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Breaking the Binary

by Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer

Breaking the Binary is a podcast from Women and Gender Diverse People in Technology hosted by Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer, dedicated to highlighting the experiences of women and gender-diverse individuals in the tech industry. Each episode features a new guest who shares their journey through the tech space, from getting started, to what they’ve learned along the way and all the ups and downs throughout. With a mission to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in the industry, the podcast aims to inspire listeners to pursue their passions in technology, promote diversity and inclusion in the field and have a little fun along the way.

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Episodes

  1. Why gender inclusion? Pronouns, language, and believing women

    In this episode of "Breaking the Binary," Sarah and Arden dive deep into the importance of gender diversity in the workplace and beyond. Our discussion covers critical topics such as the distinction between sex and gender, and the true meaning of gender diversity—it's more than just including...

  2. Confidence & Competence with Teddy

    In this episode of "Breaking the Binary," we chat Confidence and competence with Teddy. Teddy’s background is diverse, covering multiple roles at a fast-paced privately owned SaaS company in Newcastle. The article that’s the foundation of this discussion is ‘Why do so many incompetent men become...

  3. Tech PR and Impact with Sheena Martin

    In this episode of "Breaking the Binary," we delve into PR for Tech and the media's impact on the reach of tech. Joined by Sheena Martin who throughout her career has has worked extensively at the intersection of research, innovation, education and communications. Her work has a global footprint,...

  4. Identity, success and being an expert with Dr Jessica Allen

    In this episode of "Breaking the Binary," we delve into identity, success and being an expert with Dr. Jessica Allen. Dr Jessica Allen is currently a Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Newcastle. Her research focuses on developing technology that can...

  5. Feeling like an Imposter with Annie Chayko

    In this episode of 'Breaking the Binary,' we delve into the often unspoken struggles of feeling like an imposter in the workplace. Join us as we sit down with Annie Chayko, the Engineering Service Manager for the locally built RAN Minehunter in-service-support at Thales, Carrington. Annie shares...

  6. Diversity as a Strategic Tool with Claire Quigley

    Welcome back to Breaking the Binary, we sit down with special guest Claire Quigley, Founder and Director of Launchpad9, to explore how diversity serves as a powerful tool for driving organisational success. We delve into the fundamental definitions of diversity, and discuss the importance of...

  7. Sponsorship with Annie Lacombe

    Welcome back to Breaking the Binary, brought to you by Coded Diversity. In this episode, hosts Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer delve into the vital topic of sponsorship and mentorship in the tech and engineering industries. Joined by special guest Annie Lacombe, Engineering and Safety Manager at…

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  8. Let's get chatty - season 2 kick-off!

    Welcome back to Breaking the Breaking the Binary, your favourite podcast delving into the world of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry! Join us, your hosts, Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer, as we kick off Season 2. From the recording studio in Newcastle, Australia, on the traditional…

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  9. Setting yourself up for leadership - WGDPTech Panel Event Special

    The Women and Gender Diverse People in Tech are ending the year of wonderful monthly events with a bang - putting together our first-panel event! As voted by our members (on Slack and Linkedin, give us a follow ❤️), our topic for the night will be; how to set yourself up for leadership! We’re…

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  10. Season 1 Wrap Up

    It's the final episode of the season! In this podcast, we recap what we’ve achieved through this year, reflect on some of our favourite moments and look towards what next year holds for us. We also bust the myth of “rope learning” versus “rote learning”, how we’ve grown into our roles and the...

  11. Get to Know Sophie Benjamin

    This episode of Breaking the Binary features Sophie Benjamin, a Content Designer at Canva. During this podcast co-hosts Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer talk with Sophie about how she has evolved through four career changes. We also touch on how there’s room for a range of non-conventional skills…

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  12. Get To Know Tracey Hamilton

    Our special guest for this episode of Breaking the Binary is Tracey Hamilton. Tracey runs her own business Moveo from the Hunter/ Port Stephens area and has worked on many exciting projects since settling in the region. This episode is a discussion between the three of us on multiple topics...

  13. Get to Know Ellen Bennett

    Our special guest for this episode of Breaking the Binary is Ellen Bennett. Ellen started her career in London, learning valuable lessons about resilience and the recruitment industry. We talk about the gender balance in tech, and essential skills in design (spoiler, it's the soft, communication...

  14. Get to Know Arden Cassie

    Our special guest for this episode of Breaking the Binary is Arden Cassie. Arden has a rich background in technology and is currently working as a high school teacher. She talks through what drew her into technology, what made her leave and why she’s looking to get back into it again. We also...

  15. Get to Know Rebecca Shepherd

    In this episode of Breaking the Binary, Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer talk to Rebecca Shepherd, the General Manager of Alpha Echo. Beck is a military veteran who has taken her years of experience with the Australian Defence Force and transferred it to growing a thriving security company. During...

  16. Get to Know Tricia Martin

    In this episode of Breaking the Binary, Arden Jarret and Sarah Frazer talk to Tricia Martin, the founder of Nudge On. Tricia is an inspirational founder with a rich story to tell. Over this episode, we’ll talk about Tricia’s experiences as a woman founder, how she uses nudge theory to make a...

  17. Get to know Jacqueline Garrett (Jax)

    This episode of Breaking the Binary features Jacqueline Garrett, also known as Jax. Jax talks about her experience founding her own business GGWP Academy in Influencer Tech. She explains how she found Influencer Tech, and discusses managing a diverse remote team, based in different countries. Jax...

  18. Get to Know Arden Jarrett

    This episode of Breaking the Binary features the other one of Newcastle Women and Gender Diverse’s co-founders and podcast host, Arden Jarrett. Sarah interviews Arden, who is the Marketing Manager at MGA Thermal. In this interview, Arden talks about how they landed their position as first-paid...

  19. Get to Know Sarah Frazer

    This episode of Breaking the Binary features one of Newcastle Women and Gender Diverse’s co-founders and podcast host, Sarah Frazer. Sarah is passionate about promoting equity in technology, and in this interview with Arden Jarrett, Sarah covers how previous experience has shaped this passion and...

  20. All About Breaking the Binary

    In our first episode of Breaking the Binary, by Women and Gender Diverse People (WGDPTech), Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer offer context around what the podcast and group do. In this episode, we discuss why, how and when we joined forces to create WGDPTech, what our goals are for the group and…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Breaking the Binary is a podcast from Women and Gender Diverse People in Technology hosted by Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer, dedicated to highlighting the experiences of women and gender-diverse individuals in the tech industry. Each episode features a new guest who shares their journey through the tech space, from getting started, to what they’ve learned along the way and all the ups and downs throughout. With a mission to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in the industry, the podcast aims to inspire listeners to pursue their passions in technology, promote diversity and inclusion in the field and have a little fun along the way.

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Arden Jarrett and Sarah Frazer

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