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. 

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Episode 131: How to manage your mental health in STEM

WATCH 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. Join us for this amazing conversation and learn how to curate your own path in STEM & 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 & beyond Follow Paula here: www.watchmestem.com www.instagram.com/watchmestem  

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  

How To Conquer Any Crisis With Confidence

One 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 educating women about the opportunities in crypto. Nikki has a great back story on how BITCOIN changed her life and how it can do the same for you! In this conversation, we will discuss all things crypto and learn all about Nikki’s STEM story. Follow Nikki IG: @hellonikkib Website: hellonikkib.com Follow Host IG: @prashadutra Website:prashadutra.com

How Crytpo Currency Can Change Your Life

Her 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 127- 3 Steps To Create Sustainable Success In STEM & Beyond

In 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 sacrificing personal life, lead her to be on a mission to help PhD moms achieve balance in their life and to make science inclusive for all parents.    Listen now to learn more about how you can balance your PhD life.    Links:    Balance Your PhD blog: https://www.chiungwei.com/blog/how-you-balance-your-phd Instagram - @graceful.dr 

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This 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 molecule development and commercialization. She holds a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering & Economics. She completed her Master’s work in Engineering Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Follow Jocelyn & her work:  linkedin.com/in/jocelynmashford    

Episode 125 - How Diversity & Inclusion Can Improve Our Healthcare Systems

This 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 Society LLC to help graduate students succeed in grad school through time management, productivity, and self-care. She reaches thousands of grad students through her digital programs, online social platforms, YouTube channel, and website. Links to connect with Toyin: Masterclass - How to Build a Productive Weekly Schedule with Me Time Included: https://www.theacademicsociety.com/masterclass Instagram - @theacademicsociety  

Episode 124: This Mathematician Is Helping Academics Be More Productive

Check out my TEDx video: https://youtu.be/kA08vfoZAJY Share this with your friends and family and email me your comments on herstemstory@gmail.com.    

Episode 123: Why women leave STEM careers - My TEDx has the answer to this

In 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 positions in the STEM fields.  Listen Now to Anna's inspiring STEM story.    Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/anna_thechemist FB: https://www.facebook.com/anna_thechemist  

Episode 123 - Creating Space For Women Of Color In STEM

Today, 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 learn about HER STEM STORY.    Links:   https://codingblonde.thinkific.com/courses/define-success https://codingblonde.com/ https://www.instagram.com/codingblonde/ https://www.youtube.com/codingblonde https://www.linkedin.com/company/codingblonde/ https://twitter.com/codingblonde  

Episode 121: How to Personalize Your STEM Success

In 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 120- My STEM Story Part 3

In 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 119- My STEM Story Part 2

Surbhi 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 startups and enterprises like Nevis Networks and Amdocs. Before starting Symbl, she was working in the Conversational AI space focussed on delivering value to Telco users. She is also an ambassador of Women in AI with a mission to get more women involved in Data Science and adjacent spaces and a big-time travel-lover. Listen Now to Surbhi's amazing STEM Story!   Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surbhi-rathore/ https://symbl.ai/ https://twitter.com/symbldotai?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/symblai  

Episode 118: How to Raise Venture Capital As An Immigrant Tech Founder

Meet 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 herstemstory@gmail.com.  

Episode 117: My STEM Story Part 1

A weekly podcast about Extraordinary stories of real women in the STEM fields. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Listen to know more about the amazing work women across the globe have been doing in the different STEM and STEM-related fields. Learn about what motivates them, what struggles they overcame, and how we can close the gender gap in male-dominated fields.