Rae Johnston reflects on trauma & the realities of being a woman working in science, gaming & tech.

Dearest you. For episode 28 of Offline, I sit down with TV host, women in STEM mentor, tech and gaming journalist, St. Vincent’s De Paul ambassador, mum and proud Wiradjuri woman, Rae Johnston. While she’s well-known and respected in the cosplay industry for playing Wonder Woman, Rae embodies the character in real life. Compassionate, strong and with an incredible sense of justice, she is a modern role model for women everywhere.In this episode, Rae shares unique and inspiring lessons taken from her humble beginnings — including what it was like to have $5 left each week after paying her bills and feeding her child as a 19 year-old mum; the disappointing and often-complex realities of being a woman working in gaming, tech and science; her reflections on the trauma she experienced as a young model trying to get her start; her advice to employers on how to attract and support Indigenous talent; and how proposing to her husband was less about challenging gender norms and more about deep love and respect.Thank you for being here.Alison xo — It would be an honour to help you on your way.Stay close and supported by signing up to my email list. It’s the first place I share new offerings and invitations to work with me. Visit www.getoffline.co. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live and create today, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present and I extend that respect to any First Nations, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.