The Elevat(Her) Podcast: Recent Episodes
Salina Nicoleau & Maike Haensel
We believe one's potential is not defined by its gender.
By highlighting positive female role models, we aim to empower women to achieve their full potential and shine their own light.
In this final episode, we are joined by Tahira Resalat, CEO and Illustrator of Teecaake, which produces unique designs inspired by strong figures representing values of diversity, inclusivity, confidence and colour.
Of South Asian origin and having grown up in cities as vibrant as Manchester and Sheffield, now living in London, diversity and representation is extremely important to Tahira. She aims for her art to convey her views and who she is, but above all inspire others.
Teecaake began as a passion project which slowly developed into an outlet for Tahira’s mental health and struggles with cultural diaspora. 6 years later, the Teecaake brand spans multiple social media platforms, having amassed a following of over 80,000 people.
Next to Teecaake, Tahira is currently studying Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College and the Royal College of Art, and hopes to pursue a career in human-centred design.
In today’s episode, we discuss Teecaake and the idea behind it, taking up space and opportunities, and the importance of seeing the world through as many people’s lenses as possible.
Topics covered include:
- Tahira’s journey to feeling secure in her identity
- The meaning behind faceless art and how it connects to you
- Breaking out of cultural expectations
- The idea of duality in all aspects of life
Find out more about Tahira’s work:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahiraresalat/
Teecaake
https://www.teecaake.com/
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In this episode we are joined by Leila Guerra, Vice Dean of Education at the Imperial College Business School since March 2018.
Leila is a trained lawyer and specialised in international relations before she moved into Higher Education. She is passionate about the power of achieving positive impact through business education and global awareness, and has already lived in 8 countries.
Leila thinks that providing role models and clear opportunities for female students to find their voice and use it is of key importance.
Today, we discuss Leilas journey to higher education, the changes she noticed in leadership in academia vs other fields, and how to overcome obstacles as a woman by viewing yourself as more than just a number.
Topics covered include:
- How everyone is a leader in many ways
- The importance of networks and finding the right contact person
- Tips on how to negotiate your salary
- Self-reflection and having honest discussions with yourself
Find out more about Leila’s work:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaguerra/?originalSubdomain=uk
In conversation with Cindy Rose
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/news/conversation-cindy-rose-technology-will-be-the-heart-the-post-covid-19-economic-recovery/
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In this episode we are joined by Dr Julia Bailey, associate professor in Primary Care at the University College London eHealth Unit, and a specialty doctor in community sexual health in South East London.
Julia’s research focuses on the use of internet and mobile phone for sexual health promotion, sexual wellbeing, and how to improve communication between patients and practitioners during sexual health consultations.
Today, we discuss what sexual health is, the different types of contraception available, their pros and cons, and why reducing stigma around sex and sexuality is key to improve both sexual health and wellbeing for everybody.
Topics covered include:
- Sexual health and wellbeing
- The different types of contraception and how to choose one that fits your needs and preferences
- How technology can be used to promote sexual health
- Why sexual health consultations can be complex, and how to make them easier for both patients and practitioners
Find out more about Julia’s work:
Professional profile: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/research/pcph/research/e-health-unit/people/julia-bailey
Contraception Choices website : http://www.contraceptionchoices.org
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In this episode we are joined by Mary-Laine Friday, Founder of Faltrego, a London-based video production company for the third sector.
Faltrego is a female-led company with the aim of telling stories that highlight organisation’s causes and move people to action in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
With an academic background in human sciences and science communication, Mary-Laine is passionate about telling stories centred on health and social issues. Most importantly, though, she is passionate about people and their lived experiences.
Today we discuss Mary’s Laines journey of founding Faltrego as a women-led company, how your environment shapes your beliefs of what you think you can or can’t do, and the many ways of being creative.
Topics covered include:
- Faltrego as a women-led company
- Working in the media industry as well as the charity sector
- What you can and can’t do in life – what does that even mean?
- How your environment in which you grow up shapes your beliefs
- “You get to be creative when you know you are safe” – the power of being creative
Find out more about Mary-Laine’s work:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-laine-friday-5a1446a3/?originalSubdomain=uk
Faltrego
https://www.faltrego.com/about
Vimeo.com/faltrego
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In this episode we are joined by Rosie Russell, head of environment, health and safety at MeiraGTx, a gene therapy company developing treatments for patients with severe diseases.
