This is the last episode of this epic podcast! I am moving on to do more impactful projects including a brand new podcast.  This is not a goodbye but an invitation to join me for my next epic podcast called Believe in Your Brilliance.  A weekly podcast that will help you believe in your brilliance through small action.  My door is always open for you! Please reach out anytime. Email me at - hello@prashadutra.com Sign up for my new weekly newsletter - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601ca36387671a2b8ee6883e My website - www.prashadutra.com DM me on Instagram @prashadutra

This is the last episode of this epic podcast! I am moving on to do more impactful projects including a brand new podcast.  This is not a goodbye but an invitation to join me for my next epic podcast called <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dUgQpoKZIDga0LurMSH9j?si=c741d0def38b4222" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Believe in Your Brilliance. </a> A weekly podcast that will help you believe in your brilliance through small action.  My door is always open for you! Please reach out anytime. Email me at - <a href="mailto:hello@prashadutra.com">hello@prashadutra.com</a> Sign up for my new weekly newsletter - <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601ca36387671a2b8ee6883e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601ca36387671a2b8ee6883e</a> My website - <a href="http://www.prashadutra.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.prashadutra.com</a> DM me on Instagram @prashadutra

All good things must come to an end

Your career is your responsibility and you have more control over it than you realize. Being in the driver's seat of your career can be overwhelming. To help you overcome EXACTLY that, we are talking to Richa Bansal, Founder and CEO, Pinkcareers + Sr. Advisor Corporate Strategy, Cistel. With ​​a Bachelors in Mechanical from IIT, Delhi, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and MBA from Rice University Richa has an extensive background in managing and growing her own career. With her organization Pinkcareers, Richa provides straightforward advice and coaching to help women pursue career success without feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty.  Listen now to learn how you can take charge of your career!    Follow Richa here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkcareers/ https://www.instagram.com/pinkcareers_/

Your career is your responsibility and you have more control over it than you realize. Being in the driver's seat of your career can be overwhelming. To help you overcome EXACTLY that, we are talking to Richa Bansal, Founder and CEO, Pinkcareers + Sr. Advisor Corporate Strategy, Cistel. With ​​a Bachelors in Mechanical from IIT, Delhi, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and MBA from Rice University Richa has an extensive background in managing and growing her own career. With her organization Pinkcareers, Richa provides straightforward advice and coaching to help women pursue career success without feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty.  Listen now to learn how you can take charge of your career!  Follow Richa here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkcareers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkcareers/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkcareers_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/pinkcareers_/</a>

Episode 137: How to take charge of your STEM career without feeling guilty or overwhelmed?

 Stephanie Espy joins me for a quick lunch chat to discuss all about her upcoming keynote at this year's Wonder Women in STEM 2021 Online Conference. July 25th Stephanie will open day 2 of our event and we are super excited to hear all about this amazing topic. Join us on July 21st at 12:30pm EST for this amazing chat. Get your tickets to the event at Wonder Women In STEM 2021 to meet many more role models like Stephanie, 35+ sessions, meet people from around the world, connect with growth opportunities and so much more! wonderwomeninstem.com

Stephanie Espy joins me for a quick lunch chat to discuss all about her upcoming keynote at this year's Wonder Women in STEM 2021 Online Conference. July 25th Stephanie will open day 2 of our event and we are super excited to hear all about this amazing topic. Join us on July 21st at 12:30pm EST for this amazing chat. Get your tickets to the event at Wonder Women In STEM 2021 to meet many more role models like Stephanie, 35+ sessions, meet people from around the world, connect with growth opportunities and so much more! <a href="http://wonderwomeninstem.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wonderwomeninstem.com</a>

Episode 136 : How Can You Define STEM for Yourself

Big Announcement - Listen Now!! Follow my new adventures on IG @prashadutra.

Big Announcement - Listen Now!! Follow my new adventures on IG <a href="http://www.instagram.com/prashadutra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@prashadutra.</a>

Episode 135: I Quit My Job

Caitlin Hirschler is a materials engineer from Georgia Tech, currently working in world's largest wire and cable manufacturer Prysmian Group and is a LGBTQ community advocate inside and outside of STEM.  The PRIDE month means more than rainbow washing for Caitlin and they shares all about how we can all become more inclusive and accommodating of the LGBTQ community.  Caitlin bravely opens up about their challenges while coming out in college, how they managed to build a successful STEM career while dealing with disabilities and how they thinks STEM can do a better job of celebrating and inculcating the values of PRIDE in their organizations.  Listen now to this amazing conversation! Caitlin uses She/They pronouns interchangeably.  Follow Caitlin and their work here: https://instagram.com/caitlinhirschler?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hirschler

Caitlin Hirschler is a materials engineer from Georgia Tech, currently working in world's largest wire and cable manufacturer Prysmian Group and is a LGBTQ community advocate inside and outside of STEM.  The PRIDE month means more than rainbow washing for Caitlin and they shares all about how we can all become more inclusive and accommodating of the LGBTQ community.  Caitlin bravely opens up about their challenges while coming out in college, how they managed to build a successful STEM career while dealing with disabilities and how they thinks STEM can do a better job of celebrating and inculcating the values of PRIDE in their organizations.  Listen now to this amazing conversation! Caitlin uses She/They pronouns interchangeably.  Follow Caitlin and their work here: <a href="https://instagram.com/caitlinhirschler?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/caitlinhirschler?utm_medium=copy_link</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hirschler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hirschler</a>

Episode 134: How To Celebrate Our Differences In STEM (PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL)

In this episode, Romila Rout will share how she grew her career as a signals engineer in the US. Romila is an electrical engineer from UT Dallas, working full-time in the semiconductor industry and has grown a very cool IG page filled with colors and life!! Listen now to learn how you can build you can break stereotypes while excelling at your STEM career. The key points we discussed here are: 1. Romila's STEM story 2. Her best advice to anyone starting in the STEM workforce as a minority.  3. Her one tip on how to create a good work life balance and how to set boundaries.  4. How her profession allowed her a traveling and fun lifestyle.  Follow Romila on IG and linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/romila-rout-493815100 https://instagram.com/romila_rout?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode, Romila Rout will share how she grew her career as a signals engineer in the US. Romila is an electrical engineer from UT Dallas, working full-time in the semiconductor industry and has grown a very cool IG page filled with colors and life!! Listen now to learn how you can build you can break stereotypes while excelling at your STEM career. The key points we discussed here are: 1. Romila's STEM story 2. Her best advice to anyone starting in the STEM workforce as a minority.  3. Her one tip on how to create a good work life balance and how to set boundaries.  4. How her profession allowed her a traveling and fun lifestyle.  Follow Romila on IG and linkedin <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/romila-rout-493815100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/romila-rout-493815100</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/romila_rout?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/romila_rout?utm_medium=copy_link</a>

