Best Women’s Utilities Network Podcasts (2025)

1
Are We At War? 39:28

7h ago39:28

39:28

Over the weekend Donald Trump waged an unprovoked attack on Iran by bombing them then demanding peace. Understand where we are and what it means. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free and it, and the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we’re shu…

1
Ep. 73 Leading Change in Energy with Georgina Mills from OFGEM talking with Karen Anderson, Business Development Manager at WUN. 26:01

5d ago26:01

26:01

In this episode of the WUN podcast, WUN Programme Development Manager Karen Anderson is joined by Georgina Mills, Director of Energy Systems Management and Security at OFGEM. Georgina shares insights from her impressive career spanning the UK water and energy sectors, including her time at Ofwat and the New Zealand Commerce Commission. Georgina sha…

1
Women’s Utility... Their Fertility - A Conversation with Planned Parenthood’s President, Alexis McGill Johnson 46:48

7d ago46:48

46:48

In a world that’s become deeply transactional, we need to get more relational. We need to have the difficult conversations about access to health care, abortion care, women’s rights, minority rights, human rights…because ultimately they’re all connected. Planned Parenthood, an organization used by 1/3 of American women and 1/10 American men is unde…

1
NO KINGS: A Conversation with Indivisible’s Ezra Levin 48:49

14d ago48:49

48:49

Those who seek to destroy democracy want us to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, hopeless and alone. Which is why we need each other for strength, camaraderie, and courage. As the Resistance on Andor say, “I have friends everywhere.” As we do too. Friends, fellow countrymen, and brave patriots who want what we do. A country that’s free, fair, just and s…

1
Ep. 72 Ramona Vlasiu (Pergel) COO at E.ON Next and winner of the GBB Utilities Woman of the Year Award chats with Jo Butlin, WUN Founder & Director. 25:08

18d ago25:08

25:08

Ramona Vlasiu (Pergel) is Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Next . She won Utilities Business Woman of the Year at the Great British Businesswomen Awards in January 2025 and she is also a finalist in the Women in Utilities Awards in June. In this podcast Jo Butlin, WUN Founder & Director chats about what winning the Business Women of the Year award m…

1
Bonus Content: A Quick Conversation with Senator Elizabeth Warren 12:28

19d ago12:28

12:28

The budget bill in the Senate right now is a nightmare for the American People. Join me and Senator Elizabeth Warren as we discuss.By Meidas Media Network, Leigh McGowan

1
WUNforALL session - How can we practically support others in the workplace – and help them #SpeakUp 1:00:39

20d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

We hear from the inspiring Lee Chambers Founder and CEO of Male Allies UK, who shared some great insight around his own observation & experience of Allyship & how we all an can “ combine, unite & bring together “ Our panellists were Joshua Ketley, WRc Group and Institute of Water Rising Star 2025, Halyma Begum, Calisen & Keri Handford Cadent who sh…

1
Pride & Prejudice: An American Story with GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis 54:51

21d ago54:51

54:51

LGBTQ Americans live in a paradox. On one hand we have a growing population of LGBTQ Americans, a group whose rights are codified nationally with a supermajority of Americans supportive of life outside the heteronormative box, and yet we’re seeing a rising level of hate and extremism against that same community and anyone - be they individuals or c…

1
Veterans Fighting Fascism: A Memorial Day Conversation with Kristopher Goldsmith 55:18

28d ago55:18

55:18

Combat veteran Kris Goldsmith reminds us when fascism grows it grows in our backyards. That if we want to tear this movement up from it’s roots, we need to do it together. As Kris says, with unity comes strength, and whether you learned that unity fighting side by side on a foreign battlefield or standing side by side in your hometown, we need to s…

1
What if we Tried Something Different?: A Conversation with Joanna Johnson 1:03:27

1M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Today’s guest Joanna Johnson, internet sensation and brilliant teacher otherwise known as Unlearn16, reminds us that capitalism isn’t our natural state. We pretend this economic system failing us is out of our hands, but we’re the one’s who built it. It’s man made. We can change the game because we made the game, and it’s possible the fascism we’re…

