Have confidence, take credit for your work, be the leader you wish to see.
These are just a few of the things that we will remember from the incredible Women in Media, Entertainment, Creative-Tech Panel.
It was fantastic to see so many amazing industry representatives and bright, talented students connect at the Women in Media, Entertainment, Creative-Tech Panel.
Ribit and Sydney’s premier media & creative-tech hub, The Studio, held a special Q&A panel and networking session aimed at inspiring future generations of young women looking for opportunities in the media, entertainment & creative tech sector.
The women’s panel was hosted by Anorah John, innovation specialist at World Wildlife Fund. The fantastic-five female panelists included Katy Andrews from IGA Worldwide, Kate Armstrong-Smith from The Working Group, Felicity Coonan from Animal Logic, Inga Pflaumer from SMG Studio, as well as our very own Jara Bockx.
The key takeaway points that stuck with us:
- Have confidence in your own abilities. When there is no one around who mirrors you or represents you this can be difficult. Technology is assisting in creating these connections and this confidence.
- Make sure that you get the credit for the work you have done. If you’ve put in the time you don’t have to share the win; it’s yours.
The official panel was followed by a riveting question time, with thought-provoking ideas being posed and discussed by the panel and audience.
Students got the chance to connect with a range of women leaders, as well as get mentorship, guidance and empowerment from industry representatives from startups and innovative companies, such as TinkerTank.
It was an inspiration to see the engagement and aspirational commitment, (with two students travelling all the way up from Canberra!) of our Ribit student talent.
We will be looking forward to again see women leaders join forces at our annual International Women’s Day event next year!
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