Twingineering

Twingineering

By Victoria and Vanessa LieraBusinessCareers
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Twingineering episodes

  • Twingineering Episode 25: We've Made it This Far, What's Next?

    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

    41 min
  • Twingineering Episode 24: Embracing Your Own Path as a College Student ft. Jamee Bates

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

    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Connect with Jamee on LinkedIn!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamee-bates-a81733226
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:20 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:09:04 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles/Something We Tried
    00:11:35 Embracing Your Own Path and Avoiding Comparison to Others
    00:23:18 Have you seen a difference in the classroom in regards to population or minorities in engineering?
    00:25:15 Resources/Advice to Succeed at Cal Poly Pomona
    00:28:52 Q&A: What resources are you using to practice Spanish/Tagalog
    00:33:40 Q&A: If you were able to talk to your freshman year self what advice would you give them?
    00:34:55 Q&A: What was your favorite engineering class?
    00:36:30 Q&A: Did you ever deal with imposter syndrome? If so what were ways you overcame it/advice
    00:42:52 Not A Question: Not a question but hiii jamee! Te quiero im so happy you did this !! :’) -nancy
    00:43:54 Closing Remarks/Outro

    45 min
  • Twingineering Episode 23: Let's Talk About Our 20's

    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.

    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:05:15 Something We Learned/Tried
    00:07:30 Being in our 20s (differences) -
    00:25:47 Being in our 20s (similarities)
    00:30:06 Closing Remarks/Outro

    32 min
  • Twingineering Episode 22: Generational Differences in the workplace

    For this episode, we discuss generational differences in the workplace..
    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:10 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:03:12 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
    00:05:48 Topic: How do different generations perceive the concept of work and career advancement differently
    00:11:55 Topic: What are the key communication challenges between generations in the workplace?
    00:18:20 Topic: Can mentorship programs that pair younger and older employees help bridge the generational gap? If so, how?
    00:22:57 Topic: How do expectations around work-life balance differ across generations?
    00:29:09 Topic: What is one thing you would like everyone to know about your generation? Or, what is the biggest misnomer about your generation?
    00:35:34 Q&A: What’s new lingo that you’ve heard at work by older gens that you’re like whaaat??
    00:40:20 Q&A: Any plans for grad school for a masters or PhD?
    00:43:27 Closing Remarks/Outro

    45 min
  • Twingineering Episode 21: Imposter Sydnrome ft. Megan Lightbourn

    For this episode, we talk about imposter syndrome. We also talk to Megan about her volunteer work and why she chose chemical engineering. We also touch on business resource groups.

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

    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:06:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
    00:12:44 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome
    00:16:20 Volunteering and Business Resource Groups
    00:20:55 Advice from Megan
    00:25:43 Q&A: What motivated you to pursue the volunteer work that you do?
    00:27:37 Q&A: Why did you choose chemical engineering?
    00:29:48 Q&A: Do you have any specific goals in the future as far as roles you want to pursue in engineering and/or volunteer work/being involved in the community?
    00:34:20 Closing Remarks/Outro

    36 min
  • Twingineering Episode 20: Taking Every Opportunity Ft. Yessica Jimenez

    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)

    Follow our social media accounts:
    Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera


    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 Episode Start

    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros

    00:01:33 Weekly Highs and Lows

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

    00:12:33 Why Yessica chose Materials Science Engineering

    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

    57 min
  • Twingineering Ep 19: More than Engineering: Engineering & Intellectual Property Ft. Cassidy Aranda

    For this episode, we talk to Cassidy about Intellectual Property, her journey in engineering and law, & ethics in engineering.

