In Her Orbit

By Shawn Linam

Shining a light on trailblazing women in the space industry, Qwaltec Co-Founder and CEO, Shawn Linam, talks with women about their careers and the feminine experiences of working in a male-dominate

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How many episodes does In Her Orbit have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

In Her Orbit episodes:

January 22, 2024 Dr. Christyl Johnson: Finding your Confidence and Landing at NASA
This week we're welcoming Dr. Christyl Johnson, the Deputy Center Director for Technology and Research Investments at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Join Shawn and Dr. Johnson this week as they unpack the importance of setting good habits early, working through imposter syndrome, and the value of diversity in innovation.

Where to find Dr. Johnson:
https://www.nasa.gov/people/christyl-johnson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyl-johnson-1091256/
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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46min
January 08, 2024 Taryn Struck: Building a Collaborative Space Future at the Interplanetary Initiative
This week we're joined by Taryn Struck, Portfolio Manager at Arizona State University's Interplanetary Initiative. Today Shawn and Taryn discuss how any career can lead to a space career, the importance of a holistic technical and social collaboration within a team, and some new, exciting project at ASU Interplanetary!

Where to find Taryn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-struck-1457b424/
https://interplanetary.asu.edu/
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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34min
December 26, 2023 Christina Korp: From Singer Songwriter to Astronaut Wrangler
This week we're joined by Christina Korp, founder and CEO of SPACE for a Better World. Today Shawn and Christina discuss the importance of bringing creativity to our work in STEM, parenting while maintaining a high-level career, and bringing out self-confidence from within.

Where to find Christina:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinakorp/
https://www.instagram.com/xtina_korp/
https://www.spaceforabetterworld.com/
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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44min
December 18, 2023 Adeena Mignogna: How Sci-Fi can Build a Career in Space
This week on In Her Orbit we're joined by Adeena Mignogna, systems and software engineer, public speaker, and author of The Robot Galaxy Series! In this episode, Shawn and Adeena discuss fostering one's love for science fiction, time management, and inspiring future generations!

Where to find Adeena:
https://adeenamignogna.com/
The Robot Galaxy Series
The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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40min
December 11, 2023 Sandy Johnson: Scaling a Woman Owned and Operated Small Business
This week's guest is Sandy Johnson, Co-Owner and CEO of Barrios Technology, a Woman-Owned Small Business and trusted provider of government and sector solutions. This week we discuss the importance of forging your own path, the joys (and challenges) of working with family, and standing up for yourself professionally.

Where to find Sandy:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-johnson-89954352/
https://www.barrios.com/
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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33min
December 04, 2023 Dr. Tanya Harrison: Connecting with our Communities to Promote Inclusivity in Space
This week's episode features Dr. Tanya Harrison, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Earth and Planetary Institute of Canada and Co-Founder of the Zed Factor Fellowship. Our episode this week discusses accessibility within our working environments, the importance of community, and the thrill of researching our neighboring red planet.

Where to find Dr. Harrison:
https://www.tanyaharrison.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tanyaofmars/
For All Humankind: The Untold Stories of How the Moon Landing Inspired the World
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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44min
November 27, 2023 Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides: Using Our Emotions to Create a Fruitful Future in Space
This week we are joined by Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, the founder of SpaceKind, author of The New Right Stuff: Bringing Space to Bring out the Best in You, and Virgin Galactic Founding Astronaut. In this week's episode, Loretta and Shawn discuss how to marry enthusiasm and professionalism, the dangers of exploration, and how to find support from your professional environment.

Content Warning: Brief discussion of suicide 4:00-5:15

Where to find Loretta:
https://www.lorettawhitesides.com/
Eclipse Fest 2024
Yuri's Night
"Space, The Final Frontier for Homosexuality"
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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42min
November 20, 2023 Dr. Elizabeth Newton: Showing Up for Ourselves and Each Other
This week we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Newton, the Chief Operating Officer at BWXT Advanced Technologies. In This episode, Dr. Newton and Shawn discuss the importance of mentorship, cultivating the whole person, and the differences between industry and academia.

Where to find Dr. Newton:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-newton-34981746?
https://www.bwxt.com/what-we-do/advanced-technologies

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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39min
November 13, 2023 Georgie Brophy: Holistic Leadership and Taking Chances as a Mother in STEM
This week Shawn speaks with Georgie Brophy, the Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Qwaltec. In this episode, Shawn and Georgie take a deep dive into leadership, motherhood, and what it means to truly balance work and family.

Where to find Georgie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-brophy/
https://www.qwaltec.com
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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39min
November 06, 2023 Allison McIntyre: Bringing Femininity to NASA Johnson Space Center
This week we welcome Allison McIntyre, Chief of the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. In this episode, Allison and Shawn discuss their time at NASA in the 90s, perseverance in the face of hardships, and the future of space exploration!

Where to find Allison:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-mcintyre-6498165/
https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/space-vehicle-mockup-facility/
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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced by Sicily Seitz
Edited by Jun Winters

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Music by Mr. Stee, www.mrsteemusic.com
Supported by Qwaltec

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39min

FAQs about In Her Orbit:

How many episodes does In Her Orbit have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

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