Equal Inspired
Episodes
033 | The Secret to Creating Workshops People Actually Remember w/Luisa Escalona
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the fabulous "Queen of Workshops", Engineering Manager, Luisa Escalona.Luisa is a Software Engineer and certified Encourage...
32 | Inclusive Leadership in Action: How to Build High-Performing Teams w/Anne Gretland
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible Anne Gretland joins us.Anne's tech journey started at Microsoft in 1998. Fuelled by a passion for people-focused and inclusive lead...
31 | Stop People-Pleasing: Lead with Intention, Trust & Radical Candor w/Deekshita Amaravad
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fabulous Deekshita Amaravadi joins us for a heartfelt discussion exploring the intersection of leadership, healing, and human connection. Bridging...
30 | From Civil Rights Lawyer to HealthTech Leader: AI, Mental Health & FemTech Breakthroughs
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible Viveka Rydell-Anderson joins us. A visionary leader with over two decades of experience in healthcare, law, and business. Who thrives a...
29 | How to Regulate Your Nervous System at Work for Better Focus & Productivity w/ Emma Smedslund
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible Emma Smedslund, Engineering Manager, Spiritual Wellbeing Coach, Certified Agile Leader joins us!For a heartfelt chat packed with transf...
28 | How to Overcome Career Setbacks & Succeed in Tech w/ Ruchi Yadav
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Ruchi Yadav, Integration Consultant at Avella AS joins us. Ruchi is recognised as Top 50 Women in Tech Norway 2024 | Board Member DevOpsDa...
027 | Christopher Klint - Director of Technology & Innovation
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Director of Technology & Innovation, Christopher Klint joins us! Christopher's on a mission to build inclusive, high-performing t...
026 | Yosra Söderberg - HR Leader, Strategic HR & Organizational Development Expert
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up the 2024 season of our Equal Inspired Podcast, with a very special guest. An HR expert with two decades of experience in hiring, ...
025 | Scott Josephson - Sr. Engineer, Mentor, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Advocate
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Engineer, Mentor & DEIAB Advocate Scott Josephson joins us. Scott's passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belongin...
024 | Gavin van Lelyveld - Senior Engineering Manager
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Engineering Manager, Gavin van Lelyveld joins us. Who is on a vital mission to transform the tech industry by empowering people from underrepr...
023 | Simone Gemkow - Engineering Leader + President IAW London Chapter
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Gemkow brings over a decade of accomplishments in the field of automotive product engineering. Now, she is dedicated to building and leading a ...
022 | Edwige A. Robinson - SVP - Top 50 Senior Technology Executive - "Believe It's Possible"
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Honoured to welcome the incredible Edwige A. Robinson. From her native Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa to leadership roles at major U.S. companies inc...
021 | Madona S. Wambua - Founder, CTO & Google Developer Expert (Android)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Madona S. Wambua joins us for Episode 21. Madona is an inspiring CTO, Founder, Google Developer Expert for Android. Keynote Speaker, Autho...
020 | Elaine Montilla - Founder at 5xminority, CTO, TEDx Speaker
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the inspiring Elaine Montilla. CTO, TEDx Speaker, Founder. Who is recognised as Technology Magazine 2023 Top 100 Women in Tech...
019 | Jigyasa Grover - Machine Learning Google Developer Expert
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode of 2024! With a very special guest, 10-time award winner in Artificial Intelligence and Open Source, Co-author of the book 'Scu...
018 | Steffi Sylvester - Solutions Manager (SAAS ERP)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our final episode of 2023! Honoured to welcome the incredible Steffi Sylvester. Implementing World Class SAAS ERP Systems with passion | Information...
017 | Plamena Cherneva - Founder & CEO (Nordic Women in Tech Awards)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our Nordic Women in Tech Awards special episode! NWiTA's phenomenal Founder & CEO, Plamena Cherneva joins us. We learn more about...
016 | Swetha Dua (Project Manager & Career Mentor)
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adaptability. Resilience. Triumph. This is the journey of Swetha Dua. Join us, as Swetha Dua (Project Manager and Career Mentor) shares her journ...
015 | Heather Black - CEO (Supermums)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A career in SalesForce will change your life...It changed Heather Black’s. As a new mum, Heather relaunched her career as a Salesforce Consultant. ...
014 | Karen Emelu - Founder (Black Girls in Tech)
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a single tweet to a thriving global community of 20,000+ members. Black Girls in Tech has been making waves since 2020! BGIT's ever-inspirin...
013 | Alexandra Ciobotaru - Founder (Femme Lead) & Program Lead
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome, Founder of Femme Lead Podcast, Alexandra Ciobotaru. Alexandra is a source of inspiration and a true embodiment of a role ...
012 | Sangeeta Krishnan - IT Director Influencing Data Driven Decision Making
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author of Thriving in a Data World (Business Expert Press, December 2022) and engaging Business Intelligence and Analytics Leader, Sangeeta Krishnan j...
011 | Moran Weber - CEO & Founder (Women on Stage)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moran Weber, CEO & Founder of Women on Stage; a platform to showcase, book, and train women professional speakers for any tech event, conference, ...
010 | Voiceitt (Speech Recognition Technology)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Smolley (Co-founder and Head of Partnerships) & Dr. Rachel Levy (Lead Customer Success Manager) from Voiceitt join us to discuss the world of...
009 | Keeya Wang-Jones - Chief Technology Officer & Cofounder
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keeya Wang-Jones joins us who is an award-winning international Human-centered design leader and advocate for equality, equity, as well as inclusive a...
008 | Jonah Andersson - Senior IT Consultant, Community Founder & Role Model
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Andersson, Founder of the Azure User Group Sweden, Senior IT Consultant, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, DevOps Engineer and Microsoft...
007 | Toju Duke - Responsible AI Programme Manager (Google)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Toju Duke, Responsible AI Programme Manager at Google & Ambassador for Women in AI UK joins us. Toju designs Responsible AI programmes focused on ...
006 | Brianne Caplan - Executive Director & Founder
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brianne Caplan joins us, who serves as the Executive Director of Code Your Dreams (an initiative with the mission of driving equity in computer scienc...
005 | Kay Kukoyi - Award-Winning Entrepreneur
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and global startup mentor Kay Kukoyi CSM FITOL who has been recognised on the #IB100, the F...
004 | Jannie Fernandez - Tech Coalition Manager #LearningDisabilityWeek
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We dedicate Episode 004 in honour of Learning Disability Week. Jannie Fernandez joins us who is the Program Manager at Reboot Representation. &n...
003 | Stacy Cashmore - Tech Explorer DevOps & Speaker #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We dedicate this episode in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, with our inspiring guest Stacy Cashmore, Tech Explorer DevOps at Omniplan in Amste...
002 | Melenie Schatynski - Software Engineer & Co-Founder
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Melenie Schatynski, a people-centric Developer, Educator and Entrepreneur who loves the work she does. Whether that's collaborating with...
001 | Susanne Tedrick - Principal Infrastructure Specialist - Microsoft
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to welcome our first guest Susanne Tedrick, an infrastructure specialist for Azure. Susanne is fiercely committed to increasing diversity, equ...
Equal Inspired Podcast Trailer
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Equal Inspired Podcast. Join us on our mission to create a diverse, inclusive, equitable universe.