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Sartaj Sarkaria
Diversity and Inclusion
Beyond the Binary
Sun Youth
Hockey
Vancouver, Canada
LGBTQ+
Montreal
Poverty Relief
Disability
LGBTQIA+
Queer and Trans Health Research
Gender Inclusive Health Research

Each month, Sartaj Sarkaria, President and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion interviews a leader who is a making a difference in Canada in the field of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Over the course of a year, you will hear from an eclectic group of people who inspire change.

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Latest Episodes

Sport can foster connection and community, but for many 2SLGBTQIA+ people, it has also been a source of exclusion. In this episode of Leader Talks, we are excited to welcome  guest host Pangus Kung, Director, Initiatives and Engagement at CCDI. Pangu... more

Many organizations and researchers have the best of intentions when it comes to DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility). But creating truly inclusive systems requires going further and embracing accountability. 

In this episode of Lea... more

In this episode of Leader Talks with Sartaj Sarkaria, we sit down with, Barry Alexander and Gavin Barrett, two trailblazers in Canadian marketing, to discuss the power of embracing DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibilities) as a growth s... more

Sharing your story has the power to save the lives of iindividuals experiencing similar hardships.

In this episode of Leader Talks with Sartaj Sarkaria, we welcome Matt Kenny, the self-described ‘recovering hockey player’, marathon runner, and 2SLGB... more

What does real leadership look like when the goal is not just delivering services, but building a community where people feel seen and supported?

In the debut season of Leader Talks Podcast with Sartaj Sarkaria, we sit down with Marina Boulos-Winton... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Santana-Parrilla
From Beyond the Binary, researcher/advocate focused on gender-inclusive health research
Beyond the Binary
Episode: Season 5, Episode 4 | Guests: Julia Santana Parrilla, Heather McCain
Heather McCain
From Live Educate Transform Society, advocate and practitioner focusing on disability justice and inclusive services
Live Educate Transform Society
Episode: Season 5, Episode 4 | Guests: Julia Santana Parrilla, Heather McCain
Barry Alexander
Chief Marketing and Diversity Officer, Canadian Marketing Association
Canadian Marketing Association
Episode: Season 5, Episode 3 | Guests: Barry Alexander and Gavin Barrett
Gavin Barrett
CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Barrett and Welsh; co-founder of People of Colour in Advertising and Marketing (POCAM)
POCAM; Barrett and Welsh
Episode: Season 5, Episode 3 | Guests: Barry Alexander and Gavin Barrett
Matt Kenny
Recovering hockey player turned marathon runner, LGBTQ+ and disability advocate
Independent motivational speaker and advocate
Episode: Season 5, Episode 2 | Guest: Matt Kenny
Marina Boulos-Winton
Executive Director at Sun Youth
Sun Youth
Episode: Season 5, Episode 1 | Guest: Marina Boulos-Winton

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Season 5, Episode 1 | Guest: Marina Boulos-Winton
Q: What is one concrete decision you've made in the past year that meaningfully improved equity or inclusion in your organization?
Marina describes prioritizing beneficiary feedback, co-creating programs with a diverse staff and volunteers, and implementing culturally responsive practices (e.g., language support, dietary accommodations, and flexible service delivery like shelf-based food selection) to ensure services meet the real needs of clients. She emphasizes patience with resistance and the importance of maintaining a long-term network to drive inclusive change.
Season 5, Episode 2 | Guest: Matt Kenny
Q: What resistance, if any, did you encounter along the way?
There is ongoing resistance from a few individuals who tell me I don't belong in hockey, but the overwhelming majority of supportive messages and open dialogue have reinforced the importance of continuing to push for change.
Season 5, Episode 2 | Guest: Matt Kenny
Q: What is one concrete decision you've made in the past year that meaningfully improved equity or inclusion in your organization or your community?
I connected Hockey Matt with Gay Matt, which opened up a broader conversation and a wave of supportive responses that highlighted how visibility and allyship can empower others to strive for inclusion in sports.

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