Podcast Summary

The brilliant Hannah McLean joins the We Are PoWEr Podcast – bringing a story of bold career moves, northern pride, and learning to back yourself even when self-doubt kicks in.

From a history degree to becoming Information Security Officer at Manchester United Football Club, Hannah proves that breaking into male-dominated industries isn’t always about being the most technical person in the room – it’s about problem-solving, communicating, and negotiating with confidence. She shares how she lifted herself up to apply for her dream role, why she believes education is key to breaking barriers, and how celebrating your wins through the Northern PoWEr Women Awards is about so much more than the ceremony itself.

A proud Mancunian and new mum, Hannah opens up about the reality of motherhood versus expectations, her hopes for her daughter’s future, and the moments that make her most grateful to be from the North. From Barry’s Bootcamp to brunch in the Northern Quarter, she champions her city while working to make the online world a safer place.

In this episode:

• From history graduate to cybersecurity at Manchester United Football Club
• Why you don’t need to be “tech-minded” to thrive in tech
• Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries
• Motherhood, reality vs expectations, and learning to love deeper than ever
• Celebrating yourself and your achievements with the Northern PoWEr Women Awards
• Pride in Manchester and its world-changing innovations
• The role of education in breaking barriers and creating opportunity

Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