As CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), Melinda is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists around the world. As part of her change making work, she is an inclusive leadership coach, trains executive and management teams, and builds learning and development solutions for clients. 

Melinda is the author of How to Be an Ally (McGraw-Hill) and the host of the popular "Leading With Empathy & Allyship" podcast. She is also a TED speaker, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and former marketing and culture executive. She speaks and writes about diversity and inclusion in tech, allyship, and empathy.

You can learn more about HOW TO BE AN ALLY at MelindaBrianaEpler.com

Today’s Pioneering Woman is Martha Coston. Martha Jane Coston was an American inventor and businesswoman who invented the Coston flare, a device for signaling at sea, and the owner of the Coston Manufacturing Company. Thank you, Martha Coston!

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Dr. Yolanda is the recipient of several Department of State Meritorious Honor and Superior Honor awards, and the Lois Roth Award for Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy. She is a proud alumna of Howard University from which she earned undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in music history and literature, and religious studies.  Before joining the Foreign Service she served as a music historian at the United States Library of Congress.

Learn more about the power of believing in yourself and thriving in your self-knowledge in today's episode!

Today's Pioneering Woman is Bessie Blount Griffin. Bessie Blount Griffin was an American writer, nurse, physical therapist, inventor and forensic scientist. As a part of Blount's physical therapy exercises, she taught World War II veterans who had lost the ability to use their hands, new ways to perform everyday tasks by substituting the use of their teeth and feet. She would tell them, “You’re not crippled, only crippled in your mind." As a nurse and physical therapist, she also cared for and worked closely with Theodore Edison, son of famed inventor Thomas Edison. Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Bessie Blount Griffin!

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Prior to her current position, Angie served as Vice President of Technology – Stores, where she led the company’s in-store technology systems. During this time Angie and her team reimagined several experiences such as self-checkout and implemented the order management system which powers The Home Depot’s interconnected retail offerings.

Angie began her career at The Home Depot in 1998 as an entry-level software developer and has held roles of increasing responsibility since that time. She earned a degree in management Information Systems from the University of Georgia.

Angie has completed Harvard University’s Authentic Leader Development program and Carnegie Mellon Heinz College’s CIO Certificate program. Angie serves as the VP Advisor for Women’s Link, Home Depot’s internal resource group dedicated to supporting female associates grow their careers. Angie also serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Georgia and Technology Association of Georgia.

Outside of work, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Learn more about living a true work-life balance in this week's episode.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Sara Blakely. Sara is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder of Spanx, an American intimate apparel company with pants and leggings, founded in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2012, Blakely was named in Time magazine's "Time 100" annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Sara Blakely!

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Towards the tail end of her graduate program, Natasha realized that academia wasn't the right fit and started to investigate a career in data science, eventually participating in a bootcamp program for transitioning academics, where she got to design a recommendation system for the Dota 2 video game.  She subsequently got a job as a Data Scientist at Schireson Associates, a data science consulting firm. 

Natasha has worked on an array of projects and products, mostly with media publishers and focused on revolutionizing TV advertising, a team she came to lead development for.  As Schireson became Known, Natasha transitioned to building and leading a brand new team and capability, Media Science, focused on scientifically planning, buying, and optimizing advertising for brands.  Her Media Science team is now at almost 100 people (a team inclusive of data scientists, engineers, data analyst, media strategists, and media specialists) and continues to aggressively grow within the Known rocket ship.

Learn how we can do more to break gender barriers.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Edith Clarke. Edith was the first woman to be professionally employed as an electrical engineer in the United States, and the first female professor of electrical engineering in the country. Thank you for your Pioneering Contribution, Edith Clarke!

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Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr. Ochoa's incredible career path, the importance of building pathways for others, and celebrating those that came before her. Ever wondered what outer space smells like? We have the answer! Dr. Ochoa's fascinating life in space and her down-to-earth spirit will be an inspiration to all listeners. This out-of-this-world episode shouldn't be missed!

Today's Pioneering woman is Nikki Giovanni. Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Giovanni's work explores race, gender, sexuality, and the African American family. Her poetry was political and worked to uplift the black experience in the arts and as part of the Black Arts Movement. Thank you, Nikki Giovanni!

