The Impact Room by Women@Tech

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Career Corner, co-producer Abhi Morjaria steps into the spotlight to share her journey through two very different maternity leaves — and how motherhood reshaped her identity, mindset, and career path.Abhi opens up about the mental and emotional toll of postpartum, returning to work, and the unexpected professional growth that followed. With warmth and wisdom, she discusses the pressures working mothers face and why flexibility at work should be a right, not a reward.Whether you're planning for parenthood, currently on leave, or trying to balance deadlines with daycare pickups, this episode offers solidarity, perspective, and hope — plus practical advice on how to advocate for yourself, ask for help, and build a support system that helps you thrive at work and at home.We want to hear from YOU! ✨Career Corner is your chance to ask us about anything you’re facing at work – big, small, or anything in between. We’ve got your back! With insights from experts across the tech industry and our amazing Women@Tech community, we’re here to help you navigate whatever’s on your mind.Got a dilemma you’re not ready to bring up with colleagues? Or maybe you just need a fresh perspective? No worries – the Women@Tech community is here for you. 💪Reach out to us via email or our social channels. Just email your question to: info@womenattech.com (make sure to put “Career Corner” in the subject line!). We’re excited to hear from you!

In this inspiring episode of The Impact Room, Mitali speaks with Hosanna Hali, founder of The Tech Corner and a powerhouse voice in tech advocacy. Hosanna shares her unique journey from business school to cybersecurity sales engineering, while growing an online community of over 170K women looking to break into and thrive in tech.The episode unpacks her experience on building a non-linear career, the importance of visibility and documentation in career progression, and how to make tech relatable and accessible—especially for women from underrepresented backgrounds.Expect candid conversations on salary transparency, life balance, moving from big tech to startups, and why Hosanna believes listening to the market is a career superpower. Whether you’re early in your tech journey or a seasoned leader, this episode is packed with practical insight and authentic wisdom.

In this episode of Career Corner, tech professional Ariadna Puig Engel shares her inspiring career journey, from studying industrial engineering in Spain to working in product management at Samsung in the UK. She discusses her transition into partnerships and business development, and the pivotal moment when she decided to take a sabbatical to travel the world.Ariadna offers valuable insights on recognizing when you've outgrown a job versus experiencing burnout, and how to take the leap into a new career path without feeling like you're making a mistake. She emphasizes the importance of listening to your gut, seeking mentorship, and leveraging your existing skills in new industries.We want to hear from YOU! ✨Career Corner is your chance to ask us about anything you’re facing at work – big, small, or anything in between. We’ve got your back! With insights from experts across the tech industry and our amazing Women@Tech community, we’re here to help you navigate whatever’s on your mind.Got a dilemma you’re not ready to bring up with colleagues? Or maybe you just need a fresh perspective? No worries – the Women@Tech community is here for you. 💪

In this episode our host Mitali is joined by Lee Chambers. Lee is the chief psychologist and founder of Essentialise and Male Allies UK. After a diverse career, from corporate finance to building a tech company. he now focuses on supporting organisations to engage men in inclusion, accelerate gender equity and promote effective allyship. In this conversation, Lee shares his experiences as a Black autistic man, a stay-at-home dad, and his journey to walk again after acquiring a chronic illness - and how these experiences have shaped his work in male allyship. Mitali & Lee explore: How  we can close the gender gaps, reduce micro-aggressions and create more opportunities in an equitable wayThe prejudices Lee faced on pivoting to a purposeful career and how he challenged themHow individuals can open up their perspective, be curious and build a life skill The drivers of fear preventing men to get involved in inclusion How Male Allies works with organisations to grow allyship competency: including building skillsets with masterclasses and workshops.You can find more information about Lee's work here: https://www.maleallies.co.uk/

In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Don, who has spent the past 8 years carving out her career at Uber. Kristen shares how taking ownership of her growth and embracing non-linear moves—like secondments, short-term projects, and lateral shifts—has helped her build new skills, gain diverse experiences, and expand her network. Kristen explores the notion that a career path isn’t always a straight ladder—it’s more like a climbing wall. Progress doesn’t always come from moving up or out; sometimes the best next step is sideways within your organisation and the power of mentors and sponsors in helping you achieve your goals. Kristen also opens up about relocating internationally from Scotland to San Francisco with her role, offering insight into the rewards and challenges of making bold career moves abroad.We want to hear from YOU! ✨Career Corner is your chance to ask us about anything you’re facing at work – big, small, or anything in between. We’ve got your back! With insights from experts across the tech industry and our amazing Women@Tech community, we’re here to help you navigate whatever’s on your mind.Got a dilemma you’re not ready to bring up with colleagues? Or maybe you just need a fresh perspective? No worries – the Women@Tech community is here for you. 💪Reach out to us via email or our social channels. Just email your question to: info@womenattech.com (make sure to put “Career Corner” in the subject line!). We’re excited to hear from you!

In this episode our hosts Mitali and Delphine are joined by two undisputed leaders driving change for working parents, carers and guardians. Jessica Heargran is ex Financial Services Director, mother of four, award-winning CEO and founder of Careers After Babies. Jess is also the author of landmark report Careers After Babies, the report that went viral in 2023 for disclosing the truth about being a working parent in the UK. Jess now works with organisations transforming them into world-class employers of working parents through their transformative accreditations.Han-Son is the founder of DaddiLife. With a background across brand development, research and strategy across a number of the world's leading brands, Han-Son personally led the research programmes into the modern day dad - The Dad Index and The Millennial Dad at Work, His work has been profiled in the likes of The Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and Huffington Post.This conversation explores Jessica’s and Han-Son’s personal experiences after becoming parents -  and how these experiences drove them to challenge the status quo for working parents. Sharing powerful stories and insights, Jessica and Han-Son demonstrate how organisations can make simple changes that benefit working parents with dramatic results. If you have time please complete the latest Careers After Babies Survey. They would love to hear from under-represented groups, non-typical family units and Dads!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F7ZYXLR