Growing up, Penny aspired to be on the stage. After many circuitous routes, she found her way into cyber security and felt right at home. In this episode, Penny talks about how the psychological aspects of cyber are just as important as the technical, and why all parents should take parental leave. And in a week where we heard the Grace Hopper Celebration had been cancelled, our introduction is about the conference's co-founder, Anita Borg.

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Remote working has had an enormous impact on technical career paths, as Morgan has found. In this episode she talks about a work life that looks very different to previous generations, and why your authentic voice is your greatest asset when job hunting in 2026.

If you'd like to nominate a woman who has worked in hands-on tech for at least ten years, get in touch on podcast@itgrrrl.xyz

To find out more about Carol Wapshere you can read or listen to her 5* rated memoir, available in all the online locations including:

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Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-an-it-grrrl-carol-wapshere/1149876824?ean=9781764572910

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Sarah Lean, aka Techie Lass, is a respected Azure specialist with a firm focus on community. In this episode we talk about the technical grounding that farming childhood can give you, how you never know what might come out of making connections across the tech sector, and the strategic intricacies of curling! Also learn about our IT legend of the day: Margaret Hamilton.

If you'd like to nominate a woman who has worked in hands-on tech for at least ten years, get in touch on podcast@itgrrrl.xyz

To find out more about Carol Wapshere you can read or listen to her 5* rated memoir, available in all the online locations including:

Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/0bPdZqpT

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-an-it-grrrl-carol-wapshere/1149876824?ean=9781764572910

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zMbAiSMlpt8w1o71POghc?si=1818a078097941bb

Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-be-an-it-grrrl-carol-wapshere/ebook/9781764572910.html

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