In this episode, Shonelle Gleeson-Willey talks with Dimity Smith about a career pivot and using your STEM skills to try new and wonderful things in different industries.
Our guest, Dimity has done exactly that. She studied psychology then went to work in the work health and safety industry, before pivoting to events management, and empowering country women with the launch of Savvy Birds and then Gro Events Group.
We explore how Dimity's roots in psychology have helped her to adapt to her career changes and add that extra sparkle to what she delivers as an events director and engagement psychologist advocating for rural and regional women, and now board director of Dairy New South Wales
Dimity shares her personal experience in the importance of finding your passion and engaging in a career that fill your cup, as well as the importance of work-life balance and being mindful of burnout.
She shares how her involvement in local board roles helped her to land a board-level position with Dairy New South Wales and shares some top tips on how anyone that dreams of joining a board can take actionable steps towards that goal.
Dimity also speaks about her involvement with STEM Q through the University of New England – a one-of-its-kind program that is bringing awareness of the many opportunities in STEM careers to young people in regional NSW and improving the diversity of skill retention in rural areas.
Finally, Dimity and Shonelle discuss her venture to bring networking events to women in rural areas, and to overcome the main obstacle women in regional areas often face – feeling isolated. She shares how her diverse career has equipped her to give women the perfect excuse to get out and quench their need for face-to-face connections.
Links and socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smithdimity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimity-smith-gro/
Website: https://www.groevents.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groeventsgroup/
