In this new episode of Why Care?, starting Season 6, Nadia Nagamootoo talks with Christopher Kenna, CEO and founder of Diversity Media Inc. and Media Stream AI. Christopher shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood and life in the British Army to becoming a pioneering entrepreneur focused on diversity and inclusion. Learn how Chris uses AI to create personalised and inclusive media, why authentic representation matters deeply to him, and his vision for a more equitable media landscape. He also shares his challenging upbringing, navigating personal threats, and the relentless pursuit of positive impact through innovation.
Key Takeaways
Diversity and inclusion must be foundational values, not superficial initiatives.
True leadership involves actively dismantling systemic barriers.
Entrepreneurial success requires balancing passion, resilience, and the courage to face adversity.
Real activism goes beyond performative gestures—it's everyday actions that create change.
Leveraging privilege to uplift underrepresented voices is essential for lasting societal impact.
Highlights:
Christopher's Journey – From Adversity to Activism: Christopher shares his remarkable story, overcoming a difficult childhood and then entering military life to become a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion in the media and tech industry.
Leveraging AI for Real Inclusion: Discover how Christopher uses innovative AI technology to create personalised media that authentically represents diverse communities, revolutionising viewer engagement.
True Leadership in DEI: Christopher highlights the importance of genuine leadership commitment to dismantling systemic barriers and why superficial approaches to diversity are insufficient.
Representation Beyond the Surface: Explore Christopher’s perspective on why true diversity involves more than token gestures, emphasising authentic storytelling and representation at every level.
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Advocacy: Gain insights into how Christopher navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, including facing personal threats, to pursue meaningful change through his ventures.
Practical Activism through Daily Actions: Christopher explains how real activism isn't just about grand gestures but is demonstrated through consistent, everyday actions that leverage privilege for positive societal impact.
Guest Bio
Christopher Kenna is the award-winning CEO and founder of Diversity Media Inc. and Media Stream AI, leading innovative platforms that amplify diverse voices and deliver personalized media experiences. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, having received the Innovator of the Year Award at the second annual Ex-Forces in Business Awards, been in the British LGBT Awards top 10 3x times, named on EMPower’s 100 Ethnic Minority Executives 2020 and OUTstanding top 100 LGBT Executives and in the top 20 of the Top 100 Marketing Influencers in the Technology for Marketing Index 2023.
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