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Makeda Ricketts founded PinkThink, an education technology company in 2013. PinkThink is an interest-oriented and peer-supported web and mobile platform that makes (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath education powerful, relevant, and engaging for girls. PinkThink is known for creating cStyle Bracelets, a wearable that girls can code to change colors based on things like ambient light and body temperature. PinkThink has won numerous awards, and Makeda was recently named Maker of the Year by the International Alley Awards. PinkThink has also been featured in several publications including Edsurge, FW Magazine, and Chicago Inno. Makeda shares with us how she has applied her MBA degree, the process of developing a product, and the preparation needed to become an entrepreneur. For more information on PinkThink visit http://www.thepinkthink.com. Be sure to check out http://cstem.org. 

Makeda Ricketts founded PinkThink, an education technology company in 2013. PinkThink is an interest-oriented and peer-supported web and mobile platform that makes (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath education powerful, relevant, and engaging for girls. PinkThink is known for creating cStyle Bracelets, a wearable that girls can code to change colors based on things like ambient light and body temperature. PinkThink has won numerous awards, and Makeda was recently named Maker of the Year by the International Alley Awards. PinkThink has also been featured in several publications including Edsurge, FW Magazine, and Chicago Inno. Makeda shares with us how she has applied her MBA degree, the process of developing a product, and the preparation needed to become an entrepreneur. For more information on PinkThink visit <a href="http://www.thepinkthink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thepinkthink.com</a>. Be sure to check out <a href="http://cstem.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cstem.org</a>.

STEMCAST - Ideas Change The World: C-STEM's Innovation Challenge with Makeda Ricketts

Did you know that through elementary school that girls are actually very interested in science and math? Then something happens in junior high and girls lose their interest.   Makeda Ricketts, founder of Pink Think, decided to do something to fix that.   To engage girls in STEM and coding, she created a revolutionary codable bracelet based on input from girls. This wearable is going to help keep girls interested in science, math and coding well into high school and future careers. As our stories from the field guest would say, “Proving that something can be pretty and smart. Like girls.”               Recommended Reading    The Alchemist The Lean StartUp The Digital Divide 6 Patterns to Spread Your Social Innovation     Memorable Moments  Some people say they came from money. I say I come from education.    Advice to Make a Positive Impact Today  Be kinder to each other. You can help someone else today if you take a minute to focus on it.    Resources Mentioned   Pink Think Indiegogo Campaign Pink Engineer  Pink Think  Episode 3 Defining Your Career Path |  Anna Lenhart of NGS Movement    Motto    Listen to the MUSTN’TS, child, Listen to the DON’TS Listen to the SHOULDN’TS The IMPOSSIBLES, the WONT’S Listen to the NEVER HAVES Then listen close to me- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be   – Shel Silverstein    Check out the sleek bracelet design!The post 10: Teaching Girls To Code Through Fashion with Makeda Ricketts (Pink Think) appeared first on Positive Impact Podcast.

Did you know that through elementary school that girls are actually very interested in science and math? Then something happens in junior high and girls lose their interest. Makeda Ricketts, founder of Pink Think, decided to do something to fix that. To engage girls in STEM and coding, she created a revolutionary codable bracelet based on input from girls. This wearable is going to help keep girls interested in science, math and coding well into high school and future careers. As our stories from the field guest would say, “Proving that something can be pretty and smart. Like girls.” <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-impact-podcast/id1049915804" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/positive-impact-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Recommended Reading <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062315005?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=0062315005&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;tag=posiimpapodc-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alchemist</a></li> <li>The Lean StartUp</li> <li>The Digital Divide</li> <li>6 Patterns to Spread Your Social Innovation</li> </ul> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_sl_pc_acph_aud_ft_21_on?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422488679&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Audible+free+membership&amp;tag=posiimpapodc-20&amp;camp=224669&amp;creative=510409&amp;linkCode=ur1&amp;adid=10GVQ0YBSVB8SZK9ZEEW&amp;&amp;ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fpositiveimpactpodcast.com%2F%3Fp%3D912%26preview%3Dtrue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Memorable Moments <ul> <li>Some people say they came from money. I say I come from education.</li> </ul> Advice to Make a Positive Impact Today <ul> <li>Be kinder to each other. You can help someone else today if you take a minute to focus on it.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned <ul> <li><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cstyle-bracelets-the-first-codeable-wearable#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Think Indiegogo Campaign</a></li> <li><a href="http://pinkengineer.pinkthink.org/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Engineer </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thepinkthink.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Think </a></li> <li><a href="http://positiveimpactpodcast.com/podcast/ngs-movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 3 Defining Your Career Path</a> |  <a href="http://ngsmovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Lenhart of NGS Movement</a></li> </ul> Motto <blockquote> Listen to the MUSTN’TS, child, Listen to the DON’TS Listen to the SHOULDN’TS The IMPOSSIBLES, the WONT’S Listen to the NEVER HAVES Then listen close to me- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be   – Shel Silverstein </blockquote> Check out the sleek bracelet design!<a href="http://positiveimpactpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/3dfb3b_50e51aebde0d4199abd697c40d69308e.gif" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>The post <a href="http://positiveimpactpodcast.com/podcast/10-teaching-girls-to-code-through-fashion-with-makeda-ricketts-pink-think/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10: Teaching Girls To Code Through Fashion with Makeda Ricketts (Pink Think)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://positiveimpactpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Positive Impact Podcast</a>.

