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Women in Data Podcast

Welcome to the Women in Data Podcast, where every other week your host, Karen Jean-Francois interviews some of the most inspiring women working in data. Through each episode, they share their invaluable experience and knowledge. Leaving no stone unturned, the WiD Podcast series will provide you with information on the use of data in various industries, plus helpful tips for career development. More importantly, it will enable you to become the data professional you want to be.

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Ep.90 Abi Aryan - Small but Mighty: Thriving in...

Women in Data Podcast ·

2023/09/20

In this episode, Karen and Cecilia are joined by Abi Aryan, a Machine Learning Engineer and author for O'Reilly book on LLMOps. Throughout the episode Karen, Cecilia, and Abby open up about their personal experiences working in very small teams. They chat about the pros and cons and dive into the obstacles they've come across in these setups. They tackle the reality of having a smaller collective voice and the significant responsibility of being the sole data representative, which can sometimes feel

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Ep.89 Rianna Kelly - Guide to Seamless Data Team...

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2023/09/06

In this episode, Karen is joined by Rianna Kelly, Head of Product Analytics & Data Scientist at ZEPZ, to discuss the intricacies of onboarding experiences within data teams. While the onboarding period may be relatively brief in one's tenure, its significance is undeniable as it sets the scene for what’s to come. The realm of data work is notably complex, demanding a grasp of technology, data, processes, and business acumen, rendering onboarding in data teams a unique challenge. Throughout

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Ep.88 - September Update

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2023/09/01

We are trying something new! In this special episode, Karen and Cecilia engage in a brief conversation about their summer experiences and share some valuable lessons they've learned. They then shift the discussion towards what you can expect on the podcast in September. Enjoy!

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Ep.87 Co-hosted - How to increase your visibility in...

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2023/07/19

In this episode of the Women in Data® podcast, hosts Karen and Cecilia explore a crucial and often overlooked aspect of achieving success in the data space: workplace visibility. They dive deep into effective strategies that can help individuals stand out and leave a lasting impact among their colleagues. They also provide valuable insights on the art of self-promotion, guiding listeners on how to confidently share their accomplishments, projects, and contributions without coming across as

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Ep.86 Liz Henderson - Transformation: An Opportunity,...

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2023/07/05

In this podcast episode featuring Liz Henderson, Executive Advisor at Capgemini, the focus is on navigating change and making valuable contributions to overall business transformation. Liz and Karen discuss change management and how individuals and organisations can successfully navigate change. Join to hear valuable advice for becoming comfortable with business transformation and embracing it as an opportunity rather than a threat. By becoming champions of change, Liz believes individuals can

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Ep.85 Elevate your career in data with a better...

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2023/06/21

Join Karen and Cecilia in this insightful episode as they dive deep into the crucial topic of learning and development, a subject close to Karen's heart and frequently discussed in mentoring conversations. With the rapid pace of the field, navigating the vast array of skills and knowledge can often feel overwhelming, leaving us with limited time to address them all. During their conversation, Karen and Cecilia share their top strategies for approaching learning in a sustainable and impactful

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Ep.84 Tori Tompkins - Inspiring the next generation...

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2023/06/07

In this episode, Karen is joined by Tori Tompkins, Senior Data Science Consultant at Advancing Analytics and founder of Girls Code Too, which she runs in collaboration with Girls in Data to create curriculums that inspire the next generation of data and tech professionals. During the conversation, Tori discusses her training in forensic computing and the journey that led her to the data science and machine learning fields. She also details the work that Girls Code Too and Girls in Data to do get

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Ep.83 -Cross-Functional Collaboration - using your...

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2023/05/24

In this second co-hosted episode, Karen and Cecilia discuss cross-functional collaboration, building on episode 76 with Wendy Lynch. They talk about Wendy's role as an Analytics Translator, which particularly resonated with Cecilia - bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams that do not always fully understand each other's work. The pair also consider examples of when strained working relationships with other teams get in the way of good business outcomes. How can this can be

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Ep.82 Niamh Broderick - From manager to individual...

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2023/05/10

In this episode of the Women in Data podcast, Karen is joined by Niamh Broderick, Data Scientist at Monzo Bank, who shares her experience of transitioning from a manager to an individual contributor (IC). She talks about how realising she was getting her energy from working on technical challenges and coding rather than managing people lead to the change in direction. Throughout the episode, Niamh and Karen discuss the differences and overlaps between the role of a manager and that of an IC, as

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Ep.81 Cecilia Oliveira - Pivot to data: the story of...

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2023/04/26

In this episode of Women in Data, Karen is joined by Cecilia Oliveira, new co-host of the series, as she recounts her transition from a career in sales and hospitality to the field of data. Cecilia talks about the challenges she faced as she tried to navigate a new industry and how imposter syndrome became a challenge when meeting graduates who had taken a traditional STEM route into data. Cecilia and Karen discuss the advantages of life skills and industry experience when starting a job in a new

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Ep.80 Nicole Ramsden - Leading outside of your...