After studying Chemistry and starting her career at the lab bench, Rosie experienced an accident that made her realise the importance of health and safety in a research environment. Rosie moved from working as a scientist to supervising health and safety in various labs, both in the public and private sector. Passionate about solving problems and supporting others, Rosie is also an accomplished mentor and believes in providing everyone with an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Today, we discuss Rosie’s professional and personal journey to where she is now, how she came out as a transgender woman at a time where being transgender was looked down upon, and how she finally found meaning and purpose in her life and career.
Topics covered include:
· Finding a career that suits your skills and fulfils you
· Mental health and the importance of having allies
· Coming out as a transgender woman and the gender recognition act
· Why mentoring is key for your career
Find out more about Rosie:
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiegrussell/
LGBT rights in the UK:
Non-binary gender recognition: law and policy:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9515/
UK’s legal recognition of trans people among the very worst in Europe: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/06/uk-european-commission-legal-gender-recognition-act-hungary-poland-trans-transgender/
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In this episode we are joined by Rory Brown, behaviour change specialist, qualified personal trainer and registered nutrition coach helping individuals restore their relationship with mind, body and food.
Having worked in the health and fitness industry for over 10 years with both recreational and professional athletes, and having struggled himself with disordered eating and body dysmorphia, Rory is passionate about raising awareness around mental health and empowering others to become their most authentic self.
Today we discuss Rory’s personal journey through recovery, why being true to yourself is a form of self-love and how we can help others, particularly men, break free from the mental barriers preventing them from being truly connected to themselves and their emotions.
Topics covered include:
- Mental health in men vs women
- The importance of self-love and being authentic to yourself
- How to break free from your personal mental barriers
- How to connect and align with your own emotions
Find out more about Rory’s work:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorythomasbrown/
Rory’s podcast (with Callum Hardingham): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-get-strong-podcast/id1522075001
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For the second episode of this season, we are joined by Professor Clare Lloyd, Wellcome Senior Fellow in Basic Biomedical Sciences, Professor of Respiratory Immunology, Head of the Division of Respiratory Sciences at the National Heart and Lung Institute, and Vice Dean for Institutional Affairs in the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London.
After obtaining her bachelors and PhD in Immunology at Kings College London, Clare undertook a post-doc at Guys Hospital in London and Harvard in Boston. She then moved to a Biotech company in the USA for a while, before returning to the UK to take up a Wellcome Senior Fellowship and starting her own lab. Clare’s research now focusses on the mechanisms underlying the pulmonary immune response to inhaled allergens and pathogens.
In today’s episode, we discuss Clare’s journey as a scientist, the insights into running your own lab as well as the importance of being open to suggestions and changes and why research is not linear.
Clare’s favourite quote: Sheryl Sandberg “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders”
Her quote about research: “The lows are very low, but the highs are very high”
Topics covered include:
- The career of a scientist
- Why being a PI is the loneliest job in the world
- Insight and advice on running your own lab
- Being a mother in academia
- The importance of celebrating success and having a good network
Find out more about Clare’s work:
Imperial Website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/c.lloyd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-lloyd-13709ab/?originalSubdomain=uk
Her research: https://lloydlab.co.uk/
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For the 1st episode of our 3rd season, we are joined by Jane Cunningham and Philippa Roberts, authors of “Brandsplaining: Why Marketing Is (Still) Sexist and How to Fix It” and co-founders of Pretty Little Head, the UK’s leading research consultancy specialising in female audiences.
After working in the marketing industry for many years, Jane and Philippa realised how sexism has been and is still deeply engrained in marketing, with ads mainly designed through the male lens, telling women how they should and should not be.
In this podcast, we discuss what led Jane and Philippa to write their new book, how marketing has been shaping society’s expectations of women, why marketing is still sexist, and what to do about it.
Topics covered include:
· What is brandsplaining?
· Sexism in past and current marketing strategies
· The power of female-led brands
· What can be done to reduce sexism in marketing
Find out more about Jane and Philippa’s work:
Website: https://www.plhresearch.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plhresearch/
Philippa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-roberts-39abb625/
Jane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-cunningham-35615315/?originalSubdomain=uk
The book: “Brandsplaining: Why Marketing Is (Still) Sexist and How to Fix It”: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/319/319149/brandsplaining/9780241456002.html
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In the final episode of this season we are joined by Dr Chiara Heide, founder and CEO of BrightCure, a biotech company developing next-generation microbiome fem-care for women who suffer from urinary tract infections. Chiara holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and was the founder of Women in STEM at Imperial College.
Today we dive into how Chiara came to found BrightCure, her personal experience with urinary tract infections, and what starting your own business really is like. We also touch on some of the taboos around vaginal health and female intimate care, and why increasing awareness about these issues is essential.
