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Her Blueprints

Her Blueprints

By: Mercy Atukunda
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Her Blueprints is hosted by Mercy Atukunda, a civil and environmental engineer, and shares untold real-life stories of women in engineering. Their triumphs, challenges and everything in between.


Each episode dives into relatable topics shaping the industry today: gender equity, mentorship, cultural inclusion, career changes, industry trends, mentorship and work-life balance. Through candid thought-provoking conversations with engineers across Australia and beyond, Her Blueprints aims to educate, entertain and inspire the next generation of women in engineering.

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Mercy Atukunda Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Ellie Hubbard| HBP E-018

    Ellie Hubbard| HBP E-018
    Sep 21 2026
    In this episode, I sit down with Ellie Hubbard, CEO of Iris Advisory to discuss risk, asset management, motherhood, re-inventing yourself and what it truly means to take up space. Drawing on her experience advising leaders in asset-intensive industries, she shares insights on building confidence. We explore motherhood, ambition and how women can lead boldly without shrinking themselves.

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    48 mins
  • Linda Nyamaswe| HBP E-017

    Linda Nyamaswe| HBP E-017
    Sep 7 2026
    In this episode, I sit down with Lynda Nyamaswe, a Senior Environmental Engineer at Snowy Hydro Limited, to explore how growing up between Zimbabwe and the UK has shaped her engineering career. Lynda shares candid insights on building confidence as a woman in a male-dominated industry, including how she's learned to navigate and respond to sexist remarks in the workplace. We also discuss the practical realities of career transitions plus how to recognize when it's time for a change, and how to navigate that shift with clarity and confidence.

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    53 mins
  • Emily Cocker | HBP E-016

    Emily Cocker | HBP E-016
    Jun 30 2026
    In this Episode I sit down with a Emily Cocker, a graduate chemical engineer at Egis. We explore honest reflections on career growth, self-doubt and defining success on your own terms. This conversation is a reminder that every engineer's journey is unique. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional, you'll leave with a fresh perspective on building a career that's true to your own blueprint.

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    40 mins
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