Brad Johnson: saving lives at sea
The RNLI lifeboat volunteer tells Vada how he balances saving lives at sea with a day job, and what it’s being LGBTQ+ in a small seaside town.
Out at Work
Out at Work: Paul Maddock, Senior Associate
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we introduce you to Paul Maddock, a Senior Associate at an international law firm. He shares how he has always felt able to be himself at work and advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ lawyers.
Out at Work: Rosie Hall, Communications Manager
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we introduce you to Rosie Hall, Communication Manager at Hable. She explains how she took an alternative path into her career and her experiences of coming out in the workplace.
Out at Work: Will Shillibier, PokerNews European Executive Editor
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet the poker-playing journalist, Will Shillibier. He has been able to combine his passion for playing cards with international reporting.
Out at Work: Alexander and William Deakin, the brothers of finance
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet brothers Alexander and William Deakin. Despite their varied career paths, they now both work in the finance sector, for companies who respect who they are.
Out at Work: Alexis Bushnell, Social Media Guide
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we share Alexis Bushnell’s path to helping others use social media, through offering ethical social media guidance for neurodivergent business owners.
Out at Work: Drew Dalton, Founder of ReportOUT and Sociologist
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we introduce you to Drew Dalton, Founder and Chair of ReportOUT, and Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Sunderland. He shares his career path that straddles both education and the Third Sector.
Out at Work: Mayur Gupta, Founder and CEO
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we introduce you to the Founder and CEO of Career Accelerator, Mayur Gupta. He shares how his vocation for helping young people access career advice prompted him to start his own company.
Out at Work: Mark Charbonneau, Biotechnology Leader
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet Mark Charbonneau from Synlogic, Inc. He shares how he carved out his own career path, and the importance of being yourself when in a position of leadership.
Out at Work: Neil Sharp, Shopper Development Manager
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet Neil Sharp from Red Bull. He shares his career path in the retail industry, how he landed his current role, and advice for fellow LGBTQ+ people hoping to come out at work.