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Business In Colour

Div Pillay & Sadhana Smiles
Australia
Diversity and Inclusion
Third Culture Australia
Fitted For Work
Ikuntji Artists
Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance
Inclusive Design
Victorian Multicultural Commission
First Nations
Skills Recognition
Melbourne, Australia
Nas Recovery Centre
Social Housing
ESG
Banking Partnerships
Vocational Training
Mental Health
Migration

Business In Colour is a podcast that inspires, empowers and mobilises leaders and allies to understand and act for greater diversity. Hear our stories so that you understand our journey, our experiences and our wants. We bring to you leaders who are doing incredible work in this space. We know this work is not easy, we know the challenges leaders face. Our hope is that by listening to the leaders ... more

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In this episode, Sadhana and I sit down with someone who has been in this fight long before diversity and inclusion became a corporate buzzword — and who is very much still in it.

Malini Raj grew up as one of the only culturally diverse kids in her... more

In this episode of Business in Colour, I talk with Dr. Chrischona Schmidt — an arts professional, researcher, and fierce advocate for First Nations cultural expression, who has spent more than 18 years working alongside community to elevate First nat... more

In this episode of Business in Colour, I talk with Nyachan Nyak — the visionary founder and CEO of the Nas Recovery Centre, and a purpose-led leader transforming mental health and substance use support for African communities through culturally tailo... more

In this episode of Business in Colour we talk to Dr Ashna Basu who is a psychiatry advanced trainee in Sydney. She sits on the Board of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and is the Chair of the Young branch of the Medical ... more

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Recent Guests

Malini Raj
Executive Director, Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance
Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance
Episode: EP 132 Ripples of Change/Malini Raj
Dr. Chrischona Schmidt
Leader at Ikuntji Artists, arts professional and advocate for First Nations cultural expression
Ikuntji Artists
Episode: EP 131 Allyship & Impact/Dr Chischona Schmidt
Nyachan Nyak
Visionary founder and CEO of Nas Recovery Centre
Nas Recovery Centre
Episode: EP 130 Finding Home & Healing/Nyachan Nyak
Ashna Basu
Psychiatry Advanced Trainee, health equity advocate
Public health system, New South Wales; UN speaker
Episode: EP 129 Creating Health Equity in Systems/Dr Ashna Basu
Donna DeZwart
CEO of Fitted for Work
Fitted for Work
Episode: EP 128 Purpose-led Leadership/Donna de Zwart
Sonia Sarangi
Architect; co-founder of Andever; board director at ArchiTeam and Ausdance Victoria
Andever; ArchiTeam; Ausdance Victoria
Episode: EP 127 Inclusive by Design/Sonia Sarangi
Kano Krushnadevsinh Ravalji
Founder of Third Culture Australia; Youth Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission
Third Culture Australia; Victorian Multicultural Commission
Episode: EP. 126 Young People as Knowledge Brokers/Kano Ravalji

Hosts

Div Pillay
Host; focused on leadership, diversity, and inclusion in business contexts
Sadhana Smiles
Co-host; brings expertise in leadership, inclusion, and strategic storytelling around diversity in business

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Two inspiring women sharing important conversations. Such a valuable resource

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maritza Barone
    Australia4 years ago
  • Add to your playlist

    There are many podcasts around so you need to spend your listening time wisely. This podcast is definitely one to add to the list. Thought provoking, insightful and interesting to listen too. Sadhana and Div lead a conversation with their guests which will leave you thinking and motivated to act.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTG12!!
    Australia4 years ago
  • Inspiring and Empowering!

    Div and Sadhna have such authenticity and candour in their interviews with intelligent and passionate business leaders, allies and advocates across many professions and industries. Their ability to create genuine conversations around diversity of culture and intersectionality implications is sensational - inspiring and empowering!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coretta Bessi
    Australia5 years ago
  • Business In Colour

    An hounour and exceptional interview with Div Pillay & Sadhna Smiles who have a depth of understanding on issues as layered & complex as immigration. A thoroughness of technique & interview skills brings about the best in a way that acknowledges business , Women of Colour , policy & intersectionality of gender, ethnicity & purpose .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelissaCMRC
    Australia5 years ago
  • A must listen

    Love listening to Div and Sadhana share conversations with leaders who are all doing amazing work around diversity and inclusion. Thank you for sharing these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Treated Pine
    Australia5 years ago

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High-caliber leadership insights on equity and inclusion in business.
Guests are diverse, insightful, and aligned with actionable outcomes.
Thoughtful, motivating discussions that translate to real-world impact.
Polished hosts with authentic, values-driven conversations.

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EP 132 Ripples of Change/Malini Raj
Q: Why is leadership from multicultural women often undervalued, and how can it be supported?
Leadership comes in many forms beyond loud visibility; empathy, collaboration, and lived experiences are crucial, and organizations should actively create pathways, translate non-linear experiences, and ensure decision-makers see the value of diverse leadership.
EP 132 Ripples of Change/Malini Raj
Q: What were the early allies or mentors who opened doors for you?
Multiple mentors in FinCIA and an advocate at Commonwealth Bank opened boards and roles by recognizing her capability and aligning opportunities with her values, leading to long-term leadership in multicultural advocacy.
EP 128 Purpose-led Leadership/Donna de Zwart
Q: Can you explain the core services of Fitted for Work and how they help women get and stay in work?
The organisation provides employability readiness, job search support, interview preparation, and ongoing navigation help, all tailored to each woman's story. They emphasize mentorship, resume assistance, and a wraparound approach that adapts as a woman progresses from applying for jobs to maintaining employment, with special care teams for more complex cases.
EP 127 Inclusive by Design/Sonia Sarangi
Q: What motivated you to pursue architecture despite the lack of representation in the field when you started?
Sonia explains that early exposure to space, light, and the patterns of living across cultures sparked a durable interest, and seeing pioneers like Zaha Hadid provided courage to pursue architecture despite barriers.
EP 129 Creating Health Equity in Systems/Dr Ashna Basu
Q: What changes do you want workplaces to make to advance health equity and support women and ethnic minorities?
She advocates auditing policies through an equity lens, expanding culturally safe care in both public and private systems, and creating diverse supplier models to ensure access, with menopause and financial well-being highlighted as key areas.

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What is Business In Colour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show that centers on diversity, inclusion, and social impact in business. Across recent episodes, conversations span Indigenous culture and allyship in corporate practice, culturally tailored mental health and community-led care, health equity and women's workplace inclusion, purpose-driven leadership, inclusive design for housing and urban spaces, and youth leadership in multicultural settings. Guests range from artists and architects to healthcare and social-enterprise leaders, with practical takeaways on embedding equity into strategy, partnering with communities, and turning inclusive ideals into tangible business value. Notable through-lines include long-term community engagement, ethical collaboration, and the con... more

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1. Malini Raj
2. Dr. Chrischona Schmidt
3. Nyachan Nyak
4. Ashna Basu
5. Donna DeZwart
6. Sonia Sarangi
7. Kano Krushnadevsinh Ravalji

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