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Women's StoriesResilience Unwrapped: Women Redefining Strength & SuccessThis is your Women's Stories podcast.Welcome to Women’s Stories, where we spotlight the unwavering power, strength, and hopes of women from all walks of life. Today, I want to go straight to the heart of one question: What does it mean to be resilient as a woman? And how can we shape a podcast around that idea, capturing the many ways women transform hardship into victory?Let’s jump right in with Maya Angelou. She took pain and adversity and turned them into poetry, activism, and the kind of wisdom that lights the way for...
2025-09-2703 minWomen's StoriesUnbreakable: Women Weaving Resilience WorldwideThis is your Women's Stories podcast.Welcome to Women’s Stories, where resilience intertwines with the dreams, determination, and daring of women from every corner of the globe. Today, let’s get straight to the heart of why women’s stories of resilience are not just inspiring, but vital—because they remind us what strength looks like in real life.Imagine the endless variety of themes we could explore together. Resilience takes shape in so many ways: through women who defy societal expectations, who chart new paths in leadership, who pursue education against unimaginable odds, who create a...
2025-08-0102 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastJune: Packaging News UnpackedIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Deputy Editor Jan Arreza and Senior Journalist Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in June.We kick off our discussion by celebrating our placement in the top 5 out of 20 packaging podcasts globally and catch up on some role changes on the PKN team. Looking at local events, we delve into the key moments and wins from the Women in Packaging Awards which enjoyed great support, representation, and tu...
2025-07-0733 min
Goddess of Balance with Catherine NolanFrom L'Oreal Dreams to Leading in STEM: Brenda Denbesten on Confidence, Culture & Change EP52🔥 Engineering, Equity & Energy—Redefining Balance in STEM Brenda Denbesten, winner of the Women of Colour in Stem Engineering Excellence award -engineer, author, and change-maker who's been at the helm of some of Australia's most ambitious mining and manufacturing projects. She's also the brains behind Chronicles of a Female Engineer and a fierce advocate for equity in STEM. In this conversation, we dive into: ⚙️ What it really looks like to lead change in male-dominated industries 🎯 Why noticing what's working (and naming it) is more powerful than always fixing 👷♀️ How Brenda's STEM career started with L'Oréal and led...
2025-06-0531 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.9 - The Power of Purpose: Transforming Work Culture ft. Ryan RigterinkAbout The Guest:Ryan Rigterink is an experienced leadership consultant, speaker, and author with over 24 years of leadership experience across four industries. He is the founder of Leaders Ops, a consulting company dedicated to helping business leaders create productive workplace cultures that drive growth and retain top talent.In addition, Ryan is the founder of Workgaze, a software platform focused on building inspiring and innovative work environments. Through corporate events, executive retreats, workshops, and consulting programs, he shares proven strategies to enhance workplace productivity and employee engagement.
2025-02-2825 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.8 - Empowering Women in STEM: A Journey of Inclusion and Innovation ft. Cathy DerksenAbout The Guest: Cathy Derksen is a catalyst for change, dedicated to empowering midlife women to rediscover their brilliance and step into new possibilities. As the founder of Inspired Tenacity Global Solutions Inc., she provides women with the tools, confidence, and support they need to navigate major life transitions and create success on their own terms. After spending over a decade in the finance industry, Cathy made a bold career shift to focus entirely on inspiring and uplifting women worldwide. A 13-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, international speaker, and mentor, Cathy h...
2025-02-0627 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.7 - Mathematics, Money, and Mindset: Unpacking Gender Equality ft. Dr Morley MuseAbout The Guest: Dr. Morley Muse, a Chemical, Environmental, and Renewable Energy Engineer, is a trailblazer in STEM advocacy, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Co-founder of iSTEM Co., she champions women's employment in STEM, with initiatives like DEIR, a bias-free recruitment platform that won the Lift Women Social Impact Award. Her expertise spans PFAS mitigation, energy transition, renewable hydrogen, and waste-to-energy solutions. As a board director of Women in STEMM Australia and a co-chair of Science & Technology Australia's EDI Committee, she actively promotes diversity and inclusion. Recognized with numerous accolades, including the 2022 Women’s Agenda STEM Award, Dr. Mu...
