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Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 31 - Breaking the Binary: Why Cybersecurity Needs Gender Balance for Better InnovationIn this episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast, host Kellie Kwarteng engages with cybersecurity professionals Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS (founder of Cybersecurity Unity), Richard Wilson (Group Head of Information Security at Spirax Group), and Amelia Hewitt (founder of Hewett Partnerships Limited and Cybaid) to explore the critical importance of genderDiversity in cybersecurity.Key Topics Covered:The Business Case for Diversity: Statistics show cybersecurity teams with above-average gender diversity are 35% more likely to identify novel attack vectors and 21% more effective at detecting security incidents before significant damage occurs. Recruitment Challenges: With...2025-06-1335 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 30 - Demystifying the Dark Web: Rebecca Taylor on Threat Intelligence and Inclusive TechIn this episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast,host Kellie Kwarteng interviews Rebecca Taylor, a Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at SecureWorks a Sophos Company, who was recognised as Computing's Security Woman of the Year 2024 and Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber 2024. Rebecca shares her remarkable journey from being a personal assistant to becoming a cybersecurity expert, demonstrating that non-traditional backgrounds can thrivein the industry.Key Highlights:Rebecca reveals her 11-year career path from PA to Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager The conversation challenges persistent myths about cybersecurity careers, including that you need to...2025-05-3045 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 29 - Empowering Women in Tech: Sharon Moore MBE's JourneyEmpowering Women in Tech: Sharon Moore MBE's JourneyIn this episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast, host Kellie Kwarteng sits down with Sharon Moore, MBE - CTO for public sector in the UK at IBM technology - to explore leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the technology industry. With over 20 years of experience across outsourcing, consulting and sales, Sharon shares insights from her remarkable career and her passionate advocacy for women in tech.Key Topics Covered:Technology Leadership Role: Sharon leads industry-specific technical vision for IBM in the public sector, helping with business...2025-05-1646 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 28 - Networks of Power: Building Resilient Communities in an Era of Pushback - ft Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE and Elevate Women in TechNetworks of Power: Building Resilient Communities in an Era of PushbackIn this episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast, host Kellie Kwarteng sits down with Dr. Vanessa Vallely, OBE - pioneering founder of We Are the City and We Are Tech Women - to explore how resilient networks are empowering women and underrepresented groups in tech during a time of significant social and corporate pushback.Key Topics Covered:Shifting DEI Landscape: Vanessa discusses the rebranding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as organizations face cultural and political resistance. Despite changing t...2025-04-1749 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 27 - Charting Your Tech Career: Professional Standards, AI, and Breaking Barriers with Professor Liz Bacon Principle and Vice Chancellor of Abertay University and Elevate Women in TechJoin host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice Chancellor of Abertay University and former BCS President, for an inspiring conversation about professional standards, technological innovation, and the transformative power of professional recognition in tech.From her early days in programming to becoming a leading voice in technology education, Liz shares her journey of breaking barriers and championing professional excellence in the tech industry.Key highlights:The significance of Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registrationHow professional certification validates technical expertise and ethical standardsBreaking barriers for women in technology and STEMNavigating career growth...2025-04-0429 min
Elevate - Women in TechS3 EP5 - The 1-in-4 Conversation - Breaking the Silence on Prostate Cancer - International Mens Day EditionJoin host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Michael Kwarteng, co-founder of Halzak and the Elevate Women in Tech community, for a powerful International Men's Day special episode about breaking the silence around prostate cancer. In this unique men's takeover episode, Michael bravely shares his journey as a prostate cancer survivor at age 47, transforming his experience into vital advocacy for men's health.
Key highlights:
The shocking reality of prostate cancer statistics in the UK - 12,000 men die yearly, one every 45 minutes
Breaking down the barriers around men's health discussions and medical examinations
How one man's...2024-11-1952 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep26 - Say Yes to Success: How Natasha Barker Became One of Retail Tech's Rising Stars and Elevate Women in TechJoin host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Natasha Barker, Domain Architect at Matalan and Drapers 30 Under 30 honoree, for an inspiring conversation about building confidence, breaking barriers, and thriving in tech leadership.