Episode 133: Breaking Stereotypes While Excelling At STEM

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions on self harm and suicide if this is triggering please avoid tuning in. CONFIDENCE SPECIAL You are not born with confidence. Confidence is a muscle and if you work on it you can build it up! In this episode, we are talking to Janelle Lynnae, Founder of Next Level Confident, a keynote speaker, confidence coach and a podcaster. Jenelle helps self-conscious women become self- assured.  With her coaching business and her company she started this movement to help women overcome their limitations, become clear on their purpose &amp; take the risks necessary to live a life they are proud of. Listen now to learn how you can build your confidence muscle too! In this conversation we discuss: Janelle's story and struggles.  What confidence is NOT? How to rewire your brian with affirmations? How to uncover your deepest limiting beliefs? My favorite technique to start building your confidence. My suggestions on how to continue to be more confident in STEM &amp; beyond. Follow Janelle using the links below: https://www.nextlevelconfident.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellelynnae/  https://www.instagram.com/janelle_lynnae/?hl=en

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions on self harm and suicide if this is triggering please avoid tuning in. CONFIDENCE SPECIAL You are not born with confidence. Confidence is a muscle and if you work on it you can build it up! In this episode, we are talking to Janelle Lynnae, Founder of Next Level Confident, a keynote speaker, confidence coach and a podcaster. Jenelle helps self-conscious women become self- assured.  With her coaching business and her company she started this movement to help women overcome their limitations, become clear on their purpose &amp; take the risks necessary to live a life they are proud of. Listen now to learn how you can build your confidence muscle too! In this conversation we discuss: Janelle's story and struggles.  What confidence is NOT? How to rewire your brian with affirmations? How to uncover your deepest limiting beliefs? My favorite technique to start building your confidence. My suggestions on how to continue to be more confident in STEM &amp; beyond. Follow Janelle using the links below: <a href="https://www.nextlevelconfident.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nextlevelconfident.com/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellelynnae/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellelynnae/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janelle_lynnae/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/janelle_lynnae/?hl=en</a>

Episode 132: How to build your confidence muscle in STEM

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SPECIAL From being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder to successfully defending her thesis during a global pandemic, Kimberly Fiock (Feeock) has set an example for what’s possible when you find ways to manage your mental health. Kimberly has a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from UT Dallas and a Master of Science in Pathology from the University of Iowa. She is currently pursing PhD in Experimental Pathology at the University of Iowa. She works as a graduate assistant for the Iowa NeuroBank Core, a brain tissue and stem cell repository at the University of Iowa. She also serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, where she advocates and supports abused and neglected children as they navigate the foster care system.  She runs an interesting IG account called thepathphd to talk all things pathology and mental health.  In this episode, we will discuss Kimberly’s STEM story and how she thinks we can improve and manage our mental health in STEM.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SPECIAL From being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder to successfully defending her thesis during a global pandemic, Kimberly Fiock (Feeock) has set an example for what’s possible when you find ways to manage your mental health. Kimberly has a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from UT Dallas and a Master of Science in Pathology from the University of Iowa. She is currently pursing PhD in Experimental Pathology at the University of Iowa. She works as a graduate assistant for the Iowa NeuroBank Core, a brain tissue and stem cell repository at the University of Iowa. She also serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, where she advocates and supports abused and neglected children as they navigate the foster care system.  She runs an interesting IG account called thepathphd to talk all things pathology and mental health.  In this episode, we will discuss Kimberly’s STEM story and how she thinks we can improve and manage our mental health in STEM.

Episode 131: How to manage your mental health in STEM

WATCH THIS MOM STEM!!  From engineering to manufacturing to R&amp;D and all the way to becoming a strategic marketing professional, our guest today Paula Garcia Todd has manuvered her career in STEM very carefully and efficiently. In this interview, we will get to know Paula's STEM story and her best advice on how to strategically manuever your own career in STEM.  Amongst many things, Paula is an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, a mom of 3, a STEM education advocate and a community trailblazer. Join us for this amazing conversation and learn how to curate your own path in STEM &amp; beyond.  In this episode we discussed:  1. Paula's STEM story 2. How she got her first promotion in STEM 3. How she authentically pursued her curiosity and ambition in her career 4. How she got into STEM advocacy 5. Her best advice to help you believe in your brilliance and STEM &amp; beyond  Follow Paula here: www.watchmestem.com www.instagram.com/watchmestem

WATCH THIS MOM STEM!! From engineering to manufacturing to R&amp;D and all the way to becoming a strategic marketing professional, our guest today Paula Garcia Todd has manuvered her career in STEM very carefully and efficiently. In this interview, we will get to know Paula's STEM story and her best advice on how to strategically manuever your own career in STEM. Amongst many things, Paula is an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, a mom of 3, a STEM education advocate and a community trailblazer. Join us for this amazing conversation and learn how to curate your own path in STEM &amp; beyond. In this episode we discussed: 1. Paula's STEM story 2. How she got her first promotion in STEM 3. How she authentically pursued her curiosity and ambition in her career 4. How she got into STEM advocacy 5. Her best advice to help you believe in your brilliance and STEM &amp; beyond Follow Paula here: <a href="http://www.watchmestem.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.watchmestem.com</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/watchmestem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/watchmestem</a>

Episode 130: How to strategically curate your career in STEM

Few quick steps to start facing any crisis that comes your way! With India and the rest of world back in the grip of COVID-19, its essential we talk about this important and urgent skill for minorities in STEM and beyond.   Call to action: Send this quick and sincere message to your colleagues and friends in COVID hot spots - "Hi {first name}, Heard about the devastation and the COVID crisis in your region and wanted to reach out and extend my support. I hope your family is doing ok. Please let me know how I can support you in this tough time."   Help COVID-19 efforts in India: https://pmcares.gov.in/en/ https://give2asia.org/covid-19-pandemic-response-india/  https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate   I am here to help, please schedule a chat with me if you like: https://calendly.com/prashadutra/how-can-i-help