2024-12-2932 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.6 - Building Inclusive Foundations: Promoting Psychological Safety in Construction sector ft. Kabri LSGuest: Kabri is a distinguished leader in construction program management, recognized for her expertise in technical risk assessment, effective communication, and fostering values-driven team environments. With experience managing projects ranging from $100M to $1B, particularly in aviation and higher education, she is celebrated for her strategic coordination of construction phasing and her ability to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with clients and trade partners.Her accolades include ENR's 2023 Top 20 Under 40, AGC of Washington's Rising Star award, and Construction Business Owner's Outstanding Women in Construction. A skilled speaker and writer, Kabri advocates for workforce health, field management...
2024-12-0127 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.5 - Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women of Color in Male-Dominated Industries ft. Christine WanGuest: Christine Wan is a dynamic keynote speaker, educator, business and mindset coach, author, and poet with a career spanning over two decades. She is the Founder and Operational Director of C3 Childcare Group and C3 Education Group, which provide holistic, creativity-driven education for children from birth to Year 12. Her award-winning approach emphasizes a nurturing, family-centered environment that combines academic rigor with empathetic care, celebrating diversity and promoting self-expression. Her philosophy, "A single conversation creates golden threads of opportunities," reflects her belief in the transformative power of communication and mentorship.Summary:
2024-11-1522 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.4 - Building Resilience and Courage: Thriving as a Woman in Construction ft. Heimy MolinaGuest: Heimy Molina, known as "Womengineer," is a dynamic professional in the engineering field with multiple roles and a commitment to empowering the next generation of engineers. Currently a Site Engineer at Gamuda, Heimy is deeply involved in shaping her industry as the Founder of Build Your Brand (BYB) and the Deputy Chair of Young Engineers Australia (YEA). She also works as a Casual Academic at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), imparting her knowledge to aspiring engineers, and co-authored the insightful book Secrets of The Construction Industry (SOTCI), offering valuable perspectives on navigating the industry. ...
2024-10-3121 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.3- Importance of psychological safety and effective communication in the workplace ft Keely MundleGuest: Keely Mundle is an Environmental Engineer and Contaminant Hydrogeologist with expertise in managing and remediating contaminated sites. She has led projects in land development, oil and gas, and mining, with skills in site characterization, contamination assessment, and numerical modeling of chemical transport. Notably, she played a key role in designing a sequenced permeable reactive barrier (PRB) system at a former waste site in Western Australia, using innovative methods for contaminant treatment, including denitrification and the breakdown of trichloroethene.Summary: The podcast is focused on the importance of psychological safety and effective communication...
2024-10-1432 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.2- Leadership, Flexibility, and Inclusivity: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Industries ft. Wendy Anderson CockeyGuest: Wendy Anderson Cocke is the author of the best-selling books Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Terms and Reimagine Your Work: Managing Your Career Like It's Your Business as well as the founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions LLC, where she strengthens organizations through the development of people, processes, and best practices. Wendy grew up being told she could be anything and learned first-hand that through hard work and perseverance a small business can become the lifeblood that fuels a family. She is a chemical engineer by training and spent over 20 years in Fortune 500...
2024-09-2630 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp.1- Embracing Authenticity and Community for Career Growth ft. Adaeze Iloeje UdeogalanyaEpisode Title: Embracing Authenticity and Community for Career GrowthGuest: Adaeze Iloeje Udeogalanya, calling in from New Jersey, AmericaSummary:In this episode, we delve into the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how it impacts productivity, mental health, and a company's bottom line. Our guest, Ade Ze, shares her journey of finding her authentic self and the power of community in career development. We discuss the launch of the Ignite Membership program, focused on career and leadership training, and how it aims to support and...
