Her Stem Story
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratingsA monthly podcast to help you navigate your Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 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 & conquer the world of male dominated careers. Learn how to live a well rounded life in STEM & beyond!
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How to Accelerate Your Growth As A Tech Leader
March 24, 2024 23:17 - 35 minutes - 66.6 MBWomen hold only 14% of executive positions in STEM industries, and only 8% of STEM CEOs are women. Research shows that having women in leadership positions is crucial for promoting gender equality and advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. It is also important for innovation and our ability to build more lucrative businesses. The low number of women in leadership positions is a concern for rising talent and today we want to provide you with the right approach to ensure you don’t f...
How to get your first leadership role in STEM
March 08, 2024 20:58 - 59 minutes - 111 MBRicha Bansal is a leadership and job search coach with a decade of experience excelling in the corporate world on her own terms. She previously worked with Amazon, leading large-scale programs to help the company hire the best talent on earth, and with Schlumberger, leading a large engineering team to deliver multi-million dollar projects for global oilfield clients like ExxonMobil, Shell and BP. As one of the only women in the room for most of her career, Richa has seen first-hand the...
Finding Love, Purpose & Balance in STEM
February 15, 2024 17:35 - 57 minutes - 106 MBCelebrating Valentine's Day with the epic story of Hannah & Goose, who are both chemical engineers with experience working in pulp and paper manufacturing. After their now 2 year old daughter was born, they both left manufacturing to start their own businesses. Goose is a comprehensive wealth advisor and Hannah started a coaching and consulting business to support female engineers in male-dominated workplaces. Tune in to learn more about their LOVE IN STEM story, how they worked their wa...
How To Quit Your Toxic Job With Confidence
February 15, 2024 17:31 - 53 minutes - 100 MBAnupama is a quality professional who recently started a journey in confidence coaching. As someone who has always found fulfillment in listening without judgment and finding workable solutions, she is passionate about helping women navigate career crossroads and difficult workplace situations. Having walked a similar path of leaving roles that didn't serve her goals, she understands the power of choosing our own narratives and having control over life's chapters. Her time in various i...
How To Lead With Influence With Irina Stanescu
December 10, 2023 23:59 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBMeet Irina Stanescu, ex-Google, ex-Uber, engineering leader and coach. In this episode, she will share her STEM Story, how she learned to lead with influence, and how you can do the same in 2024. We will be discussing: - Irina's STEM Story - How she became an engineering leader and coach - What is influence and how to build it - How you can lead with influence in 2024 Follow Irina on Linkedin Subscribe to The Caring Techie
Diamonds to Diapers – Dialog with a scientist who charted a unique path in STEM
November 09, 2023 14:13 - 51 minutes - 116 MB VideoAfter over 14 months of hiatus.. On National STEM Day, I am excited to bring back.. The show that helped me find my life's mission. Her STEM Story IS BACK!! And our first guest is Jayshree Seth. Chief Science Advocate and Corporate Scientist at 3M. With a 30-year award-winning career in STEM. She holds 80 patents. Author of 3 books. Featured in a docuseries. TEDx Speaker. Jayshree is challenging stereotypes. Leading conversations for change...
All good things must come to an end
February 01, 2022 17:49 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBThis 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 - [email protected] Sign up for my new weekly newsletter - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60...
Episode 137: How to take charge of your STEM career without feeling guilty or overwhelmed?
August 08, 2021 18:57 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBYour 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...
Episode 136 : How Can You Define STEM for Yourself
July 23, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBStephanie 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 o...
Episode 135: I Quit My Job
July 22, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBBig Announcement - Listen Now!! Follow my new adventures on IG @prashadutra.
Episode 134: How To Celebrate Our Differences In STEM (PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL)
June 16, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 53.9 MBCaitlin 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 c...
Episode 133: Breaking Stereotypes While Excelling At STEM
June 14, 2021 14:15 - 45 minutes - 42.7 MBIn 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 min...
Episode 132: How to build your confidence muscle in STEM
May 23, 2021 22:37 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBTrigger 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...
Episode 131: How to manage your mental health in STEM
May 16, 2021 21:47 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBMENTAL 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 ...
Episode 130: How to strategically curate your career in STEM
May 09, 2021 16:07 - 45 minutes - 42.8 MBWATCH THIS MOM STEM!! From engineering to manufacturing to R&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. Joi...
Episode 129 - How To Conquer Any Crisis With Confidence
April 25, 2021 16:45 - 21 minutes - 20.7 MBFew 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. Ple...
Episode 128 - How Crytpo Currency Can Change Your Life
April 18, 2021 21:58 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBOne of the reasons why we need more women in STEM is to help bridge the income gap between men and women around the world. STEM jobs pay ~34% more than average job in the US & financial freedom that these jobs can afford can give women the opportunity to have a seat at all the tables. Our guest today, Nikki Beesetti is a crypto currency enthusiast, IG influencer and works full time as a Product Manager at a popular tech company. She is passionate about financial literacy for women and educ...
