Women Talk Tech

Marie Wiese

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TECHNOLOGY
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The Women Talk Tech Podcast is not just another business podcast. Each episode is a new story of a woman who has had to overcome challenges and biases in order to be successful in a tech career. It discusses the hard topics and brings to light the current challenges women are facing today.

2025-12-09

You're on Mute: On Mute, Unmuted: Lessons from My Years on Mute with Yasmin Abdi

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech: You’re on Mute, we are joined by the incredible Yasmin Abdi, Founder & CEO of noHACK. In this episode she talks about her chapter, “On Mute, Unmuted: Lessons from My Years on Mute”. During the episode Marie, Yule, and Yasmin discuss where her passion for technology started, the importance of advocating for yourself and your work, and the impact of mentorship. PRE-ORDER THE WOMEN TALK TECH BOOK TODAY: https://share.hsforms.com/2WelgNvYQRzeNLRk6xR-rnA223e5 Connect with Yasmin Abdi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminyabdi/ https://www.nohackllc.com/ Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech: womentalktech.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/

19 min
2025-12-02

You're on Mute: Don't Just Open the Door, Change the Room with Rani Pendse

Welcome back to part three of our series “You’re on Mute” where each week we sit down with one of the exceptional contributors of our forthcoming book You’re on Mute: 13 Lessons for Women Frustrated with the Tech Sector. This week Marie Wiese and M. Yule sit down with Rani Pendse, Senior Partner Development Manager, Financial Services at Microsoft and author of the chapter, “Don’t Just Open the Door — Change the Room: How to Create an Equitable Environment for Diverse Talent”. During the episode they discuss, how to create equitable environments for diverse talent in the tech sector, the ‘broken rung’ in the tech sector, and the importance of making your voice heard. PRE-ORDER THE WOMEN TALK TECH BOOK TODAY: https://share.hsforms.com/2WelgNvYQRzeNLRk6xR-rnA223e5 Connect with Rani Pendse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranipendse/ Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech: womentalktech.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/

34 min
2025-11-25

You're on Mute: Who's Allowed to Girlboss with M. Yule

Welcome back to part two of our series “You’re on Mute” where each week we sit down with one of the exceptional contributors of our forthcoming book You’re on Mute: 13 Lessons for Women Frustrated with the Tech Sector. This week Marie Wiese interviews M. Yule, Co-Editor and Author of the Anthology and Women Talk Tech’s very own Executive Producer. They discuss Yule's chapter, “Who’s Allowed to Girlboss? A Gen Z Call for Zooming Out Amidst the Rise of Artificial Intelligence” and raise critical questions about the moral responsibilities of those who in tech, the invisible labour of women in the technology sector, and the role of Gen Z in the fight for a more inclusive and equitable workforce. PRE-ORDER THE WOMEN TALK TECH BOOK TODAY: https://share.hsforms.com/2WelgNvYQRzeNLRk6xR-rnA223e5 Sources: Turner, Nicol, Host. TechTank. “Measuring Black Women’s Trust in AI.” Interview with Raj Korpan, and Zarah Guillemet, August 4, 2025. Podcast, 43 min., 12 sec. https://shows.acast.com/5f2827aa17f940498f691817/68900672f3a75290d4744de7. Barr, Alistair. “Silicon Valley Used to Idolize Youth. AI Is Changing That.” Business Insider, May 20, 2025. Connect with Yule: https://wgsi.utoronto.ca/person/m-yule/ Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech: womentalktech.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/

27 min
2025-11-19

You're on Mute: About the Book with Marie Wiese & Maddie Yule

On this week’s VERY SPECIAL episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie Wiese and Maddie Yule sit down to announce our forthcoming book: You’re on Mute: 13 Lessons for Women Frustrated with the Tech Sector! Coming out in 2026, this anthology features the inspiring stories of women who have navigated the good, the bad, and the ugly of the technology sector and workforce. You’re on Mute is the product of over three years of research, interviews, writing, and community-building. This week, Maddie interviews Marie about the origins of the podcast, the evolution of the Women Talk Tech community, and the journey behind creating the book. They explore the systemic barriers women and gender minorities face in tech, the power of diverse voices, and why human connection and emotional intelligence matter more than ever in an era dominated by AI. And stay tuned! Over the new few months we will introduce you to each of the contributors of the book in our newest podcast series, You’re on Mute! 👉PRE-ORDER THE WOMEN TALK TECH BOOK TODAY: https://share.hsforms.com/2WelgNvYQRzeNLRk6xR-rnA223e5 Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech: 🔗: womentalktech.co 🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/ 🔗: https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/

