STEMming in Stilettos with Dr. Toshia

 Episode Summary

1) Lisa Mae is a BADASS!!! She has created a safe place for BIPOC folks to tell stories, impart knowledge and to be themselves.

2) She went to school to study psychology but kept coming back to technology and science. Her first love were stars!!!

3) She is following her calling and you should too.

Lisa Mae Brunson Bio:

Lisa Mae Brunson is a Creative Visionary, Speaker, Author & a Social Innovation Alchemist that is committed to impacting humanity on a global scale.

Lisa Mae is the founder of Wonder Women Tech, Hiring Humans, Mentor Magic Program, and the host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast. She has launched Junior Innovation Camps for underserved kids, and created STEAM camps and workshops for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. She recently received the 2020 Heart-Centered Tech Award from California Senator Ben Allen. Lisa Mae was named “100 Powerful Women” in the 2019 Oct/Nov issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, included in the 2019 “Create & Cultivate 100” List, in partnership with Chevrolet; and was a Long Beach Post’s “40 Under 40” Winner in 2017. She also received an award from Congressman Alan Lowenthal for her work inspiring middle school students through STEAM career fairs.

As a Black, Latina and Indigineous female, Lisa Mae is passionate about Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Humanity. She builds programs and initiatives working with Fortune 500 Companies, Government Entities, Schools and Universities, Organizations, and individuals to address the challenges stemming from lack of inclusion, discrimination, systemic racism, gender parity and more.

Lisa Mae Brunson was appointed as Commissioner on the Commission for Technology and Innovation for the City of Long Beach, by Mayor Robert Garcia, in December 2016 and is currently serving her second term. She is the founder of two hackathons–Hacks 4 Humanity, a hackathon for Social Good, and Wonder Women Hacks, a hackathon to address challenges facing women and girls. She also produced two #Fishackathon events, a global program launched by the United States Department of State, under the Obama Administration in 2015 and 2016.

She is passionate about humanity and hugs, and has hugged over 13,000 people on her “Love, Hugs, and Inspiration Campaign” launched in 2007.

Lisa Mae received a multi-year commitment (2016 – 2021) from the City of Long Beach and Mayor Robert Garcia to host the Wonder Women Tech National Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center and Virtually. She is featured in three Award-Winning documentaries, “Breaking the Silence” (2014), “Kindness is Contagious” (2015), and “Nevertheless” (2020).

website: http://wonderwomentech.com

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Episode Summary

1) We have got to own our own stories. We can't leave this work to others. They don't care. Its our stories and we should tell them.

2) You don't have to be famous or have to have done something others deem amazing for your story to be important. Your life matters and therefore so does your story.

3) There are things that make a story great. The message of the story and the delivery are two integral parts.

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Episode Summary

1. She always had an interest in figuring out how things worked.

2. She loves the environment and wanted to know what is wind energy. You not going to want to miss her answer. Its important.

3. Her experience being the first and only isn't new for WOC but she decided to write about it as a way to heal herself. 

4. Finding a tribe is important for your mental and spiritual health. The journey is long and the laborers are few but that few is MIGHTY.

Dr. Malika Grayson Bio:
She is a global keynote speaker and best-selling author. From being the first black American woman to graduate with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering to best-selling book on her journey through STEM, each experience and struggle has taught her a lesson on taking impossibilities and turning them into probabilities.

As an engineer, she is skilled and driven with experience in data analysis, software development, project management, technical writing and editing . She has experience as a scrum master for agile teams with knowledge in SCRUM Framework and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams and Product Owners/Management. Additionally, I have extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics, modeling and simulation, and wind tunnel experimentation

Her passions include using her experience and journey as a platform to encourage minority women to pursue their advanced degrees. She has shared her story with students on all levels as well as companies in multiple forums around the country. Some of her topics include: Imposter Syndrome, Developing Professional Mentorship Relationships, Activating Your Network, Increasing Diversity, Inclusion and Representation and many others.

Website: malikagrayson.com 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malikagrayson/

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Episode Summary:

1. Nurture your interests. Dr. Gamble-George was interested in Science very early and she found ways to nurture that interest. She loved doing the research.

2. Scientific research IS important. Let's not forget that this is where discovery happens, new vaccines, and even new diseases and cures are found. Science is still important. We can't forget it or overlook it just because we don't want to see it or face or agree with it. 

3. Ignorance is not Bliss! Go do your own research. We need to be our own researchers. But don't trust all sources. Scientific publications and journals. Do your own work about issues and diseases to make the best informed decisions for your life.

4. COVID is going to be with us for a while, even past the vaccines. We already know that there will be long lasting effects that we aren't going to really know or begin to understand until next year and beyond. Y'all be careful out there.

