Women Count

What if AI isn’t learning from us… it’s becoming us?  This conversation will change how you think about AI. In this Women Count episode,  Jane Alexander speaks with  Leschia Colquhoun  author of "Cold Reflection: AI, Consciousness & Control"— a beautifully written book that offers unsettling insights on the subject. The podcast covers: - A secret lab test where tw...

Podcast Summary From Myanmar to Making Space: Breaking Through the Bamboo Ceiling Khin Kha’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical kindness. In this two-part episode, she shares how migrating to Australia as a teenager with no English turned into a fierce mission: to make the invisible visible in the workplace. From cracking jokes about “footy” to challenging unconscious bias in the...

Trish Gorman is a seasoned leader and passionate advocate for women in business, with a career spanning over 30 years across consulting, governance, and strategic leadership. As an experienced company board director, professional coach, and mentor, Trish brings a candid and insightful approach to empowering others — especially women — to lead with purpose and confidence. Her commitment to fosterin...

In this captivating episode of the "Women Count" podcast, host Jane Alexander sits down with the multifaceted Dr Chloe Lim. Dr Lim, an award-winning entrepreneur, scientist, STEM coach, storyteller, and balloon artist, shares her unique journey from the world of molecular biology to the colourful and creative field of balloon artistry. Key Highlights Award Recognition Dr Lim was honoured with the...

In this episode of the "Women Count" podcast, we're delighted to bring you a conversation with Permenthri Pillay, an inspirational leader and the recent recipient of the Women in ICT's Wicked Woman of the Year award. As a partner lead at EY, supporting some of the largest federal government agencies in Australia, Permenthri's story of determination and transformation crosses continents and industr...

In the latest Women Count podcast episode, host Jane Alexander introduces the remarkable Dr Pru Gordon, who has a distinguished career in academia, diplomacy, and trade. She's notably recognised for her role in establishing the Australian Council for International Trade and Investment (ACITI), where she currently serves as the Executive Director. Throughout the episode, Dr Gordon discusses the und...

In this inspiring episode of the "Women Count" podcast show, host Jane Alexander sits down with Josephine Calabria, a Director at EY developing their process automation portfolio as well as a VP for the Women in Information and Communication group in Canberra (WIC). This podcast explores Josephine’s unconventional introduction to STEM, working for a Juice company in regional Australia, and follows...

In this inspiring episode of the "Women Count" podcast show, host Charmaine McGowan sits down with Susan McGinty, a passionate advocate for empowering women in STEM leadership. Together, they delve into Susan's personal journey and her mission to shatter gender barriers in the world of science and technology. Susan opens up about her deep-rooted love for STEM, which blossomed during her childhood....

In this episode of the "Women Count" podcast, we had the honour of interviewing Carol Wapshere, a seasoned IT professional with over three decades of experience. She specialises in identity management and has been awarded Microsoft MVP for nine consecutive years. Carol shares some of her journey in the world of IT which, despite being so male-domainated, has supported her through motherhood and in...

Monica Castillo is a data analyst at the Workplace Gender Equality, an Australian Government statutory agency (WGEA) responsible for promoting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces. She holds a Bachelor of Social Research and Policy at the University of New South Wales. She first dabbled into data after completing a statistics course during her last year of university, where...

Cathryn is an Organisational Change Executive working for a leading technology company operating in the space and defence market and a mentor to a range of executive and non-executive clients across the globe. This is a very moving podcast about a highly skilled and courageous woman who has successfully navigated male-dominated work environments from a young age, has suffered serious health setbac...

Shala Arshi   Shala is a high-tech industry veteran from Silicon Valley, an active advocate for women in IT and a co-founder of Women in Big Data, Inc. (WiBD) a non-profit organization supporting over 18,000 members across 40+ countries to engage, connect and grow in the big data industry. Shala shares her experience developing and growing a dynamic organisation that brings value and support...

Laura Hutton, Chief Customer officer and Co-Founder at Quantexa.   Laura has a Master of Mathematics (1st Class) from Durham University, England and has worked in the tech industry her entire career. Starting as a programmer and technical professional, Laura is now is a co-founder of Quantex, one of the most exciting and well-developed IT start ups in the market today.   Laura provi...

Cherelle Murphy, Chief Economist for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AUSTRADE).   Cherelle is currently a leading economist in the Australian market, having led economic research teams in major banks and now directing policy decisions for one of Australia’s largest market areas. Cherelle blends her unique technical and journalism skills in her leadership roles t...