Tech Beyond Gender Talks
Episodes
Episode 63 - Understanding the Patterns Running Your Life using Enneagram with Yuliya Schamrel
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar is joined by Enneagram specialist Yuliya Schamrel for a powerful conversation on self-awarene...
Episode 61: Mentorship, Leadership & Women Supporting Women in Tech with Helen Cuddy and Pip Klenner
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Beyond Gender Podcast, host Meena Satishkumar is joined by co-host Pip Klenner for a thoughtful and engaging conversation ...
Episode 62 - What Actually Changes After International Women’s Day? - A Panel Discussion
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world every year — but what actually changes once the events are over?In this special Tech Beyo...
Episode 60 - Women in Tech in New Zealand: Bias, Career Breaks & Leadership with Amanda Watson
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Beyond Gender podcast, Meena Satishkumar speaks with Amanda Watson from Tech Women New Zealand about the evolving reality ...
Episode 59: Breaking the Narrative: Women Building Tech on Their Own Terms with Victoria Vaughan
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar speaks with Victoria Vaughan, a global tech leader who has shaped some of the most influ...
Episode 58 - From India to New Zealand: Scale, Culture & Learning to Speak Up with Chetna Chaudhari
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the Tech Beyond Gender podcast for 2025, host Meena Satishkumar speaks with Chetna Chaudhari, Delivery Manager for Data &...
Episode 57 - Developer to CTO - Julia Bower on Fractional Leadership
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of the Tech Beyond Gender Podcast, Meena Satish Kumar sits down with Julia Bower — Co-Founder & CTO of Fractional Dire...
Episode 56 - Reinventing Healthcare Through Quantum AI with Dr. Helena Bahrami & Noor Syed
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when quantum computing, brain-like AI, and neurobiology come together?In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits ...
Episode 55: From Drafting Boards to Digital Networks: Andrea Bald’s Four-Decade Journey in Tech
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Andrea Bald, a trailblazer whose tech career began by chance in...
Episode 54: From Adversity to Empowerment: Priya Mathur on Leading with Purpose
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After facing unimaginable loss, Priya Mathur rebuilt her life and career with courage and conviction. From starting as a young data engineer in India ...
Episode 53 - Breaking Barriers: From Classrooms to Boardrooms – Empowering the Next Generation in Tech
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar is joined by Noor Syed and Rob Lonie from Microsoft, and Diksha Sandhu from the ...
Episode 52: From Fashion to Tech Leadership: Wendy Stevenson-Vrame on Career Shifts & Inclusion
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Wendy Stevenson-Vrame, Engineering Manager at Trade Me, whose career jour...
Episode 51 - From Curiosity to Responsible AI: Ambica Dixit’s Global Tech Journey
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar sits down with Ambica Dixit, Principal Partner for Data, AI, and Robotics at VedArc. With a c...
Episode 50: Redefining Security: How Ankita Dhakar Built Capture the Bug
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 50th episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Ankita Dhakar, co-founder of Capture the Bug—a community...
Episode 49: Vicky Twomey-Lee - Championing Diversity in Tech with PyLadies & Python
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky Twomey-Lee, EuroPython Fellow and founder of PyLadies Dublin, joins host Meena Satishkumar to reflect on nearly two decades of shaping inclusive...
Episode 48 - Pip Klenner: 30 Years in Tech, People-First Leadership & Bridging Business and Technology
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm and insightful episode of Tech Beyond Gender I sit down with Pip Klenner a seasoned leader with nearly three decades in the tech world to...
Episide 47 - Tech, Tenacity & Transformation: Sumita Chopra’s Journey from Code to Community
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From floppy disks to national health reforms, Sumita Chopra’s inspiring journey spans over two decades of innovation, resilience, and social impact....
Episode 46 - Mindful Leadership in Tech: Mahimi Fernando on Reflection, Resilience & Purpose
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thoughtful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar speaks with Mahimi Fernando, Engineering Team Lead at Xero, whose career journey f...
Episode 45: Systems Thinking and Software Clarity with Andrea Magnorsky
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Principal Architect Andrea Magnorsky joins us to explore the power of systems thinking — and why it matters now more than ever. Wit...
Episode 44 - Challenging the Odds: Barbara Gruber’s Bold Leap Into Tech
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Gruber’s path from journalist in Germany to engineering manager in New Zealand is a powerful story of grit, reinvention, and courage. In thi...
Episode 43 - Heartwired: Michal Moore on Tech, Trust, and Turning Up for Others
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar speaks with Michal Moore, Engineering Lead at BNZ, whose journey goes far beyond...
