#BreakTheBias
By So Perth
Together, we can create that world.
We unpack the big conversations with some inspirational women, discussing their personal journeys, success tips, thoughts on breaking down gender barriers, and everything in between.
Special thanks to spacecubed.com for partnering with us to record this podcast in their studio.
#BreakTheBiasMay 18, 2022
Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace with Ali Local
Director of Camerton Consulting, Ali Local is passionate about helping businesses find a productive way to implement diversity and inclusion programs.
We chat about why the gender pay gap still exists, how we navigate it, the recent FINA decision regarding transgender athletes, and why a happy work environment can't be made with ping pong tables and cupcakes.
Want more Ali? Find her here:
Breaking The Bias in Medicine with Dr Claire Bailey
A proud feminist and medical doctor who has spent the last 24 months working in the physician training program, Claire Bailey shared her views with us on bias in the medical world.
We have a deep chat about stereotypes, how we can do better, the positives when it comes to making progress, why gender quotas could help, and how she hopes to make things easier for the next generation.
Empowering Aboriginal Girls & Women with Fran Haintz
Meet Fran, Executive Officer at Shooting Stars and a passionate advocate for community development and social justice.
Shooting Stars empowers Aboriginal girls and women across Western and South Australia to make informed choices about their education and employment journey.
We discuss some of the barriers Aboriginal women face, how the work Fran does is making a difference and why strengthening cultural identity is such an important aspect.
Want to get involved?
We Talk Politics with Kate Chaney
After working in many different roles from lawyer to Aboriginal Affairs Manager, Kate Chaney is now an Independent Candidate for the Australian Federal Seat of Curtin.
Kate is focused on real climate action, integrity, a future-focused economy, and inclusive communities.
We chat about some of the biggest concerns coming from her electorate, why we need long-term solutions, how the future of politics and parliament should look, and why it hasn't always been the most welcoming environment for women.
If you want more Kate, you can find her here:
https://www.katechaney.com.au/
*We reached out to other political candidates for an interview on the show and either did not receive a response or were declined*
Using Science To Solve Crimes with Dr. Paola Magni
World-renowned crime scene investigator, researcher, and senior lecturer, Paola is one of only 120 female forensic entomologists in the world and one of only five aquatic forensic experts.
We dive into all the gritty stuff and discuss her most interesting cases, why she was inspired to do what she does, how she used science to crack a cold case, and why crime scene investigation is definitely not like what you see on TV.
If you want more Paola, you can find her here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paola-a-magni-64484b34/
Building A Pretzel Empire with Brittany Garbutt
The iconic pink and fun dough creations stole our heart in 2017- so how did Australia’s favourite Pretzel stop become such a sensation?
We chat to the Pretzel Queen herself about where the idea came from, how she created her much-loved brand, and why not everyone is cut out to start their own business.
If you want more Brittany and Pretzel, you can find it here:
Creating Meaningful Workplaces with Jennifer McMahon
Co-Founder & Chief Purpose Officer at Modern People, Jennifer knows a thing or two about living life with purpose and finding meaning in the workplace.
She’s on a mission to show leaders how to be better people by using purpose, culture and impact.
We get talking about creating a safe working environment, her personal journey, and how gender equality fits into it all.
If you want more Jennifer, you can find her here:
Changing The Medical World with Dr Katharine Giles
Katharine has had quite an impressive journey from investment manager at Brandon Capital Partners to director and CEO of OncoRes Medical, a medtech startup changing the game for surgeons removing cancer.
We chat about how the technology works, why it’s improving medical outcomes for breast cancer patients and how her hobby of sewing led her into surgery.
If you want more Katharine, you can find her here:
https://www.oncoresmedical.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-giles-64999a8/?originalSubdomain=au
Fix Workplaces, Not Women with Tania Cecconi
Tania is a woman on a mission to encourage gender equality in the workplace, starting from the very top.
Currently Executive Officer at CEO’s for Gender Equity, she’s worked to successfully shift the conversation in Western Australia from fixing women to fixing workplaces. Her goal? To ensure all CEOs assume responsibility and accountability for creating an inclusive and gender-diverse culture.
We unpack the big stuff: Why are women underrepresented in leadership and management roles? Why does change need to come from the top? Why do men need to join the conversation? And why does WA have the biggest gender pay gap in Australia?
If you want more Tania, you can find her here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniacecconi/
https://www.ceosforgenderequity.com.au/
Find out more about the #BreakTheBias podcast at soperth.com.au
Helping Women Thrive In The Workplace with Rachael Hain
We love a woman working hard to make a difference. Enter Rachael, Co-Founder and Chair of Dress for Success Perth.
A working mother of two school-aged children, Rachael understands the challenges faced by women in the workplace and securing employment.
Dress For Success Perth is a WA-based charity set up to support vulnerable women by helping them achieve economic independence and enter the workforce.
We talk about the main challenges women looking to gain employment face, what inspired her to help and why a kick-ass interview outfit can make all the difference.
Want more? You can find her here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-hain-19985516/
Where you can get involved and donate:
https://dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/
https://dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/
Donate to our Empower Hour:
Empowering Youth and Tackling Poverty With Fadzai Matambanadzo
She’s a woman on a mission to nurture bright minds and tackle poverty with the power of education.
Fadzai is no stranger to success and giving back as CEO of Avenues Australia (a leading NDIS service provider), founder of The African Dream Foundation, and holder of board roles in several not-for-profit organisations.
We had her in to talk about what makes a strong leader, how education can be a tool to tackle poverty, and why her Mum is her greatest inspiration.
Want more? You can find her here:
Finding Your Purpose with Elizabeth Knight
Making all of us twenty-something-year-olds feel slightly underaccomplished, Elizabeth is a 23-year-old entrepreneur on a mission to transform our education system for the better.
Founder of Purposeful and Co-Founder of Next Revolution, she’s passionate about helping young people find their place in the world and changing the way we educate them about careers and their futures.
We had her on the podcast to talk about all things education, how to find your career path, her own challenges, creating success and Taylor Swift.
Want more? You can find her here:
Introducing BreaktheBias
Introducing the Break the Bias podcast. A podcast by So Perth to celebrate the stories of inspiring women this International Women's Day. This year's theme is #BreaktheBias. We’ll be talking to some empowering Perth women and hearing their stories as we work towards starting conversations about gender equality and creating a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts.