In this episode of the Ethnically Podcast, hosted by Adarsh Ramchurn, founder of Ethnically, the focus is on amplifying the voices of diverse communities. The guest for this special bonus episode is Oliver McCourty, the UK's Chief Gen Z Advisor. Oliver shares his personal journey, his early involvement in youth representation, and his work in creating opportunities for Gen Z through initiatives like Opportunity M.   The discussion delves into the challenges faced by Gen Z, particularly in leadership and representation, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in addressing these challenges. McCourty also touches on the significance of optimism, resilience, communication, and the need for companies to value and remunerate young talent fairly. The episode ends with McCourty's perspectives on various business trends and the importance of leveraging Gen Z voices for a more inclusive and equitable society. 00:57 Introducing Today's Special Guest: Oliver McCourty 01:44 Oliver McCourty's Journey and Passion for Gen Z 04:17 Challenges and Opportunities for Gen Z 09:30 The Importance of Gen Z Representation 18:16 Skills and Lessons for Aspiring Gen Z Leaders 31:10 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksCheck out Tooting Film Studio for podcast recording space in London:https://tootingfilmstudios.co.uk/podcast  Opportunity To Sponsor The Podcast Loving the Ethnically Podcast? Well, for Season 2, we are looking for brands and companies to sponsor the podcast via an ad, sponsor an episode or even the season. This is a great opportunity for your brand to expand it's reach, network, connect with great speakers, and align to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in society. If you are interested, please email at adarsh.ramchurn@ethnically.co.uk  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethnicallynetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethnicallypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethnicallypodcast/ Ethnically Website: www.ethnically.co.uk  Follow Adarsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adarsh-ramchurn-864923166/