In this episode, I sit down with Laura Collins, a leader in higher education and co-founder of the Women in Tech Network at UWE Bristol. Laura’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance - from being the first in her family to go to university, to redefining “failure” as simply taking the longer path, to carving out her place in the tech world as a non-technical leader.

What makes this conversation so powerful is Laura’s honesty. She speaks about finding her voice in rooms where she was spoken over, building community so other women don’t have to face the same barriers, and discovering her values through the small sparks of joy in daily life.

This isn’t just a story of career success - it’s a story of what it means to lead with authenticity, to stay rooted in your values, and to remind yourself never to count yourself out.

I’m Julie Tague, founder of Unstoppable by Design - a movement built to help women at turning points reclaim clarity, courage and energy to move forward. Through my collaboration with Women in Change, I’ve been speaking with finalists from this year’s awards to share the stories behind their resilience. I'd love to hear your feedback!