Few quick steps to start facing any crisis that comes your way! With India and the rest of world back in the grip of COVID-19, its essential we talk about this important and urgent skill for minorities in STEM and beyond. Call to action: Send this quick and sincere message to your colleagues and friends in COVID hot spots - "Hi {first name}, Heard about the devastation and the COVID crisis in your region and wanted to reach out and extend my support. I hope your family is doing ok. Please let me know how I can support you in this tough time." Help COVID-19 efforts in India: <a href="https://pmcares.gov.in/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pmcares.gov.in/en/</a> <a href="https://give2asia.org/covid-19-pandemic-response-india/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://give2asia.org/covid-19-pandemic-response-india/</a> <a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate</a> I am here to help, please schedule a chat with me if you like: <a href="https://calendly.com/prashadutra/how-can-i-help" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/prashadutra/how-can-i-help</a>

Episode 129 - How To Conquer Any Crisis With Confidence

A weekly podcast to help you navigate your Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Mathematica careers with utmost confidence! A show where you’ll learn strategize, tools and advice from expert guests and your lovely host Prasha S Dutra about how to believe in your brilliance &amp; conquer the world of male dominated careers. Learn how to live a well rounded life in STEM &amp; beyond!

I love that these are short and very informative for something in STEM.

Straight to the point!!

These ladies are great inspiration and representation for women in STEM!

So Inspired

Her Stem Story

Presenting our Moms in STEM series! In this series, we will learn how women are maneuvering their career path in STEM! Brought to you by our AmorSui Clothing, this 4 episode series will highlight moms in STEM.   Born in Portugal, Raquel Nuno and her family moved to the US when she was 11. Raquel was always interested in science but life had other plans and she joined the US Air force, supported her family when her father fell sick and after the air force, found her way into STEM through community colleges in LA. Today she is working on her PhD in Planetary Geology at UCLA and is working on NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. She has two sons and both were born during her grad school years. Listen to this episode to learn more about her INCREDIBLE STEM story.  Links:   https://www.instagram.com/thespacegeologist/https://twitter.com/RaquelNunohttp://raquelnuno.com/   Sponsored by    https://amorsuiclothing.com

Presenting our Moms in STEM series! In this series, we will learn how women are maneuvering their career path in STEM! Brought to you by our AmorSui Clothing, this 4 episode series will highlight moms in STEM.   Born in Portugal, Raquel Nuno and her family moved to the US when she was 11. Raquel was always interested in science but life had other plans and she joined the US Air force, supported her family when her father fell sick and after the air force, found her way into STEM through community colleges in LA. Today she is working on her PhD in Planetary Geology at UCLA and is working on NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. She has two sons and both were born during her grad school years. Listen to this episode to learn more about her INCREDIBLE STEM story. Links:   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespacegeologist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thespacegeologist/</a><a href="https://twitter.com/RaquelNuno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RaquelNuno</a><a href="http://raquelnuno.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://raquelnuno.com/</a>   Sponsored by    <a href="https://amorsuiclothing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amorsuiclothing.com</a>

Episode 53: The Space Geologist 

Please use the link below to learn how you can become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in every aspect of your life. https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June around the world. It’s rooted in the US and it is organized to mark the achievements of LGBTQ community. You can read more about it at the Library of Congress website.   Our guest today is Vishakha Mallya, a computer scientist, a model, an aspiring Venture Capitalist and is breaking many stereotypes through her work. She identifies as a pansexual individual, which makes her a triple minority in STEM. Vishakha currently is a contractual consultant to startups all over the world and has an internship at PROS, an AI-powered e-commerce algorithmic strategy firm in Houston, TX and is completing her degree. Listen to learn more about her amazing stem story. Links: IG: https://instagr.am/VishakhaMallya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtThIjmC7VJx9VH9oGuYIQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VishakhaMallya Support Us Our New Merchandize Store:  geniuslabgear.com/herstemstory Patreon: www.patreon.com/herstemstory

Please use the link below to learn how you can become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community in every aspect of your life. <a href="https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/Resources/LGBTQIA-Resources</a> Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June around the world. It’s rooted in the US and it is organized to mark the achievements of LGBTQ community. You can read more about it at the <a href="https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library of Congress website</a>. Our guest today is Vishakha Mallya, a computer scientist, a model, an aspiring Venture Capitalist and is breaking many stereotypes through her work. She identifies as a pansexual individual, which makes her a triple minority in STEM. Vishakha currently is a contractual consultant to startups all over the world and has an internship at PROS, an AI-powered e-commerce algorithmic strategy firm in Houston, TX and is completing her degree. Listen to learn more about her amazing stem story. Links: IG: <a href="https://instagr.am/VishakhaMallya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagr.am/VishakhaMallya</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtThIjmC7VJx9VH9oGuYIQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtThIjmC7VJx9VH9oGuYIQ</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/VishakhaMallya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/VishakhaMallya</a> Support Us Our New Merchandize Store: <a href="http://geniuslabgear.com/herstemstory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> geniuslabgear.com/herstemstory</a> Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/herstemstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/herstemstory</a>

Episode 60: A Computer Scientist, A Model & An Advocate

Our guest today is Dr. Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer, and research scientist, currently managing the Environmental Health program at Mote Marine Laboratory, where she investigates, designs, and implements strategies to alleviate manmade and natural impacts on the environment and human health. You may have seen her on Mythbusters the Search, Animal Outtakes, Awesome Planet, or as an expert on The Weather Channel. In this episode we talk about: 1. What is Environmental Engineering? 2. How &amp; why Tracy chose environmental engineering? 3. What her day at Mote Marine Laboratory looks like? 4. How did she get into mainstream Science Communication? 5. Her biggest advice for women in STEM. Links: Instagram - @inspectorplanet https://mote.org/staff/member/tracy-fanara  https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters-the-search/bios/tracy-fanara Register for our 2nd Birthday Party: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aaktHU41Q6SS0eK5rNl8RQ