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Today’s guest is someone we’ve had the honor to have on our stage as a speaker for Wonder Women Tech, and she is an award-winning trans activist and Top Voice in highlighting the challenges and policies affecting trans humans and trans rights. 

Celia Sandhya Daniels is a healthcare management consultant who educates, empowers, and advocates for transgender and gender-diverse individuals in the corporate world, public sector, and academic and medical institutions through her "Bathroom to Boardroom" advocacy. 

As an Asian Indian trans woman born and raised in a conservative family in southern India, she writes and speaks passionately about the struggles and challenges she faced in her family, work, and community in the United States and India.

She has built an ecosystem of alliances with local businesses, police departments, therapists, doctors, churches, and civil rights organizations in the US and India to educate them about bullying, transgender violence, discrimination, healthcare policies, and economic empowerment.

Celia is recognized as one of the Top 20 LGBTQ+ leaders in Biopharma and the Top 10 LGBTQ+ Voices on LinkedIn in the US and Canada. She is also a Top 100 LGBTQ+ Women in DEI worldwide along with Laverne Cox, Wanda Sykes, Lily Tomlin, and others. 

She is the Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting, serves on the Executive Board of Trans Can Work Inc, and is the VP of PFLAG and Stonewall Democrats of Ventura County, California.

Today's Pioneering woman is  Giuliana Tesoro.   Giuliana Tesoro   was an Italian-born American chemist who earned more than 125 patents, with her most notable consisting of improvements in fabric comfort, practicality, and flame resistance. 

Thank you, Giuliana Tesoro!  

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Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own journey.

Today's Pioneering woman is Dr. Antonia Novello. Antonia Coello Novello is a Puerto Rican physician and public health administrator. She was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and served as 14th Surgeon General of the United States from 1990 to 1993. Novello was the first woman and first Hispanic to serve as Surgeon General. Thank you, Dr. Antonia Novello!

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Claudia Clemente has sealed her future in an inspiring story that allows us to reflect on the magic that "all roads lead to home" -- or in this case, Amazon. In this episode, Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, and the Host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, take a trip down memory lane where Claudia talks about her origin story growing up in Venezuela, having multiple cultural identities, and creating home wherever she is.

Claudia highlights her familial influences coming from a long line of powerful women who have charted STEM career paths--her sister is a rocket scientist!

Learn how Claudia forged a path to become a leader inside one of the largest companies in the world. She started at Amazon when it only had a handful of warehouses, and has grown with the company to now lead as Director of Product and Engineering at Amazon Alexa Shopping.

Today’s Pioneering Woman is Maya Burhanpurkar. Maya Burhanpurkar is a graduate of Harvard University, where she studied physics and computer science, and is now a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. She is the founder of Adventus Robotics, an autonomous robotics startup specializing in automating power wheelchairs for hospitals and consumers, which won the 2020 Harvard i3 Innovation challenge, the 2021 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize, and the 2020 LPCE Launch Fund accelerator. She was also an Innovation Fellow at Harvard Business School and has worked in investing, from early stage VC to public global macro. In 2013, Maya traveled to the Arctic and produced an open-source documentary called 400PPM about climate change featuring author Margaret Atwood and astronaut Chris Hadfield. It was awarded the international Gloria Barron Prize. She also received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal presented on behalf of the Governor General of Canada and was in Canada’s Top 20 Under 20.

Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Maya Burhanpurkar!

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Today's Pioneering Woman Segment is Ava DuVernay. Ava Marie DuVernay is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, film and television producer. She is a recipient of a Primetime Emmy Award, two NAACP Image Award, a BAFTA Film Award and a BAFTA TV Award, as well as a nominee of an Academy Award and Golden Globe. Thank you, Ava DuVernay!

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We are honored to amplify Cassie's story, and to share with our audiences a personal side to an often daunting industry. In this episode Lisa Mae and Cassie are never afraid to go deep, breaching topics from Cassie's experience as a homeless youth to the continual underestimating of BIPOC innovators. Listen in to hear a powerfully real and authentic conversation that will leave you feeling inspired.

There is no Pioneering Women Segment this episode.

