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Her Blueprints

Her Blueprints

By: Mercy Atukunda
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Her Blueprints is hosted by Mercy Atukunda, a civil and environmental engineer.


The podcast shares untold real-life stories of women in engineering including triumphs and challenges. Each episode dives into relatable topics like gender equity, industry trends, mentorship, cultural inclusion and work-life balance.


Through candid thought-provoking conversations, It aims to educate, entertain and inspire the next generation of female engineering professionals.

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Mercy Atukunda Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success Science
Episodes
  • Dhriti Sharma | HBP E-007

    Dhriti Sharma | HBP E-007
    Oct 27 2025
    In this episode, i speak with Dhriti Sharma, an environmental engineer originally from India, who now works in Australia. She has developed expertise in mine-water management, landform and waterway rehabilitation, sediment and erosion control plus flood modelling. Having relocated to a new country, she draws on the belief that “giving up is not an option” both in adapting professionally and in executing closure and remediation projects. She also emphasises the vital role of community both personal and professional and brings a reflective spiritual approach to her environmental work, seeing technical solutions as part of a broader purpose of stewardship and connection.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Annaliese Mitchell | HBP E-006

    Annaliese Mitchell | HBP E-006
    Sep 15 2025
    In this episode, I speak with Annaliese Mitchell, a Senior Civil and Environmental Engineer in the Mine Closure and Site Remediation team at Engeny (Egis Group). With experience across consulting, government, and construction, Annaliese brings both technical expertise and practical perspective to her work. She shares valuable insights into mine closure planning, contaminated land remediation, and water and waste management, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in these fields. Annaliese also reflects on her engineering journey, showing how her diverse career path has fueled her passion for developing sustainable, lasting solutions.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Eng. Nsiimire Annet | HBP E-005

    Eng. Nsiimire Annet | HBP E-005
    Aug 19 2025
    In this episode, we speak with Eng. Nsiimire Annet, a trailblazing telecommunications engineer who was the only girl in her engineering class and has since built a remarkable career spanning over 20 years. With a multidisciplinary background including a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications Engineering, two Diplomas in Electrical Engineering, and a Master’s in Management Studies, she works as an independent consultant, trainer, and advocate. Annet has championed capacity building through humanitarian engineering projects, including clean-energy initiatives in refugee settlements, and has held leadership roles within the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE). Her story is one of resilience, advocacy, and paving the way for more women in engineering.

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    45 mins
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