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You don’t look like an Engineer
by Laura Miranda & Sohan Roopra
Laura Miranda and Sohan Roopra co-founded You Don’t Look Like an Engineer. A podcast aimed at challenging the stereotypes about what an engineer looks like, the show sparks meaningful conversations about inclusion, finding your passion in your career, leadership and self-improvement. The corporate world is often seen as impersonal and robotic, even, but the podcast is here to show its human side—the people and their stories, and the diversity that is reshaping this profession. Through honest conversations, we explore industry issues like gender equity, cultural diversity, and leadership, offering real insights and ideas to help workplaces become places where everyone feels they can fulfill their dreams, and everyone feels like they belong. With a mission to drive change through storytelling, our podcast reshapes perspectives and opens doors for a more inclusive future in engineering and beyond.
Episodes
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Kelen Polli: What Makes Us Different Makes Us Powerful
What if the thing people call your weakness is actually your superpower? 🦸♀️🤔 Kelen Polli went from a low-income childhood in Brazil to winning Young Engineer of the Year for Queensland and Australia, and her story is a masterclass in resilience, belonging, and sheer grit. Raised by a single...
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Quota Hire or Qualified? Women Owning Their Power in Engineering
In this Episode of You don't Look Like and Engineer, we delve into what it really means to build a career as a woman in the energy and engineering sectors. Carolina Mayol, a senior grid connections engineer, and Jasmine Wiklander, a senior energy and infrastructure recruitment consultant, share…
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Leadership starts with Understanding YOURSELF | Renowned leadership expert Dr Gretchen Gagel
What does it take to lead with vision in industries where innovation and resilience are non-negotiable? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel. Internationally recognised executive, author, and thought leader in leadership and infrastructure, to explore how she helps organisations...
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Nobody gets into engineering for the money: Engineer and Philanthropist Steve Adamthwaite
Join us on episode 45 as we chat with Steve, a water business leader at Arup, who shares his journey in engineering. Despite his impressive career, Steve shares that he has also had moments of feeling like he didn't belong in the industry and how he eventually found his place. From his rural…
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Sascha Kurz: What It Takes to Build a Consultancy from the Ground Up
In this episode, we sit down with Sascha Kurz, Queensland's Engineer of the Year 2024. Her journey shares the road from an engineer to successful consultancy owner. Sascha she built her company IPS Consulting on the values of balancing technical expertise with strong leadership and soft skills, a...
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Annalie Howling: Set yourself free from shame, recognise burnout and live life on your terms
Laura and Sohan sit down with Annalie Howling, a renowned coach and trauma specialist who has helped celebrities and high performing athletes overcome barriers like shame. Annalie opens up about her journey through trauma, navigating a high pressure corporate world, and ultimately making the bold...
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David Bainbrigge: The Executive Leadership Expert
We’re excited to return with an enlightening episode featuring David, an executive engineer with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, primarily in the natural resource sector. David has seen it all, from the shop floor to the C-suite, and he’s dedicated to transforming technically...
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Darren Flynn: The entrepreneurial engineer
In this episode, Lau and Sohan chat with Darren Flynn, an engineer on a mission to be more entrepreneurial. Darren's journey began in the trenches, working with pipes, pumps, and concrete, and has spanned over $2B of water infrastructure projects in Australia and Vietnam. Darren employs value...
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Roberta Brosco: Let go of your self judgement - advice from a professional self development coach
Laura and Sohan embark on a mindfulness journey led by former engineer-turned mindfulness coach Roberta Brosco. Roberta talks about her journey within construction, how she embarked on a journey to become a mindful leader to deal with workplace stresses. She then used these tools to create...
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Fiona McDonald: Pursuit, Passion and Promise leader of 2023
Laura and Sohan sit with the Roads Australia PPP award winner of 2023, Fiona McDonald from New South Wales. Fiona is a Senior Manager of Industry Affairs and Partnerships, who shares her experience in leading innovation in the industry, working with senior leadership teams and even championing…
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Josh Yates: Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO
In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Yates, a multifaceted individual serving as the co-director of Landy Advisory, the director of the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, and the vice president of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. Josh candidly shares the...