Our guest today is Dr. Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer, and research scientist, currently managing the Environmental Health program at Mote Marine Laboratory, where she investigates, designs, and implements strategies to alleviate manmade and natural impacts on the environment and human health. You may have seen her on Mythbusters the Search, Animal Outtakes, Awesome Planet, or as an expert on The Weather Channel. In this episode we talk about: 1. What is Environmental Engineering? 2. How &amp; why Tracy chose environmental engineering? 3. What her day at Mote Marine Laboratory looks like? 4. How did she get into mainstream Science Communication? 5. Her biggest advice for women in STEM. Links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspectorplanet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram - @inspectorplanet</a> <a href="https://mote.org/staff/member/tracy-fanara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mote.org/staff/member/tracy-fanara</a> <a href="https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters-the-search/bios/tracy-fanara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters-the-search/bios/tracy-fanara</a> Register for our 2nd Birthday Party: <a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aaktHU41Q6SS0eK5rNl8RQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aaktHU41Q6SS0eK5rNl8RQ</a>

Episode 81: An Environmental Engineer & Research Scientist

Our guest today is Lakshmi Ramachandran completed her PhD in cell and molecular biology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, SUNY Buffalo. She passionately worked in drug discovery before facing some personal struggles, taking a break from science and then coming back after 2 yrs. Re-entry was more challenging then she expected and this forced her in the direction of advocating for women in STEM. Today she lives in Singapore &amp; is an author, a professional science communicator and a professional speaker. Lakshmi &amp; her husband also bravely rescued her neighborhood during India's worst floods in 2018. Let's talk to Lakshmi to uncover her amazing STEM story.    Links:   https://storiesinscience.org/2017/09/23/unconventional-yet-common-science-career-path/ Connect with Lakshmi: www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmiramachandranphd    Lakshmi's Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Roomies-Foodies-Cooking-Students-Abroad-ebook/dp/B0196UDNYE

Our guest today is Lakshmi Ramachandran completed her PhD in cell and molecular biology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, SUNY Buffalo. She passionately worked in drug discovery before facing some personal struggles, taking a break from science and then coming back after 2 yrs. Re-entry was more challenging then she expected and this forced her in the direction of advocating for women in STEM. Today she lives in Singapore &amp; is an author, a professional science communicator and a professional speaker. Lakshmi &amp; her husband also bravely rescued her neighborhood during India's worst floods in 2018. Let's talk to Lakshmi to uncover her amazing STEM story.  Links:  <a href="https://storiesinscience.org/2017/09/23/unconventional-yet-common-science-career-path/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://storiesinscience.org/2017/09/23/unconventional-yet-common-science-career-path/</a> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmiramachandranphd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Lakshmi: www.linkedin.com/in/lakshmiramachandranphd</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roomies-Foodies-Cooking-Students-Abroad-ebook/dp/B0196UDNYE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lakshmi's Book:</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roomies-Foodies-Cooking-Students-Abroad-ebook/dp/B0196UDNYE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Roomies-Foodies-Cooking-Students-Abroad-ebook/dp/B0196UDNYE</a>

Episode 46: A Brave Scientist & SciCommer

Ever wondered why media promotes gender stereotypes and how that affects our view of the world around us? Our guest today Nitasha Syed is a computer engineer in Silicon Valley. She couldn't figure out why women in the mainstream media were always boxed into stereotypes like 'popular, pretty girl' or the 'smart, ugly nerd'. She needed to break the notion that being good at one thing doesn't mean that you had to be bad at the other. So to showcase the beauty of intelligence, she created Unboxd - a digital platform that shares the voices of inspiring women who are changing our world. Listen to Nitsha's beautiful STEM story.   Links: https://www.instagram.com/beunboxd http://www.beunboxd.com  http://www.herstemstory.com

Ever wondered why media promotes gender stereotypes and how that affects our view of the world around us? Our guest today Nitasha Syed is a computer engineer in Silicon Valley. She couldn't figure out why women in the mainstream media were always boxed into stereotypes like 'popular, pretty girl' or the 'smart, ugly nerd'. She needed to break the notion that being good at one thing doesn't mean that you had to be bad at the other. So to showcase the beauty of intelligence, she created Unboxd - a digital platform that shares the voices of inspiring women who are changing our world. Listen to Nitsha's beautiful STEM story. Links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beunboxd/," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beunboxd</a> <a href="http://www.beunboxd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.beunboxd.com </a> <a href="http://www.herstemstory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.herstemstory.com</a>

Episode 48: Unboxing Stereotypes in STEM

Our guest today is Sowmya Purushothaman, a biophysicist &amp; a research fellow at UC Merced in California. She is women in STEM advocate and an advocate for equal education in India. Sowmya graduated with a Ph.D. from Imperial College London and completed a postdoc from Cambridge University. She works with a grassroots level non-profit called the STEM foundation in Banglore, India, to provide education for all. In this episode we discuss: 1) Sowmya's multidisciplinary research in membrane biophysics &amp; work in the field of Active Matter. 2) Her story of growing up in a civil unrest zone in Chattisgarh, India.  3) How her childhood shaped her life choices &amp; her advocacy work? 4) Her passion for equal education, science communication and gender advocacy in STEM. Listen now to Sowmya's inspiring STEM story.    Links:  https://www.sowmyapurushothaman.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmya-purushothaman-9a87a780 Sign Up For Our Upcoming Conference:   https://www.eventbrite.com/o/her-stem-story-is-a-weekly-women-in-stem-podcast-26539326901

Our guest today is Sowmya Purushothaman, a biophysicist &amp; a research fellow at UC Merced in California. She is women in STEM advocate and an advocate for equal education in India. Sowmya graduated with a Ph.D. from Imperial College London and completed a postdoc from Cambridge University. She works with a grassroots level non-profit called the STEM foundation in Banglore, India, to provide education for all. In this episode we discuss: 1) Sowmya's multidisciplinary research in membrane biophysics &amp; work in the field of Active Matter. 2) Her story of growing up in a civil unrest zone in Chattisgarh, India.  3) How her childhood shaped her life choices &amp; her advocacy work? 4) Her passion for equal education, science communication and gender advocacy in STEM. Listen now to Sowmya's inspiring STEM story.  Links:  <a href="https://www.sowmyapurushothaman.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sowmyapurushothaman.com/about</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmya-purushothaman-9a87a780" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmya-purushothaman-9a87a780</a> Sign Up For Our Upcoming Conference:  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/her-stem-story-is-a-weekly-women-in-stem-podcast-26539326901" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.eventbrite.com/o/her-stem-story-is-a-weekly-women-in-stem-podcast-26539326901</a>

