The Impact Room by Women@Tech

Tech For Good: Revolutionising Women’s Safety with ePowar

In the final episode of "The Impact Room," series 2, host Delfina Grossi chats with E-J Roodt, the founder of ePowar, an app that uses newly-patented technology to revolutionise women’s safety. E-J shares the "light bulb moment" that led her to create the app after a traditional rape alarm proved to be impractical. She realized that if wearable devices could detect heart attacks, they could also be used to detect physical attacks. This led her to partner with co-founder Maks to build an AI-powered personal safety app that monitors smartwatch data, including heart rate and body motion, to automatically sense distress and send an emergency alert. E-J also discusses the "double whammy of difficulty" she faced as a female founder building a product for women in a male-dominated tech industry. She explains that ePowar is free because she doesn't want to add extra burdens to women's lives. The app’s purpose is to provide a tool that gives women back a sense of "power and control" by automatically recording evidence and alerting contacts in the event of an attack, without the need for manual activation. Ultimately, E-J is on a mission to build tech-for-good and create a world where women feel safe and empowered.  https://www.epowar.com/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Career Corner: Reborn at Work, What Motherhood Taught Me with Abhi Morjaria

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! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

@thetechcornr on Breaking into Tech, Getting Paid More and Moving Up

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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Career Corner: From Burnout To Breakthrough - How A Sabbatical Can Save Your Career

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. 💪 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Allyship in Action

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 way * The prejudices Lee faced on pivoting to a purposeful career and how he challenged them * How 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/ [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.maleallies.co.uk/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1748336229867008&usg=AOvVaw30mdbu1-66fZ9oTF_KAa9P] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.