This special episode of The Caridon Weekly was created to honour Black History Month and to shine a light on the voices, experiences and leadership within our own team. Five colleagues from across the Caridon Group sit down for an open and heartfelt conversation about identity, pride, resilience and the realities of navigating professional life as Black men and women in the UK.They share stories from childhood to senior leadership, moments of prejudice that shaped them, moments of pride that lifted them and the leaders who inspired their journey. The discussion moves from representation and community leadership to workplace inclusion, cultural identity and the changes they hope to see in society and in our sector.At Caridon, diversity and social responsibility are not tick box exercises. They are values that guide how we hire, support, listen and create space for every individual to grow. This episode reflects the culture we strive for across the business. A place where people can bring their full selves to work and feel seen, valued and heard.Whatever your role or reason for tuning in, you will gain something from hearing these lived experiences.https://www.caridongroup.co.uk/podcast/(00:00) Introductions & What Pride Means
(02:08) When did you stand firm in your power?
(04:20) What does true leadership look like?
(07:37) Have you felt pressure to hide your identity at work?
(12:29) When have you felt proud as a black professional?
(16:39) How can workplaces genuinely celebrate cultural pride?
(21:35) Who inspires you and why?
(26:53) What would seeing someone like you in leadership have meant?
(34:32) What changes do you hope to see?
(40:10) What advice would you give the next generation?
(41:48) Final thoughts, quotes & book recommendations