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Our #WomenWhoInnovate podcast series features bold, smart and inspiring women who transform their workplace or industry. Listen to their stories.
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shattering the glass ceiling in engineering with gina codya conversation with gina codyGina has been interested in engineering since her early childhood in Iran. In 1989, she became the first woman to earn a PhD in building engineering from Concordia University. Since then, she’s paved the way for many young women in her industry. In 2018, to celebrate her achievements, Concordia’s faculty of engineering and computer science was renamed the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. read me read less
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examining biases in scientific spaces with lisa willisa conversation with lisa willisFascinated by how the human body works from an early age, Lisa thought she would become a doctor. In university, she turned to studying microbiology. In this episode, she discusses how biases manifest in scientific fields like math, STIM, engineering, as well as how women are held to higher standards than men at the executive level. read me read less
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breaking with tradition and pushing progress with sylvia apostolidisa conversation with sylvia apostolidisSylvia explains how her traditional Greek upbringing shaped her desire for diversity and inclusion. At an early age, she recognized her brother was treated differently than she and her sisters were. Frustrated with the slow rate workplace diversity and inclusion were progressing at, she decided to found The Jasmar Group, a behavioural change consultancy firm. read me read less
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Turning the tide in the business world with Malina Kaijaa conversation with malina kaijaSylvia explains how her traditional Greek upbringing shaped her desire for diversity and inclusion. At an early age, she recognized her brother was treated differently than she and her sisters were. Frustrated with the slow rate workplace diversity and inclusion were progressing at, she decided to found The Jasmar Group, a behavioural change consultancy firm. read me read less
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Challenging the rules in traditional spaces with Lydia Saulloa conversation with lydia saullo''Innovate or be left in the dark. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.'' Founding partner of The Turn Lab, a startup focused on innovation and business transformation, Malina Kaija leads with her gut for innovative solutions that ultimately help people. read me read less
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Teaching girls to change the world with Sheri Allaina conversation with sheri allainHow can one voice impact the status quo? Lydia challenges everyday norms in a very traditional and regulated environment: banking. With her, we explore the challenges and opportunities that come with innovating in a corporate setting. read me read less
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Championing innovation and diversity in STEM with Saadia Muzaffara conversation with saadia muzaffarWith Codezilla, an educational technology program, Sherri is making a monster-sized impact. She leverages her passion for new technology and her experience working with startups to teach girls to code in a supportive, innovative and confidence-building environment. read me read less
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