Episode 72: A Biophysicist & An International STEMinist

Our guest today is Tori Quintana, she has a Bachelor of Science in Cellular &amp; Molecular Biology and is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Arizona. She is an enthusiastic scicommer on Instagram and an advocate for promoting STEM for women. In this episode we talk about: 1. How she got interested in Science? 2. How she overcame challenges during college? 3. Her tips for successful graduate school applications. 4. Her favorite resources for balancing school &amp; life.  Links: Tori's Instagram

Our guest today is Tori Quintana, she has a Bachelor of Science in Cellular &amp; Molecular Biology and is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Arizona. She is an enthusiastic scicommer on Instagram and an advocate for promoting STEM for women. In this episode we talk about: 1. How she got interested in Science? 2. How she overcame challenges during college? 3. Her tips for successful graduate school applications. 4. Her favorite resources for balancing school &amp; life.  Links: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/tinybutmightyscientist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tori's Instagram</a>

Episode 85: A Cellular & Molecular Biologist & Diversity Advocate

Our guest today is Lauren Hewitt, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Austin, Texas. Lauren is a science artist and creates beautiful embroidery hoops. She makes and sells embroidery hoops on her website and she is communicating neuroscience through her amazing art. She is a first-generation college graduate and her journey to pursuing her Ph.D. is very inspiring. In this episode we talk about:  What's her Ph.D. research work? How she graduated grad school debt free? How embroidery helped her mental health and became a side gig? How her family played an important role in her STEM journey? Her favorite advice to get over imposter syndrome.  At the end of the episode, we announce our wonderful GIVEAWAY with Lauren. Follow us on Instagram to learn more.  EDIT* During the interview Lauren mistakenly said that the human body has 5 billion neurons instead of 100 billion. Humans have 100 billion neurons, you can read more about them  here.* Links: www.instagram.com/Stitching_Hew www.twitter.com/ScienceHew Website: www.lthscience.com Get your copy of this amazing book;  Everyday Superheroes: Women In STEM Careers Follow us: www.instagram.com/herstemstory

Our guest today is Lauren Hewitt, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Austin, Texas. Lauren is a science artist and creates beautiful embroidery hoops. She makes and sells embroidery hoops on her website and she is communicating neuroscience through her amazing art. She is a first-generation college graduate and her journey to pursuing her Ph.D. is very inspiring. In this episode we talk about: <ol> <li>What's her Ph.D. research work?</li> <li>How she graduated grad school debt free?</li> <li>How embroidery helped her mental health and became a side gig?</li> <li>How her family played an important role in her STEM journey?</li> <li>Her favorite advice to get over imposter syndrome.</li> </ol> At the end of the episode, we announce our wonderful GIVEAWAY with Lauren. Follow us on Instagram to learn more.  EDIT* During the interview Lauren mistakenly said that the human body has 5 billion neurons instead of 100 billion. Humans have 100 billion neurons, you can read more about them <a href="https://www.brainfacts.org/In-the-Lab/Meet-the-Researcher/2018/How-Many-Neurons-Are-In-The-Brain-120418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>.* Links: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/Stitching_Hew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/Stitching_Hew</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ScienceHew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/ScienceHew</a> Website: <a href="http://www.lthscience.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lthscience.com</a> Get your copy of this amazing book; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1634891988/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Everyday+superheroes&amp;qid=1551347337&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Everyday Superheroes: Women In STEM Careers</a> Follow us: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/herstemstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/herstemstory</a>

Episode 67: A Neuroscientist & A Science Artist 

Our guests today is a couple that found love in STEM. Brianne Martin &amp; Fernando A Ceballos P.E are 2 engineers who met while serving the STEM community. Brianne has a BS Mechanical Engineer from Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi (after transferring from Marquette University 1000 miles away from home) &amp; is on the leadership team of a community non-profit.  Fernando has a BS Civil Engineer - Texas A&amp;M University (College Station), Professional Engineer. As 2 of the few Latinx Engineers, The Engineering Couple share about life, growth, and career through personal, professional, &amp; leadership development.   In this episode they both share honest, vulnerable, and triumphant accounts about their lives, work, and the impact they've made through their community leadership and ventures. We discuss: 1) What they both do for a living? 2) How they met during a STEM event? 3) How to be a supportive partner and be successful in STEM? 4) The ups and downs of being a couple in a high demanding career. Listen Now to celebrate this amazing couple and their STEM Love story!   Links: www.briannecmartin.com www.instagram.com/briannecmartin www.instagram.com/fdoceballos The People Engineer Podcast  Dealing With Lifestuff Podcast

Our guests today is a couple that found love in STEM. Brianne Martin &amp; Fernando A Ceballos P.E are 2 engineers who met while serving the STEM community. Brianne has a BS Mechanical Engineer from Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi (after transferring from Marquette University 1000 miles away from home) &amp; is on the leadership team of a community non-profit.  Fernando has a BS Civil Engineer - Texas A&amp;M University (College Station), Professional Engineer. As 2 of the few Latinx Engineers, The Engineering Couple share about life, growth, and career through personal, professional, &amp; leadership development. In this episode they both share honest, vulnerable, and triumphant accounts about their lives, work, and the impact they've made through their community leadership and ventures. We discuss: 1) What they both do for a living? 2) How they met during a STEM event? 3) How to be a supportive partner and be successful in STEM? 4) The ups and downs of being a couple in a high demanding career. Listen Now to celebrate this amazing couple and their STEM Love story! Links: <a href="http://www.briannecmartin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.briannecmartin.com</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/briannecmartin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/briannecmartin</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/fdoceballos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/fdoceballos</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/60O7udEN3GS9lfDMknzc2a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The People Engineer Podcast</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dealing-with-life-stuff/id1470149579?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dealing With Lifestuff Podcast</a>

Episode 101:How To Find Love In STEM

In this episode, Prasha introduces her January sub-series - How To Build Your Confidence Toolkit? Listen now to learn how you can cultivate long-lasting confidence in  2020. SPECIAL NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY Please leave us a review on iTunes and get FREE Links to Wonder Women in STEM 2019 Online conference. Everyone who does this will get the links! Just follow 3 steps: 1) Leave us a review on iTunes. 2)Take a screenshot  3) Email it to me at herstemstory@gmail.com.  4) I will reply with the links! :) Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics. 

