The Social Corner

"Rolling Back D.E.I Is A Mistake Many Companies Will Regret In Time" w/ Duro Oye

In 5 Years Time Gen Z Will Make Up 75% Of The Workforce? And In 2050 The Global Majority Will Make Up 50%? Are Companies Rolling Back On Their DEI Making A Mistake?
In this weeks episode, Duro Oye founder and CEO of Award Winning Social Enterprise 20/20 Levels joins Daina to talk about why the future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more critical than ever, and how his childhood experiences helped him develop essential skills in business and advocacy.
As a true advocate for lasting change, Duro is expanding 20/20 Levels into a launchpad for the next generation of social entrepreneurs, while continuing to drive conversations in boardrooms as a key voice for diversity and equity.
If you want to be inspired by a true leader today, this episode is most definitely for you.
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"You Can Present The Argument Without Giving All The Answers" w/ Rachel De-Lahay

Can art frame the way we see the world, without giving us all the answers?
In this episode, Award winning Playwright and Screenwriter, Rachel De-Lahay joins Daina to explore storytelling, perspective, and the power of asking better questions, has defined her path in Theatre and Television. Known for her thought-provoking depictions of Race and Class, Rachel reflects on how growing up in Birmingham laid the foundation for stories that would go on to reach national stages and global screens.
From her award-winning debut The Westbridge to acclaimed screen work like Noughts + Crosses, she opens up on how she balances personal conviction with open-ended narratives, and how becoming a mother of two has once again shifted the lens through which she sees and tells stories. If you haven't already, subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and please like, comment and share to spread the word.
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"Unlearning Masculinity, Reclaiming Our Identity Through Books" w/ The Forum Men's Reading Club Part 2

In Part 2 of this reflective and layered conversation, the men of The Forum reading club explore how societal structures have shaped and, in many cases, distorted how men from the global majority see themselves.
They share personal experiences, from generational expectations to the quiet burdens of masculinity, and reflect on how systems built around dominance, silence, and individualism often leave little room for emotional complexity or cultural nuance.
Through books and open dialogue, they break down the ideas that helped them question, unlearn, and grow; shifting the narrative from survival to self-awareness and from isolation to connection.
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"Brotherhood, Books and Becoming" w/ The Forum Men's Reading Club

Is Masculinity defined by it's proximity to Eastern and Western Culture?
In Part 1 of this thought provoking episode of The Social Corner, Daina divulges into the thoughts, feelings and opinions of the founding members of The Forum - a transformative reading club where literature meets self-exploration.
They unpack masculinity, discuss the tension between Western competitiveness vs. Eastern communalism, and reflect on how books have shaped their identity as men whilst pushing back against the grain.
 
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"Measure Your Impact With These 3 Tools" w/ Daina Anderson Mpunzi

Is Your Work, Working?
Working hard is one thing but how can you be sure that your hard work is really paying off?
Whether you run a social or commercial business, there is added impact, monetary and brand value in being able to measure your Social Impact. That’s why in this episode Daina breaks down 3 effective ways to measure your impact to help your reporting and to support financial investment into your company.
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"I Wasn't Going To Let The System Raise My Children" w/ Jacqueline Anderson

Jacqueline Anderson is the Founder and Principal of Diamonds In The Rough Tuition Centre, alternative provision supporting children with SEND and parents through Education and Advocacy.  
In this powerful and educational episode of The Social Corner, Jacqueline opens up about growing up with undiagnosed autistic traits, and later, navigating the education system as a Black mother of a son with Autism. When traditional schooling failed to support him, she became his strongest advocate, diving deep into understanding his diagnosis, championing his needs, and creating a plan that helped him thrive.
That journey led her to found Diamonds In The Rough CIC, a tuition centre and alternative provision supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), especially those from global majority communities.
This is a story about what happens when parents step up, when systems fall short, and how one woman is building something better for our future.
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"The Past Is A Place Of Reference, Not Residency" w/ Justice Williams MBE

From a prison sentence to being awarded an MBE - Justice Williams MBE is living proof that your past doesn't define your future.
As a consummate and dynamic leader, Justice has worked with some of the leading brands across the country and built a successful career as a Business and Personal Brand Strategist and the Editor in Chief of The Black Business Magazine.
In this episode of The Social Corner, Justice joins Daina to share how she unintentionally built her personal brand whilst battling stereotypes and transforming her story.
Her journey is shaped by resilience, reinvention, and a deep desire to help women show up boldly in business and in life.
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'Learn To Leverage Your Funding' w/ Daina Anderson Mpunzi

Receiving funding is great but how do you leverage your funding to ensure the longevity of your business. In this episode, Daina shares 3 financial mindsets you can adopt to ensure your funding works for you and you’re not working for it.
If you want to ensure your organisations sustainability and just starting up, then this episode is for you...
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"Being A Disruptive Thinker Led Me To The Dominion Mandate"

From being fostered to a white family as a child, to becoming a successful Entrepreneur and Author; Akin Thomas is a leading thought leader and innovator in Disruptive Learning.
As the Founder of AKD Solutions, he has built a legacy around 'Stimulating Brilliance' for Major Global Corporations and his journey in Leadership is a monumental example of his motto that 'There Is Always Another Way' In this episode, Akin joins Daina in The Social Corner to talk about how his journey from poverty to successful Entrepreneurship has been led by his out of the box thinking, Faith and how he's now encapsulated all of that within his new book 'The Dominion Mandate'
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"Give Yourself Permission To Tune In. The Answers Are All There" w/ Vicky Campbell

Research shows that over 2 million adults in the UK are living with undiagnosed ADHD—often struggling in silence with symptoms that impact every part of their lives. For Vicky Campbell, this was her reality for years. From childhood masking to challenges in adulthood, it wasn’t until a pivotal moment that she finally took control and began rewriting her story.
In this episode, Daina sits down with Vicky—Founder of Advance Populus and a thriving HR leader—to talk about her powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation. After a successful 20-year career in the corporate world, a late ADHD diagnosis in 2023 became the turning point that changed everything. Now, through Advance Populus, Vicky helps others “move forward where they’re stuck, thrive where they’re lost, and step into their power.” Her story is one of growth, authenticity, and the freedom that comes from finally understanding yourself.
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