Women Talk Tech

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the inspiring Nadia Carta, Head of AI Powered Data & Tech Partnerships at Google and the author of the book Spark Your Zeal. This week, Marie and Nadia sit down to discuss her chapter: “The Unseen Fuel: Zeal, Sponsorship, and Self-Belief.”

Tune in for an amazing conversation about the importance of sponsorship, how to find your zeal, and to hear more about Nadia’s journey of resilience and transformation in the tech sector.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the extraordinary Cherie Griffith-Dunn, Founder & CEO of Cyproteck Technologies.

This week, Maria and Cherie sit down to discuss her chapter: “To the Girl in the Hood: The Blueprint for Breaking Through the Tech Sector”. Tune in for an honest conversation about the Importance of self-expression and visibility, navigating discrimination within the workplace, and how to embrace the power of your voice.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the incredible Jennifer Harris, Founder & CEO of Technology Management Concepts (TMC). During the episode, Marie and Jennifer discuss her chapter: “Kitchen Table Leadership: How to Build Your Own Table and Stop Waiting”.

Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about what Jennifer calls “Kitchen Table Leadership”, navigating loss and unexpected challenges, and why creating a supportive community is crucial for success.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the incredible Cecilia Flombaum, Ecosystem Lead – Business & Industry Solutions at Microsoft. This week, Maria and Cecilia discuss her chapter: “The Pause That Saved me: From Burnout to Balance in Tech”.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about Cecilia’s journey as a woman in Microsoft, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on work, and how Cecilia transformed her work/life balance.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the inspiring Janet Lin, Senior Vice President and CIO of EQ Bank. During the episode, Marie and Janet discuss her inspiring journey from being a newcomer in Canada to becoming a prominent force in technology, how to create opportunities for others, and the importance of staying curious and resilient.

Tune in for a great conversation all about Janet’s chapter: “From Newcomer to Disrupter: Insights Gained Over Two Decades in Tech Leadership”.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the incredible Karina Nielsen, CEO & Founder of Ciellos. During the episode, Marie and Karina sit down to discuss her chapter, “Bucket List to Business Leadership: A Global Journey Fueled by Trust, Agility, and a People-First Approach”.

Tune in for a great conversation about the importance of building trust, how AI can enhance human connections rather than replace them, and how resilience is built by facing challenges head on.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the incredible Nimisha Morkonda Gnanasekaran, Director of Data Science at Western Digital. During the episode, Marie, Yule, and Nimisha discuss her inspiring chapter: “Build the Table, Bring the Chair: How to Thrive in Tech When You Don’t Fit the Mold”.

Tune in for a great conversation about refusing to make yourself shrink, building a support network, and navigating the gender bias in the technology sector.

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We’re kicking off 2026 with another exceptional episode in our You’re on Mute series. This week Marie and Yule sit down with Nasheen Liu, Partner and Senior Vice President, CIO Strategy at the IT Media. In this exciting conversation, they discuss Nasheen’s chapter: We Really Love You But…: Breaking the Pattern-Matching Cycle in Sponsorship and Investment for Women.

Tune in for key insights on the difference between sponsorship and mentorship, pattern matching, and how to conquer fear and embrace change.

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On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the incredible Yasmin Abdi, Founder & CEO of noHACK. In this episode she talks about her chapter, “On Mute, Unmuted: Lessons from My Years on Mute”.

During the episode Marie, Yule, and Yasmin discuss where her passion for technology started, the importance of advocating for yourself and your work, and the impact of mentorship.

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Welcome back to part three of our series “You’re on Mute” where each week we sit down with one of the exceptional contributors of our forthcoming book You’re on Mute: 13 Lessons for Women Frustrated with the Tech Sector. This week Marie Wiese and M. Yule sit down with Rani Pendse, Senior Partner Development Manager, Financial Services at Microsoft and author of the chapter, “Don’t Just Open the Door — Change the Room: How to Create an Equitable Environment for Diverse Talent”.

During the episode they discuss, how to create equitable environments for diverse talent in the tech sector, the ‘broken rung’ in the tech sector, and the importance of making your voice heard.

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