    About Cassidy: Cassidy Aranda is a member of the California Baptist University, Electrical & Computer Engineering Class of 2020. Post-graduation, Cassidy worked as an Integration Test Engineer. Cassidy is currently in her final year of law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law. She plans on becoming an Intellectual Property Attorney & is set to start as a full-time Associate at a Chicago law firm in the Fall of 2024. She is excited to help her future clients obtain and maintain their patents, trademarks, copyrights, & trade secrets!
    In her free time, she enjoys reading books, drumming, modeling, and exploring various crafty mediums (soldering, cross-stitching, photography, etc.). Cassidy is passionate about increasing the number of Latina women in STEM and law, and plans to one day create a scholarship/pipeline program to enable more women to succeed in these empowering fields!
    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:07:00 Something We Learned/Something We Tried
    00:11:20 Why Cassidy Chose both Engineering and Law School
    00:21:40 What is Intellectual Property
    00:32:21 Intersection of Engineering and Tech in Law
    00:34:14 Being a Woman in Electrical Engineering: Undergrad/Industry
    00:40:37 Ethics in Engineering
    00:54:28 Q&A: How do you manage personal morals and values with company expectations?
    01:00:45 Q&A: How does Law School compare to earning your engineering degree in terms of difficulty?
    01:03:10 Advice from Cassidy: Do what makes you happy!
    01:07:26 Closing Remarks/Outro

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 18: How I Became a Software Engineer ft. Corina Salas

    For this episode, we talk to Corina how she decided on software engineering and her journey so far.
    About Corina: Corina is currently a Software Engineer at Target. She graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2021 where she majored in Computer Science and a completed a minor in communications! In her free time she spends a lot of time with her siblings and friends and likes doing workout classes at her local gym!
    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera

    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:23 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:07:09 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
    00:11:15 Why did you choose software engineering?
    00:15:23 How has your experience in this field been so far?
    00:17:42 How did you end up in the role that you did/where you are now?
    00:28:14 More Advice From Corina
    00:34:33 Q&A: Target isn't the first company you think of when you hear "engineering". How did you go about the job application process and find your job specifically?
    00:40:44 Closing Remarks/Outro

    42 min
  • Twingineering Episode 17: Taking a Different Route ft. Adheli Gonzalez

    For this episode, we talk to Adheli about taking a different route and going into management.

    About Adheli: She currently works as a Project Supervisor in the Expansion Department at McMaster-Carr. She started at the company in Sept 2021. She completed a major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York. Adheli is originally from Chicago, went to college in NYC, and is back in Chicago living with her parents and brother.
    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.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:18 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:00 Adheli's introduction
    00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:14:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
    00:23:45 Topic: Why did you decide to study Mechanical and Electrical Engineering?
    00:26:48 Topic: How did you end up in management and in the role that you did?
    00:29:30 Topic: Advice for those considering management roles
    00:35:45 Topic: More from Adheli
    00:38:57 Q&A: What advice would you give your younger self?
    00:45:50 Q&A: What is the most interesting thing about your current role?
    00:49:55 Closing Remarks/Outro

    52 min
  • Twingineering Epsiode 16: Anniversary!

    It's been ONE WHOLE YEAR since we started our podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. Listen to this episode for some updates on where we're at professionally since last year, things we’ve learned / lessons throughout this past year, and some podcast highlights/stats. We also answer 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)
    Follow our social media accounts:
    Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera
    TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 Episode Start
    00:00:19 Welcome/Intros
    00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows
    00:05:08 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles
    00:08:27 Anniversary - Job Updates
    00:11:20 Anniversary - Lessons We've Learned
    00:16:32 Anniversary - Podcast Highlights
    00:23:00 Let us know what you want to hear! Let us know if you or someone you know would like to be a guest!
    00:24:49 Q&A: How has starting the podcast influenced/impacted your life?
    00:29:25 Q&A: Twin Calendar Reveal
    00:30:32 Closing Remarks/Outro

    34 min

About Twingineering

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We are Victoria and Vanessa Liera! We are first generation, Latina Electrical Engineers... and yes, we're twins. We were born and raised in the San Fernando Valley (Panorama City) in California. We…