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Allyship Actually follows Lucy – a spirited newcomer to the tech industry – and David – a seasoned professional – as their paths and those of other characters cross in unexpected ways, against a bustling London backdrop.
Based on real-life events, the narrative vividly depicts Lucy and David’s frustration with outdated work cultures, and their efforts to support colleagues suffering inequity or harassment.
As the characters launch initiatives to change attitudes, we understand the importance of allyship in our professional lives. Lucy and David show us how allyship, when championed effectively, can advance transformation and inclusion within the workplace.
The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines allyship as:
With a background in IT, Lucy now leans into the future of work, positioning herself with a diverse portfolio career across business, branding, change and comms. She combines strategic acumen with creative vision and enables businesses and individuals to achieve impactful and lasting connections. Lucy is a qualified coach and mentor, and an experienced trainer, providing guidance and skills for individuals and teams. She classes herself as a modern-day feminist who is passionate about doing the right thing by and for all women. Lucy’s purpose in life is to empower people to imagine what can be possible.
Lucy Grimwade
In 2018, after going through personal and professional challenges, she embarked on a journey to become a qualified professional coach. Lucy has completed more than 200 hours of coaching, has a coaching diploma with the internationally recognised ICF, and holds additional qualifications in NLP and CBT.
Lucy classes herself as a modern-day feminist. She is passionate about empowering and doing the right thing by and for women. Lucy also hosted a podcast called “Talk Female Friday” to share stories and advice from real women in real situations.
She is a huge advocate for allyship. She is focused on making sure that all people, especially women and people of colour, are not only invited to the table but also have a seat, a voice and a contribution.
David Barrow
With over 30 years in IT service roles, David progressed from small businesses to become a respected management consultant for global organisations. He serves on the ISO committee developing IT service management standards and contributes to the British Computer Society's ITSM and ITAM committees. David is committed to advancing service management education through his work with the British Standards Institute. Passionate about equal opportunities, he mentors for various organisations including the University of East London and Reed’s Women in Technology initiative, leveraging his expertise to support and guide future professionals in the technology sector.