Today's episode is the first of a series focused on a conversation between Ishreen and Stacy Hope, the Managing Director of Women in Mining UK. Throughout this series they focus on the impact of power, privilege and purpose in the mining sector, particularly regarding gender and race. Stacy shares her journey from working in international development to advocating for women in the mining industry. She delves into the challenges faced by women in mining, such as underrepresentation in leadership positions and barriers to obtaining mining-specific skills, and highlights the initiatives being undertaken by Women in Mining UK to address these issues, KEY TAKEAWAYS This episode highlights the prevalent gender-based discrimination in the mining sector, emphasizing the need for a more equitable and inclusive workplace for women. Research conducted by Women in Mining UK shows a significant correlation between having women on boards in the mining sector and positive business outcomes, such as return on investments and EBITDA. Women in Mining UK is actively involved in initiatives like school competitions, scholarships, internships, and professional development events to support and encourage women in mining-related fields. Stacy Hope's journey from volunteering to becoming the Managing Director of Women in Mining UK showcases the importance of being actively involved in advocating for gender equity and social justice. BEST MOMENT "Work in very complex, contentious jurisdictions with some of the more challenging sectors, because there is room for growth and improvement and change." "We saw significant correlation between women on boards, and especially particular number of women on boards, and return on investments, EBITDA, you name it." "It's about giving young women the opportunity to get that experience on their CV. And oftentimes they do the internship and then they're asked to stay on, which is also valuable impact that we're able to have by creating these pathways in." VALUABLE RESOURCES Privilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast Email: [email protected] Useful links: https://linktr.ee/BelongingPioneers ABOUT THE HOSTS Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching. Kami Nuttall, a workplace culture expert with over 20 years of experience, delves into governance, risk management, and the human experience in organizations. Trained by the Anti-Discrimination Foundation and a qualified hypnotherapist, she's passionate about fostering psychologically safe, inclusive workplace cultures. Kami champions accountability, believing organizations should prioritize both employees and customers, creating environments grounded in inclusivity and trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminuttall-cultureguru-cultureauditor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley/ Privilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com