2024-09-1928 min
Inclusive AdvantageEp. 0 - Introduction_Inclusive Advantage PodcastEpisode Summary:In this introductory episode of the Inclusive Advantage podcast, host Brenda Denbesten shares her inspiration for launching the podcast, rooted in her personal journey as a chemical engineer from Zimbabwe working in male-dominated industries like mining, manufacturing, and engineering. Brenda opens up about her own experiences, the challenges she faced, and the drive to create a platform that champions diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.Listeners will get a sneak peek into the podcast’s mission to amplify the voices of women and underrepresented groups in industries where diversity is often la...
2024-09-1603 min
Inclusive AdvantageTeaser - "Why I'm Launching The Inclusive Advantage" with BrendaWelcome to the very first episode of The Inclusive Advantage! In this episode, our host, Brenda, opens up about the driving force behind starting this podcast and the personal journey that inspired her to take action.With over 18 years of experience as a senior leader in traditionally male-dominated industries such as mining, manufacturing, and construction, Brenda has navigated the unique challenges of being a woman in these spaces.Join Brenda as she sets the stage for future episodes, outlining what listeners can expect from the podcast—including interviews with industry leaders, practical career strategies, and in...
2024-09-1200 min
Financial Freedom and Wealth Trailblazers PodcastLead with Confidence in Your Industry with Brenda DenbestenWelcome to the Financial Freedom and Wealth Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we dive into leading with confidence in your industry.
With over 15 years of expertise in the mining, manufacturing, and construction sectors, Brenda emerges not only as a trailblazing coach and leader but also as a fervent advocate for women in STEM. She is committed to bridging the gender gap for forthcoming generations, extending her expertise through speaking engagements, mentorship, and coaching services to aspiring professionals in male-dominated sectors.
Beyond her individual pursuits, Brenda actively contributes to shaping...
2024-05-1515 min
Sisters In ColourBrenda DenbestenAn Operations and Continuous Improvement Professional with hands on experience in the development and execution of safety and operations improvement programs. Over 16 years of experience across mining, manufacturing and technology complemented by a strong operations management and change management background. Working with top tier companies such as BHP, Orica and the Federal Government of Australia, Brenda has experience in technical roles, people leadership and functional support. More recently, she was part of the team that delivered the largest single autonomous mine site conversion for BHP’s Goonyella Riverside Mine.
2024-02-1542 min
Excel Purpose ShowBrenda's Secret to landing her Tedx talk & How you can do it too!🚀 Ready to transform your life? Dive into this game-changing conversation with Brenda Denbesten, a former chemical engineer who redefined her destiny. From juggling the roles of a tech expert and a mother to becoming a beacon of inspiration for women worldwide, Brenda's story is nothing short of extraordinary.
🌟 In this video, she unveils her unique path to landing a elusive TEDx talk, sharing insider tips and personal journey that will empower you to chase your dreams. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Brenda delves deep into the art of making your voice heard in a male-dominated field, and ho...
2023-12-0134 min
Challenges That Change Us37 {Brenda Denbesten} Wrongly accused and sent to prisonTrigger warning: Drug crimes and false arrestsThis episode is a story that took me completely by surprise and had my jaw absolutely on the flaw.Our guest is Brenda Denbesten, a chemical engineer with over 15 years' experience in the mining and manufacturing industries, and a Women in STEM advocate and driver for changeBrenda is a best-selling author of ‘the FIFO wives tale’s’ and creator of 'Chronicles of a Female Engineer', a YouTube series that demystifies what an engineer does plus how to get ahead in traditional and male dominated fields...
2022-11-271h 04
Career ConfessionsHow to Shut Out the Noise and Focus on Your Truth -EP077What happens on your bad days? You know the ones, maybe a huge project you were going to lead was taken away, or you get three rejections in a row, or perhaps you feel like you haven't had any time to spend with your kids because you've been working all the time. What happens on those days? Truth be told, what happens after those bad days is the most critical in our lives. What you do next, and where you go from there is what matters the most. I'll be honest, having a ca...
