Equal Inspired

We are joined by the fabulous "Queen of Workshops", Engineering Manager, Luisa Escalona. Luisa is a Software Engineer and certified Encouragement Consultant, Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and Empowering People in the Workplace facilitator. She works as an Engineering Manager for a SaaS company based in Malmö, Sweden, where she blends technical expertise with a passion for empoweri...

The incredible Anne Gretland joins us. Anne's tech journey started at Microsoft in 1998. Fuelled by a passion for people-focused and inclusive leadership. Rooted in empathy and a belief in technology as a tool of empowerment. Today, she is the CEO at Fotoware and under her leadership, Fotoware has:- Achieved close to 40% gender balance. - Built a multinational workforce- Quadrupled annual reve...

The fabulous Deekshita Amaravadi joins us for a heartfelt discussion exploring the intersection of leadership, healing, and human connection. Bridging lessons from Buddhism with the realities of modern leadershipWe dive into:- Why asking for help is a superpower, not a weakness- How to balance trust and accountability in leadership- The role of intention and intuition in decision-making- How to gi...

The incredible Viveka Rydell-Anderson joins us. A visionary leader with over two decades of experience in healthcare, law, and business. Who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation. Viveka is on a mission:To serve the underserved. To close the healthcare access gap. To reimagine what’s possible and who gets to benefit from it. In this deeply honest and powerful episode,...

The incredible Emma Smedslund, Engineering Manager, Spiritual Wellbeing Coach, Certified Agile Leader joins us! For a heartfelt chat packed with transformative insights to help you reconnect with your purpose, manage burnout, and take your career and life to the next level. Gain practical strategies for: - Leading with authenticity and intention - Combating your inner critic to grow confidence - M...

The amazing Ruchi Yadav, Integration Consultant at Avella AS joins us. Ruchi is recognised as Top 50 Women in Tech Norway 2024 | Board Member DevOpsDays Oslo | IBM Champion 2025 | 2024 | Microsoft MVP 2025 | IBM & Azure Certified Solutions Architect. In this inspiring interview, we explore how to overcome rejection and find success in the tech industry. Along with: - How to Personalize Network...

The amazing Director of Technology & Innovation, Christopher Klint joins us! Christopher's on a mission to build inclusive, high-performing teams that create innovation. With a deep commitment to amplifying diverse perspectives, he’s passionate about fostering a culture of belonging, collaboration, and growth. In this episode, we dive into: - How To Ask For, Receive, And Give Feedback That...

We’re wrapping up the 2024 season of our Equal Inspired Podcast, with a very special guest. An HR expert with two decades of experience in hiring, training, development and retention-promoting relationship building. The incredible Yosra Söderberg. Yosra's proven track record in scaling high-performing organizations and fostering meaningful relationships is just the beginning of what she brings to...

Senior Engineer, Mentor & DEIAB Advocate Scott Josephson joins us. Scott's passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging. Drives his mission to empower women from underrepresented communities. Through mentorship, he is helping others build confidence. Overcome challenges, and stand out in today’s competitive job market. In this episode, we delve into: - Unlocking Confi...

Senior Engineering Manager, Gavin van Lelyveld joins us. Who is on a vital mission to transform the tech industry by empowering people from underrepresented groups to take on leadership roles. With a deep passion for building high-performing, inclusive engineering teams. Gavin has seen firsthand the incredible power of Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety and Equity. In this episode, we delv...

Simone Gemkow brings over a decade of accomplishments in the field of automotive product engineering. Now, she is dedicated to building and leading a highly productive and engaged teams. To deliver the attribute performance across all automotive programmes. Throughout her journey, community and mentorship have been guiding lights. Drawing from her own experiences, Simone is now paying it forward....

Honoured to welcome the incredible Edwige A. Robinson. From her native Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa to leadership roles at major U.S. companies including Comcast and Verizon, Edwige's ascent in technology is a testament to her faith, family, and indomitable spirit. Today, Edwige is not just a leader; but a transformative force in the world of technology. Breaking barriers and shattering ceilin...

The amazing Madona S. Wambua joins us for Episode 21. Madona is an inspiring CTO, Founder, Google Developer Expert for Android. Keynote Speaker, Author, and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology. Expect inspiring insights on: - Becoming a Google Expert in Android - Hacks to Skyrocketing Your Productivity; Goodbye Procrastination - Creating Accessible & Inclusive Events...

