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A very insightful and candid chat with Patricia Downing, a trailblazing engineer with over 42 years of experience in design, construction, startup and operational setup in mining and in other industries. Pat shares with us her experiences moving up the ladder in a male-dominated world and some of the lessons she's learned along the way.
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Jean Hutchinson, a Professor in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queen’s University. Jean is a very successful and globally recognized technical leader in geological engineering and our first guest that is coming from an academic background. Listen in for a captivating discussion where Jean describes the role gender has played in her career, where she sees progress is still needed, and how she contributes to EDI initiatives to continue to level the playing field for all.
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An inspiring discussion with Sabrina Dias, Founder and CEO of of SOOP Strategies Inc., a renowned mining and sustainability consulting firm. We touch on many wide-reaching topics as we discuss Sabrina's journey from engineering grad to successful CEO of her own company. Sabrina shares her 'Letter to her younger self', a very eloquent letter she wrote that describes the many lessons she has learned over the course of her 25+ year career in the mining industry. So many great insights for other women and under-represented groups building careers in the mining industry. Don't miss this one!
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In this episode we talk with Jo-Anne Dudley, an exceptional leader who has a unique perspective as a C-suite level executive with a technical mining engineering background. Among many topics, we talk about challenges of working in site-based roles as a woman in mining, the learnings and advantages of being 'different', the importance of developing a varied skillset, and the benefits of putting yourself in someone else's shoes (Fluevog's no less!).
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In this episode we talk with Julia Potter, the Co-Director of the Geotechnical Center of Excellence at the University of Arizona. Julia shares her career journey and her perspective on how gender has impacted her career and career-related decisions. Topics include the many benefits of organizations such as Women in Mining, the importance of allies, and how Gen Z will save us all :)
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In this episode we talk with Julia Steele, Senior Vice President at WSP Canada to learn more about her career as well as her insights on achieving success in a male-dominated industry. Topics include battling imposter syndrome, tips on how to be a supportive ally, and the double-edged sword of ‘benevolent sexism’.
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Don't miss this episode! In this first episode, Tina and Karen describe the mission of the Only Woman in the Room along with their personal motivations for this project.
