Podcast Summary

On this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Emma Preston and Maxwell Crowson bring honesty, courage, and compassion to a conversation about what it truly means to belong at work and beyond. From shaping culture at Manchester Airports Group to turning policy into practice through Fly with Pride, Emma and Max show how small, consistent actions create workplaces where everyone can be their authentic selves.

You’ll hear:
 ➡️ Emma’s journey from surviving trauma to living authentically
 ➡️ Max’s perspective as an adoptive dad and how confidence at work and home impacts identity
 ➡️ Why inclusion isn’t about grand gestures, but the small signals that make a real difference
 ➡️ How Fly with Pride translates policy into everyday practice
 ➡️ The role of leaders in listening, learning, and making space for others to thrive

This episode is deeply human and inspiring, offering insights for leaders, colleagues, and anyone who wants to help workplaces move from promises of belonging to lived experiences of respect, safety, and authenticity.

Listen/Watch the full We Are PoWEr x Manchester Airports Group series via the links below ⬇️

Listen on audio platforms: 

Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at Work

LGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really Means

Tech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech People

Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action

 Watch on YouTube: 

Representation Matters: Ethnic Diversity and Visibility at Work

LGBTQ+ at Work: What Inclusion Really Means

Tech Careers Aren’t Just for Tech People 

Leading for Everyone: Inclusion in Action

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