1
Ep 71 #WUNCareerStores - Nuclear Power - How Operational Power Stations Provide Opportunities for Women 22:32

1M ago22:32

22:32

"Operational nuclear isn’t all about radioactive rods and scientists; there is a whole village of people that make power stations safely contribute to the UK’s energy mix." In this latest WUN podcast Aimee Konieczny, WUN Advocate and Commercial Director at Indigo Swan, talks to Caroline Burgess, Enablement Manager – Single Integrated Delivery Organ…

1
The Corruption is Endless. A Conversation with Robert Reich 47:36

1M ago47:36

47:36

As today’s guest, Robert Reich, former US Secretary of Labor, wrote in his substack “Brace yourselves. The economy is heading into very bad weather.” That while prices and unemployment are going up. Everything else is going down. This is, of course, the polar opposite of what President Trump campaigned on, and exactly we, the president’s opposition…

1
It’s OK to Feel Scared: A Conversation with Jocelyn Benson 43:31

2M ago43:31

43:31

It’s ok to feel scared right now. To be angry and frustrated and not know what to do. It’s fine to have those feelings, but as Michigan Secretary of State, and leading candidate for Governor, Jocelyn Benson asks, what do we do next? How do we stand up for what’s right when the stakes are high? How do we change the world not let the world change us?…

1
Flip the Table. A Conversation with Alencia Johnson 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

This administration is unhinged - a government ignoring theconstitution, defying the courts, literally disappearing people off thestreets? Every day they seem more brazen, more illiberal, more unlawful, and yet, when we see the tide turning on people like Pete Hegseth or the hesitation to just blindly invoke the insurrection act, we see that public…

1
Enemies: Both Foreign & Domestic. A Conversation with Janessa Goldbeck 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Will the American president use the American military on the American people? The fact that’s even in question indicates how far down the road towards autocracy this country has gone. Does that mean we’re helpless? Is there nothing we can do? What about the military itself? Will it, or can it, do anything? Join me and Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of VetVo…

1
Ep.70 #WUNCareerStories - Nicole McNab, Southern Water - Rising Star Award Winner at WiU talking with Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

WUN Advocate Kerris Mackley chats to Nicole McNab, the 2024 Women in Utilities Rising Start Winner, discussing the importance of owning your own career – stop waiting for other people to do it for you. Also discussed in this episode is the need to be authentic, that it is ok to have ups and downs, and that the key to successful recruiting is findin…

1
How Are We All This Dumb?: A Conversation with David Pakman 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

America appears to be in free fall and 30% of the country seems on board for a million decisions they didn’t vote for and will only hurt them? How is that possible? David Pakman joins us to talk about his new book, instant New York Times bestseller, The Echo Machine: How Right Wing Extremism Created a Post Truth America, which addresses how the fal…

1
Who Will Step Up To Lead? : A Conversation with Run For Something’s Amanda Litman 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

We have this preconceived notion of who can, and should, be a leader. We need to throw that out the window. According to our guest, President and Co-founder of Run For Something, Amanda Litman, “Party recruitment is the most important thing we can be doing right now.” These are the people who will change the game. The candidates who will connect wi…

1
Ep. 69 How Can the UK Keep Pace with Renewable Technology Development to Net Zero 2050 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

The UK is on a Net Zero journey, and Technological advances in both Grid and Data are looking to impact when and how we get to Net Zero in 2050. In this podcast, WUN Advocate and PPA manager at Inspired PLC- Karen Hosking, brings together a panel of leaders in this field to discuss the challenges and opportunities this brings and also how working w…

1
Cause a Frickin’ Rukus! A Conversation with David Rothkopf 1:00:41

3M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

The Trump administration is actively seeking to destroy everything we know, but we can’t allow it. We need to fight back. Do more than we’re doing now. This is a nation built on causing a ruckus. So, that’s what the good citizens of America must do. We must recommit to the principles of truth, justice and freedom and stand up and fight for them. Tr…