Topics covered include:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs): what they are, how they arise and their current treatments
- Entrepreneurship and some tips to start your own business
- Female empowerment in science
- Finding your path after a PhD
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BrightCure website: https://www.bcure.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hibrightcure/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brightcure1
Chiara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiara-heide/
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In the eighth episode of this season, we are joined by Professor Gina Rippon, Emeritus Professor of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre in Birmingham. Gina was the president of the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience in 2015 and has also sat at the editorial board of the International Journal of Psychophysiology.
Gina’s research focuses on developmental disorder including dyslexia and autism, as well as the misuse of neuroscience techniques leading to gender stereotyping.
Her book, “The Gendered Brain”, investigates the role of life experiences and biology in brain development, and challenges the idea that there are 2 sorts of brains, namely male and female, and offers a refreshing outlook on brain development while challenging some of the biggest misconceptions in neuroscience.
In today’s episode, we discuss brain imaging techniques, the difference between sex and gender, the history of the gendered brain and the myths around it as well as how differences between the female and male brain are based on factors, such as behaviour, ability, temperament and personality.
Topics covered include:
- What is the brain?
- The history of the gendered brain and the myths around it
- White vs grey matter
- How to define sex vs gender
- The meaning of neuroplasticity and why video games are good for your brain development
Find out more about Gina’s work:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ginarippon1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-rippon-33287819/?originalSubdomain=uk
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Gina’s Book: The Gendered Brain: The New Neuroscience That Shatters the Myth of the Female Brain
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In the seventh episode of this season we are joined by Laura Biclea, Corporate Sales Leader, Mentor and Speaker. Throughout her career, Laura has won multiple awards for increasing business performance and employee engagement. With nearly 2 decades of experience empowering women in organisations, Laura is passionate about resilience, mindset and leadership, and is also the co-author of the book “Women who inspire” and other publications.
Topics covered include:
-Leadership
-Time management and finding what works for you
-How to build confidence and skills to drive your career forward
-How vision boards can help you achieve your life goals
Find more about Laura’s work:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabiclea
www.instagram.com/laurabiclea
Books mentioned in this episode:
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Untamed, Glennon Doyle
Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell
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In the sixth episode of this season, we are joined by Dr Johanna Jackson, Advanced Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine in the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London leading the Multi’omics Atlas Project at the Dementia research institute, which aims to characterise the pathology of human Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). In today’s episode, we discuss what AD is, the different aspects contributing to the disease and the importance of having an open conversation, both within and outside science, to drive this field forward as well as improving its diversity and inclusion. Topics covered include: · The differences between working in industry vs academia· What is Alzheimer’s Disease?· The Multi’omics Atlas Project · The impact of COVID-19 on parenting and scientists· The importance of collaboration to driving science forward Find out more about Jo’s work: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jojacksonhereLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannajackson/?originalSubdomain=uk Resources mentioned in this episode: The Multi’omics Atlas Project: https://map-ad.org/UK Dementia Research Institute: https://ukdri.ac.uk/UK DRI Center at Imperial: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/dementia-research-institute FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevat.her/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ELEVAT_HER Check out our website and subscribe to our newsletter: https://ele-vat-her.com/ Music by Chong @Chong244 : https://www.instagram.com/chong244/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=A4VD5CFUCW4EE&source=url)
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In today's episode we are revisiting some highlights from previous guests. We thought it would be great to gather key takeaway messages, both as a way to honour all the incredible women we have had on the podcast so far, and to appreciate some of the amazing tips and thoughts that have been shared.
List of guests and corresponding episodes:
-Sofia Skevofylaka: SE1 EP5
-Alexia and Margot de Broglie: SE1 EP7
-Laura Zalenga: SE1 EP3
-Helena Dodd: SE1 EP2
-Dr Alyssa Gilmore: SE1 EP8
-Dr Beata Wojciak-Stothard: SE1 EP6
-Claudine Schmuck: SE1 EP4
-Dr Alyson J.Mc Gregor: SE1 EP1
-Dr Omara Naseem: SE2 EP3
-Tori Ford: SE2 EP4
-Terry McDougall: SE2 EP2
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In the fourth episode of this second season, we are joined by Tori Ford, gender health equity advocate, researcher, and entrepreneur on a mission to eliminate sexism, shame, and stigma from health experiences. Tori is the founder and executive director of Medical Herstory, an award-winning, youth-led, international not-for-profit organization advancing gender health equity through storytelling, patient advocacy, medical education, and undoing stigma.