In this episode, Prasha introduces her January sub-series - How To Build Your Confidence Toolkit? Listen now to learn how you can cultivate long-lasting confidence in  2020. SPECIAL NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY Please leave us a review on iTunes and get FREE Links to Wonder Women in STEM 2019 Online conference. Everyone who does this will get the links! Just follow 3 steps: 1) Leave us a review on iTunes. 2)Take a screenshot  3) Email it to me at <a href="mailto:herstemstory@gmail.com">herstemstory@gmail.com. </a> 4) I will reply with the links! :) Email Prasha at <a href="mailto:herstemstory@gmail.com">herstemstory@gmail.com</a> with any questions and suggestions for future topics.

Episode 93: Why You Need To Build Your Confidence Toolkit

Our guest today is "The Fairy God Mother of SciCommers", Christine Liu. Christine is the co-founder of Two-Photon Art, a science-art online store and the founder of The STEM Squad, an online community to support and promote people who identify with a historically marginalized gender.   Currently a 5th year PhD candidate at UC Berkeley in Neuroscience. Christine graduated with a Biology and Psychology double major from the University of Oregon in 2014. Her organizations and outreach work focuses on promoting Science and scientists. With her work, she issues micro-grants, creates resources and artfully promotes inclusion in STEM across her 15k plus social media following. Listen to Christine's amazing STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1) Christine's experiences of growing up as a first-generation immigrant in America. 2) How she paid for school and found a way to make STEM accessible for herself through budgeting and planning? 3) How she's using her love for art to advocate that science is for everyone? 4) How does she think we all can make STEM inclusive? 5) Finally, how is she using her platform to advocate and amplify for marginalized voices?   Links: www.twitter.com/christineliuart, www.instagram.com/christineliuart

Our guest today is "The Fairy God Mother of SciCommers", Christine Liu. Christine is the co-founder of <a href="http://www.twophotonart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two-Photon Art</a>, a science-art online store and the founder of <a href="http://www.thestemsquad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The STEM Squad</a>, an online community to support and promote people who identify with a historically marginalized gender.   Currently a 5th year PhD candidate at UC Berkeley in Neuroscience. Christine graduated with a Biology and Psychology double major from the University of Oregon in 2014. Her organizations and outreach work focuses on promoting Science and scientists. With her work, she issues micro-grants, creates resources and artfully promotes inclusion in STEM across her 15k plus social media following. Listen to Christine's amazing STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1) Christine's experiences of growing up as a first-generation immigrant in America. 2) How she paid for school and found a way to make STEM accessible for herself through budgeting and planning? 3) How she's using her love for art to advocate that science is for everyone? 4) How does she think we all can make STEM inclusive? 5) Finally, how is she using her platform to advocate and amplify for marginalized voices? Links: <a href="Www.twitter.com/christineliuart," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/christineliuart,</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/christineliuart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/christineliuart</a>

Episode 62: A Neuroscientist, Artist & A Community Leader

Mini-Series: Men Supporting Women in STEM Gender equality needs both genders to work together. I am grateful for the men who pushed me to pursue STEM and excel at STEM. From my father, my thesis professor, men who hired me, men who promoted me to my husband who supports all my career goals. There are some amazing men who are supporting and promoting girls to join STEM. I wanted to interview some of my favorite MEN IN STEM to learn about them and what they think both genders can do to effectively close the gender gap.  With a 4 1/2-year-old daughter, women in STEM is a critical part of Jonathan's life. Our guest today, Jonathan Gerlach is an educator, STEMnist and a keynote speaker. He gives keynotes globally and in every keynote highlights his daughter and the need to inspire and empower more girls in STEM activities. As a STEM advocate, he leads the #STEM4All twitter chat. Jonathan believes that STEM is about connections and he tries to connect everyone to the amazing girls &amp; women who are changing our world. Listen now to learn more about Jonathan's wonderful story. Links: www.GE-STEM.com www.twitter.com/STEMigo

Mini-Series: Men Supporting Women in STEM Gender equality needs both genders to work together. I am grateful for the men who pushed me to pursue STEM and excel at STEM. From my father, my thesis professor, men who hired me, men who promoted me to my husband who supports all my career goals. There are some amazing men who are supporting and promoting girls to join STEM. I wanted to interview some of my favorite MEN IN STEM to learn about them and what they think both genders can do to effectively close the gender gap.  With a 4 1/2-year-old daughter, women in STEM is a critical part of Jonathan's life. Our guest today, Jonathan Gerlach is an educator, STEMnist and a keynote speaker. He gives keynotes globally and in every keynote highlights his daughter and the need to inspire and empower more girls in STEM activities. As a STEM advocate, he leads the #STEM4All twitter chat. Jonathan believes that STEM is about connections and he tries to connect everyone to the amazing girls &amp; women who are changing our world. Listen now to learn more about Jonathan's wonderful story. Links: <a href="http://www.GE-STEM.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.GE-STEM.com</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/STEMigo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/STEMigo</a>

Episode 39: Educator, Advocate & A Father

Today's story falls in the STEMM category because traditional STEM fields don't include medicine in them. But women in medicine are equally important and are doing phenomenal work and have super inspiring stories! Today we are excited to showcase a story of an exceptional medical doctor. Our guest today is Dr. Renee Paro, a third-generation Mexican American girl who is the first in her family to ever become a doctor. Renee has a BS in Biochemistry from Arizona State University, MD from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, she did her Pediatric residency (3 years) and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Stanford Children’s Hospital. She is also double board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. Renee is also a non-profit founder, mother of two, a podcaster, a wife and an Instagram influencer with 15k plus following. She inspires women to live their best life possible. With their nonprofit Doctor Vegetable, Renee and her husband are promoting a healthier lifestyle for kids. In this episode we discuss: 1) Why she pursued and loves medicine? 2) Her journey through medical school. 3) What motivates her to do so many different things? 4) How she manages it all while raising a family? 5) What is Doctor Vegetable all about?   Links: IG -@drreneeparo www.reneeparo.com Reconciling Medicine Podcast https://www.reneeparo.com/reconciling-medicine-podcast Support Us: https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story https://www.patreon.com/herstemstory https://www.herstemstory.com

