1908 Suffragists on their way to Women’s Sunday
1970 The Gay Liberation Front at Trafalgar Square
1970 Notting Hill protests in support of the “Mangrove Nine”
1972, the UK’s first Pride march was held in London
1993 “Disability Independence Parade” near Madison Square, in celebration of the ADA and the Disability Rights Movement
2020 Black Lives Matter protests in London
Societal change has never come without a riot.
June 1969 - riots against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, are widely considered a pivotal moment in the history of the gay rights movement. They marked a shift in LGBTQ+ activism, moving from individual protests to a more organized and visible movement for equality.
To be the riot is about being the change agent. Being the person who’s willing to speak out. Being the person who will challenge the status quo.
OUR MISSION
Be The Riot was founded in late 2020 with a mission to provide organisations with consultancy services and interactive inclusion workshops to help develop their equity diversity and inclusion strategies. The ultimate goal is organisations that are truly inclusive and reflective of our wonderfully diverse society.
OUR VISION
Our vision is a society that is free from inequity and truly representative of the diversity within it. A world where bias doesn’t impact a person’s ability to get on in the workplace and in their career.
True lasting culture change is only achieved when we all understand the individual role we each play in inclusion.
Nathan Nalla
Founder & Director of Be The Riot
Meet Our Team
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Nathan Nalla
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & EDI CONSULTANT
“I care most about bringing marginalised lived experiences to the forefront and creating space to have open conversations.”
Fun fact: I like writing songs in my spare time but don't ask me to sing! 🎹 🎷🎸
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Emma Palmer
EDI CONSULTANT & FACILITATOR
“Legacy matters. Not in a self-righteous way, but in leaving something better behind, so those who follow have it a bit easier than we did.”
Fun Fact: I ran the New York marathon in 2023 👟🏅 -
Yasmin Rose
HR SPECIALIST & ASSOCIATE FACILITATOR
“I’m passionate about helping organisations move beyond box-ticking to embed inclusion in a way that’s real, practical, and long-lasting.”
Fun fact: I knit, make candles, and still somehow find time to chase after my very cheeky dog 🧶🕯🐾
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Sophia Kalpaka
FACILITATOR, COACH, MENTAL HEALTH & EDI CONSULTANT
“I’m passionate about building inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces where everyone thrives.”
Fun fact: I love dancing of any kind and have recently taken up line dancing as I really love country music. 💃 🎉
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Nathaniel Cole
FACILITATOR
"My work focuses on helping people understand why they make their decisions"
Fun Fact: I have run 10 marathons but keeping a Duolingo streak for longer than 400 days was harder than any of the runs! 🏅🏃
