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Women Talk Tech

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The Women Talk Tech Podcast is not just another business podcast. Each episode is a new story of a woman who has had to overcome challenges and biases in order to be successful in a tech career. It discusses the hard topics and brings to light the current challenges women are facing today.

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Protecting People, Privacy, and Data in Digital Health with Dr. Chandana Unnithan

January 25, 2023 19:07 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie is joined by Dr. Chandana Unnithan, Chief Scientific Officer at Lifeguard Digital Health. Dr. Chandana is a scientist and professor in digital health technologies from Australia, with a decade of work in health technologies deployment. In the past 4 years, Dr. Chandana has been instrumental in developing digital health and cybersecurity solutions for Lifeguard Digital Health Inc. based in Canada. She leverages IoT, Blockchain and AI to develop...

The Women Talk Tech Ambition Survey with Marie Wiese

January 18, 2023 20:45 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MB

Why do women still feel they must have 100% of the qualifications to apply for a position when men apply for these same positions with only 60%? What does ambition mean today for women and how has that evolved with the workforce over time? Is the framing of success and ambition throughout childhood different for young men and women? At Women Talk Tech we’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of ambition, and we want to hear from you! That’s why we have launched the Women Talk Tech Ambition S...

Transforming Talent Challenges Into Opportunities with Tina Jones

January 11, 2023 02:40 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

On the first episode of our latest series, Opening Doors, Marie is joined by Tina Jones, a global business leader who currently serves as Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Cadence Design Systems. Tina shares her insights on creating new STEM education opportunities for women, navigating the talent shortage, and opening doors in the tech sector.

Technology is a Journey, Not a Destination with Michelle Wickum

December 21, 2022 16:06 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie is joined by Michelle Wickum, Director of Marketing at SteelMaster Buildings. Michelle and Marie discuss the challenges and triumphs of learning new technical skills throughout the pandemic, getting over a fear of tech in the very technical Microsoft community, and how to approach technology with a mindset of educated risk-taking.

Attracting and Retaining Talent with Amy Davies

December 07, 2022 17:05 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie sits down with Amy Davies, Founder and CEO of First30. Tune in to hear Amy share her insights on the importance of talent attraction and retention, and how to prioritize it in your business!

Women in Microsoft with Ashley Steiner

November 23, 2022 00:09 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, we are joined by Ashley Steiner. Ashley is a Microsoft MVP, an independent consultant for Dynamics365 & Power Platform, and the host of Dynamics Hotdish Podcast. Ashley and Marie discuss getting into the Dynamics space as a non-technical female, finding your passion and standing your ground as a woman in tech, and providing avenues into the tech space through the non-profit TechFluent Academy.

Emerging E-Commerce with Kelly Mazur

November 09, 2022 20:04 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie sits down with Kelly Mazur, Manager of Marketing & Microsoft Partnership at Evenica. Kelly is a marketing leader with over ten years of international experience in strategizing, brand alignment and content creation.

Ep 64: Diversity and Inclusion in the Chip Industry with Diane Vanasse

October 06, 2022 17:04 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie is joined by Diane Vanasse, Senior Director of Marketing Communications for Credo Technology Group. Tune in to hear Diane share her insights on diversity and inclusion in the chip industry, the value of allyship from men, and how she is emerging from the pandemic with impact!

Diversity and Inclusion in the Chip Industry with Diane Vanasse

October 06, 2022 17:04 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie is joined by Diane Vanasse, Senior Director of Marketing Communications for Credo Technology Group. Tune in to hear Diane share her insights on diversity and inclusion in the chip industry, the value of allyship from men, and how she is emerging from the pandemic with impact!

Gender and Technology in a Post-Pandemic World with Janet Lin

September 22, 2022 18:43 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

For our first episode in our new series on women and emerging tech in a post-pandemic world, we are honoured to bring back friend of the show, Janet Lin.

Ep 63: Gender and Technology in a Post-Pandemic World with Janet Lin

September 22, 2022 18:43 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

For our first episode in our new series on women and emerging tech in a post-pandemic world, we are honoured to bring back friend of the show, Janet Lin.

Closing the Access Gap - Helping Female Founders Scale with Jennifer Jordan

June 24, 2021 15:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech we are joined by Jennifer Jordan. Jennifer is the Managing Director for the Female Founders First program with Barclays and Techstar, a program designed to allow trail-blazing female-led companies with resources to grow, scale, and advance their businesses. Tune in to hear Jennifer discuss what it takes for female-led companies to close the access gap and scale their business.