Episode 127- 3 Steps To Create Sustainable Success In STEM & Beyond
April 11, 2021 15:24 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBHer STEM Story is back with new branding, new opportunities to connect with the host & guests and brand new episodes! Join us for LIVE STREAM every Sunday, subscribe here to never miss a live episode. Check out our new website & nominate your favorite woman in STEM to be on the show : https://prashadutra.com/her-stem-story Follow us on IG & all socials at @prashadutra.
Episode 126: How to Balance Your PhD Life
December 18, 2020 16:48 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Chiung-Wei is a PhD chemistry student, a science blogger and a mom of two. She was born and raised in Taiwan where she completed her BS and MS in chemistry. Being a first generation immigrant, she strives to use her voice to help the world see a holistic side of a scientist who writes about science and family, and supports women through coaching. Her experience of being a PhD mom along with the popular notion that being a scientist comes at a cost of sa...
Episode 125 - How Diversity & Inclusion Can Improve Our Healthcare Systems
December 02, 2020 17:32 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by IBM MASTER THE MAINFRAME sign up before January 17th, 2020 to win prizes and meet top global employers - https://masterthemainframe.com/?utm_source=herstemstory&utm_medium=podcast In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversity in making healthcare systems work for minorities with Jocelyn Ashford, who leads the Patient Advocacy work in Transthyretin Amyloidosis. In her role, she actively advocates for the inclusion of the patient voice throughout ...
Episode 124: This Mathematician Is Helping Academics Be More Productive
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis episode is sponsored by IBM MASTER THE MAINFRAME sign up before January 17th, 2020 to win prizes and meet top global employers - https://masterthemainframe.com/?utm_source=herstemstory&utm_medium=podcast In this episode, I got to interview Toyin Alli, our very first woman in mathematics. She is a former McNair Scholar who received her PhD in Mathematics from the University of Alabama. She is now a full time Lecturer at the University of Georgia. Toyin started The Academic Societ...
Episode 123: Why women leave STEM careers - My TEDx has the answer to this
October 21, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBCheck out my TEDx video: https://youtu.be/kA08vfoZAJY Share this with your friends and family and email me your comments on [email protected].
Episode 123 - Creating Space For Women Of Color In STEM
October 07, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode , I got to interview Anna Ampaw, a PhD student, an emerging SciCommer and a passionate educator. She strives to share my knowledge and try to eliminate the idea of science being difficult. Growing up in different areas of Canada, she was usually one of the only few "dark-skinned" females in my classes, and then when she got into a science program in university, she saw the same thing. She would like to see this change and she would like to see more women of colour taking pos...
Episode 122 - Creating Space For Women Of Color In STEM
October 07, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode , I got to interview Anna Ampaw, a PhD student, an emerging SciCommer and a passionate educator. She strives to share my knowledge and try to eliminate the idea of science being difficult. Growing up in different areas of Canada, she was usually one of the only few "dark-skinned" females in my classes, and then when she got into a science program in university, she saw the same thing. She would like to see this change and she would like to see more women of colour taking pos...
Episode 121: How to Personalize Your STEM Success
September 23, 2020 10:07 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBToday, I am talking to Masha also known as Coding Blonde on Instagram. She is an entrepreneur, content creator, educator, ex-googler, stereotype challenger and a girl with big dreams and ambitions. She is the founder of Coding Blonde, a blog dedicated to empowering women in technology and breaking stereotypes. Masha’s mission is to empower Women in STEM to realise their unique potential, create fulfilling lives and have an impact that they’d like to have in this world. Listen now to le...
Episode 120- My STEM Story Part 3
September 09, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, I share three things: 1. How I got a job 8months before graduation? 2. How I got inspired to start HER STEM STORY? 3. How I secured my first TEDx? Follow my STEM story at @prashadutra Details of my TEDx at www.tedxwilsonpark.com
Episode 119- My STEM Story Part 2
September 02, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, I continue to share my STEM Story with you and how I came to the US for SAE Aero Design 2011 and how I failed MANY times as I made it to college and different stages of my life. Links: My Alma Maters: http://www.vit.edu https://www.uta.edu
Episode 118: How to Raise Venture Capital As An Immigrant Tech Founder
August 26, 2020 19:30 - 51 minutes - 38.7 MBSurbhi is the CEO and co-founder of Symbl.ai. At Symbl, she is building the programmable platform to empower developers to deploy conversational intelligence in their collaboration products and workflows. She co-founded Symbl (previously Rammer.ai) almost 2 years back and was a part of Techstars Seattle ’19 class, following which the company raised an early-stage venture round of 1.8M, just 6 months ago. She comes with a background in various technical and customer-obsessed roles across st...