1
Everyone Gets Left Behind: A Conversation with Commander Bobby R. Jones 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Current leadership isn’t just letting our military down, they’re setting them up. Cutting benefits, firing veterans, changing allies….Our soldiers might be, as Commander Jones says, “trained to absorb a lot” but they shouldn’t have to absorb this kind of disrespect. The American military are not there to make the president appear more manly, or be …

1
Save Canada! A Conversation with Global Affairs Experts Andrea Chalupa & Marcus Kolga 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Expert in Soviet and Ukrainian history, Andrea Chalupa joins me and human rights activist and expert in Russia and disinformation Marcus Kolga, to discuss how important it is Canada not follow America down the path to authoritarianism laid by Russian influence and disinformation. Canadians need to understand they’re dealing with the same psychologi…

1
Not Today Satan: A Conversation with Democracy’s Secret Weapon Skye Perryman 46:28

4M ago46:28

46:28

If people are wondering where the pushback to the nightmare of the Trump administration is, it’s in the courts. In the absence of executive leadership, and with the abandonment of of legislative leadership, the judicial branch has gone from democracy’s last line of defense to it’s first. In fact, there are lawyers and activists working day and nigh…

1
Who’s in Charge of this Shit Show? A Conversation with Simon Rosenberg 49:53

4M ago49:53

49:53

Trump’s first cabinet meeting was basically run by Elon. Republicans voted for a budget that would cut Medicaid and SNAP to ensure billionaires get even more money. Republican representatives are choosing to forego town halls after realizing they can’t answer for their party’s actions. Trump put out the disgusting Trump Gaza video and showed the wo…

1
Ep 68 Careers with Jen Hughes & Jodie Williams, Marketing Pod talking with Lyvia Nabarro, WUN Advocate 35:12

4M ago35:12

35:12

WUN Advocate, Lyvia Nabarro, is joined by seasoned marketing professionals Jen Hughes and Jodie Williams. Jen and Jodie set up their multi-award-winning marketing agency, The Marketing Pod, 11 years ago. In this podcast we explore what it’s like to take the leap and start your own business, the lessons they learnt from the utilities sector and the …

1
Go Home America, You’re Drunk: A Conversation with Michael Steele 1:10:29

4M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

America is a hot mess, but you wouldn’t know it listening to legacy media. Which is why our guest, Michael Steele, former RNC Chair and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, was such a breath of fresh air when he let loose saying people need to start giving a damn and wake the hell up. It’s time we accept that our county is under attack, so we can start …

1
Remaking the Democrats: A Conversation with DNC Chair, Ken Martin 51:47

4M ago51:47

51:47

On the campaign trail for DNC chair Ken Martin said the Democrats need a work horse not a show pony and, now that he has the job, he’s being clear the ultimate goal is to win - to beat back this horrible, far right extremist Republican Party so the party can start making real change from a place of power. Join us as we discuss how he plans to do th…

1
What’s the End Game Here? A Conversation with Jessica Mackler, President of Emily’s List 51:00

4M ago51:00

51:00

Stripping women of their rights has never been about one specific issue. It’s always been about control, and how you exercise control over women. But this war on women won’t just stop with us. Project 2025, which is being implemented line by line is about remaking society so it aligns better with one specific set of far right, nationalistic, religi…

1
Ep. 67 Thames Water, winner of Best EDI Initiative and Womens Network of the Year Awards at WIU with Gill Edwards 46:57

4M ago46:57

46:57

Join WUN Water Industry Advocate Gill Edwards as she discusses the amazing achievement of Thames Water, winning two awards at the Women in Utilities Awards 2024 - Women's Network of the Year and Best EDI Initiative . In this episode, Gill chats with Dina Gillespie, Catchment Manager, and Emma Philogene, Engineering Manager at Thames Water, diving i…

1
What is Happening?! A Conversation with Dr. Allison Gill 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

The amount of criminal activity, criminally adjacent behavior, unconstitutional oversteps, and just piss poor leadership that happened over the weekend is astonishing. We’re 14 days into this presidency and taking in information is drinking from a firehose - overwhelming and it hurts - but that’s the point. The Trump Administration is using a delib…

