Leyya is the founder of Other Box, an award-winning social impact media company. Our approach combines DEI training programmes, a jobs board, a creative studio, and consulting to challenge norms, question outdated ways of doing things, and galvanise people into taking positive action against long-standing injustice and inequity. Established in 2016, we have grown from a grassroots community into a successful, independent business. Leyya has made a name for herself on the global DEI stage, earning prestigious awards and recognition along the way. She is an astute cultural commentator with a highly tuned radar for distinguishing surface-level action from genuine cultural transformation.

Her expertise has transcended borders, and she is sought by some of the world's most prominent brands, including Apple, BBC, Google, Meta, and Nike. Her global influence was recognised in 2021 when she was honoured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list as a Social Impact Entrepreneur. She has received recognition from platforms such as AdAge, Campaign Magazine, and WACL for her unwavering commitment to DEI, social impact, and inclusive leadership, inspiring a new generation of leaders to follow in her footsteps.

With a proven track record in transforming workplace cultures through her research-backed DEI training and consultancy, Leyya has trained leaders at some of the biggest businesses globally. She is a renowned community builder known for her unique ability to drive social impact through the power of storytelling. Additionally, Leyya is a qualified therapist, served on the advisory group for the Fawcett Society, exploring pay progression for women of colour in the UK, and mentors founders, freelancers, and employees from underrepresented backgrounds.

Clients include Sony PlayStation, Paul Smith, Penguin Random House, Global Fashion Agenda, Rick Owens, Ganni, R/GA, BBC, Christian Louboutin, URBN, C40 (a global network of mayors of the world's leading cities united in action to confront the climate crisis), Google, Pleo, Sky Studios, Climate Outreach, Depop, NHS, Spotify and Monzo to name a few.