PowerPlatform Podcast is all about the folk behind the tech. What started out as a laid-back blether between Mark and Iain has grown into a wider conversation with voices from across the Microsoft community. Hosted by Mark Christie and, for Season 4, joined by Malin, along with the usual pals dropping in, the show focuses on the people who make the ecosystem what it is. It’s not just about the tools they use — it’s about their stories, their journeys, and getting to know the faces behind the technology. Each episode digs into real experiences, lessons learned, unexpected paths into tech, and t
PowerPlatform Podcast
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PowerPlatform Podcast is all about the folk behind the tech. What started out as a laid-back blether between Mark and Iain has grown into a wider conversation with voices from across the Microsoft community. Hosted by Mark Christie and, for Season 4, joined by Malin, along with the usual pals dropping in, the show focuses on the people who make the ecosystem what it is. It’s not just about the tools they use — it’s about their stories, their journeys, and getting to know the faces behind the technology. Each episode digs into real experiences, lessons learned, unexpected paths into tech, and t
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May 1, 2026
Sequins, Dinosaurs & Data: Cat Schneider on Standing Out in the Power Platform Community
<p>In this episode of the Power Platform Podcast, Mark and Malin are joined by Microsoft MVP<strong> </strong>Cat Schneider—self-described chaos agent, community personality, and Power Platform enthusiast from Florida.</p><p>From accidentally interrupting a keynote at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference to running through events in a dinosaur costume, Cat has built a reputation for showing up in a way that’s impossible to ignore. But behind the sequins and stories is a deeply practical journey into tech.</p><p>The conversation dives into how curiosity and problem-solving can lead you into tech, the importance of mentorship, and why being memorable in the community can actually be a strength. Along the way, there are plenty of detours—Florida wildlife, hurricanes, conference outfits, and why sometimes the best way to connect with people is simply to be yourself.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the Power Platform space without a traditional path—or how to build a personal brand that actually sticks—this episode is for you.</p>
April 1, 2026
From Parasites to Power Platform: Melissa Hale’s Unconventional Path into Tech
<p>In this episode of the Power Platform Podcast, Mark and Malin sit down with Microsoft MVP <strong>Melissa Hale</strong>, a Power Platform developer at Curve whose journey into tech is anything but typical.</p><p>Before writing apps and automations, Melissa studied zoology, worked in zoos, researched snake venom, and even spent time counting parasites in a veterinary lab. After a difficult period during her PhD, she decided to completely change direction—jumping into a coding bootcamp and landing her first developer role before the course was even finished.</p><p>The conversation covers Melissa’s fascinating career pivot, the realities of breaking into tech without a traditional computer science background, and how curiosity and community helped her build a successful career in the Power Platform ecosystem.</p><p>Along the way there are plenty of unexpected stories—from feeding reptiles at the zoo and teaching horseback archery at a Californian summer camp to becoming a Microsoft MVP and speaking at conferences.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change careers, or how people really find their way into the Power Platform world, this episode proves that the path into tech doesn’t have to be conventional.</p>
March 1, 2026
Accessibility, Community and Confidence with Mike Hartley
<p>This episode of the Power Platform Podcast dives into Mike’s journey through tech, community, and the slightly unpredictable road that got him where he is today. From early computing and factory-floor software to Dynamics, Power Platform, and community leadership, it’s a story full of sharp turns, hard lessons, and a few “that probably shouldn’t have worked” moments.</p><p>We get into how he found his place in the community, grew into speaking and organising, and became a strong voice for accessibility and inclusion across the Power Platform space. There’s honest talk about imposter syndrome, presentation nerves, mental health, and why helping just one person in a session is worth it — along with some behind-the-scenes stories and gentle trouble-making along the way.</p><p>It’s candid, energetic, a little bit cheeky, and packed with real experiences from a career built by curiosity, community, and saying yes to things that felt scary at the time. Perfect listening if you like your tech stories human, humorous, and genuinely inspiring.</p><p></p>
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