STEMming in Stilettos with Dr. Toshia
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -An entertaining and revealing podcast, highlighting some of the most badass minority women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) today. You are going to laugh, cry, shout, be inspired, and gain new knowledge from these amazing women. Hosted by award-winning STEM advocate, educator, strategist, mechanical engineer, and motivational speaker, Dr. Natoshia Anderson (Dr. Toshia), join us for an engaging, invigorating, motivational, and inspirational journey.
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Meet Chela' Wallace: It All Started with Hair...
March 26, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBEpisode Summary I cannot wait for you to meet Chela" Wallace. She is a brilliant chemist turned STEM educator and mentor. Her STEM story starts with wanting to understand what was happening to her Grandmother who was diagnosed with cancer and ultimately died from it when she was very young. This experience fueled her interest in finding a cure and in science sadly, though Chela didn't have a chance to explore science until her 7th-grade year in grade school when she met up with a teacher t...
Meet Orietta Verdugo: Part 2 Choosing Your Career Part 2
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSupport the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Orietta Verdugo: Shattering the STEM Ceiling!
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode Summary Orietta's STEM Story starts with a story about her not getting into preschool because couldn't count. But it also is a great illustration of her perseverance and her dad's love that he taught her to count. Her love of math began then and carried her through to Spain and around the world. I love that she never stopped. She is a true testament that STEM is universal and is for everyone. Orietta Verdugo Bio Orietta Verdugo is a distinguished business leader boasting two decad...
Meet Shehara Wooten, CFP: You Can Have Financial Freedom!
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome to 2024! Shehara's Career Transition to Financial Planning Shehara shared their educational and career journey, highlighting their struggles with reading and math that led them to a special school. Shehara's interest in problem-solving and STEM subjects led her to consider a career in accounting, but she ended up pursuing engineering. After five years of studying electrical engineering, Shehara switched careers and entered the financial services sector. Shehara's interest in persona...
Meet Angel Johnson:
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSupport the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Paris Berrian: Being Fearless and Following Your Dreams
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBSupport the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Josselyne Herman-Saccio: Being Unmessablewith Part 2
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe had to have a Part 2 Support the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Josselyne Herman-Saccio: Being Unmessablewith
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode Summary This is probably the episode I'd tell you myself that you need to listen to over and over again. Josselyne brings us into her world of being unmessablewith and how she got there. It's the world we all want to live in. We get to create it and live in it yall. Its there for us if we take the steps to do the work to get there. This one is a must-listen. Josselyne Herman Saccio Bio Josselyne Herman-Saccio has been leading transformative courses for more than 30 years. She ha...
Meet Liz Chaluisant: The Work of DEI is STILL Important; Upskilling and Being Yourself
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEpisode Summary 1) Liz did not picture herself being a part of the Navy, but when a great opportunity came along, she didn't hesitate to take it. 2) She was told that she wouldn't make it in the Navy because she's a woman and speaks with an accent. 3) She proved that person WRONG! She's made a career in the Navy. 4) She really believes in the good work that DEI is and is working both within and outside of her organization to ensure that DEI is enacted in an authentic way that will be benefi...
Meet Meredith Broussard: Computer Science, Chat GPT, and AI
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEpisode Summary Meredith Broussard is a computer scientist AND journalist. She has found a way to combine the two by using data to inform her writing (data journalist). She is on a mission to demystify technology and AI in particular. AI (artificial intelligence) isn't extraordinary, she says, "it's just math." She believes that Chat GPT is fun and innovative and like other technologies have some flaws to be worked out. Meredith Broussard Bio Data journalist Meredith Broussard is an ass...
Meet Andrea Miller: Schools, STEM, Partnerships and How to Do it RIGHT!!!
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBMeet Andrea Miller, Teacher, Instructional Coach, and STEMinist who is really trying to make a difference in the lives of students. She really trying to get STEM into the hands of students. STEM and schools shouldn't be hard and right now, it is. She is trying to break down barriers. I love the work that she is doing. If you want to learn more about what she's doing you can find more about her work here: STEM Provider Workshop (twelve12group.com) Support the Show. You can find out more in...
Meet Winnie Karanja: The Math Ain't Mathing, Representative Collective
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBEpisode Summary Winnie had an interest in STEM really early but didn't really know it was STEM. She loved math and working on building websites. She was self-taught for a long time. She progressed through school asking teachers for opportunities to learn more. She really wants to make the entry point to STEM seamless for minority women. Winnie Karanja Bio She is dedicated her career to pursuing racial and gender equity in STEM/closing the representation gap in STEM. She is the founder and...
10 Anniversary Celebration Episode!!!!!
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIt's been 10 years of STEMming in Stilettos yall! I cannot believe it. Here's a look back with me and Maria Johnson who was my co-host at the very beginning. We review the origin story of STEMming in Stilettos and many other things along the journey of where the podcast is today and how we got here. I hope you enjoy it. We will be celebrating all of August as we move into this new season. I sincerely want to thank all of the listeners for being ever so faithful in tuning in every month. T...
