The AC Podcast 235: A Day in the Life of Leyla Okhai: Bridging Culture, Race and Mental Health
Where does mental health meet culture and race equity? Coach, trainer and TedX speaker Leyla Okhai joins host Maxine Bell to answer this question. This honest and insightful conversation is part of our Day in the Life series where we talk to real coaches about their real lives. Listen to be inspired, pick up top tips and feel less alone in your coaching journey.
Leyla shares her insights from her coaching practice, emphasising the importance of culturally appropriate approaches to mental well-being. They discuss Leyla’s experiences at school, working at the University of Oxford, the intersection of race and class and the challenges of navigating a predominantly white spaces and models. This episode challenges societal norms and highlights the need for inclusive approach to mental health and coaching.
You will learn:
· Why and how Leyla found her passion and shaped it into her current business
· How race, class, and cultural backgrounds influence mental well-being
· The importance of fostering equity in personal and professional spaces
“I used to call it the quarantine room, like I was a mosquito infecting everyone with my work on race equity, and they really wanted to squash it down.”
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