Podcasts by She Too STEM
Black.STEM.Queens.
Opinions & advice from our lives in Engineering hosted by Alanna (IE), Jeseekia (SE), and Kayla (EE).
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Episode 62: Corporate Jungle from 2022-01-28T17:12:22
Licensed professional counselor Brianna Colbert helps us unpack the crazy feelings around the workplace. Are you just nervous or is it trauma?
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Episode 61: Gold Plated Cards from 2022-01-04T16:17:24
Gotta catch em all! As corny as it can feel we all loved Pokemon so we thought we'd just have a little fangirl episode over our fave (and least fave apparently) Pokemon, the show, cards and every a...
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Episode 60: Girls for Medicine from 2021-12-13T17:03:52
Orezime Uyeh has channeled her love of science into medicine and she wants to bring the next generation with her. We chat about her future as Dr. Uyeh and her book Girl for Medicine.
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Episode 59: Hit the Pavement from 2021-10-22T17:05:18
As the founder of HBCU STEM Education Run, Danielle is using her love of running to support the next generation of HBCU women Engineers.
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Episode 58: Clitastic from 2021-08-28T03:44:50
This week Kayla curates girl talk with exploring and understanding being a sexual being. We try to keep it PG, but we're all grown.
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Episode 57: Beamer, Benz or Bentley from 2021-05-20T02:21
Black women in STEM and beyond are grinding to achieve loftier and loftier goals, yet some people seem so bothered when we choose to indulge in the luxury that we've earned access to as a part of t...
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Episode 56: Masked and Matched from 2021-05-03T22:19:33
Internal Medicine Dr. Bryanne Standifer breaks down the processes for medical school so make sure you pull out your pen and paper. Exams, choosing schools, and matching for residency are all on the...
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Episode 55: Dangling from 2021-04-16T23:55:20
Jeseekia started an accidental but much-needed 1st quarter goals checkin in the group. Let's talk what's going on, what's working and what's not serving us well so that we can find success in the c...
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Episode 54: The Audacity from 2021-04-05T17:46:03
The levels of audacity in people is at an all-time high. Maybe this is just a rant lol, but can you blame us? People really have no boundaries these days.
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Episode 53: Black Excellence from 2021-02-20T01:12:09
So many of us aspire to be great, but does our idea of Black Excellence cause us to downplay ourselves and the very people we want to uplift? Alanna always making us go deep.
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Episode 52: Four Eyes from 2021-02-13T01:24:44
Optometrist Dr. Brittany Adams talked about the process of becoming an optometrist, diagnosis of diseases through eyes, and gives us tips on keeping our eyes healthy.
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Episode 51: I Can Show You The World from 2020-12-12T15:49:21
Mechanical Engineer Tiffani Teachey went all out with her STEM advocacy work by becoming a self-published author. She tells us how she launched her book, shares how she copes with the challenges of...
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Episode 50: Let Me Spot You from 2020-11-21T04:58:38
Khari Dickey aka Coach Khari joins us to talk all about her journey from Kinesiology and Sports Medicine to being a fitness coach and entrepreneur. She also lets us know how we can get it right and...
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Episode 49: Issa Pivot from 2020-11-06T10:07:37
It's time for an honest check in on how the year went and what effect covid has had on our goals for 2020.
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Episode 48: Going to the Hospital from 2020-10-02T16:19:53
We get an insider's perspective on topics like the COVID-19 response and how minorities are treated in healthcare from Engineer turned Public Health professional Azia Harris-Martin.
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Episode 47: Jumping Ship from 2020-09-23T11:57:47
Kayla tells us how she held down a job search during quarantine and found her next Engineering opportunity.
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Episode 46: Why You Gotta Be So Complicated? from 2020-08-30T23:47:24
Alanna tells us how she graduated to being grown-grown and bought her first house in the middle of quarantine.
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Episode 45: Entangled from 2020-08-08T04:10:41
Hide ya kids, hide ya wives, and hide ya husbands because we're talking about entanglements today.
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Episode 44: Brienne the Stallion from 2020-07-10T19:23:18
It's time for some straight fangirl talk on one of our fave shows: Game of Thrones! Spoilers of course. Don't get us started on that last season...
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Episode 43: Career Rehab from 2020-06-26T12:00:45
We speak with Kanika Tolver, author of "Career Rehab", about career changes, setbacks, and finding out what drives us to succeed.
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Episode 42: Lab Coats & Thirst Traps from 2020-06-12T12:00:20
There's so much to intersectionality when you're a Black girl from Detroit in STEM. We talk about what it's like to feel comfortable showing all the facets of ourselves when they don't fit the prof...