From graduating as a junior infrastructure architect to becoming a influential domain architect, Natasha shares her journey of transformation and the power of saying "yes" to opportunities.
Key highlights:
Breaking through imposter syndrome and owning your space in male-dominated environments
How to transition from being "the only woman in the room" to confidently leading technical discussions
The importance of being less modest and s...2024-11-0830 min
Elevate - Women in TechS3 Ep 4: From Darkness to Light: A Transgender Journey of Authenticity with Joanne Monk OBE and Elevate Women in TechJoin host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Joanne Monk OBE, an independent consultant and LGBTQ+ advocate, for a powerful episode exploring transgender identity and workplace inclusion. This candid conversation follows Joanne's inspiring journey of transition and her dedication to creating more inclusive environments for the transgender community.
Key highlights:
Joanne's moving personal story of transitioning from David to Joanne after 58 years
The powerful tree analogy explaining gender identity and transition
Understanding the crucial importance of workplace acceptance and allyship
Breaking down the ALLY framework: Awareness, Listen & Learn, Leverage privilege, and You
The challenges transgender individuals face in...2024-11-0158 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 25 - The Power of Male Allyship: Transforming Tech Culture with Elevate Women in Tech and Robert BakerJoin host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Robert Baker, board member of UN Women and European Women on Boards, as they explore the crucial role of male allyship in creating a more inclusive tech industry. This insightful episode unpacks how men can effectively support and champion women in tech, while addressing the barriers that often hold them back.
Key highlights:
Why it will take 130 years to achieve gender equality and how to accelerate change
The shocking statistic that 50% of women leave tech before age 35
How unconscious bias impacts women's career progression
Practical steps for men to become...2024-10-2546 min
Elevate - Women in TechS3 Ep 3 - 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮: 𝗔 𝗡𝗼-𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 - Elevate Women in Tech and Louisa HusseyJoin host Kellie Kwarteng and guest Louisa Hussey, menopause coach and women's health advocate, as they shatter the stigma surrounding menopause in the tech industry. This candid episode explores how perimenopause and menopause impact women's careers and why it's crucial to create supportive work environments.
Key highlights:
The surprising truth: menopause can start as early as your late 30s
How brain fog and other symptoms affect work performance
The alarming statistic that 23% of women consider resigning due to menopause symptoms
Strategies for becoming your own advocate during this transition
Best practices for creating...2024-10-1843 min
Elevate - Women in TechS2 Ep5 - Female Founders Series - Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Cristina Vila - Winning Playbook as a Female FinTech Founder - Elevate Women in TechJoin Kellie Kwarteng Elevate Women in Tech host for an inspiring conversation with Christina Villa, founder and CEO of Cledara - the first software intelligence platform for growing companies that gives you control and visibility of software spend.
Christina shares her remarkable journey as a non-technical female founder, from validating her innovative idea to raising a $20 million Series A.
Discover how Christina:
Overcame challenges in the male-dominated tech world
Navigated the difficult funding landscape for female founders
Built a successful SaaS business without a technical background
Expanded internationally from the UK...2024-08-0242 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 24 - Breaking Barriers: Bentina Terry's Journey to the C-Suite - Elevate Women in TechIn this inspiring episode of Elevate Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng chats with Bentina Terry President and CEO of Southern Link and Southern Telecom Inc. Bentina shares her unconventional journey from lawyer to tech executive, offering valuable insights for women navigating careers in tech and leadership.
We delve into the challenges faced by women, particularly women of color, in male-dominated industries and provides strategies for overcoming these obstacles:
📍 Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
📍 Navigating spaces where women are underrepresented
📍 Building diverse mentorship and sponsorship relationships
📍 Maintaining work-life balance in high-pressure roles
The conversation...2024-07-2635 min
Elevate - Women in TechS3 Ep2 - Shattering Stigmas: Normalising Reproductive Conversations at Work - Elevate Women in Tech meets Sophie Creese HeyFlowJoin host Kellie and guest Sophie Creese, co-founder of Heyflow and Motherboard, as they tackle the taboo topic of women's reproductive health in the tech industry. This eye-opening episode explores how menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause impact women's careers and contribute to the gender pay gap.
