The STEM Podcast

What does it really take to belong
in STEM and what happens when that
sense of belonging is constantly
questioned?

This podcast series brings forward honest, first-hand stories and conversations from women across engineering, construction, geoscience, and technology. Listeners will hear what it’s like to navigate workplaces where credibility can feel hard-won, where speaking up comes with risk, and where many find themselves stuck or pushed out at critical points in their careers.

Through personal stories and thoughtful conversations with experts, this series explores the subtle and systemic challenges shaping women’s experiences in STEM, from the pressure to continually prove oneself, to the realities behind mid-career stalls and the “leaky middle.”

Each episode connects these lived experiences to practical ideas for change—shining a light the barriers women and gender-diverse people face, and on the collective power to transform them.

Learn more about the Advancing Equality: Addressing Workplace Harassment through Policy Change in the STEM Sector project.

Trailer #1

What is it really like to build a career in STEM as a woman?

In this podcast series, women from engineering, construction, geoscience, and technology share honest, first-hand experiences navigating workplaces where credibility can feel hard-won, where speaking up carries risk, and where barriers often remain hidden in plain sight.

Through personal stories and expert insights, we explore the everyday realities shaping women’s experiences in STEM—and why creating safer, more equitable workplaces requires more than individual resilience.

Trailer #2

Women continue to face persistent barriers across STEM sectors—from workplace harassment and exclusion to stalled advancement and the realities of the “leaky middle.”

This podcast series brings together lived experience and expert perspectives to examine the systemic challenges shaping women’s careers in engineering, construction, geoscience, and technology. Each episode explores not only the barriers, but also the policies, practices, and organizational changes that can help create more inclusive workplaces.

🎧 Listen as we move beyond awareness and into action, highlighting what meaningful change can look like across the STEM sector.

Episode 3: Engineering

In this episode, WomanACT speaks with [Name] about their career journey in engineering and the realities of navigating the field. From building credibility in male-dominated spaces to the role of mentorship and allyship, [Name] shares reflections on both progress and persistent challenges. They also offer advice for those entering the profession, with a focus on fostering more inclusive and supportive environments.

Episode 4: Technology

In this episode, WomanACT speaks with [Name] about their career journey in the technology sector and the evolving landscape of the industry. From navigating fast-paced, innovation-driven environments to addressing challenges related to inclusion, representation, and career progression, [Name] shares reflections on both opportunities and ongoing barriers. They also offer advice for those entering the field, with a focus on fostering more equitable and inclusive workplaces in tech.

_{This project has been funded through Women and Gender Equality Canada}