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Episode 41: Detour Ahead from 2020-05-18T21:31:38
Jeseekia is the type to take very calculated risks. She tells what it took to go from Engineering student to Software Engineer without a degree! Oh, and did we mention she started as a music major?
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Episode 40: Online Class Handbook from 2020-05-02T12:20:22
Online classes can seem great until you miss that discussion board or exam. We give the real on what it takes to survive and even thrive in online classes!
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Episode 39: I'm Bossy from 2020-03-28T02:18:37
When your employer says you're not qualified for the job you want, level up and come back as a boss. Alanna is finally in the hotseat and talking about managing people in work and life. Play the K...
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Episode 38: I'm Different from 2020-03-07T04:52:42
Being a non-traditional student can be so hard, but Gwen managed to push her way through while raising her son, working and taking care of family to receive her Industrial Engineering degree. Oh an...
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Episode 37: Everyday I'm Hustlin from 2020-02-21T23:08:16
Side Hustle culture is trill these days and it can be a challenge. We talked about our STEM and non-STEM hustles, how we price our services, and resisting the pressure to turn every hobby into a si...
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Episode 36: Kay to the Jay from 2020-02-04T03:43:40
Kayla is up first from the crew to tell us all about her life in Electrical Engineering as a Sound Engineer for Harman. She loves getting paid to blast music and we love using that discount lol. Oh...
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Episode 35: We the Blerds from 2020-01-18T01:16:44
A Blerd is a Black Nerd, and that's pretty much where we diverge on our definition of the term. Even though we may not all agree on the specific qualities, we embrace our Blerdom and dedicate this ...
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Episode 34: Sit In It from 2020-01-01T14:19:28
We can get so caught up in reaching goals and setting new ones that we forget to take a step back and take time to enjoy and make the most of where we are. We reflect on 2019 achievements and why i...
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Episode 33: RNs Needed from 2019-12-02T13:00:40
And by RN we do mean registered nurses. With the Nurse Anesthetist training being introduced, Tia Agboruche, BSN, SRNA can talk about all of the education and work involved in growing her career in...
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Episode 32: The Work from 2019-11-16T13:41:29
We are in the hot seat for once talking about our journeys, overcoming obstacles, and why the SheTooSTEM community is so important to us. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry has been inspired by our work and invite...
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Episode 31: Beat Me from 2019-11-02T13:41:29
Alyssa Space is a young and popping entrepreneur using her Chemistry degree as founder of For Her Cosmetics. Not only does she slay creating formulas for her line, she also teaches young girls abou...
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Episode 30: Give Me Credit from 2019-10-19T15:16:57
Like literal credit...Yeah, we're going there, with our REAL numbers because this is a part of our adult/professional lives. What good is making money if you don't mind the health of your finances?
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Episode 29: Let's Get Physical from 2019-10-05T13:44:03
Dr. LaToya Thompson shares how she spreads her black girl magic by helping patients of all ages recover from injuries and surgery. She also gave us insight on taking care of ourselves physically an...
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Episode 28: Millennials and Their Apps from 2019-09-21T15:32:10
Those special little things that get us through the day....or distract us from the day. It's hard to imagine life without them and for better or for worse we stand by our apps. Games are lit, but s...
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Episode 27: Saving the Hood from 2019-09-06T17:00:26
Side hustles don't have to be an escape from your 9-5, and it's possible to run a non-profit or any other business if you're passionate about your mission. Kyra Watts talks about balancing her love...
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Episode 26: More Cushion from 2019-08-23T16:59:39
Whew, chile, that moment when the scale is way higher than you expect! We found out the hard way that work isn't necessarily the healthiest environment. We are gonna love ourselves big or small AND...
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Episode 25: Interview Chicken Nuggets from 2019-08-10T00:57:15
Interviews are a necessary skill for our careers, but it takes time to figure out a good strategy. We shared the crucial steps for interview-prep that have brought us success and we even made y'all...
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Episode 24: I'll Cut You from 2019-07-05T18:09:15
After deciding against medical school, Curpri Sanders had no idea what was in store in her medical examiner's interview. She found her way into an interesting STEM career where she now uses her ski...
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Episode 23: So...You're Fired from 2019-06-21T17:23:09
OMG being fired can be the most stressful, shameful thing or it can be seen from a mile away and come as a much needed release. As uncertain as unemployment can be, we owe it to ourselves to make t...
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Episode 22: Death Becomes Her from 2019-06-07T16:02:14
We evaluate how we pursue goals and if we'd treat our goals differently if we knew we only had 1 year left. We are def ready to stop limiting ourselves. It's a challenging thought, but came just in...
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Episode 21: You Can't Sit With Us from 2019-05-29T21:21:32
We all know what STEM stands for, but when it comes to careers, Tech finds itself in its own world & careers like Nursing seem to cause debates on whether it's considered STEM. Is it really necessa...
