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Breaking the BinaryWhy gender inclusion? Pronouns, language, and believing womenIn this episode of "Breaking the Binary," Sarah and Arden dive deep into the importance of gender diversity in the workplace and beyond. Our discussion covers critical topics such as the distinction between sex and gender, and the true meaning of gender diversity—it's more than just including women. We explore the significance of using the correct pronouns and how language plays a powerful role in reinforcing social positions.
We'll also discuss practical approaches for fostering a more inclusive environment, including gender-neutral terms for addressing groups, and why it's crucial to treat women and gender-diverse individuals with re...
2024-08-121h 01Breaking the BinaryConfidence & Competence with TeddyIn this episode of "Breaking the Binary," we chat Confidence and competence with Teddy.
Teddy’s background is diverse, covering multiple roles at a fast-paced privately owned SaaS company in Newcastle.
The article that’s the foundation of this discussion is ‘Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?’ By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, published in 2013. We discuss what makes someone competent and how gender actually influences your perceived competence. We talk about the balance between self promotion and being authentic. The benefits of an equal society are brushed on, how Teddy looks for mentors, or decides it’s tim...
2024-07-291h 05Breaking the BinaryTech PR and Impact with Sheena MartinIn this episode of "Breaking the Binary," we delve into PR for Tech and the media's impact on the reach of tech. Joined by Sheena Martin who throughout her career has has worked extensively at the intersection of research, innovation, education and communications. Her work has a global footprint, having appeared in outlets including The Australian, The Guardian, BBC, TIME Magazine, Reuters, National Geographic and The Discovery Channel.
We cover the importance of PR in translating complex technology and innovations and communicating the impact to the public. We also discuss; setting big goals, crisis media, diversity of...
2024-07-151h 03Breaking the BinaryIdentity, success and being an expert with Dr Jessica AllenIn this episode of "Breaking the Binary," we delve into identity, success and being an expert with Dr. Jessica Allen.
Dr Jessica Allen is currently a Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Newcastle. Her research focuses on developing technology that can use renewable electricity for manufacturing green products from steel and aluminium to carbon and fuels like hydrogen and ammonia. Dr Allen is an engineer, a proud Novocastrian and mum of two (three if you include the dog…) who enjoys mountain biking and tap dancing.
We talk about the qu...
2024-06-101h 02Breaking the BinaryFeeling like an Imposter with Annie ChaykoIn this episode of 'Breaking the Binary,' we delve into the often unspoken struggles of feeling like an imposter in the workplace. Join us as we sit down with Annie Chayko, the Engineering Service Manager for the locally built RAN Minehunter in-service-support at Thales, Carrington. Annie shares her journey from the early days of her career to her current role, providing an honest and vulnerable conversation about the challenges she’s come across, often as the only woman in an engineering space.
We talk about how feeling like an imposter is often a natural result of the...
2024-05-2852 minBreaking the BinaryDiversity as a Strategic Tool with Claire QuigleyWelcome back to Breaking the Binary, we sit down with special guest Claire Quigley, Founder and Director of Launchpad9, to explore how diversity serves as a powerful tool for driving organisational success.
We delve into the fundamental definitions of diversity, and discuss the importance of diversity in fostering better outcomes and the critical role of diverse leadership in organisational performance.
Despite evidence supporting the benefits of gender diversity, the conversation shifts to why there remains a significant gender gap in corporate leadership and what actionable steps can be taken to address it. We also explore...
2024-05-131h 19
Breaking the BinarySponsorship with Annie LacombeWelcome back to Breaking the Binary, brought to you by Coded Diversity.
In this episode, hosts Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer delve into the
vital topic of sponsorship and mentorship in the tech and engineering
industries. Joined by special guest Annie Lacombe, Engineering and
Safety Manager at MGA Thermal, they explore the nuanced differences
between sponsorship and mentorship and discuss their impacts on career
progression, particularly for women in male-dominated fields. Drawing on
Annie's extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, the
conversation highlights the necessity of sponsorship for women's career
advancement and the role of both men and women...
2024-04-3055 min
Breaking the BinaryLet's get chatty - season 2 kick-off!Welcome back to Breaking the Breaking the Binary, your favourite podcast delving into the world of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry! Join us, your hosts, Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer, as we kick off Season 2. From the recording studio in Newcastle, Australia, on the traditional lands of the Awabakal people, we bring you up to speed on what’s been happening since the last season and unveil our perhaps ambitious plans for 2024.
In this episode, we dive into updates on the podcast, and plans for this season. We want to know your questions! DM us wi...
2024-04-2238 min
Breaking the BinarySetting yourself up for leadership - WGDPTech Panel Event SpecialThe Women and Gender Diverse People in Tech are ending the year of
wonderful monthly events with a bang - putting together our first-panel
event! As voted by our members (on Slack and Linkedin, give us a follow
❤️), our topic for the night will be; how to set yourself up for
leadership!We’re super excited to have some exceptional women
leaders on this panel including Beck Sheperd, Cathy Lill and Linda
Apostolidis!Everyone is welcome to this event, regardless of
gender so share it with your friends. Through these speaker events, we
aim to share experiences and kn...
2024-01-241h 14
Breaking the BinarySeason 1 Wrap UpIt's the final episode of the season! In this podcast, we recap what we’ve achieved through this year, reflect on some of our favourite moments and look towards what next year holds for us. We also bust the myth of “rope learning” versus “rote learning”, how we’ve grown into our roles and the results of our personal life energy audits.
