Hosted by two engineers, Hannah and Tara, this podcast dives into the messy, mayhem-filled realities of being women in STEM — the kind of stories that make you say, ‘OMG, I thought that was just me.’ With humor, honesty, and a little irreverence, we unpack the highs, lows, and hard knocks of life as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and every episode sends you off to work with one practical, no-fluff strategy you can actually use that day.
Episode 16: AshLeigh Dunham (Fertility Law & Women's Rights)
In this Season 2 finale, Hannah and Tara sit down with attorney, fertility law advocate, judicial candidate, and Hannah’s sister-in-law, AshLeigh Dunham. What starts as a family conversation quickly becomes a powerful discussion about infertility, IVF access, reproductive rights, women in leadership, and the courage it takes to challenge systems that no longer serve us. Drawing from her own five-year infertility journey, AshLeigh shares how her personal experiences led her to become one of on...
1 Jun 2026
Episode 15. Real Stories from Real Women
In this episode of (fe)male dominated, we reached out to our community and asked women working in STEM and male-dominated industries to share the moments that have stayed with them — the comments, assumptions, “jokes,” dismissals, and experiences that are so often brushed aside as “not a big deal.” What came back was honest, uncomfortable, validating, and deeply revealing. Together, Tara and Hannah unpack the ways micro and macro aggressions continue to shape women’s experiences at work — fro...
Myra Betron is a feminist researcher, educator, and founder of @powherdata, where she works to bridge the gap between research, practice, and public understanding around gender equity, health, and systemic inequality. With more than 20 years of experience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Myra has led groundbreaking initiatives focused on preventing gender-based violence, addressing harmful gender norms, and building more equitable systems for women globally. Born in the Philippines and...
18 May 2026
Episode 13: Emily Soloby (Founder of Juno Jones Shoes)
Emily Soloby is the founder of Juno Jones Safety Footwear, a mission-driven company creating stylish, properly fitting safety footwear designed specifically for women. With a background in law, women’s advocacy, and the trucking industry, Emily recognized a major gap in PPE for women working in male-dominated industries and decided to do something about it. In addition to leading Juno Jones, Emily serves as a founding board member of the Alliance of Women’s Safety Apparel Manufacturers and ha...
11 May 2026
Episode 12: Author Stephanie O'Connell on The Ambition Penalty
Stefanie O'Connell is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and author of The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up and Then Pushes Them Down. Her work explores the intersection of ambition, money, power, and gender equity, using data-driven storytelling to unpack why women continue to face systemic barriers to leadership, pay, and influence despite decades of empowerment messaging. Her reporting has appeared in major outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, Slate, Newsweek...
4 May 2026
Episode 11: Angela Jamieson, P.Eng - A former COO's take on Living More (Not Doing Less) through Relaxed Productivity
🎧 Episode Description In this episode, we sit down with Angela Jamieson to unpack the myth of hustle culture and introduce a radically different approach: relaxed productivity. From high-powered executive in oil & gas to redefining success on her own terms, Angela shares how a life-altering moment forced her to rethink everything—and how you can too. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in overdrive, or like your worth is tied to how much you do… this conversation will hit. 👤 About ou...
2 May 2026
Episode 10: Janine Rogan (CPA, CEO, Author, TedX speaker) on Financial Feminism, the Pink Tax, & Building Wealth as Women
🔥 Episode Overview In this episode, Hannah and Tara sit down with financial feminist, author, and entrepreneur Janine Rogan to unpack the real reasons behind the wealth gap—and what women can actually do about it. From the pink tax to salary negotiations to investing, this conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into the systemic barriers women face—and the practical steps to build financial power anyway. If you haven’t yet heard of Janine Rogan, here’s why you should. She’s...
20 Apr 2026
Episode 9: Julie Harrish (Engineering Tech + Yoga Instructor) on Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention
Julie Harrish left oil and gas, opened a spin studio, lost it during COVID, went back to the industry, and now leads global sales — all while proving that resilience is a skill you build, not a trait you’re born with. Today we’re talking about risk, resilience, reinvention, and what happens when your worst-case scenario actually comes true… and you survive it. Julie Harrish has done just about everything: Worked wireline in the Alberta oil fields Managed crews offshore in Ang...
