(Fe)male Dominated

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(Fe)male Dominated

Hannah Dunham & Tara Smith

9 episodes

2 weeks ago

In this episode, Hannah and Tara sit down with Heather Morrison, public speaking coach and founder of Deliver Your Best, who also happens to be a theatre grad, CBC broadcaster, and national sideline reporter. Heather shares how she went from dreading community events and replaying every mistake in her head… to coaching professionals all over the world to use their voices without abandoning who they are. Together we dig into the real reasons public speaking feels so awful (spoiler: it’s not be...

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Episodes (9/9)

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Episode 8: Guest Heather Morrison on Public Speaking & Authentic Connection

2 weeks ago

55 minutes

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Episode 7. Wondering how people perceive you? Enter: The Hogan Report.

In this conversation, Hannah and Tara delve into personality assessments, particularly the Hogan assessment, and how it reveals self-perception versus how others perceive you. The discussion also covers leadership traits such as adjustment and resilience, the nuances of ambition in the workplace, and the importance of communication styles in building relationships. They reflect on the balance between directness and sensitivity in feedback, and the challenges of maintaining personal and ...

3 weeks ago

47 minutes

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Episode 6. Visibility Without the Ick: How to Elevate Your Presence

Hannah and Tara dig into the real work of presence and visibility—the often-invisible ways women learn to take up space, stop shrinking, and show up with the grounded confidence their roles demand. Through candid stories (including early-career cringe like stiff handshakes and being nicknamed “Cornbread”), they unpack how social conditioning, workplace dynamics, and internal narratives shape how women are perceived long before they ever speak. Blending psychology with lived experience, they e...

1 month ago

48 minutes

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Episode 5: Motherhood - Guilt, Career Choices, & Chaos

Hannah and Tara get candid about the chaos of modern motherhood—sick kids, conferences, birthday parties, and that ever-present tug-of-war between work and home. They unpack why “having it all” rarely means “all at once,” how to make peace with imperfect weeks, and the difference between avoiding guilt vs. building resilience (for you and your kids). From honoring a long-promised solo trip to Paris to inviting family to extend a work trip, they share real choices, real feelings, and zero perf...

1 month ago

49 minutes

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Episode 4: Picking Your Battles - Relationships & Bias

Episode Summary Hannah and Tara get radically honest about what it actually looks like to navigate discrimination and bias as a woman in STEM—especially in male-dominated, industrial and technical spaces. They break down the difference between individual and institutional bias, share real stories from the field and the floor, and offer practical scripts for calling things out without blowing things up. From interruptions in meetings to “harmless” comments to full-blown inappropriate behavior...

1 month ago

1 hour

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Episode 3: Using Your Voice (Isn't Just About You)

Hannah and Tara get real about using your voice at work—from interrupting interruptions to asking for the raise (again). They unpack why many women in STEM wait to be noticed, how to build advocacy as a skill through tiny reps, and when “moving on” is actually the most self-respecting form of self-advocacy. Expect practical scripts, manager-friendly tactics, and a loving nudge to stop waiting until you feel “ready.” Key Takeaways Advocacy is a skill, not a personality trait. Start with low-st...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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Episode 2: You practice self care? Good for you.

Burnout isn’t just “I’m tired.” It’s the slow slide from disappointment → resentment → stuck → hopeless. In this candid convo, Hannah and Tara unpack their own burnouts (post-mat-leave, caregiving during COVID, misaligned work, the motherhood penalty) and the skills that pulled them out: communicating your value, setting real boundaries, and practicing minimum-viable self-care that actually fits your life. Expect practical tools, not fluff—plus a little Cardi B, linear interpolation, and the ...

2 months ago

57 minutes

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Episode 1: Impostor Syndrome (in a cute lil box)

Welcome to the very first episode of The Female Dominated Podcast! We’re kicking things off by getting real about something nearly every woman in STEM has felt — imposter syndrome. In this episode, we dive into the messy, mindset side of being a woman in STEM: the self-doubt, the pressure to prove yourself, and the anxiety that can come with visibility. We talk about what it means to set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and build the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on external valid...

2 months ago

52 minutes

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Welcome to (Fe)male Dominated!

Welcome to (Fe)male Dominated - the first podcast where real women in STEM get honest about leadership, life, and everything in between. We’re your hosts, Hannah Burns Dunham and Tara Smith — two engineers with a combined 25 years in the industry, here to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to thrive as a woman in STEM. We’re talking career, motherhood, confidence, representation — and the messy, beautiful balance of it all. Expect unfiltered conversations, plenty of laughs, and a...

2 months ago

8 minutes