Ensuring a Humane Future- Empathy and Ethics in Innovation with Lisa Woodley

June 17, 2021 17:37 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech we are joined by Lisa Woodley. Lisa is the Vice President of Customer Experience at NTT DATA, where she utilizes her background in philosophy and psychology to bring empathy, ethics, and the human perspective to technology innovation. Tune in to hear Lisa share her insights on the importance of diversity, empathy, and ethics in technology innovation.

How Determination Drives Results with Tanya Tygesen

June 10, 2021 13:17 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, we are joined by Tanya Tygesen. Tanya is the Director of Client Service and Relationship Management at SS&C Salentica, a division of SS&C Technologies. Tune in to hear Tanya share her insights on the power of determination in breaking into traditionally male-dominated spaces, as she shares her experiences both as a professional athlete, as well as a leader in the tech sector.

Growing Up Ad Tech with Joanna Taccone

June 03, 2021 16:09 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, we are joined by Joanna Taccone. Joanna is currently the Director of Marketing at AcuityAds, a leading journey automation platform for omnichannel digital advertising. Joanna shares her insights on what it takes to have a career in start-ups, and how young women can best position themselves for a successful career in the tech sector.

The Power of Finding Your Community with Jen Capstraw

May 27, 2021 17:53 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech we are joined by Jen Capstraw. Jen is a speaker, consultant and self-proclaimed #emailgeek who helps cool, under-the-radar companies build visibility and credibility in the email marketing space. She’s best-known as President and Co-Founder of Women of Email, an association of 5,000+ aimed at promoting leadership and cultivating professional growth. Jen shares her insights on the power of finding a community within the tech sector.

Owning Your Narrative with Aparna Natarajan

May 20, 2021 14:16 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech we are joined by Aparna Natarajan. Aparna is an accomplished strategy and sales leader with over 10 years of experience across enterprise sales, partner development, and operations. Aparna shares her insight on finding your path, and owning your narrative as a woman in the tech sector.

Crossing the Line - How Inclusion Requires Organizational Courage with Julia Satov

May 13, 2021 13:31 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, we are joined by Julia Satov. Julia is an internationally published author in the International Journal of Diversity in Education, and has publications in the Huffington Post and Chief Learning Officer. Julia shares her insight on fostering an environment of diversity in the tech sector, as well as creating permanent seats for diversity and inclusion workers at the business decision table.

From Zero to Startup with Riya Karumanchi

March 24, 2021 14:10 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week’s guest is Riya Karumanchi, a 17-year-old high school student from Burlington, Ontario. Riya is an entrepreneur and CEO of SmartCane and is extremely passionate about harnessing technology to better people’s lives. Riya shares her insight into overcoming the obstacles of being a young woman in tech, how women and girls can become engaged in technology at a younger age, and what direction tech companies should go, in order to become more welcoming to women in the industry.

From Zero to Startup

March 24, 2021 14:10 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week’s guest is Riya Karumanchi, a 17-year-old high school student from Burlington, Ontario. Riya is an entrepreneur and CEO of SmartCane and is extremely passionate about harnessing technology to better people’s lives. Riya shares her insight into overcoming the obstacles of being a young woman in tech, how women and girls can become engaged in technology at a younger age, and what direction tech companies should go, in order to become more welcoming to women in the industry.

A Case of the Tech Scaries with Nicole Ooi

March 17, 2021 15:58 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

This week’s guest is Nicole Ooi, a fourth-year computer engineering student at Queen’s University, and the Internal Vice-President of Queen’s WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering). Nicole shares how she came down with a case of what she calls, the “tech scaries” and addresses the disconnect happening in high school between young girls and the possibility of a career in tech.

A Case of the Tech Scaries

March 17, 2021 15:58 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

This week’s guest is Nicole Ooi, a fourth-year computer engineering student at Queen’s University, and the Internal Vice-President of Queen’s WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering). Nicole shares how she came down with a case of what she calls, the “tech scaries” and addresses the disconnect happening in high school between young girls and the possibility of a career in tech.

Using Social Media For Good with Marley Melbourne

March 10, 2021 13:45 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

To kick off the Women Talk Tech mini-series, "A Salute to Young Women in Tech", Marie sits down with Marley Melbourne, a high school student and founder of "Casual", an online art collective and culture zine. Tune in to hear Marley talk about teenagers and social media use, as well as how the marketing sector can do more to engage with young women.

