WIT Love Podcast

Our host, Feyisayo Enuiyin, an engineering graduate from McMaster University, passionate about all things technology, community and leadership, sits down with Bailey Parnell, a world-renowned speaker, active humanitarian, entrepreneur, and pioneer in the field of digital wellbeing.

Bailey's career journey began with a significant role straight out of university, where she created models for digital student engagement and innovated student affairs programming. In this role, she focused on teaching critical skills such as empathy, resilience, personal branding, and productivity.

Recognizing a gap in the education system for essential skills like communication and teamwork, Bailey founded Skills Camp, an organization dedicated to filling this void. Her passion and dedication are evident in the impact Skills Camp has on both individuals and businesses, underscoring her purpose-driven approach to skill-building and professional development.

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Feyisayo Enuiyin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feyisayoenuiyin/

Bailey Parnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyparnell/

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Our host, Feyisayo Enuiyin, an engineering graduate from McMaster University, passionate about all things technology, community and leadership, leads today's discussion with Caroline Gayle, about mentoring in the corporate world and what it means to advocate for ourselves and others.

Caroline is a Canadian Technology Financial Services Managing Director Lead with responsibilities for system integration and outsourcing.  She is a pragmatic leader, with cross industry delivery skills and strong client, team and vendor focus and experience.  She has more than 20 years of progressive leading large-scale complex business and IT transformation engagements involving the integration, alignment and implementation of IT solutions in the financial services health and public sector industries.  Caroline is the Canadian Executive Sponsor for Inclusion and Diversity at Accenture, sits on the board of of Toronto Region Immigrant Council, World Education Services and the Wealth Simple Foundation, Black Experience Advisory Council for the Hospital for Sick Kids.

Caroline holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies, an MBA in Computer Information Systems from Golden Gate University and is also a member of the Project Management Institute.  In 2023 she won the Catalyst Honors Champion – Business Leader Award and in 2019 she was the winner of Women in Communications and Technology just to name a few of her accomplishment.

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HOST: Feyisayo Enuiyin; https://www.linkedin.com/in/feyisayoenuiyin/

GUEST: Caroline Gayle; https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-gayle/

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Dr. Shawna Pandya is a physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Director of IIAS’ Space Medicine Group. She is also a Fellow of the Explorers’ Club and Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medicine Association.

In 2021, she was granted an Honorary Fellowship in Extreme and Wilderness Medicine and named to the Canadian Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2022, Dr. Pandya was awarded  the Explorers' Club's “50 Explorers Changing the World," and in 2023, named to SustainabilityX Magazine’s “Global 50 Women in Sustainability,” for her work in Social Inclusion. In 2024, she was inducted as a full member of the International Astronautical Federation’s Human Spaceflight Committee, and became an aeromedical flight physician. Also in 2024, she was recognized for her contributions by the Women’s Space Awards in the Medicine and Health category, and named a Karman Pioneer. Her work has been profiled by Nature Careers and the Royal Canadian Mint and is permanently exhibited at the Ontario Science Centre.

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Cassi-Ann Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassih/

Dr. Shawna Pandya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya/

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Our guest Joy Rios, MBA, stands as a distinguished Health IT strategist and a recognized expert in value-based care payment models. Celebrated for her pioneering spirit, Joy was awarded the 2023 HIMSS HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Changemaker of the Year award for her significant contributions to women in health IT, underscoring her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare sector. 

As founder and host of the "HIT Like a Girl" podcast, and the Like a Girl Media agency, Joy is dedicated to elevating diverse voices and advancing DEI initiatives within healthcare. Her expertise not only bridges gaps between health and technology but also champions the creation of equitable healthcare environments. 

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Cassi-Ann Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassih/

Joy Rios: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyrios/

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Cher Jones is a highly respected personal branding expert, corporate trainer, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in communications, marketing, and broadcasting. Through her company, Socially Active, she offers training programs, workshops, and keynotes known for their practical approach to employee advocacy through personal branding at work. Her training helps professionals excel in their roles, elevate their careers, and amplify their influence both in-person and online. Cher's expertise is sought after by top companies like Lockheed Martin, BNY Mellon, and HP. A 3X LinkedIn Learning Instructor, podcast host, and soon-to-be author, her pioneering insights and infectious energy make her an indispensable branding resource.

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Cassi-Ann Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassih/

Cher Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itscherjones/

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With a dynamic career spanning over 18 years, Pamela Anoliefo stands out as a multifaceted Agile leader. Her journey spans roles such as Release Train Engineer at TD Bank, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Product Manager, and Business Analyst, showcasing her adaptability and comprehensive understanding of the tech and project management sectors.

