In this episode of the National Security Podcast, we’re sharing something special – a taste of the new Women in National Security (WiNS) mini-series, produced in collaboration with Accenture.

Join hosts Gai Brodtmann and Meg Tapia in lively conversations with Australia’s female national security leaders and rising stars. Each month, Gai and Meg give listeners an exclusive peek behind the national security curtain, exploring the careers, perspectives and leadership lessons of the women playing vital roles tackling our biggest national security challenges. Showcasing the influential women forging the future of our intelligence, defence and national security sectors, WiNS gives you an insider’s view into Australia’s national security community.

Gai Brodtmann is a member of the ANU National Security College (NSC)'s Futures Council, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence. She is currently a member of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute council, Defence Housing Australia board and Oceania Cyber Security Centre advisory board, and an occasional presenter and panellist at the NSC.

Meg Tapia has 16 years of experience in national security and foreign policy. She served as a diplomat in Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan, and Vanuatu. Currently, Meg is Principal Director for Defence and National Security at Accenture, bringing together the best people and technology to create positive, long-lasting value in Australia’s national security organisations.

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