Key highlights:
The shocking statistic that 50% of women leave tech by age 35
How reproductive health challenges affect 85% of women in the workplace
Strategies for creating inclusive policies that support women's career progression
The critical role of leadership in normalizing conversations about women's health
Sophie shares invaluable insights on closing the...2024-07-1944 min
Elevate - Women in TechS3. Ep1: The Taboo Truth: Menopause, Motherhood, IVF and Burnout - Oana Pasalau - Cioaba - Elevate Women in TechJoin Kellie Kwarteng for a candid conversation with Oana Pasalau Cioaba, a tech professional and parental burnout coach, as she shares her powerful journey through premature menopause, IVF, and motherhood while balancing a demanding career in clinical data management.
This eye-opening episode tackles the often-silenced struggles faced by women in STEM, from fertility challenges to postpartum difficulties. Oana provides invaluable insights for tech leaders and HR professionals on creating supportive workplaces that address women's health needs.
Key topics include:
Coping with premature menopause diagnosis in your 30s
Navigating IVF treatments while maintaining a high-pressure...2024-07-1248 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 23 - DecodHER: Cracking the Code of Blockchain, AI and AR/VR - Elevate Women in Tech meets Grace OlayinkaIn this thought-provoking episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast, host Kellie Kwarteng chats with Grace Oleyinka, a trailblazing Tech Lead at Niyo Group and passionate advocate for diversity in STEM fields. Buckle up for an illuminating discussion on the transformative potential of emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR).
As a software engineer, author, and mentor, Grace offers invaluable insights into the opportunities and challenges women face in these cutting-edge domains. From demystifying AI bias to unlocking blockchain's data security prowess, this episode is a treasure trove of...2024-05-2341 min
Elevate - Women in TechS3 - Breaking Taboos on Women's Health - IntroductionBreaking Taboos on Women's Health 🚺 Elevate - Women in Tech New Podcast Series!!
Too many important women's health topics get brushed aside as "taboo." Not anymore!
I'm launching a powerful new series on the Elevate - Women in Tech Women in Tech podcast.
We'll have real, honest discussions about:💜 Reproductive rights💜 Maternal care💜 Mental health💜 Menopause💜 ...And more!
Hear unfiltered stories from women who've been there. Get advice from leading experts. Nothing is off-limits as we destigmatize and demystify.From preventative care to systemic chang...2024-05-1001 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 22 - Beyond Lip Service: Moving Women in Tech Beyond the Broken Rung - Elevate Women in Tech meets Jenny Garrett OBEIn this thought-provoking episode, Elevate Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng chats with Jenny Garrett, OBE, a renowned expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, sheds light on the persisting underrepresentation of women in tech leadership roles.
Despite efforts towards gender parity, women make up only 26% of tech workers and a mere 9% of tech leadership positions – a phenomenon often referred to as the "broken rung."
Jenny delves into the significant barriers hindering women's advancement, such as the lack of representation, unsupportive work cultures, and the constant need for self-advocacy. She offers practical steps organizations...2024-04-2646 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 21 - From Untapped to Unstoppable: Elevating Diverse Voices in Tech - Elevate Women in Tech meets - Michelle AnsellIn this captivating episode of Elevate Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng delves into the inspiring journey of Michelle Ansell a Global Financial Services Leader and Market Data Expert. As a neurodiverse woman navigating the tech industry, Michelle shares her unique perspective and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in this field.
Discover how organizations can embrace neurodiversity and create a more inclusive work environment. Learn about the transformative tools, like 'how to work with me' scorecards and chat tools, that can support and empower neurodivergent professionals. Explore the crucial role of leaders and allies in...2024-04-1250 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 20 - From Fine Arts to Tech Leadership: Jen Beattie's Unconventional Journey into Women in TechOn this inspiring episode of Elevate Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng is joined by Jen Beattie to discuss her remarkable career transition from a fine arts degree to becoming the Head of Engineering at Givepanel.
