanding relationships with growing and stewardship, questions why women farmers are treated as unusual in the UK, and imagines a future where women and girls have secure, collective access to land and are no longer bearing the burden of others’ profit.

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: The NGO - Dignity, Depths and Doing Good

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie Browne discusses the 2018 Haiti earthquake scandal involving Oxfam, highlighting moral failings and institutional accountability. Angie explores themes such as spiritual literacy, dignitary authority, and liberatory literacy, while analyzing Oxfam's internal culture and response. She questions the organisation's moral superiority, temporal sovereignty, and how they handle harm. The importance of learning from past mistakes and prioritising the dignity of impacted communities over institutional reputation is emphasised. Angie invites listeners to reflect on their own organisations' values and practices.

You can sign up for Angie's Substack newsletter here https://beingluminary.substack.com/

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: The Vote - When (some) Women Were Enfranchised

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne delves into the complex history of women's suffrage in the UK, particularly focusing on the centenary in February 2018, which marked 100 years since some women were granted the vote. Browne critiques the celebratory narrative by exploring how the 1918 Representation of the People Act still excluded many women, especially working-class and marginalized groups. Using narrative literacy and relational literacy, she analyses the interwoven stories of policy, power, and social hierarchies. She encourages listeners to reflect on modern narratives and examine who is truly included in triumphant stories of progression.

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: The Council Meeting - Rules as Stories

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie Browne analyses the events of the infamous Handforth Parish Council meeting from December 2020, which went viral in February 2021. Browne explores the chaotic Zoom meeting where Jackie Weaver, an external facilitator, faced backlash from council members for attempting to restore order. The episode delves into the background of the conflict, the roles of key figures, and the subsequent investigation. Additionally, Browne introduces the concept of 'rules as stories,' urging listeners to consider the narratives behind organisational rules and their impacts on authority and dignity. The episode emphasises the importance of interrelational humility and explores how viewing rules as negotiable stories might lead to more equitable practices in organisations.

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: Blue Monday - How a PR Story Became 'The' Story

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Angie Browne explores the myth of Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year, and its origins as a marketing ploy by British Travel Agency Sky Travel in 2005. She delves into how narrative intelligence can be used to critically examine and deconstruct this and other pervasive societal narratives. By highlighting multiple perspectives, including historical context and lived experiences, Angie challenges the simplistic equation driving Blue Monday and underscores the importance of recognising the true complexities behind mental health and societal well-being.

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: The March - What the Pink Pussy Hat Said About Women

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie discusses the 2017 Women's March and its implications on equity, feminism, womanism and social justice. She explores the origins and purposes of the march, which arose as a response to Donald Trump's rhetoric and policies. Browne highlights the march's focus on unity and inclusivity across various identities and struggles, despite criticisms regarding unequal representation and accessibility. She introduces the concept of liberatory literacy, emphasising the importance of understanding power dynamics and ensuring safety and inclusion for all participants. The episode calls for designing events with a keen awareness of diverse positionalities to better share risks and promote true equity.

The Week That Was, Re-Enchanted: January 6th — The Breach

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie Browne discusses the importance of relational humility and humanity during crises, using the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6, 2021, as a case study. Browne emphasises the need to approach news stories with detachment and empathy, explores various key events of the insurrection, and introduces concepts from her book 'Re-Enchanted.' She also shares insights from public defender Heather Shana's experiences with January 6 defendants to advocate for understanding and education over judgment. Angie encourages listeners to practice relational humility in their interactions, stressing the importance of recognising humanity even in extreme circumstances.

2025: A Year in Review Part 3

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne reflects on the challenges and accomplishments in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during 2025. She highlights the importance Being Luminary's consistent commitment to equity work, even when attendance at community calls is low and the DEI market cools. Angie discusses her move towards making the Excellence in Equity award more accessible and meaningful, the deepening of partnerships with committed organisations, and the reduction in business expenses to focus on core values. She also emphasises the need for a supportive community among DEI practitioners, particularly women of color, and plans to co-construct a guild for mutual nourishment and shared practice in 2026. Despite a smaller client base, the depth and clarity of Being Luminary's work has increased, setting the stage for a promising year ahead.

2025: A Year in Review Part 2

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:55:43 +0000

In this episode Angie Browne reflects on the social and political climate of 2025. She discusses the challenges and setbacks facing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts amid ongoing global conflicts, political shifts, and public apathy. Angie criticizes the DEI industry's focus on softer language like 'belonging' over substantive equity work, and emphasizes the need for new leadership approaches. She highlights the importance of narrative and relational intelligence in navigating complex social issues and how institutions can better support marginalized communities. Throughout, Angie shares her thoughts on maintaining integrity and dignity in social justice work, urging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths and engage in meaningful discourse.

2025: A Year in Review Part 1

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In these last few episodes of the year, Angie shares her insights and experiences from 2025. She reflects on the past year, discussing the challenges faced in equity work, the personal and professional changes she underwent, and the shift in public interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. Angie narrates her journey towards developing deeper, more sustainable practices, including a focus on spiritual intelligence, redemptive practice, and the shift from impact to influence. She also discusses the evolution of her upcoming book 'Re Enchanted' and its focus on deeper aspects of equity work. Despite facing a difficult year, Angie provides an optimistic outlook for 2026 and leaves listeners with a practice to embrace the discomfort of unanswered complex questions.

Practising the Joy Between Us

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie discusses the concept of joy as a form of relational literacy, emphasisng its importance in equity work. She elaborates on shifting from emotional intelligence to relational literacy, critiquing traditional frameworks and proposing a deeper, more somatic and interrelational approach. Angie breaks down four anchors of relational literacy: somatic awareness, emotional presence, positionality, and interrelational humility, providing actionable micro-practices for each. She stresses the ongoing practice of right relationship, maintaining dignity, and recognising the value of differing perspectives.

The Aesthetics of Joy

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie Browne discusses the importance of aesthetic literacy as a means of bringing joy and humanity back into institutional spaces. Angie shares her personal journey of enhancing spaces throughout her career in education, emphasizing the role of aesthetics in fostering dignity and equity. She contrasts two school building projects to illustrate how design decisions can impact the psychological and emotional well-being of occupants. The episode also explores the political nature of aesthetic choices and how social movements use aesthetic interventions to resist systemic oppression. Angie invites listeners to reflect on spaces in their own lives that evoke feelings of dignity and joy.

Joy as Resistance

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week Angie explores the concept of joy as a form of resistance and praxis rather than mere performance or escapism. She delves into the role of joy in social justice work, emphasizing its importance as a political and communal tool. She discusses 'joy as praxis,' advocating for the deliberate recognition and integration of joy in daily life and leadership. The episode highlights how joy can disrupt dehumanising systems and serve as a powerful agent of change, calling on listeners to practice and share moments of joy as a means of collective resistance and humanity.

The Wilderness of Hate, part 2

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Dr Claire Stewart-Hall, Angie Browne) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this second episode, Angie Browne and Dr Claire Stewart-Hall discuss the aftermath and responses to a race hate crime Angie experienced.

Angie shares her motivation for creating social media videos to document her feelings and the incident. She contrasts the differing responses from LinkedIn and Instagram users, noting the lack of engagement on LinkedIn versus the outpouring of care on Instagram. They also delve into the institutional challenges of recognizing and addressing racism, highlighting the problematic nature of excuses made for perpetrators. They emphasise the importance of documenting and speaking out about racism to acknowledge its horrors and drive societal and institutional change.

The Wilderness of Hate, Part 1

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Dr Claire Stewart-Hall, Angie Browne) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Angie Browne discusses her recent traumatic experience of a race hate crime. Joined by Dr. Claire Stewart-Hall, a race researcher and friend, Angie explores the broader impact of such personal and institutional racism on Black women's lives.

Angie describes receiving hundreds of aggressive, racist messages through her business website, perpetrated by an individual she briefly dated 17 years ago. She shares her frustration with the complex, ineffective process of reporting a hate crime to the Metropolitan Police and other organisations. As a Black woman and a professional in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Angie reflects on the emotional and administrative toll of the incident, the lack of institutional support, and the systemic racism embedded in these responses.

In Conversation with Sue Mulholland

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Sue Mulholland, Angie Browne) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie is in conversation with Sue Mulholland, Deputy Head Teacher for enrichment at the British International School of Ho Chi Minh City. They delve into Sue's journey from an art teacher to a leader in education, her experiences in different schools, and her work in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Sue shares her upbringing in Belfast, the impact of the Troubles, and her evolution in the teaching profession, emphasizing the role of creativity and art in fostering equity. They also discuss the importance of sustained EDI efforts in education and Sue's plans for advancing EDI initiatives at her school.

The Wilderness of Despair

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie delves into the complex terrain of despair faced by those engaged in equity work. Angie discusses the predictability of betrayal and retreat within equity movements. She references the work of thinkers like Audre Lorde and Leah Mani VIN to explain how capitalist patriarchy inherently demands the fragmentation and depletion of marginalized groups. Angie argues that DEI work often fails because it is reactionary and maintains power structures. She calls for a reimagining of equity work, emphasizing the importance of communal practices, resisting fragmentation, and creating spaces that honor diversity and collective well-being. By offering practical steps and encouraging reflection, Angie advocates for a generative and creative approach to equity that addresses structural exhaustion and fosters sustainable change.

Find out more about Audre Lorde https://alp.org/about/audre
and Leah Manaema Avene on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/co_cu1tur3?igsh=b3p6emNiYTBwZHlz

The Wilderness of Discontent

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000

"Like yoga, I need to keep showing up to the practice of humanising, of leaning in and toward things that are very difficult."

In this episode Angie discusses the importance of relational and narrative intelligence, particularly in the context of engaging with those with whom we disagree. Angie explores her physiological and emotional responses to listening to a long-form interview with Tommy Robinson, a known far-right figure, and emphasizes the significance of somatic awareness, emotional presence, and positionality in equity work. Drawing from personal experiences and academic references, she advocates for humanising even those with extreme views to foster deeper understanding and systemic change.

Find out more at https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/

The Wilderness of Contempt

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000

"Equity work is everybody in the nobody out. And it means we need to be able to tolerate and hear and humanise the people whose views we oppose. Humanise them more, not less."

Welcome back to Nothing Without Us and a new season of episodes.

This time, Angie is exploring the concept of wilderness in these troubled times. Today's episode also includes a reflection on responses to the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Reenchanting the Summer Break

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this last episode before the summer break, Angie shares a short extract from her forthcoming book.

Look out for more episodes of the podcast in our new series from September onwards.

Managing staff conduct issues in polarising times

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we join Angie on a recent webinar exploring a framework for managing staff conduct issues in polarising times.

Angie explores various issues such as the influence of Andrew Tate, UK race riots, Trump's re-election, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and gender definitions. She breaks down a framework of narrative intelligence, emotional intelligence, liberatory intelligence, and spiritual intelligence to help you navigate these issues in school. By listening, you will gain practical tools and exercises to foster responsible and empathetic leadership.

Find out more about the short course, Leading Well in Polarised Times: Managing Conduct, Culture, and Community, starting 17th September here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-well-in-polarised-times-managing-conduct-culture-and-community-tickets-1340604838159?discount=WebinarAttendee

Narrative, Power, and the Pub: A Leadership Case Study

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week, Angie reads her open letter addressed to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). The letter criticizes the design choice of placing a pub at the center of the 2025 Inspiring Leadership Conference, highlighting its exclusionary impact on various marginalized groups, including Muslim educators, people in recovery, disabled individuals, and more.

Angie discusses the response she received and uses this scenario to explore broader themes around equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership. Using the Being Luminary Framework, she explores how to create truly inclusive spaces. Listeners are encouraged to rethink their own practices and embrace a more expansive and inclusive design in leadership contexts.

