STEM in Stilettos – Empowering Female Founders to Dominate the Digital Market

Are you struggling to decipher if it's time to make a career move? Wondering how to navigate the signs that indicate it's time to leave a job?

In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Dinah Davis, founder of Code Like a Girl, as they delve into the crucial decision-making process of knowing when it's time to move on from a job. Gain insights from Dinah's two decades in tech and learn about the three key criteria she used to make that critical call.

Discover the distinction between giving your all to a job versus crossing the line, the impact of shielding others from stress, and the unexpected duration of recovering from a job. Get ready to learn how to discern the signals hinting at a job change and the importance of setting boundaries early on.

Key Takeaway: By listening to this episode, you will gain valuable insights on recognizing the signs indicating it's time to leave a job and learn how to make informed decisions about your career path.

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Guest Bio:

Dinah Davis is the founder of Code Like a Girl, a community for women in tech who are tired of facing it alone and staying quiet about what it's really like. Launched in 2016, it's a place where women don't have to explain why it's hard, don't have to feel gaslit, and can just be themselves, understood, and part of a community they actually want to be in. A former VP of Engineering with a 20-year career spanning software development, cryptography, mobile security, and engineering leadership, Dinah brings both technical depth and hard-won perspective to her work. Code Like a Girl is her primary focus today, where she's building a home for the women shaping the future of technology.

Connect with Dinah Here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahdavis/

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, juggling the demands of leadership in the tech industry with your personal life? Do you struggle to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself as a successful female leader?

In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," Zofia Morales sits down with leadership coach Brittany Canaski to explore why burnout is common among high-achieving women and how to prevent it. From understanding the difference between stress and burnout to practical strategies for protecting your energy, this conversation will empower you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Join Zofia Morales and Brittany Canaski as they delve into the nuances of burnout, work-life balance, and self-management, offering actionable insights to help you navigate the challenges of leadership in the tech world.

Key Takeaway: By learning to recognize the signs of burnout and implementing practical strategies for self-care and self-management, you can protect your energy, enhance your leadership skills, and achieve sustainable success in both your professional and personal life.

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Guest Bio:

Brittany Canaski is a highly-rated leadership coach and trainer who builds confident leaders and high-performing teams. She loves to specialize working with women in leadership roles who've realized what got them to this point is no longer sustainable.

Her coaching expertise blends accountability and adaptability to bring goals to life in a sustainable, realistic way, without the burnout.

Brittany has been coaching for six years and has presented at nearly 100 events. She is a graduate of a 12-month ICF-accredited leadership coach training program and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Cornell University.

Connect with Brittany Here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HelloVelocityCo/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-canaski/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellovelocityco

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Struggling with Balancing Career Paths? Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a global tech executive to a biotech beauty pioneer? How do you navigate the competitive health and beauty market while staying true to your vision?

In this special episode, Zofia Morales sits down with Jasmin El Kordi, the Co-Founder and CEO of MBLue Labs, to uncover the secrets behind her transition and success. Jasmin shares her fascinating journey, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained when reinventing herself in the biotech industry. From lessons learned to entering new markets, this conversation will inspire female entrepreneurs to take bold steps and innovate fearlessly in their own ventures.

Listeners will walk away with practical advice, motivation, and a deeper understanding of how to pivot careers, enter new industries, and make a meaningful impact, no matter the challenges faced.

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Guest Bio:

Jasmin El Kordi is an accomplished Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Board Member with over 35 years of success in the Technology and Health&Beauty sectors. Her career includes Global Leadership positions at Cisco and NCR. As Co-Founder and CEO of MBLue Labs, Jasmin is pioneering science-driven solutions at the intersection of longevity, health, and beauty. Under her leadership, the company has developed the innovative consumer brand Bluelene®, a patented anti-aging skincare and next-generation hair growth brand. Jasmin has served on the Board of Directors of The Women's Center since 2006. She is driven by a lifelong commitment to empowering others and helping people live healthier lives. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the University of Maryland. Jasmin is a devoted mother of two sons and an enthusiastic traveler, hiker, CrossFit athlete and singer with Capital Harmonia.

Connect with Jasmin Here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/getbluelene/

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-el-kordi/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getbluelene/

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, overlooked, or disconnected from your purpose? Have you struggled to find a balance between growing your business and taking care of yourself?

In a world where success can sometimes feel like it comes at a personal cost, Nia Luckey, a cybersecurity leader, speaker, and author, joins Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" to share her journey of shaping trust, resilience, and human connection in the digital age. Drawing from her military background and cybersecurity expertise, Nia delves into the importance of leading authentically with intention, resilience, faith, and humanity. Get ready to explore how trust shapes leadership, relationships, and navigating disruptions, and discover the power of impactful selflessness and reflective practices in a high-pressure environment.

