Australia has gender targets and countless awards for gender equality, but when it comes to racism in the workplace, the silence is deafening.In this interview, MindTribes CEO Div Pillay explains why racism remains one of corporate Australia’s biggest blind spots — and how the new Business in Colour Awards (launching this November) will celebrate anti-racism, cultural strength, and inclusive leadership across Australia.Hosted by Mibengé Nsenduluka on The Back Cover Podcast.Don’t miss this conversation if you care about:Anti-racism and workplace equityFirst Nations and culturally diverse leadershipWhy data and reporting matter for real changeHow Australia compares to the US and UK on racial equity✨ Subscribe for more bold conversations on culture, equity and leadership.#AntiRacism #Australia #BusinessInColourAwards #WorkplaceDiversity

What if your boss’s “joke” wasn’t funny—but harassment in disguise?

Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Anna Cody, joins The Back Cover to unpack the damning Speaking from Experience report—an explosive national investigation into how sexual harassment is enabled and excused in Aussie workplaces.

From “banter” used as cover for abuse, to the silence forced on workers with visas, disabilities, and casual jobs—this interview reveals the uncomfortable truth about power, culture, and inequality at work.🔎 In this episode:How “Aussie humour” hides workplace abuseWhy young, migrant, and disabled workers face the worst of itThe toxic role of NDAs and fear in silencing victims11 urgent reforms to fix a broken system📢 Access free workplace resources here:👉 https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/workplace-sexual-harassment-resources#SexualHarassment #WorkplaceRights #AnnaCody #TheBackCover #RespectAtWork #HumanRightsAustralia

For 25 years, Gloria Tabi wore a wig to work. Then she took it off—and everything changed.In this powerful interview, anti-racism specialist and founder of Enable Women Africa, Gloria shares her deeply personal journey of confronting internalised racism, challenging Eurocentric beauty standards, and the surprising environmental toll of synthetic hair.We explore why Black hair is political, how discrimination affects professional opportunities, and why more women are ditching wigs—not just for identity, but for the planet.🔥 Topics we cover:– Workplace bias against natural Black hair– The psychological pressure to conform– Environmental harm of synthetic wigs and weaves– How beauty standards uphold systemic racism– Gloria’s decision to compete in a pageant… at 50, with natural hair🎧 Listen to the full podcast on [Spotify/Apple Podcasts/etc.]📣 Support Gloria’s work: Enable Women Africa📌 Follow @TheBackCover for more untold stories#BlackHairMatters #NaturalHair #AntiRacism #GloriaTabi #TheBackCover #HairDiscrimination #Sustainability #BeautyStandards #Wigs #EnvironmentalJustice #EurocentricBeauty