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Episode 20: Doing My Own Thing from 2019-05-14T13:38:34
Contrary to popular belief, engineers are def creative so we brought together a panel of NSBE creative entrepreneurs to share why they pursued their business, their creative process and advice for ...
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Episode 19 - We Already Knew (Live!) from 2019-04-26T18:02:48
The craziest part of the college bribe scandal is that none of us were shocked by it. Meanwhile, we're the ones treated as if we're tokens that don't belong. Major side-eyes live from our NSBE Annu...
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Episode 18: Don't Touch My Hair from 2019-04-12T22:52:31
Seriously, you'll either be triggered by this episode or learn about the ridiculousness that is hair discrimination. Wearing our crowns proudly can be difficult, especially in the workplace.
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Episode 17: To Be Young, Gifted & Black from 2019-04-03T18:56:57
We needed extra support this week so we have the guys from the Mental Matters Podcast with us. Being young, gifted, & black can be exciting and empowering all while being stressful and painful. We ...
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Episode 16: I Want It All from 2019-03-01T23:47:23
Let's talk about how we secure the bag. Money isn't everything, but it is something and once you're finally in the big leagues career-wise, negotiating for salary, benefits or even a promotion is a...
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Episode 15: January 74th from 2019-02-17T13:41:43
Group therapy was needed after surviving January. One second we felt on top of the world with all the amazing plans we have, the next we were flat on our faces or in hospital beds. Anybody else rem...
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Episode 14: Community Checks from 2019-02-05T17:59:22
So you finally "made it" financially, but still worry about helping family make ends meet, or becoming a line item in someone else's trash a-- budget. Mo money mo problems mo reasons to master "no".
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Episode 13: The Downfall from 2018-12-28T20:23:31
We all talk about #selfcare, but don't always realize when we experience trauma, especially from work or school. After Dr. Sha'la Fletcher tells us how her Ph.D. resulted in PTSD we found the neare...
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Episode 12: 4th Quarter from 2018-12-10T15:33:24
We're reflecting on our goals and most importantly forcing ourselves to celebrate our accomplishments. We also put our lofty goals out there for next year because there's nothing like publicly broa...
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Episode 11: No Buns from 2018-11-16T18:00:28
We can't be the only ones getting pressure from family, friends, and significant others to start pumping out the babies. There's more to life than kids, but ain't nobody tryna hear that. Ah, the li...
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Episode 10: Do Better from 2018-11-03T18:59:44
You ever had someone treat you like a non mf factor just to turn around and realize you were "important" and switch it up real quick? This week is about climbing the corporate ladder and the bs eli...
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Episode 9: FNF from 2018-10-19T17:37:55
Engineers are known for being smart and making good money and that's all great. The thing is when it comes to relationships, this can cause problems when it comes to traditional relationship roles....
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Episode 8: My Own Hashtag from 2018-10-05T22:26:08
This week we bask in the glory of a woman we ALL Stan for and adore!
The @PrincessOfStem herself #DrGOnTheMove hates being the "lonely only" and she lives her mission as Asst Dean and Prof. at ...
Episode 7: I See You from 2018-09-18T00:06:09
This week we talk about that special nod that most Black people seem to just inherit out of the womb. Sometimes it's a simple "hey" but when you discover another Black woman in the workplace it can...
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Episode 6: GI Joe Bill from 2018-09-01T13:40:55
Paying for school was stressful for each of us in one way or another.
This week we explain a little about financial aid, how we paid undergrad or grad school, handling debt after college, and r...
Episode 5: Tidal Bougie from 2018-08-17T14:30:13
Let's talk about our favorite music apps: why do we use them, what do we love or hate about the tech and how bougie Tidal people are lol!
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Episode 4: Rugrat Shenanigans from 2018-08-03T11:06:14
This week our special guest Shelly Morris tells us all about her journey from Mechanical Engineering student to Senior Director of Retail & Market Analytics at Nickelodeon.
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Episode 3: Who Dat? from 2018-07-20T13:29:31
This week is all about Imposter Syndrome. What is it? Does it ever go away? How to handle feeling like we're underqualified.
We have a little homework for you as well!
Episode 2: Major Keys from 2018-07-06T16:41:04
Alanna, Kayla, and Jeseekia talk life and advice for surviving as Engineering students:
What's it like when you're the only Black girl in your classes?
How do you balance school, work, and ...
Episode 1: The Kick-It Crew from 2018-06-22T14:00:04
Introducing Alanna, Jeseekia, and Kayla.
Get to know a little about who we are, what makes us tick, and why we started our show!
New episodes every other Friday.