Meaningful Conversations with Annyse
Meaningful Conversations with Annyse
Podcast Description
Meaningful Conversation is a heartfelt series of discussions led by Annyse Balkwill, featuring inspiring female leaders from the water industry and beyond.
With warmth and compassion, Annyse and her guests explore the possibilities for a future shaped by equity and inclusion, envisioning a world we want our sons and daughters to thrive in. Together, they delve into what our homes, systems, and organizations could look like if they genuinely valued and embraced women of all backgrounds.
By stepping into a space of imagination, these conversations allow us to pause, reflect, and uncover our true desires. In this creative state, we unlock the potential to envision—and ultimately create—a future that reflects the power of inclusion and possibility.
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The show focuses on equity, inclusion, and the future of women in leadership roles, with episodes that explore innovative ideas in the water industry, like the PFAS Management Company's approach to environmental challenges and personal stories of female leaders shaping inclusive systems.
Meaningful Conversation is a heartfelt series of discussions led by Annyse Balkwill, featuring inspiring female leaders from the water industry and beyond.With warmth and compassion, Annyse and her guests explore the possibilities for a future shaped by equity and inclusion, envisioning a world we want our sons and daughters to thrive in. Together, they delve into what our homes, systems, and organizations could look like if they genuinely valued and embraced women of all backgrounds.By stepping into a space of imagination, these conversations allow us to pause, reflect, and uncover our true desires. In this creative state, we unlock the potential to envision—and ultimately create—a future that reflects the power of inclusion and possibility.
What does power really mean in the future of water? Is it about technology, policy, or something more personal — our individual influence and the culture we create?
In this episode, we sit down with Brianne Nakamura, a second-generation water engineer, innovator, and connector with more than a decade of experience in the industry. Currently Global Product Manager at Xylem’s Pure Technologies brand, Bri has also led open innovation at Xylem Innovation Labs and served as Practice Leader of Innovation at the Water Environment Federation. In 2022, she was named WEF’s Outstanding Young Professional.
Together, we explore:
💡 The “Power” card — and what it reveals about influence and possibility in water’s future
💡 The importance of mentorship and how intentional team culture can unlock collaboration
💡 Attracting and supporting the next generation of diverse leaders through WEF’s InFLOW program
💡 Why innovation in water goes far beyond technology — and how outside perspectives are key
💡 How reconnecting water to joy, humanity, and storytelling can transform our industry
If you’re passionate about leadership, innovation, and building a more inclusive and joyful water industry, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.
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