2022-05-0226 min
Engineer Your Success, Leadership, & Life Harmony #likeamotherWe shall never pump milk in a toilet stall again! And other reasons why we’re changing the world“The world needs us to embrace our differences and create a better world. Women bring so many new perspectives such as being nurturing and being more inclusive, which the STEM field can use in the community.”In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss facing career challenges like being penalized for having children through cutting salaries, promotions or having to pump milk in a bathroom stall because the workplace doesn’t normalize having a designated space for mothers.Tune in to this episode for insigh...
2022-02-2136 min
Engineer Your Success, Leadership, & Life Harmony #likeamotherCreate family harmony amidst the challenges of fly-in-fly-out work“Some of the shifts that I had to go through when I became a mom with a fly-in-fly-out career was to see what other moms were doing to make their careers and family lives become harmonious. Using other mother’s answers and seeing which ones would work for my family and our values helped in creating our routine.”In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss Brenda’s experience of matrescence, her strategies for creating family harmony amidst the challenges of fly-in-fly-out work, and the shifts in minds...
2022-02-0237 min
Time4Coffee911: How to Break Into Chemical Engineering With Brenda Denbesten, Orica [Espresso Shots]
2022-01-0628 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Communicate Your Value at Work—with Brenda Denbesten - EP039Communication is critical to our career success. And yet, many of us expect people to just know what we’re dealing with and respond in kind. Are you frustrated that you keep getting passed over for a promotion? Or that your colleagues don’t recognize your accomplishments? Well, did you tell your boss you wanted to move up? Or mention the extra work you did on a project to your team? Brenda Denbesten is a successful chemical engineer and career empowerment coach on a mission to inspire more women to become engineers and adva...
2021-09-1329 min
Awaken to Purpose PodcastDiscovering Hope in the Midst of TurmoilListen to this incredible Purpose Warrior's episode of discovering hope in the midst of her personal nightmare.Brenda Denbesten is a chemical engineer with over 15 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing industry. Originally from Zimbabwe, she moved to Australia to pursue her engineering degree in order to commence a career in cosmetics manufacturing, but she ended up turning dirt into gold in the mining industry and hasn’t looked back since. She is passionate about giving back to the industry and over the years has won scholarships for women in leadership, participated in univ...
2021-05-2724 minTime4Coffee762: What a Continuous Improvement Manager Does With Brenda Denbesten, Orica [K-Cup TripleShot]
2021-05-2322 minTime4Coffee760: Why Engineering Has a Lot of Myths to Bust With Brenda Denbesten, Orica [K-Cup DoubleShot]
2021-05-2305 minTime4Coffee758: What It’s like to be a Chemical Engineer With Brenda Denbesten, Orica [Main T4C Episode]
2021-05-2339 min
UNBiasedUNBiased - Episode 8 with Brenda DenbestenJoining me today is Brenda Denbesten. As a chemical engineer with over 15 years' experience in the manufacturing and mining industry, Brenda’s passion is to showcase the amazing work engineers do in shaping our world. Her vision involves inspiring more girls to get into engineering and empowering young women who are here to stay in this industry and excel.
She provides speaking, mentoring and coaching services to driven female engineers so they can gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for maximum impact in the workplace.
Through sharing he...
2021-05-2028 min
She's The Boss ChatsBrenda Denbesten - Chemical Engineer in oil and gasBrenda Debesten has lived an outstanding life! Brenda is a chemical engineer with over 15 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing industry. She also coaches women who are struggling to get ahead in male-dominated STEM industries to reach their full potential. Brenda grew up In Zimbabwe in a small mining town. Her father was a doctor and her mother was an entrepreneur who ran multiple businesses. She's a trailblazer and a go-getter. Brenda attended boarding school from the young age of eight and by the time she turned 18, she was inspired to become a chemical engineer. She applied...
2021-05-1952 min