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Listen in as host Lisa Mae Brunson interviews the amazing Dr. Joyonna. This episode not only explores her complex pathways as a Black scientist and innovator, but embodies the strength of her impactful spirit. We are beyond honored to share her story!

Today's Pioneering Woman is Marie Curie. Maria Salomea Skłodowska-Curie, known simply as Marie Curie, was a Polish and naturalised-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. Her discovery of radium and polonium, and her huge contribution to finding treatments for cancer. Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Marie Curie!

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Dive deep with Fig and Lisa Mae as they discuss their own intersecting identities, choosing to empower the women around them, and what representation means to them.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Chien-Shiung Wu. Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-born American physicist who worked on the covert Manhattan Project developing the first nuclear weapons for the U.S. during WWII and later conducted a landmark experiment that established her as one of the premier experimental physicists in history.

Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Chien-Shiung Wu!

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Trisha's role includes thought leadership and strategy for these teams in support of Yelp's employees and lines of business globally. Ensuring continuous improvement by monitoring and measuring internal applications that technology teams utilize to improve service quality and evaluating metrics service level objectives across operations.

Tricia is also a people leader with distributed teams in Canada, England, Germany, and the U.S. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors for the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland, California. Tricia has previously been employed at Gap Inc. where she managed global services strategy for IT operations.

Ms. Walsh also holds a BA in degree in sociology, social work from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, and an MSBA in computer information systems and quantitative business methods from California State University, East Bay. She also lives in Berkeley, California with her wife.

Learn about the importance of mentorship and how this connection can break barriers.

Today's Pioneering Woman is April Reign. April is a media strategist and advocate for diversity and inclusion, known for creating the movement #OscarsSoWhite. Reign is credited with starting "the hashtag that changed the Oscars," a movement that prompted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to diversify its membership. Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, April Reign!

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Lisa Callahan began her career at Lockheed Martin a systems engineer working with the US Navy and fast attack submarines. Her ability to see through problems to solutions, and her willingness to work in a variety of business areas has helped her land several executive leadership roles at Lockheed Martin.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Ada Lovelace. Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She was the first to recognize that the machine had applications beyond pure calculation. Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Ada Lovelace!

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In this role, she leads the company's global diversity and inclusion strategy. In addition, she oversees Intel's investments and programs for positive global impact, including convening industry partners to create a more inclusive, equitable, and responsible work place and society.

Dawn's philosophy that leadership is driven from any seat has propelled her 24 year career at Intel from Administrative Assistant to Public Affairs Manager of Community and Education Investments, to Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Arizona State University and a Master's of Science and Communication Management from Syracuse University.

Learn how Dawn advocated for herself to become a proactive leader.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Flossie Wong-Staal. Flossie was a Chinese-American virologist and molecular biologist. She was the first scientist to clone HIV and determine the function of its genes, which was a major step in proving that HIV is the cause of AIDS. Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Flossie Wong-Staal!

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Dr. Sarah B. Hiza, Ph.D. is the Vice President and General Manager of the Strategic and Missile Defense Systems Line of Business at Lockheed Martin Space. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems Limited. In these roles, she is responsible for over 7,500 employees across 18 US and UK sites, supporting a broad portfolio of programs in strategic deterrents, missile defense, reentry systems, directed energy, and hypersonic strike. Dr. Hiza works to infuse innovation and emerging technologies into these programs to deliver for national security missions for the US Department of Defense and UK Ministry of Defense.

Sarah brings tenacity, ownership, and people-focused leadership in the defense industry with a focus on execution excellence, customer partnerships, and risk management in high-risk operations across developmental, low-rate production programs to highly mature complex programs for defense systems.

Dr. Hiza's technical expertise includes work in polymers and energetic materials, including explosives and rocket propellants, chemistry, and missile hardware subsystems. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Tech State University and a doctorate degree in polymer science from the University of Akron. She has one patent, has authored eight national publications, and has been highlighted for cultivating an inclusive work environment, which is evident in her people-focused approach to leadership and how she encourages the next generation of leaders to think about how their decisions impact the place of business, their coworkers, the community, and the world around them.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Lolita Taub. Lolita Taub is an early stage investor and the founder of Ganas Ventures. The daughter of immigrant Mexican parents, her venture capital firm is driven by and for historically overlooked communities. Taub first began investing as an intern for K-Fund and then served as a principal and director of strategic initiatives at Backstage Capital while making investments for Indie. VC and NextGen Venture Partners. She is determined to be on the Forbes Midas list.

