#238: Journey to Sports Diversity & Inclusion Consultant with Rana Hussain

Meet Rana Hussain, A Diversity & Inclusion Consultant who is a true game changer in the industry, being a passionate advocate for social inclusion, cultivating belonging and reducing discrimination in sport.We learn what it’s like to work in the Diversity & Inclusion space, her journey to landing dream jobs at Richmond FC and Cricket Australia, and skills required to make an impact.If you’re curious about careers in D&I, or want to learn about one of the emerging sides of the sports industry, tune into this inspiring chat with Rana.We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(2:03) - Community update(7:24) - Welcome Rana(21:18) - Rana’s current roles(27:11) - Her career journey to date(29:59) - How Rana transitioned into sport(35:11) - An insight into working in D&I(44:48) - Rana’s approach to challenging conversations(50:18) - Her favourite project to be apart of(51:58) - Values defining ideas(58:30) - The most pressing issues right now in D&I(01:05:13) - Rana’s best advice(01:08:59) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#172: Sarah Styles (Office for Women in Sport & Recreation) - How to accelerate gender equality in sport#187: Kelly Ryan (Netball Australia) - Breaking down doors to become a CEO*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.