In conversation with Dr Leslie Williams

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Dr Leslie Williams, Angie Browne) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

I'm diving deep into individual experiences of working in the DEI space this month. This week, I'm talking to Dr Leslie Williams about her life and career, and how she is shaping an EDIB vision across the many schools in Nord Anglia's portfolio.

Dr Leslie Williams is Nord Anglia’s Senior Programme Lead for Social Impact and Giving, and Chairperson for the Global Equalities Programme.
She began her career in education in 2002 as an English teacher in both public and private schools before transitioning into the role of High School Director at Windermere Preparatory School in August 2013.

During the summer of 2020, whilst High School Director, Leslie became the NAE Chairperson for Global the Equality Programme's Steering Committee, which is responsible for creating an EDIB Policy and an EDIB Vision with key organisational goals. She continues to lead the organisation’s efforts in ensuring everyone understands their role in creating inclusive environments that instil a sense of belonging in each community member. In July 2022, Leslie began her current role, which focuses on the NAE Social Impact Programme which supports UNICEF, Social Impact Grants, and Student Leadership. Through this role, she aims to connect with schools and to connect schools with one another as they work through the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Child Rights through the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and student leadership opportunities.

Find Leslie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-leslie-williams-48a86965/

Find out more about the Being Luminary programme and the Excellence in Equity Award on my website https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/

In conversation with Charlotte McDowell

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Charlotte McDowell, Angie Browne) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

I'm diving deep into individual experiences of working in the DEI space this month. This week, I'm talking to Charlotte McDowell from the British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) in Abu Dhabi, about how her own experience has shaped her work and her leadership of BSAK's DEI efforts.

Charlotte McDowell is a highly respected Assistant Head Teacher at the British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) in Abu Dhabi. With extensive experience in primary education across both the UK and UAE, she brings a wealth of pedagogical knowledge to her role. Charlotte is a passionate advocate for inclusive practices, serving as a coach and lead for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) initiatives at BSAK. Beyond her professional commitments, Charlotte is a full-time working mother, having built her family through adoption. Her personal journey enriches her understanding of the diverse needs of students and families, further strengthening her commitment to creating a supportive and equitable school environment.

Find Charlotte on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-mcdowell-070535b5/

Find out more about the Being Luminary programme and the Excellence in Equity Award on my website https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/

In conversation with Kamare El Khatib

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

I'm diving deep into individual experiences of working in the DEI space this month. We begin with a conversation with Kamare El Khatib about her self, her career and what has shaped her work so far, but also how she has experienced training as she leads her school's DEI work.

Kamare El Khatib is an educator with 13 years of experience in teaching and leadership across Sciences and Languages. As the DEI and Interculturalism Leader at the British International School Group (BISR), she leads the DEI Strategic Plan and works with her team to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout various aspects of school life. Kamare and her team also promote intercultural learning through the curriculum and events. She holds an MSc in Biology and an MA in Educational Leadership and Management.

Find Kamare on LinkedIn at

www.linkedin.com/in/kamar-el-khatib-1ba35566

Find out more about the Being Luminary programme and the Excellence in Equity Award on my website https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/

Microdosing enchantment: Community Practice as Equity Work Methodology

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In this last episode of my short May series, Microdosing Enchantment, I'm looking at Community.

We cannot do equality work in isolation. Working in community saves the individual from shouldering all the burden, but it also creates better work.

And talking of community, next month, I'll be returning with more conversations with friends and colleagues on this DEI journey with me.

Microdosing enchantment: The 8th Kilometer

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

You join me on a walk today, to discuss how connecting to nature and moving your body can not only benefit your mental and physical health, but also improved your leadership.

This May, I'm offering a short series of five episodes about rest and connection. Each one will be a bit of a microdose of resistance, of re-enchantment.

Microdosing enchantment: Journaling

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 8 May 2025 09:09:28 +0000

This May, I'm offering a short series of five episodes. Each one will be a bit of a microdose of resistance, of re-enchantment.
This week is all about journaling and features an extract from my book, Lighting the Way.

You can buy Lighting the Way here https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/lighting-the-way-9781472972460/

and download my course, Finding Peace, here https://beingluminary.thinkific.com/pages/resources

Microdosing enchantment: Wellness

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This month, we'll be pressing pause on some of the topic based approaches that we've had on the podcast, because the work as it stands, DEI work, equity work, is designed almost perfectly to keep us spinning. I have this sense that news cycles are accelerating and there is a feeling about the urgency of our time, which feels like it is knocking and banging at the door and demanding that we do something about it. And maybe the way that we re-enchant equity work, is to resist the urgency.

So I'm offering a series this May, five episodes, and each one will be a bit of a microdose of resistance, of re-enchantment.
This week is all about wellness.

In conversation with Mandy Coalter about inclusive leadership and HR

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week, I'm talking to Mandy Coalter, author, coach, HR professional, about why she is passionate about training school leaders to create inclusive workplaces.

Mandy is the Founder of ‘Talent Architects’ with a simple mission; helping schools become great places for pupils to learn by being great places for adults to work. Her book ‘Talent Architects; how to make your school a great place to work’ was published in 2018.

Mandy has previously worked in the NHS, Local Government, the Charity sector and with schools. She is also a very experienced Board Director and advisor on aspects of corporate governance. She is a Trustee/Director of the Diocese of Coventry MAT.

Find Mandy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-coalter-484360a/?originalSubdomain=uk
Buy her book and find out more about her work at https://www.talentarchitects.org.uk/

Mandy also mentioned Putting Staff First, by John Tomsett and Jonny Uttley during our conversation
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Putting-Staff-First-blueprint-revitalising/dp/1912906848

We'll soon be launching a recruitment and retention framework, which is going to be part of our excellence in equity award.
Find out more about our Excellence in Equity Award here https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/excellence-in-equity-award

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Inclusion and transgender folks: extracts from a conversation with Yee Won Chong

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Yee Won Chong, Angie Browne) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:30:37 +0000

In light of the UK Supreme Court's ruling this week, re-defining what 'woman' means in UK law, this week, I'm re-issuing extracts from my conversation with Yee Won Chong.

Yee Won is a strategist, trainer and speaker, and along with his partner, Brooks Nelson, created the film, Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer. We talk about the discussions the film has generated - about how we can make an effort to be more humane in the way that we intentionally create welcoming spaces for everyone, especially trans people.

You can find out more about Yee Won on his website - http://yeewonchong.org/
See the film at https://www.transdudeswithladycancer.org/

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Co-Creating a Culture of Belonging in Recruitment

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Continuing our deep dive into recruitment and retention through the lens of DEI, this week we're looking at the CQ, the Cultural Quotient.

Cultural quotient asks, what kind of culture are we inviting people into? What stories or rituals or values are we reproducing or are we disrupting through our recruitment? And are we bringing people in? Are we onboarding and inducting people nto a culture that welcomes them or are we bringing them on, onboarding them, inducting them into a culture that quietly asks them to adapt or assimilate or make themselves smaller?

Find the downloadable pdf that accompanies this episode here

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Claire Banks, Deputy CEO of Olympus Academy Trust

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Claire Banks, Angie Browne) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week, I'm talking to my good friend and colleague, Claire Banks, Deputy CEO of Olympus Academy Trust, about her career and work.

Claire is Deputy CEO of Olympus Academy Trust. Before becoming Director of Education for The Olympus Academy Trust, a cross-phase multi-academy trust in north Bristol, Claire Banks was a head teacher for nine years in an inner-city primary school. Throughout her career she has been interested in social and emotional learning and school climate, which has led to her work on leadership culture. Claire now works on curriculum design and school improvement in a system leadership capacity, offering school-to-school support to school trusts.

Find Clare on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-banks-0ba9b8160/
Read her book, A Curious Curriculum: Teaching foundation subjects well by Mick Waters , Claire Banks
https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/a-curious-curriculum

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The Deeper Why of Recruitment

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Continuing our deep dive into recruitment and retention through the lens of DEI, this week we're looking at the SQ, the Spiritual Quotient.

It might feel like there's a bit of a question mark over whether or how spirituality might have anything to do with job applications or interviews, but I would like you to bear with me because I think this is one of the most important of all of the episodes in this series, but also it's one of the most important dimensions of the framework.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Addressing the Islamophobia surrounding Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, with Sufian Sadiq

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Sufian Sadiq, Angie Browne) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We interrupt our current series on recruitment and retention to address a shocking and saddening recent event in education - the rascist and islamophobic reaction to the appoint of Sir Mufti Hamid Patel to Interim Chair of OFSTED.

I'm joined by my good friend, Sufian Sadiq, Director of Talent and Teaching School at Chiltern Learning Trust, to discuss the man himself, the reaction to his appointment, how it is felt by Muslims throughout education and what it says about the myth of meritocracy in British education.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The Emotional and Psychological Barriers to Equitable Recruitment

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Continuing our deep dive into recruitment and retention through the lens of DEI, this week we're looking at the EQ, the Emotional Quotient.

I'll be asking you to think about your emotional response to a passage during the second half of the episode, so make sure you have a pen and a piece of paper handy.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The Illusion of Merit: Why ‘The Best Person for the Job’ Isn’t Always the Best

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This episode kicks off a month-long deep dive into recruitment and retention through the lens of DEI.

As always, we begin with the IQ, the intellectual quotient, looking at the legal framework, case-law and prevailing thinking about discrimination in recuitment, and how it pertains to us in schools.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Digital Environment in Action: A Practical Guide to Auditing and Improving Your School's Digital Spaces

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne gets practical, guiding you through the five stages of improving your online presence, and asking questions that you can use to inform your work going forward.

Find out more about our Excellence in Equity Award here https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/excellence-in-equity-award

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Digital Environment & Spiritual Intelligence: The Deeper Purpose of Our Digital Spaces

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne discusses the spritual side of digital space - aligning our online presence with our greater purpose.

Find out more about our Excellence in Equity Award here https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/excellence-in-equity-award

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Digital Environment & Representation: Who Gets Seen in Our School Spaces

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne explores the world of digital representation - who is seen and sees themselves in digital spaces and why?

Find out more about our Excellence in Equity Award here https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/excellence-in-equity-award

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Digital Environment & Accessibility - Breaking Down Barriers in School Spaces

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne begins this month's exploration of one of the pillars of school experience - digital environment - with a discussion of some of the history around digital accessibility.

Find out more about our Excellence in Equity Award here https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/excellence-in-equity-award

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The Sacred Practice of Equity Stewardship

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie Browne posits that instead of thinking of our role as leading DEI in our institutions, we should instead imagine ourselves stewarding in the renewal of equilibrium, a return to equity for all.

Angie mentions the following resources -

How to Survive the End of the World - Adrienne Maree Brown https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-survive-the-end-of-the-world/id1309300649

Margaret Wheatley https://margaretwheatley.com/books/

Peter Block, Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self Interest https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stewardship-Choosing-Service-Over-Self-Interest/dp/1881052869

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Positionality and Leadership

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Angie explores the idea of positionality in leadership and school policies, with reference to the case of Ruby Williams.
Ruby was repeatedly refused access to school because her Afro hair was considered 'unreasonable' by the school's uniform policy.

Angie also poses five questions for you to reflect on your own positionality, and review one of your policies.

Download your free positionality and impact pdf here

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Exploring DEI Maturity through the school experience

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie further explores Being Luminary's DEI Maturity Evaluation, by looking at the pillars of school experience that inform the evaluation process.

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Introducing the DEI Maturity Evaluation

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Angie introduces and explains Being Luminary's DEI Maturity Evaluation - a comprehensive toolkit that equips schools with the necessary resources to assess, plan, implement, and enhance their DEI initiatives.