In today’s episode, Tori shares her own experience with medical stigma and sexism, and how she built this fantastic organisation.
Topics covered include:
- Sex and gender inequity in healthcare
- Why raising your voice is essential to address sexism and stigma in medical care
- How Medical Herstory was founded
- How to navigate the healthcare system and advocate for your own health
Find out more about Tori’s work:
Medical Herstory website: https://medicalherstory.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicalherstory/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-ford-medical-herstory/?originalSubdomain=ca
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In the third episode of this season, we are joined by Dr Omara Naseem, Specialist Counselling Psychologist with an extensive experience in treating eating disorders (EDs), as well as other mental health conditions including depression, addiction, anxiety and burn-out. After 10 years of working within the NHS, Omara now focuses on treating patients at her private practice in London.
In today’s episode we discuss what EDs are, how they can be treated, their long-term consequences and some of the taboos associated with them.
Please note that some of the contents mentioned here may be triggering to some; if you feel like you may be in such a position, please abstain from listening to this episode.
Topics covered include:
- The different types of eating disorders and treatment approaches
- Why eating disorders may arise in the first place
- The long-term consequences of eating disorders
- Some of the taboos around eating disorders and mental health in general
- Body image and social media
Find out more about Omara’s work:
Website: https://omaranaseem.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.omara.naseem/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omara-naseem-6980ba18a/?originalSubdomain=uk
Resources mentioned in this episode:
If you care for a loved one suffering from an eating disorder: https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Skills_based_Learning_for_Caring_for_a_L/_1R9AgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover
The Maudsley approach to eating disorder treatment:
https://thenewmaudsleyapproach.co.uk/index.php/reading/
BEAT charity:
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
BBC Documentary with Freddie Flintoff, Living with Bulimia:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000n1xx/freddie-flintoff-living-with-bulimia
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In this episode, we are joined by Terry McDougall, who is an executive and career coach, speaker and author of the book: Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms.
After 30 years of corporate business experience, Terry chose to become a coach to concentrate on helping professionals' step fully into their potential to lead satisfying careers. Terry relies on both her training as a coach and first-hand experience as a corporate leader to support her clients as they work towards their goals. Here, Terry shares her expertise on how to clarify your goals, when and how to create change, and the difference between “just” doing your job and being satisfied, while working.
Terry’s motto: Work smarter, not harder.
Topics covered include:
- How to get to the sweet spot to being satisfied AND successful
- Finding the clarity about what makes you happy and moving towards your goals
- Creating a safe space at work
Find out more about Terry´s work:
Terry’s profile: https://terrybmcdougall.com/ and her podcast Marketing Mambo
Her book on Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms
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In the first episode of this second season, we are joined by Dr Katrina Pollock, Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Vaccinology and Honorary Consultant at Imperial College London. Katrina is the clinical Principle Investigator across a wide range of vaccine studies at Imperial, and has been involved in the clinical trials of COVID vaccines over the past year.
Here, Katrina shares her expertise on how clinical trials are carried out, how the different types of vaccines work, the challenges of considering gender balance in a public health crisis, and her own experience working under high pressure during the COVID pandemic.
Topics covered include:
- Why vaccines are important and how they work
- How vaccine clinical trials are designed
- Gender- and population-based differences in immune responses
Find out more about Katrina’s work:
Katrina’s Imperial profile: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/k.pollock
Some of Katrina’s research papers:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673621006280?via%3Dihub
https://academic.oup.com/immunotherapyadv/advance-article/doi/10.1093/immadv/ltab015/6312934?searchresult=1
Sex differences in immune responses that underlie COVID-19 disease outcomes (Iwasaki et al, 2020):
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2700-3
The Sex, Gender and COVID-19 Project:
https://globalhealth5050.org/the-sex-gender-and-covid-19-project/
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In today's episode we are on the other side of the mic and interviewed by one of Maike's closest friends David to share a little bit more about ourselves.
We hope you enjoy getting to know us better!
Stay tuned for the second season starting very soon.
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In this bonus episode we are joined again by Dr Alyson J. McGregor, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and author of the book “Sex Matters: How male-centric medicine endangers women’s health and what we can do about it”.
