SheCanCode's Spilling The T

What does it really take to build a strong company culture—one that actually lives beyond a slide deck?
In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Saner, CEO of Chorus, whose career journey spans personal training, entrepreneurship, operations, project management, and executive leadership. Drawing on that diverse experience, Nicky shares why she prioritises curiosity and attitude over technical skills—and how that mindset shapes the way she builds and leads teams.
We dive into the practical side of culture: how to define meaningful values, embed them into everyday decisions, and keep them alive as your company grows. Nicky also unpacks the realities of building culture in remote and distributed teams, offering honest insights into what works (and what doesn’t).
Whether you’re leading a startup or scaling an established business, this conversation is packed with grounded, actionable ideas on creating a culture people genuinely want to be part of.
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In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Cohen, Director of La Fosse Academy and a recognised voice in the Women in Tech 100, to explore how the journey into tech is being redefined. As a leader, advocate, and mother of two, Claudia is on a mission to break down barriers and create meaningful pathways for women and underrepresented talent to thrive in the industry.
We dive into her work championing inclusive hiring, the power of mentorship, and why representation truly matters. Claudia also shares insights into La Fosse Academy—an initiative designed to fast-track careers in tech for those without traditional access, offering a free and transformative route into the industry.
Whether you're considering a career switch, passionate about diversity in tech, or curious about how the industry is evolving, this conversation is all about rewriting the rules—and the routes—into tech.
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In this episode, we explore The Power of a Career Pivot with Trish Gillis—a Director and Senior Product Manager for CashPro at Bank of America whose journey proves that career paths don’t have to be linear to be impactful.
Starting out as an analytics expert, Trish took an unexpected leap into the fast-paced world of a beauty start-up, helping drive an extraordinary 800% annual growth and scaling the company to unicorn status. That bold pivot reshaped her perspective and unlocked a powerful blend of data-driven thinking and creative innovation.
Now back in the corporate space, Trish leads product innovation, user experience, and development for CashPro—Bank of America’s global digital banking platform. As one of thousands of inventors at the bank, she holds multiple patents and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.
We dive into what it really takes to pivot careers successfully, how to embrace risk and uncertainty, and why your most unconventional move might just be your most defining one.
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What if the hardest part of job hunting isn’t your CV - but being truly seen?
In this episode, Katy Murray, Co-Founder of Rewired, shares the honest truth about navigating today’s job market and why so many talented people are overlooked. Through her work building a platform that helps individuals be recognised for real capability — not just career history — Katy is reshaping how opportunity is accessed and shared.
She opens up about what she’s learned as a founder: progress happens fastest when opportunity is shared, not guarded. Giving back doesn’t deplete your network — it strengthens it. When you advocate for others, you build a powerful circle of people who want to see you succeed.
This conversation dives into confidence, capability, and community — especially for women. Because when women truly understand their potential and actively support one another, momentum builds. And when we rise together, we rise faster. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your job search, this episode will change how you think about opportunity — and how to claim it.
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In this episode, we speak with journalist and voice & visibility consultant Sophie Jane Lee to explore the uncomfortable truth behind workplace authenticity. Women are constantly told to “speak up” and “bring their whole self to work” — yet when they do, they’re often labelled difficult, emotional, or unlikeable. Sophie shares how the pressure to remain agreeable and palatable still shapes women’s behaviour in business, impacting confidence, pay and professional visibility.
Drawing from her own corporate experiences and her new book Beyond Palatable: A Manifesto for Unapologetic Women, she unpacks why people-pleasing persists, why “Girl Boss” culture can be harmful, and why the trend of celebrating the “unlikeable woman” may miss the real issue entirely. Having worked with global brands including Disney, The Huffington Post and L’Oréal, Sophie offers practical insight and a roadmap for building careers — and businesses — without self-silencing.
A conversation about power, perception and the cost of being heard.
Beyond Palatable: A Manifesto for Unapologetic Women by Sophie Jane Lee is out now, published by Luath Press, priced £14.99
SheCanCode is a collaborative community of women in tech working together to tackle the tech gender gap.

Join our community to find a supportive network, opportunities, guidance and jobs, so you can excel in your tech career.