With the age-old wisdom of 'walking a mile in someone else's shoes,' we sat down with Sofi Musleh for a deep, engaging conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sofi, a woman of colour and a passionate advocate for DEI shared her journey— the triumphs, the trials, and the transformative experiences that have shaped her unique leadership style.

In our conversation with Sofi, we also explore the intricate world of feminism and diversity in the corporate realm.
We emphasise the importance of respecting individual beliefs and values and discuss the challenges of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives while addressing resistance and scepticism. Our dialogue underscores the role of education and global priorities in promoting allyship and advocacy for marginalised groups.
Furthermore, we extend our examination of DEI to the healthcare industry, emphasising the pressing need for greater diversity in clinical trials.

About this Episodes Guest: Sofi Musleh
Sofi Musleh is the Global Head of DEI for Gender and LGBTQ+ in Novartis.
She has worked in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion for years before taking on this role, as an ERG lead as well as an active participant in DEI initiatives and programmes wherever she worked. From speaking about the bereavement challenges for non-European people living in a European environment to delivering a TEDx talk in 2016 about the experience of people of colour in Ireland, to speaking about gender equity in panel discussions at corporate and global events, Sofi uses her lived experience alongside her DEI knowledge to tell the stories of minorities wherever they exist.
Her TEDx talk was featured as one of 30 speeches delivered by women that changed the scene in Ireland, in the book: Irish Women's Speeches- Voices That Rocked The System, by Prof Sonja Tiernan.
As an intersectional leader, Sofi aims to bring DEI into the forefront of discussions to give it the focus it deserves in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner. She is based in Ireland where she lives with her little family of three humans and three cats.