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Rhianna Di Trapani: Creating a healthy relationship with change
Join Laura and Sohan in their interview with Rhianna Di Trapani, the civil construction professional turned director of her very own company - Virtual Civil Consulting! From juggling two degrees and two part-time jobs to managing 20-million dollar projects in the construction industry - Rhianna…
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Vanessa: The undercover superhero shaping our transport future
In this episode, Sohan and Lau sit down with Vanessa, a transportation engineer reshaping the face of Civil Engineering. Vanessa shares her passion for engineering and social media, discussing the importance of inspiring young professionals by highlighting engineers' role in shaping city...
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Miranda Swift: The 13-year old grabbing everyone's attention
Join Sohan and Laura as they interview Miranda Swift, a rising star in engineering. Discover how she kickstarted her career in high school, evolving from a part-time worker to a cadet civil engineer. Miranda's passion for enhancing STEM opportunities for rural girls is palpable as she discusses…
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Angela Hucker: Creating a successful journey in spite of gender biases
In this episode, Lau and Sohan host Angela Hucker, CEO of EPIC. Angela shares experiences from her career, spanning two decades in male-dominated industries. She talks about learning to rise to the occasion, how you can jump into a new role and learn to fit into it. She talks about the changes…
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Akshay Shewale: Taj Mahal wasn't built in a day, keep putting one foot forward
In Episode 33, Sohan and Laura are joined by Akshaye Shewale, the visionary owner of Mebumi. Mebumi is at the forefront of the future, revolutionising the outsourcing of engineering from India, the world's largest producer of engineers. In this episode, we delve into the art of mustering the...
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Engineering for Humanity: Daniel Lambert’s Journey
Join Laura and Sohan as they unravel the extraordinary engineering journey of Daniel Lambert, an Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Humanitarian engineer specialising in Water, Energy, and Resources. This episode delves into the diverse skills essential to engineering, which challenge the misconception...
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Marzena Bilicka: Being seen and heard as a female in the industry
In the latest episode of the You Don't Look Like an Engineer podcast, Sohan and Laura get into the nitty and gritty with Marzena Bilicka. A civil engineer from Poland, with experience in England and Australia for the past 14 years, Marzena is an experienced engineer, a mother of two and…
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Glass Cliffs: out of the frying pan into the fire
Join Laura and Sohan as they delve into the hidden challenges women encounter in leadership roles – a discussion centered around the glass cliff phenomenon. This phenomenon unfolds when women step into leadership roles amidst precarious situations, significantly impacting their leadership…
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Andrew MacGregor: The mindset change that creates workplaces where people want to stay
To celebrate their 30th Episode, Lau and Sohan sit down with Andrew McGregor - the male ally who has supported the You don't Look Like an Engineer Podcast since its inception. Andrew is the Managing Director for Design & Build and has been in the recruitment industry for 17 years. In this…
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The elephant in the corporate room: tips for career success and longevity
Almost 82% of jobs these days are sedentary in nature, while humans are built for the opposite. On of the unspoken challenges about desk jobs are maintaining movement in your routine, which balances your mental and physical self to bring your best to work. Laura and Sohan team up with Erika Gomez...
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Teeshal Bal: I never wanted to relive the struggles of my immigrant parents
Teeshal Bal is a rail engineer with a passion for financial freedom that led her to a range of experiences outside of the engineering industry. She currently works with Metro Trains Melbourne and has delivered to date, $5 billion worth of successful infrastructure in Australia to date. She has...
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Stop Playing Catch up: How to thrive with the unfamiliar
Join Sohan and Lau as they candidly share their recent workplace experiences. Both are currently in the midst of significant career transitions, and their story is both relatable and inspiring. 🚀 Throughout the episode, Sohan and Lau provide valuable insights into the strategies and mindset…
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Margaret Gayen: The Glasgow Commonwealth Games Athlete and 2022 SA Engineer of the year
In this episode, Laura and Sohan chat with Margaret Gayen, a former athlete, skilled public speaker, and mechanical engineer. Margaret shares her journey of excelling as a university student while actively participating in athletics, dealing with self-comparison during her career, and smoothly...