10: Teaching Girls To Code Through Fashion with Makeda Ricketts (Pink Think)

Makeda Ricketts founded PinkThink, an education technology company, in 2013. PinkThink is an interest-oriented and peer-supported web and mobile platform that makes (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath education powerful, relevant, and engaging for girls. PinkThink has won numerous awards, and Makeda was recently named Maker of the Year by the International Alley Awards. On a personal note, Makeda has a passion for education and has taught in Ethiopia and Harlem, New York. Makeda graduated from Wellesley College, with a degree in Political Science and Economics. She is currently an MBA candidate at Chicago Booth, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.Playing Small MomentMakeda grew up around people with big voices, so she struggled to find her own voice and her own space while growing up. When Makeda got her first job, she was so excited to be picked for the position that she settled for the salary they offered her, even though her father had taught her not to do that.The Wake Up CallMakeda attended Wellesley College - an all women college - and she found it very empowering.  A genuine sisterhood at the College allowed students to speak up and have a voice.  It was an environment where women valued women and pushed each other in a healthy way.  There was no room for backstabbing or catty attitude, so the community spirit was engrained in them.  This environment has shaped how Makeda has lived her life.Style of LeadershipMakeda has had to get more forceful in her leadership. Her approach to life has always been to ‘live and let live’. Makeda found herself giving people space to grow, learn, and do; then bringing them in at the end to see what they need. Well, that had to change so she has begun leading with conviction and remaining the ‘calm in the storm’.What Are You Excited About?Makeda is excited about PinkThink’s new product, cStyle Bracelets that are codeable and wearable, for girls. The bracelet teaches girls how to code in a stylish way, which they can control.Leadership PracticeMakeda believes in leading by example. Be the best person on your team and others will want to follow in your steps. You really need to have your leadership face and be the calm, steady leader.Book to Develop LeadershipThe Alchemist, by Paulo CoelhoWhat Would You Change?Makeda would tell her younger self she would be fine. Just keep going because you can.Inspirational Quote“Listen to the mustn’ts. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the never-haves. Listen to the wont’s. Listen to me child. Anything can happen; anything can be.”Interview Linkswww.pinkthink.org Indiegogo: http://igg.me/at/cStyle facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkthinkgirls twitter: @pinkthinkgirls  Instagram: @pinkthinkgirls LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkthink

Makeda Ricketts founded PinkThink, an education technology company, in 2013. PinkThink is an interest-oriented and peer-supported web and mobile platform that makes (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath education powerful, relevant, and engaging for girls. PinkThink has won numerous awards, and Makeda was recently named Maker of the Year by the International Alley Awards. On a personal note, Makeda has a passion for education and has taught in Ethiopia and Harlem, New York. Makeda graduated from Wellesley College, with a degree in Political Science and Economics. She is currently an MBA candidate at Chicago Booth, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship.Playing Small Moment Makeda grew up around people with big voices, so she struggled to find her own voice and her own space while growing up. When Makeda got her first job, she was so excited to be picked for the position that she settled for the salary they offered her, even though her father had taught her not to do that.The Wake Up Call Makeda attended Wellesley College - an all women college - and she found it very empowering.  A genuine sisterhood at the College allowed students to speak up and have a voice.  It was an environment where women valued women and pushed each other in a healthy way.  There was no room for backstabbing or catty attitude, so the community spirit was engrained in them.  This environment has shaped how Makeda has lived her life.Style of Leadership Makeda has had to get more forceful in her leadership. Her approach to life has always been to ‘live and let live’. Makeda found herself giving people space to grow, learn, and do; then bringing them in at the end to see what they need. Well, that had to change so she has begun leading with conviction and remaining the ‘calm in the storm’.What Are You Excited About? Makeda is excited about PinkThink’s new product, cStyle Bracelets that are codeable and wearable, for girls. The bracelet teaches girls how to code in a stylish way, which they can control.Leadership Practice Makeda believes in leading by example. Be the best person on your team and others will want to follow in your steps. You really need to have your leadership face and be the calm, steady leader.Book to Develop Leadership <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho</a>What Would You Change? Makeda would tell her younger self she would be fine. Just keep going because you can.Inspirational Quote “Listen to the mustn’ts. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the never-haves. Listen to the wont’s. Listen to me child. Anything can happen; anything can be.”Interview Links <a href="http://www.pinkthink.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pinkthink.org</a> Indiegogo: <a href="http://igg.me/at/cStyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://igg.me/at/cStyle</a> facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pinkthinkgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pinkthinkgirls</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/pinkthinkgirls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pinkthinkgirls</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkthinkgirls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pinkthinkgirls</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkthink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkthink</a>

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