WIE Rise Together: Charting Pathways to STEM Careers

WIE Rise Together: Charting Pathways to STEM Careers

Join professionals in STEM as they share real-life experiences navigating work-life balance, dual careers, and personal growth. Each episode offers inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you thrive in your career and connect with a global community.

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August 11, 2026 31 mins

What does it take to become a leader worth following?

In this episode, we welcome Randy Hain, founder of Serviam Partners, co-founder of Leadership Foundry, executive coach, speaker, and author of 13 award-winning books. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in senior leadership, executive search, and talent development, Randy shares insights gained from coaching leaders at some of the world's most respected organization...

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 In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Tanis, a leading financial advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, who has dedicated her career to advancing financial literacy and empowerment for women. She shares the pivotal moment that sparked her passion for financial planning—realizing how little women are taught about managing, protecting, and growing their wealth.  Our conversation explores how financial ...

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Guest - Kim Meninger, Leadership Coach, Consultant & Keynote Speaker Host - LaRhonda Julien

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to “make it easier to be human at work” in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven landscape. Our guest, an experienced leader turned executive coach, shares how a successful corporate career evolved into a mission-driven practice focused on helping individuals and organizat...

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In this special Mother's Day episode, Wendy Anderson-Cocke speaks about how technical professionals can take ownership of their careers with intention. Wendy shares lessons from moving from corporate engineering to entrepreneurship, why professionals should treat their careers like a business, and how flexible work can support both performance and personal priorities. This episode offers practical strategies for flexible work, pers...

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In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Kane—CEO and Founder of the Kane Intentional Communication™ Institute, mindfulness instructor, and author of The Pause Principle—to explore how intentional communication can elevate leadership, confidence, and career growth in STEM. Cynthia shares her personal journey and how mindfulness and communication work together to help leaders show up with clarity, calm, and purpose. We ...

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In this episode, we dive deep with Distinguished Lecturer John McDonald, a globally recognized leader whose career is defined by technical excellence, extensive publications, and a lifelong commitment to volunteering and mentorship. John shares how an early spark of curiosity grew into a purpose-driven path—one shaped by service, professional communities, and intentional leadership.

Together, we unpack the real challenges fa...

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What happens when a software engineer follows her curiosity … and ends up redefining what cybersecurity research can look like?

She started in software, pivoted to research, and landed on the IEEE Top 30 list. This month on WIE RISE TOGETHER, we are "Tech Unplugged" with Anastasija  Collen, a Senior Cybersecurity Researcher and Associate Professor pushing the boundaries of digital defense. From spotting the next big se...

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Bobbie Carlton on Creating Success with Clarity, Confidence & Compassion Executive coach Bobbie Carlton joins host Abinaya Inbamani in this empowering episode of WIE RISE TOGETHER. Together, they explore how women can rest intentionally, rise purposefully, and show up fully in their careers and lives. Bobbie shares practical insights on visibility, wellness, money mindset, and navigating the emotional load of leadership and fam...
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Ever wondered how dual-career couples keep it all together when life feels like a high-wire act? Hosted by Geetika Tandon, this episode features Jenifer Castillo Rodriguez, IEEE Region 9 Director and aviation industry leader, and Francisco Carrero, Chair of IEEE MOVE Puerto Rico, chemical engineer, and humanitarian volunteer.    Together, they share candid insights into managing morning chaos, coping with unpredictability...
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Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) replacing jobs? How can you grow from a Data Analyst to a Director in the tech industry? In this episode of Tech Unplugged: Spotlighting Women in AI, host Kelly Onu, Cybersecurity Consultant, sits down with Nimisha Morkonda Gnanasekaran, Director of Data Science at Western Digital and Advisory Board Member for ML/AI. Nimisha shares her journey from analyst to leadership, insights on Machine Learning ...

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Remember when you could answer work emails, wrangle a toddler, and fold laundry—sometimes all at once? So do Pankaj Sinha and Geetika Tandon.  Join this dynamic couple-turned-survival-guides as they look back (and laugh) at the chaos of raising kids while juggling two careers. With battle stories, hindsight wisdom, and the occasional “Why did we think that would work?” moment, this podcast proves that making ...
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Own Your Worth: A Guide to Confident Career Moves

In the competitive world of STEM, success isn't just about your skills; it's about how you present yourself. This episode features Reanette A Etzler, The Strategic HR Coach/Founder, who offers a transformative approach to job searching, helping you break through the barriers and own your career. Get ready to turn a simple job hunt into a powerful strategy for building the future you...

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In this inspiring episode of the IEEE WIE Rise Together podcast, executive coach and former engineer Jahnavi Brenner shares how the PIE framework can transform the careers of technical professionals.

In this framework, our guest explains how we can use our presence, combined with our image and exposure, to build an authentic personal brand. Jahnavi offers practical strategies for engineers at every stage.

Tune in to learn how to be...

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What Does It Take to Build Boundaries, Prevent Burnout, and Find Balance in STEM?

In this empowering episode of the IEEE WIE Podcast Program, the host, Dr. Abinaya Inbamani, sits down with biotech changemaker Anbumathi to explore one of the most pressing topics in STEM today: work–life balance.

From navigating demanding careers to managing societal expectations — especially for women in STEM — the conversation div...

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June 18, 2025 29 mins

What Does It Take for Women to Thrive in STEM Around the World?

Guest Sanyogita Shamsunder, C-Suite Tech & Business Executive and host Geetika Tandon, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting Cloud, AI & Digital, explore the progress, challenges, and inspiring journeys of women around the world who are shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From breaking barriers to building strategies for ...

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What does it really take to juggle a STEM career and motherhood?

Host Kelly Onu chats with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya and Cassie Leonard about the highs, the challenges, and the wins of innovating while parenting.

Full of real stories, fresh insights, and inspiration for women in tech and Engineering.

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