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MERCY ABEL
Title Podcast host and impact and marketing lead
Company audacity of we [podcast] and John Doe Group
Pronouns She/her
MERCY ABEL
Title Podcast host and impact and marketing lead
Company audacity of we [podcast] and John Doe Group
Pronouns She/her
What does D&I mean to you?
It means nothing without an intersectional approach.
What’s your passion area in diversity?
Rewriting and reclaiming narratives – particularly when it comes to Black women. That’s why I set up the platform Strong Black Woman, because why can’t we be all of those three things?
What recent developments should we be celebrating in the diversity debate?
I’m excited to be supporting mentorship programmes including Creative Mentor Network and Ok Mentor to encourage people from all backgrounds to better navigate their progression in the creative industry, as well as spearheading a collaborative nationwide internship programme – Unlocked – with agencies and businesses across Scotland to ensure budding creatives from underestimated backgrounds are given access to an industry that would be lucky to have them.
What is top of mind for 2024?
We need to stop working in silos. Collaboration is key to making lasting impact. Like my favourite African proverb says: “if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”
Which three words describe you best?
Growing and thriving.
Who should be on next year’s iList?
Racheal Olayinka, the founder of Proudly Black & Scottish. She is the plug in the community and is really passionate about recognising and platforming Black Scottish talent.
D&I: MY STORY
I am extremely passionate, with minimal patience. Thankfully, that translates into getting people on board to make things happen. This has led me to launch two storytelling platforms – Into A Black Mind and Strong Black Woman – to ensure Black perspectives and narratives are heard and prioritised through a positive lens.
I also produce my Gen Z careers podcast audacity of we to encourage Intergenerational conversations between creative people at all levels in the workplace.
What does D&I mean to you?
It means nothing without an intersectional approach.
What’s your passion area in diversity?
Rewriting and reclaiming narratives – particularly when it comes to Black women. That’s why I set up the platform Strong Black Woman, because why can’t we be all of those three things?
What recent developments should we be celebrating in the diversity debate?
I’m excited to be supporting mentorship programmes including Creative Mentor Network and Ok Mentor to encourage people from all backgrounds to better navigate their progression in the creative industry, as well as spearheading a collaborative nationwide internship programme – Unlocked – with agencies and businesses across Scotland to ensure budding creatives from underestimated backgrounds are given access to an industry that would be lucky to have them.
What is top of mind for 2024?
We need to stop working in silos. Collaboration is key to making lasting impact. Like my favourite African proverb says: “if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”
Which three words describe you best?
Growing and thriving.
Who should be on the next iList?
Racheal Olayinka, the founder of Proudly Black & Scottish. She is the plug in the community and is really passionate about recognising and platforming Black Scottish talent.
D&I: MY STORY
I am extremely passionate, with minimal patience. Thankfully, that translates into getting people on board to make things happen. This has led me to launch two storytelling platforms – Into A Black Mind and Strong Black Woman – to ensure Black perspectives and narratives are heard and prioritised through a positive lens.
I also produce my Gen Z careers podcast audacity of we to encourage Intergenerational conversations between creative people at all levels in the workplace.
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