Episode 117: My STEM Story Part 1
August 19, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMeet the host of HER STEM STORY in this 3 part mini series about who is Prasha and what is Her STEM Story. Follow Prasha on Instagram @prashadutra And send in any questions to [email protected].
How Miss America 2020 is changing mainstream stereotypes in STEM
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, I interview Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier who holds two degrees from Virginia Tech: Biochemistry and Systems Biology, is pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University. You know her from her showcase of the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide for her talent presentation. A First time Miss America competitor, won $73,675 in scholarship assistance through Miss America in 2019. Camille lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Camille's year of...
Episode 116: How Miss America 2020 is changing mainstream stereotypes in STEM
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, I interview Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier who holds two degrees from Virginia Tech: Biochemistry and Systems Biology, is pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy from Virginia Commonwealth University. You know her from her showcase of the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide for her talent presentation. A First time Miss America competitor, won $73,675 in scholarship assistance through Miss America in 2019. Camille lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Camille's year of...
Episode 115 - How To Become A Wonder Woman in STEM
August 05, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBI am still riding the excitement of this year's Wonder Women in STEM Online Conference 2020! This is the 3rd Annual online conference that I have hosted and every year it keeps getting bigger and more engaging. In this episode, I share with you 3 ways to become a Wonder Woman in STEM even if you missed the event. Come join us in 2021 NOW!!! Sign up for the waitlist to be the first one to get all the information: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f1c6828a7759a00280ebac3
114 Solo
July 15, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this solo episode, I will breakdown the 3 reasons why you are stuck in your STEM career and give you 3 exercises to start getting UNSTUCK right away!! Listen now but make sure you have notebook by your side. Attend this year's most engaging online conference on July 25-26th. GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR $99 ONLY NOW: Wonder Women in STEM 2020 Online Conference.
Episode 114: 3 Reasons Why You Are Stuck In Your STEM Career
July 15, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this solo episode, I will breakdown the 3 reasons why you are stuck in your STEM career and give you 3 exercises to start getting UNSTUCK right away!! Listen now but make sure you have notebook by your side. Attend this year's most engaging online conference on July 25-26th. GET EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR $99 ONLY NOW: Wonder Women in STEM 2020 Online Conference.
Episode 113: How This Civil Engineer Is Bringing Her Dreams To Life
July 08, 2020 22:27 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Mariah Peart, a recent graduate of a Master of Science in Civil Engineering Program from Georgia Southern University and a content creator on Instagram & Youtube. Listen now to learn about: 1. What got Mariah interested in Civil engineering? 2. How she uses lasers and drones in her civil engineering work? 3. Her experiences being a minority in most of her classrooms. 4. How she thinks we can make STEM more inclusive and diverse? Follow Mariah on...
Episode 112: What Are My Core Values & Why You Should Care?
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn the last few weeks, I have been thinking about how I can create sustainable change in my life and my business. This week I am excited to share my 4 core values and why you should care? My values are inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement and the leaders that led us through these challenging times. This time has taught us to think differently and do better with changing times. I am grateful to the people that have called me in, that have shared their knowledge with me and the author...
Episode 111: Why You Need A Personal Brand In STEM & How To Get Started
May 27, 2020 15:54 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, Cheryl Lau shares her STEM story and the importance of a personal brand in STEM and how you can get started. By day, Cheryl is an aspiring researcher in social welfare and an incoming Ph.D. student based in Hong Kong. By night, she's an online personal branding strategist who helps early-stage researchers and professionals develop an effective personal branding strategy so they can show up confidently on social media, create value-packed content, and make an impact both on...
Episode 110: How Finding My Superpower Changed My Life?
May 21, 2020 00:36 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn 2017, I was lost, anxious, complacent, and unhappy with my career. In this episode, I walk you through my story of discovering my superpower in STEM and how it changed my life. Find your own STEM Superpower now, TAKE THIS FREE QUIZ NOW!! Share your answers with me by sending me a message on Instagram.
Episode 109- Busting the supermom myth while fighting workplace discrimination during COVID19
May 13, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHappy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers around the world! In this mother's day special episode, you will learn how Neta Meidav’s tech-startup Vault Platform is fighting workplace discrimination against minorities especially during COVID-19 and why we need to also bust the myth around being a supermom. The truth is it's not realistic to have it all and as a mother of two daughters and as a daughter of women in STEM herself, she is opening about how mothers should get to decide how th...
