Be Part of the Change Episode 9: Celebrating International Women's Day - with Ummi Mahinoor and Kirsty McKenna MRICS

University of the Built Environment

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change.

‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlighting their challenges.

It’s also an opportunity to highlight the positive practices our employers are actioning within their organisations to inspire other companies in their approach.

In the ninth episode of our Be Part of the Change podcast, Ummi Mahinoor, an apprentice and Student Officer at UCEM, is joined by Kirsty McKenna MRICS, Partner at Workman LLP. Together they mark International Women's Day (March 8) by discussing their experiences and the challenges women face in the built environment.

The topics discussed in this episode include

• What does International Women's Day mean to you?
• As a partner of a fast-growing company and industry, what is a significant achievement in your career that you are most proud of?
• Are there any challenges that you feel women face in the industry? And how do you think we can overcome this?
• What advice would you give to women aspiring to enter the field of real estate?