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I have been running a successful company for nearly 10 years now, and the last few years as a single parent. It’s not easy to run a family and a business, but it is possible. That’s why episode 30 of This Green Planet is about my tips to running a business as a single parent! 

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of embracing your single parent status and actionable steps you can take right now to use it to your advantage in your business. 

I cover some of the following topics: 

• Embrace being a single parent
• Avoid toxic people and substances
• Include your kids in your business
• Give yourself breaks
• All you need is an idea and serious drive
• Focus on the positives
• Find the right schedule for you

Being a single parent and an entrepreneur both allow you to develop skills that help the other and overall help yourself be more successful in these areas of your life. Accept these titles and skills and you’ll go further than you ever thought you could! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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I was a youth and adult activist, and am encouraging my kids to be youth activists as well. I fully believe youth activism is essential to raising adult activists and for future generations to make positive changes in our world. That’s why episode 29 of This Green Planet is about youth activism!

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of youth activism and actionable steps you can take right now to encourage your kids to be activists. 

I cover some of the following topics: 

• The power and desire that our youth have to change the world, and how this has been proven true
• How activism now will position our youth for future leadership positions as adults
• How activism fuels passion and purpose that then instills ethics that take them into adulthood
• How youth activism changes the minds of adults who listen

It’s important that we don’t underestimate the power children have to change the world. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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I decided to now in the spirit of transparency and authenticity. But in addition to all the craziness of life right now with parenting and running my businesses, I’m also going on a divorce. And unfortunately, it is a high conflict divorce, mostly in part because it involves my companies. That’s why episode 28 of This Green Planet is about Growing a company through a divorce! 

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of knowing the information you need before there’s a crisis and actionable steps you can take right now to protect your business. 

I cover some of the following topics: 

• Legalities behind a divorce with business owners/participants
• Financial issues that arise when you get divorced
• How a divorce is like a crisis, and crisis management tips for your business
• How to create a Plan of Action and why you need one

These are unfortunately only things I learned about before it was too late, but had I done before then I probably would have saved myself lots of grief. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Having spirited kids and running a business can be challenging; it’s not for the faint of heart. But there is strength and beauty in being able to do this successfully. Women in STEM often leave the STEM field because of not feeling supported in their motherly tasks and start their own businesses, so this episode will speak to a lot of you. Episode 27 of This Green Planet is about parenting spirited kids while running a successful business! 

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of understanding your child’s strong-willed nature and the actionable steps you can take right now to be able to raise spirited children and run a successful business simultaneously. 

I cover some of the following topics: 

• Defining “spirited children” and common signs your child might fit this category as well.
• How to handle your child’s behavior in a productive way
• Setting boundaries and expectations going into business ownership while raising children.
• How to prioritize your boundaries and priorities without comparison to others’ success.

There is no magical recipe to successful parenting while running a business. But with the tips I have shared today, I have been able to have successful, highly passionate children while also running and growing a successful business, and I think you will be able to do so too. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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In past episodes, we’ve discussed the need for female role models in STEM fields as a way of bridging the gender gap and allowing female STEM careers to be more open. This is an incredibly important topic in the STEM fields to allow for more inclusion, to erase the pay gap in genders, and to allow female STEM leaders to stay in the STEM fields longer. There are not enough female role models in the STEM fields, but those that do exist deserve to be celebrated. That’s why episode 26 of This Green Planet is about a few of my favorite female STEM role models! 

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of celebrating female Role Models in STEM fields and shedding light on a few of them. 

 I cover the following female role models: 

• Rashi Khurana - Shutterstock’s Vice President of Engineering
• Liz Sarah - Chair of the National Women’s Business Council
• Jordana Abraham - Founder of Betches
• Maria C. Carrillo - Chief Science Officer of the Alzheimer’s Association
• Annie Chow - CEO of AT&T Business
• Sonya Reed - A Nissan Vice President

My goal in this new series is to provide motivating and relatable examples of women in STEM fields so that you may share them with younger generations or be inspired to pursue STEM fields further yourself. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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In the last 5 years, there have been significant improvements to how we inspire young girls to get into STEM fields and find interest there, and in turn, this has completely changed the fields relating to STEM significantly. 

You’ve heard me talk before about how women in STEM have different skillsets and have different perspectives than our male counterparts when it comes to how we think and feel, which ultimately adds a new dynamic to STEM fields. But there’s no secret that a large gender gap still remains in the STEM fields. That’s why episode 25 of This Green Planet is about how women in STEM are completely changing the business world as a whole! 

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of women in STEM and ways you are probably seeing the STEM fields change around you because of the females in the field. 

I cover some of the following topics: 

• In the last five years, there have been significant efforts made to increase awareness and interest in STEM fields for young girls but there is a significant gender gap in the industries.
• Women enter higher education at much higher rates than men but only earn 30-35% of the nation’s bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields.
• By increasing the number of women who are pursuing STEM fields, we’ll decrease the surplus of unfilled STEM jobs that exist right now and benefit every business in our economy.
• This world has been created by and for men instead of men and women, and I give a few examples like how metabolic rates of men mean the office spaces are too cold for most women, and others, in this podcast episode.

