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Inclusive Advantage
"The Inclusive Advantage" is a podcast dedicated to empowering women and minorities in male-dominated industries like mining, manufacturing, and construction. Hosted by "Brenda Denbesten" with 18 years of experience, the podcast shares hard-earned wisdom, strategic advice, and inspiring stories to help listeners break through barriers, advocate for themselves, and foster inclusive workplaces.
Episodes
11 episodes
Ep.9 - The Power of Purpose: Transforming Work Culture ft. Ryan Rigterink
About The Guest:Ryan Rigterink is an experienced leadership consultant, speaker, and author with over 24 years of leadership experience across four industries. He is the founder of Leaders Ops, a consulting company dedicated t...
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25:54

Ep.8 - Empowering Women in STEM: A Journey of Inclusion and Innovation ft. Cathy Derksen
About The Guest: Cathy Derksen is a catalyst for change, dedicated to empowering midlife women to rediscover their brilliance and step into new possibilities. As the founder of Inspired Tenacity Global Solutions Inc., she provides wo...
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Episode 8
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27:39

Ep.7 - Mathematics, Money, and Mindset: Unpacking Gender Equality ft. Dr Morley Muse
About The Guest: Dr. Morley Muse, a Chemical, Environmental, and Renewable Energy Engineer, is a trailblazer in STEM advocacy, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Co-founder of iSTEM Co., she champions women's employment in STEM, with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:24

Ep.6 - Building Inclusive Foundations: Promoting Psychological Safety in Construction sector ft. Kabri LS
Guest: Kabri is a distinguished leader in construction program management, recognized for her expertise in technical risk assessment, effective communication, and fostering values-driven team environments. With experience managing projec...
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Episode 6
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Ep.5 - Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women of Color in Male-Dominated Industries ft. Christine Wan
Guest: Christine Wan is a dynamic keynote speaker, educator, business and mindset coach, author, and poet with a career spanning over two decades. She is the Founder and Operational Director of C3 Childcare Group and C3 Education Group, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:41

Ep.4 - Building Resilience and Courage: Thriving as a Woman in Construction ft. Heimy Molina
Guest: Heimy Molina, known as "Womengineer," is a dynamic professional in the engineering field with multiple roles and a commitment to empowering the next generation of engineers. Currently a Site Engineer at Gamuda, Heimy is deep...
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Episode 4
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Ep.3- Importance of psychological safety and effective communication in the workplace ft Keely Mundle
Guest: Keely Mundle is an Environmental Engineer and Contaminant Hydrogeologist with expertise in managing and remediating contaminated sites. She has led projects in land development, oil and gas, and mining, with skills in site charact...
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Episode 3
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32:50

Ep.2- Leadership, Flexibility, and Inclusivity: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Industries ft. Wendy Anderson Cockey
Guest: Wendy Anderson Cocke is the author of the best-selling books Making Flex Work: Defining Success on Your Terms and Reimagine Your Work: Managing Your Career Like It's Your Business as well as the founder of Engineering Leadership S...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:59

Ep.1- Embracing Authenticity and Community for Career Growth ft. Adaeze Iloeje Udeogalanya
Episode Title: Embracing Authenticity and Community for Career GrowthGuest: Adaeze Iloeje Udeogalanya, calling in from New Jersey, AmericaSummary:In this episode, we delve into the importance of psychologi...
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Episode 1
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Ep. 0 - Introduction_Inclusive Advantage Podcast
Episode Summary:In this introductory episode of the Inclusive Advantage podcast, host Brenda Denbesten shares her inspiration for launching the podcast, rooted in her personal journey as a chemical engineer from Zimbabwe ...
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Season 1
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Teaser - "Why I'm Launching The Inclusive Advantage" with Brenda
Welcome to the very first episode of The Inclusive Advantage! In this episode, our host, Brenda, opens up about the driving force behind starting this podcast and the personal journey that inspired her to take action.With over 1...
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