Using Social Media For Good

March 10, 2021 13:45 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

To kick off the Women Talk Tech mini-series, "A Salute to Young Women in Tech", Marie sits down with Marley Melbourne, a high school student and founder of "Casual", an online art collective and culture zine. Tune in to hear Marley talk about teenagers and social media use, as well as how the marketing sector can do more to engage with young women.

Being Resilient Today with Jaime Chambron

February 24, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we are joined by Jaime Chambron, CEO and Founder of Impact Oceans and the Career Agility System. She shares her journey with us of how she entered the tech sector and pivoted her career to focus on helping both men and women be resilient and gain agility in their unique career paths, and how companies can create an environment to encourage and nurture growth.

Being Resilient Today

February 24, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, we are joined by Jaime Chambron, CEO and Founder of Impact Oceans and the Career Agility System. She shares her journey with us of how she entered the tech sector and pivoted her career to focus on helping both men and women be resilient and gain agility in their unique career paths, and how companies can create an environment to encourage and nurture growth.

The Importance of Diversity in the New Tech World

February 10, 2021 19:06 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, our guest is Janet Lin, Senior Director of Customer Engagement Technology at Loblaw Companies Limited. She talks about her journey coming to Canada to pursue a career in tech and the challenges she faced, along with the importance of diversity - in all aspects - as we embark on the new age of technology.

The Importance of Diversity in the New Tech World with Janet Lin

February 10, 2021 19:06 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, our guest is Janet Lin, Senior Director of Customer Engagement Technology at Loblaw Companies Limited. She talks about her journey coming to Canada to pursue a career in tech and the challenges she faced, along with the importance of diversity - in all aspects - as we embark on the new age of technology.

How To Thrive Through Change You Did Not Ask For with Esther Weinberg

January 27, 2021 20:58 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, our guest is Esther Weinberg, Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone. She shares what her career has taught her about leaders in tech and the importance of coaching and mentoring.

How To Thrive Through Change You Did Not Ask For

January 27, 2021 20:58 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

In this episode of Women Talk Tech, our guest is Esther Weinberg, Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone. She shares what her career has taught her about leaders in tech and the importance of coaching and mentoring.

The Collective Wisdom of High Performing Women with Monique Allen

January 12, 2021 21:28 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, our guest is Monique Allen, the EVP of Data and Technology for OMERS. She shares her observations about bias in the tech sector and how we can adjust our approach in dealing with this challenge. Tune in this week for your chance to win a copy of "The Collective Wisdom of High Performing Women" - The Judy Project.

Tech and COVID-19 with Dr. Lissy Hu

November 11, 2020 17:18 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

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Adventures of Women in Tech with Alana Karen

October 28, 2020 20:32 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

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Embracing your entrepreneurial spirit with Asra Nadeem

October 07, 2020 05:05 - 27 minutes - 37 MB

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Building a supportive tech sales culture with Patricia DuChene

September 23, 2020 15:26 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

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Ignite Your Purpose with Passion with Pattie Grimm

September 08, 2020 15:13 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

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Building Resilience in Business with Shannon Ferguson

August 19, 2020 01:27 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

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Finding Financial Independence in Tech with Anju Virmani

July 31, 2020 15:30 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

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Investing in Sports Tech for Women Makes ‘Cents’ with Caroline Wiley and Tina Finelli

July 21, 2020 17:22 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

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How to Thrive in a Male Dominated Workplace with Elaine Montilla

July 13, 2020 15:05 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MB

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How to Transform your Mess into a Message with Jillian Kaplan

July 06, 2020 18:44 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MB

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Walking the Talk on Women in Tech Sales with Kim Benedict

June 15, 2020 20:33 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MB

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Why Girls Need Dedicated Mentors in Tech with Dr. Stefanie Chiras

June 01, 2020 19:24 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MB

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Supporting The Big Push with Sharon Zohar

March 04, 2020 13:19 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

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The Women Cyber Security Society with Lisa Kearney

February 19, 2020 14:53 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

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The Evolution of the CIO with Fawn Annan

February 10, 2020 02:27 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

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A Narrative of Reinvention with Nasheen Liu

February 05, 2020 11:51 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

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Unstoppable - Living a life of #NoExcuses with Victoria Pelletier

January 30, 2020 12:08 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

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Men Advocating for Gender Diversity is a Win for Everyone with Claude Reeves

January 22, 2020 04:26 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

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Tech is More Than Code, 0s and 1s with Noureen Syed

January 09, 2020 16:22 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

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