this episode, Chantel sits down with Athena Savvas, Sustainability and Impact Manager at Dissh, who is leading The Encoreship, a platform reshaping how businesses think about diversity, inclusion, and re-entry into the workforce. Together, they explore The Encoreship , a powerful initiative supporting women returning to work after career breaks.

Athena shares her insights on how organisations can create spaces where women aren’t just invited back, but truly valued, upskilled, and seen. From challenging unconscious bias to implementing structural change, this conversation goes beyond token inclusion — it’s about building equitable workplaces that work for everyone.

They also discuss:

• The origins and impact of the Encoreship movement.

• Why businesses must move from intention to action when it comes to gender equity.

• How Dissh empowers companies to think differently about talent and leadership.

• Real stories from women navigating their return to work, and what needs to change.

Whether you’re a business leader, HR professional, or a woman preparing to step back into your career, this episode offers tangible insights and inspiration for reimagining what inclusion really looks like.

Because true diversity isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about rewriting the narrative.