The Engineering Talent Podcast

Engineering Talent Podcast, powered by EqualEngineers, celebrates the people and organisations shaping a safer, more inclusive engineering world. Hosted by Fayon Dixon, each episode shares real stories from award winners, finalists, and emerging talent, exploring what it takes to build, lead, and innovate in workplaces where everyone can thrive.

The Engineering Talent Podcast is a science podcast hosted by EqualEngineers, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

EqualEngineers hosts The Engineering Talent Podcast, a science show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  Engineering Talent Podcast #32 | Anna Shkurba | Believing I Belong

  Sep 24, 202626 min

  After four years away from engineering and being forced to leave Ukraine with her two children, Anna Shkurba faced the challenge of rebuilding both her life and career in the UK. In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Anna joins Fayon Dixon to share her journey back into the profession, from repeated job rejections and doubts about whether her international experience would be recognised, to finding an opportunity through the STEM Returners programme and becoming a Senior Public Health Engineer at Jacobs. She reflects on confidence, language, belonging and the importance of taking small steps forward, while sharing what she has learned about recognising your own experience and believing that you still belong in engineering.

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  Episode #30

  Engineering Talent Podcast #30 | Julia Barr | More Than One Role

  Sep 10, 202630 min

  In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Fayon Dixon speaks with Julia Barr about building a successful career in commercial management while balancing family life, flexible working and the realities of being part of a military family. Julia shares how her career developed from support roles into nuclear projects, why adaptability and relationship-building have been central to her progression, and how flexible working has enabled her to keep growing professionally without missing the moments that matter at home. She also discusses the transferable skills parents and military partners bring to the workplace, the importance of knowing your value, and why the right employer should recognise what people can contribute beyond a traditional way of working.

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  Episode #28

  Engineering Talent Podcast #28 | Animesh Anand | Engineering Without Barriers

  Jul 30, 202631 min

  In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Fayon Dixon speaks with Animesh Anand about breaking down barriers for disabled and neurodivergent talent in engineering. Animesh shares how his own experiences shaped his advocacy, why asking for support should be seen as a strength, and how inclusive design benefits everyone. From education and workplace culture to representation, retention and burnout, this conversation explores what it really takes to create engineering environments where people are supported to contribute, develop and thrive.

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  Episode #27

  Engineering Talent Podcast #27 | Brogan MacDonald | The Human Skills Shaping Engineering

  Jul 23, 202628 min

  Brogan MacDonald was once told that engineering was not for her. Now an award-winning structural engineer and sustainability leader, she is helping to reshape what the profession can look like. In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Brogan joins Fayon Dixon to discuss overcoming setbacks, finding the right way to learn, creating space for failure and why the future of engineering will depend as much on empathy, communication and human judgement as technical ability. She also reflects on the culture changes needed to bring more women into engineering and the importance of challenging systems rather than expecting people to simply fit into them.

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  Episode #26

  Engineering Talent Podcast #26 | Yanmi Orebowale | Starting Early Leading Forward

  Jul 17, 202623 min

  At just 19, Yanmi Orebowale is already building an impressive career across technology, engineering and apprenticeships. In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Yanmi joins Fayon Dixon to reflect on choosing a degree apprenticeship, learning from placements with EA, Mastercard and Bloomberg, overcoming imposter syndrome and stepping outside his comfort zone. He also shares how basketball coaching, public speaking and representation have shaped his approach to leadership, and why he is passionate about helping more young people see a future for themselves in engineering and technology.

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