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 spanni...
May 08, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 ...
May 01, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 ...
Apr 25, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 Sign up for our weekly email series, Strategy Sundays. Emails go out every Sunday, offering you the chance to get to grips with...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 3
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...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 ...
Apr 03, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 Hertfords...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 7
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 implementat...
Mar 21, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 afte...
Mar 07, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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...
Feb 29, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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. S...
Feb 22, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 Sign up for our weekly ...
Feb 15, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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...
Feb 12, 2024•6 min
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.co...
Feb 08, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 83
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.simpleca...
Feb 01, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 82
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.simpl...
Jan 25, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 81
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...
Jan 18, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 80
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...
Jan 11, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 79
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 fo...
Jan 04, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 78
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 transc...
Dec 28, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 77
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 tr...
Dec 21, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 76
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 ...
Dec 14, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In this second episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts 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 w...
Dec 07, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 74
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 C...
Nov 30, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 73
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 w...
Nov 23, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 72
"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." I...
Oct 26, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 71
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. Register for your free ticket - https://www.beingluminary.co.uk/summit Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk A full transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminar...
Oct 18, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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://b...
Oct 12, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 69
"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 h...
Oct 05, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 68
