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Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechKeeping Connection Alive in AI Recruitment - Dr Arwen GriffioenWhen AI starts applying for jobs… who’s really doing the hiring?In this episode, Dr. Arwen Griffioen, Head of AI at Hatch, joins Catherine Stone and Clare Alstin to unpack the messy new world of AI-powered recruitment — where job seekers are using ChatGPT to mass-apply, recruiters are using AI to screen, and somewhere in between, the human connection got lost.Arwen shares how Hatch is reimagining hiring for a new generation — making it fairer, smarter, and more human — while challenging the bias built into our systems and the ethics behind the models we trust.From Gen Z’s ap...
2025-11-1335 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechFrom Google to Uber to :Different - Mina RadhakrishnanFrom Goldman Sachs to Google to Uber — and now :Different — Mina Radhakrishnan has lived through some of the wildest chapters in tech.In this episode, Mina joins Femmebot hosts Clare Alstin and Catherine Stone to unpack what she’s learned about building products, leading teams, and staying human through rapid change.She shares stories from scaling Uber from 20 people to thousands, launching features that changed how millions use technology, and building her own startup from the ground up.And she doesn’t hold back on Australia’s tech complacency — why we could be world-class, but aren’t there yet.
2025-10-3040 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechSarah Carney, MicrosoftFrom the Australian Army to Microsoft’s tech frontier — Sarah Carney’s career is anything but ordinary.As the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Australia & New Zealand, Sarah sits at the centre of some of the country’s biggest conversations around AI, data, and digital transformation. She’s also Microsoft’s Responsible AI lead and a proud member of the regional AI product Red Team, helping enterprise and government customers navigate what’s next in technology — safely, responsibly, and with heart.Named the 4th most powerful woman in tech in Australia (B&T, 2025) and ARN’s Rising Star (202...
2025-10-1546 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechLaura Dunkelmann, AI Pro & Creative ConsultantAI is changing the face of beauty and fashion, but is it really as simple as writing the perfect prompt? In this episode we sit down with a personal favourite Instagram creator and digital artist Laura Dunkelmann, whose striking AI beauty imagery has set a new bar for realism, texture, and imagination.Together they explore:How AI is democratizing creativity, giving small brands and creators the same stage as luxury housesWhy AI-generated images can sometimes feel more human than traditional photographyThe responsibility creators have to push AI beyond stereotypes
2025-09-3046 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechJen Dobbie, Flip The FocusCreativity, AI & The Power of the MiddleWhat happens when creative integrity collides with artificial intelligence — and how do we stop empathy from becoming a “nice-to-have”?In this episode of Femmebot, we sit down with Jen Dobbie, a creative strategist turned technologist who has navigated agencies, startups, and big tech. Jen brings a candid perspective on what’s lost when nuance disappears, why AI can both flatten originality and unlock new excellence, and why sometimes the most radical stance is to sit in the middle.Together, we explore:Jen’s journey from copywri...
2025-09-1643 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechFelicity Fury , WeAspireFelicity Furey: Building Brave Leaders in STEMFrom walking into a university lecture hall filled almost entirely with men, to becoming an award-winning engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of We Aspire, Felicity Furey has made a career out of breaking barriers.In this episode of Femmebot, Felicity shares her journey from creative beginnings to civil engineering, and why bravery—not just confidence—is the key to leadership. She opens up about founding initiatives like Power of Engineering to inspire the next generation of women in STEM, the role of mentorship, and why leadership skills matter not just at...
2025-09-0131 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechRenee Wootten Tomlin, Lanza JetAerospace engineer, pilot, and Director of New Market Development at LanzaJet, Renee Wootton Tomlin has spent her life chasing the skies. Her mantra? Back yourself, assume good intent, and keep mentors close.In this episode of Femmebot, Renee reveals:How she went from Air Force Cadets at 15 to shaping the future of sustainable aviationWhy cultural nuance is her superpower in global businessHow she’s tackling the aviation industry’s race to decarboniseHer dream of taking sustainable fuels into spaceIt’s a conversation that blends...
2025-08-1441 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechKate Kirwin, She CodesIf you've ever told yourself you're "too fun" or "too old" for tech, this one's for you.In this week’s episode of Femmebot, we meet Kate Kirwin, the founder of She Codes. What started as a one-off workshop has grown into a national movement helping thousands of women learn to code, build confidence and shift careers.Kate’s mission isn’t just about teaching tech skills. It’s about dismantling fear, making space for curiosity and giving women — including those from regional areas and neurodiverse backgrounds — the tools and community they need to thrive.We talk...
2025-07-2834 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechBelinda Pervan, Veeam Software“There’s no secret bullet. It’s about being good to people, doing good work, and building trust.”Belinda Pervan is VP of Marketing at Veeam Software for Asia Pacific and Japan. She’s spent 20+ years in B2B tech and still leads with heart, humility, and an unshakable focus on results.In this episode, Belinda talks about transforming Veeam’s marketing into a data-fluent, stakeholder-savvy engine. She shares her approach to team culture, managing imposter syndrome, and what it really takes to succeed as a creative in a world driven by dashboards.She also get...
2025-07-1437 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechCath Brands, Flintfox InternationalMeet Cath Brands, CMO at Flintfox. She’s not just using AI. She’s scaling global content, reshaping SEO strategy, and showing what lean marketing teams can really do.In the full episode, Cath talks about her journey from global consumer brands to joining the top-secret Amazon Go team as one of its first marketers. At Flintfox, she’s brought that same energy to rebuilding the brand from the ground up, simplifying complex messaging, and leading with creativity in a traditionally dry space.She also shares what it’s like being the only woman in the room...
2025-07-1431 min
Femmebot: The Podcast Powering Women in TechEmily Leiding, Microsoft AustraliaIn this episode of Femmebot, we sit down with Emily Leiding, Creative Technologist at Microsoft, to map out the disruption era we’re all navigating. From fashion to tech to customer experience, Em has spent her career bridging product and brand and helping creative teams adapt to new frontiers.We talk about:What AI is doing to creativityHow to protect the human in customer experienceEthical responsibility (and who should really be leading it)Why the next generation might go more offline than ever beforeThis is...
2025-07-1429 min