Diversity is not enough

Episode 207 of the Event Industry News Podcast podcast, hosted by Event Industry News, titled "Diversity is not enough" was published on September 23, 2021 and runs 32 minutes.

September 23, 2021 ·32m · Event Industry News Podcast

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Summary

Having worked in events for 15-years, Lauralee Whyte moved from experiential marketing towards the content construct, focused on sourcing speakers and talent. Having seen, and drawn from, the shallow waters of practiced options, in July 2021 Lauralee launched Spectrum Speakers & Entertainers, the UK’s first diversity focused content bureau. In this episode, she discusses the motivation behind that move and why speakers at events from different backgrounds are invariably asked to talk about their experience as a minority more than anything else. Lauralee Whyte looks at learnings from lockdown, inspiration, representation and opportunity, tapping into micro-communities and working with Brixton Finishing School. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

Episode Description

Having worked in events for 15-years, Lauralee Whyte moved from experiential marketing towards the content construct, focused on sourcing speakers and talent.

Having seen, and drawn from, the shallow waters of practiced options, in July 2021 Lauralee launched Spectrum Speakers & Entertainers, the UK’s first diversity focused content bureau.

In this episode, she discusses the motivation behind that move and why speakers at events from different backgrounds are invariably asked to talk about their experience as a minority more than anything else.

Lauralee Whyte looks at learnings from lockdown, inspiration, representation and opportunity, tapping into micro-communities and working with Brixton Finishing School.

To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here.

If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

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