27 min
2025-10-14

Breaking Barriers in Tech: The Women of Microsoft with Miri Rodriguez

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie Wiese is joined by Miri Rodriguez, CEO & Founder of Empressa AI and co-author of The Women of Microsoft. Miri is also a global thought leader in storytelling and has spent over a decade at Microsoft helping shape the company’s narrative. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Technology must be human-centric and inclusive to truly serve everyone. 💡 AI can be both a risk and an equalizer for women in tech. 💡 Confidence, collaboration, and bringing others along is the key to breaking systemic barriers. Grab a copy of The Women of Microsoft here: https://www.mirirod.com/en/books/the-women-of-microsoft-2025.html Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech: womentalktech.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/ Stay in Touch with Miri Rodriguez: https://www.mirirod.com/en/home-page.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirirod/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/empressaai/

29 min
2025-03-18

LIVE PANEL: Are We Still On Mute: Women in the Microsoft Ecosystem in 2025

In honour of International Women’s Month, Women Talk Tech in collaboration with Marketing Copilot® hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion entitled “Are We Still on Mute?”. "Are We Still On Mute: Women in the Microsoft Ecosystem in 2025” is more than just another panel — it’s a real, unfiltered discussion about where women stand in tech today; what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how we move forward. Meet The Panelists: 👉 Marie Wiese: linkedin.com/revenueengineering 👉 Cherie Griffith-Dunn: / linkedin.com/cheriegriffithdunn 👉 Kim Congleton: linkedin.com/kcongleton 👉 Kelly Mazur: linkedin.com/kelly-mazur 👉 Jennifer Harris: linkedin.com/jharristmc 👉 El Bush: linkedin.com/el-bush Keep in Touch with Women Talk Tech: https://linktr.ee/WomenTalkTech Keep in Touch with Marketing Copilot®: https://marketingcopilot.com/

56 min
2025-02-04

Risk, Resilience & Running a Business with Yasmin Abdi

On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie Wiese is joined by Yasmin Abdi, Founder and CEO of noHack . Yasmin Abdi is a pioneering leader in cybersecurity, committed to redefining digital security and empowering organizations to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. Tune in to hear Yasmin's insights on the evolution of cybersecurity, common mistakes startups make regarding security, and how we can better amplify underrepresented voices in the technology industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💡 Yasmin emphasizes that cybersecurity is not just a technology problem, but a business problem. 💡 Both Yasmin and Marie discuss how mentorship and support are crucial for advancing women in the technology sector. 💡 Yasmin shares her life philosophy, "Grow as I climb" and discussing the importance of uplifting those around us. Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech: womentalktech.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/ Stay in Touch with Yasmin Abdi: https://www.instagram.com/yazabdi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminyabdi

27 min
2024-12-18

Producers' Corner: A Year in Review

On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, the full team sits down to recap 2024 - the good, the bad, and the ugly! Tune in to discover some of the key events that impacted the technology sector this past year and to hear about the team's hopes for the year ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💡 Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts faced setbacks in 2024. 💡 AI's potential remains uncertain, with both positive and negative implications. 💡 Going into 2025, human connection and transparency must be at the forefront. RESPONSIBLE AI RESOURCES: Our Open Letter on AI Usage Responsible Technology Reading List Responsible AI Guide Open Letter Template STAY IN TOUCH WITH WOMEN TALK TECH: womentalktech.co https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/

37 min

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The Women Talk Tech Podcast is not just another business podcast. Each episode is a new story of a woman who has had to overcome challenges and biases in order to be successful in a tech career. It discusses the hard topics and brings to light the current challenges women are facing today.

Creator

Marie Wiese
Years Active

2019 - 2025
Episodes

110
Rating

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