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In this episode, I sit down with Kirsten Schulte, a mechanical design engineer who shares her inspiring journey from discovering engineering at a middle school STEM camp to navigating her career in a male-dominated industry. We dive deep into her experience at Florida Polytechnic University, the challenges and rewards of mechanical design work, and the real talk about being a woman in STEM.

Kirsten opens up about her internship experiences, including being told she was "only hired because she was a woman," and how she's learned to prioritize family over career advancement. We discuss the creative side of engineering, from turning customer ideas into 3D models to seeing those designs come to life in manufacturing.

This conversation touches on the struggles many women face in STEM fields—from being the only woman in the classroom to making friends in male-dominated workplaces. But we also explore the strengths that come from these experiences and how they shape us into more compassionate, resilient professionals.

Whether you're considering engineering, currently studying STEM, or navigating your own career path, Kirsten's story offers valuable insights about staying true to your values while building a fulfilling career.

#WomenInSTEM #MechanicalEngineering #FloridaPolytechnic #CareerJourney #WorkLifeBalance

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This week on Unlocking My Potential, I’m joined by Alison Hart, whose journey through STEM is a powerful story of growth, resilience, and embracing change.

From her first spark of inspiration in a network closet at age five to her transition from IT and network engineering into software development, Alison shares what it really takes to thrive in tech: overcoming rejection, developing soft skills, handling imposter syndrome, and staying open to new opportunities—even when it means pivoting your career.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, struggled with perfectionism, or wondered whether it’s okay to keep changing directions, this episode is for you. Alison’s story reminds us that the most meaningful growth happens when we step into the unknown.

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In this episode of Unlocking My Potential, Ashton shares her inspiring journey from pursuing an art degree to finding her calling in STEM.

She opens up about:

• The pivotal moment she realized art was her passion, but not her career
• Transitioning from community college to Florida Polytechnic University
• How project management and networking shaped her career path
• Facing imposter syndrome after graduation and learning to persevere
• Finding balance between creativity, career, and personal growth

Ashton’s story is a reminder that career pivots can lead to unexpected opportunities and that you don’t have to give up your passions to thrive in STEM.

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#UnlockingMyPotential #WomenInSTEM #CareerPivots #STEMJourney #ImposterSyndrome #PersonalGrowth #CreativityAndSTEM

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Website → https://unlocking-my-potential.com
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