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You don’t look like an Engineer

By: Laura Miranda & Sohan Roopra
  • Summary

  • Our podcast stems from our shared commitment to gender equality, aiming to amplify voices and experiences in STEM through compelling storytelling.


    Our podcast delves into the various challenges faced by minorities, actively raising awareness and offering recommendations and potential solutions for organisations and leaders to foster more inclusive workplace cultures.


    Each episode serves as a platform for professionals to share their journeys, providing valuable insights for navigating the corporate world authentically and effectively.


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Episodes
  • Fiona McDonald: Pursuit, Passion and Promise leader of 2023
    May 27 2024
    Laura and Sohan sit with the Roads Australia PPP award winner of 2023, Fiona McDonald from New South Wales. Fiona is a Senior Manager of Industry Affairs and Partnerships, who shares her experience in leading innovation in the industry, working with senior leadership teams and even championing for diversity and inclusion - a passion that arises from her own personal experiences. Fiona's valuable lessons on understanding the incremental changes that lead to path breaking innovation are a great lesson for young professionals in the industry. The discussion talks about how getting recognition can impact careers, and many more topics that you simply don't want to miss. Yo can also check out her report "Innovation: an Emerging Leaders Perspective" linked in the episode

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    50 mins
  • Josh Yates: Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO
    Apr 17 2024

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Yates, a multifaceted individual serving as the co-director of Landy Advisory, the director of the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, and the vice president of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce.


    Josh candidly shares the challenges he faced at the outset of his journey in the infrastructure sector. Despite lacking a technical engineering background, he reveals how he navigated these obstacles with determination and resilience and became a visionary executive in business strategy.


    Josh delves into the pivotal moment when he embarked on his entrepreneurial endeavor, founding his first advisory consultancy and assembling a talented team of ten individuals. Join us as we explore how Josh's background in sports influences his distinctive leadership style, offering valuable insights into his approach to team dynamics.


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    49 mins
  • Rhianna Di Trapani: Creating a healthy relationship with change | Episode 37
    Apr 2 2024

    Join Laura and Sohan in their interview with Rhianna Di Trapani, the civil construction professional turned director of her very own company - Virtual Civil Consulting! From juggling two degrees and two part-time jobs to managing 20-million dollar projects in the construction industry - Rhianna is an inspiration for young women in STEM wanting to reach the stars.


    At just 15 years old, Rhianna moved from Dubai to Australia and embraced new cultures. In this episode, Rhianna uncovers the keys to building a healthy relationship with change, growing through learning, and taking courageous leaps in both work and life. You don’t want to miss this one.


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    50 mins

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