What does class look like in the creative industries and why are we still not talking about it enough?

In this episode of Behind the Title, we sit down with Lisa Thompson, Strategy & Planning Partner at Wavemaker North and co‑founder of Common People, a movement committed to tackling class inequality across creative and media industries.

Together we explore...

• Why class is the forgotten diversity metric
• The reality of the North–South divide (and whether it still exists)
• How confidence, accents, and “fitting in” shape careers
• Why being yourself is your biggest advantage — especially in pitching
• The hidden barriers facing working‑class talent
• How organisations can design inclusion that actually works
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This is a conversation about fairness, voice, and the power of creating space for people to show up as they really are, not who the industry expects them to be.

If you care about better work, better culture, and better leadership, this episode is for you.

In any industry, job titles carry power, perception, and pressure. But behind every title CEO, CMO, CFO is a person navigating private challenges, mental health struggles, and silent turning points that shape who they are and how they lead.

Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.

Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.

Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us.

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