In this episode, Teshera Hull, a dynamic leader and marketing director at GE Healthcare, shares her insights on navigating the twists and turns of a career, seizing opportunities, and owning one's career trajectory. Teshera emphasizes the importance of staying focused and visualizing goals through meditation, which has been instrumental in helping her realize her ambitions and maintain clarity. As a single mother of two young children, Teshera discusses the challenges and rewards of...

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Osmer, Founder and President of Health+Commerce, a leading PR and marketing agency for innovators in medtech, biotech, and digital health. Nicole shares her entrepreneurial journey of starting Health+Commerce in 2017 and growing it to over 30 employees before being acquired by Supreme Group, a healthcare commercialization platform backed by private equity. We discuss the unique challenges of building an agency in the highly technical healthcare...

Yesenia Sevilla is the Director of Strategic Engagement and Ecosystem Development at Vanderbilt University, but Yesenia's career journey has been anything but linear. Speaking to host Chris Atiyah, Yesenia shares insights on embracing possibility and seizing opportunities, likening her career approach to carrying a toolbelt and a backpack. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating an innovative mindset, the key to driving real transformation. Yesenia advocates for individuals to...

Heidi Wyle is the CEO and Founder of Venti Technologies; from a lower socio-economic background, she excelled through her love of learning, achieving a bachelor's from Brown, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. from MIT. She started in biotech when the industry was in its infancy, and following three successful business exits she moved into autonomous tech, founding Venti. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, the pursuit of knowledge, and the importance of embracing...

Jamila Parham's fascination with technology ignited in childhood when she played video games with her brother. Raised on the south side of Chicago, Jamila attended DePaul University School of Computing. However, she soon realized that STEM lacked diversity and inclusion, reflecting a disparity Jamila wanted to change for the better. Thus, The Tech Unicorn was born. The Tech Unicorn embarked on a quest to empower 'unicorns'—those hidden figures within STEM communities. Through...

Lisa Ventura was recently awarded an MBE for her services in Cyber Security, spearheading diversity and inclusion. It's undoubtedly one of the most exciting career journeys we've heard of in the tech space, following an incredibly successful career in the entertainment industry. Lisa worked on a widely popular TV show that became a global hit, 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' Lisa's career in cybersecurity is fascinating; she founded the first-ever dedicated UK Cyber Security...

In this episode Chris Atiyah interviews Katelyn Arnold, Principal Scientist and Research Assistant Professor recently named a Forbes 30 under 30 scientist. Katelyn's journey to success is an inspiring one. As a young woman, she had dreams of becoming a ballerina, but a career-ending injury forced her to pivot her focus towards science.   Katelyn's passion for science only grew, and she went on to make groundbreaking scientific discoveries that have revolutionized the industry. Her...

Leslie Vickrey is a woman on a mission - she wants to empower other women to thrive by achieving their dreams in the world of work; following a successful career in recruitment, she's the Founder and CEO of ClearEdge, a specialist boutique agency that supports staffing firms with their marketing strategies. She's also the author of 'Together We Rise,' a collective book filled with women's personal and professional journeys from the staffing industry. Leslie talks openly about her...

Jennifer Lee immigrated to the US from South Korea in the late 1980s. She tragically lost her father when she was five years old and then her grandfather to cancer two years later. Financial hardship followed, and Jennifer's mum worked seven days a week for up to 16 hours a day to support the family. It was a hard start. But it inspired Jennifer's work ethic and commitment to pursuing a career in Biotech, which stemmed from a quest to learn how cancer affects the human body. ...

'Difficult doesn't mean impossible' is Yewande Akinola's mantra.   Yewande Akinola MBE is an award-winning Chartered Engineer and Innovator; her story is a remarkable one; growing up in Nigeria shaped Yewande's perspective of the world; she witnessed the infrastructure challenges her own country faced, and this sparked Yewande's purpose - to improve lives through engineered solutions. She has committed her career to creating sustainable products and systems for the built environment –...

Leslie Bondaryk is a visionary who, through her role as CTO at The Concord Consortium, is driving large-scale improvements in teaching and learning through groundbreaking technology. Discover how Leslie's passion for STEM has ignited a fire in the next generation's hearts and minds - through the power of technology to engage learners to explore, create, and innovate our world. In our latest episode, you'll find out about the following: The role of technology in revolutionizing STEM...

Anuja Gokhale, VP of Engineering at Payscale speaks to host Chris Atiyah about her career journey, the intersection of business and engineering, and how to achieve sustainable growth and equitable compensation in the tech industry. Anuja shares her insights on over-hiring in tech and how companies can look to scale more sustainably as well as experiences from advancing the career ladder into management, while maintaining a balance with the technical and hands-on engineering. About Anuja...

Jenn talks about her role as Global Head of People and Culture - and how she's created a global team culture of collaboration at Bigtincan, Jenn delves into the different career pathways that have led her to where she is today. Renowned for her outstanding contributions to transforming organizational cultures and driving impactful people strategies, Jenn has years of experience in human resources and leadership roles, building a strong reputation as a thought leader and change agent in the...

Chris Atiyah sits down this week with Michelle Lee, Vice President and HR Business Partner at one of the world’s largest engineering companies. Michelle works for a global industry powerhouse and shares her insights on the critical aspects of employer engagement, retention, and employee/employer alignment. Join us as Chris’ delves into the strategies and practices that have enabled Michelle to foster a highly engaged workforce, retain top talent, and align employee goals with organizational...

Jyl talks candidly about her family, who shaped her formative years lobbying for equal rights, her early beginnings within a non-linear career path plus her quest to get 'out of her own way,' and how moving towards her authentic self led to her position at Highspot and why she's working to creating a culture of unconscious inclusion. In addition, Jyl speaks openly on how DEI is evolving in the workplace, plus why having an ecosystem approach to building a network of mentors and advocates to...

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we dive into the insightful perspectives of Sharon Gadonniex, Executive Vice President at Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT). She discusses the role of leadership in fostering such an environment and encourages leaders to actively seek out and amplify diverse voices within their teams. Sharon sheds light on the importance of diversity in stopping 'group think' and the value of healthy work conflict. This podcast episode is a valuable resource for...

Join us in our latest podcast episode as we chat with the incredible Natalie Marino, a trailblazing Latina tech talent advocate. Not only is Natalie a highly accomplished professional in the tech world, but she's also a dedicated mom, juggling the demands of parenthood while making a significant impact in her field. In this empowering episode, Natalie shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a driving force in the tech community. Through her platform, she provides...

Ginnette Harvey was one of the founding members of SThree’s US business. One of the last staffing companies in the world. She built a highly success career of fifteen years, before taking the leap into entrepreneurialism, launching Harper & Gray and Co-Founding BlocHaus - a blockchain recruitment firm.  Ginnette ran a 100-person, $125M business and in this episode, we talk about what inspired her to leave that behind, to start her own ventures. Get ready to be inspired and motivated as...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Tara May, the visionary CEO of Aspiritech. Aspiritech, one of the nation's largest employers of autistic individuals in the technology sector, is changing lives and transforming perception. In this conversation, we explore Tara's personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs in building an inclusive and innovative company and why the 'power of listening' is one of the greatest leadership tools you can...

Join Chris Atiyah, the host of HerSuccess, as he interviews successful, high-flying women working in Engineering & Technology, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of diverse leaders in these industries. From shattering glass ceilings to amplifying female voices - these interviews celebrate the remarkable journeys of inspirational women in this space.  Every episode is packed with honest reflections, advice, and practical tools you can apply professionally - uncover new...