How to plan more inclusive business events with Eman Ismail & Sonia Thompson on the Inclusion and Marketing podcast

Today’s episode is a little different because the mic’s turned on me.

This conversation was originally recorded for Sonia Thompson’s Inclusion and Marketing podcast, and it was such an important one, I wanted to share it with you here too.

Sonia and I talk about what it really means to plan inclusive business events – especially for people who identify as being underrepresented or underserved communities.

I share my personal experiences as a visibly Muslim woman who doesn’t drink alcohol or engage in physical contact with men, and how that’s often made it difficult to fully participate in professional events.

From dodging hugs and skipping networking sessions at bars… to sparking an accidental ice cream social that everyone wanted to join… this episode is full of honest reflections, lightbulb moments, and actionable ideas for making your events (and your business) more inclusive for everyone.

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in at a business event – or you’re someone who wants to create safer, more welcoming spaces for all your attendees – this one’s for you.

Thank you to Sonia for hosting such a thoughtful conversation, and for letting me share it with you here.

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