1
None of this is Normal. A Conversation with Andrea Chalupa 59:43

5M ago59:43

59:43

Well, the Dictator has arrived and it’s self reliance time. We need to grow partner groups, our own media ecosystems, and thicker skin. As guest Andrea Chalupa, expert on dictatorships and authoritarian leaders says, we can grieve what happened to our country and that our institutions didn’t save us, but we can’t cling to the status quo or disconne…

1
Episode 6 - Caregiving Inhibits Women from Getting Timely Treatment for Addiction 3:46

5M ago3:46

3:46

Balancing caregiving with the need for self-care is challenging when addiction is involved, because treatment is mostly inpatient. Gender-specific roles often prevent women from seeking addiction treatment in a timely manner, but Outpatient Detox allows women to get the addiction treatment they need while continuing to care for their family.…

1
Ep. 66 Demystifying Networking with Gentrack 39:52

5M ago39:52

39:52

Join Jenny Barlow and Jessica Azige from Gentrack, one of WUN’s valued partners, alongside WUN advocates Karen Hosking and Jo Greenan, as they break down the barriers to networking in our latest podcast. Networking can feel daunting, but it’s also a powerful tool for building connections, boosting confidence, and advancing your career. In this epis…

1
What Now? A Conversation with Marc Elias 52:31

5M ago52:31

52:31

Well. It happened. He’s been inaugurated. He’s pardoned the insurrectionists. He’s starting his round ups and Elon gave, not one but two, stiff arm salutes. Now what? The mainstream media is a joke. They’re already telling us we didn’t see Elon do what he did. Now, more than ever, we need to support those doing independent work and bringing the tru…

1
The Perspective You Need Right Now: A Conversation with David Bender 56:57

5M ago56:57

56:57

America is about to change and we need to counter what’s coming with philosophy not politics. We have to lead with our values, not our party. We can’t give into fear or lose hope, but must reengage in the shared principles of freedom, justice and independence. Opinions are not facts. Information is not knowledge. MAGA has created their own reality …

1
Episode 5 - Dr. Cidambi - CNT: Utilizing Yoga, Meditation, and Raagas to Fortify Recovery 7:44

5M ago7:44

7:44

In this episode, Dr Cidambi explores holistic practices like yoga, meditation, and traditional ragas' profound impact on addiction recovery. Discover how these practices help balance the mind, reduce cravings, and promote emotional resilience, enhancing both physical and mental well-being on the road to sobriety.…

1
What Does It Mean? A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson 42:09

6M ago42:09

42:09

We’re at the start of a new year, a new quarter century, and a new administration and a lot is up in the air, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to chat with one of the smartest people I know, about where she thinks America stands in the course of history and what to expect next. The mainstream media has let us down, so now more than ever we ne…

1
Ep. 65 'Returning Star Award Winner' WiU Awards , Carine Bou Tayeh, Jersey Electricity - talking with Kara Sadler, WUN Advocate 12:35

6M ago12:35

12:35

In this bite size podcast, WUN advocate Kara Sadler, speaks to Carine Bou Tayeh, Senior Strategic Planning Engineer at Jersey Electric about her award winning celebration at the Women in Utilities Awards 2024. Carine won the ‘Returning Star’ award, celebrating the achievements of a woman who has returned to her career following maternity leave or c…

1
How to Handle What’s Coming 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

Our country is about to go into a crisis. The question is what are we going to do about it? Will we change with the pain, or will we hold firm to what we know of ourselves and find a stronger, better version of our country in the process? The future we’re going into will not be normal so I’m not going to wish you a Happy New Year. I’m going to wish…

1
Episode 4 - Addiction Among Professionals 5:22

6M ago5:22

5:22

Dr. Indra Cidambi sheds light on addiction and mental health in professions like law enforcement and healthcare, where stress and responsibility often lead to substance use. She also talks about managing addiction in high-stress fields and the tailored treatment approaches designed to help these professionals regain control.…

