Join 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

In 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

In 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...

Breaking 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...

In 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...

In 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,...

On 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

Join 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...