Episode 42 - Leading Through Transformation: Geri Ellis on AI, Agility, and Building Future-Ready Teams
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geri Ellis unpacks what it truly takes to lead through transformation in today’s tech landscape. From the accelerating impact of AI to aligning ente...
Episode 41 - Career Break to Clarity: Macushla Howell on Courage, Leadership & the Power of the Pause
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply reflective episode, Meena Satishkumar speaks with Macushla Howell, Head of Data at New Zealand Post, about the life-changing impact of ...
Episode 40 - You Can Do Anything: Resilience, Purpose & Personal Power with Kaushiki Roy
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar is joined by Kaushiki Roy — a program manager with over 30 years of experience acr...
Episode 39: Leading Authentically – Self-Belief, Bias & Mentorship in Tech with Pooja Kokatnur
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n Episode 39, we sit down with Pooja Kokatnur, Engineering Lead at BNZ, who shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey through the tech industry. ...
Episode 38: From Self-Doubt to Empathetic Leader – Viji’s Journey Through Tech & Neurodiversity
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Viji—Head of Sales for TCS Asia-Pacific—shares her transformative journey from a shy, academically...
Episode 37: Leading Change with Compassion: Dr. Anish Dua on Gender Equality and Workplace Culture
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Anish Dua, a distinguished academic and social advocate, shares his remarkable journey from academia to leading a ...
Episode 36: Beyond the Numbers - Susan Needham on Data, Neurodiversity, and Breaking the Mould
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Needham, Senior Manager of Data Governance at Auckland City Council, joins us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about her three-decade...
Episode 35: Suzanne Holland: Redefining Leadership – Letting Go of the Superwoman Myth
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Suzanne Holland, GM of Strategy, Architecture and Planning at Genesis Energy, shares candid reflectio...
Episode 34 - Beyond the Code: Rewriting Leadership and Inclusion in Tech with Rachel Collingridge
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Rachel Collingridge—an engineering leader with nearly three decades of experience—shares her transformative...
Episode 33: The Hidden Pay Gap in Tech: Kathleen Webber explains If Women Are Still Paid Less & What We Can Do About It
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are women and minorities still underpaid in tech — even in 2024? In this powerful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, we sit down with Kat Weber, CEO...
Episode 32: Irene Naidu on Overcoming Bias, Fostering Inclusion & Empowering Women in Tech
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Irene Naidu shares her powerful insights on navigating bias, advocating for diversity, and creating inclusive t...
Episode 31: How AI is Shaping the Future: Ethics, Bias, and Innovation with Dr. Sarah Mitchell
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing everything—but are we ready for it? In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Dr. Sarah Mitchell shares her journey from mechanical engi...
Episode 30: Is the Confidence Gap Holding Women Back—or Is It the System? - Tracy Morris on Systemic Change in Tech
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half of the women who enter the tech industry drop out by the time they’re 35. Why is this happening, and what can we do to change it?In this episod...
Episode 29:Breaking Barriers: Navigating Tech and Risk with Agnes Magombedze
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode ofTech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Agnes Magombedze, Divisional Risk Partner at Bank of New Zealand...
Episode 28: Blending Wellness with Technology: Vishakha Agarwal on Mindful Living & Entrepreneurship
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode ofTech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar sits down with Vishakha Agarwal—entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and Art of Living...
Episode 27: Breaking Barriers in Gaming: Moth Loths on Gender Diversity and Inclusion
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season 2 premiere episode, we welcome Moth Loths, Senior Technical Artist at Niantic Aotearoa, as the first gender-diverse professional on our...
2025 Special Episode - Empowering Communities: A Conversation with Bhanumathi Narasimhan on Education, Women’s Leadership, and Global Impact
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Tech Beyond Gender Podcast, recorded at the serene Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru, India, I sit down w...
Episode 25: Irina Mosina - A Personal Journey of Resilience and Innovation in Tech
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we talk to Irina Mosina, CEO and founder of TechTime Initiative Group Limited, about her inspiring journey in the tech ind...
Episode 24: From Resilience to Reinvention: Indu Chitteth’s Journey into Tech
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Meena Satishkumar has an engaging conversation with Indu Chitteth, a Senior Payroll System Analyst and inspiring mig...
Episode 23: Pioneering Change: Dr. Michelle Dickinson on Diversity, Innovation, and Nanogirl Labs
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Tech Beyond Gender podcast as we sit down with Dr. Michelle Dickinson, nanotechnologist, materials engineer, and co-founder of Nanogi...
Episode 22: Breaking Barriers in Tech: Natalia Nam's Journey from Migrant to DevOps Engineer
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Natalia Nam, an AWS DevOps Engineer at Snapper, who shares her inspiring journey from migrating to New Zealand to establi...
