What happens when a software engineer follows her curiosity … and ends up redefining what cybersecurity research can look like?

She started in software, pivoted to research, and landed on the IEEE Top 30 list. This month on WIE RISE TOGETHER, we are "Tech Unplugged" with Anastasija  Collen, a Senior Cybersecurity Researcher and Associate Professor pushing the boundaries of digital defense.

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) replacing jobs? How can you grow from a Data Analyst to a Director in the tech industry? In this episode of Tech Unplugged: Spotlighting Women in AI, host Kelly Onu, Cybersecurity Consultant, sits down with Nimisha Morkonda Gnanasekaran, Director of Data Science at Western Digital and Advisory Board Member for ML/AI.

AI and job security – myth or reality?

If you’re passionate about AI, Data Science, and Women in Tech, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.

Own Your Worth: A Guide to Confident Career Moves

In the competitive world of STEM, success isn't just about your skills, it's about how you present yourself. This episode features an HR expert who offers a transformative approach to job searching, helping you break through the barriers and own your career. Get ready to turn a simple job hunt into a powerful strategy for building the future you deserve.

In this inspiring episode of the IEEE WIE Rise Together podcast, executive coach and former engineer Jahnavi Brenner shares how the PIE framework can transform the careers of technical professionals.

In this framework, our guest explains how we can use our presence, combined with our image and exposure, to build an authentic personal brand. Jahnavi offers practical strategies for engineers at every stage.

Tune in to learn how to become visible, valued, and impactful in your work.

What Does It Take to Build Boundaries, Prevent Burnout, and Find Balance in STEM?

In this empowering episode of the IEEE WIE Podcast Program, the host, Dr. Abinaya Inbamani, sits down with biotech changemaker Anbumathi to explore one of the most pressing topics in STEM today: work–life balance.

From navigating demanding careers to managing societal expectations — especially for women in STEM — the conversation dives deep into real-world challenges, practical strategies, and personal insights. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your STEM journey, this episode offers valuable wisdom on setting boundaries, managing guilt, handling burnout, and building a rhythm that honors both professional ambition and personal well-being.

What Does It Take for Women to Thrive in STEM Around the World?

Guest Sanyogita Shamsunder, C-Suite Tech & Business Executive and host Geetika Tandon, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting Cloud, AI & Digital, explore the progress, challenges, and inspiring journeys of women around the world who are shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From breaking barriers to building strategies for success, this episode highlights the voices driving change across continents.

What does it really take to juggle a STEM career and motherhood?

Host Kelly Onu chats with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya and Cassie Leonard about the highs, the challenges, and the wins of innovating while parenting.

Full of real stories, fresh insights, and inspiration for women in tech and Engineering.