With the growing demand for more STEM field jobs, and the increased importance of STEM fields to save our planet, create and innovate for our nation, and more, STEM fields are expanding without a proper female presence to sustain it. This episode will encourage you to be that female role model, increase awareness and understanding of the need for women in this field, and more. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Having a tech-centered career as a woman, and especially as a woman of color, completely caught Sidney Madison Prescott by surprise. Originally set on law school, Sidney got an internship in the tech industry her third year of undergrad and fell in love with the complexities of it all. 

After choosing technology, she found another surprise; people would judge her competence not on her actual skills and passion, but based on the fact that she wasn’t the stereotypical cartoon version of what a “tech guy” should be or look like. These issues are faced by women in the tech and STEM fields every day. That’s why episode 24 of This Green Planet is about women in tech and the need for mentorship! 

Sidney Madison Prescott is a senior technology leader, keynote speaker, author, and robotics evangelist specializing in the creation of Robotic Process Automation Centers of Excellence for Fortune 500 companies. Sidney currently heads up the Global Intelligent Automation initiative at music streaming powerhouse Spotify. In addition to her enterprise technology expertise, Sidney is an executive board member for three global non-profit organizations, where she contributes valuable automation insights to enhance overall program objectives. To round out her career accolades, Sidney was also named a global recipient of the 2020 Top 50 Technology Visionaries award.

In this episode of This Green Planet, Sidney Madison Prescott is sharing the importance of mentorship and actionable steps you can take right now to help young girls fall in love with STEM fields and stay interested as they age. 

Sidney and I cover some of the following topics: 

• How Sidney utilizes her tech skills at Spotify
• How to get young girls interested in STEM and stay interested in STEM careers
• The common issues women in STEM careers face
• The importance of having a mentor in a difficult career field

The importance of having a mentor and/or a community of like-minded persons with similar life experiences in the STEM world is so important and underrated. We have a community here at This Green Planet and I am always here to listen and to be that guide. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidneymadisonprescott/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidneyandthecity/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sidneyinthecity

Get her book: https://www.amazon.com/Robotic-Process-Automation-UiPath-StudioX/dp/1484267931/

We’ve all heard people brag about how great of a work/life balance they have, as if juggling all these things is bad. In much of the industry, having a strong work/life balance is something to strive for. But I don’t think it exists in the way society would like to lead you to believe. That’s why today’s episode 23 of The Green Planet is about work and life harmony instead of work and life balance.

I have spent two years trying to achieve this idea of “balance” between work and life, and that’s why I believe we are setting ourselves up to fail by trying to achieve this unrealistic dream, as if the two entities of our lives are meant to be juggled and not embraced together.

Today I encourage you to look at work-life harmony through many examples. I touch upon these key points: 

• The power of your words and redefining what work/life balance is and isn’t.
• The importance of remaining flexible in your schedule and ability to complete tasks.
• The benefit of being open to inspiration no matter our surroundings or current situation.
• What we gain from prioritizing what’s essential.
• The beauty in self care and how it can benefit your work.
• How taking care of our mental and physical health can help us be in harmony with our work and life.

I hope you gained some insight and perhaps I changed your mind from thinking about juggling work and life and trying to remain “balanced” in these areas, and instead have found a way or two that you can find harmony between all these areas of your life and work.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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Today on the podcast we have Mark Reynolds, from Citizen Climate Lobby, to share with us the importance of a Carbon Tax in order to save the planet. In this conversation, you’ll learn along with me as we talk all about why a Carbon Tax is the goal, how to get involved, and more. 

Mark shares how to come to a place of common ground with conflict of any type, which truly is the key to conflict resolution. His program, which picked him in a way, is a great volunteer opportunity, and I was actually involved in it a few years ago.

Mark Reynolds and I will touch upon the following topics in this episode:

• What the Citizen Climate Lobby is trying to accomplish
• How a Carbon Tax would affect small business owners
• How to get involved with Climate change, and how our youth can do the same

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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I recently learned that if young children do not pick up interests in STEM and STEAM fields by 8th grade, they are likely to never pick up the skills or interests. As many of you know, I have a teenage daughter. That’s why episode 21 of This Green Planet is about empowering young girls in STEAM. 

In this episode of This Green Planet, I’m sharing the importance of STEM and STEAM in middle school girls and actionable steps you can take right now to help a young girl you know get involved in STEM and STEAM. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:

• What kids are interested in before 8th grade is a huge facilitating factor in future career intentions 
• Women have unique skill sets that men may not have to benefit these fields
• Normalizing mistakes can help young girls feel more secure in being interested in STEM and STEAM fields
• Storytelling matters; You can use storytime to share inspiring stories with both young girls and boys about women STEMists

Purchase my new book, Lessons From Inspirational Women STEM Leaders at Green Planet Press.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on sustainable, STEM business practices and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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