Pamela's professional footprint extends across diverse industries, including financial services, retail, insurance, non-profit organizations, start-ups, and the innovative space of cards, acquiring, payments, and e-commerce. This broad spectrum of experience not only underscores her ability to navigate various industries, but also highlights her capability to drive innovation and efficiency in fast-paced and challenging environments.

Notably recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2023, she is also an Amazon best-selling co-author of the book "Ladies in Tech Vol. II: Changing the Face of Technology". Pamela, also known as Coach Pam, through her organisation Redluxe Consulting, she guides aspiring technology professionals in acquiring essential, hands-on technical skills, that expedite their learning and skill development, enabling them to secure rewarding careers in the tech industry and start earning high-paying salaries in Agile project management and Business analysis.

She is known for her passion for volunteering at several not-for-profit organisations, exceptional leadership, mentorship, and the impactful change she brings to every project and team she leads.

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Pamela Anoliefo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamna/

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In this first episode of Season 12, Cassi-Ann Hutchinson interviews Adijat Akinsipe, a Talent Acquisition Strategist at RBC with an avid passion for technology and a strong background in keyboard programming.

Having transitioned her career focus from infrastructure to people, she discovered a distinct passion for diversity and inclusion in the tech sector. Her perspective on this subject is grounded in the belief that diversity of thought is as important, if not more so, than traditional diversity factors such as race or gender.

Adijat emphasizes the necessity for diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation in tech and believes that diversity and inclusion should be at the forefront of all aspects within the industry. This includes sourcing candidates, fostering career growth, and mentoring individuals. She argues for the importance of diversity of thought leading to a wider range of ideas and solutions, ultimately better serving a diverse customer base. Her belief is that prioritizing diversity and inclusion is crucial for a successful technology talent acquisition process.

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Cassi-Ann Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassih/

Adijat Akinsipe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adijatakinsipe/

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In this episode, Cassi-Ann Hutchinson interviews Octavia Howell, for part 2 of their discussion that began in episode 7. Cassi-Ann, a math graduate from the University of Waterloo and a security strategy analyst at Sunlife, and Octavia, an experienced security leader and the founder and CEO of Augustus Redefined, are both passionate advocates for women in the tech industry.

Cassi-Ann believes that women often internalize the belief that they are not technical enough for certain technology roles, a self-doubt that she works to dispel by encouraging women to recognize their own skills and aptitudes. Similarly, Octavia emphasizes the importance of women recognizing their own analytical and problem-solving abilities, and criticizes the outdated notion that women do not belong in the tech industry.

Listen through this episode, as both Cassi-Ann and Octavia share how they are dedicated to challenging stereotypes and advocating for women in the tech industry, using their experiences and backgrounds to help others realize their potential.

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Cassi-Ann Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassih/

Octavia Howell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviahowell/

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Our host, Cathlyn Ngonge, is a fourth-year Health Science student. She is pursuing a specialization in Population and Public Health, with a desire to pursue a career promoting public health research or public policy analyses. She is passionate about advocacy, especially through volunteerism and currently committed to a role as the co-president of a nonprofit responsible for promoting educational opportunities for youth in Kenya as well as a member of the Feminist resource research team at the University of Ottawa. In all things, she looks forward to expressing her interests and sharing them with others.

In this episode, Cathlyn interviews Ashley Wright, the creator of the Crypto Strategy Academy, a 7 week Crypto and Blockchain coaching program, author of “The Crypto Strategy Workbook for Youth” an interactive workbook that teaches youth about Crypto, NFT and Blockchain, co-founder of Crypto Babes, a global community for women in the Blockchain and the Blacks on Blockchain, an initiative to increase the representation of the Black community in Crypto and Web3.

Get ready for another insightful and information rich discussion that will encourage you to explore more about the world of Cyptocurrency, Blockchain, and NFTs.

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Cathlyn Ngonge: https://www.instagram.com/cathlynngo/

Ashley Wright: https://linktr.ee/thewrightsuccess

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In this episode, Cassi-Ann, interviews Julie Smithson, an experienced Businesswoman, Wife, Mother and Woman in Tech. Together the explore the exciting world of the Metaverse.

Julie Smithson's personal mission is to inspire others to create and design with special technology for good, and think and act in a socially economical and environmentally responsible way. 

It is through this lens as co-founder & COO at metaverse, a 3D web game engine for business and XR studio. Julie is leading enterprise companies to digitally transform and educate and use spatial technologies.  Julie guides her team to translate instructional language interaction behaviors and curate knowledge testing gamification for businesses.

Julie is also co-chair of XR woman.com a global group of women who meet every Wednesday and learn about the applications of extended realities.  The group works to advocate, inspire and build communities aimed at inclusivity of gender equality, race and ethnicity in the digital sector and beyond.

This is a very insightful and engaging discussion that will encourage you to explore more about this technology and how you may leverage it in your business.

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Cassi-Ann Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassih/

Julie Smithson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smithson/

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