Today's story falls in the STEMM category because traditional STEM fields don't include medicine in them. But women in medicine are equally important and are doing phenomenal work and have super inspiring stories! Today we are excited to showcase a story of an exceptional medical doctor. Our guest today is Dr. Renee Paro, a third-generation Mexican American girl who is the first in her family to ever become a doctor. Renee has a BS in Biochemistry from Arizona State University, MD from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, she did her Pediatric residency (3 years) and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Stanford Children’s Hospital. She is also double board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. Renee is also a non-profit founder, mother of two, a podcaster, a wife and an Instagram influencer with 15k plus following. She inspires women to live their best life possible. With their nonprofit Doctor Vegetable, Renee and her husband are promoting a healthier lifestyle for kids. In this episode we discuss: 1) Why she pursued and loves medicine? 2) Her journey through medical school. 3) What motivates her to do so many different things? 4) How she manages it all while raising a family? 5) What is Doctor Vegetable all about? Links: IG <a href="mailto:-@drreneeparo">-@drreneeparo</a> <a href="http://www.reneeparo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.reneeparo.com</a> Reconciling Medicine Podcast <a href="https://www.reneeparo.com/reconciling-medicine-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reneeparo.com/reconciling-medicine-podcast</a> Support Us: <a href="https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/herstemstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/herstemstory</a> <a href="https://www.herstemstory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.herstemstory.com</a>

Episode 66: A Pediatric Cardiologist & A Non Profit Founder

In this episode, we will cover 5 major takeaways that I have learned after interviewing 100+ people and mainly women in STEM. I will elaborate on: 1) How you can combat your anxiety about your career? 2) One thing we don't realize about Pivoting in STEM. 3) The power of community &amp; what it can do for you? 4) Why you should attend our upcoming Wonder Women in STEM 2019, Online Conference? Links Register for the conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonder-women-in-stem-2019-tickets-71223237621?aff=ebdssbeac

In this episode, we will cover 5 major takeaways that I have learned after interviewing 100+ people and mainly women in STEM. I will elaborate on: 1) How you can combat your anxiety about your career? 2) One thing we don't realize about Pivoting in STEM. 3) The power of community &amp; what it can do for you? 4) Why you should attend our upcoming Wonder Women in STEM 2019, Online Conference? Links Register for the conference:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonder-women-in-stem-2019-tickets-71223237621?aff=ebdssbeac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonder-women-in-stem-2019-tickets-71223237621?aff=ebdssbeac</a>

Episode 71: 5 Things I Learnt From 100+ STEMinists

In this episode, Prasha will share how you to build your very own HABIT KIT &amp; how to stick with your habits. Listen now to learn how to build your personalized HABIT KIT! To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at herstemstory@gmail.com with any questions and suggestions for future topics.

In this episode, Prasha will share how you to build your very own HABIT KIT &amp; how to stick with your habits. Listen now to learn how to build your personalized HABIT KIT! To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming <a href="https://mailchi.mp/1447ce800ab6/conqueryourcareer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:1 Coaching Program</a>. Email Prasha at <a href="mailto:herstemstory@gmail.com">herstemstory@gmail.com</a> with any questions and suggestions for future topics.

Episode 99: How To Build Your Habit kit

This episode is dedicated to Elizabeth's late mother-in-law Jeanne Lamb. May she rest in peace.  Our guest today is Elizabeth Delery, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at LSU Health Sciences Center, she studies the neurobiological interactions of alcohol, opioids, &amp; pain. She has B.S. Biology &amp; Psychology, pre-med concentration and a  Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, microbiology/immunology. She is a science communicator on Instagram and shares her life and science passionately!   In this episode we discuss: 1. Her Life in New Orleans? 2. How she is working to find a cure for Alcoholism? 3. How her dad inspired her to pursue science? 4. Elizabeth's best tips to get through Graduate School? 5. How she's using her Instagram to burst health myths?   Links: www.instagram.com/phdelery www.twitter.com/phdelery Follow Me: www.instagram.com/prasha_dutra www.instagram.com/herstemstory

This episode is dedicated to Elizabeth's late mother-in-law Jeanne Lamb. May she rest in peace.  Our guest today is Elizabeth Delery, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at LSU Health Sciences Center, she studies the neurobiological interactions of alcohol, opioids, &amp; pain. She has B.S. Biology &amp; Psychology, pre-med concentration and a  Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, microbiology/immunology. She is a science communicator on Instagram and shares her life and science passionately! In this episode we discuss: 1. Her Life in New Orleans? 2. How she is working to find a cure for Alcoholism? 3. How her dad inspired her to pursue science? 4. Elizabeth's best tips to get through Graduate School? 5. How she's using her Instagram to burst health myths? Links: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/phdelery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/phdelery</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/phdelery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/phdelery</a> Follow Me: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/prasha_dutra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/prasha_dutra</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/herstemstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/herstemstory</a>

Episode 89: A Neurobiologist & A Science Communicator

Celebrating Engineers' Week 2019, by interview women engineers from around the world. Today we are talking to a very special guest one of my college mates from India. Deepty is a backup &amp; DR engineer at an IT firm in India, she went to school for IT engineering and she has a very special passion project. She is one of the very few Indian woman Pakor athletes, and Bollywood stunt woman. Deepty is a fitness coach and a budding fitness entrepreneur! Listen to Deepti to learn more about her STRONG &amp; inspiring STEM Story.   Links;   Instagram:https://instagram.com/deepty_kim?utm_source=ig_profile_share&amp;igshid=q3bt0v9td4e     My page about fitness that I have just started: https://instagram.com/knowfitt?utm_source=ig_profile_share&amp;igshid=1i4gdtpj5hfc0     YouTube  https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=3dTTqM-7pjc

