In this episode, I sit down with my second cousin, Reagan Zimmerman Shrestha, a brilliant MIT graduate and engineer at Ford Motor Company. We dive into her journey from high school robotics to racing cars and breaking barriers as a woman in STEM. Reagan shares the unexpected way she ended up at MIT, her experiences in a male-dominated field, and the lessons she’s learned about work-life balance while building an exciting career.

🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How a spontaneous decision led Reagan to MIT 🎓 ✅ The impact of being a woman in STEM and how early experiences prepared her 💪 ✅ Behind-the-scenes of working as an engineer at Ford 🚗 ✅ The importance of mentorship in shaping her career 🔍 ✅ Why prioritizing work-life balance is key to long-term success 🌿

💡 Reagan’s Big Lesson: "Don’t wait to live your life. You have a long career ahead—find ways to enjoy the journey now."

📚 Homework for Listeners: 📝 Take a time audit—where is your time going? Are you filling your days with purposeful work and joy, or are you stuck in time-wasting habits?

All views are Reagan's own and she does not represent any companies or schools mentioned.

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🚀 Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep living with purpose! 🎙️