Thank you for your Pioneering Contributions, Lolita Taub!

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Learn what being “your WHOLE authentic self” in the workplace means as our host Lisa Mae and Susan discuss their own authenticity and how this virtue creates a workplace of belonging and connection. 

Today’s pioneering woman is Virginia Apgar. Virginia Apgar, M.D., became the first woman to become a full professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, designed the first standardized method for evaluating the newborn's transition to life outside the womb—the Apgar Score. Newborn babies still benefit from Dr. Virginia Apgar's groundbreaking research into the effects of anesthesia during childbirth and advocacy on the prevention of birth defects. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Dr. Virginia Apgar. 

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Listen in as Chinmayi and Lisa Mae Brunson - Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss the passion behind her global efforts, the importance of diverse representation in academia, and why an interdisciplinary approach must be taken in neurological research.

Today's pioneering woman is Betsy Ancker-Johnson. Betsy was an American plasma physicist known for her invention of the gigacycle range signal generator, which allowed her to further plasma research to new heights in the 1960s. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Betsy Ancker-Johnson.

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Listen in as Andrea and Lisa Mae Brunson - Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss the power of saying yes, asking for help, and broadening horizons by applying a sense of curiosity.

Today's pioneering woman is Dr. Jedidah Isler. Dr. Isler received her Ph.D. in astrophysics from Yale University, becoming the first African American woman to do so. Dr. Isler founded and hosts #VanguardSTEM, an online platform that centers the experiences of women of color in STEM. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Dr. Isler.

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Listen in as Dr. Gilchrist and Lisa Mae Brunson - Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss her impressive career path, her philosophy as a leader, and why diversity of thought is the fastest way to creating innovative solutions.

Today's Pioneering Woman is Lena Waithe. Lena is an American screenwriter, producer, and actress. She has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and the MTV Trailblazer Award. As an icon for the Black LGBTQ+ community, Lena is engendering new spaces for modern and future generations. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Lena Waithe.

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Listen in as Zaina and Lisa Mae Brunson - Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - dive deep into Zaina's mission to create lasting change, acting upon the opportunities you're given, and how Zaina is living in her mother's legacy.

Today's pioneering woman is Mae Jemison, a doctor, engineer, visionary, and astronaut. Jemison became the first Black woman to travel into space in 1992 aboard the spaceship Endeavor. Jemison is currently leading the 100 Year Starship project, a global mission to ensure interstellar human spaceflight within the next century. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Mae Jemison.

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Listen in as Lisa Borders and Lisa Mae Brunson - Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss what Lisa's childhood was like in Atlanta during the Civil Rights Era, continuing the bright legacy of her community and family, and why failure is never fatal. You are somebody!

Today's pioneering woman is Leanne Pittsford, CEO and Founder of Lesbians Who Tech, the largest LGBTQ community of technologists in the world — committed to visibility, intersectionality, and changing the face of technology. In 2017 Leanne launched include.io, a mentoring and recruiting platform for underrepresented technologists and recruiters. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Leanne Pittsford.

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Listen in as Kara and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss Kara's vast career, what it takes to become a CEO, and why you should never, ever, doubt yourself.

Today's pioneering woman is Kimberly Bryant, an electrical engineer who founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit that teaches STEM skills to young Black girls. Bryant has been named one of the 25 most influential African Americans in technology by Business Insider. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Kimberly Bryant.

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Listen in as Taneshia and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss the intricate pivots of Taneshia's career, touching on the most inspirational and vulnerable moments of her journey.

Today's pioneering woman is Kathrine Johnson, a Black female mathematician who's calculations at NASA allowed for countless space flights. Katherine is an American hero, whose legacy shines brighter each day. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Katherine Johnson.

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Today's amazing guest is a beloved Wonder Women Tech family member, Cheryl Sutherland; Transformational Speaker, Mindset Wellness Strategist and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products. WWT conference goers will instantly recognize Cheryl as our resident MC!

