When Angela Hollowell founded Rootful Media—previously Ang H. Studio—she wanted to find a way to turn her passions for human rights, the outdoors and creative entrepreneurship into a business. Now, the videographer and photographer works with nonprofits to create purpose-driven creative projects, and her work has been featured in numerous national publictations including The New York Times, CNN and MSNBC. In this episode, learn what it took to turn her hobbies into a full-time job and how she learns from other entrepreneurs on her video podcast Honey & Hustle.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

There aren't a lot of women in the cybersecurity field, and there are even fewer female leaders, but Laura Rogers is one of them. A cybersecurity Senior Manager at North Carolina Military Business Center and Chair of the North Carolina Interagency Cybersecurity Coordinating Committee, Laura shares her experience developing cybersecurity tools for defense contractors and how her background in compliance and quality management systems has enabled her to develop tools to help small businesses implement cybersecurity standards. In this episode, learn how her work with universities, community colleges and state agencies to turn the problem of cybersecurity into an economic development tool is inspiring women and people of color to break into the field.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

When building a STEM business, having connections with other entrepreneurs and people in your field can help you make better decisions. That's the business Scott Kelly is in as the director of entrepreneurship at Campbell University. In this episode, learn the importance of creating those connections and some tips on how exactly to do it.

Scott is also the founder of Startup High, a summer program that immerses high school students in the world of local entrepreneurship. To learn more, visit www.startuphigh.com.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

When Dr. Nehemiah Mabry was a child, he thought he wanted to be an "inventor," because he didn't even know that the term "engineer" existed. In high school, his father helped him realize that he was destined for a STEM career, and he later worked as an engineering researcher at NASA, an engineer at Simpson Engineers and Associates and a researcher and instructor at N.C. State University. There, he realized the impact he could have on STEM education and went out on his own to build STEMedia, an edtech and digital media company providing content, community and career opportunities for young professionals in STEM. In this episode, learn how he built the company—one of his greatest designs yet.

Learn from STEMedia.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

In this episode, Dr. Pamela is talking with Tammie Hall, Director for the Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB). Tammie shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities facing STEM entrepreneurs, particularly those from minority backgrounds, and they discuss the programs and resources offered by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to support the growth and success of these businesses and how to find practical advice for anyone looking to start or scale a STEM-based venture.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

North Carolina's Triangle is a haven for entrepreneurs and, in this episode, Pam talks with Tim Scales, the executive director of Durham's American Underground (AU) startup hub. With a mission of bringing together a community of innovators, Pam and Tim talk about the key resources and experiences that AU offers to help entrepreneurs grow their ideas into successful ventures and how they're advocating for equity in startup spaces.

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

In the first episode of Stepping Up Stem, host Dr. Pamela McCauley is joined by Keith Daniel, co-founder and managing director of Resilient Ventures, a capital fund committed to expanding access to capital networks and opportunities for Black founders with the goal of closing the wealth gap. Keith shares his personal story and journey in the industry and the inspiration behind starting Resilient Ventures. He also discusses the ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) model and how it is used to address the problem of marginalized communities and the role of the systems in perpetuating inequality. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation about the importance of addressing the wealth gap and the power of community development in creating positive change!

Stepping Up STEM is hosted by Dr. Pamela McCauley and is a production of Earfluence.

Science, technology, engineering and math are all great career paths, but they’re also fields with additional barriers to entry for women, people of color and other outstanding members of our community who have been historically marginalized. Join Dr. Pamela McCauley as she sits down with leaders making a difference in STEM education, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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