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2023/04/12

This week, Karen is joined by Nicole Ramsden, Chief Data Office Lead at JP Morgan. Throughout her career, Nicole has worn various hats in many locations, but when she was appointed to build a new data function for JP Morgan, she found herself leading outside of her comfort zone. In this episode, hear how she overcame these challenges to build a high-performing chief data office while ensuring a diverse talent pipeline. Enjoy! *********************** Show

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Ep.79 Jackie Carter - Thinking creatively about...

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2023/03/29

This week, Karen is joined by Jackie Carter, Professor in Statistical Literacy at the University of Manchester, to talk about how to make data analytics careers accessible to all. In this episode, Jackie highlights the importance of opening the field to more diverse backgrounds as many university degrees now include courses in data analytics. She explains how social science students, for example, add value to data teams, bringing a different perspective focusing on the why of behaviours. She touches

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Ep.78 Zandra Moore - Enabling female founders in data...

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2023/03/15

This week, Karen is joined by Zandra Moore, Co-Founder, and CEO of PanIntelligence. With only 1% of capital deals going to female-founded teams, Zandra joined a government task force to increase opportunities for women starting, growing and scaling their businesses. In this episode, she shares her journey to founding her own business, as a woman and a mother, as well as the challenges she faced along the way and what helped her succeed. She also talks about the barriers encountered by female

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Ep.77 Sneak peek into the Women in Data flagship event

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2023/03/01

The Women in Data flagship event is approaching, and I don’t know about you, but I am super excited. Roisin McCarthy, founder of Women in Data joined me on the podcast to give you a sneak peek into the event. Inspiring speakers, workshops, robots, gigantic LEGO minifigure, etc.. Women in Data went all out, and I can’t wait. Will you be there? Register to the community and event here: https://womenindata.swoogo.com/registration/Flagship_2023

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Ep.76 Wendy Lynch - The value of Analytics Translators

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2023/02/22

This week, Karen is joined by Wendy Lynch, founder of Analytic-Translator.com. Passionate about analytics and communication, Wendy made a career of mixing the two together, helping data analytics and business teams understand each other. It took her 20 years to realise that her role was that of a translator and in this episode, she shares her best tips to bridge the gap between data and business. She starts by talking about the strain caused by poor communication in our field, then moves on to

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Ep.75 Jannat Maqbool - The role of data in Smart Cities

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2023/02/08

This week, Karen is joined by Jannat Maqbool, Interim Executive Director at Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand. In this episode, Jannat starts by sharing the misconceptions about smart cities before moving to the role data plays in this field. Listen to hear about the importance of data context, how it is secured and examples of use cases. Enjoy! ******************** Show notes: ******************** Jannat’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannat-m-64633/

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Ep74 Cathy Herbert - How to build products that make...

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2023/01/25

This week, Karen is joined by Cathy Herbert, EVP of Customer and Partner Enablement at Arria NLG. Integrity is important to Cathy and because of this, she is passionate about building win-win solutions. In this episode, she describes her approach to ensuring the development of useful products that won’t get shelved. She highlights the importance of communication and good design, and talks about how to make a great first impression, as well as sharing what makes the difference between building a

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Ep.73 Diana Akanho - How to figure out your next step

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2023/01/11

This week, Karen is joined by Diana Akanho, Managing Consultant - Data and AI Advisory at Capgemini. Before moving to Capgemini, Diana was feeling stuck in her career. She wanted to change roles, but was unsure of what she wanted to do next. With the help of a mentor, Diana took a pragmatic and structured approach to dealing with the issue. In this episode, she reflects on her journey to ‘getting unstuck’ and finding her next role: from experimenting outside of her day-to-day to having an ‘aha!’

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Ep.72 Lizzie Harris - Inefficiencies when recruiting...

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2022/12/07

This week, Karen is joined by Lizzie Harris for the last of this two-part episode covering redundancy and looking for a new job. In this conversation, they talk about the recruitment processes they went through, and how they believe they can be improved. Hiring processes are expensive, and data professionals are sparse. Can we fix inefficiencies and processes that are not inclusive? Enjoy! ********************* Show notes: ********************* Lizzie’s LinkedIn:

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Ep.71 Lizzie Harris - Redundancy and job-hunting...

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2022/11/23

This week, Karen is joined by Lizzie Harris for the first of a two-part episode covering redundancy and job searching. In this conversation, they share their respective experiences of going through redundancy earlier this year. They talk about what happened, how they felt, how they reacted and what they did to help cope with the stress and anxiety. They then move on to discuss job hunting, including writing their CVs with a view to encourage forward-focused conversations, rather than what they had

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