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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.


The podcast shares untold real-life stories of women in engineering including triumphs and challenges. Each episode dives into relatable topics like gender equity, industry trends, mentorship, cultural inclusion and work-life balance.


Through candid thought-provoking conversations, It aims to educate, entertain and inspire the next generation of female engineering professionals.

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Mercy Atukunda Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success Science
Episodes
  • Lana Lockhart | HBP E-008

    Lana Lockhart | HBP E-008
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode, Lana Lockhart, a Civil Engineering (Honours) student at Griffith University and President of the Griffith University Women in Engineering Club talks to us about her engineering school journey, why she believes in saying yes to every opportunity, and the impact of community and support in empowering women in STEM. Lana has actively participated in industry networking (including as an ambassador with the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy), embraced leadership roles within the Women in Engineering community, and exemplifies a commitment to sustainable, inclusive engineering practices as she continues to grow her academic and professional experience.

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    45 mins
  • Dhriti Sharma | HBP E-007

    Dhriti Sharma | HBP E-007
    Oct 27 2025
    In this episode, i speak with Dhriti Sharma, an environmental engineer originally from India, who now works in Australia. She has developed expertise in mine-water management, landform and waterway rehabilitation, sediment and erosion control plus flood modelling. Having relocated to a new country, she draws on the belief that “giving up is not an option” both in adapting professionally and in executing closure and remediation projects. She also emphasises the vital role of community both personal and professional and brings a reflective spiritual approach to her environmental work, seeing technical solutions as part of a broader purpose of stewardship and connection.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Annaliese Mitchell | HBP E-006

    Annaliese Mitchell | HBP E-006
    Sep 15 2025
    In this episode, I speak with Annaliese Mitchell, a Senior Civil and Environmental Engineer in the Mine Closure and Site Remediation team at Engeny (Egis Group). With experience across consulting, government, and construction, Annaliese brings both technical expertise and practical perspective to her work. She shares valuable insights into mine closure planning, contaminated land remediation, and water and waste management, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in these fields. Annaliese also reflects on her engineering journey, showing how her diverse career path has fueled her passion for developing sustainable, lasting solutions.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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