Jen candidly shares her unconventional path into the world of women in tech and the hurdles she overcame as a non-traditional hire.
Discover how a simple website project during university ignited Jen's passion for coding, leading her to take the leap into an internship that kickstarted her tech career. Jen opens up to...2024-03-2931 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 19 - Cracking the Code to Breaking Bias: Empowering Women in Tech - Elevate Women in Tech Meets Abena Akuffo - KellyJoin our host Kellie Kwarteng of Elevate - Women in Tech as she interviews Abena Akuffo-Kelly Chair of Folkestone & Hythe District Council and EDIB Consultant Kaena Consulting.
In this episode, we're spotlighting bias, intersectionality, and leadership's important role in creating inclusive cultures.
Key takeaways include:
💡 Understanding bias and unconscious bias: How they manifest for women and minority groups in tech.🌈 Intersectionality: The importance of recognising individuals beyond data sets.🔑 Leadership's vital role: Setting the tone for addressing bias and cultivating inclusivity.🚀 Bias-free hiring and promotion: Tips for companies...2024-03-2255 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 18 - 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 - Elevate Women in Tech - Vanessa Eyles Detective Superintendent West Midlands Police /MD Cyber Resilience CentreJoin our host Kellie Kwarteng of Elevate - Women in Tech as she interviews Vanessa Eyles Detective Superintendent at West Midlands Police and the Managing Director of the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands
Vanessa shares her remarkable 30-year journey rising through the ranks of law enforcement to Detective Superintendent. She discusses developing into leadership by "Stealth Mode" - quietly taking on projects others overlooked to build her skills and portfolio and rise to the top.
Key takeaways include:
📈 The concept of "Developing into Leadership by Stealth Mod...2024-03-0844 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 17 - Be the Spider Not the Fly: Leading with Equity and Inclusion - Elevate Women in Tech meets Rebecca Salsbury - CTO at The Financial TimesJoin host Kellie Kwarteng of Elevate - Women in Tech as she interviews Rebecca Salsbury CTO at Financial Times.
Rebecca introduces the metaphor "be the spider 🕷, not the fly 🪰" - taking control of your career web instead of feeling trapped and shares her nonlinear, "squiggly" career journey and how she embraced it, from wanting to be a math teacher to leading tech teams at the BBC, Napster, Sky, and now the Financial Times.
We discuss:🗣 Resisting pressures and taking charge of your career💜 Being an authentic, introverted leader🌟 Creating inclusive teams and equitable...2024-03-0153 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 16 - 'Why ‘women in tech’ is not just about women in tech' - Elevate - Women in Tech - meets Sarah Persov - Engineering Team LeadJoin host Kellie Kwarteng of Elevate - Women in Tech as she interviews Sarah Persov, Engineering Team Lead at Dojo, about challenges facing women in tech and building more diverse and inclusive engineering teams.
Sarah shares her experiences as both a technical lead and people manager fostering the next generation of engineers. She discusses work culture biases that can isolate women, impacting careers and retention.
Learn how Sarah advocates for women in tech, from investigating issues anonymously to speaking engagements informing change. She offers advice for women navigating exclusion...2024-02-2348 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep15 - The Secret Sauce: Building Winning Teams and overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Evie Dineva meets Elevate - Women in TechIn this Elevate Women in Tech podcast episode, host Kellie interviews Evie Dineva, Head of Data Engineering and Data Science at Gymshark. They discuss Evie's unique background transitioning from biochemistry to tech, challenges faced, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of building people-first teams.
Evie shares her perspectives on being a woman in male-dominated environments early in her career and offers advice for other women dealing with ageism, gaining confidence, and speaking up. She emphasizes leaning into imposter syndrome as a way to drive continuous self-improvement.
The conversation covers...2024-02-1650 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep14 - Elevate - Women in Tech - Making Tech More Inclusive: Lucy Wilson on NeurodiversityIn this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng interviews Lucy Wilson, an Engineering Manager at ASOS, about her experiences as a neurodivergent woman working in tech.