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The Three Growth Edges Shaping Being Luminary in 2025

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this first episode of the new year and a new season, Angie explores three growth edges that Being Luminary is focussing on - adding a Spiritual Quotient to our work with institutions, leaning into redemption and renewal as a framework for how our business behaves, and focussing on influence over impact.

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

What happens when institutions dare to pause?

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I'm going to explore what happens when organizations like schools dare to pause and how that pause might be exactly what is needed for sustainable change, for lasting change.

Over the course of the last episode and this one, I'm inviting you to grab your journal and to reflect alongside me as we explore some questions to wrap up the year that hopefully help us think about how we can change our organisations, ourselves and our work.

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

What happens when we are forced to stop?

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I am going to be sharing some of my personal story of the last year that really changed everything I thought I knew about accessibility, vulnerability, and what it really means to ask for help.

Over the course of the next two episodes, I'm going to invite you to grab your journal. and reflect alongside me as we explore some questions that I hope might change how you think about yourself and your work.

Find out more about our DEI Maturity Evaluation at beingluminary.co.uk/dei-evaluation

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

In Conversation with Sajid Gulzar

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Sajid Gulzar) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:27:10 +0000

In this episode, I’m speaking to Sajid Gulzar about growing up a first generation Muslim immigrant from Kashmir, in Birmingham UK. He talks about how his faith formed his identity as he grew up, what he does when protected characteristics seem to be at odds with one another, and how inspired he was by his father’s faith.

Sajid Gulzar, OBE, is Principal of Kings’ School Al Barsha. He began his first headship in 2009 and was most recently the founding CEO of a multi-academy trust in the UK.

He has inspected for Ofsted, worked internationally leading a teacher development project, and served as an advisor to the Department for Education.
Follow him on X - https://twitter.com/sajid_gulzar

Sign up for our weekly email series, Strategy Sundays. Emails go out every Sunday, offering you the chance to get to grips with one tangible piece of change around equity in your organisation. You can sign up here https://beingluminary.myflodesk.com/mnl0u3o8gd

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

A Headteacher's Perspective on faith and identity, with Andy Bowman

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Andy Bowman, Angie Browne) — Wed, 8 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This episode is the second in our regular series of discussions between me and Headteacher Andy Bowman. Andy has bravely volunteered to appear on the podcast every series, to talk through his responses to the issue that we are thinking about, in the context of his own school and the wider community. In this episode, we’re talking about how faith has shaped the schools and community he serves, and how he has navigated conflict over religious faith and beliefs in his school.

During a career spanning 25 years, Andy has taught in a range of primary schools, writing and leading training as an Advanced Skills Teacher before becoming a deputy head in 2010. He is now enjoying his second headship leading Southville Primary School, a 620-pupil split-site school a stone’s throw from Bristol city centre.

Andy believes strongly in placing human connection and kindness at the heart of teaching, learning and leadership and promotes a values-driven approach to school development.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Pausing to reflect, with extracts from Sufian Sadiq

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Sufian Sadiq) — Wed, 1 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

It has been a privilege to have the conversations I have been holding during this series about faith and religious identity, but those conversations have also made me realise that so few people feel safe talking about these topics.

For the next two weeks, we are pausing to give ourselves the space to reflect on what we’ve heard so far, and to find ways to hold space for others within our community.
This episode contains some of my reflections on the conversations we have heard so far, and a few dates that you might consider adding to your organisation’s calendar. It also contains some extracts from my conversations with Sufian Sadiq in Episode 3.

Sufian Sadiq is Director of Talent and Teaching School at Chiltern Learning Trust.

Find him on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sufian-sadiq-61b2b654

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.
It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Pausing to reflect, with extracts from Eylan Ezekiel

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Eylan Ezekiel, Angie Browne) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Eylan is working on a set of new projects around Jewish diversity, including a podcast called Who Jew Think You Are? - which he hosts with Penny Rabiger.

An experienced primary teacher, and Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, Eylan has taken his close understanding of pedagogy and practice to his work with educational publishers, edtech producers, NGOs, Third Sector and policy organisations – including Oxford University Press, Arts Council England, and Oxfam GB.

Listen to Eylan at the Who Jew You Think You Are? podcast, and follow him on Linkedin or BlueSky @eylanezekiel.bsky.social

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.
It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

In Conversation with Sufian Sadiq

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Sufian Sadiq, Angie Browne) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I’m speaking to Sufian Sadiq about being a Muslim in Britain, his experience of Islamophobia, and his reaction to the current situation in the Middle East and how it is being handled in British society.

Sufian Sadiq is Director of Talent and Teaching School at Chiltern Learning Trust.

Find him on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sufian-sadiq-61b2b654

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is produced by Emily Crosby Media.

In Conversation with Eylan Ezekiel

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Eylan Ezekiel, Angie Browne) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I’m speaking to Eylan Ezekiel about his Jewish identities, how he has navigated talking about the Middle East, and anti-semitism in schools, and how he thinks school leaders can approach these issues with empathy and compassion.

Eylan Ezekiel is Head of Hamilton Brookes - one of the most trusted voices in primary publishing. He is also an edtech consultant: supporting schools and organisations to create and shape exceptional educational experiences through content, platforms and services for learning.Eylan is working on a set of new projects around Jewish diversity, including a podcast called Who Jew Think You Are? - which he hosts with Penny Rabiger.

An experienced primary teacher, and Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, Eylan has taken his close understanding of pedagogy and practice to his work with educational publishers, edtech producers, NGOs, Third Sector and policy organisations – including Oxford University Press, Arts Council England, and Oxfam GB.

Listen to Eylan at the Who Jew You Think You Are? podcast, and follow him on Linkedin or BlueSky @eylanezekiel.bsky.social

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is produced by Emily Crosby Media.

The Middle East

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

In this solo episode, I'm going to be setting the scene for the mini series ahead.
I had planned to talk in this season about the fact that perhaps we could, as educators have conversations in our schools about the Middle East. But as time has marched on, and we find ourselves witnessing everything that has unfolded, and continues to unfold in Gaza, I find myself without any sense-making tools, or at least limited ones. When I considered the season, I intended to interview some brilliant people who held faith identities, and to talk about the way that their faith identities intersected with the violence being played out in the Middle East, and intersected with their roles as educators. But understandably, it feels too raw and too difficult for some to articulate just now. I did have some great conversations in the season, and you will hear them in the few weeks ahead. But I guess I first wanted to talk about advocacy and allyship. Because if anything came out of the conversations that I had with guests on the podcast in this season, it was about the need for us to stand in allyship with people who don't necessarily hold the same identities as us. And so for that reason, I want to share with you something I wrote a few weeks back now and sent out to my newsletter, but it feels like a really relevant and useful way to lead into the season.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Exploring experiences of family leave, with Emma Shepperd

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Emma Shepperd, Angie Browne) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trigger warning - this episode contains discussion of baby loss and miscarriage.

In this episode I talk to Emma Shepperd, Being Luminary Associate, about her research into the lived experience of teachers during their parenting journey. Emma also shares her best practice family policies for schools.

Emma is the Founder of The MTPT Project, the UK’s charity for parent-teachers. A 2010 Teach First ambassador, Emma worked as an English Teacher, Lead Practitioner and ITT Lead in schools in Hertfordshire, Vietnam and London for twelve years before retraining as a coach. Emma now coaches and runs The MTPT Project full time. She is the UK’s expert in the motherhood penalty in education, and how this impacts wider issues such as retention, staff wellbeing and gender equality in our schools.

Follow Emma on X @emma_au_soleil or follow the MPTP project @mtptproject

https://www.mtpt.org.uk/

Support for those dealing with baby loss can be found at https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support and https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Thinking through policy change, with Leslie Medema

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Leslie Medema, Angie Browne) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I’m joined by Leslie Medema, who along with her team, is currently working through the Being Luminary programme. We discuss her reflections on the issues of maternity and paternity, the particular and unusual circumstances of her school, and how she can synthesize the wide range of experiences within her school community to create a more human set of policies.

In November 2011, Leslie Medema joined Green School and was responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of the High School program. Her role involved fusing project-based learning with a global skills and values-based curriculum. Additionally, Leslie was the Guidance Counselor and oversaw the post-graduation preparation programs and accreditation processes. After four years, she was appointed as the Head of Teaching and Learning (principal). In this role, Leslie led the entire Green School community (Pre-K through Grade 12) in the same process to develop specialized learning programs and manage day-to-day operations. She later took time away from Bali to support the establishment of new Green Schools in New Zealand and South Africa. In 2021, Leslie returned to Green School Bali as the Head of Campus.www.greenschool.org

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

A Headteacher's perspective on navigating Parental Leave policies, with Andy Bowman

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Andy Bowman, Angie Browne) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This episode is the first of a regular series of discussions between me and Headteacher Andy Bowman. Andy has bravely volunteered to appear on the podcast every series, to talk through his responses to the issue that we are thinking about, in the context of his own school and the wider community. In this episode, you’ll get some background on Andy’s career and the school that he now leads, before we deep dive into how maternity, paternity, baby loss and other stages of life are handled and could be handled better by his team.

Andy believes strongly in placing human connection and kindness at the heart of teaching, learning and leadership and promotes a values-driven approach to school development.

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Baby Loss, Stigma and Return to work, with Katie Redden

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Katie Redden, Angie Browne) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Trigger Warning - As with all of our episodes, we are going to be delving into lived experience and in this episode, we will be discussing Katie's experience of baby loss. If this episode brings up anything for you that you would like support with, we encourage you to seek help from appropriate professionals or support groups, and we've listed a few below.

In this episode, I’m talking to Katie Redden, about her experience of baby Matilda’s death before delivery, and returning to work in the aftermath. We talk about the impact of loss, how her school, and her partner’s school handled their return, and what more could be done to help bereaved parents.

Katie studied English Literature and History of Art at Birmingham University. After teaching English abroad for a couple of years, she returned to London to complete her PGCE in English teaching at The Institute of Education. Katie taught English in secondary schools in Cambridge and Bristol. It was while teaching in Bristol that she became pregnant with her first baby. This pregnancy ended in her baby being stillborn at 40 weeks in October 2005. By Christmas, Katie had returned to school to work as a volunteer in the SEN department while technically still on maternity leave, until she felt ready to teach again. She then took a number of years out of teaching to be at home with her subsequent children before retraining as a school counsellor. Katie now works in a secondary school in North Devon counselling young people.

You can find support for dealing with miscarriage and baby loss from www.sands.org.uk and www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support

More about Baby Loss Awareness Week can be found here https://babyloss-awareness.org/support/

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.
It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Unshaming/Decolonising Maternity - Mars Lord

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Mars Lord) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week in Nothing Without Us, I speak to Mars Lord about maternity and matressence for black and brown women. We explore how decolonising birth could and should be done.

Mars is a Certified Life Coach and birth activist. She is the Leading Voice in Black Maternal Health and cultural competency. A multi award-winning doula, mentor, and Educator, she is on the RCOG Race Equality Taskforce and on the Birthrights Legal inquiry into Black Maternal Health panel.

With 20 years experience, Mars is in high demand, both in the UK and across the world, as a speaker and trainer. Mars created Abuela Doulas, a doula preparation course primarily, but not exclusively, for Black and Brown bodied people

Find out about Mars’ coaching and doula work at www.marslord.co.uk

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary. It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Lived Experience - Laura Nwanya

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Laura Nwanya, Angie Browne) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:32:23 +0000

Trigger warning - this episode contains a discussion of baby loss and miscarriage.

