Her Blueprints: Women In Engineering

In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Hughes, a Civil Engineer at the City of Gold Coast Council, to explore the realities of engineering beyond university. We dive into her day-to-day work, the lessons she's learned throughout her career, and why looking closely at the lives of the people ahead of you can help you make better career decisions. Whether you're a student, graduate, or experienced engineer, Natalie's insights will challenge you to think differently about success and what it means to be a good engineer.

In this episode, I sit down with Ellie Hubbard, CEO of Iris Advisory to discuss risk, asset management, motherhood, re-inventing yourself and what it truly means to take up space. Drawing on her experience advising leaders in asset-intensive industries, she shares insights on building confidence. We explore motherhood, ambition and how women can lead boldly without shrinking themselves.

In this episode, I sit down with Lynda Nyamaswe, a Senior Environmental Engineer at SMEC seconded to the Snowy Hydro project, to explore how growing up between Zimbabwe and the UK has shaped her engineering career. Lynda shares candid insights on building confidence as a woman in a male-dominated industry, including how she's learned to navigate and respond to sexist remarks in the workplace. We also discuss the practical realities of career transitions plus how to recognize when it's time for a change, and how to navigate that shift with clarity and confidence.

In this Episode I sit down with a Emily Cocker, a graduate chemical engineer at Egis. We explore honest reflections on career growth, self-doubt and defining success on your own terms. This conversation is a reminder that every engineer's journey is unique. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional, you'll leave with a fresh perspective on building a career that's true to your own blueprint.

In this Episode, Daniella Mario shares what drew her to mining, what the reality of the work looks like, and the challenges and opportunities she has encountered along the way. We also explore her perspectives on family, motherhood, and feminism, discussing how these values have shaped both her career and personal life. From balancing the demands of work and raising her daughter to navigating a male-dominated industry, Daniella offers refreshing perspective on building a meaningful career while staying true to your beliefs and priorities.

In this episode i sit down with Meggan Brown, a civil engineer with experience in waste containment design, storm water management, and geosynthetic & lining system design. She is passionate about sustainable and purposeful engineering and shares some of her experience in geo-environmental and mining engineering, unpacking how waste containment, storm-water management, and lining systems protect the environment behind the scenes.

Elice Grigor is an experienced civil engineer with over a decade in the industry. She is driven by delivering projects that meet client expectations while upholding strong safety and quality standards, and thrives on collaboration to achieve meaningful outcomes. In this episode, Elice shares her people focused approach to project management and reflects on the power of stepping outside your comfort zone.

In this episode, Ellie Hubbard, CEO of Iris Advisory discusses risk, asset management, and what it truly means to take up space. Drawing on her experience advising leaders in asset-intensive industries, she shared insights on navigating high-stakes decisions, building confidence, and redefining leadership on your own terms. We also explored motherhood, ambition and how women can lead boldly without shrinking themselves.