Lucy shares her career journey, starting in a warehouse role before transitioning to finance and project management. She found her way into tech through a service delivery analyst position and now manages engineers, focusing on their wellbeing, goals and career development as an Engineering Manager.
Key topics include:
Lucy's journey into tech and lived experience as a neurodivergent woman working in...2024-02-071h 00
Elevate - Women in TechS2 Ep 4 - Female Founders Series - Chelsea Maffia - A Non-Traditional Path to EdTech as a Black Female FounderIn this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng interviews Chelsea Maffia, Founder and CEO of Play Morgan Studios.
We discuss Chelsea's inspirational journey as a black female founder revolutionising education through gamification
🎮💡. Despite having a non-technical background, she pivoted from construction to tech entrepreneurship.
Chelsea shares her valuable insights on the challenges faced by women founders, especially women of color, in fundraising and entering the male-dominated startup world. She provides tips for non-technical founders and emphasizes the importance of persistence and resilience.
Key to...2024-02-0235 min
Elevate - Women in Tech𝘽𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙮: 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 - Elevate Women in Tech meets Rebecca Salsbury CTO at the Financial TimesIn this episode, Kellie Kwarteng speaks with Rebecca Salisbury, CTO at the Financial Times, about her nonlinear, "squiggly" career path and how she came to embrace it. Rebecca shares how she went from wanting to be a math teacher to leading tech teams at organizations like the BBC, Napster, and Sky.
She explains why traditional ladder climbing isn't the only way to advance your career, especially for women in tech. Rebecca introduces the metaphor of "being the spider, not the fly" - taking charge of your career web instead of feeling trapped.
Key topics covered...2024-02-0153 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 13 - Elevate Women in Tech meets – Hena Naranbhai – Director of Strategic Development – Lifting as We ClimbIn this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng Founder & CEO of Elevate Women in Tech, and Halzak interview Hena Naranbhai, a Director of Strategic Development at Barclays who is a passionate advocate for women in tech.
Hena shares her career journey traversing between finance, accounting, and technology. She provides advice for women looking to transition into tech roles and explains how finance skills transfer over.
Key topics include:
The ongoing challenges facing women in tech
The role mentors and sponsors played in Hena's advancement to leadership.
Tips for finding and connecting with me...2024-01-2649 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep12 - Elevate meets - Claire Podulka - Chief of Staff at TXI - Navigating motherhood whilst forging a career in tech leadershipIn this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng Founder & CEO of Elevate Women in Tech, and Halzak interviews Claire Podulka, Chief of Staff at TXI on navigating motherhood whilst forging a career in tech leadership
They discuss Claire’s career journey from Journalist and Private Detective to Tech Leader at TXI as Chief of Staff. Key themes include:
Her journey from journalist and private detective to tech leader
The importance to prioritise self-care and "no hat time" as a working mom.
How to approach employers about implementing parent-friendly po...2024-01-1946 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep11 - Elevate meets - Holly Mather - Engineering Manager at Enable - 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝘼 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙃𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙩In this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, host Kellie Kwarteng Founder & CEO of Elevate Women in Tech, and Halzak interviews Holly Mather, Engineering Manager at Enable about strategies for unlocking untapped talent in tech.
They discuss Holly's career journey from research engineering to people management, and her current work at Enable building an inclusive culture and driving the DEI strategy. Key themes include:
The ongoing challenges facing women entering tech, including lack of representation and inclusive cultures.
The benefits of diverse engineering teams, including diversity of thought and experience.
Effective hiring practices like r...2024-01-1233 min
Elevate - Women in TechS2 Ep 3 - Female Founders Series meets YoDayo's Susan Huang: Fundraising and Perseverance Tips for Female FoundersIn this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, our host Kellie Kwarteng Founder & CEO of Elevate Women in Tech and Halzak interviews Susan Huang, Co-Founder and COO of YoDayo.
We discuss Susan's valuable insights and tips on being a female co-founder. From her mantra of "Dont give up, Dont give up and Dont give up!!" to raising capital with both angel investors and VC funding.
