In this episode, Zoe Haydn Jones speaks with Yasmin DiNardo, Head of Technology Academy at KPMG, about the launch of KPMG Curve, an initiative aimed at attracting diverse tech talent. Yasmin also opens up about her recent personal experience with miscarriage, highlighting the importance of support and compassion in the workplace for those who go through similar experiences. This powerful conversation covers both Yasmin’s work in making tech more inclusive and her advocacy for open dialogue around baby loss.
Key Takeaways:
- Inclusivity in Tech: Yasmin introduces KPMG Curve, a tech venture based in Leeds, created to attract diverse talent, including individuals from various backgrounds and returning moms. She emphasises KPMG’s commitment to providing accessible pathways into tech.
- Breaking Down Barriers: Yasmin’s work in technology highlights the importance of removing entry barriers, allowing people from all walks of life—particularly women and those without traditional tech backgrounds—to succeed and thrive.
- Experiencing Loss with Compassion: Yasmin shares her recent experience with miscarriage, discussing the emotional and physical toll and the lack of empathy often encountered in medical settings. She advocates for open conversations about miscarriage and the support needed for those affected.
- Creating Supportive Workplaces: Yasmin highlights the importance of supportive workplaces, including policies and networks for employees dealing with baby loss. She underscores the role of partners in this process and the need for companies to offer inclusive support systems.
- Hope, Healing, and Moving Forward: Reflecting on her personal journey, Yasmin shares the significance of honouring loss through personal means, such as remembrance tattoos, and the resilience required to move forward.
Time Key:
[2:00 – 10:00] The Devastating Experience of Miscarriage In this segment, Yasmin DiNardo opens up about her recent miscarriage, describing the traumatic moment of receiving the news from the sonographer and the emotional and physical toll it took. She shares her feelings of grief, guilt, and confusion, setting the stage for the importance of support and open communication around this deeply personal experience.
[10:00 – 20:00] The Importance of Workplace Support Yasmin highlights the critical role her employer, KPMG, played in supporting her through this difficult time. She describes the understanding and compassion from her boss and team, as well as the practical and emotional support she received, emphasizing the impact a caring workplace can have on employees navigating pregnancy loss.
[20:00 – 30:00] Breaking the Silence and Advocating for Change Towards the end of the interview, Yasmin discusses her decision to be open about her experience, recognizing the importance of breaking the silence around miscarriage. She encourages other organizations to have honest conversations and ensure they have the necessary resources and support networks in place to support employees through pregnancy loss.
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