Listen in as Cheryl and her biggest cheerleader, Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - go deep into Cheryl's inspirational journey. After Cheryl realized her passion for uplifting and supporting others, she was fueled with an excitement that she can't help but share with others. Cheryl's bright and energetic light is unmistakable, and makes for an episode not to be missed!

Today's pioneering woman is Johnnie Jae, Founder of A Tribe Called Geek, an award-winning media platform for Indigenous Geek Culture and STEM. Johnnie's work as a multimedia journalist and speaker is empowering others globally to follow their passions. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Johnnie Jae.

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As a young girl, Cynthia Chapple was lucky to be supported by the incredible Black teachers at Washington Elementary on the South Side of Chicago. Today, Cynthia is giving back through her non-profit, Black Girls Do STEM, personally designing accessible ways for Black girls to explore STEM through hands-on, engaging curriculum.

Listen in as Cynthia and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss their experiences as Black girls in the U.S. education system, and the importance and impact of the work they are doing today. This inspiring episode is not one to miss!

Today's pioneering woman is Fei-Fei Li, a Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, and Co-Founder of AI4ALL, a nonprofit educating the next generation of AI technologists, thinkers, and leaders. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Fei-Fei Li.

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Cherry Rose Tan is on a mission. With 12 years of experience in psychology, Cherry Rose works hard on her show, #REALTALK, to create safe spaces for folks working in the tech industry. Too often, admitting ones problems feels like admitting defeat. Cherry Rose joins us today to prove that isn't true, and that mental health can and should be prioritized in any field.

Learn about Cherry Rose's personal story of growth, as she and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - delve deep into the events that have changed them and how they're still affected today. Cherry Rose's resilience is beyond inspiring, and we are honored to help support her on her mission.

Today's pioneering woman is Kara Anne Swisher, an American tech industry journalist. Kara is an opinion writer for The New York Times, a contributing editor at New York, the host of the podcast Sway, and the co-host of the podcast Pivot. Kara continues to center women and their experiences in the tech industry. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Kara Swisher.

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After viewing the limitations of public and private therapy practices firsthand in the U.K., Silja searched for a way to scale affordable therapy for all. Today she realizes this dream through her highly-awarded mental health app, eQuoo, which greatly raises the standard mental health app retention rates through the gamification of life-saving mental health tactics. 

Listen in to learn from Silja as she recounts her incredible journey across continents and industries, her personal mental health journey, the mistakes she made along the way--and why she would do them all over again. 

Today's pioneering woman is Joshilyn Jackson, best-selling author and board member of Reforming Arts, a nonprofit that runs education-in-prison and reentry programs. Through this organization, Joshilyn has taught creative writing, composition, and literature inside Georgia’s maximum security facility for women. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Joshilyn Jackson.

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We present this episode in memory of Stefanie Ann Cronin (Agent Cronin), beloved WWT family member since the beginning of our journey 8 years ago. Stefanie lost her battle with cancer this year, taken from us far too soon. We hold her dearly in our hearts.

In 2007 Edie Littlefield Sundby was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer of the gallbladder, and was told she only had 3 months to live. Determined to remain resilient, she has become the first person to walk the 1,600 mile El Camino Real de las Californias mission trail, after losing most of her right-lung. Edie credits walking with saving her life.

In today's episode Edie relays her incredible journey; from growing up in rural Oklahoma as the youngest of 12, wearing dresses her mother made out of flour sacks, to being a sales executive at IBM and tech entrepreneur, to author of her 2017 memoir published by HarperCollins; The Mission Walker. Edie and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - connect on the deepest of levels as they discuss the effects of cancer, the importance of vulnerability, and what it means to be resilient on the path to life.

Today's pioneering woman is Georgia O'Keeffe. Georgia O'Keeffe was a 20th century American painter and pioneer of American modernism. Best known for her canvases depicting flowers, skyscrapers, animal skulls, and Southwestern landscapes.

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Jossie Haines is an all-around tech powerhouse, having over 20 years of experience in technology and software engineering. Jossie is currently the VP of Software Engineering and Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at Tile, a product engineering company that created the world's most popular Bluetooth tracker.

