WIT Love Podcast

In this episode, Andreanne Amany sits down with Reni Odetoyinbo, widely known as Reni the Resource , a finance educator, content creator, entrepreneur, and founder of the Don't Go Broke Collective. Reni has built a trusted platform by making personal finance accessible, relatable, and actionable. In this conversation, she shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the realities of...

What does it look like to stop seeing yourself as “all over the place” and start recognizing that you’re actually building range, depth, and power? In this thought-provoking episode of WIT Love, host Andreanne Amany sits down with Rosebette Yeboah, technology and transformation professional, Oracle consultant at Deloitte Canada, and purpose-driven leader, for a powerful conversation about career e...

Our host Sanji Nnaji interviews Adewunmi Ajike, an AI product manager at Telus and co-founder of the nonprofit Women Economics. Adewunmi discusses how growing up Nigerian in Dubai and later living in North America shaped her adaptive, multicultural leadership style and her preference for building communities alongside products. She explains communicating AI to executives by focusing on stakeholder...

Saima Malik, a transformation executive with over 25 years of experience, is a prominent advocate for women in technology, currently leading TD's Enterprise Automation Center of Excellence. Her advocacy emphasizes the creation of communities within organizations to foster peer learning and share best practices, rather than solely relying on leadership to drive change. Saima champions a human-cente...

The concept of purposeful and empathetic marketing stands at the forefront of this discussion, as it emerges as a catalyst capable of engendering profound impact within organizations and the lives of their customers. In this enlightening conversation, I, Sandra Nnaji, am joined by the esteemed Kimberlee West, a luminary in product marketing with over 15 years of experience. We delve into how inten...

The future of technology leadership is fundamentally intertwined with the principles of execution and empowerment, a theme thoroughly examined in this dialogue between Feyisayo Enuiyin and Natasha Patrick. As an accomplished IT leader with over two decades of experience, Natasha shares about the vital importance of fostering collaboration and cultivating an environment where diverse voices are bot...

This discussion centers on the importance of storytelling as a pivotal medium for empowering women in technology. Sandra Nnaji engages in a profound dialogue with Liberty White, a distinguished leader committed to diminishing the gender gap within the tech industry. Liberty, as the CEO of CHOZEN MEDIA, home to She Learns AI, is a seasoned expert in AI and digital marketing, elucidates her journey...

This podcast episode features a compelling dialogue between host Andreanne Amany and guest Iliana Oris Valiente, a distinguished managing director at Accenture and a thought leader in emerging technologies. The discussion centers on the significant role women play in technology and the imperative to advance their presence in this field, emphasizing that leadership transcends comfort zones and thri...

This episode delves into the importance of fostering innovation and inclusion within the technological realm, particularly with respect to underrepresented groups. Our esteemed guest, Melisa Ellis, the founder and CEO of Nobellum, articulates her ambitious mission of facilitating the launch of 100 Black-led startups by 2025, thereby addressing the critical disparities in the tech ecosystem. Throug...

The conversation we engage in today centers upon the vital theme of empowerment and self-advocacy, particularly within the realm of women in technology. Our esteemed guest, Andreanne Amany, a financial literacy advocate and a prominent member of York University's Senior Administration, articulates the significance of harnessing one's authentic self to inspire and activate others. She emphasizes th...

This episode features a compelling discussion between, our host Nella Muzia and our guest Ashanka Iddya, centered around the pivotal role of vulnerability in leadership within the technology sector. Ashanka, a distinguished executive in cybersecurity marketing, elucidates her journey and the importance of fostering an environment where professionals feel empowered to engage in open, authentic dial...

In this enlightening discussion, Cassi Jones engages with the esteemed Temi Odesanya, a distinguished technology professional renowned for her expertise in automation, machine learning, and responsible AI. The conversation delves into the imperative role of women in technology, emphasizing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in democratizing data and enhancing business intellig...

