Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Issa Rae has launched Ensemble, a company that aims to connect diverse and underrepresented creators with global brands. As the creator economy continues to grow, there's an opportunity to bridge the intention-action gap by financing and supporting a more diverse pool of creators.

Research suggests AI will be more disruptive to women's careers than men's due to societal biases in the distribution of occupations – with many women being 'confined' to administrative roles. Empowering women through AI training can mitigate negativity around AI adoption and ease employee anxiety.

Human Beauty is an inclusive beauty brand built by a founder and a community of people within the disabled community, giving it a hyper-authentic point of view. The brand’s innovative products and communications celebrate the diversity and personal needs of consumers of various abilities.

The UK’s beauty industry still has a long way to go to ensure Black hair textures and types are accurately represented and catered towards. While Black-owned brands are emerging to fill this gap, how can the wider sector evolve to become more inclusive and overcome the ‘texture tax’?