Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
We’re Kathy Nelson and Linda LaTourelle — co-hosts of Ordinarily Extraordinary: Conversations with Women in STEM.
Kathy, an electrical engineer, launched the podcast in 2020 to share real, unfiltered stories of women working across STEM disciplines. Now with over 130 episodes, the mission remains the same: to amplify the voices of ordinary women doing extraordinary work in science, technology, engineering, and math.
We’re deeply committed to:
- Normalizing the presence of women in STEM by making their stories visible
- Building community for women who may be the only ones like them in their workplace
- Educating listeners about the wide variety of STEM careers — and what they actually look like
- Empowering growth and retention by addressing the challenges behind the leaky pipeline
From early-career professionals to experienced leaders, our guests share how they got started, how they’ve grown, and what they’ve learned along the way. This podcast is a space where women in STEM can be seen, heard, and supported — because representation isn’t just powerful, it’s essential.
Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEM
122. Asha Devasia: Energy executive with biology & business degrees
Asha Devasia is an executive with experience in strategy, products, innovation and operations in the Energy industry. She leveraged her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Business and her MBA to transition to leadership early in her career. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and empathetic leadership style.
What do we talk about in this episode?
- Asha’s career journey and how she got into strategy and leadership.
- Deep dive into Asha’s leadership style and roles within her career.
- The importance of prioritization and the importance of family and friends as she began her family.
- We discuss motherhood and women’s decisions to continue working or stay at home. Asha’s provides her advice on making decisions.
- The importance of having a support system and having key people in your life that provide honest feedback.
- Don’t be afraid to make adjustments as you go through life.
Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound Studio
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Resources
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