🎙🌟First Episode of Activism Collectors Podcast: Women in STEAM Edition 🌈 💻 Empowering Through Art: Livia Ioana Florea on Women, STEAM, and Social Change

🎙🌟We’re absolutely thrilled to launch our first Activism Collectors Podcast Episode – Women in STEAM Edition podcast series with an extraordinary guest: Livia Ioana Florea!

🎙✨🔍 Who is Livia Ioana Florea?Livia is a true force of nature, blending creativity and purpose to drive social impact. With a remarkable background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths) 🔬💻🎨📚, she’s been leading the way in leveraging art to inspire action and foster social change 🌍💡. Livia is the founder of buchARTest, a cultural manager,a curator, a fundraiser for projects in STEAM and a Global Shaper. She has been at the forefront of urban regeneration through mural art, transforming cities and communities in Romania and beyond.Her mission focuses on empowering communities, particularly women, by merging the transformative power of art, education, and technology.

🔬💻In this episode, Livia dives into her journey, from overcoming challenges to becoming a trailblazer in using art as a tool for social transformation 🌈. Her story is filled with insights and takeaways that will inspire you to push boundaries and create impact

💪.🎧 What do we talk about? In this episode, we’ll delve into Livia’s journey from engineering to cultural leadership, her inspiring work with buchARTest, and the role of art in addressing societal challenges.

💻🌈🌟 Don’t miss this empowering conversation as we celebrate changemakers and amplify voices shaping the future of STEAM. Tune in as we dive into her journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and her vision for a more inclusive future in STEAM fields.

🌈🎓💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from Livia’s story? Share in the comments!

🌈Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes 🎧, and get ready to be inspired by @sense.steam

✨🔥This initiative is part of the @sense.steam project 🌿✨. SENSE. integrates arts 🎭 and sensory approaches 👂 into STEAM education 📚, fostering a participatory approach to learning 🤝.💡 Learn more about SENSE. at: www.sense-steam.eu or visit their page at @sense.steam

Connect with Livia (our guest):⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/liviaflorea/⁠

Connect with Teodora (our host):⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/teonicaa/⁠

Connect with our videographer (Jaime):⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaicasanova_/

#sensesteam 🌟 #steameducation 📚 #genderequality 🚀 #WomenInSTEM 💻 #ActivismCollectors 🎙️

0:00 – Intro

0:39 – Activism Collectors - Women in STEAM Edition, powered by SENSE.

1:13 – Who is Livia Florea

3:56 - Livia’s Journey And Inspiration

6:41 - Transition From Engineering To Urban Regeneration Through Art

9:35 – Women in STEAM

13:14 – Challenges

16:35 – Gender Diversity in STEAM Fields

20:49 –BuchARTest and Urban Regeneration

24:00 – Artown Festival In Ploiești

29:00 – Impact in The Communities

33:34 – The Biggest Misconception People Have About Working In Art And Activism

36:35 – Artivism: Art Meets Activism

39:04 – Future Projects

42:01 – Final message

43:50 – Follow Livia

44:37 –Outro