Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
I’m an electrical engineer who enjoys listening to and sharing stories of ordinarily extraordinary women that work in STEM fields. The women featured on these episodes work in different STEM fields, are at different phases in their careers, and bring their unique perspectives and stories. I am endlessly fascinated by what these women do, how they have navigated their careers, balanced families, and why they made the career choices they did. Most STEM fields are dominated by men which makes for unique circumstances for women to navigate. It’s a privilege to be able to share their stories through this podcast.
Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
47. Janet Phan - Global consultant at the intersection of business and technology
Janet Phan works as a consultant in the intersection of technology and business in a global role in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She is the Founder of Thriving Elements, a mentoring program for underrepresented girls in STEM. She has a book, "Boldly You" coming out this fall where she shares her experience growing up in America as the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. She is a keynote speaker and recently did a TEDx talk highlighting the importance of mentorship and how it shaped her life. In her spare time, Janet snowboards and surfs and makes fitness a primary component of her life.
Episode Notes
Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound Studio
Acronyms, Definitions & Fact Check
Boldly You. A young woman’s journey of perseverance and resourcefulness for girls and young women everywhere. (www.janet-phan.com)
Janet's Tedx Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/janet_phan_3_key_elements_to_thriving_mentorship)
Fast Company contributed piece on mentoring; https://www.fastcompany.com/90595519/a-5-point-plan-for-becoming-the-best-mentor-you-can-be
Janet’s website: www.janet-phan.com
Thriving Elements - The organization Janet founded to mentor underrepresented girls in STEM (www.thrivingelements.org)
Janet's Fast Company contributed piece on mentorship: https://www.fastcompany.com/90595519/a-5-point-plan-for-becoming-the-best-mentor-you-can-be
Greenleaf Publishing - UK-based publishing imprint specializing in corporate responsibility, business ethics, environmental policy and management, future business strategy and practice, and sustainable development. (wikipedia)
Fast Company - a monthly American business magazine published in print and online that focuses on technology, business, and design. It publishes eight print issues per year. (wikipedia)
