Offered in collaboration with The Brand is Female, these interviews provide a platform to share their experiences, challenges, and successes, while inspiring the next generation of women engineers.

Aerospace engineer and former NASA employee | Blue Origin Astronaut | Founder & CEO of STEMBoard and STEMLingo 

In this conversation, we sit down with Aisha Bowe, an aerospace engineer, former NASA employee, and astronaut on the Blue Origin mission. She talks about her journey to the career she dreamed of—a career built on bold decisions. Aisha shares how she overcame her doubts and how she managed to make her mark in environments where no one expected her to succeed. At the end of the episode, Selwa Rafi, founder of the Canadian aerospace company KEPLR Intelligence, joins the conversation to bring a complementary perspective on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of the space industry. A conversation that inspires you to push yourself. 

Recorded on April 24, 2026

Celebrating diversity

This podcast offers a unique opportunity to hear Ms Sophie Larivière-Mantha reflect on the key moments of her career, from what led her to choose engineering, through her appointment as head of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec in 2022, and up to the present day. The discussion covers the engineering profession, the role women play within it, and its essential role in society. Sophie also shares her vision of leadership. An authentic conversation that touches and inspires.

Recorded on March 23, 2026 (in French)

When Engineering Meets Leadership

In this interview, Maud Cohen discusses her exceptional journey that led her to become the first female executive at Polytechnique Montréal. She highlights the values and principles that have guided her throughout her personal and professional path, while sharing defining experiences that shaped her. Maud also offers her insights on societal topics such as diversity and leadership. A warm, human, and deeply inspiring conversation.

Recorded on October 22, 2025 (in French)

Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Humanity

This discussion is an opportunity to hear Selwa Rafi talk about her remarkable journey. Through her experiences, she authentically shares the defining moments of her career, the obstacles she has overcome, and the victories that propelled her as an entrepreneur who has carved out a prominent place in a traditionally male-dominated field.

She speaks about what motivated her, the people who supported her, and, most importantly, what she hopes to pass on to young women aspiring to follow a similar path.

Recorded on October 29, 2025 (in French)

This roundtable featuring women in engineering explores the journeys of inspiring individuals. These leaders highlight the values, influences, and sources of inspiration that have shaped their paths. They share pivotal moments, including the obstacles they have overcome and the lessons learned from these experiences. The discussion also covers leadership, work-life balance, and the advancement of women in the engineering profession and as leaders. A promising and enriching event!

Recorded on November 12, 2025 (in French)