Here we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of considering gender differences in healthcare and health policy, and Alyson tells us her experiences of working in the A&E department over the past year.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Global Health 50/50 Surveys: https://globalhealth5050.org/
Find out more about Alyson’s work:
Website: https://www.alysonmcgregormd.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Matters-Male-Centric-Medicine-Endangers/dp/073824676X
Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine (SGEM) at Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, USA): https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/sex-and-gender-emergency-medicine-sgem
Ted talk: Why medicine often has dangerous side effects for women: https://www.ted.com/talks/alyson_mcgregor_why_medicine_often_has_dangerous_side_effects_for_women?language=en
Twitter: @mcgregormd
Instagram: @amcgregormd
Facebook: Alyson J McGregor MD
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In this season’s final episode, we are joined by Dr Alyssa Gilmore, who is a postdoctoral research associate and an active member of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee at Imperial College London. Alyssa has previously been engaged in the battle for transgender rights in Ireland and continues to promote gender equality both in and outside of academia. Passionate about mentoring and bringing the best out of other people, she believes in becoming the role model you wish you had.
Topics covered include:
- How to optimise your career as a woman in academia
- Gender equality, LGBT rights and how to get involved
- The importance of mentoring and empowering others
Find out more about Alyssa’s work:
Alyssa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilmorealyssa/
Alyssa’s Imperial profile: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/equality/activities/women-at-imperial/women-at-imperial/women-at-imperial-2020/dr-alyssa-gilmore/
Papers mentioned about women in research:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1478929920910363
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048733318300404?via%3Dihub
LBGT rights in Ireland:
Irish gender recognition Act: First signed into law on July 15th 2015, with Ireland becoming the 4th country in the world to implement gender based self-declaration.
(Pre-legislative changes) 'I Am' (2014) - Positive Visibility Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkdVbbr407k
5 years after legislation: Philippa sharing her story, with her wife Helen, in 2020. https://gcn.ie/late-late-show-viewers-praise-philippa-helen-ryder-sharing-powerful-love-story/
LGBT rights in the UK:
The Gender Recognition Act: a trans-inclusive feminist approach: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-engagement/documents/gender-recognition-act/briefing-gender-recognition-act.pdf
Trans youth prevented access to puberty blockers: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/12/02/puberty-blockers-tavistock-portman-referrals-gids-high-court-ruling-keira-bell/
UK’s legal recognition of trans people among the very worst in Europe: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/06/uk-european-commission-legal-gender-recognition-act-hungary-poland-trans-transgender/
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Did you know that money was named after a woman? In today’s episode we are joined by Alexia and Margot de Broglie, Co-Founders of JUNO, a financial education platform for anyone who identifies as a woman. Full of passion and positivity, the sisters tell us about their journey in creating this platform, their inspiring path as female entrepreneurs and why you should choose your sibling as your business partner.
Topics covered include:
- JUNO, a financial education platform for women
- How to build up an idea into a company
- Why to start thinking about money early
- How to use young age as a selling point
Find out more about Alexia’s and Margot’s work:
Alexia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexia-de-broglie/
Margot’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-de-broglie/
JUNO’s website: https://www.herjuno.com/
JUNO’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourjuno/
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In this episode we are joined by a very special guest: our PhD supervisor. Dr Beata Wojciak-Stothard is a researcher and lecturer in vascular biology at Imperial College London. Her work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying pulmonary hypertension, a rare but severe lung disease.
Today we discuss how Beata got to build her own group at Imperial, how she managed motherhood and her scientific career, and how she would like to see things evolve for women in the future.
Topics covered include:
-Beata’s journey to leading her own lab at Imperial College
-Juggling motherhood and scientific careers
-Being a woman in academia
Find out more about Beata’s work:
Imperial College webpage: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/b.wojciak-stothard
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BwsLab
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In today’s episode we are joined by Sofia Skevofylaka, CCO and Co-Founder of Hatzi Filax Group. Full of energy and positivity, Sofia shares her journey as a young entrepreneur and her inspiring vision of what effective leadership and team management are.
Topics covered include:
-Being a young female entrepreneur
-Why gender-balanced teams are key for productivity
-Sofia’s top time management tips
-Why you should not be afraid to show your true colours
Find out more about Sofia’s work:
Sofia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiaskevofylaka/
HatziFilax Group: https://hatzifilax.com/en/%ce%b1%cf%81%cf%87%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-2-2/
Hatzi Filax Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatzi_filax_group/
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In this episode, we are joined by Claudine Schmuck, founder of the Gender Scan survey, which aims to develop indicators on gender balance in STEM across the globe to promote actions towards equal involvement of women and men in STEM jobs.