This week in Nothing Without Us, I speak to Laura Nwanya, abuot her experience of having three children, while pursuing her career in primary education.

Passionate about staff wellbeing and retaining incredible teachers in the profession, Laura knows a huge part of that is craeting family friendly schools - which has been vital for her success as a mother and a leader. We hope you love listening to this episode.

She is about to embark on the next stage of her career as deputy head and will be supporting the MTPT project by volunteering to schedule posts on Twitter.

You can find her @being_willow

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://nothing-without-us.simplecast.com/episodes/lived-experience-laura-nwanya

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.
It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

https://beingluminary.myflodesk.com/mnl0u3o8gd

The Maternity Crisis

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In this solo episode, I'm going to be setting the scene for the mini series ahead. So today we are talking about equity and maternity. My starting point for the season was a story I read about the growing number of women on maternity leave who were being forced to use food banks. I started there, and this episode and this season ahead is where we went.

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://nothing-without-us.simplecast.com/episodes/the-maternity-crisis

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Being Luminary becomes Nothing Without Us

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Hi, I have an announcement, we are changing the name of the Being Luminary podcast, we're actually kind of introducing a brand new podcast. It's still going to be me, Angie Browne, I'm still going to be the host. And we're still going to be talking about diversity, equity and inclusion, of course. And I'm still going to be inviting every day, but by no means ordinary luminaries onto the podcast to have conversations with me. But we have had a change of face. And we have had a change of tune. And we have kind of had a change of structure. We've also changed the name.

So I'm excited to launch our new podcast, Nothing Without Us. Our first episode will be on Thursday, the 15th of February. You don't need to do a thing - just continue listening here, and the show will change for you.

If you are enjoying our podcasts and have been for a while you enjoy any of the other things that we put out in the world on social media or in real life at our workshops, or if you've attended any of our free trainings that are on our website, you might also want to sign up for our weekly email series which is called Strategy Sundays. That goes out every Sunday and it's offering you the chance to get to grips with one tangible piece of change around equity in your organisation. You can sign up here https://beingluminary.myflodesk.com/mnl0u3o8gd

Nothing Without Us is presented by Angie Browne from Being Luminary.

It is edited by Big Tent Media and produced by Emily Crosby Media.

Mars Lord on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Mars Lord, Angela Browne) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this eleventh and final episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Mars Lord.

Mars is a doula, birth activist and life coach. We talk about considering the life arc of your colleagues and employees as you consider DEI matters, and staying curious.

You can find out more about Mars here - www.marslord.co.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/mars-lord-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Alison Peacock on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Alison Peacock) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this tenth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Alison Peacock.

Alison is the CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching. We talk about what has changed in Alison's attitude to DEI, and how she thinks schools should approach the work now.

You can find out more about Alison here - https://chartered.college/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/alison-peacock-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Catarina Rivera on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Catarina Rivera, Angela Browne) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this ninth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Catarina Rivera.

Catarina is a disability public speaker and DEI coach. We talk about intersectionality and disability, hidden disabilities in the workplace, and Catarina's hope for the future.

You can find out more about Catarina here - www.catarinarivera.com

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/catarina-rivera-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Simone Seol on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Simone Seol, Angela Browne) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this eighth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Simone Seol.

Simone is a coach and podcaster. We talk about Simone's approach to learning through her work, and why thinking of yourself as a good person is a block to change.

You can find out more about Simone here - www.simonegraceseol.com

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/simone-seol-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Viv Grant on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Viv Grant, Angela Browne) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this seventh episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Viv Grant.

Viv is Director of Integrity Coaching, providing coaching and leadership training for school leaders. We talk about soul wounding, the need for self care in DEI work, and the depth of understanding needed to properly tackle racial injustice.

You can find out more about Viv here - www.integritycoaching.co.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/viv-grant-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Iona Jackson on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Iona Jackson, Angela Browne) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

In this sixth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Iona Jackson.

Iona Jackson heads the Insights Team at Edurio, and leads on a number of surveys for schools. We talk about the trends in DEI within educational settings, and the challenges of keeping DEI at the top of the agenda.

You can find out more about Edurio here - https://home.edurio.com/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/iona-jackson-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

David Bedrick on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (David Bedrick, Angela Browne) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In this fifth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with David Bedrick.

David Bedrick is a teacher, author, and psychological activist and founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies. We talk about the experience of shame and how to unearth it, and the value of storytelling in DEI work.

You can find out more about David on his website - https://www.davidbedrick.com/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/david-bedrick-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Elizabeth Wright on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (elizabeth wright, Angela Browne) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In this fourth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Elizabeth Wright.

Elizabeth Wright is a disability allyship consultant, keynote speaker, leadership coach and Paralympic medalist. We talk about what allyship means to her, and how we can move beyond performative actions to real inclusivity.

You can find out more about Elizabeth on her website - http://www.elizabethwright.net/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/elizabeth-wright-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Claire Bloor on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Claire Bloor) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In this third episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Claire Bloor.

Claire Bloor is CEO of SARSAS, a sexual violence service supporting survivors of sexual violence across the Southwest. We talk about workplace approaches to responding to sexual violence and discrimination, and the work still to be done in this area.

You can find out more about Claire and SARSAS at www.sarsas.org.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/claire-bloor-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Yee Won Chong on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Yee Won Chong, Angie Browne) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In this second episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Yee Won Chong.

You can find out more about Yee Won on his website - http://yeewonchong.org/
See the film at https://www.transdudeswithladycancer.org/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/yee-won-chong-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Cherry Steinwender on Reimagining DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Cherry Steinwender, Angie Browne) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In this first of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Cherry Steinwender.

Cherry is cofounder of the Center for Healing Racism, and has been working in this space for many years. Our conversation ranges from how Cherry and her colleagues developed their methods, the importance of inner work, and how to keep going when you don't see the results you want.

You can find out more about the Center for Healing Racism on their website www.centerhealingracism.org

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/cherry-steinwender-on-reimagining-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Introducing our Reimagining DEI Series

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Today, I'm really excited to introduce a unique series on the Being Luminary podcast, one that's really close to my heart. Earlier this month, we hosted a sensational event. It was a summit called Reimagining DEI for a new era of ethical leadership. And it was focused on reimagining diversity, equity and inclusion work in the context of all sorts of leadership roles, whether that's coaching or service provision, consultancy, whether you are somebody that's a school leader, a charity leader, we were really looking at how we do this work across our fields. It was an event that was filled with rich discussion, I think some really interesting workshops, and just genuinely inspiring people inspiring talks from leaders across various sectors. So I'm really excited to share that we're bringing parts of this amazing summit to you through our podcast, the series isn't just going to be a replay of the summit. Actually, we're, we're repurposing some of the conversations and some of the insights and some of the wisdom that was shared across the two days. And you're not going to get the whole thing if you do want access to the whole summit, you can still get that later on towards the year we'll be sending sending out some details about that. But for the podcast, we're going to have episodes featuring our guests. And really, we're going to invite you to draw together the themes of the various conversations that we had really thinking and listening deeply to the integral role that diversity, equity and inclusion work has, in any kind of leadership. I'm going to be inviting you to draw together the strands of learning of wisdom from our guests thinking about the importance of humanity, and courage, thinking about how that comes out through all of the conversations that I had with my guests and, and also in these times that we're in, to really think about how some of these conversations can give you heart that we can enact cultural and institutional change if we want to.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-our-reimagining-dei-series

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Aspiring for equality, with Carla Whelan

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Carla Whelan) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"I do think that because of my experiences, and because of, of my feeling around learning, that made me excel in the classroom as a teacher, because I really could understand how to do the building blocks of learning, you know, and break things down and make sure that understanding was there. I think that teachers I've met that have not struggled at school and that have been, you know, those learners that are flying through, have found that journey of being able to break learning down harder."

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Carla Whelan, Chief Executive Officer at Empower Trust, about how her experience of school has informed her teaching and leadership practice.

After studying at St Martin’s University College, Carla began her career in Newham, London. Quickly moving into leadership roles and coordinating a variety of subjects. In 2000 Carla moved to Plymouth, Devon and worked in two primary schools coordinating year groups and specialising in English and PE. Returning to Shropshire in 2003 she spent two years as Head of Inclusion at a local secondary school, acquiring a valuable insight to learning across both primary and secondary.

Following numerous roles, advisory positions and leadership experiences Carla moved into Headship in 2013 and then into the Executive Director of Education role in 2020.

Carla is an authentic leader who holds integrity as a key value. She is fuelled by the passion to ensure she lives and breathes our values, so they become more than words on a document. Considering herself a ‘forever student’, who full heartedly believes in reading and researching as a core to her work, Carla is committed to ensuring she provides an up to date support to our academies. This hunger for knowledge and determination to turn information into action helps ensure our academies are always striving ahead in education.

She joins Empower Trust as CEO in September 2023.

Carla mentions ‘Intelligent Accountability: Creating the conditions for teachers to thrive’ by David Didau

Connect with Carla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-whelan-36a10455

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-aspiring-for-equality-with-carla-whelan

The extended episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-carla-whelan

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Meet Our Virtual Summit Speakers

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Introducing our 2023 Virtual Summit - Reimagining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion for a new era of Ethical Leadership

In this episode Angie introduces some of the speakers and conversations that will be available at the Summit, which will be taking place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October 2023.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-our-virtual-summit-speakers

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Our 2023 Virtual Summit is here!

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing our 2023 Virtual Summit - Reimagining Diversity, Equity, Inclusion for a new era of Ethical Leadership

In this episode Angie explains the purpose and format of the summit, which will be taking place on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October 2023.

To be notified when tickets are available, sign up for Angie’s newsletter at https://beingluminary.myflodesk.com/2023summit

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/our-2023-virtual-summit-is-here

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Faith in schools with Rebecca Leek

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Rebecca Leek, Angie Browne) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"I'm really interested in this idea in spiritual education. And we don't we say it, but we don't really engage with it in schools. And when I have talked about it, people get a little bit kind of itchy."

In this distilled episode, Angie talks to Rebecca Leek about how her faith as a Quaker informs her teaching, and why schools in Britain don't engage well with faith.

Rebecca Leek is an experienced strategic leader who has worked across a wide range of settings and organisations. She has been a headteacher, executive headteacher, chief executive, a teacher and a Senco. She is a systems thinker, an innovator, and has been described as 'a harbinger of light'. She is increasingly in demand as a speaker, trainer and writer and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and insight from her involvement in a number of sectors including the arts, social enterprise, communications, permaculture and education.

Rebecca describes herself as a holistic leader and is interested in systems and cybernetics (governance and management), belonging, and spiritual sustenance within schools. Her practice as a permaculturist informs much of what she does, and in particular the principles of valuing diversity and the marginal.

Find Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaLeek_

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-rebecca-leek

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Freedom of Speech vs Cancel Culture

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

“So I want to live in a liberal society where people can have their freedom of speech recognised where people can debate openly on issues on the issues of the day, where people can debate things. Yeah, I think I think liberal societies need debate. And I think they need to have people feel confident enough to call others out as part of that debate. But debate isn't possible where tone policing happens, I don't think because debate requires that everybody's voice does get to be heard, however, that voice is being used. And so I think tone policing and other underminings of the way that something is delivered are a really effective way of actually avoiding liberalism and avoiding debate in a liberal society.”

In this solo episode, Angie tackles the thorny issue of freedom of speech and cancel culture, and proposes some questions to ask ourselves when we feel ‘cancelled’.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/freedom-of-speech-vs-cancel-culture

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Tokenism vs Representation, and Why You May Not Want Either!