Meet Tai Goodwin: Tech, Marketing; That Marketing Team
May 16, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode Summary Technology is in everything and is everywhere. In this episode, with our guest Tai Goodwin of That Marketing Team, we learn that there is significant tech behind marketing online. Tai's background gave her insider knowledge of how to use tech to enhance marketing efforts. She leveraged her self-taught skills and talents to entrepreneurship. That Marketing Team will help you get your backend system together so that you can do what you do best. This was a fascinating conversat...
Meet Lauren Harter: Advocating for Yourself, Math, and VEX Robotics
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBEpisode Summary Lauren is the real deal when it comes to mathematics and integrating STEM. Her work with VEX Robotics ensures that the curriculum is designed to promote healthy STEM which means that it is integrated. She is and has always been a strong advocate for herself and for others. I love the work that she is doing with her doctoral studies and I believe it will have a lasting impact on the world of STEM. What can we say about VEX Robotics and the World Competition happening right no...
Meet Ursula Spencer: One Super Dope Nerd
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode Summary Ursula Spencer is a super dope nerd. She is a Black woman in STEM who has overcome all the -isms to lead her own company that serves kids all over the world. Early on in her career, she took ownership and wrote her own path. She is an entrepreneur and tech guru that is investing in our future through Dope Nerds and AR/VR. This episode takes the listener through some of her past experiences and give insight into why she feels so strongly about giving back to the community an...
Meet Angie Ogando: Being a Black Latina in STEM, Helping Others
April 04, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBEpisode Summary 1. Her experiences are sooooooooooooo familiar to me as a Black woman in STEM. 2. She has been able to use her experience to assist and help others in leadership and beyond. 3. She is proud to be from New Jersey and to have been educated in New Jersey. Angie Ogando Bio Angie Ogando received the following degrees from NJIT – a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 2002 and an MBA degree in 2011. She provides insight into conflict resolution, corporate values alignment, miss...
Meet Atiyah Harmon: The Beauty of Math, Instilling Math Confidence in Black Girls is the Work.
March 21, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBEpisode Summary Atiyah has always loved math. It's in her DNA. She would go to the store and count out her change at the checkout line. Her math abilities led her to private school. She learned to navigate two different worlds, private school, and the real world. She's always wanted to inform the world using math. Black Girls Love Math is a labor of love to give girls a firm foundation and positive math identity. She has taken her love, life, career, and experiences and used them to assist ...
Meet Winnie Karanja:
March 14, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBSupport the show You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.com STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Sans Thakur: The Effects of the Pandemic on Women in the Workplace
March 07, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode Summary There is so much to be said about the topic we discussed in the episode. Sans makes some great points as it relates to what happened to women during the pandemic. People are NOT really talking about this issue. It is important. Women were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Many women had to leave jobs they loved to care for their children and this is sometimes with a partner in the home. Women across the world had to make hard choices that oftentimes led to great sa...
Meet Shane Woods: Girlstart
February 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBEpisode Summary Shane Woods is a woman in STEM advocate. She believes in equity and diversity in STEM and wants to be STEM be equitable across all stations in life. Her experience as a Black woman in STEM and as a teacher has taught her how to advocate for all in STEM. She is thoughtful and mindful of the experiences that children are having in school and has sought to be an answer to the problem. Girl Start is a blessed organization to have her at the helm. Shane Woods Bio Shane is Girlst...
One Word for 2023
January 31, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode Summary Intentional is my one word to focus on this year. I read Jon Gordon's book, One Word That Will Change Your Life. It is a great read. It talks about focusing on one word instead of making resolutions or goals for the year. Focus on one word for the year. Define that word and focus on what it means you are doing during this year. Book website: https://jongordon.com/books/one-word/ Intentional means “to be done by design. This stresses that there is an awareness of an end to...
Meet Dr. Muhsinah Morris: Into the Metaverse
January 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBEpisode Summary 1) Her STEM Story started with her brother's disability and her wanting to understand it and try to find a way to assist in making his life easier. 2) She has been able to bring her STEM education and her imaginative and creative nature to her work. 3) She has taught high school and at the collegiate level. She loves working with students to understand how the brain works. It is her life's work. 4) She has been able to pair Maker Spaces and Chemistry together and now the M...
Meet Dr. Claire Green-Forde: Helping Us Help Ourselves
January 03, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode Summary In this episode of STEMming in Stilettos, Dr. Claire and I discuss mental help and its effects on women of color. This conversation touched on the trauma of the Black and Brown communities and how we can fix it by getting the help we need. This is the episode you want to listen in. Dr. Claire Green-Forde Bio Dr. Claire J. Green-Forde is the founder and CEO of Dr. Claire Speaks!, LLC, and co-founder of Chapter tOO, LLC. She is an inspirational speaker, racial and social ju...
