Welcome to the latest edition of the Impact Room! I'm Michelle Ansell, managing partner of Douglas Jackson, and today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Hony Premlal. Hony has nearly 28 years of experience in social housing and is currently a leadership and executive consultant, mentor, and public speaker. Her impressive career spans operational governance, CEO, and managing director roles.

Hony is also a regional committee member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and the Institute of Leadership and Management, a board member of Trinity Association, and Somerset Cooperative Community Land Trust. Additionally, she passionately advocates for the social housing sector, diversity, and inclusion, particularly empowering women's voices. She's presently the chair at Women in Social Housing and Eldon Housing Association.

In this episode, Hony shares her incredible journey from her roots in Kerala, India, to her current influential roles in the UK. She discusses the challenges she faced, from language barriers to job hunting, and how she transitioned from a background in biochemistry to finding her passion in social housing. Hony also talks about the importance of diversity, representation, and mentorship in the sector, emphasizing the need for more inclusive leadership.

We'll delve into her new ventures as an independent consultant and board advisor and explore her insights on the future of the social housing sector, including the new customer tenant standards and the significance of good quality data. Hony's story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of a positive mindset.

Stay tuned to be inspired by Hony Premlal's journey and learn how she continues to make a significant impact in the social housing sector.