Theresa Nyabeze is a Professional Mining Engineer who prides herself as a contributor to an industry that produces the materials with which the modern economy is built. In addition to her 20+ years career in mining, Theresa is actively engaged in promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the mining industry. As co-Chair of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, she has led engagements aimed at educating professionals and organizations on the positive impact of diverse and inclusive workplaces. Theresa is an advocate for women and girls, and has published papers peering into the careers of women in mining and also written a children's book - Underground my mining adventure - to spur young girls to take up careers in STEM, using mining as a gateway. Theresa was recently named among top 100 Accomplished Black Women in Canada, an honour she shares with many notable figures including the Honourable Jean Augustine. On this episode, Theresa and I unpack her childhood which brought back many fond memories of her time growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe before emigrating to Canada with her family. We talk about her experience in Canada, her work in the mining industry and her involvement in Inclusion and Diversity. This is a packed episode, enjoy!