Meet The Year 2022: Four Lessons I Learned This Year
December 13, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBEpisode Summary I don't know about you all, but 2022 kicked my butt!!! It did and apparently, I needed it. I am ever so grateful to have gone through this year and to heal, to learn, and to grow. This episode gives you all the four BIG lessons I learned this year. I sincerely pray that this year was good to you and for you. I pray that 2023 brings you joy, opportunity, and all the good things. Happy Holidays Dr. Toshia Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Discl...
Meet Dr. Keli Christopher: STEM Greenhouse and Bringing Justice and STEM Together
November 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBEpisode Summary This is absolutely an episode that you don't want to miss. Dr. Christopher is amazing and her work speaks beyond herself. She's looking for funding and opportunities for her programs and for her students to expand their work. Dr. Christopher Bio Founder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse, a nonprofit organization that fervently believes if you plant the seed in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and nurture the resulting curiosity, CHILD...
You Can't Run From Yourself
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBEpisode Summary This one is simply Dr. Toshia talking about some of her struggles and some of the lessons that she's learned along the way. - Take care of yourself. It is not self-indulgent to invest in yourself. It is self-focused and necessary - No judgment of anyone else. Focus on yourself. - No running from problems or situations. It doesn't work and wastes time and you meet yourself when you stop running anyway. - When things get tough; ground yourself and get back to who you know y...
Meet Charice Chever: The STEAMologist
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Charice Chever: The STEAMologist
October 18, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Meet Dr. Jeannice Fairer Samani:
October 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A
Meet Bukola Somide: Computer Science and Beyond
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBEpisode Summary 1) She has always been interested in science and thought that computers were the way of the future, thus her going into computer science. 2) The road wasn't always easy but she learned to listen to herself and to trusted others and she stayed the course. 3) She started her non-profit very early on to help others get scholarships. 4) She also wanted to address the issues that Black women face in the workplace and being the one and only. 5) She is an inventor, innovator and cr...
Meet Saleema Khimji: Girls Need Early Champions in STEM; Pivoting; and Being Interdisciplinary
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBEpisode Summary 1) She was exposed early to STEM by her father who was her early champion during her educational years. 2) Girls, in particular, need an early champion in their lives to assist in getting through the minutiae and stereotypes that are persistent in STEM. 3) We should give people the grace to pivot if they know that going down a path isn't going to work for them. Especially if they know it early. 4) Interdisciplinary work isn't just about bringing the disciplines together. It...
Meet Cynthia Chapple: STEM is Curious; Questioning Everything
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBEpisode Summary 1) She is naturally curious and that led her to be in STEM. She finds joy in being curious and being about to find answers to the questions that she's had for most of her life. 2) Black Girls Do STEM is her non-profit where she embraces the "curious Black girl. " 3) She is keenly aware of the disparities that exist in the world as it relates to Black girls and Black women. Cynthia Chapple Bio Cynthia is an innovative scientist an advocate for black girls and women, and ad...
Meet Cynthia Chapple:
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
STEMming in Stilettos Commencement Address 2022
June 21, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode is all above welcoming women of color in STEM to the tribe. You've graduated from college/university, gained the certification, gotten the promotion, changed industries, started anew. We welcome you!!! We need you!!! This commencement address gives you great advice to follow and we hope to have you on the show in the future. Support the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://you...
Meet Ashlee Cooper: Drones, Drone Technology, and the Drone Industry
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBEpisode Summary 1) She made a shift in her career from the science/medical fields to drones. She took the risk and has been successful. The lesson here is to take the risk. 2) The field of drone and drone technology is wide open for Black women. We currently only make up 4% of the industry. 3) Get yourself a drone and start learning the particulars of how to fly one and how to build one. Ashlee Cooper Bio Ashlee Cooper, MLS(ASCP) aka Drone Boss Lady is the President of Droneversity. ...
Meet Dr. Simone Soso Part 2: Cracking the NSF Code and Other Things
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBEpisode Summary This is part 2 of my time with Dr. Soso. We talked about the work of the NSF (National Science Foundation) and how you can participate in the work they are doing to benefit minorities. You will want to listen to both parts. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. You can find out more information about Dr. To...
Meet Dr. Simone Soso: The Road Less Traveled; Tigers, HBCUs, STEM Equity and Equality
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode Summary 1. Dr. Soso is a badass. She has traveled the world using STEM as her guide. Her road is unlike anyone I've heard so far. From the zoo to the jungles of India. But that just goes to show you the power and reach of being in the world of STEM. 2. There is still a need for STEM exposure and opportunities in communities of color. We have to be invested in ensuring that our children have the same opportunities as all other children. 3. We know our children are brilliant and n...
