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   &n ..read more

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 pu ..read more

 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 ..read more

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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 ..read more

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 he ..read more

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 & take the ris ..read more

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 ..read more

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 epi ..read more

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 ..read more