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“Now I've been the token., so I can wholeheartedly speak from experience of how being the one representative made me feel both a kind of responsibility, and a specialness, but also a visibility that perpetuated my marginalisation. That visibility, that responsibility and visibility also meant that it was impossible to genuinely include me, because I was never just like everybody else, I was always just the voice over there, that might have a really different way of viewing things. And so although I applaud any organisation for wanting to have people in the organisation, who come from a whole range of different backgrounds, experiences, hold a whole range of identities,. I think that without the proper procedures, processes and culture in place, you are at risk of making things worse.”

In this solo episode, Angie explores the dangers of tokenism, both to the individual and to organisations. She invites you to ask why you want representation, and to consider how to ensure that true representation avoids tokenism.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/tokenism-vs-representation-and-why-you-may-not-want-either

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Colour Blindness Does Not Exist!

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“Our colourblindness attempts to sanitise, through our intention, the very reliable and very lived impact of the significance of colour in the lives of many people who are racialized as black or brown. Because colourblindness ignores the persistence of racial discrimination and the lack of equity experienced in the day to day lives of people who hold racialized identities.”

In this solo episode, Angie explores why the ideas of neutrality and colourblindness in leadship are problematic. She proposes some tips to consider for yourself when confronting colourblindness and the supremacy of whiteness in your own thinking, and developing colour consciousness for yourself.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/colour-blindness-does-not-exist

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Wanna Know The Limits of Diversity Training?

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“When we say that we need to run diversity training, what we actually do is reassert the centre ground. We say we need to train people who don't hold minoritized identities, (the centre ground (everybody who we understand)) on all of those people who do have minoritized identities (those at the margins (everybody that we don't understand)). So what it becomes is a reassertion of the idea that there can be a centre ground, when in actual fact, it's kind of an impossibility. If we are talking about diversity, the question always has to be, diverse from what? Diverse from WHO?”

In this solo episode, Angie questions the limits of ‘diversity training’ that focuses on othering minoritised groups, and instead suggests that DEI training that examines ourselves has longer lasting effects within an organisation.

In the latter part of the episode, Angie poses some questions to ask yourself next time you run training for and about minoritised people.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/wanna-know-the-limits-of-diversity-training

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Carla Whelan

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Carla Whelan, Angie Browne) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Carla Whelan, Chief Executive Officer at Empower Trust, about how her experience of school has informed her teaching and leadership practice.

Following numerous roles, advisory positions and leadership experiences Carla moved into Headship in 2013 and then into the Executive Director of Education role in 2020.

She joins Empower Trust as CEO in September 2023.

Carla mentions ‘Intelligent Accountability: Creating the conditions for teachers to thrive’ by David Didau

Connect with Carla on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-whelan-36a10455

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-carla-whelan

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

The Language of Luminaries

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"What I have realised over this summer break, which itself has been a liminal space between everything that I worked on last year, and everything that has come together for the year ahead, what I've realised and come to realise, is that my practice has developed, my leadership training has developed into me facilitating liminal spaces for others, in order that they can emerge out of that space, knowing the first step that they are going to take towards lighting the way."

In this solo episode, Angie explores her current thinking on the liminal space between dusking and dawning, and how this informs her thinking on luminary practice.

References -
Lighting the Way: The Case for Ethical Leadership in Schools, by Angela Browne
Illuminate, by Nancy Duarte
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, by Haruki Murakami
Anne Janzer - book coach
Richard Rohr

You can find out more about Angie and the Being Luminary programme at www.beingluminary.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-language-of-luminaries

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

The Melanated Mastermind - Unpacked!

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"Once we dispense with the timeline, and the expectation that, you know, things are going to happen on a particular timeline, we can actually position ourselves in ways that make us feel excited about what's going to happen next. So our goals no longer feel impossibly hard to achieve. It becomes actually, what a journey, I'm excited about the journey. I wonder what's going to happen along the way?"

In this solo episode, Angie unpacks her programme The Melanated Mastermind, which is enrolling now.

You can find out more about the programme here www.beingluminary.co.uk/work-with-us

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-melanated-mastermind-unpacked

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myth-of-meritocracy

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

This Work Never Stops! The CQ Workshop

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"Because I do this work as my leadership in the world, there is no off switch to it. In many ways, it's because I have become expert, adept, completely at one with constantly scanning the horizon for what's going on in the world, and constantly trying to make sense of it."

In this solo episode, Angie guides you through six questions to ask yourself when encountering news stories, to develop your DEIJ Cultural Quotient. To participate fully in the workshop, you will need something to make notes with.

The questions are as follows -

What is in the injustice I witness in this story?
Where do I feel the injustice in my body? Where does this story hit me?
Can I work out why this story hits me in this way?
What relevance does this case or this narrative have to my own work and my context?
What traces of this dynamic do I witness in my work, or in my practice, or in my own organisation?
What notes would a luminary make at this point - policy notes, procedure notes, practice notes?

Find out more about the Virtual DEI Summit- https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6490a078e9d7661ddee3f214

Angie's website - www.beingluminary.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myth-of-meritocracy

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

The Myth of Meritocracy

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"The idea of meritocracy validates inequality by putting an enormous amount of emphasis on skill and hard work. And it continues to propagate the belief that success hinges on personal determination and progress, brushing aside all of those intrinsic societal factors, all of those nuances. And it both implies a lack of competence, or inherent laziness in those who don't achieve as much as others. And that's something we should all find grossly offensive."

In this solo episode, Angie explores the idea of meritcracy, and why we need to examine our beliefs that everyone can achieve what they want if they put their mind to it.

Find out more about the Virtual DEI Summit- https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6490a078e9d7661ddee3f214

Angie's website - www.beingluminary.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myth-of-meritocracy

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

The 2023 DEI Virtual Summit

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"Now, I feel more so than ever, that diversity, equity inclusion work is just good leadership. So as we patrol the border between now and next, what we're also patrolling is the border between the kind of leader that would have been the kind of leader that we want to become. And this new leader doesn't do DEI as an extra thing. Rather, everything they do is infused with an understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion."

In this solo episode, Angie introduces the 2023 DEI Virtual Summit.

Find out more - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6490a078e9d7661ddee3f214

Angie's website - www.beingluminary.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-2023-dei-virtual-summit

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Does it really 'get to be easy'?

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"Life does not always get to be easy. And for those of us who are, you know, have existed with the high tolerance levels for a life that hasn't been easy, that are existing with these continually minoritized identities, you know, deliberately saying these identities have been minoritized by a centre ground, if you live with these identities doesn't always get to be easy. And although we can change our thoughts about our lives, we can change our thoughts about our circumstances, that doesn't mean that it gets to be easy."

In this solo episode, Angie questions the popular coaching assumption that 'life gets to be easy' and links this toxic positivity to the concept of colour blindness.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/does-it-really-get-to-be-easy

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Masterclass: Luminary Listening

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 09:55:12 +0000

In this episode, Angie expands on her approach to receiving feedback, as a leader, and describes why calling detractors 'haters' is unhelpful.

This Masterclass was recorded live on Instagram.

More lives from Angie can be found at her IG account - @angelambrowne

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/masterclass-luminary-listening

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Rebecca Leek

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Rebecca Leek, Angie Browne) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this wide ranging conversation, Angie talks to Rebecca Leek about how her faith as a Quaker informs her teaching, why schools in Britain don't engage well with faith, sexism in British culture, and the challenge of being neurodivergent and contentious in the education system.

Find Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaLeek_

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-rebecca-leek

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Telling my story, with Richard O'Neill

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Richard O'Neill) — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"If we look at it in plain and simple terms, then some people will ask you to be part of something because of, of your ethnicity. You know, because you are this, this ethnicity, and it's exotic or interesting. But, you know, and then sometimes you might need to do that. So, very often, I'll be described as a Romani writer. And that might serve the purpose of that particular thing. But actually, in reality, am I a very good storyteller? Am I a reasonably good writer who just happens to be Romani? Or am I a Romani writer? Or a Romani Storyteller? That's, that's a conundrum"

In this episode distilled Angie talks to Richard O’Neill about his nomadic childhood as a member of the Romani community, and the prejudices he has experienced in life and work.

Richard O’Neill is an internationally acclaimed performance Storyteller, Author and Playwright. He was born and brought up in large traditional, fully nomadic Romani Gypsy family, travelling throughout the North of England and Scotland. His roots are also to be found in the coal mining communities of the North East having family members who worked down the pits. This co-cultural upbringing is reflected in his creative work. As Richard says,’Gypsy in my heart and coal dust in my veins’.

Richard grew up working alongside his father and extended family, a keen learner he picked up many of the old skills including peg and spoon making just as they were dying out. Skills he now passes on to others through educational projects in schools and colleges.

Find out more about Richard on his website - www.richardthestoryteller.weebly.com

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

The full episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-richard-oneill

A transcript of this episode can be found at

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Mixed messages, with Sarah Doneghy

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Sarah Doneghy, Angie Browne) — Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"My mom is white and English. And my dad is black and American. And he grew up in segregation in West Virginia. And I really don't think either of them expected me to experience racism. .. When I got older when I was 12, 11/12/13 and these kids were telling me, 'Don't let your dad pick you up. We can't let my parents know he's black. Don't tell them you're black'. I didn't tell my parents any of that because I knew at that point, that was gonna hurt them. You know, and so I didn't share that with them. Maybe I should have I don't know."

In this distilled episode, Angie talks to Sarah Doneghy about the nuances of mixed race experience and being stereotyped as an angry black woman.

Sarah Doneghy is an actor, writer, and performance artist. She is the creator and host of Mixed Messages – a show where each episode a guest discusses their personal Mixed-Race experience. Her one person show, Mixed Nut, played at the People’s Improv Theater and has been featured in Mixed American Life, iCelebrateDiversity, and Multiracial Media. Her writing can be seen in The Washington Post, Vox, and Black Excellence.

Twitter: @sarahdnycity
Website: sarahdoneghy.com
Talk show: Mixed Messages with Sarah Doneghy

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

The full episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-sarah-doneghy

A transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-mixed-messages-with-sarah-doneghy

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Holding multiple truths, with Penny Rabiger

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Penny Rabiger) — Thu, 11 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000

"Our childhood was kind of framed with violence and neglect and struggle. But also alongside that there were kind of riches in terms of freedom, art, music, friendships...I think my origin story is a lot about holding two truths or multiple truths - dualities, juxtaposition."

In this distilled episode, Penny Rabiger explores her origin story, as the child of a Jewish mother in North London, and how she navigates whiteness in her DEI work.

You can listen to the full episode here - https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-penny-rabiger

Penny Rabiger is an independent consultant. She was a primary and secondary school teacher for 10 years and has been working with schools, MATs, social enterprises, charities and start ups in the education sector since 2007. She was one of the founding directors of The Key for School Leaders, Head of Membership at Challenge Partners, and Director of Engagement with the Finnish edtech organisation, Lyfta. Penny is a school governor at a north London primary school, Trustee on a south London multi-academy trust board, member of the Haringey BAME achievement group and a co-founder of the BAMEed Network. Penny is a PhD candidate with the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality, a coach on the Anti-Racist School Award and develops content for our professional learning programmes.

Follow Penny on Twitter - @Penny_Ten

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-holding-multiple-truths-with-penny-rabiger

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Pivoting Into The Unknown With As Much Grace And Peace As I Can Muster

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 4 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"I allow myself the thoughts of doubt, but these are not self-isolating thoughts. No, I make these thoughts hold hands with others. I make them connect with thoughts like 'things are always working out', like 'there are amazing opportunities around the corner', with thoughts like, 'how truly lucky you are.'

In times like these, there is an opportunity for us all to face down misery, turmoil and strife with grace and peace, and I invite you to try it. As Rob Bell says, if we stumble or fall, 'wisdom is always around the corner'. If we listen hard enough, she'll tell us exactly how to act, how to pivot, and how to meet what is coming with as much grace and peace as we can muster."

