In advance of International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March, Jacquie Ryan, Program Manager, PAT Business School and member of the Institute’s D&I Committee speaks with Maria Walsh, Member of the European Parliament for Midlands-North-West Constituency - Fine Gael & EPP Group. On this week’s episode Maria discusses, the Gender Pay Gap, outlines financial security and STEM advances for women as mentioned in the EU Parliament Podcast, Pink Tax, the work being done on cyber-crime and effects on cyber-crime on women. Looking at Maria’s role in politics Maria advised how we can encourage women to work in politics or to seek leadership positions and gives advise on achieving a work life balance.