The Digital Her Podcast
Welcome to The Digital Her Podcast: the podcast about women and tech careers. Join us for a weekly dose of inspiration and insights into the world of possibilities waiting for you in tech. Whether you're changing careers, choosing your professional path for the first time, or you're already thriving in the sector - we've got something for you.We'll be sitting down for a series of inspiring conversations with women from across our 350-strong community of role models. We'll dive into areas of the industry you might not know about to discover what opportunities are available to you, and tackle t...
S2 E3 · Thu, March 27, 2025
The Power of Diverse Teams
Join us for episode 3, as Roxy chats to Talei Loto, Manager of Major Programmes, UK Technology & Transformation at Deloitte, and Mavra Mahmood, Senior Consultant, Major Programmes, UK Technology & Transformation at Deloitte. We talk about our experiences working in diverse teams, why they are absolutely essential for a thriving businesses, and explore how diversity intersects with work-life balance The Digital Her Podcast is brought to you by Manchester Digital
S2 E2 · Thu, March 20, 2025
The Importance of Allyship
For episode 2, we sit down with Sam Baillie, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & D&I Champion at GlobalLogic, to discuss the power of female allyship. Join Roxy and Sam as they dive in to the importance of championing those around you, the impact of allyship in the workplace, and the power of internal communities in a hybrid working world. The Digital Her Podcast is brought to you by Manchester Digital
S2 E1 · Thu, March 13, 2025
The Journey from IC to Leadership
The Digital Her podcast is back for Season 2, with a new host, Roxy Stafford, the Programme & Events Manager at Manchester Digital. S2E1 explores the journey from individual contributor to leadership, with Morna McAulay, Global Head of Data at Booking.com. Join Roxy and Morna as they discuss what it is like to take this journey into leadership, the shifting mindset required and challenges faced, and key leadership skills to focus on. The Digital Her podcast is brought to you by Manchester Digital
S2 E1 · Wed, March 05, 2025
The Journey from Individual Contributor to Leader
Welcome back to the 2nd season of The Digital Her Podcast. We are back with a new host, Roxy Stafford, the Programme & Events Manager at Manchester Digital. Joining us for Episode 1 is Morna McAulay, Global Director of Data at Booking.com, to discuss her journey from individual contributor, to a senior leadership role. We explore the shifting mindset, challenges faced when making this pivot, and key leadership takeaways for women working within the tech and digital sector. The Digital Her Podcast is produced by Manchester Digital.
Bonus · Wed, October 25, 2023
Thanks for listening to Season One!
A huge thank you to everyone who has been a part of The Digital Her Podcast Season One - we've been blown away by the response! We're closing the Studio over winter while we gear up for the Digital Skills Festival 2024 in February and continue delivering the Digital Her programme. We'll be back in Spring with more tech career insights to inspire and empower. The Digital Her Podcast is hosted, produced & edited by Kirsten Peters Roebuck for Manchester Digital Music by Chris Hughes at Oscillate Recordings oscillaterecordings.co.uk To learn more about Digital Her and how you can get involved or support, go to digitalher.co.uk As always, a huge thank you to our Digital Her Sponsors , who make all of our work towards ending gender inequality in tech possible.
S1 E5 · Wed, October 18, 2023
Careers in Cyber Security
This special edition of The Digital Her Podcast is guest hosted by the wonderful Sarah Hunter of hackajob. Sarah is joined by three brilliant women working in Cyber Security who share insights about their roles, their paths into this dynamic sector and their advice for women looking to forge their own path in Cyber. Guest Host: Sarah Hunter, hackajob Guests: Hayley Roberts, CEO (Distology) Jen Openshaw, Software Engineer (BAE System Digital Intelligence) Millie Coombes, Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Atkins) Music by Chris Hughes at Oscillate Recordings oscillaterecordings.co.uk To learn more about Digital Her and how you can get involved or support, go to digitalher.co.uk As always, a huge thank you to our Digital Her Sponsors , who make all of our work towards ending gender inequality in tech possible.
