Alicia Richardson is the Founder of Black Create Connect, a Podcast host, an Advisory Board Member for start-ups, DEI trainer and a Lead Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant.
Alicia has over 6 years of experience in creating and executing diverse hiring strategies across the Creative, Tech, and Marketing industries. She has led successful diverse & inclusive employer brand talent acquisition and retention strategies. Some of the companies she’s worked with include Analog Folk,ASOS, DEPOP, Salesforce, House 337, Wunderman Thompson, Access VFX, Four Communications, Media Cause and more. Alicia is passionate about underrepresented talent rising to senior positions specifically within creative, marketing, and tech industries, and has supported over 100 black professionals with their job search .Alicia has been featured on platforms such as BBC Radio 1, Evening Standard, Tribe Urban Radio, and Women in CTRL, The Drum and more.

Alicia is someone who isn’t afraid to challenge, make unconventional changes and speak up when everyone else is silent, as an intersectional woman she’s relatable, transparent and self-aware.