5. Check out the work that is being done by AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors. These women are Phenomenal women working to promote women in STEM and increase the number. If you are interesting in joining the ranks: https://ifthen.aaas.org/


Dr. Gamble-George Bio:

Dr. Gamble-George has 19+ years of biomedical science and biotechnology research experience at top Research I universities and scientific publications on Alzheimer's disease pathology, anxiety and stress-related disorders, neurotoxicity, HIV, and therapeutics. Through an American Hospital Association-sponsored program, she also served as a health system specialist and evaluated the day-to-day functions of a Veterans Affairs medical center and implemented strategies to improve customer service, veterans benefits, and patient hospital admissions. Moreover, Dr. Gamble-George has implemented community-based initiatives in rural communities to combat infectious and chronic diseases due to her passion to promote public health in populations impacted by health disparities.

Dr. Gamble-George's multifaceted experiences in the healthcare field led her to acquire a PhD in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University. Her dissertation research provided valuable information for drug discovery aimed at preventing or treating anxiety or stress-related disorders in humans. Dr. Gamble-George's dedication to the neuroscience field and the well being of others was awarded with the opportunity, as one of 600 young researchers from a 20k global applicant pool, to network with Nobel Laureates on future research approaches to medicine in Germany. It also inspired her to achieve the long term career goal of scientifically examining the social, lifestyle, environmental, and hereditary factors that contribute to brain disorders and other health issues in health disparity and medically underserved populations. She plans to use animal and human cell-based models and biotechnology to determine how drug, lifestyle change, and/or social and enrichment strategies can alleviate negative consequences in the brain and the body. To achieve her long-term goal, she co-founded SciX, LLC, a biotech IoT application and device development company. 


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Episode Summary

1. She is serious about what she does.  She is the real deal and believes with her whole heart that she's doing the good work needed to turn the tides in STEM.

2.  On Engineering and Technology- There is an inherent relationship between the two. There are many people out there really trying to separate the two. Even within a tech field there is some time ( industrial, process) engineering happening. They go together!

3. Make the BOLD move. She believes that bold moves are necessary to move yourself forward. Don't wait for others to do it for you.  Invest in yourself.

4. Focus on Equity. She believes that the focus should be on equity. We can achieve equity by getting people the skills need to get ahead in the world.

5. Don't be afraid. Well, if you are going to be bold, you can't be afraid or be afraid but do it anyway.


Valarie Mackey Bio:

Valarie W. Mackey has more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of Technology and Talent. Her passion for expanding the capability of people and companies coupled with her technology skillset inspired this Fortune 100 Leader turned entrepreneur to establish a company that is transforming the Technology Talent Landscape.

Valarie launched her career as a Consultant with Ernst and Young. While at EY, she was on the forefront of emerging technologies, designing, developing, and deploying cutting edge systems to clients across distinct industries and domains. She later had a progressive and impactful 12-year career with The Coca-Cola Company. As a Technology Leader at the $37 Billion multinational beverage giant, Valarie orchestrated the delivery of international customer centric technology platforms averaging $50MM annually for enterprise functions including Human Resources, Legal, Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Communications. In addition to business enablement through technology, she created and executed strategies to enhance the employee pipeline and prepared talent for succession planning.

Her results oriented, forward thinking mindset now fuels her success as Founder and CEO of WrightNow Solutions, a Talent Development Consultancy where she has complete responsibility for operations. Because the future of technology innovation begins with changing the workforce that inspires that innovation, Valarie introduces underrepresented populations to growing, thriving technology careers by providing education, certification opportunities and unprecedented access to leading corporations. Her holistic approach provides learning experiences for company leaders to increase Emotional IQ while focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This has resulted in companies improving their access to and retention of talent with proven ROI while increasing the salaries offered to non-traditional entry level talent by an average of 480%.

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Episode Summary

1. She found her calling and love for STEM very early on. This may not be your story but she did and she found ways to grow the calling and people to help her nurture it during her life.

2. HBCU's vs. PWI's. Can we put this "issue" to bed now? The education you receive at an HBCU can and DOES match up and/or exceed that of the education received at a PWI. Point. Blank. Period!!

3. On using your title. Do it! You've earned it.

Dr. Candace Bio:

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Holmes followed in her parents' footsteps and matriculated at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. At Xavier University, Dr. Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. While studying at Xavier, Dr. Holmes knew that she wanted to become a physician. What she also knew was that she did not want to spend her days writing prescriptions. While researching health care careers, she came across the chiropractic profession.

The summer before her senior year in college, Dr. Holmes visited and shadowed chiropractors in her home city. She witnessed the power of chiropractic firsthand and was able to receive her first adjustment. Afterward, she went home and felt incredibly relaxed. She was so relaxed that she took a three hour nap which was the best nap that she had ever had! "This is why people get adjusted!" she said.

From then on, Dr. Holmes was on a mission. She especially loved how chiropractic relied on the body's own ability to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. Growing up, she did not like taking medications for anything, so, becoming a chiropractor was a natural fit for her. As a former high school athlete, and her graduating class's top female athlete, she only wished that she had been under chiropractic care much earlier in her life!

