Bite-sized conversations on inclusion, belonging and human connection, hosted by Joanne Lockwood, The Inclusive Culture Expert at SEE Change Happen. Every week Joanne sits down with a guest whose lived experience or professional practice changes how we think about work: inclusive leadership and culture change, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ and trans inclusion, disability, race and ethnicity, menopause, psychological safety and belonging. Real voices, candid stories, and practical shifts you can make on…
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In this energising episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood is joined by Dominic Colenso for a profound exploration into “Cut Through Communication.” Together, they unravel the subtleties of how to communicate with clarity, adapting to different styles and personalities, and ensuring every voice is heard. Joanne shares the value of strong storytelling and directness, while Dominic…
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood is joined by Lucy Butters to explore the nuanced art of leading with cultural intelligence. Together, they unpick how genuine inclusion requires far more than surface-level policies or token gestures. The dialogue underscores the importance of intentionality, self-awareness, and the motivation to bridge cultural differences. Joanne…
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood is joined by Michelle Steiner to explore the realities and misconceptions surrounding learning disabilities, and the nuances of building belonging through self-expression. Michelle shares the impact of encountering limiting beliefs from an early age and how societal attitudes shaped her educational journey. The conversation delves…
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood has a deeply candid conversation with guest Nancy Ferraro about the realities of resilience, trauma parenting, and overcoming shame. Nancy discusses her experience of adopting George, a child from Romania with severe special needs, revealing how expectations quickly collided with unforeseen challenges such as fetal alcohol syndrome,…
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood explores the theme of resilience and identity with guest Misbah Gulzar. Against the backdrop of cultural expectations and the evolution of societal norms, Misbah shares her journey from a strict South Asian Muslim upbringing to forging her own path, both personally and professionally. Their conversation dives into the complex…
In this thought-provoking episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood welcomes Mary Lynn Parnell for an exploration into the real meaning and lived experience of cultural agility. The conversation weaves through Mary Lynn’s extraordinary multicultural upbringing—born in the US to Haitian parents, raised in Montreal, and now settled in Spain—unpacking how her identity has been shaped by…
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Celeste Warren about equity by design and what it takes to build truly inclusive workplaces. Celeste shares formative family stories, including her father’s experience as the first Black teacher and principal in his community, and uses those lessons to explain how trust, resilience, and persistence shape her approach to…
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Andrea D. Carter about belonging as infrastructure and why it must be treated as more than a feel-good concept. The conversation draws a clear distinction between DEI as an accountability framework and belonging as the lived experience that enables people to thrive at work. Andrea explains her five indicators of belonging:…
In this episode of Inclusion Bites, Joanne Lockwood speaks with Dr. Gwen Patrone about fear, resilience and the process of living more authentically. Gwen describes how military training, professional experience and personal reflection helped her learn to slow fear down, analyse it and repurpose it into strength rather than letting it control her. The conversation also explores Gwen’s lived…
In this episode, Joanne Lockwood speaks with leadership advisor Susan Drumm about what it takes to make inclusion truly stick inside organisations. The conversation focuses on blind spots, patterns of thinking, and the way leaders can widen perspective through curiosity rather than resistance. Susan explains how tools such as the Enneagram can help teams understand differing motivations, balance…
