In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Fayon Dixon speaks with Nadia Kanyike, a planning engineer working across major UK nuclear infrastructure programmes, about building a career that has been anything but linear. Nadia shares how a business management degree led her into engineering, the realities of being a Black woman in nuclear, and why representation must go beyond visibility to real change inside companies. From mentoring young people and supporting STEM outreach to her ambition of building STEM opportunities in Uganda, Nadia’s story is a reminder that you do not need to come from a traditional engineering background to belong, contribute, and hold the door open for others.

In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Fayon Dixon speaks with biomedical engineer Melissa-Sue Anderson about finding her voice, building confidence, and creating technology with real human impact. From growing up in Jamaica to working on medical devices that support cancer treatment, Melissa-Sue shares her journey into engineering, the importance of mentorship and self-validation, and why diversity efforts must focus not just on attracting talent, but creating environments where people can stay and thrive.

In this episode of the Engineering Talent Podcast, Fayon Dixon speaks with Ranita Ariyibi, UK Young Engineer of the Year 2023, about creativity, confidence and making a meaningful impact through engineering. Ranita shares the story behind Intersign, her British Sign Language interpreter device, reflects on finding her place as a young woman in engineering, and explains why you should never wait for permission to pursue an opportunity. From quiet leadership and mentoring others to her ambitions for a career in technology, this conversation offers a look at the next generation of engineering talent.