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Creating Space: Mo Kanjilal on Inclusion, Tech and Turning Points
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In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela Lyons speaks with Mo Kanjilal, diversity and inclusion leader, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Watch This Sp_ce. Mo shares her journey from senior roles in the tech industry to launching a purpose-led inclusion consultancy during the pandemic. With a background in English and a career spanning global sales and marketing, Mo talks candidly about the challenges of working in non-diverse environments, the importance of representation, and how she channelled those experiences into meaningful change. The pair discuss the founding of Watch This Sp_ce, the thinking behind its distinctive name, and the creative process behind Mo’s co-authored book The Inclusion Journey, which explores how organisations can build inclusive cultures through practical, human-centred steps.
The conversation also touches on the power of mentoring, the value of being paid for your expertise, and how Mo balances multiple roles, from charity trustee to writer. Angela and Mo reflect on how creativity shows up in unexpected ways, particularly in sectors like tech, and the importance of saying yes to opportunity. Mo shares insights into her team’s flexible, remote approach to work, the growing impact of their consultancy, and what’s next for her personally and professionally, including plans for a second book and more public speaking. With thoughtful, grounded reflections throughout, this is a rich and inspiring listen for anyone navigating creative or mission-driven work.
Mo's Links
Mo’s website:
https://www.watchthisspace.uk/services/speaking/mo-kanjilal-speaker/
Mo’s TedX talk:
https://youtu.be/iPDsC4LPPc0
Mo’s book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inclusion-Journey-Creating-strategy-engagement/dp/1398616729
The Clock Tower Sanctuary - https://www.thects.org.uk/
Here – Care Unbound (where Mo is aNon-Exec Director) - https://hereweare.org.uk/
Technative Digital where Mo is a Board Advisor - https://www.technativedigital.com/
The Girls Network where Mo is a mentor - https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/
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Chapters
1. Creating Space: Mo Kanjilal on Inclusion, Tech and Turning Points (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Mo Kanjilal (00:01:10)
3. How did you start on your journey? (00:02:09)
4. How long did you work with tech companies? (00:03:42)
5. Who are your catalyst connections? (00:07:59)
6. How did the Watch This Sp_ce brand come about? (00:09:21)
7. What are the latest projects for Watch This Sp_ce? (00:10:38)
8. Did you pitch for the TEDx talk? (00:15:46)
9. Can you tell me about the Clocktower Sanctuary? (00:19:15)
10. What does the future hold for you? (00:21:55)
11. Is there a dream client you'd like to work with? (00:25:49)
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