Celebrating Engineers' Week 2019, by interview women engineers from around the world. Today we are talking to a very special guest one of my college mates from India. Deepty is a backup &amp; DR engineer at an IT firm in India, she went to school for IT engineering and she has a very special passion project. She is one of the very few Indian woman Pakor athletes, and Bollywood stunt woman. Deepty is a fitness coach and a budding fitness entrepreneur! Listen to Deepti to learn more about her STRONG &amp; inspiring STEM Story.   Links;   Instagram:<a href="https://instagram.com/deepty_kim?utm_source=ig_profile_share&amp;igshid=q3bt0v9td4e" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/deepty_kim?utm_source=ig_profile_share&amp;igshid=q3bt0v9td4e</a>     My page about fitness that I have just started: <a href="https://instagram.com/knowfitt?utm_source=ig_profile_share&amp;igshid=1i4gdtpj5hfc0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/knowfitt?utm_source=ig_profile_share&amp;igshid=1i4gdtpj5hfc0</a>     YouTube <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=3dTTqM-7pjc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=3dTTqM-7pjc</a>

Episode 42: The FIT Engineer

Our guest today is Cátia Bandeiras, who is completing her Ph.D. in Bioengineering in Portugal. She is using her engineering skills to bring STEM cell technology to the market faster. During her education on Cátia has traveled the world, starting out at a university in the Czech Republic, she made her way to the US as a transfer student at MIT. Cátia has combined her two passions Science and Travel through her unique blog. Listen to her international  STEM story.     In this episode we discuss: 1) Cátia's life in Lisbon, Portugal. 2) Challenges she overcame as a traveling woman in STEM? 3) How her research focuses on bringing STEM cell therapy to the market faster? 4) How she overcomes self-doubt in her career &amp; life? 5) Her unique SciComm work and partnership with IEEE Potentials?   Links: IG -@catiiabandeiras Twitter -@catiabandeiras www.Apulgarita.com Buy The Women in Science Tarot Decks Here shop.massivesci.com Support Us: https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story https://www.patreon.com/herstemstory https://www.herstemstory.com

Our guest today is Cátia Bandeiras, who is completing her Ph.D. in Bioengineering in Portugal. She is using her engineering skills to bring STEM cell technology to the market faster. During her education on Cátia has traveled the world, starting out at a university in the Czech Republic, she made her way to the US as a transfer student at MIT. Cátia has combined her two passions Science and Travel through her unique <a href="http://www.apulgarita.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>. Listen to her international  STEM story. In this episode we discuss: 1) Cátia's life in Lisbon, Portugal. 2) Challenges she overcame as a traveling woman in STEM? 3) How her research focuses on bringing STEM cell therapy to the market faster? 4) How she overcomes self-doubt in her career &amp; life? 5) Her unique SciComm work and partnership with IEEE Potentials? Links: IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catiabandeiras" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-@catiiabandeiras</a> Twitter -<a href="http://www.twitter.com/catiabandeiras" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@catiabandeiras</a> <a href="http://www.apulgarita.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Apulgarita.com</a> Buy The Women in Science Tarot Decks Here <a href="https://shop.massivesci.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shop.massivesci.com</a> Support Us: <a href="https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://geniuslabgear.com/collections/her-stem-story</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/herstemstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/herstemstory</a> <a href="https://www.herstemstory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.herstemstory.com</a>

Episode 68: An International Bioengineer & A Science &Travel Writer

Our guest today is Rochelle Gayle, an Assistant Project Manager (Construction Management) and Boutique Owner from Boston. She graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. She moved to the US from Jamaica when she was 14yrs old. Rochelle is a female leader in the male-dominated Construction Management industry, a leader who advocates for diversity, inclusion and improving the communities that the industry serves.   In this episode we discuss: 1) What does it mean to be a Construction Manager &amp; how she got interested in Civil Engineering? 2) How she adjusted in the US when she moved from Jamaica? 3) How she manages her fulltime job, her boutique, and her community advocacy? 4) How she gives back to the community &amp; supports diversity &amp; inclusion work? 5) Her advice to her 14 yr old self.   Guest Links:   Personal IG: www.instagram.com/rochelle_renee Website: www.reneestouch.com Expo IG: www.instagram.com/elitewomenexpo   Links To Our 2nd Annual Online Conference Sign Up For  Wonder Women in STEM 2019 Online Conference  Apply To Be A Speaker 

Our guest today is Rochelle Gayle, an Assistant Project Manager (Construction Management) and Boutique Owner from Boston. She graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University. She moved to the US from Jamaica when she was 14yrs old. Rochelle is a female leader in the male-dominated Construction Management industry, a leader who advocates for diversity, inclusion and improving the communities that the industry serves. In this episode we discuss: 1) What does it mean to be a Construction Manager &amp; how she got interested in Civil Engineering? 2) How she adjusted in the US when she moved from Jamaica? 3) How she manages her fulltime job, her boutique, and her community advocacy? 4) How she gives back to the community &amp; supports diversity &amp; inclusion work? 5) Her advice to her 14 yr old self. Guest Links: Personal IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rochelle_renee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/rochelle_renee</a> Website: <a href="http://www.reneestouch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.reneestouch.com</a> Expo IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/elitewomenexpo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/elitewomenexpo</a> Links To Our 2nd Annual Online Conference Sign Up For <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/her-stem-story-is-a-weekly-women-in-stem-podcast-26539326901?s=108763841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wonder Women in STEM 2019 Online Conference</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vi_K60PLu064zvOheV1UMYU2aOk5_DCHfauYKlBdgu0/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apply To Be A Speaker </a>

Episode 69: A Civil Engineer, Community Advocate & Fashion Entrepreneur

In this episode, Prasha will walk you through 3 simple ways to start conquering your career in STEM.  Prasha is proudly launching her Conquer Your Career BETA Calls, sign up to reserve your free call now:  https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&amp;appointmentType=12124575

In this episode, Prasha will walk you through 3 simple ways to start conquering your career in STEM.  Prasha is proudly launching her Conquer Your Career BETA Calls, sign up to reserve your free call now: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&amp;appointmentType=12124575" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&amp;appointmentType=12124575</a>

Episode 82: How To Conquer Your STEM Career

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