This week we get to speak with Sarah Williams, an engineer who shares with us her journey in navigating being a single mom, dealing with mom guilt, and being a leader (even if you find it hard to stand up and shout that's what you are).

Sarah shares her experiences with finding her village and the path that led her from the UK to Colorado and a few stops inbetween.

Her powerful and inspiring insights are truly eye-opening and give an incredible perspective on how to lead in STEM while managing the responsibilities of motherhood and life.

Sarah definitely has a case of imposter syndrome, both in her new job and being asked to do this podcast with stories from such strong, accomplished, and brave women. She realizes that no matter where you are in life or what journey you’ve been on, we all have so much in common, and it’s important to share the good and the bad and realize we are not alone.

Sarah grew up in the UK, graduated from the University of Liverpool as an engineer, and went straight into a male-dominated engineering career 20-something years ago. She’s remained in the same industry after moving to the US 15 years ago.

Sarah sits on the board of a couple of committees, including Women’s Leadership and Women in STEM, which is trying to sustain and grow the representation of women in her industry and encourage and mentor young engineers starting out in their careers. 

She is a single mum of 2 soccer and climbing crazy boys and a loopy dog, so juggling life is never dull. 

Sarah finds peace in the mountains, whether hiking or skiing, running with friends, getting her hands dirty in clay, and cooking with weird and wonderful ingredients. Fun fact, she has a certificate in entomophagy - eating insects 😆

Thanks for tuning in and listening to Sarah's story and insights. It's a great reminder of the power of community and the importance of supporting one another.

Connect with Sarah:

http://linkedin.com/in/sarah-williams-90192845

Book that was mentioned:

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

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