Some of the topics covered include:
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How to deal with working in male-dominated environments
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Why we need to change the way, girls are taught STEM subjects in schools
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Why humour is the solution
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The Gender Scan survey
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Inter-country differences in women’s participation in STEM
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Gender Scan survey: https://www.genderscan.org/
Make sure you answer “Elevat(Her)” when asked “Are you answering to this survey following the suggestion of a partner of Gender Scan?”. Thank you!Find more about Claudine’s work:
Claudine’s LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudineschmuck/
The Science Factor Competition: https://www.sciencefactor.fr/
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In today’s episode we are joined by the inspiring self-portrait photographer Laura Zalenga. Famous for expressing emotions and telling stories through clear and raw pictures, Laura has over 150k followers on Instagram and has worked with many big brands including Sony and Disney. Her work addresses important global issues and social taboos, reflecting some of the barriers she faces as a female artist.
Some of the topics covered in this episode include:
-What photography means to Laura
-Body image
-Mental health
-The power of photography as a meditative tool
-The obstacles Laura has faced and continues to face as a young female photographer
Find out more about Laura’s work:
Instagram: @laurazalenga https://www.instagram.com/laurazalenga/
Website: https://laurazalenga.com/
Links to Laura’s online workshops: https://taplink.cc/laurazalenga
Beauty of age project: https://beautyofage.myportfolio.com/
1001 strangers project: https://1001strangers.tumblr.com/
Laura’s two favourite quotes (by the amazing Maya Angelou):
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Laura’s “List of artists who inspire me visually or to do better as a human”:
@isoldhalldorudottir
@yungdij
@internetbby
@twofacedkitten
@jocelynleephotography
@michaelastark
@johnyuyi
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In this second episode of the Elevat(Her) Podcast we are joined by Helena Dodd, PhD student in Chemical Biology at Imperial College London, President of the WOMENinSTEM@IC group and Chair of the Women’s Engineering Society University Group Board.
In this conversation, we discuss how Helena found her passion for Chemical Biology, the barriers she has faced in her journey and the importance of mentoring in STEM. Some of the topics covered include:
-What makes a good mentor and the role of mentoring in encouraging more women to take part in STEM
-Studying a STEM subject in a language that is not your mother tongue
-School's outreach and how you can get involved
-Navigating STEM studies and careers as a woman
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Become a registered STEM ambassador: https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors/join-stem-ambassador-programme
Big Bang Science Competition: https://www.thebigbang.org.uk/the-big-bang-competition/
Becoming a judge for the Big Bang Science Competition: https://www.thebigbang.org.uk/volunteering/online-judges/
Outreach opportunities:
Skype a Scientist - https://www.skypeascientist.com/
Letters to a pre-scientist - https://www.prescientist.org/
Find out more about Helena’s work:
Helena’s personal email address: h.dodd18@imperial.ac.uk
Imperial College’s Women in Stem group page: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/women-in-stem/
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In this first episode of the Elevat(Her) Podcast we are joined by Dr Alyson J. McGregor, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and author of the book “Sex Matters: How male-centric medicine endangers women’s health and what we can do about it”.
Here we discuss how the current medical model has been built on men and the consequences this has had and continue to have on women’s health (spoiler alert: women’s health is not just OB/GYN). Some of the topics covered include:
-The importance of sex and gender in medicine and research
-How women metabolise drugs differently to men
-Pain responses in women vs men
-What we can all do to take advocacy for our own health
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Online modules on Sex and Gender-specific medicine and research:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: https://www.sexandgenderhealth.org/
Canadian Institute for Health Research: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/49629.html
Global Health 50/50: https://globalhealth5050.org/
Find out more about Alyson’s work:
Website: https://www.alysonmcgregormd.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Matters-Male-Centric-Medicine-Endangers/dp/073824676X
Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine (SGEM) at Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, USA): https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/sex-and-gender-emergency-medicine-sgem
Ted talk: Why medicine often has dangerous side effects for women: https://www.ted.com/talks/alyson_mcgregor_why_medicine_often_has_dangerous_side_effects_for_women?language=en
Twitter: @mcgregormd https://twitter.com/mcgregormd
Instagram: @amcgregormd https://www.instagram.com/amcgregormd/
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In this trailer episode we introduce you to the Elevat(Her) podcast and tell you a little bit more about ourselves.
The podcast will be discussing and addressing common barriers women face in our society across many fields -from STEM and entrepreneurship to sports and arts. Our primary goal is to empower you to achieve your full potential and elevate your own life by providing you with top tips and information from high-achieving women.
Our episodes will be released every Tuesday - stay tuned for our first upcoming interview next week!
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