S1 E4 · Wed, October 11, 2023
First Leadership Roles
On this episode we're tackling the topic of stepping into leadership for the first time. Whether you're excited or daunted by the prospect, today's guests are here to share their experiences and insights into this big transition. Emma has 12 years of leadership under her belt, while Sana is right at the start of her journey, having just stepped into her first leadership role this year at the age of 21. We discuss what leadership really is, what Emma wishes she'd known when she was a first-time leader, and what advice Sana has for senior managers working with new leaders to help everyone have a great experience. You'll hear about each of their paths to leadership, and Sana's inspiring thoughts on designing your life without following the well-trodden path. Guests: Sana Aboarook, Programme Coordinator at Agent Academy Emma Dodd, Squad Lead at Auto Trader Hosted, produced & edited by Kirsten Peters Roebuck for Manchester Digital Music by Chris Hughes at Oscillate Recordings oscillaterecordings.co.uk To learn more about Digital Her and how you can get involved or support, go to digitalher.co.uk As always, a huge thank you to our Digital Her Sponsors , who make all of our work towards ending gender inequality in tech possible.
S1 E3 · Wed, October 04, 2023
Careers in Geospatial Technology
Today's episode is all about Careers in Geospatial Technology. Kirsten is joined in the Studio by some of the brilliant women from Atkins’ Geospatial team who help us lift the lid on what geospatial technology is, what career paths there are within the field, and how you go about forging a career in this exciting and ever-evolving field. Guests: Lucy Butt, GIS Analyst at Atkins Laura Armstrong, GIS Consultant at Atkins Hosted, produced & edited by Kirsten Peters Roebuck for Manchester Digital Music by Chris Hughes at Oscillate Recordings oscillaterecordings.co.uk To learn more about Digital Her and how you can get involved or support, go to digitalher.co.uk As always, a huge thank you to our Digital Her Sponsors , who make all of our work towards ending gender inequality in tech possible.
S1 E2 · Wed, September 27, 2023
Imposter Syndrome (And Is It Real?)
In this episode we bring together a group of women working in tech to explore the concept of Imposter Syndrome, how it impacts the lives of women in the tech sector, and whether calling it a ‘syndrome’ is doing us a disservice. Kirsten is joined in the Studio by Heather Leonard from Auto Trader UK, and Alex Graham and Seyi Asa from Atkins. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, there is help out. Here are some resources if you're dealing with anxiety: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/useful-contacts https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/mental-health/support/anxiety https://giveusashout.org/ If you're dealing with depression, here are some resources: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/cope-with-depression/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/
S1 E1 · Wed, September 20, 2023
Careers in Fintech
Welcome to the first episode of The Digital Her Podcast! Join us for a conversation all about careers in fintech (that's financial technology, if you haven't come across the term before!) You'll hear about our guests' routes in to their careers, what roles are available in this ever-changing sector, the skills or attributes you might need to forge a career in fintech and more. We debunk myths, chat about the importance of representation in the sector, and share advice & top tips for any women thinking of starting a fintech career. Guests: Zahraa Murtaza, Agile Delivery Lead at GFT Sian English, Head of Marketing at BankiFi Jo Gibson, Customer Engagement Manager at BankiFi Hosted, produced & edited by Kirsten Peters Roebuck for Manchester Digital Music by Chris Hughes at Oscillate Recordings oscillaterecordings.co.uk To learn more about Digital Her and how you can get involved or support, go to digitalher.co.uk As always, a huge thank you to our Digital Her Sponsors , who make all of our work towards ending gender inequality in tech possible.
Trailer · Thu, August 24, 2023
Coming Soon: The Digital Her Podcast
Welcome to The Digital Her Podcast; the podcast about women and tech careers. Episode One coming soon on 20th September 2023 . Join us for a weekly dose of inspiration and insights into the world of possibilities waiting for you in tech. Whether you're changing careers, choosing your professional path for the first time, or you're already thriving in the sector - we've got something for you. We'll be sitting down for a series of inspiring conversations with women from across our 350-strong community of role models. We'll dive into areas of the industry you might not know about to discover what opportunities are available to you, and tackle topics that affect us all, like understanding imposter syndrome or stepping into leadership for the first time. Digital Her: If she can see it, she can be it. To learn more about Digital Her visit digitalher.co.uk
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