Send us a DM of who you'd like to see on season 2!
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2023-09-2732 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Sophie BenjaminThis episode of Breaking the Binary features Sophie Benjamin, a Content Designer at Canva. During this podcast co-hosts Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer talk with Sophie about how she has evolved through four career changes. We also touch on how there’s room for a range of non-conventional skills in technology, the positive impact of working from home, how Sophie has approached maintaining her own mental health, and how she strives to make technology accessible for everyone. Send us a DM of who you'd like to see on season 2! Join our Meetup group: htt...
2023-09-1140 min
Breaking the BinaryGet To Know Tracey HamiltonOur special guest for this episode of Breaking the Binary is Tracey Hamilton. Tracey runs her own business Moveo from the Hunter/ Port Stephens area and has worked on many exciting projects since settling in the region. This episode is a discussion between the three of us on multiple topics including; fashion tech, design clothing for non-binary people and functional needs, sustainable fashion, embracing your differences, childhood career aspirations, mushroom facts, connecting with nature, AI reimaging childhood photos for transgender people, access to talent and capital in regional Australia, emotional awareness and growth, and much much m...
2023-08-0358 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Ellen BennettOur special guest for this episode of Breaking the Binary is Ellen Bennett. Ellen started her career in London, learning valuable lessons about resilience and the recruitment industry. We talk about the gender balance in tech, and essential skills in design (spoiler, it's the soft, communication skills). Ellen hosts her own podcast 'Digitally Diverse', we talk about enjoying passionate conversations and the changing tech landscape. Oh and don't forget - Sarah would love to know your mushroom facts, send us a DM! Find Ellen's Podcast 'Digitally Diverse' here: https://newytechpeople.com.au/podcast/...
2023-07-1941 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Arden CassieOur special guest for this episode of Breaking the Binary is Arden Cassie. Arden has a rich background in technology and is currently working as a high school teacher. She talks through what drew her into technology, what made her leave and why she’s looking to get back into it again. We also discuss her personal experience as a transgender woman, some of Arden's critical activism work, and how she’s helping create a better community for everyone. Possible Trigger Warning - we briefly discuss depression and suicidal feelings. If you would like to avoid this, skip...
2023-07-0457 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Rebecca ShepherdIn this episode of Breaking the Binary, Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer talk to Rebecca Shepherd, the General Manager of Alpha Echo. Beck is a military veteran who has taken her years of experience with the Australian Defence Force and transferred it to growing a thriving security company. During this episode, we talk to Beck about how she’s created a workplace filled with good humans, how she’s navigated the transition from military life to business and some of the learnings she’s had along the way. Join our Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/newcastle-women-and-gender-diverse-people-in-tech/ ...
2023-06-2049 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Tricia MartinIn this episode of Breaking the Binary, Arden Jarret and Sarah Frazer talk to Tricia Martin, the founder of Nudge On. Tricia is an inspirational founder with a rich story to tell. Over this episode, we’ll talk about Tricia’s experiences as a woman founder, how she uses nudge theory to make a positive difference and how her varied background has set her up for success in leading her own company. We’ll also cover which Hogwarts House Tricia and Arden align with, and have a lot of fun along the way. Join our Meetup group: https...
2023-06-061h 02
Breaking the BinaryGet to know Jacqueline Garrett (Jax)This episode of Breaking the Binary features Jacqueline Garrett, also known as Jax. Jax talks about her experience founding her own business GGWP Academy in Influencer Tech. She explains how she found Influencer Tech, and discusses managing a diverse remote team, based in different countries. Jax also talks about the biases in the capital raising scene and how she learned to identity strongly as a 'woman founder' and growing to support other women in the industry. We were so happy to finally meet Jax, and hope you enjoy learning about her as much as we did!
2023-05-2335 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Arden JarrettThis episode of Breaking the Binary features the other one of Newcastle Women and Gender Diverse’s co-founders and podcast host, Arden Jarrett. Sarah interviews Arden, who is the Marketing Manager at MGA Thermal. In this interview, Arden talks about how they landed their position as first-paid non-founder at the energy storage company. She also talks about neurodiversity, how to increase the diversity in your organisation, how to have your voice heard and the growing pains that happen in quickly scaling startups. Join our Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/newcastle-women-and-gender-diverse-people-in-tech/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ht...
2023-05-0940 min
Breaking the BinaryGet to Know Sarah FrazerThis episode of Breaking the Binary features one of Newcastle Women and Gender Diverse’s co-founders and podcast host, Sarah Frazer. Sarah is passionate about promoting equity in technology, and in this interview with Arden Jarrett, Sarah covers how previous experience has shaped this passion and continues to drive her community engagement. Sarah talks about changing careers, being okay with making mistakes, dealing with discrimination in the workplace and much more. Join our Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/newcastle-women-and-gender-diverse-people-in-tech/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newcastle-women-gender-diverse-people-in-tech
2023-04-2642 min
Breaking the BinaryAll About Breaking the BinaryIn our first episode of Breaking the Binary, by Women and Gender Diverse People (WGDPTech), Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer offer context around what the podcast and group do. In this episode, we discuss why, how and when we joined forces to create WGDPTech, what our goals are for the group and what we’re excited about in the coming year. We also take time to talk through how this podcast fits into the group's overarching mission. It’s a great chance to find out more about the group, the podcast and the founders so we hope you...
2023-04-1821 min