LIVE PANEL: Are We Still On Mute: Women in the Microsoft Ecosystem in 2025
In honour of International Women’s Month, Women Talk Tech in collaboration with Marketing Copilot® hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion entitled “Are We Still on Mute?”.
"Are We Still On Mute: Women in the Microsoft Ecosystem in 2025” is more than just another panel — it’s a real, unfiltered discussion about where women stand in tech today; what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how we move forward.
Meet The Panelists:
👉 Marie Wiese: linkedin.com/revenueengineering
👉 Cherie Griffith-Dunn: / linkedin.com/cheriegriffithdunn
👉 Kim Congleton: linkedin.com/kcongleton
👉 Kelly Mazur: linkedin.com/kelly-mazur
👉 Jennifer Harris: linkedin.com/jharristmc
👉 El Bush: linkedin.com/el-bush
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Risk, Resilience & Running a Business with Yasmin Abdi
On this week’s episode of Women Talk Tech, Marie Wiese is joined by Yasmin Abdi, Founder and CEO of noHack . Yasmin Abdi is a pioneering leader in cybersecurity, committed to redefining digital security and empowering organizations to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. Tune in to hear Yasmin's insights on the evolution of cybersecurity, common mistakes startups make regarding security, and how we can better amplify underrepresented voices in the technology industry.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
💡 Yasmin emphasizes that cybersecurity is not just a technology problem, but a business problem.
💡 Both Yasmin and Marie discuss how mentorship and support are crucial for advancing women in the technology sector.
💡 Yasmin shares her life philosophy, "Grow as I climb" and discussing the importance of uplifting those around us.
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Stay in Touch with Yasmin Abdi:
https://www.instagram.com/yazabdi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminyabdi
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Producers' Corner: A Year in Review
On this week's episode of Women Talk Tech, the full team sits down to recap 2024 - the good, the bad, and the ugly! Tune in to discover some of the key events that impacted the technology sector this past year and to hear about the team's hopes for the year ahead.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
💡 Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts faced setbacks in 2024.
💡 AI's potential remains uncertain, with both positive and negative implications.
💡 Going into 2025, human connection and transparency must be at the forefront.
RESPONSIBLE AI RESOURCES:
Our Open Letter on AI Usage
Responsible Technology Reading List
Responsible AI Guide
Open Letter Template
STAY IN TOUCH WITH WOMEN TALK TECH:
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How AI is Revolutionizing Everyday Tech with Lorilyn McCue
On this week’s episode of our Responsible AI series, Marie Wiese is joined by Lorilyn McCue, AI Product Manager at Superhuman. Lorilyn has a unique background, having transitioned from serving a decade in the military to product management at Google, Slack, and AI startup Empyra. Tune in to hear Lorilyn’s insights on how AI can save time and enhance productivity, the challenges of achieving gender parity in AI, and the future of responsible AI adoption.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
💡 Every technology has potential downsides, and AI is no exception. We need to develop policies, like we have done with previous technologies, so that it is used correctly.
💡 Lorilyn emphasizes how AI tools can significantly improve efficiency in daily tasks and encourages others to explore various AI tools and see what works for them.
💡 Women need to be at the forefront of AI innovation and can start by trying out new tools and taking risks.
Stay in Touch with Women Talk Tech:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/
Stay in Touch with Lorilyn McCue:
https://x.com/superhuman
https://www.linkedin.com/company/superhuman-co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilynmccue/
https://www.tiktok.com/@superhumanco
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Producers' Corner: Key Takeaways from Community Summit
For the 100th episode of Women Talk Tech, our Producers, Maddie Yule and El Bush, take over the podcast to discuss their key takeaways from Community Summit 2024.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
💡 Organizations should prioritize young voices in speaking opportunities.
💡 Individual ethical stances on AI are crucial in today's tech landscape.
💡 Using your platform for good is a responsibility we all share.
RESPONSIBLE AI RESOURCES:
Our Open Letter on AI Usage
Responsible Technology Reading List
Responsible AI Guide
Open Letter Template
STAY IN TOUCH WITH WOMEN TALK TECH:
womentalktech.co
https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-talk-tech-podcast/
https://www.instagram.com/womentalktechpodcast/
The Women Talk Tech Podcast is not just another business podcast. Each episode is a new story of a woman who has had to overcome challenges and biases in order to be successful in a tech career. It discusses the hard topics and brings to light the current challenges women are facing today.
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