In this solo episode, Angie explores her personal journey from anxiety towards peace.

You can read the full transcript here - https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/pivoting-into-the-unknown-with-as-much-grace-and-peace-as-i-can-muster

and you can read the original blog post here - https://www.angelabrowne.co.uk/blog/pivoting-into-the-unknown-with-as-much-grace-and-peace-as-i-can-muster

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick.
The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Announcing our Virtual Summit

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"I feel like maybe disruption, maybe disorder, maybe some degree of changing and a little bit of chaos, even, it's just the way that we live. But in that we have the opportunity to cling on to things that are really sure that are really secure. And there is nothing short or secure than our own sense of ourselves. Because that's what we were born with, we walk with it every day, we hold it, whether we like it or we want to change it is a different matter. But we all are here with a sense of ourselves. And so I've been looking into the future and trying to work out how I can bring people together to commune around identity in really deep ways and meaningful ways a bit like the community project, but also in ways that continue to be innovative and continue to be inspirational."

In this short solo episode, Angie talks about her community project This Is How We Look When We Lead and how it inspired her Virtual Summit, which is coming soon.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/announcing-our-virtual-summit

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick.
The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Updates and Expansions

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"I'm trying to recognise that I have been able to bring a body of work into the world that benefits from being shared and interpreted and articulated by others. And also just to really see the impact of becoming the bottleneck for all of that getting out into the world. There's something of ego in there isn't there, there's something of hubris like, Oh, I'm the only person that can do this. That also sits in there. And I've been working in exploring that as well as I expand into the next level of myself and also, as the business expands into the next level of it being."

In this solo episode, Angie explores the expansion of Being Luminary and how her thoughts and feelings have changed with it.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/updates-and-expansions

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick.
The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: DEI in practice with Steffan Griffiths

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Steffan Griffiths) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

“I think the idea of it being a golden ticket to being an insider, has already gone. And I think that's a good thing. I mean, I don't have a problem with it. And I think one of the big challenges for the independent sector is, is to ensure that we are fully integrated in society. And we are a force for good both institutionally and for the individuals that we send out into the world.”

In this distilled episode, Angie talks to Steffan Griffiths about how he approaches DEI work while holding a lot of privileges. They also talk about how Norwich School dealt with an open letter about racist incidents in the school, and the positive steps Steffan has taken to make the school more diverse and inclusive.

Steffan Griffiths has been Headteacher at Norwich School since September 2011. After reading Classics at University College, Oxford, he taught at Tonbridge School (1995-1999) and Eton College (1999-2006). In 2006, he was appointed to the role of Usher (principal deputy head) at Magdalen College School, Oxford. Steffan also holds a first-class honours English Literature degree from the Open University.

https://www.norwich-school.org.uk/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

The full episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-steffan-griffiths
A transcript for this shorter episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-dei-in-practice-with-steffan-griffiths

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Doing something with Robin Bevan

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Robin Bevan, Angela Browne) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

"If you do nothing, that is a political act. If you sit on the sidelines, and you are not engaged in using the talents that you have, ultimately for the well being of others, then you're actually contributing to maintaining the status quo, you're not seeking change."

In this distillled episode Angie talks to Robin Bevan, Headteacher at Southend High School for Boys. They talk about Robin’s background in trade unionism and non-Conformist religion, about using his privilege to speak up for others, and how his school is focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Robin served as National President (2020/21) of the National Education Union: Europe’s largest education trade union. He has been an influential national campaigner on funding, workload and pay. He is also a Patron of the Institute of School Business Leadership.

A regular presenter in workshops and conferences: he has developed approaches on organisational leadership that have been transformational in school culture. He has a strong commitment to evidence-based practice: applying educational research into the classroom to enhance learning. He completed his doctorate at the University of Cambridge in conjunction with the ESRC’s Teaching & Learning Research Programme; and is a founding fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching.

You can contact Robin at enquiries@shsb.org.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

The full episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-robin-bevan

A transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-doing-something-with-robin-bevan

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Making progress with Cheryl Giovannoni

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Cheryl Giovannoni, Angie Browne) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

“This is exciting, energising stuff. And while it's difficult, we shouldn't be cowed by that. Because it's through the difficulty that we will make real progress and start to chip away at some very embedded and deep issues that just need to have a light shone on them and that's why we should approach it in a very positive way”

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Cheryl Giovannoni about growing up in South Africa, the DEI work that the Girls’ Day School Trust is engaged in and the work that is still to be done.

Cheryl Giovannoni joined the Girls’ Day School Trust as CEO in 2016. Born and brought up in South Africa, Cheryl’s first career saw her leading some of the world’s largest companies in the advertising and creative industries in the WPP Group. She was CEO of boutique design agency Coley Porter Bell, European President of global brand consulting firm Landor Associates, and UK CEO of advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather London.

Cheryl has spent much of her career supporting women in the workplace, helping them thrive and push the boundaries, often in male dominated industries. Over many years, she has dedicated time to mentoring people from all walks of life, in the GDST family and through the WACL mentoring programme.

She is passionate about the power of education to solve the world’s most intractable problems, and the role women play in creating an equal and better world for all.

Find out more about Cheryl - https://www.gdst.net/about-us/our-chief-executive/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

The full episode with Cheryl can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-cheryl-giovannoni

The transcript for this episode is available at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-making-progress-with-cheryl-giovannoni

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Another chance to hear: The Myth of Thick Skin

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Trigger warning - this podcast contains depictions of both physical and emotional torture and pain. Listener discretion is advised.

Somebody asked me recently, what I thought might be different about my life, had I been born in a different skin in less brown skin? And my immediate response was, how could I possibly know? We none of us really know, do we, what the other person experiences. But the thought of not experiencing this life, as someone with brown skin has never really occurred to me, has never really been something that I have tried to inhabit. It would never be something that I could ever walk through, you know, what would a day be like? What would a week be like? I have no idea. What I did think, though, was that there have been some peak experiences. And by peak, I mean bad peak, not good peak. There have been some peak experiences that have really, as the kids say, grind my gears. And one of those is the felt sense that somehow I could cope with things more easily than my peers. And perhaps that I could withstand more emotional pain than my peers, or at least that there was somehow societally an expectation that I could…

Read Linda Villarosa’s article - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/racial-differences-doctors.html

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myth-of-thick-skin

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Penny Rabiger

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Penny Rabiger, Angie Browne) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"I think as a white woman in this field, there's just so much that one has to try to be mindful of. And I think holding on to this notion that I will be good is just, it's not helpful. Right? Of course, I try to do no harm. I try to be self aware. But there are layers and layers. So I do need people to reflect back. But I also need to be self reliant and responsible and not just expect other people to carry me along and explain and educate me. So I think there's a responsibility and an awareness and an alertness and a need to also just go away and reflect and regroup and sort of just try to understand. But I think, yes, the social construction of everything is the thing that that most speaks to me in this work."

In this episode Angie talks to Penny Rabiger about her traumatic childhood, her rediscovery of her Jewishness and life in Israel, and her ongoing research and work in anti-racist activism.

Follow Penny on Twitter - @Penny_Ten

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-penny-rabiger

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Leading change, with Russell Hobby

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Russell Hobby) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000

“There are thousands of school leaders and teachers doing those sorts of things every day. And if they weren't, this country would be a lot worse place for this and we don't see it, reward it. I think government takes it for granted that this sort of glue is there. In many ways it sort of uses it, I think, but if we funded it properly, and resourced it and respected it that way, this could be a very powerful force for our country.”

In this distilled episode, Angie talks to Russell Hobby about the social impact of good school leadership and how Teach First approaches DEI.

Russell joined Teach First as CEO in September 2017, building on more than 15 years developing and promoting leadership in schools. Prior to joining Teach First, Russell was General Secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and before that worked as a management consultant, helping found Hay Group’s education practice.

Russell serves as a trustee of Fair Education Alliance and Teach for All UK Charity Board, as well as participating as a Community Board Member for Digital Poverty Alliance. Russell recently joined the Education Committee at the Royal Society. Russell was awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2022

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-leading-change-with-russell-hobby

The full interview can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-russell-hobby

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

A Day in the Life of Angie Browne

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In this solo episode, Angie shares an intimate portrait of a day in her life.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/a-day-in-the-life-of-angie-browne

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick.
The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Richard O'Neill

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Richard O'Neill, Angie Browne) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000

“Every adult in school is getting paid to be there, including me, the kids are not. They don't get anything out of it. And if they're disengaged from their education, from the learning in that school, they're getting less than nothing. Imagine if somebody said to you as an adult, now, here's the thing, you go to this place, it's not very good for you. You just don't want to be there all day. And maybe it's giving you some kind of anxiety as well on top, and you don't get anything out of it. Why would you go? You know, I see adults, talking about schools,as professionals who say the school is toxic, and they cannot wait to get out of it. If you're a child in a toxic school, you can't get out of it. You've got no power. An adult you can walk. As a child, you can't. And that's what always concerns me. I've been that child in a school thinking, what am I doing here? What is the point of this?”

In this episode Angie talks to Richard O’Neill about his nomadic childhood as a member of the Romani community. They explore the prejudices he has experienced in life and work, and the stories he chooses to tell.

Find out more about Richard on his website - www.richardthestoryteller.weebly.com

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-richard-oneill

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Recognising privilege with Claire Bloor

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Claire Bloor) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 11:31:41 +0000

'For so many people in my generation who were raised with that kind of colorblind approach, they've always thought there's not no racism at all, but they haven't realised that they've internalised so much of it. Because it is in all, it's in the media, it's in the culture, it's all in there. So it's for us about kind of trying to say to people, it's okay to see that now. And we need to start talking about it, and having really deep meaningful conversations about it, and how that might be impacting on the work that we're doing.'

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Claire Bloor about her 'colourblind' upbringing in Ireland, her work with First Nations people in Australia, and her move to working with victims of sexual violence in the UK.

Claire has over 20 years’ experience working in the charity sector starting her career in Dublin as a caseworker working with homeless people, she has gone on to manage a broad range of support services in both the UK and Australia including youth justice, employment, training, education, and Aboriginal programs.

Find more information about SARSAS at www.sarsas.org.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-recognising-privilege-with-claire-bloor

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Sarah Doneghy

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Sarah Doneghy, Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"I found that when I was acting, there were no, I had to audition with monologues. And there were no monologues written for me, for a mixed girl. So I'm like, Well, I'm writing it. And then I was getting asked the What are you? questions so many times when I would go into auditions, that I wrote a monologue, and I it was called, I'm mixed and I walked in the room. They're like, Do you have a monologue? I was like, yes. And it started just to answer all the questions that it consists of, What are you? I'm mixed black and white. So that's how it started."

In this episode, Angie talks to Sarah Doneghy about her experience of growing up mixed in West Virginia, moving to New York, and her writing and performance work. They explore the nuances of mixed race experience and why mixed stories need to be shared more.

Twitter: @sarahdnycity
Website: sarahdoneghy.com
Talk show: Mixed Messages with Sarah Doneghy

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-sarah-doneghy

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Creative collaboration with Darren Chetty

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Darren Chetty, Angie Browne) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000

"We're so sort of conditioned to think of writing as this solitary thing where one person tells you how it is - that collaboration is seen as, as less interesting."

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Darren Chetty about his varied family background in Wales, the Netherlands and South Africa, and his focus on collaboration through his disparate work in anti racism in primary schools, academic writing, philosophy of education, Hip Hop Ed and DEI consultancy.

