Social activist, fashion influencer and illustrator, Arooj Aftab has been breaking down barriers in the quest for inclusivity within the fashion industry. Arooj is now recognised as a spokesperson for body inclusivity and poses important questions about the language we use when it comes to promoting real and meaningful diversity. 

After discovering she had Neurofibromatosis at a young age, she appeared in the BBC Newsbeat doc, 'My Tumour Made Me Trendy' which revealed more about her story and coming to terms with her condition. Since then been heralded by British Vogue and Elle for her work on her platform and won 2019's Asian Media Award.

She has since been a panellist for Instagram, appeared at Summer in the City and received support from Bustle, GUAP, BBC Radio London, Thiiird Magazine, Fizzy Magazine and more. 

Earlier this year she launched her #donewithdiversity project which sees her combine her passion for inclusivity within the fashion industry with her talent for illustration. The project aims to encourage brands and publishing platforms to rethink the language they use and to consider if they are truly inclusive to all.

Synth-pop singer/songwriter TRACE has been on everyone’s radar for her warm vocals, electronic sounds, and effortless mix of pop and R&B.

In this episode, we discuss how TRACE discovered music and followed her passion, we learn about the music industry and the process of going independent. Trace shares her creative process for songwriting, where she finds inspiration and we discuss why it’s important to follow your own path.

In this episode we speak to Gail Gallie, Co-Founder at Project Everyone. Gail is a business leader with a strong sense of social purpose. Gail’s background is in marketing and advertising. She has worked for both advertisers and agencies, in the public and private sectors. Learn more about Project Everyone in their own words below:

Project Everyone seeks to put the power of communications behind the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals.

Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a fairer world by 2030, where extreme poverty has been eradicated, climate change is properly addressed, and injustice and inequality are unacceptable.

Devised by Richard Curtis, filmmaker and founder of Comic Relief, we are a team of communications and campaign specialists who sit at the heart of a global network of campaigning organisations, private sector partners, brands, governments, UN agencies, public figures, and social influencers. We are a not-for-profit agency who create campaigns, short films, multi-platform content, convene partners, and put on unique events that all accelerate progress towards the Goals