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Leadership in Colour from Shez Iqbal, Powered by Media For All [MEFA] - Podcast

Leadership in Colour from Shez Iqbal, Powered by Media For All [MEFA]

Leadership in Colour showcases outstanding leaders of colour sharing their personal journeys, offering valuable insights and advice, and highlights their current projects. Join us to hear from these inspiring leaders and expand your perspective on leadership.  

Media Entrepreneurship Leadership Business Coaching Management Careers Growth
Update frequency
every 25 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
23
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Episode 20 - Crap At Thinking On The Spot with Lisa GoodChild

Episode 20 - Crap At Thinking On The Spot with Lisa GoodChild

In this episode of Leadership in Colour, we sit down with Lisa Goodchild — digital entrepreneur, founder of DigiLearning, and lifelong disruptor with a story that’s as raw as it is inspiring. From a …

00:34:13  |   Fri 12 Sep 2025
Episode 19 - The Power with Demi Abiola

Episode 19 - The Power with Demi Abiola

In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, Shez Iqbal sits down with Demi Abiola, Business Investment Director at T&P Group, to talk about leadership, representation, and the real economics o…

00:41:15  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Episode 18 - Humanity Our Greatest Gift with Suresh Raj

Episode 18 - Humanity Our Greatest Gift with Suresh Raj

What if humanity — our shared capacity for empathy, connection, and courage — was the most powerful tool we have as leaders and changemakers?

In this moving episode, we explore the remarkable life of …

00:46:04  |   Fri 16 May 2025
Episode 17 - Beyond The Brief with Elizabeth Anyaegbuna

Episode 17 - Beyond The Brief with Elizabeth Anyaegbuna

In this episode, we dive into a compelling conversation with Elizabeth, who shares a refreshingly honest take on career progression, authenticity in leadership, and navigating the media industry as a…

00:38:42  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
Episode 16 - Making Being Different a Superpower with Ashley Chang

Episode 16 - Making Being Different a Superpower with Ashley Chang

Making Being Different a Superpower with Ashley Chang

What if you could reclaim 15–20 hours a month of family admin time—and finally breathe on the weekends?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with

00:41:43  |   Sat 22 Mar 2025
Episode 15 - Talk to the Person Next to You with Faisal Karmali

Episode 15 - Talk to the Person Next to You with Faisal Karmali

Ever wondered how to excel in the world of media and entertainment? Join us for an insightful episode featuring Faisal Karmali, Vice President of Digital Business Operations at Warner Bros. Discovery

00:53:00  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Episode 14 - Reflect on your experiences with Jacob Knox-Hooke

Episode 14 - Reflect on your experiences with Jacob Knox-Hooke

Have you ever wondered about the untold stories behind influential leaders? On this episode of Leadership in Colour, we sit down with Jacob Knox-Hooke, Operations Director and Co-Leader of DE&I at PH…

00:48:24  |   Sun 21 Jul 2024
Episode 13 - Children of the World with Davina Barker

Episode 13 - Children of the World with Davina Barker

Discover the secrets to success by embracing your unique journey in this thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Davina Barker, Sales Director for Digital Cinema Media. Davina shares her extraord…

00:34:46  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
Episode 12 - Dumpster Fire to Phoenix with Ally Owen

Episode 12 - Dumpster Fire to Phoenix with Ally Owen

Ever wondered about the vibrant role of diversity in leadership and why it’s crucial in the corporate world? Join me, Shez Iqbal, for an insightful and dynamic conversation with Ally Owen, the energe…

00:38:11  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Behind the scenes: Leadership in Colour - Sneaker Chat with Gary and Elaine

Behind the scenes: Leadership in Colour - Sneaker Chat with Gary and Elaine

Join us for an engaging and light-hearted sneak peek into our upcoming interview with Gary Rayneau and Elaine Dela Cruz, the dynamic duo behind Project23 and Coaches of Colour. In this delightful beh…

00:08:06  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
E11: The Coaching Special with Gary and Elaine

E11: The Coaching Special with Gary and Elaine

In this special coaching edition of Leadership in Colour, we delve into an insightful and engaging conversation with Gary Rayneau and Elaine Dela Cruz, the innovative minds behind Project23, Coaches …

00:58:24  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
E10: Your stomach isn’t a graveyard for dead animals! with Anant Joshi

E10: Your stomach isn’t a graveyard for dead animals! with Anant Joshi

Embark with us on a captivating exploration of the mind and soul of Anant Joshi, the media maven and Plant CEO pioneer. His journey from investment management to becoming a trailblazer in the ad tech…

00:49:00  |   Fri 08 Mar 2024
Bonus Episode: Food for Soul

Bonus Episode: Food for Soul

This episode of Leadership in Colour presents an unparalleled Black History Month dialogue. Clinging to the edges, we navigate a series of unexpected revelations and insightful detours, led by our di…

00:42:32  |   Sat 24 Feb 2024
E9: Follow your Gut... (but with some caveats) with Serhat Ekinci

E9: Follow your Gut... (but with some caveats) with Serhat Ekinci

Have you ever paused to marvel at the power of your heritage and how it shapes your identity? Serhat Ekinci, a charismatic figure from UNITE of OMG, joins me in this conversation which unpacks the vi…

00:50:14  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
E8: You Can't Cheat the Game with Sam Ajilore

E8: You Can't Cheat the Game with Sam Ajilore

Ever wonder how a deep appreciation for entertainment and a keen editorial eye can concoct a media empire? Sam Ajilore, did just that, transforming a school project into the widely acclaimed That Gra…

00:41:14  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
E7: Be brave and do it with Ruby Raut

E7: Be brave and do it with Ruby Raut

Have you ever wondered about the environmental impact of disposable period products? Join me as I sit down with Ruby Raut, the Co-Founder and CEO of WUKA, a brand committed to reducing the use of the…

00:44:48  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
E6: It’s all about empathy with Darren Sital-Singh

E6: It’s all about empathy with Darren Sital-Singh

What does it mean to be authentic in the creative industry? How does one navigate the tricky path of maintaining individuality while fitting into an industry notorious for its lack of diversity? Join…

00:40:31  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
E5: Just talk to each other with Ravleen Beeston

E5: Just talk to each other with Ravleen Beeston

Can you imagine working at a tech juggernaut like Microsoft for 17 years, navigating the ever-evolving terrain while staying authentic to your cultural roots? Well, get ready to meet someone who has …

00:43:39  |   Mon 16 Oct 2023
E4: People just don't get it with Collette Philip

E4: People just don't get it with Collette Philip

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Collette Philip, the visionary behind Brand by Me. Our conversation was recorded shortly after the Cannes Lions event, providing a fresh persp…

00:47:48  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
Bonus Episode - Let's Talk About South Asian Heritage Month

Bonus Episode - Let's Talk About South Asian Heritage Month

BONUS EPISODE: Some Action points following South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 

Whilst this years theme for SAHM was "Stories to tell" I wanted to deliver you a more practical conversation. I used this…

00:35:52  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
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