The salient point of this conversation is the significant impact of Ashley Coffey's consulting firm, Coffee and Consult, which specializes in bridging the gap between technology and small to medium-sized businesses, particularly in Oklahoma. Ashley, with over a decade of experience in technology and a remarkable background that spans various sectors, discusses the importance of leveraging emerging...

This final episode of Season 2, shines a spotlight on the inspiring journeys of its young female hosts, Cassi-Ann Hutchinson, Feyisayo Enuiyin, and Sandra Nnaji, as they share their personal experiences in the technology sector. With a mission to connect young women with seasoned professionals, the hosts delve into what motivated them to join the podcast and the valuable insights they've gained al...

Feyisayo Enuiyin welcomes Maria Villar, an inspiring figure in the tech world, to the WIT Love podcast. The conversation centers around the significant role women play in technology, as well as the challenges and triumphs that come with carving out a niche in this male-dominated field. Maria shares her journey from being a young electrical engineering graduate to becoming the founder and CEO of Im...

Our host, Cassi-Ann Jones and guest, Jasmine Uboma, engage in a thought-provoking dialogue that sheds light on the pressing need for innovation in educational approaches, particularly for marginalized communities. Jasmine, a fourth-year statistics student, passionately shares her vision for Beyond Math, a nonprofit organization designed to cultivate critical thinking and STEM interest among Black...

Our host, Feyisayo Enuiyin, an engineering graduate from McMaster University, passionate about all things technology, community and leadership, sits down with Bailey Parnell, a world-renowned speaker, active humanitarian, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the field of digital wellbeing. Bailey's career journey began with a significant role straight out of university, where she created models for digita...

Our host, Feyisayo Enuiyin, an engineering graduate from McMaster University, passionate about all things technology, community and leadership, leads today's discussion with Caroline Gayle, about mentoring in the corporate world and what it means to advocate for ourselves and others. Caroline is a Canadian Technology Financial Services Managing Director Lead with responsibilities for system integr...

Dr. Shawna Pandya is a physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Director of IIAS’ Space Medicine Group. She is also a Fellow of the Explorers’ Club and Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medicine Association. In 2021, she was granted an Hon...

Our guest Joy Rios, MBA, stands as a distinguished Health IT strategist and a recognized expert in value-based care payment models. Celebrated for her pioneering spirit, Joy was awarded the 2023 HIMSS HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Changemaker of the Year award for her significant contributions to women in health IT, underscoring her commitment to diversity, equity,...

Cher Jones is a highly respected personal branding expert, corporate trainer, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in communications, marketing, and broadcasting. Through her company, Socially Active, she offers training programs, workshops, and keynotes known for their practical approach to employee advocacy through personal branding at work. Her training helps professionals excel in thei...

With a dynamic career spanning over 18 years, Pamela Anoliefo stands out as a multifaceted Agile leader. Her journey spans roles such as Release Train Engineer at TD Bank, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Product Manager, and Business Analyst, showcasing her adaptability and comprehensive understanding of the tech and project management sectors. Pamela's professional footprint extends across diverse...

In this first episode of Season 12, Cassi-Ann Hutchinson interviews Adijat Akinsipe, a Talent Acquisition Strategist at RBC with an avid passion for technology and a strong background in keyboard programming. Having transitioned her career focus from infrastructure to people, she discovered a distinct passion for diversity and inclusion in the tech sector. Her perspective on this subject is ground...

In this episode, Cassi-Ann Hutchinson interviews Octavia Howell, for part 2 of their discussion that began in episode 7. Cassi-Ann, a math graduate from the University of Waterloo and a security strategy analyst at Sunlife, and Octavia, an experienced security leader and the founder and CEO of Augustus Redefined, are both passionate advocates for women in the tech industry. Cassi-Ann believes that...

Our host, Cathlyn Ngonge, is a fourth-year Health Science student. She is pursuing a specialization in Population and Public Health, with a desire to pursue a career promoting public health research or public policy analyses. She is passionate about advocacy, especially through volunteerism and currently committed to a role as the co-president of a nonprofit responsible for promoting educational o...