Episode 108: 3 Simple Rules To Overcome Procrastination
May 06, 2020 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBI am sure you avoid tasks once in a while. I am sure you stress over deadlines because you avoided the said task. I am also sure that you want to make progress on your biggest goals and procrastination is a roadblock in the way. To help you remove this roadblock here are 3 simple rules to help you overcome procrastination and make progress towards your dreams. Listen NOW! This episode was inspired by these amazing books: My Gita by Devdutt Patnaik Atomic Habits by James Clear The...
Episode 108: 3 Simple Rules To Overcome Procastination
May 06, 2020 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBI am sure you avoid tasks once in a while. I am sure you stress over deadlines because you avoided the said task. I am also sure that you want to make progress on your biggest goals and procrastination is a roadblock in the way. To help you remove this roadblock here are 3 simple rules to help you overcome procrastination and make progress towards your dreams. Listen NOW! This episode was inspired by these amazing books: My Gita by Devdutt Patnaik Atomic Habits by James Clear The...
Episode 107: How To Start Working On Your Million Dollar Idea
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEver wondered how million-dollar ideas are built? Ever felt overwhelmed how many ideas you get every day? Ever wondered how to go from a dreamer to a founder? If yes, our guest Arjita Sethi is here to answer all those questions and more. Arjita is a serial entrepreneur and founder of not one but 3 startups. She has raised capital for her companies and created products that are changing the world and now starting another venture. Listen to Arjita's full story on our previous episode her...
Episode 106: How To Find Your Dream Opportunities In A Foreign Country
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMy international STEM story started with a flight from Bombay to Dallas in 2012. Since then, I have built a successful career in STEM. But being an international student and an immigrant wasn't always easy and at the time I wish this episode existed. This episode is dedicated to all the fabulous international students and first-generation immigrants. Learn how to find your dream opportunities anywhere your career takes you. Follow me on Instagram for daily mini-trainings - www.instagram...
Her STEM Story - Trailer
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBHer STEM Story is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping women navigate male-dominated professions and their high demanding careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields. Subscribe now for your weekly masterclass in all things confidence, time management, career planning, finding opportunities and to learn how to conquer your career! Twitter @herstemstory Instagram @herstemstory Email us [email protected] Follow the host - @prasha_dutra
Episode 104: 3 Steps To Planning Your STEM Career
March 02, 2020 23:24 - 9 minutes - 9.25 MBIn this episode, Prasha walks you through 3 easy steps to planning your career. For a limited time, Prasha is offering FREE 20min discovery calls. Sign up now to get a personal session with Prasha https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17617864&appointmentType=12124575
Episode 103: How To Build A STEM Business As A First Generation Immigrant
February 19, 2020 23:28 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBOur guest today is, Anastasia Kraft, CEO and co-founder of Xena Workwear. When Ana moved to the US from Germany, she worked as a project management consultant in construction, manufacturing and event planning projects. While she LOVED working in the manufacturing environment, there was one aspect Ana truly hated: her bulky and manly steel toe boots that made it impossible to dress professionally. After years of frustration she decided to solve this issue by designing and manufacturing fashi...
Episode 103: Engineer, Entrepreneur & Trailblazer
February 19, 2020 23:28 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBOur guest today is, Anastasia Kraft, CEO and co-founder of Xena Workwear. When Ana moved to the US from Germany, she worked as a project management consultant in construction, manufacturing and event planning projects. While she LOVED working in the manufacturing environment, there was one aspect Ana truly hated: her bulky and manly steel toe boots that made it impossible to dress professionally. After years of frustration she decided to solve this issue by designing and manufacturing fashi...
Episode 102: How To Love Yourself Fearlessly
February 17, 2020 22:42 - 7 minutes - 4 MBIn this episode, Prasha will share how you to build your very own LOVE YOURSELF FEARLESSLY & how it can help you in your career. Listen now to learn how to nurture your most important relationship. To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at [email protected] with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
Episode 102: How Self Love Can Boost Your Self Confidence
February 17, 2020 22:42 - 7 minutes - 4 MBIn this episode, Prasha will share how you to build your very own LOVE YOURSELF FEARLESSLY & how it can help you in your career. Listen now to learn how to nurture your most important relationship. To work with Prasha and Conquer Your Career in STEM, sign up for her upcoming 1:1 Coaching Program. Email Prasha at [email protected] with any questions and suggestions for future topics.
Episode 101: Finding Love in STEM
February 12, 2020 08:30 - 55 minutes - 26 MBOur guests today is a couple that found love in STEM. Brianne Martin & Fernando A Ceballos P.E are 2 engineers who met while serving the STEM community. Brianne has a BS Mechanical Engineer from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (after transferring from Marquette University 1000 miles away from home) & is on the leadership team of a community non-profit. Fernando has a BS Civil Engineer - Texas A&M University (College Station), Professional Engineer. As 2 of the few Latinx Engineers, ...