Unlocking My Potential

From Nursing School to Engineering: Kara’s Inspiring Journey


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In this episode of Unlocking My Potential, we sit down with Kara Baldwin to explore her powerful and unconventional journey—from working long shifts as a CNA and pursuing nursing to becoming a mechanical engineer and now stepping into a new chapter as a high school STEM teacher.

Kara shares:

  • Why she left nursing to pursue engineering

  • Her experience at Florida Polytechnic University, including student government and robotics

  • The reality of imposter syndrome and being a woman in STEM

  • Working at a biotech startup focused on inclusive medical devices

  • Her passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of engineers

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change, searching for purpose, or just needing a reminder that your path doesn’t have to be linear to be powerful.

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Unlocking My PotentialBy Natalie Thompson