#033 IDWIM - Unearthing HERstory
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Celebrating groundbreaking WiM with over 20 years of experience!
In celebration of International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM), Mogaleadi hosts a powerful and heartfelt conversation with two inspiring trailblazers in the mining industry — Dineo Mosimanyane (Mining Shift Coordinator) and Faith Phiri (Mechanical Foreman). Together, they reflect on their journeys, share personal milestones, and shine a light on the evolving role of women in a historically male-dominated field.
In this special episode, Mogaleadi digs into their experience, exploring everything from their first impressions, challenges, leadership evolution, and the skills that fuel longevity in the mining sector. You’ll hear fun facts, honest reflections, and proud achievements that illustrate both the progress and the passion of women forging paths in mining.
Whether you’re in the mining sector or just passionate about empowering women in STEM and industry, this episode is filled with motivation, real talk, and celebration of women who step up and stands out!
Tune in, get inspired, and join us in honouring the incredible women shaping the future of mining. What does IDWIM mean to you and how are you commemorating the day?
In celebration of International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM), Mogaleadi hosts a powerful and heartfelt conversation with two inspiring trailblazers in the mining industry — Dineo Mosimanyane (Mining Shift Coordinator) and Faith Phiri (Mechanical Foreman). Together, they reflect on their journeys, share personal milestones, and shine a light on the evolving role of women in a historically male-dominated field.
In this special episode, Mogaleadi digs into their experience, exploring everything from their first impressions, challenges, leadership evolution, and the skills that fuel longevity in the mining sector. You’ll hear fun facts, honest reflections, and proud achievements that illustrate both the progress and the passion of women forging paths in mining.
Whether you’re in the mining sector or just passionate about empowering women in STEM and industry, this episode is filled with motivation, real talk, and celebration of women who step up and stands out!
Tune in, get inspired, and join us in honouring the incredible women shaping the future of mining. What does IDWIM mean to you and how are you commemorating the day?
Chapters
- 00:01 Introduction to WiMSA and guests
- 02:14 Dineo's introduction and background
- 04:24 Faith's introduction and early exposure to welding
- 06:25 Entry into the Mining Industry: Dineo's Story
- 08:29 Dineo's decision to pursue mining and first day
- 11:25 Faith's path from Teaching to Mining
- 18:25 Faith's determination to succeed in the mining industry
- 21:23 Challenges faced by Faith and her response
- 24:12 Faith's leadership and driving change
- 26:51 Influence of women leadership on Faith's career
- 29:14 Impact of rising women in mining on Dineo's career
- 31:36 Skills for longevity and success in the mining industry
- 34:15 Faith's key skills and people management
- 36:32 What Faith wished she had known before joining the industry
- 38:54 Faith's long service and recognition
- 40:27 What Dineo wished she had known before joining the industry
- 43:50 Dineo's proudest moments
- 45:37 Faith's proudest moments and experiences
- 50:18 Celebrating women in mining and message to other women
