Equal Inspired

By Equal Inspired

Welcome to Equal Inspired, the Inclusive Podcast, brought to you by Equal IT.

Representation matters; we’re here to share empowering stories, career journeys, lessons learnt and advice to inspire ot... more

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How many episodes does Equal Inspired have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

Equal Inspired episodes:

March 13, 2024 019 | Jigyasa Grover - Machine Learning Google Developer Expert
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
- Mastering the Art of Data Curation for Machine Learning
- Deploying Machine Learning Models at Scale
- Game-changing advice for building a successful career in ML
- The Power of Open Source and Collaboration Engagement in Tech
- 2024 predictions for the evolution of Data-Centric Approaches to AI
- A Guide to Becoming a Published Author in Tech
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33min
December 13, 2023 018 | Steffi Sylvester - Solutions Manager (SAAS ERP)
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 initiating conversations, with examples!
- Non-coding skills you can develop to thrive in tech
- Top 3 tips to maximize security when setting up a system
We also explore Steffi's spectacular career journey to becoming a Solutions Manager. Uncovering and celebrating her inspirational role models along the way.
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46min
October 25, 2023 017 | Plamena Cherneva - Founder & CEO (Nordic Women in Tech Awards)
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 from attendees, volunteers and sponsors positively impacted by the awards
- Discover how NWiTA works
- Get a sneak peek of what to expect at NWiTA 2023 in Iceland
NWiTA takes place on 9th November 2023, in Iceland (https://nordicwomenintechawards.com/)NWiTA is aimed at celebrating the achievements of women in the tech industry and inspiring diversity in IT.
Their mission is to inspire, educate, and support women pursuing careers in IT and create a safe environment where everyone feels they fit in.

Follow their incredible work
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nwitawards/
Twitter: @NWITawards
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48min
September 27, 2023 016 | Swetha Dua (Project Manager & Career Mentor)
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 she received.

We dive into:

- The transformative power of mentorship
- The secrets to establishing vital relationships in a new country
- How to persist and maintain a positive mindset, even in the face of adversity
- Game-changing resources that can fast-track your integration into the Swedish job market
- Becoming a mentor at Beela
and so much more.

This episode is your ultimate guide for navigating the job market and achieving success. Even in the most challenging circumstances!
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53min
August 23, 2023 015 | Heather Black - CEO (Supermums)
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.
Heather joins us on our new Equal Inspired Episode. Where she demystifies the myths about relaunching your career after kids.
Sharing her inspiring wisdom on:
- Ambitious Women’s Mindset
- Taking back control of how to be happy
- How to become a super Salesforce Consultant
- Setting and communicating boundaries
- Using transferable skills to ignite your journey
- Weathering storms as an entrepreneur
Striving to craft a fulfilling career on your terms? This episode is for you!
Follow Supermums: https://supermums.org/
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44min
July 26, 2023 014 | Karen Emelu - Founder (Black Girls in Tech)
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 creating a sense of community and sisterhood
- Karen's own journey into UX/UI and Product Design
- Tips to navigate the transition into tech
and so much more!
This is a powerful episode for anyone seeking inspiration, guidance, and empowerment in the tech world.
BGIT is dedicated to increasing the representation of black women in the tech industry: https://www.blackgirlsintech.co.uk/
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51min
June 08, 2023 013 | Alexandra Ciobotaru - Founder (Femme Lead) & Program Lead
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 power of self-reflection to align with your North Star
🌟 How to discover your non-negotiables
🌟 Investing in yourself; the transformative impact of having a life/career coach
🌟 Embracing change and discomfort to unlock your full potential
🌟 How to best understand our strengths and weaknesses to gain confidence and overcome negative self-talk
🌟 The uplifting strength of community and how it has helped shape Alexandra today
🌟 All things Femme Lead Podcast
This episode is your key to igniting a life of fulfilment and empowerment. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to aligning with your true purpose!
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49min
May 11, 2023 012 | Sangeeta Krishnan - IT Director Influencing Data Driven Decision Making
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 Engineer to Analytics
🌟 Key Skills Needed to Thrive in an Analytics Career
🌟 Data-Driven Culture; Why is it Important?
🌟 Techniques for Fostering a Data-Driven Culture
🌟 Strategies For Building Effective, Diverse Data Teams from the Ground Up
🌟 Creating Collaborative and Inclusive Spaces for Growth
🌟 Becoming an Author; The Process and Biggest Lessons
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39min
March 29, 2023 011 | Moran Weber - CEO & Founder (Women on Stage)
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
🌟 Strategies for Overcoming Nerves
🌟 Code Like a Girl: Breaking the Gender Stereotype
🌟 Attracting more Women and Girls to Tech
🌟 The Best Things About Working in Tech
Moran also shares a powerful snippet from The Computer Girls article from Cosmopolitan, 1967 that reinforces how gender stereotypes have impacted and shaped the tech world today.
Register as a speaker on Women on Stage today! https://www.womenonstage.net/
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43min
February 22, 2023 010 | Voiceitt (Speech Recognition Technology)
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 Voiceitt
🌟 How Voiceitt's proprietary automatic speech recognition (ASR) was developed
🌟 The main use cases and features of Voiceitt's iOS and Web app
🌟 How Voiceitt is positively impacting the lives of its users; Dr. Claire Malone's story
🌟 The mission of making speech truly accessible to all
🌟 Disability to Diffability; The importance of celebrating and accommodating DIFFabilities
🌟 Accessibility and Inclusion; "When you design for anyone, it benefits everyone"
You will also get to hear Voiceitt in action as we end with a powerful demo of the app!
Ways to get involved with Voiceitt ([email protected])
✅ Sign up to join their development programs
✅ Become an ambassador
✅ Participate in research
✅ Partner with Voiceitt
✅ Sponsor devices for beta testers at nonprofit partners
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41min

FAQs about Equal Inspired:

How many episodes does Equal Inspired have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.