What happens when our safe spaces aren't safe for everyone?

What if the communities built to keep us safe don't always get it right? And what if the workplaces committed to inclusion don't always go far enough? In this episode of Humans of Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin talks with Samir Habbad-Khaira, Customer Onboarding Manager at Mews, about what it means to exist at the intersection of multiple marginalised identities: queer, North African, Muslim-raised and a person of colour. They explore racism within LGBTQ+ spaces, the emotional toll of being both a community member and an activist and why doubling down on inclusion work even when times get tough isn't just an ethical choice - it's how you retain your best people.

Nurturing intersectionality is a complicated thing, but that doesn’t mean it’s an impossible thing. In this candid episode of The Future Is Human by Mews, host Ella McCann-Tomlin welcomes Samir Habbad-Khaira, Customer Onboarding Manager at Mews, to explore identity, belonging and resilience at the intersection of race, sexuality and culture.

What You’ll Learn:

How to recognise and actively dismantle exclusionary behaviour within workplaces
Why stepping back from activism and DEI leadership roles strengthens rather than weakens movements
The business case for ERGs and DEI initiatives beyond the checklist approach
How to navigate multiple marginalised identities without compartmentalising your whole self
The critical difference between performative loudness and sustainable DEI work
Why emotional intelligence and human empathy are irreplaceable in the workplace

Tune if for a reminder that creating psychologically safe workplaces is a business imperative - not a nice-to-have.