The journey of 3 business pivots until the hugely successful launch of YoDayo, which is a social hub for anime & vtuber fans, providing text-to-image generato...2023-11-2420 min
Elevate - Women in TechS2 Ep2 - Female Founders Series - Raising Capital Without VC Money: An Entrepreneur's Unconventional JourneyIn this episode of Elevate - Women in Tech, our host Kellie Kwarteng Founder & CEO of Elevate Women in Tech and Halzak interviews Jennifer Dyer, a serial entrepreneur and business coach who helps female founders raise capital through unconventional means.
We discuss Jennifer's unique journey bootstrapping multiple startups without reliance on traditional VC investors and how she has raised over $30m in investment.
Jennifer shares how she crafted compelling pitch decks focused on what high net worth individuals want to see. She provides tips for nailing an elevator pitch and key strategies...2023-11-1039 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 10 - Elevate meets - Yamilee Toussaint - Founder & CEO of STEM from DanceGet ready to be inspired as we chat with trailblazer Yamilee Toussaint, who is on a mission to empower 1 million girls of color to dream big in STEM fields by 2032.
Did you know that less than a third of STEM workers are women, and fewer than 5% are women of color?* Yamilee is out to change that through her organization STEM from Dance.
In this uplifting episode, Yamilee shares her personal journey from MIT-educated mechanical engineer to launching a dance organization that gets girls excited about science, tech, math, and...2023-10-2729 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 9 - Elevate - Women in Tech Meets - The Brown Girl LeagueCome on a journey as we interview the 3 Founders of The Brown Girl League as they share their journeys into tech via Apprenticeship Degree Programmes and why they set up the incredible Brown Girl League!
Meet our guests
Sonal Jain - Software Engineer at Goldman SachsJainna Bhalla - Project Manager Degree Apprentice at Leonardo Tara Suran - Senior Management Consultant at IBM
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Connect with your Host Kellie Kwa...2023-10-1339 min
Elevate - Women in TechS2 Ep1 - Female Founder Series - Dr Pauldy Otermans - AI teacher in your pocketWelcome to the first episode of our Elevate - Women in Tech series focused on Female Founders! In this episode, we interview Dr. Pauldy Otermans, Co-Founder of Otermans Institute, the world's first AI teacher.
Dr. Otermans has a background in neuroscience and psychology and is now a female leader in the AI industry, with a mission to upskill 750 million underserved learners globally by 2030 through Otermans Institute's AI teachers Beatrice and Teddy.
In this episode, we discuss:
Otermans Institute's mission to make quality education accessible globally
How the pandemic...2023-10-0648 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 8 - Elevate meets - Professor Jackie Carter - Founder of the Data Fellows Programme and University of Manchester - Professor of Statistical LiteracyAre you ready to be inspired by award-winning scholar Professor Jackie Carter, whose pioneering work is breaking barriers for women in data careers?
Jackie shares the vision behind her acclaimed Data Fellows Programme. That provides data skills training and work placement opportunities to Social Science and Humanities Degree students. With 70% female participation, helping close the gender gap and develop a future talent pipeline of students who would not have considered a career in Data or
Tech.
We discuss the obstacles still discouraging women from tech and how stereotypes limit girls' aspirations ear...2023-09-2749 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 7 - Elevate - Women in Tech meets Emma Bayley Melendez - iOS Software Dev & Founder of SheChatsTechGet ready to have your passion sparked by Emma Bayley-Melendez, a bold tech career changer now thriving as a Graduate iOS Developer at Mkodo
Emma made the incredible leap from studying Politics and International Relations to pursuing her interest in coding. She shares the challenges faced transitioning into tech without a computer science degree.
Driven by her experience, Emma founded the She Chats Tech community to empower other women from non-technical backgrounds to enter and grow in the industry.
Emma also provides her wisdom on how the tech sector can evolve to embrace...2023-09-1347 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep6 - Elevate - Women in Tech meets Jenny Farver - CEO at 8th LightAre you ready to be inspired by tech trailblazer Jenny Farver, whose remarkable journey has taken her from engineer to CEO of software consultancy 8th Light.