Dr. Holmes earned her chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. She has sixteen years of experience and has practiced in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Georgia. Taking care of patients as young as hours old to patients that are "seasoned," active, and in their 90's comes naturally to her. Dr. Holmes is board certified in chiropractic and in physiological therapeutics. She has extensive experience caring for patients involved in automobile accidents, those who are pregnant, and those who are "weekend warriors." She enjoys caring for athletes of all ages, educators, and members of the service community including nurses, dental hygienists, hair stylists, military personnel, waiters/waitresses, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.

Duluth, Georgia has been home for Dr. Holmes and her two daughters for the past five years. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and is a member of the International House call chiropractor's Association. In her time away from the office, Dr. Holmes enjoys supporting her daughters in dance and travel softball as well as dining out, power walking, reading, and yoga. Her daughters are adjusted regularly and have been under chiropractic care since they were hours old. She enjoys taking care of her patients and she looks forward to caring for you and your family, too!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-candace-holmes-b-s-d-c-64ab976?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BOvEQ5JXVQkmY6GV

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Episode Main Points

1) It is important that we spend time mentoring those younger than us. We have got to be about making sure that we are leaving a legacy within STEM that breed success for the next generation. We have make sure that we are giving our kids the opportunities that we didn't have.

2) Dr. Berry is the REAL DEAL!!! She believes in being  and is  multi-disciplinary. She has degrees in Mathematics AND  Electrical Engineering. This means having more than one skill in multiple areas. It is a wonderful thing!! And its not as hard as one might think. Always be learning!!!!

3) Hold on to the people who believe in you. They are not a dime a dozen.


Dr. Carlotta Berry Bio:
Carlotta A. Berry is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Spelman College, bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, master’s in electrical engineering from Wayne State University, and PhD from Vanderbilt University. She is one of a team of faculty in ECE, ME and CSSE at Rose-Hulman to create and direct the first multidisciplinary minor in robotics. She is the Co-Director of the NSF S-STEM Rose Building Undergraduate Diversity (ROSE-BUD) Program and advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers. She is also the President of the Technical Editor Board for the ASEE Computers in Education Journal. She has taught undergraduate courses in Human-Robot Interaction, Mobile Robotics, circuits, controls, signals and system, freshman and senior design. Her research interests are in robotics education, interface design, human-robot interaction, and increasing underrepresented populations in STEM fields.

Dr. Berry contact info:

Twitter: @drcaberry
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Episode Summary;

1) Dr. DeYonne Parker is a life coach who empowers ladies, leaders and little girls. You want her in your life. She is life affirming and empowering women all over the world. 

2) She asked some really interesting questions to start our discussion on goals. Are you a starter or a finisher? Your answer matters when we are talking about your goals and the how you want to complete them.

3) Goals are about strategy more than anything else. Do you have a strategy that will help you complete those goals? Is it adaptable when life shows up and smacks you around? 

4) Even when life does show up and show out, it doesn't mean that you should forget about your goals. Is your "why" still good? Is the goal still valid or relevant in your life? 

5) Take 7 days to make the decision to continue or adjust your goals. Sit with it before running back in. Make the needed adjustments.

6) Dr. Dee is offering all listeners a free resource if you send up for her Just a Girl With Goals Class that begins on January 25th. Here is the link to sign up for the class: https://www.deyonneparker.com/just-a-girl-with-goals.html 

Dr. DeYonne Parker Bio

Dr. DeYonne Parker is on a mission to empower ladies, leaders and little girls to gain the clarity, confidence and courage they need to shine in their Brilliant Zone.
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Dr. Parker is a multi-national speaker and facilitator and has graced stages and corporate classrooms around the world to include countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. She is also a two-time published author and certified professional coach that is often referred to as "The Courage Catalyst" for her unique ability to help her clients move from comfort to courage.

DeYonne is the founder of The S.W.A.G. University and the co-owner of Gem Makers, LLC, a coaching and consulting organization that seeks to help ladies and leaders move beyond their brilliance to successfully executing their strategies.

Due to her desire to see little girls grow into courageous ladies, Dr. Parker also serves as a youth mentor, Director of Training and the current Board Chair for Diamond in the Rough, Youth Development Organization.

To find out more about Dr. DeYonne Parker visit www.DeYonneParker.com

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Throwback Episode Summary:
This episode was recorded in 2015. We talk about STEM Education and Parents. I know now that parents are embracing STEM in big ways. Back then, it was still relatively new and parents were interested in it. We talk to our audience about how to engage with your child in terms of STEM without overcrowding them.

Dr. Toshia

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Throwback Episode

I made this recording in 2015!! This was before engineering and technology became cool. People, teachers, parents were all a little afraid to wade into technology even though we'd been using it and had been teaching it to our kids. There was something about that we just hadn't embraced yet. Engineering was still this nebulous profession or thing that we knew was happening but we didn't really know what it was as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. 

Dr. Tosia

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