Episode 21: Bridging Talent and Inclusion: Lisa Cooley on Empowering Diverse Pathways in Tech
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, we’re joined by Lisa Cooley, Managing Director of BrightSpark Recruitment, a specialist in IT, Data, and Dig...
Episode 20: Redefining Leadership: Mothers, Menopause & Inclusive Workplaces with Dr. Amanda Sterling
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Meena Satishkumar, Founder of Tech Beyond Gender, sits down with Dr. Amanda Sterling, award-winning Leadership Consultant ...
Episode 19: Beyond Bias: Sneha Rao on Leadership, Identity, and Resilience
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Sneha Rao shares her deeply personal journey navigating biases related to gender, ethnicity, and lead...
Episode 18: Balancing Tech, Parenthood, and Pay Equity with Nataleigh Elston
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Nataleigh Elston, Engineering Manager at BNZ, takes us on her journey through the evolving landscape of the tech industry...
Episode 16 - Women in Tech: Breaking the Barriers with Sandra Whitehead
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Sandra Whitehead, Senior Manager for IT Governance at Partners Life, dives deep into the challenges women face...
Episode 17: Empowering Communities: Kaye Maree Dunn's Journey with Āhau
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we kōrero with Kaye Maree Dunn, the co-founder of Āhau, a Whānau Data Platform designed to uplift whānau and iwi by p...
Episode 15: Career Transitions & Leadership: Insights from Michelle Maxwell
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, we’re joined by Michelle Maxwell, General Manager of Colleague Enablement at BNZ. Michelle shares her inspir...
Episode 14 - Leading with Pragmatism: Suz Lingaard's Tech Journey
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meena Satishkumar sits down with Suz Lingaard, Product Manager for Automation, Pega, and Robotics, to explore her career journey and...
Episode 13 - Breaking Barriers: Shruti Sherekar on Promoting Gender Equity in Tech
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, Meena Satishkumar is joined by Shruti Sherekar, Digital Strategy Manager at ASB and former Managing Director o...
Episode 12 - Championing Diversity in Leadership: Lauren McCormack's journey and vision for gender equity
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, we sit down with Lauren McCormack, Chief Product Officer at Zip.co, to explore the crucial role diversity play...
Episode 11 - Balancing Tech and Life: Tanya Boelema on Leadership, Life, and Advocating for Women in Tech
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Tanya Boelema, Head of Architecture for Colleague Enablement and Data at BNZ, shares her inspiring journey in technology. From navigating ...
Episode 10 - Allyship in Action: Darryl Munro’s Vision for a Diverse Tech Future
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Meena Satishkumar from Tech Beyond Gender as she sits down with Darryl Munro, Head of Architecture at Silver Fern Farms NZ, to explore his impac...
Episode 9 - Navigating Transitions: Camy Bhandari’s Journey in Tech
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Camy Bhandari, an automation test engineer who migrated from India to New Zealand. Camy shares ...
Episode 8 - Fearless Resilience: Rachel Foong's Journey as an Asian Woman in the New Zealand Tech Industry
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode as Rachel Foong shares her journey as an Asian woman in the New Zealand tech industry. Rachel opens up about the uni...
Episode 7 - Trailblazing in tech: Jayshree Ravi's Inspiring Tech Expedition
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this illuminating episode, Meena Satishkumar welcomes Jayshree Ravi, the Head of Strategy and Architecture at Lagom, who has been a formidable forc...
Episode 6 - Empowering Voices: Kirti Desai on Overcoming Challenges and Shaping the Future of Tech
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Beyond Gender, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Kirti Desai, General Manager for Data and Technology, to delve into her ...
Episode 5 - Tech Strategy and Gender Parity Insights: Shirley McIntyre's approach to Tech Strategy and Architecture
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Tech Beyond Gender Podcast, host Meena Satishkumar sits down with Shirley McIntyre, the GM of Architecture and Te...
Episode 4 - CA to Tech Professional: Jamie Weddell's Inspiring Journey
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Weddell, a remarkable professional who transitioned from a career as a Chartered Accountant (CA) to becoming a...
Episode 2 - Transitioning to Tech: Sarah Cawsey's perspectives on her experiences transitioning to tech
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Sarah Cawsey, GM Data with Auckland Council talks to us about her journey of transitioing into technology and the areas that she is pa...
Episode 1 - Empowering Change: Noor Syed's Journey in Tech and Addressing Gender Inequities in the Tech Sector
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this insightful interview with Noor Syed, Tech Strategist/CTO for health in Microsoft New Zealand. Noor shares her incredible journey in th...