Jenny shares in this episode the real challenges she faced on her rise to the top in the Chicago tech start-up scene. Now she's an unstoppable force for women in tech - speaking at conferences, teaching future leaders, and guiding startups.
She shares invaluable insights for women and employers looking to relaunch tech careers after a break, drawing from her own experience after a career br...2023-08-3042 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep5 - Elevate - Women in Tech - Meets Angelina Tsuboi - NASA Intern and Tech Trailblazer.Welcome to Episode 5 of Elevate – Women in Tech! Get ready to be blown away as we dive into the world of Angelina Tsuboi, a 17-year-old tech trailblazer.
Meet Angelina – the prodigy who's rewriting the rules. She's not just a full-stack software and mechatronics developer, she's a pilot, a scientific explorer, and a NASA Intern
Angelina isn't just about lines of code; she's about changing the world. She launched her debut app, Lilac, on the Apple Store at just 16! Followed up with the genius Pocket CPR app for the Apple Watc...2023-08-2336 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep 4 - Breaking Glass, Building Bridges: From Engineer to VP with Seemin Suleri - VP of Engineering - Prima - Elevate - Women in TechAre you ready to be inspired? Join us on this episode as we take you on a journey with Seemin Suleri, a tech trailblazer who has conquered the digital world over 17 extraordinary years – from software engineer to VP of Engineering at Prima!
Seemin is not just an industry leader; she's an agent for change, specializing in building high-performance teams and driving cultural and technological transformations in businesses.
But that's not all – Seemin is also a devoted mom of two, fiercely advocating for flexibility and inclusion in teams, breaking barriers for...2023-08-0332 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 EP3 - Elevate - Women in Tech - Meets Erica Lockheimer - VP of Engineering - LinkedInWelcome to Episode 3 of the Elevate - Women in Tech Series - Elevating women and girls in tech from the classroom to the boardroom.
In this inspiring episode, we meet Erica Lockheimer - VP of Engineering at LinkedIn, overseeing the LinkedIn Talent Solutions suite. Tune in as Erica shares her journey in the tech world spanning over 20 years.
Sharing her early days at San Jose State University, where she embarked on her tech adventure.From facing the brink of dropping out to discovering her true inspiration and sense of...2023-07-2531 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 EP2 - Elevate meets Megan Bourdages - Fractional CSO and VP of SalesWelcome to Episode 2 of the Elevate Series - Elevating women and girls in tech from the classroom to the boardroom.
On this episode, we meet Megan Bourdages - Fractional CSO and VP of Sales. Megan shares her 19 years of sales experience as a sales leader and strategist in this episode. We cover how she has climbed the ladder twice to overcome challenges through to building and rebuilding her brand.
Megan also shares advice for Leadership looking to impact diversity within their team through her lived experience and an overview o...2023-06-3031 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1 Ep1 - Code, Culture & Leadership: Elevate meets Irina Stanescu - Tech Lead Manager at MnemonicWelcome to Episode 1 of the Elevate Series - Elevating women and girls in tech from the classroom to the boardroom.
On this episode, we meet Irina Stanescu - Tech Team Lead at Mnemonic, a pre-series A blockchain data insights startup.
Irina will be sharing her journey from the classroom and her love for programming, working in teams, and building things. An overview of her past 14 years within the tech industry from graduating from school in Romania to moving to the USA to start her 1st position at Google and the position she holds today as...2023-06-1330 min
Elevate - Women in TechS1. Introduction to ElevateWelcome to “Elevate – Women in Tech” podcast series committed to uplifting and inspiring women and girls in the tech sector from the classroom to the boardroom. With a clear focus on bridging the tech industry’s gender gap whilst creating an inclusive and supporting tech community for all.The show is hosted by Halzak’s Founder and CEO Kellie Kwarteng. With her unwavering passion and dedication to empowering women in tech she will be interviewing remarkable Women in Tech who will share how and why they ventured into the world of technology, the challenges they encountered along the way, and t...2023-06-0101 min