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9 to 5 is no bueno
In Laura and Sohan's latest conversation, they delve into the origins of the 8-8-8 split within the working day. Their conversation takes a look at how the conventional 9-5 work routine has evolved throughout the last century. This podcast explores how societal influences have moulded our work...
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Deanna Hood: The Roboticist Who’s All About Human Connection
In this episode, Lau and Sohan had a captivating conversation with Deanna Hood, Australia's 2022 Young Engineer of the Year. A mathematical prodigy who completed high school at 15. She harnessed her talents in robotics and electrical engineering to make groundbreaking contributions, such as...
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Has feminism gone nuts?!
In the latest 1on1 with Sohan and Lau, they discuss the state of affairs of the feminist movement. Touching on the history of the subject, an attempt to acknowledge the citizen status of women, and elevate their quality of life beyond household. The movement has since morphed in three stages…
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Let’s unpack Internalised Misogeny
In this episode, Laura and Sohan dig into what it means to have internalised misogyny. They discuss the origins of this problem and how it can surface in daily life situations. They talk about how the patriarchal systems led to a picture of inferiority in women and how society has propagated…
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Inclusive leadership - the art of allowing individuals to be their most authentic selves
In this episode of You Don't Look Like an Engineer, Sohan and Lau hold their first ever panel of guests, in collaboration with their sponsors Design and Build. The panel includes guests from ARCH Artifex, Director Jonathan Luey and Requirements Manager Jodie Nguyen, and also D&B Consultant Sophie...
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What the Grit? The reason behind why some people succeed and others fail
In the latest episode of You Don't Look Like an Engineer, Sohan and Lau explore the concept of grit and its importance in achieving personal and professional success. Sohan and Lau share personal experiences of grit in their lives, and how it played a role in helping them overcome challenges....
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Rick Kreeck: The power of privilege in creating change
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Rick Kreeck, the Director of the BG&E Group and Victoria/South Australia Lead at BG&E. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics that are particularly relevant in the engineering industry today. Rick discusses his experience as Chair of the...
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Anne-Laure Chappat: it is always better to aim high and miss than to aim low and make your mark
In this episode, Sohan and Lau interview Anne-Laure. A Parisian Senior Civil and Architectural engineer who migrated to Australia in 2015. Anne is a versatile individual working in construction, while also competing as a roller derby athlete in the best team in the world; the A-team in Melbourne,...
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Todd Morgan: The man behind Outside the Locker Room
In this episode, Laura and Sohan dive into the deep end of men’s mental health with Todd Morgan, the CEO of Outside the Locker Room. Awarded the Mental Health Advocate of the year in 2022, Todd helps individuals, in particular sports communities in dealing with mental health issues. Todd shares…
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Paulina Castrellon: The career that almost didn’t happen
In this episode Sohan and Laura interview Paulina Castrellon. Paulina is an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Lockheed Martin. With over 8 years of experience in this sector, Paulina has been able to collaborate with big organisations such as NASA and Boeing. In addition to her…
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Digging a little bit deeper with Lau and Sohan
In this episode, Sohan and Lau break the mold with a spontaneous game featuring the DYFM podcast card game. The card game is designed to get to know yourself better, and to take your connections to the next level! Be prepared to be uncomfortable, emotional and have a laugh with this one! Do you...
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Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE: Woman in CTRL | Episode 13
In this episode Sohan and Laura interview the highly influential Anne-Marie - Multiple award winning, author, entrepreneur and philanthropist. An example of early exposure leading to developing interests and excellence, Dr Anne Marie received her Master’s Degree from Oxford University at just 20....
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The art of quiet confidence: have we been getting it wrong?
In this episode, Laura and Sohan explore what it really means to be confident, whether we have been given the right tools to date and how to improve your confidence. The confidence gap between men and women being a prominent issue in, and outside of, the workforce, the episode uncovers the...
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Dr Ruwagni Fernando: The Founder of STEM Sisters
In this episode, Sohan and Laura interview the founder of STEM Sisters, Dr Ruwangi, an Information Technology specialist. Dr Ruwangi Fernando identified the gap in gender equity initiatives in Australia that didn't focus on the unique intersectional challenges and barriers women of colour face....