Listeners will walk away with insights on how to lead with authenticity, foster meaningful connections, and navigate the tech landscape with grace and resilience.

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Guest Bio:

Nia Luckey is a cybersecurity leader, speaker, author, and advocate whose work explores the intersection of trust, resilience, technology, and human connection. Shaped by military service and years spent helping organizations navigate cybersecurity, risk, and transformation, she is known for bringing a human perspective to complex technical challenges. Nia is the speaker behind the TEDx Sugar Creek Women talk The Trust Protocol and a contributor to The CISO Playbook alongside Andres Andreu. She is also the author of the upcoming book Trust Hacked, to be published by CRC Press and the Taylor & Francis Group. Her work centers on reflective selflessness and the idea of impact over self, encouraging people to lead with self awareness, intentionality, faith, and authenticity to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Connect with Nia Here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nia.luckey2

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-f-luckey/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nia.luckey/

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Are you a female founder in the tech industry struggling to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship? Do you find yourself facing imposter syndrome, seeking support, and striving for work-life balance?

Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Monique Weeks, a Healthcare IT Executive turned entrepreneur, to discuss reinvention, resilience, and the courage to begin again. In this insightful conversation, Monique shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate healthcare technology executive to a founder, exploring the power of reinvention, embracing change, and leading through digital transformation in the healthcare sector.

Key Takeaway: Learn how to embrace reinvention, cultivate resilience, and find the courage to start anew in your entrepreneurial journey, drawing inspiration from Monique's experiences and insights.

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Guest Bio:

Monique C. Weeks is a Healthcare IT Executive, Founder & CEO of Praxis HealthTech Collective, and digital transformation strategist helping healthcare organizations turn complex technology challenges into scalable business outcomes. With more than 20 years of experience, she has led enterprise initiatives for organizations including McKesson Corporation, Aveanna Healthcare, and PT Solutions Physical Therapy.

In addition to leading Praxis HealthTech Collective, Monique currently serves as a strategic consultant with Branchville Technology Consulting, where she advises healthcare organizations on large-scale technology implementations, interoperability, AI adoption, and enterprise transformation initiatives. Most recently, she has led modernization efforts supporting Fox Rehabilitation's nationwide transition to the Raintree platform, helping drive digital innovation across thousands of clinicians and patients.

A passionate advocate for women in technology and the responsible use of AI in healthcare, Monique serves on the Board of Directors for Women In Technology (WIT). She is known for translating complex challenges into practical strategies, building high-performing teams, and leading organizations through change with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Connect with Monique Here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mrsweeks

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquecweeks/

Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/monieloveatl

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Are you a female tech founder looking to navigate the challenges of the tech industry and take your startup to new heights?

Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Donna Loughlin, President & Founder of LMGPR, a Silicon Valley-based PR agency. In this episode, Donna shares her insights on tech PR, Silicon Valley nuances, and simplifying tech for a non-techie audience.

Tune in to discover Donna's strategies for empowering female entrepreneurs in tech, bridging the gap between STEM and STEAM, and mastering the art of storytelling in the tech world. Gain valuable advice on advancing your tech PR career, decoding complex tech stories, and embracing career agility in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Key Takeaway: By listening to this episode, female founders will gain insights into overcoming common challenges in the tech industry and empowering themselves to thrive as tech entrepreneurs.

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Guest Bio:

Donna Loughlin is the President & Founder of LMGPR a Silicon Valley based PR agency known for her work with futurists and innovators, and moving their businesses forward. She has more than 25 years of experience working in technology industries in AI, automotive, robotics, aerospace, cybersecurity and consumer electronics. She is also the host of the Before It Happened innovation podcast.

Connect with Donna Here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LMGPR/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnal2/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lmgpr/

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Have you hit a point where the weight of life's challenges has left you feeling exhausted and broken? Are you struggling to navigate the balance between your personal life and the demands of your business?

Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Data and AI consultant Ravalika Reddy Aduri for a candid conversation on resilience, reinvention, and rising above burnout. Dive deep into the journey of rediscovering identity, hope, purpose, and self-belief even after facing moments that leave you shattered. With stories of overcoming burnout, failure, and rebuilding, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered to embrace healing, growth, and reinvention in your own life.