Meet Dr. Simone Soso: The Road Less Traveled; Tigers, HBCUs, STEM Equity and Equality
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode Summary 1. Dr. Soso is a badass. She has traveled the world using STEM as her guide. Her road is unlike anyone I've heard so far. From the zoo to the jungles of India. But that just goes to show you the power and reach of being in the world of STEM. 2. There is still a need for STEM exposure and opportunities in communities of color. We have to be invested in ensuring that our children have the same opportunities as all other children. 3. We know our children are brilliant and n...
Own Your Own Career
April 26, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBOwn your own career. Every so often I'll run across someone's post about how they don't know how they ended up doing a thing or are in a career they never thought they'd be in. They didn't have control over how they got there or where they were going. That was actually me not too long ago. And then I decided that I needed to take control but first I had to understand what my calling was and how I was supposed to use it. Then decide how that factored into my career. I'm not going to lie and s...
Meet Shaundra Wood: Math Speaks...
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBEpisode Summary She was introduced to math at age five and was hooked since then. She had amazing math teachers throughout her academic career. She wanted to be an engineer when she went to college. She struggled in calculus courses and with some of the engineering courses. She switched majors to mathematics. She learned how to study and how to be a student in college. She has used that experience and her love of math to influence students everywhere. Math Speaks, Inc. is her organization ...
Meet Blanche' Anderson: Information is Powerful, Taking More Chances, and Having Thick Skin
March 29, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBEpisode Summary 1) She was always interested in electronics and digital stuff. Says she was inspired by the Lion King animations. She put her first computer together in junior college and then she used it throughout her college career. 2) C programming language is hard!!! Don't let them tell you anything different. 3) She is still working at the first company that hired her out of college. Blanche' Anderson Bio She worked for over 15 years as a software developer and 12 years as an adju...
The Four Agreements at Work for Women of Color in STEM
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBEpisode Summary In this episode, I discuss the book by best-selling author Don Miguel Ruiz called The Four Agreements. In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives into a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. 1) Be Impeccable with Your Word 2) Don't...
Meet Da'Shaun Joseph: STEM Choose Me; STEAM and Business,and Having a Choice
March 15, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBEpisode Summary 1. Da' Shaun has an unusual STEM story. She says that STEM chose her. You will have to listen to her story to see how true that is. 2. She believes that if she's called to it, then she's going to do it. STEM and Arts and STEAM and business are her areas of excellence. 3. Her motto is "Say Yes, and Lets See What Happens." 4. Her creativity is the thing that allows her to be the best STEM person, STEM Advocate that she can be. 5. She wants women to know that they have agency...
We have Got to Take Care of Ourselves!!!
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBSelf Care in 2022 Yall, I'm bad at this. I can accept and own that at this point. At the time of this recording, I had been having back spasms for almost two weeks. I hadn't been to see a doctor or done anything other than chug down some pain meds and kept it moving. This is not self-care. I do not want this for you. Be better than me. Practice self care like your life depends on it cause it does. Audre Lorde said, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that ...
Meet Stephanie Moore: The Relationship between Computer Science, IT, and Cybersecurity
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBEpisode Summary 1. There is a significant relationship between Information Technology, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity. They are intertwined together and yet they are talked about separately. 2. Stephanie is definitely one to watch in this space. 3. She is a woman of color in STEM that has leveraged her experience to help other women get into the tech space. 4. She is a proud HBCU alum. 5. PLEASE protect yourself online. There is so much information out there that you need to know to...
Four People You Need in Your Professional Life: Allies, Mentors, Sponsors, and Friends
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBEpisodes Summary There are four people that you need in your career. The first is an ally. This person is the person speaking up in difficult situations. They are speaking to tough situations and they are consistent and persistent in seeing change happen on your behalf. The second is the mentor. This is the one that many people are talking about these days. A mentor provides guidance and advice to you throughout your career. These can be short or long-term relationships. How to find a ment...
Meet Dr. Eve Hudson: 1st Generation College Students, and What is Professional?
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode Summary 1. She has lived the story that she tells and believes in being the help that she had during her journey. 2. Teachers really helped her all along her journey and now she teaches and inspires students all across the world. 3. Believes that social media has changed the way we engage in the world and that also affects students, especially students who think college isn't for them. 4. Can we talk about what is professionalism? Who defines it? And must we oblige the "norms". Dr....
Meet Dr. Brandeis Marshall, Part 2: Taking a Minute, Jar of Wins, Taking What's Ours and Data, of course!
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe conversation was so good, we had to do it again. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of taking a minute during your day to reflect on the good and the bad. We talk about being an introvert and the energy that we take in and give out and how we recharge. In this episode, we really get into being a Black woman in STEM, having our voices heard, and demanding what we are worth. And of course, we continue the conversation on data and the importance of it and the space that Bl...