1
Don’t Lose Your Spark: A Conversation with John Pavlovitz 42:43

6M ago42:43

42:43

“In the days when darkness seems to be winning, don’t lose your spark." The future might be filled with bad news, but as guest John Pavlovitz says, it will be less traumatizing if we stay connected to our source - whether that’s our faith, our family, our friends, or our morality. We can’t, as John says, “sacrifice ourselves on the altar of our emp…

1
Episode 3 - How Outpatient Detox Accelerates Recovery 3:45

6M ago3:45

3:45

Learn how Outpatient Detox empowers individuals on the path to sobriety. Flexibility, support, and personalized treatment make outpatient detox a preferred choice for many. Outpatient Detox not only makes treatment more accessible but also accelerates recovery by allowing individuals to heal without disrupting their daily routines.…

1
What is Real Right Now: A Conversation with David Rothkopf 58:11

6M ago58:11

58:11

Instead of having a meltdown and getting mired in every potential crisis coming from the next administration, we have to see the big picture while taking action at the local level. Ask yourself: What is real right now, and what can we do about it? That while Trump and his henchmen can do vast amounts of damage to our institutions, our way of life, …

1
Ep.64 Making Sites More Accessible - Inclusivity in the Utility Industry with Meg Ginsberg, South West Water & Julia Stichling, WUN Advocate 38:49

7M ago38:49

38:49

Meg Ginsberg is an assistant project manager at South West Water who has forged an inspiring career in the wastewater industry after facing significant personal and professional challenges. Born in Guildford and now based in Devon, Meg became a mother during the pandemic and navigated multiple surgeries that left her a wheelchair user by the age of…

1
Pains in the Ass for Democracy: A Conversation with Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg 50:21

7M ago50:21

50:21

The Trump administration’s goal is going to be to divide and conquer. To isolate us from each other and break our resolve and spirit, but Indivisible believes, that if we stand together, we can protect our families, our neighbors, and our democracy. That our shared future depends on every day Americans choosing to fight back. To treat an attack on …

1
Episode 2 - Why are Women at higher risk for addiction 10:12

7M ago10:12

10:12

Unique physiological factorsmake women more vulnerable to getting addicted. This eppisode discusses these risks, and highlights the importance of gender-specific approaches to addiction treatment. Join us as we unpack the complexities of addiction in women and pathways to effective, supportive recovery.…

1
Inoculate Yourself From Fear: A Conversation with Global Affairs Expert Andrea Chalupa 56:41

7M ago56:41

56:41

Expert in Soviet and Ukrainian history, and author of Dictatorship: It’s Easier Than You Think, Andrea Chalupa joins us to discuss what’s next for America. I’ll warn you, this episode is a lot, but if knowledge is power, stick with it and I believe you’ll find Andrea’s perspective not only powerful but very inspiring. It’s time to inoculate ourselv…

1
Ep 63. Behind the scenes with Rising Star Award Winner , WiU Awards- Nina Moger, speaking with WUN advocate Lillian Philip. 26:37

7M ago26:37

26:37

Join Lillian Philip, WUN Advocate in this latest WUN Podcast as she chats to Nina Moger, Transformation Director at Kraken Technologies and the 2024 Rising Star Award winner at the Women in Utilities Awards. Nina shares insights from her inspiring career journey, her passion for climate action, building expertise in energy, and fostering trust and …

1
Hope in the Dark 29:59

7M ago29:59

29:59

This holiday season I’m going to tell you a story. A personal story of a dark time where it appeared all was lost, and the lessons learned from living through it. In these trying times, I offer a perspective that, I hope, might make you feel just a little bit better. The mainstream media has let us down, so we need to support those doing independen…

1
Do Not Become Hopeless: A Conversation with Robert Reich 53:07

7M ago53:07

53:07

As today’s guest, Robert Reich reminds us, wishful thinking won’t save us from what’s coming, but neither should we bury ourselves in cynicism. The truth is, the bottom 90% of the country have been ignored for 50 years and while Trump might have spoken to them and swayed them, he will not help them. So this is not the time to give up. This is the t…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Women’s Utilities Network Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide