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Elevate - Women in Tech

Kellie Kwarteng

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 44

The Elevate - Women in Tech Podcast is hosted by Halzak Founder Kellie Kwarteng. The episodes will feature inspiring Women in Tech who will be sharing their journeys and tips on how to navigate a career in tech. This will cover everything from How and Why they got into tech, to the challenges faced on the journey, top tips, and much more. We will also speak to male allies who are supporting and helping to elevate and advocate for Women in tech. Our purpose is to elevate and inspire women and girls into or to remain in the tech sector from the classroom to the boardroom.

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S1 Ep 25 - The Power of Male Allyship: Transforming Tech Culture with Elevate Women in Tech and Robert Baker

Season 1 · Episode 25

Friday, October 25, 2024 • Duration 46:08

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 leave tech before age 35
How unconscious bias impacts women's career progression
Practical steps for men to become effective allies
Creating inclusive cultures that retain and empower women in tech
The benefits of allyship for both men and women

Robert shares valuable insights on transforming workplace culture, building trust, and creating environments where women want to stay and contribute. Whether you're a male ally, aspiring to be one, or a woman in tech looking to build stronger partnerships, this episode offers practical advice for fostering truly inclusive environments.

Useful resource links:

Connect with Robert Baker - LinkedIn
Book: "Her Allies" by Hera Ali
Book: "Good Guys" by Brad Johnson and David Smith
Book: "Everyday Sexism" by Laura Bates
Book: "The Authority Gap" by Mary Ann Sieghart
Stronger Together Initiative

Connect with your Host Kellie Kwarteng - Founder and CEO of Halzak - Connecting companies with diverse technical talent

Feel free to DM me if you would like to be a future guest of the show, have a topic you would like covered, or would like a free strategy call to discuss any hiring goals/challenges for your Tech Team.

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S3 Ep 3 - 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮: 𝗔 𝗡𝗼-𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 - Elevate Women in Tech and Louisa Hussey

Season 3 · Episode 3

Friday, October 18, 2024 • Duration 43:25

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 women consider resigning due to menopause symptoms
Strategies for becoming your own advocate during this transition
Best practices for creating menopause-friendly workplaces

Louisa shares invaluable insights on managing symptoms, boosting confidence, and thriving in your career during menopause. Whether you're a woman in tech, a colleague, or an employer, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration for fostering truly inclusive environments.

Discover how addressing menopause openly can transform company culture, retain top talent, and elevate women in tech leadership roles. Don't miss this crucial conversation on breaking down barriers and empowering women in the tech industry.

Useful resource links: Connect with Louisa Hussey - LinkedIn Website: https://louisahussey.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisahusseyeft/

S1 Ep 20 - From Fine Arts to Tech Leadership: Jen Beattie's Unconventional Journey into Women in Tech

Episode 26

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 31:36

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 kickstarted her tech career. Jen opens up to Kellie about battling imposter syndrome, the importance of allies and mentors for women in tech, and practical strategies for women pursuing career changes into technology from diverse backgrounds.

You'll gain valuable insights into fostering an inclusive workplace culture for women in tech roles, the power of cultivating a "culture of candor," and actionable tips for companies looking to attract and retain women in tech. Whether you're a career switcher, hiring manager, or avid supporter of women in STEM and women in tech, this episode offers inspiring wisdom and tangible advice.

Useful resource links:

To connect with Jen Beattie on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

Be sure to Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S1 Ep 19 - Cracking the Code to Breaking Bias: Empowering Women in Tech - Elevate Women in Tech Meets Abena Akuffo - Kelly

Episode 24

Friday, March 22, 2024 • Duration 55:45

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 individuals beyond data sets.
🔑 Leadership's vital role: Setting the tone for addressing bias and cultivating inclusivity.
🚀 Bias-free hiring and promotion: Tips for companies to ensure fair practices.
👑 Authentic self: Empowering advice for women navigating tech careers.
Don't miss this powerful discussion that will inspire, educate, and ignite change!

Useful resource links:

To connect with Abena Akuffo-Kelly on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

For information about Kaena Consulting

Be sure to Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate- Women in tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S1 Ep 18 - 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙗𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 - Elevate Women in Tech - Vanessa Eyles Detective Superintendent West Midlands Police /MD Cyber Resilience Centre

Episode 23

Friday, March 8, 2024 • Duration 44:00

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 the top.

Key takeaways include:

📈 The concept of "Developing into Leadership by Stealth Mode" and strategies for quietly honing leadership skills.

💜 Advice for women aspiring to leadership positions on building capabilities, even when their voice might not be the loudest.

🤝 Practical steps organizations can take to create environments that support women's growth and advancement, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

💻 Insights into the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands and its mission to enhance cyber resilience in the region.

Join Kellie and Vanessa for an empowering discussion on breaking barriers, developing leadership skills, and making an impact in male-dominated industries. Don't miss this insightful episode!

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S1 Ep 17 - Be the Spider Not the Fly: Leading with Equity and Inclusion - Elevate Women in Tech meets Rebecca Salsbury - CTO at The Financial Times

Season 1 · Episode 22

Friday, March 1, 2024 • Duration 53:35

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 career
💜 Being an authentic, introverted leader
🌟 Creating inclusive teams and equitable opportunities
👩‍💻 Leadership is not just about people leaders and the need for IC tech leadership career paths
🫶 Why diversity results from inclusion
🎯 Top 5 tips for women looking to advance their career in tech
This is an inspiring episode on charting your own path, knowing your motivators and strengths, and not being afraid to change direction.

Useful resource links:

To connect with Rebecca Salsbury: ⁠LinkedIn⁠

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S1 Ep 16 - 'Why ‘women in tech’ is not just about women in tech' - Elevate - Women in Tech - meets Sarah Persov - Engineering Team Lead

Season 1 · Episode 17

Friday, February 23, 2024 • Duration 48:32

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 anonymously to speaking engagements informing change. She offers advice for women navigating exclusion, imbalance, and lack of respect.

Hear Sarah's perspective on the evolution of diversity efforts, ongoing unconscious biases, and the need for empowering women to support women. Discover small steps companies can take to break down barriers for women in tech through policies, wording, safe forums, hearing feedback, and continuous improvement.

Gain insights on achieving the full potential of diverse teams through psychological safety, valuing individuals, and learning from failures. Tune in for an honest look at misconceptions, respect, and bringing your whole self to work.

Useful resource links:

To connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Persov: LinkedIn

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S1 Ep15 - The Secret Sauce: Building Winning Teams and overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Evie Dineva meets Elevate - Women in Tech

Season 1 · Episode 18

Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 50:31

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 speaking up. She emphasizes leaning into imposter syndrome as a way to drive continuous self-improvement.

The conversation covers ways Evie aims to develop her team's potential and nurture growth, such as supporting different career aspirations, keeping track of achievements, shadowing, and learning in real situations. Evie underscores the value of building trust, being vulnerable as a leader, and truly getting to know team members on a personal level to create cultures of open feedback and collaboration.

They also discuss the need for greater self-awareness around unconscious biases in hiring and mentorship and taking individual actions beyond just company diversity strategies. Throughout, Evie offers insights from her experiences building inclusive, people-first teams amidst challenges.

Useful resource links:

To connect with ⁠⁠⁠Evie Dineva

Be sure to Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate- Women in tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedIn.

S1 Ep14 - Elevate - Women in Tech - Making Tech More Inclusive: Lucy Wilson on Neurodiversity

Season 1 · Episode 15

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • Duration 01:00:32

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 topics include:

Lucy's journey into tech and lived experience as a neurodivergent woman working in tech
How workplaces can support neurodiverse individuals to thrive. Lucy explains how masking her symptoms previously impacted her productivity.

Useful strategies and tools Lucy uses to manage her ADHD, like time-boxing and gamification.

Ways managers can support neurodiverse employees through flexibility, communities, and inclusive hiring and onboarding practices.

Tune in to learn from Lucy's inspirational experiences and insights on creating a neuroinclusive culture in tech.

Useful resource links:

To connect with ⁠⁠Lucy Wilson

Be sure to Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elevate- Women in tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedIn.

S2 Ep 4 - Female Founders Series - Chelsea Maffia - A Non-Traditional Path to EdTech as a Black Female Founder

Season 1

Friday, February 2, 2024 • Duration 35:10

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 the male-dominated startup world. She provides tips for non-technical founders and emphasizes the importance of persistence and resilience.

Key topics include:

Overview of Play Morgan Studios' mission to make learning fun through gamification
Chelsea's perspective as a black female founder in tech
Her non-traditional career journey from construction to edtech
Fundraising challenges faced as a bootstrapped, black female founder
Advice for non-technical founders entering tech
Chelsea's vision for making education innovative, accessible, and inclusive

Tune into this empowering episode to hear Chelsea's inspirational story. Gain insights into levelling up education through game-based learning.

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