Felicity Furey: Building Brave Leaders in STEM

From walking into a university lecture hall filled almost entirely with men, to becoming an award-winning engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of We Aspire, Felicity Furey has made a career out of breaking barriers.

In this episode of Femmebot, Felicity shares her journey from creative beginnings to civil engineering, and why bravery—not just confidence—is the key to leadership. She opens up about founding initiatives like Power of Engineering to inspire the next generation of women in STEM, the role of mentorship, and why leadership skills matter not just at work but in life.

We also dive into how Felicity is using AI to scale her business, the importance of communication skills for women in tech, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is back yourself when no one else will.

Tune in to hear:

• How to step into leadership without waiting for permission

• The difference between being brave vs. being confident

• Practical advice for women starting out in STEM

• How AI is transforming the way leaders build and grow businesses