I sat down with Liz to discuss her career, her early years where she learned to say yes to everything, leading teams and much more. Here is what we discussed:

• Liz's Background and Early Career (0:03)
• Transition to Analytics and Data Career (4:53)
• Challenges and Lessons in Leadership (7:03)
• Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence (12:02)
• Addressing Bias and Supporting Women in Tech (19:21)
• Encouraging Women in Data and Tech (34:25)
• Final Thoughts and Advice for Women in Data (34:46)

I sat down with Zoe to discuss her career, the impact she's made and her experiences within data with bias. Here is what we discussed:

• Zoe Kelly's Background and Career Journey (0:00)
• Challenges and Opportunities in the Data Industry (3:56)
• Experiences and Perceptions of Bias in the Workplace (5:22)
• Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges (11:24)
• Mentorship and Networking (17:27)
• Promoting Inclusion and Supporting Women in Tech (23:37)
• Future Aspirations and Career Goals (31:50)
• The Role of Data Products and Empathy in Tech (32:05)
• Final Thoughts and Encouragement (35:49)

I spoke with Frances O'Rafferty about her journey from dancer to data. Both careers start with a d :-)

Here is what we spoke about:

• Her Background and Early Career (0:03)
• Transition to Accenture and Career Progression (3:13)
• Challenges and Biases in Corporate Environments (5:14)
• Leadership Styles and Team Dynamics (10:00)
• Barriers and Opportunities for Women in Data and Tech (17:27)
• Advice for Emerging Leaders (26:04)
• Personal Reflections and Continuous Improvement (28:04)

I speak to Kudzayi Chakahwata about her journey as a women in data. Here is an outline of what we spoke about with timings:

• Introduction and Background of Kudzayi Chakahwata (0:04)
• Women in the Workplace and Data Analytics (3:06)
• Challenges and Experiences in Data and Analytics (5:38)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives (7:47)
• Multiculturalism and Workplace Culture (14:06)
• Leadership and Gender Roles (18:51)
• Advice for Women Entering STEM Fields (24:50)
• Retaining Women in Tech (30:58)
• Final Thoughts and Conclusion (39:39)

I speak to Catherine King about her journey in the world of data/tech, her origins and how she got into data. What it's like being a woman in the industry and leading the charge for more inclusivity.

Kyle is the Founder & CEO of Orbition Group, a talent solutions, search and advisory firm that operates exclusively within the Data & Analytics space across the UK, Europe and USA. Kyle founded and hosts the Driven by Data Community which is comprised of four key components; Driven by Data: The Roundtable, Driven by Data: The Podcast, Driven by Data: The Mentorship and Driven by Data Magazine.

Jean Perez is an experienced Director of Data and Analytics professional with special interest on data science and AI implementation in the financial services and Loyalty industries.
Passionate about driving a data-driven culture and growing the profit of the company from an analytics perspective.
She enjoy's getting involved in the details of predictive models and identify patterns in complex datasets to articulate user behaviour and define improvement opportunities, as well leading and managing the different projects from a strategic perspective.
Recently Jean has been heavily involved with machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to the insurance industry, proving that Insurtech is easily applicable and should be executed to maximise the portfolio growth.

Malcolm Hawker is the Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, and leads the global field MDM and Data Governance practice,. He's also the host of the CDO Matters podcast, where he interviews senior data leaders from various industries and domains.

His mission is to raise the awareness about the value of MDM and Data Governance to companies across the globe, and to empower them with the best practices and solutions to overcome their data quality challenges and achieve their business goals.

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