In this episode of The SAFE Leader Podcast, Mark McBride-Wright is joined by engineer, author and science communicator Dr Lucy Rogers for a conversation about curiosity, creativity and the many unexpected paths an engineering career can take. Lucy reflects on her early fascination with making things, the teachers and experiences that helped shape her journey, and how her career evolved from mechanical engineering and industrial research into storytelling, public engagement and writing.

They also explore the power of communication in engineering, the importance of making technical ideas accessible, and why fun and professionalism do belong together. Lucy shares insights from her latest book, her global travels researching the science of the sky, and her ambitious work on engineering for extreme environments, from Antarctica to space.