Key Takeaway: Discover the power within you to rise again and reshape your path towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

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Guest Bio:

Ravalika Aduri is a Data and AI consultant, speaker, and storyteller passionate about building technology that remains deeply human. Working across healthcare and life sciences, she focuses on AI driven transformation, responsible innovation, and human centered leadership. She is known for blending enterprise strategy with empathy, bringing together conversations around intelligence, resilience, reinvention, and trust in the age of AI. Ravalika has spoken at conferences and leadership events on topics ranging from empathy in AI to the transformative impact of women in technology. Through her work and writing, she hopes to create spaces where ambition and authenticity can coexist.

Connect with Ravalika Here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravalika-reddy-aduri?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Are you a female founder looking to revolutionize the wearable tech market? Do you want to hear from a serial entrepreneur and impact investor about navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship?

In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Katie Sterns, the Founder and CEO of Blyngz Luxury Technologies. Katie shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur, her passion for personalization and technology integration, and the role of AI in wearable tech. Learn how she identified gaps in the market, secured utility patents, and approaches fundraising as a pre-seed founder.

Tune in to gain insights into the future of wearable AI innovation, entrepreneurship advice for non-engineers with big ideas, and much more as Katie and Zofia discuss the intersection of technology, self-expression, and human-centric innovation.

Key Takeaway: Gain inspiration and practical advice on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, particularly in the wearable tech industry, and discover the importance of personalization in shaping the next wave of innovation.

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Guest Bio:

Katie Sterns is the Founder and CEO of Blyngz Luxury Technologies, a category-defining company at the intersection of AI, self-expression, and wearable technology. Katie is a serial entrepreneur with previous exit, an impact investor focused on amplifying women-led founders, a board director, and a speaker. She is passionate about personalization and technology integration, and believes the next wave of innovation will be deeply human, shaped by how people want to express who they are.

Connect with Katie Here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiesterns/

OptIn URL - https://blyngz.com

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Are you facing challenges challenging outdated industry norms and making your mark as a female entrepreneur? Do you struggle with protecting your original ideas and navigating legal battles in the business world?

Join host Zofia Morales as she sits down with Amanda Sima, an entrepreneur and inventor, known for her remarkable journey of building and scaling companies while challenging established industry norms. Amanda shares her experiences securing over 150 NCAA licenses, scaling thousands of products online, and delving into a high-profile legal battle over intellectual property rights. Learn from Amanda as she discusses entrepreneurship, innovation, resilience, and the crucial aspects of protecting original ideas in the competitive business landscape.

Key Takeaway: Listeners will gain insights into the mindset required to thrive as a female founder in challenging industries, the importance of protecting innovative ideas, and the resilience needed to overcome legal battles in the business world.

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Guest Bio:

Amanda Sima is an entrepreneur, business owner, and patented inventor known for building and scaling companies while challenging outdated industry norms. She founded a collegiate apparel company that secured over 150 NCAA licenses and expanded into thousands of SKUs on Amazon, establishing a strong presence in a highly competitive market. As an inventor, Amanda developed and patented a spill proof lid—an innovation born from solving a simple but widespread consumer problem. That success led her into a high-stakes, multi-jurisdiction legal battle involving intellectual property rights and professional accountability. Through this experience, Amanda has become an advocate for entrepreneurs, using her platform to raise awareness about the risks innovators face and the importance of protecting original ideas.

Connect with Amanda Here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasima/

Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/brain.on.loan

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

Are you a woman tech founder looking to scale your business and navigate the challenges unique to the tech industry as a female entrepreneur?

Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Marie Doce, a seasoned product strategy and AI consultant, to discuss Marie's unconventional journey from big tech to building AI solutions for her rural community. Learn how Marie's experiences at TripAdvisor, Mindbody, and Jasper AI have shaped her mission with Grounded AI to bring accessible AI tools to underserved communities, all while tackling issues like gender bias, imposter syndrome, and the venture capital gender gap.

Key Takeaway: By listening to Marie Doce's story, listeners can find motivation and strategies to overcome challenges, redefine success on their terms, and make a meaningful impact in their entrepreneurial journey.

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Guest Bio:

Marie Doce is a product strategy and AI consultant with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. She entered tech unconventionally, using her international relations degree and fluency in German to land a role at TripAdvisor, where she rose from content moderator to fraud investigator before discovering product management. Over the years she held product leadership roles at high-growth startups, most recently as Staff Technical Product Manager at Jasper AI, where she helped scale the platform to serve 20 percent of the Fortune 500. After moving back to her rural hometown in Humboldt County, California, Marie founded Grounded AI, a consultancy helping local small businesses adopt practical, time-saving AI workflows. She is currently a semi-finalist in a regional venture competition, pitching for up to $200,000 to expand her mission of bringing AI to the communities that need it most.

Connect with Marie Here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588288713696

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundedaico/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/groundedaico/

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Host Bio:

Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms.

Connect with Zofia Here:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/