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
109. Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi; PhD & MS Materials Science; MS & BS Physics
Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, live radio and live radio show host. She's a former tech executive who left the corporate world to start her own business. She founded Sahita, a Global community for South Asian Women to achieve Career & Financial empowerment so you can "Live the life YOU Dream". She has a PhD and Master's Degree in Materials Science and a Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degree in Physics.
What do we talk about in this episode?
Sirisha shares her experience leaving corporate life and starting her own business. She has a passion for empowering women both in their careers and helping them achieve financial independence. We talk about raising children, teenage boys, confidence in both boys and girls, networking and the importance of community and bringing people together.
- The different thought processes between science and engineering.
- You're not expected to know everything when you are coming out of college.
- Getting her PhD while she was a stay at home mom.
- The different stages of raising children. We have less control over out kids personalities than we think we do when we go into parenting.
- Owning your career and owning your financial future.
- Meet up with people in your network face to face when you travel to different cities.
Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound Studio
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Resources
Sahita - A global community for South Asian Women. (Sahita.live)
LinkedIn Live Fireside Chat: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7053836357298761728/