8 Dec 2025
Episode 8: Guest Heather Morrison on Public Speaking & Authentic Connection
In this episode, Hannah and Tara sit down with Heather Morrison, public speaking coach and founder of Deliver Your Best, who also happens to be a theatre grad, CBC broadcaster, and national sideline reporter. Heather shares how she went from dreading community events and replaying every mistake in her head… to coaching professionals all over the world to use their voices without abandoning who they are. Together we dig into the real reasons public speaking feels so awful (spoiler: it’s not be...
1 Dec 2025
Episode 7. Wondering how people perceive you? Enter: The Hogan Report.
In this conversation, Hannah and Tara delve into personality assessments, particularly the Hogan assessment, and how it reveals self-perception versus how others perceive you. The discussion also covers leadership traits such as adjustment and resilience, the nuances of ambition in the workplace, and the importance of communication styles in building relationships. They reflect on the balance between directness and sensitivity in feedback, and the challenges of maintaining personal and ...
24 Nov 2025
Episode 6. Visibility Without the Ick: How to Elevate Your Presence
Hannah and Tara dig into the real work of presence and visibility—the often-invisible ways women learn to take up space, stop shrinking, and show up with the grounded confidence their roles demand. Through candid stories (including early-career cringe like stiff handshakes and being nicknamed “Cornbread”), they unpack how social conditioning, workplace dynamics, and internal narratives shape how women are perceived long before they ever speak. Blending psychology with lived experience, they e...
17 Nov 2025
Episode 5: Motherhood - Guilt, Career Choices, & Chaos
Hannah and Tara get candid about the chaos of modern motherhood—sick kids, conferences, birthday parties, and that ever-present tug-of-war between work and home. They unpack why “having it all” rarely means “all at once,” how to make peace with imperfect weeks, and the difference between avoiding guilt vs. building resilience (for you and your kids). From honoring a long-promised solo trip to Paris to inviting family to extend a work trip, they share real choices, real feelings, and zero perf...
10 Nov 2025
Episode 4: Picking Your Battles - Relationships & Bias
Episode Summary Hannah and Tara get radically honest about what it actually looks like to navigate discrimination and bias as a woman in STEM—especially in male-dominated, industrial and technical spaces. They break down the difference between individual and institutional bias, share real stories from the field and the floor, and offer practical scripts for calling things out without blowing things up. From interruptions in meetings to “harmless” comments to full-blown inappropriate behavior...
3 Nov 2025
Episode 3: Using Your Voice (Isn't Just About You)
Hannah and Tara get real about using your voice at work—from interrupting interruptions to asking for the raise (again). They unpack why many women in STEM wait to be noticed, how to build advocacy as a skill through tiny reps, and when “moving on” is actually the most self-respecting form of self-advocacy. Expect practical scripts, manager-friendly tactics, and a loving nudge to stop waiting until you feel “ready.” Key Takeaways Advocacy is a skill, not a personality trait. Start with low-st...
27 Oct 2025
Episode 2: You practice self care? Good for you.
Burnout isn’t just “I’m tired.” It’s the slow slide from disappointment → resentment → stuck → hopeless. In this candid convo, Hannah and Tara unpack their own burnouts (post-mat-leave, caregiving during COVID, misaligned work, the motherhood penalty) and the skills that pulled them out: communicating your value, setting real boundaries, and practicing minimum-viable self-care that actually fits your life. Expect practical tools, not fluff—plus a little Cardi B, linear interpolation, and the ...
20 Oct 2025
Episode 1: Impostor Syndrome (in a cute lil box)
Welcome to the very first episode of The Female Dominated Podcast! We’re kicking things off by getting real about something nearly every woman in STEM has felt — imposter syndrome. In this episode, we dive into the messy, mindset side of being a woman in STEM: the self-doubt, the pressure to prove yourself, and the anxiety that can come with visibility. We talk about what it means to set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and build the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on external valid...
5 Oct 2025
Welcome to (Fe)male Dominated!
Welcome to (Fe)male Dominated - the first podcast where real women in STEM get honest about leadership, life, and everything in between. We’re your hosts, Hannah Burns Dunham and Tara Smith — two engineers with a combined 25 years in the industry, here to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to thrive as a woman in STEM. We’re talking career, motherhood, confidence, representation — and the messy, beautiful balance of it all. Expect unfiltered conversations, plenty of laughs, and a...
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