Darren Chetty taught in London primary schools for twenty years before becoming a Teaching Fellow at UCL Institute of Education. Darren’s award-winning research focuses on philosophy for children, multiculturalism and racism. He is the author of the essay ‘You Can’t Say That! Stories Have to be About White People’ in the British Book Award-shortlisted anthology The Good Immigrant, edited by Nikesh Shukla. Darren reviews and writes about children’s literature for Books for Keeps and is an educational consultant.

Twitter @RapClassroom

https://ioe-ac.academia.edu/DarrenChetty

Welsh (Plural), edited by Darren Chetty

Wasafiri Magazine

How to Disagree, Darren Chetty and Adam Ferner

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-creative-collaboration-with-darren-chetty

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Happy New Year and The Melanated Mastermind

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000

"I have had no reason to achieve the success that I have, to achieve the confidence that I have, to enjoy the life that I have. There is no reason that that should have happened to me, and it can't happen to you. And that's why I've developed this programme. That's why I want to work with you. Because I want you to feel what that feels like, as a woman of colour in your workplace, in your life, to show up and feel like you're in complete control of your destiny is just, it's just luminary."

In this solo episode, Angie shares her excitement about her new programme, The Melanated Mastermind. A five-month group programme for women of colour in education.

Find out more about The Melanated Mastermind - https://www.angelabrowne.co.uk/melanated-mastermind

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-new-year-and-the-melanated-mastermind

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Robin Bevan

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Robin Bevan, Angela Browne) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000

“I kind of realised that, probably from the age of maybe 15/16/17, that if you have advantage, if you have power, whether it is there by virtue of merit, or whether it's there by virtue of the way society is organised, that you can either use that power that influence that voice, to help transform the world into the world that you want to see. Or you can use it to shore things up to your own advantage. And although that's a kind of fairly bleak, split between the two, I also became convinced that if you do nothing, that is a political act. If you if you sit on the sidelines, and you are not engaged in using the talents that you have, for the ultimately for the well being of others, then you're actually contributing to maintaining the status quo, you're not seeking change.“

In this episode Angie talks to Robin Bevan, Headteacher at Southend High School for Boys. They talk about Robin’s background in trade unionism and non-Conformist religion, about using his privilege to speak up for others, and how his school is focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

You can contact Robin at enquiries@shsb.org.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-robin-bevan

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

A Being Luminary Masterclass: Listening to Your Stakeholders

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

‘When was the last time you asked young people about identity and about how safe they feel to bring their identity into school. Because that's the starting point to mitigating attrition of both students and staff.’

In this masterclass episode, Angie focuses on listening to your stakeholders, particularly on issues of race. She discusses how to narrow the gap between pupils’ perception of racist incidents and staff perceptions, and invites you to consider how your own school would address such issues.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/a-being-luminary-masterclass-listening-to-your-stakeholders

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

A Being Luminary Masterclass: Develop Your Team

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

“Our ability to weather storms in our schools, I believe, rests on our ability to have skilful, and confident conversations with all of our stakeholders”

In this masterclass episode, Angie presents a strategy for developing an SLT that can navigate stormy weather, going beyond just being good people to gain a DEI Intellectual Quotient leading to a DEI Emotional Quotient through deliberate practice.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/a-being-luminary-masterclass-develop-your-team

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick.
The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Steffan Griffiths

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Steffan Griffiths, Angie Browne) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Steffan Griffiths about how he approaches DEI work while holding a lot of privileges. They also talk about how Norwich School dealt with an open letter about racist incidents in the school, and the positive steps Steffan has taken to make the school more diverse and inclusive.

https://www.norwich-school.org.uk/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-steffan-griffiths

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Cheryl Giovannoni

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Cheryl Giovannoni, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Cheryl Giovannoni about growing up in South Africa, and being a South African in Britain. They also discuss what makes girls’ schools valuable, and the DEI work that the Girls’ Day School Trust is engaged in.

She is passionate about the power of education to solve the world’s most intractable problems, and the role women play in creating an equal and better world for all.

Find out more about Cheryl - https://www.gdst.net/about-us/our-chief-executive/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-cheryl-giovannoni

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Russell Hobby

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Russell Hobby, Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Russell Hobby about his origin story, from PPE at Oxford, to trade union head to leading Teach First. They discuss the social impact of good school leadership and how Teach First approaches DEI.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-russell-hobby

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Claire Bloor

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Claire Bloor, Angie Browne) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Claire Bloor about her work with First Nations people in Australia, and her move to working with victims of sexual violence in the UK. They discuss the need to embrace intersectionality in working with women, and how being luminary can transform an organization.

Find more information about SARSAS at www.sarsas.org.uk

Claire mentions the work of Reni Eddo-Lodge http://renieddolodge.co.uk/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-claire-bloor

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Darren Chetty

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Darren Chetty, Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

“I remember talking to my PhD supervisor at the time, and saying I'm really getting fed up with being the angriest person in the room. And his response was, you need to find yourself some new rooms.”

In this episode Angie talks to Darren Chetty about his origin story, including his varied family background in the Netherlands and South Africa, and his focus on collaboration through his disparate work in anti racism in primary schools, academic writing, philosophy of education, Hip Hop Ed and DEI consultancy.

Twitter @RapClassroom

https://ioe-ac.academia.edu/DarrenChetty

Welsh (Plural), edited by Darren Chetty

Wasafiri Magazine

How to Disagree, Darren Chetty and Adam Ferner

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-darren-chetty

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In Focus: Angie's Origin Story

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Clare Stewart-Hall) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

"I often think I developed a way of being that is quite convenient, but actually on reflection, I think I was already destined to be that person. But notice, when I look back on how helpful that chameleon like aptitude was, as I made my way through school, because I was very able to put people at ease, very able to make people feel as though my race was not going to cause them any problem."

In this distilled episode, Angie reflects on her childhood and first teaching experience, in coversation with Claire Stewart-Hall.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

Listen to the full episode - Season 2 Episode 3 https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/angies-origin-story

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-angies-origin-story

This episode was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

So what is The Being Luminary Programme?

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

‘I really want schools to be places that shine a light on their own challenges in DEI and that shine a light on their own great practice because I believe that that kind of unrelenting focus and that willingness to look at every dark corner will change communities, will change society, will change individuals who work in organisations and will allow organisations to innovate in as yet unimagined ways. I think luminary organisations are great for the world. And the organisations that embrace this work boldly, are some of the most creative, curious, courageous and exciting places to work.’

In this solo episode, Angie gives you an insight into the thinking behind the Being Luminary Programme and outlines how the programme works within schools and colleges.

Find out more about the Being Luminary Programme at www.angelabrowne.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-consulting

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/so-what-is-the-being-luminary-programme

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Following the breadcrumbs

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Clare Stewart-Hall, Angie Browne) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

‘Just like every other story has been partial and imperfect, just like the coloniser story has been partial and imperfect, I give myself licence to tell a partial and imperfect story about myself’

This episode is part two of Angie’s conversation with her long time friend and colleague Claire Stewart-Hall.

They discuss the contributions that Angie’s previous roles have made to her current practice, modelling flexibility and reflection, self care, deciding what to let in, and Angie’s commitment to aesthetics.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/following-the-breadcrumbs

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Angie's Origin Story

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Clare Stewart-Hall, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

“I think I'm more taken by the breathtaking nature of what would happen if we just decentralised some of those voices, those activities that are currently dominated by the majority And I've become increasingly aware of just how brilliant people are.”

In this episode, the tables are turned, and Angie is interviewed by her long time friend and colleague Claire Stewart-Hall.

They discuss Angie’s origin story, from her childhood move from North London to Devon, through her teaching career to her motivation to work in the DEI space.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/angies-origin-story

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In Defence of DEI

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000

'In a perfect world, diversity, equity and inclusion would be an aspirational goal in any society, any classroom, any workplace.'

This is a really short episode because I wanted to make an audio recording of a recent newsletter that has gone out from Being Luminary towers. And it's because it's been on my mind over the last couple of weeks. The newsletter itself was a response to some critique I had from a friend about the relevance and importance of diversity, equity and inclusion work. The feeling from my friend was that not only was this work not relevant or important, but that it was dangerous. And so I wanted to respond to that, and put a newsletter out to that effect earlier this week. And so this is for those of you that would rather ingest your material through your ears. And for those of you that are not signed up to the newsletter, and if so, why not? If you do want to sign up to the newsletter, by the way, just head over to my website and click Sign Up to Newsletter.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-defence-of-dei

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and

Emily Crosby Media

What do you think?

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

‘The system really needs to build in more accountability for it to do its work properly, and then to hold us to account for our silence and our avoidance of what are clearly institutional issues.’

I've been reflecting this week on the murder of Chris Kaba. And thinking about how two years ago, people were very, very exercised about the murder of George Floyd. There's been relatively little notice taken of Chris Kaba in this country, somewhat overshadowed by the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II and so it's just given me pause, really, again to think about race, and how we talk about race and how we acknowledge the deep, existing abiding racism that exists in many of our institutions.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/what-do-you-think

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Looking forward to Season 2

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A quick update from Angie, about Season 2 of Being Luminary, which begins on Thursday 6th October 2022.

Make sure you follow the podcast, wherever you're listening, so that you don't miss the new episodes coming soon.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/looking-forward-to-season-2

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music is by Martin Austwick.

The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Confident leadership with Will Smith

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Will Smith, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

‘If you haven't got someone symbolising the strength and power of diversity, as well as having the systems to back it up. It fails, it doesn't work. Whenever we're doing anything, and whenever we're producing anything, we say why’

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Will Smith, CEO of Greenshaw Learning Trust, about using experience to motivate change, and bringing people onboard by embracing diversity of opinions and explaining why.

Will Smith is a Physics teacher, and was leader of the PiXL network for a number of years. He is now Chief Executive Officer of Greenshaw Learning Trust, a multi academy trust of over 20 schools. www.greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

Listen to the full episode - Episode 12 https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-will-smith

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-will-smith

This episode was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

In focus: Creating inclusive culture, with Abby Bayford

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne, Abby Bayford) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“There never is a barrier; it's only a perceived barrier”

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, a national multi-academy trust, about discovering that difference can be talked about, and should be shared by the people who experience it.

Abby has been a qualified teacher for 14 years, working in and supporting a range of schools in the Midlands. Abby now leads on people development across all directorates for all employees at Academy Transformation Trust. Abby has been invited to share this work at national events; she has also written for national publications on CPD design principles.

Find out more about Abby www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/our-team/abby-bayford

Hear more in Episode 10 - www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-abby-bayford

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-abby-bayford

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne.

Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

In focus: Negotiating boundaries with Claire Stewart-Hall

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne, Claire Stewart) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

"There have been thresholds in my life where I have actually dug into what I've thought, rather than be binary. I obviously got through, I did it through education. So I learned about the history of lesbian and gay and trans people. I learned about women's history, I learned about black history. And I learned that people have always navigated those boundaries, and those thresholds and created lives for themselves."

In this episode distilled episode, Angie talks to Claire Stewart-Hall founder of Equitable Coaching. Claire served as a leader in schools in the UK for twenty years in urban areas of economic disadvantage and poverty and has experience of supporting creativity, positivity and self-organising systems to enable positive cultures to grow.

You can find the full episode here - Episode 8 - In Conversation with Claire Stewart-Hall

Find out more about Claire on her website - www.equitablecoaching.com

Follow here on Twitter @clairerising and @equitablecoach1

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-negotiating-boundaries-with-claire-stewart-hall

This podcast was presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

In focus: Nurturing inclusion with Dave Baker

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Dave Baker, Angie Browne) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

"I've had to have a lot of conversations. I've been to a lot of funerals. But it's really important to do that stuff. And to be able to talk about it and support people through those situations, and being able to write to them and have the conversation rather than shy away from it and say to other people, you need to do that."