We are joined by the inspiring ⁠Elaine Montilla. CTO, ⁠ TEDx Speaker, Founder. Who is recognised as Technology Magazine 2023 Top 100 Women in Technology, HITEC 100, Top 100 Outstanding LGBTQ+ Executive Role Model, Top 100 Latinas of 2024. We dive into so much empowering stuff that you don’t want to miss like: - Practical Tips to Transform Your Thinking - Secrets to Creating Safe Spaces - How Mento...

Our first episode of 2024! With a very special guest, 10-time award winner in Artificial Intelligence and Open Source, Co-author of the book 'Sculpting Data For ML', Machine Learning Google Developer Expert and Google Women Techmaker Global Ambassador...The incredible Jigyasa Grover. We dive into: - Modern-Day Approaches to Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning: With Example Techniques - Mas...

Our final episode of 2023! Honoured to welcome the incredible Steffi Sylvester. Implementing World Class SAAS ERP Systems with passion | Information Systems Enthusiast | Culture Champion | Women in Tech |Ambassador Kids Hack Day. Get exclusive insights from Steffi on: - Her Beginner's guide to getting the most out of a Hackathon - Strategies for conquering pre-event anxiety - Top tips for init...

Join us for our Nordic Women in Tech Awards special episode! NWiTA's phenomenal Founder & CEO, Plamena Cherneva joins us. We learn more about Plamena's story, which paved the way for the Nordic Women in Tech Awards. In our chat, be prepared to: - Learn about the evolution of NWiTA: From a simple addition to a summit → To an event as grand as the Oscars in the Nordics - Hear stories fro...

Adaptability. Resilience. Triumph. This is the journey of Swetha Dua.  Join us, as Swetha Dua (Project Manager and Career Mentor) shares her journey of relocation and navigating carving out a career path in an unfamiliar territory. With countless setbacks. Swetha emerged from these setbacks stronger than ever Today, she is thriving and mentoring others. Paying forward the support and inspiration s...

A career in SalesForce will change your life...It changed Heather Black’s. As a new mum, Heather relaunched her career as a Salesforce Consultant. Enabling her to: - Work remotely 3 days a week - Earn £60,000 annually - Craft a career that aligned with her need for flexibility Now, as the CEO of Supermums. Heather helps parents to upskill and transition into a career in the Salesforce ecosystem. H...

From a single tweet to a thriving global community of 20,000+ members. Black Girls in Tech has been making waves since 2020! BGIT's ever-inspiring Founder, Karen Emelu joins us for episode 014 of Equal Inspired. We explore: - The birth of BGIT - How BGIT is making tech accessible for Black women - Strategies for maintaining smooth operations at BGIT whilst scaling  - The secret sauce for creat...

We are thrilled to welcome, Founder of Femme Lead Podcast, Alexandra Ciobotaru. Alexandra is a source of inspiration and a true embodiment of a role model who is actively involved in promoting women in STEM. She has been nominated for Nordic Women in Tech Awards several times and in 2022, was named one of the Top 100 Talents in Denmark by Berlingske. In this empowering chat, we discuss: 🌟 The pow...

Author of Thriving in a Data World (Business Expert Press, December 2022) and engaging Business Intelligence and Analytics Leader, Sangeeta Krishnan joins us. She has worked with Fortune 500 organizations, not-for-profits, and everything in between, helping various organizations build their operations and monetizing data products from the ground up. We discuss: 🌟 Transitioning from Software Engin...

Moran Weber, CEO & Founder of Women on Stage; a platform to showcase, book, and train women professional speakers for any tech event, conference, meetup, or webinar (https://www.womenonstage.net/) joins us! We explore: 🌟 Why Women on Stage Exists 🌟 Lessons of a CEO & Founder 🌟 The Technical Speakers Academy 🌟 Moran's Public Speaking Journey 🌟 Tips for Becoming a Key Note Speaker...

Sara Smolley (Co-founder and Head of Partnerships) & Dr. Rachel Levy (Lead Customer Success Manager) from Voiceitt join us to discuss the world of voice recognition technology. Voiceitt (https://voiceitt.com/) is a digital health startup that has developed a unique speech recognition technology to help people with disabilities live more independently. We explore: 🌟 The origin story of Voiceit...

Keeya Wang-Jones joins us who is an award-winning international Human-centered design leader and advocate for equality, equity, as well as inclusive and diverse methodologies across digital platforms.   She’s now betting on herself and her trusted cofounder to bring the general public a digital platform that helps them run their media teaching and coaching business online (WRKiiT). Their goal...