For this episode, we catch up (with each other and with you!) as we talk about or life updates and future plans for the podcast.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:17 Welcome/Intros00:02:22 Weekly Highs and Lows00:05:55 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:09:03 Life Updates and Future Plans00:18:53 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about managing motherhood and a professional career. Daniela shares her experience and journey being a mother in engineering, what she's learned and challenges she has faced, along with some advice. We also discuss a few submitted questions.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)A little about Daniela: Daniela was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She attended the same school from kindergarten all the way through high school (grade 11). After graduating, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study, so she decided to move to Vancouver, Canada, to study English for a year. This experience helped her grow personally and gain clarity on her future goals.She says "After returning to Colombia, I enrolled in university and pursued a degree in Industrial Engineering in Bogotá. I studied for five years and successfully completed my degree, graduating in April 2014. Just a month later, in May 2014, I found out I was pregnant. It was a challenging time, as finding a professional job while pregnant in Colombia is very difficult. I chose to dedicate myself to motherhood and to raising my son during that stage. When my son was ten months old, I started working again—first in sales, and later as a director at the Association of Engineers at my university. Eventually, I joined the marketing department at an American pharmaceutical company. Later on, my husband and I made the decision to emigrate to the United States. The first few years were not easy, as I was unable to find work in my professional field. I worked in several roles that were completely unrelated to engineering. We lived in Florida, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, we moved to Ohio, where I was given the opportunity to work as an engineer at a company that works for Honda. I later transitioned directly to Honda, where I’ve now been working for 1 years, proudly practicing my profession in the U.S."Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start[00:00:17] Welcome/Intros[00:02:28] Weekly Highs and Lows[00:08:40] Daniela's Experience and Journey Being A Mother in Engineering[00:11:07] What You've Learned on Your Journey[00:12:14] Any Specific Challenges[00:13:14] What Advice Would You Give to Listeners[00:18:30] More on Daniela's Transition to the US as a Mother[00:26:40] Q&A: How do you balance your roles as a wife, mother and professional?[00:30:15] Q&A: What was the biggest shift or surprise working in Colombia vs US?[00:33:11] Q&A: If you could tell your undergrad self one thing, what would it be?[00:36:21] Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about Managing Stress. We touch on focusing only on what you can control, feeding your body good things, keeping hobbies and activities that are physical, artistic, and/or educational, morning/night routine, and planning less vs more.If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:19 Welcome/Intros00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows00:05:22 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:07:10 Managing Stress Tip 1: Focus only on what YOU can control00:11:48 Managing Stress Tip 2: Focus on one thing at a time00:17:50 Managing Stress Tip 3: Fueling you body00:21:34 Managing Stress Tip 4: Hobbies/ Activities - Move your body00:24:55 Managing Stress Tip 4: Hobbies/ Activities - Feed your creativity00:28:32 Managing Stress Tip 4: Hobbies/ Activities - Doing something that keeps your mind sharp00:30:23 Managing Stress Tip 5: Sleep and Recover00:35:00 Managing Stress Tip 6: Plan Less or Plan More00:41:37 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk with Emely about Biomedical Engineering - why she chose it and her experience. We also learn more about what she does now as an Associate Scientist in Family Care R&D at Procter & Gamble.

Reach out to Emely:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Emely Giselle Rivera: www.linkedin.com/in/emelyrivera17

About Emely: She grew up in Los Angeles, California, and comes from a Salvadoran and Guatemalan background. She graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Human Physiology. During her time at Davis, she was actively involved in the LEADR (Leadership in Engineering Advancement, Diversity, and Retention) program, a first-generation retention program for engineering students, and CALESS, the SHPE (Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers) chapter at UC Davis. These experiences were crucial to her success and ultimately led to landing her current role at the 2023 SHPE convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Now, she lives in Ohio (crazy change, I know) and works in R&D at P&G, where she focuses on upstream innovation for Bounty, Charmin, and Puffs.

Emely says, "One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is the continuous learning that comes with working on paper innovation, an area that is far more complex than I initially expected. I also greatly appreciate the work culture at P&G, which fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for new hires. Outside of work, I prioritize my personal growth and well-being, focusing on both mental and physical health. I enjoy staying active through exercise and exploring new coffee shops around Cincinnati. On a fun note, I have 18 piercings—eight on each ear and two on my nose."

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)

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Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Episode Start

00:00:18 Welcome/Intros

00:02:58 Weekly Highs and Lows

00:11:15 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles

00:17:12 What was your experience like studying Biomedical Engineering?

00:20:03 Research lab positions vs internships in undergrad

00:25:42 How did you obtain your current role? What was that process like?

00:34:38 Q&A: What is upstream innovation?

00:37:14 Q&A: How you apply your engineering skills to paper innovation?

00:41:00 Q&A: Have you ever asked for a raise? Any advice on how to ask for one?

00:51:15 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about our accomplishments, guests, and topics discussed in 2024. We also talk about our future plans for the podcast and for ourselves. We turned 25 ! So we also share some of our personal and professional goals (: If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.lieraTikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.lieraTimestamps:00:00:00 Episode Start00:00:18 Welcome/Intros00:01:45 Weekly Highs and Lows00:05:55 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles00:08:15 Accomplishments00:11:50 Topics We've Covered This Year00:15:05 Future Plans for the Podcasts00:18:49 Turning 25 and our Personal Goals00:25:10 Q&A: Advice for new engineers entering the industry?00:30:39 Q&A: Tell us the story behind this picture!00:32:55 Q&A: Should I pursue a Masters in EE?00:39:36 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about student perspectives with Jamee Bates, specifically on embracing your own path and avoiding comparison to others.

For this episode, we talk about our 20s and how our life compares/relates to that of older generations in our family. We touch on our experiences, opportunities, education, food and prioritizing health, where we are/were at in life at a certain age, sacrifices, and more.

Megan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-lightbourn-4057a715b

For this episode, we talk to Yessica about Materials Science Engineering, her motivation to pursue a career in manufacturing & automotive industry, being the first in your family to speak another language & pursue a degree in another country, her experience as a student research assistant, and we answered some submitted questions.

About Yessica: Yessica is from Cali, Colombia and went to Ohio State University where she received her B.S. in Materials Science Engineering & completed a Minor in Nuclear Engineering. She currently works at Honda in the IPED - Exterior department and has previously worked at SRICO as an Engineer Technician and Mantaline as a Quality Eng Technician.

Her hobbies include dancing, running, cooking, and traveling. Her fun fact is that she made a solo skydiving jump (OSU class).

If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com)

Timestamps:

00:00:18 Welcome/Intros

00:01:33 Weekly Highs and Lows

00:09:02 Something We Learned/Something We Tried

00:15:18 What motivated you to pursue a career in manufacturing and the automotive Industry?

00:18:00 You are the first in your family to speak another language and pursue a degree in another country. What were some of your biggest struggles and what kept you motivated / how did you overcome them?

00:27:00 You’ve had experience being a student research assistant, how does this compare to your experience in industry? What motivated you to take a research assistant position?

00:34:55 Additional Advice from Yessica - Her expectation from a work environment: Respect

00:39:40 Q&A: I know i like engineering but I’m having trouble deciding which kind to study, any advice?

00:44:45 Q&A: What is your favorite thing to cook?

00:48:05 Q&A: What is Nuclear Engineering?

00:55:10 Closing Remarks/Outro