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Wolfgang Dempsey: Big change starts small
To celebrate their 10th episode, Laura and Sohan have a very special guest, Wolfgang Dempsey. Wolfy is a Senior Mechanical Engineer who served in the Royal Navy for over 20 years. Listen to to hear how Wolfgang’s childhood experiences shaped him to champion for equality, inclusion and real…
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The unspoken power of Organisational Culture
Have you ever heard the quote “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” ? Well, tune in to hear Sohan and Lau discuss how corporate culture plays a huge role in the success of a company and how you as an employee can make sure the culture of a company suits your needs and aligns with your…
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Erika Gomez: Adding your own flair to your career
In episode 8, Sohan and Laura interview Erika Gomez who is a Data Analyst and Business Intelligence (BI) professional. Listen to hear about Erika's journey across the globe for her career to how she found her own creativity in a career revolving around data. Erika shares her story on friendships,...
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Let’s talk about imposter syndrome
Have you ever had the nagging feeling that someone around you is going to catch you to be a fraud? Well this is called Imposter Syndrome! In this episode Sohan and Lau talk about what the symptoms of this syndrome are, how to identify it and what to do to ease this feeling.
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Luisa Panuccio: Changing the face of STEM
In episode 6, Sohan and Laura interview Luisa Panuccio who is a Civil and Architectural engineer from Adelaide. Listen to know about how at the age of 26, Luisa already has the National Association of Women in Construction Graduate of the Year (2019) under her belt and even competed in Miss...
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Boundaries: put the life back into work life balance
In Episode 5, Sohan and Laura discussed the importance of setting up boundaries to enhance emotional stability and reduce anxiety at work. Do you want to know more about You don’t look like an Engineer? Follow us on Instagram and stay tuned! @Youdontlooklikeanengineer...
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Identity: More than a job description
In Episode 4, Sohan and Laura discuss a common phenomenon - over identifying with your job. What do you do? Is the most common defining question of your personality. This can be detrimental for your mental health and self-steem. In this episode, they share tools to prevent this from happening at...
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Who are we? | Introducing the hosts Part 2: Laura
This episode introduces the journey of our host Laura, on her journey from Colombia to Engineering in Australia. How she at 19 secured herself a position at one of the top 20 consulting and engineering firms. Do you want to know more about You don’t look like an Engineer? Follow us on our…
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Who are we? | Introducing the hosts Part 1: Sohan
We want to share a bit more about ourselves and our stories. Episode 2 is split into two parts as a fun session of getting to know our hosts and how they ended up in STEM. Part 1 follows Sohan’s journey across the globe and into the engineering field. Do you want to know more about You don’t look...
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Busting myths about Women in STEM
In Episode 1, Laura and Sohan go through myths and facts about women in STEM careers. They go through different studies to prove that mathematical skills have no gender and that representation plays a big role when choosing to become part of STEM industries. Do you want to know more about You…
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Trailer | What is You Don’t Look Like an Engineer all about?
Our Podcast channel aims to communicate our personal experience in a male-dominated industry, the lessons we have learned through our professional and personal journey; but more importantly, provide you with a different perspective of what STEM is about. We aim to spread awareness about diversity...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Laura Miranda and Sohan Roopra co-founded You Don’t Look Like an Engineer. A podcast aimed at challenging the stereotypes about what an engineer looks like, the show sparks meaningful conversations about inclusion, finding your passion in your career, leadership and self-improvement.
The corporate world is often seen as impersonal and robotic, even, but the podcast is here to show its human side—the people and their stories, and the diversity that is reshaping this profession. Through honest conversations, we explore industry issues like gender equity, cultural diversity, and leadership, offering real insights and ideas to help workplaces become places where everyone feels they can fulfill their dreams, and everyone feels like they belong.
With a mission to drive change through storytelling, our podcast reshapes perspectives and opens doors for a more inclusive future in engineering and beyond.
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Laura Miranda & Sohan Roopra
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