Race in STEM
Race in STEM is a global community of empowered people of colour in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics space. Our platform is a vessel for collaboration, a catalyst for career opportunities, and a safe, judgement-free space to share one another’s experiences and ideas. Through unity, our network represents a chance to change the reality of work, challenge stereotypes, and amplify the voices of the unheard as we continue our journey towards a more equitable future for all.
Episodes
39 episodes
How to Pivot, Progress, and Thrive in STEM: How Tafoya Hubbard is Paving the Way for Black Women in STEM
Tafoya Hubbard’s career is a powerful example of resilience and adaptability in STEM. From navigating early career challenges to leading global clinical trials, she shares key lessons on breaking into the industry, career transitions, and the i...
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39:33
Breaking Barriers in STEM: Siobhan Johnson’s Journey to Success
Breaking Barriers in STEM: Siobhan Johnson’s Journey to Success Siobhan Johnson’s career is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of mentorship. As a biomedical sciences professional, she has navigated an u...
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28:59
Unlocking the Power of the Patient’s Voice in Clinical Trials: Sharon Rivera-Sanchez's story
Welcome to Unlocking the Power of the Patient’s Voice in Clinical Trials, our new quarterly podcast series where we dive into the stories and experiences of the people behind clinical trials. In our very first episode, we’ll hear from Sharon Ri...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:17
Empowering Others Through Life Sciences: Gbemi Ijeoma Jamie L. Austin’s Path to Success
In this insightful podcast episode, Steve Fuller, Communities Director, engages in a fascinating conversation with Olúwágbémilékè (Gbemi) Ijeoma Jamie L. Austin. Gbemi’s journey into the life sciences industry began at a young age when she saw ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:28
Overcoming Adversity: Jack Daley’s Journey of Resilience and Growth
In the latest episode of the Race in STEM podcast, Steve Fuller and Jack Daley finally come together for a conversation that’s been years in the making. Although they've crossed paths in similar circles for some time, this year marked their fir...
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Episode 29
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46:22
Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Jeevantika Lingalwar, a Pioneering CTO in the Tech Industry
In the ever-evolving world of technology, few stories are as inspiring as that of Jeevantika Lingalwar, a Solution Architect whose journey to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary. In a recent conversation with Global Community Direct...
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Episode 28
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54:48
An Inspiring Journey in Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Bridget Andu
In this special podcast episode, Race in STEM ambassador Peter Andu interviews a very unique guest—his mother, Dr. Bridget Andu. With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, Dr. Andu shares her inspiring journey into medicine, despite not comin...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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39:14
The Power of Mentorship: Lessons from Dr Adaugo (Diggi) Onyeador
In a recent podcast, Dr Adaugo (Diggi) Onyeador, a practicing doctor, shared her journey from working with the NHS to transitioning into the commercial global pharmaceutical industry. Her story highlights the importance of mentorship and the va...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Exploring Resilience, Faith, and Diversity in Clinical Leadership with Adeola Adenuga
Adeola Adenuga, an experienced clinical professional, brings over 25 years of experience across the pharmaceuticals, biopharma, and CRO sectors. Her hands-on approach as a consultant has made her a vital strategist in various phases of clinical...
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Episode 25
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51:19
Levelling the Playing Field and Exploring Identity with Jasmine Skee
Recorded live at the Dublin Tech Summit 2024, BioTalent’s Global Community Director and Race in STEM Founder, Steve Fuller, sits down with Guild Esport’s CEO, Jasmine Skee, for an engaging and insightful conversation.In this episode, St...
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34:46
Steel meets serenity: Kwame Bekoe talks to Race in STEM
For our latest Race in STEM podcast, our global community manager, Steven Fuller, caught up with aviation and sustainability expert Kwa...
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42:29
Shaping the future of tech: lessons from the Dublin Tech Summit
The Dublin Tech Summit took place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May at the RDS, bringing together global leaders in innovation, technology and business to shape the future of global trends. Amo...
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From hoops to healthcare: the eclectic career journey of Zahir Carrington
The latest Race in STEM podcast saw global community manager Steven Fuller chat to Zahir Carrington, a medical tec...
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Episode 21
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A walking contradiction: how Ral Ogbah’s changing lives by doing things a little differently
For this month’s Race in STEM podcast, global community manager Steven Fuller caught up with Rapulu (Ral) Ogbah, a pharmacovigilance a...
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Episode 20
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41:42
Faith in STEM: why two unlikely elements go hand-in-hand for Mandy Budwal-Jagait
For the latest Race In STEM podcast, our global community manager Steven Fuller caught up with Mandy Budwal-Jagait...
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Episode 19
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48:13
Where north meets south: Netra Macon shares her geographical and personal journey
The latest Race In STEM podcast saw our global community manager Steven Fuller catch up with Netra Macon, an HR professional within...
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Episode 18
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51:38
The power of purpose and positivity: a chat with Bimpe Shitta-Bey
For the latest Race In STEM podcast, Steven Fuller, global community manager for Race in STEM, caught up with Bimpe Shitta...
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Episode 17
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42:23
The quest for continual learning: a conversation with Dr John Ndikum
In the latest Race in STEM podcast, Steven Fuller, global community manager, sat down with Dr. John Ndi...
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Episode 16
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56:50
Identity Matters: Exploring Authentic Recruitment with Arrash Masoomi
In this episode, Steve caught up with the incredible Arrash Masoomi, recruitment extraordinaire-turned-mentor, transformational coach, and trainer. As a Recruitment Specialist with over 12 years of experience in the Life Science Indust...
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Episode 15
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1:02:10
Exploring STEM’s Cultural Kaleidoscope with Karen Bastin
How can we create the conditions for greater representation in STEM? How do we confront the barriers disproportionately faced by international STEM students, and what do those barriers look like? To help us explore all this and much more, Steve...
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Episode 14
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48:28
Shaping Science for the Future and the Role of Diversity with Dr. Dammy Olayanju
Listen to our recent Race in STEM episode featuring Dr. Dammy (Adedamola) Olayanju. Dammy is the Product Manager for Qkine. He is responsible for defining product roadmap and planning new product launching strategies for successful co...
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Episode 13
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Learning How to Approach a 'No' and Achieve Global Success with Razanne Khrais
If you want to know what resilience looks like, to understand how to take a 'No' and turn it into a positive, or how to be a success after relocating: you will certainly gain some insight through Razanne Kharis' lens.Having been in the ...
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Episode 12
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46:09
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Navigating a life of Code Switching with Kmla Sharma
In this episode, Steve interviews the fabulous Kmla Sharma, Tech Lead at Hubspot. Kmla Sharma is an Indian-born Irish woman who has lived in Ireland for the last 28 years. She holds a degree in computer science from Trinity College Dublin and h...
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Episode 11
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45:50
From Adversity to Entrepreneurship with Christine Noonan
In this episode of 'Race in STEM,' host Steven Fuller interviews Christine Noonan, CEO of Klem Digital Wardrobe Technology.Christine shares her journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the creation of Klem, an innovative digital wardrobe ...
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Episode 10
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44:33
Addressing Workplace Discrimination with Makeba Lawson-Williams
Steve is joined by life sciences professional Makeba Lawson-Williams. In this episode, Makeba speaks about personal experiences with workplace discrimination and the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion. We explore Makeba's backgroun...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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