In this distilled episode Angie talks to Dave Baker, CEO of the Olympus Academy Trust. They discuss the influence of Dave’s childhood in a busy vicarage on his leadership style, and his approach to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion within his organization.

You can find the full episode here - Episode 7

Find out more about Olympus Academy Trust here - www.olympustrust.co.uk/

Representation Matters can be found at www.repmatters.co.uk/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-dave-baker

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In focus: Finding identity with Bennie Kara

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne, Bennie Kara) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

"I haven't got the knowledge. You know, we're sharing knowledge, we're transmitting that knowledge between us, we're shaping it between us. And sometimes that comes with truths, you know, things that are hard to swallow, things that are unpalatable, to kind of keep extending this metaphor. And that's okay."

In this distilled episode, Angie talks to Bennie Kara about finding her identity in terms of both race and sexuality.

You can find the full conversation in Episode 6

Bennie Kara is a deputy headteacher in the East Midlands, specialising in curriculum, teaching and learning. She started her career in the inaugural cohort of Teach First in 2003, teaching English in East London. Since then, she has taught in four London boroughs and in South Oxfordshire, before returning to Derby.

Bennie speaks, writes and trains on diversity in the curriculum. Alongside supporting schools to diversify their curriculum, she is the author of 'A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in Schools' (Sage Education). She has written on the subject of diversity for publications such as Schools Week and the Chartered College of Teaching's Education Exchange. She is a supporter of the grassroots online movements such as @WomenEd, @BAMEednetwork and @LGBTedUK, and has featured as a keynote speaker for @DiverseEd2020 and the Team English National Conference. Bennie is also on the executive team of @SLTchat.

Find Bennie at www.diverseeducators.co.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-with-bennie-kara

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

In focus: Micro signals with Andy Buck

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Andy Buck, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“I think our beliefs about the world, yes, are are formed by the very big messages that we get. But I actually believe that they're even more informed and I don't know what the evidence is for this, this is just my view, but are even more formed by all the little things that happen to you on a day to day basis.”

In this distilled episode, Andy Buck talks about creating positive micro signals for his students and his legacy in education.

Listen to the full episode here - Being Luminary Episode 5

A geography teacher by trade, Andy went on to become a headteacher for thirteen years at two schools in east London. In the last year of headship, his school was judged outstanding in all categories and Andy was designated a National Leader of Education. In 2009 he become a Director at the National College for School Leadership, leading on the London Challenge programme. He was subsequently responsible for setting up the government's flagship Teaching Schools programme before being appointed as Managing Director at United Learning, one of the country’s largest academy groups.

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-andy-buck

Find out more about Andy at www.andybuck.org.uk
Follow Andy on Twitter @andy__buck

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

From the archive - In conversation with Alison Peacock

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Alison Peacock) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0000

“I started talking about an alternative improvement agenda that wasn't based on blaming people, wasn't based on labelling children, it wasn't based on tracking performance. It was essentially based on on openness and questioning and inventiveness and so on, that was all about a highly inclusive way of thinking about teaching and learning.”

A second chance to hear Angie talk to Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching and originator of Learning Without Limits about her motivation, her career and the future of the Chartered College of Teaching. They discuss how to ensure that our disadvantaged, minoritised, or underachieving children are not overlooked in our school, what drives those teachers who are brave enough to try to make a difference, and how can we change the culture of education for the better.

https://chartered.college/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be viewed at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-alison-peacock

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Engaging Stakeholders in DEI Work

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“When we think about parental engagement, I’m encouraging us to just sit in that space between praise and blame, and really lean into compassion and non-judgement.”

In this solo episode of Being Luminary, Angie explores how we can cultivate fertile ground through trust, compassion and openness, to better work with parents as we strengthen our DEI work in schools. She ends with posing some questions you can use to support your work with stakeholders.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/engaging-stakeholders-in-dei-work

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick.

The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Questions We Can Ask Ourselves

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“It turned out that I could not be an innocent bystander, and the more I understood this, the more it became possible for people to ask me for help”

In this episode Angie shares five of the prompts that she gives her podcast guests, to tease out their stories, and their personal reflections on diversity, equity and inclusion work.

In doing so, she shares her own thoughts from her blog about the prompts, and encourages you to think what your answers would be.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/questions-we-can-ask-ourselves

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Recruiting with Diversity in Mind

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“Really luminary work is recalibrating around being better places to be, for everyone”

In this solo episode of Being Luminary, Angie encourages you to stop playing DEI whack-a-mole and focus on being intersectional in all aspects of recruitment and retention.

Angie highlights areas of recruitment that tend to be overlooked, and gives three practical ways to attract a more diverse talent pool.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/recruiting-with-diversity-in-mind

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

In conversation with Will Smith

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Will Smith, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Will Smith, CEO of Greenshaw Learning Trust, about using experience to motivate change, and bringing people onboard by embracing diversity of opinions and explaining why.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-will-smith

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and

Emily Crosby Media

Lest we Forget

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“At the heart of diversity, equity, inclusion work for me, is a desire to be respectful enough to know who we remember and why.”

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Buffalo, and the anniversary of the death of George Floyd, a reminder of why and for whom we do this work.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/lest-we-forget

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Abby Bayford

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Abby Bayford, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“There never is a barrier; it's only a perceived barrier”

In this episode Angie talks to Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, a national multi-academy trust, about discovering that difference can be talked about, and should be shared by the people who experience it.

Find out more about Abby www.academytransformationtrust.co.uk/our-team/abby-bayford

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-abby-bayford

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne.
Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

Loving the complexity

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 5 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Is following a framework enough when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion work? What motivates us to do the work?

In this solo episode of Being Luminary, Angie looks at why it is important to explore the culture and practice of your organization as part of DEI work, and why one size may not fit all.

Find out more about the Luminary Leadership of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programme visit www.angelabrowne.co.uk/luminary-leadership-dei

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/loving-the-complexity

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Claire Stewart-Hall

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne, Claire Stewart) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“I got comfortable with challenge, challenging spaces, challenging people, challenging, being the question asker, being the disrupter, I guess, because that's how my family viewed me. The coming out was disruptive.”

In this episode Angie talks to Claire Stewart-Hall founder of Equitable Coaching. Claire served as a leader in schools in the UK for twenty years in urban areas of economic disadvantage and poverty and has experience of supporting creativity, positivity and self-organising systems to enable positive cultures to grow.

They talk about Claire’s childhood growing up with a Protestant father and an Irish Catholic mother in 1980s England, coming out as a lesbian, and her role as a coach helping organisations to understand their racial biases. Claire and Angie explore the idea of the coach as doula for new ideas and strategies, and how to navigate equitable change through uncomfortable emotions.

Find out more about Claire on her website - www.equitablecoaching.com

Follow here on Twitter @clairerising and @equitablecoach1

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-claire-stewart-hall

This podcast was presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and

Emily Crosby Media

In conversation with Dave Baker

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne, Angela Browne, Dave Baker) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“I suppose I want to move beyond the point of staff, being nervous and feeling they can't say stuff because they're frightened, they're not going to say the right stuff, we got to get beyond that and just start to be honest about where, where we're uncomfortable, and start to confront the uncomfortable so that we can move into a different place.”

In this episode Angie talks to Dave Baker, CEO of the Olympus Academy Trust, a family of 9 schools working together within a multi-academy trust to provide the best possible educational experience and outcomes for young people in the Bristol area.

They discuss the influence of Dave’s childhood in a busy vicarage on his leadership style, and his approach to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion within his organization. Dave highlights the particular challenges that the geography and population that his Trust serves creates, and how he deals with those challenges in the glare of social and broadcast media.

Find out more about Olympus Academy Trust here - www.olympustrust.co.uk/

Representation Matters can be found at www.repmatters.co.uk/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-dave-baker

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Bennie Kara

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Bennie Kara, Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“I think luminary work … is a process of truth gathering, and acknowledging that there are truths that you might not be comfortable with. So you know, the questions you ask of yourself, as a teacher, for example - what are the truths of our workplace? What are the truths for the adults and what truths for the children and recognising the truth for someone else, might be completely different from your own truth.”

In this episode Angie talks to Bennie Kara about her work in diversity. Bennie shares her experience of feeling like an outsider to both her home and school cultures, and her early rejection of her heritage. She shares candidly about the devastation she felt when she didn’t fit in during her teacher training, and how her experiences have influenced her work in bringing people to the table.

Find Bennie at www.diverseeducators.co.uk

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-bennie-kara

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media

In conversation with Andy Buck

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Andy Buck, Angie Browne, Angela Browne) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Andy Buck about his teaching career, his regret at not being ‘out’ to the pupils in his care, and his work to build a legacy in coaching.

Since 2014, Andy has founded Leadership Matters which aims to improve the educational outcomes for pupils by supporting great leadership development. Leadership Matters is a web-based membership organisation that offers school leaders access to high quality online development tools and other leadership articles, videos and blogs.

A full transcript of this episode can be found at www.being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-andy-buck

Find out more about Andy at www.andybuck.org.uk
Follow Andy on Twitter @andy__buck

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

The Problem With Psychological Safety

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Angie Browne) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

How do we create psychological safety for people who hold marginalised and intersectional identities? How do we support people who hold these identities in bringing their voices into the organisation that we're working in creatively, in ways that will actually help our organisations develop, in ways that will actually help our organisations become luminary?

Find out more about the Luminary Leadership of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programme www.angelabrowne.co.uk/luminary-leadership-dei

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be found at being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-problem-with-psychological-safety

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

The Myth Of Thick Skin

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Trigger warning - this podcast contains depictions of both physical and emotional torture and pain. Listener discretion is advised.

Read Linda Villarosa’s article - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/racial-differences-doctors.html

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myth-of-thick-skin

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

In conversation with Alison Peacock

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angela Browne, Alison Peacock) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode Angie talks to Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching and originator of Learning Without Limits about her motivation, her career and the future of the Chartered College of Teaching. They discuss how to ensure that our disadvantaged, minoritised, or underachieving children are not overlooked in our school, what drives those teachers who are brave enough to try to make a difference, and how can we change the culture of education for the better.

https://chartered.college/

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode can be viewed at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-alison-peacock

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.

Welcome to Being Luminary

info@angelabrowne.co.uk (Angie Browne) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:38:45 +0000

Introducing Being Luminary, the new podcast from Angie Browne.

In this podcast, you are going to get to hear a combination of my thoughts on how we can be luminary. I'm going to be talking across this vast topic area of diversity, equity and inclusion. I'm going to be shining a light on the complexities of holding some of these marginalized and intersectional identities. I'm going to be talking through the lens of sex, sexual orientation, religion and belief, through the lens of age, through the lens of trans inclusion, through the lens of gender, through the lens of disability, of pregnancy and maternity. I'm going to be looking through the lens of all of those protected marginalized identities and sharing luminary practice, sharing luminary stories. I'm going to be offering provocation, and I'm going to be offering support. Because my intention is that the Being Luminary podcast becomes a safe harbour.

And you won't just be hearing from me. Over the coming months, I've got some really beautiful interviews lined up for you. The people I'm speaking to are every day, you will definitely have heard of some of them, and they would describe themselves as everyday people. But they are by no means ordinary, they are everyday, but by no means ordinary luminaries, and I hope that you're going to learn from them, I hope you're going to be inspired by them. I hope that our conversations will encourage you to decide that maybe the time has come for you to shine some light too and I want you to learn from this podcast, I want you to have some things that you can take away.

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

A full transcript of this episode is available at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-being-luminary

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.