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Episode 143: Liz Allan and Daveena Saranna - Diversity, Equity, and the Future of EVs.

Liz Allan welcomes the inspiring and dynamic Daveena Saranna, Campaigns Manager (EV) at Green.TV Media. With a background rooted in sustainability, storytelling, and diversity, Daveena shares her unique journey from growing up in a Porsche dealership to championing equity and inclusion in the EV space.

A driving force behind the Top Women in EV campaign, Daveena speaks candidly about building community, redefining leadership, and what it means to create meaningful change across the sector. From curating impactful events to celebrating hidden voices, she discusses how Top Women in EV has become a platform for authenticity, allyship, and growth, locally and globally.

In a deeply personal and relatable conversation, Liz and Daveena also explore their experiences as neurodivergent women in the industry. They speak openly about the challenges and empowerment that come from understanding their diagnoses, and how embracing difference leads to stronger teams, richer stories, and more human workplaces.

Daveena Saranna Bio:
Daveena Saranna is Campaigns Manager (EV and Top Women in EV) at Green.TV Media, where she champions inclusion, storytelling, and strategic engagement in the EV industry. With a background in global sustainable development and previous experience at Everything Electric (formerly Fully Charged), Daveena combines academic insight with creative flair. She is a passionate advocate for equity, neurodiversity, and creating human-centred experiences that drive lasting change in the clean tech and automotive sectors.

Quote of the Episode:
“Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice. And action, whether you’ve got a whole department or you're just one person doing your best, still matters.”
— Daveena Saranna

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