Listen in to learn about Jossie's incredible journey from Puerto Rico to Silicon Valley, and why the mistakes she made are meaningful to her. Jossie and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss everything from video games, to DEI, to the importance of pushing through your own expectations on the journey to self-love.

Today's pioneering woman is Hypatia of Alexandria. Hypatia was a female philosopher and mathematician born in Alexandria, Egypt, possibly in 370 CE.

She was the daughter of the mathematician Theon, the last professor at the university of Alexandria, who tutored her in math, astronomy, and the philosophy of the day. She is the first female mathematician whose life is reasonably well-recorded. Hypatia was renowned in her own lifetime as a great teacher and a wise counselor.

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Today's amazing guest is LT Jaleesa Harrigan, the Nuclear Reactor Propulsion Division Officer serving aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. After earning a BS in Mathematics from Howard University and serving as Communications Officer on a Naval deployment in 2014, LT Harrigan enrolled in the Navy’s Nuclear Power School Program where she learned how to participate in and oversee the operation of a nuclear reactor. LT Harrigan is only at the beginning of her incredibly impressive career, and we are honored to share her story so far!

Listen in as LT Harrigan and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss real and vulnerable topics from growing up as an outsider, pushing through self-doubt, to the importance of cheerleading!

Today's pioneering woman is Grace Hopper, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, and computer programmer. Grace Hopper helped develop a compiler in 1952. Hopper joined the US Navy during world war II and was assigned to program the Mark One computer. She resumed active Naval service at the age of 60, becoming a rear Admiral before retiring in 1986.

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Listen in as Janneke and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss the importance of diverse role models in STEM, avoiding imposter syndrome, and taking a holistic approach to team building.

Today's pioneering woman is Dr. Radia Perlman. Perlman is an American computer programmer and network engineer who invented the spanning tree protocol STP, which became the base of network operations.

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We are honored to amplify Cassie's story, and to share with our audiences a personal side to an often daunting industry. In this episode Lisa Mae and Cassie are never afraid to go deep, breaching topics from Cassie's experience as a homeless youth to their shared experiences after the death of George Floyd. Listen in to hear a powerfully real and authentic conversation that will leave you feeling inspired.

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Do we have a treat for y'all! Today's guest is 19yo Alyssa Carson, who from the age of 3 has dreamed of going to Mars. With determination of will and the loving support of her father, Bert, Alyssa's dream has grown into her life goal.

Listen in to learn about space travel through the eyes of a future Mars Walker, and a little bit about what it takes to get there. Alyssa and Lisa Mae's conversation is chock full of fascinating and real moments that bring us so much joy!

Today's pioneering woman is Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader and civil rights activist who worked with Cesar Chavez to co-found what would become the United Farm Workers.

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Listen in as Host, Lisa Mae Brunson and Brooke Hopper discuss the importance of accessibility, mentorship, learning from failures, and continually stretching boundaries. Brooke's colorful journey and vision for the future will surely provide inspiration to all listeners.

Today's Pioneering Women in STEAM Segment honors Michelle Obama, the 44th First Lady of the United States.

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Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr. Ochoa's incredible career path, the importance of building pathways for others, and celebrating those that came before her. Ever wondered what outer space smells like? We have the answer! Dr. Ochoa's fascinating life in space and her down-to-earth spirit will be an inspiration to all listeners. This out-of-this-world episode shouldn't be missed!

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Listen in as host Lisa Mae Brunson interviews the amazing Dr. Joyonna. This episode not only explores her complex pathways as a Black scientist and innovator, but embodies the strength of her impactful spirit. We are beyond honored to share her story!

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The gumption that pushed Jaya to move to Athens, Georgia from her home in India is alone inspiring, yet the strength and resilience she has had to show since then creates a truly powerful story that we are honored to share. This fun, inspiring, and heart wrenching episode is not one to miss, and the best part - it has pockets! ;)

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Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own journey.

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Dive deep with Fig and Lisa Mae as they discuss their own intersecting identities, choosing to empower the women around them, and what representation means to them.

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Enjoy an incredible episode with Shelby and Lisa Mae as they discuss vulnerable leadership, the mistakes they've made, and how far they've come.

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Come hang out in space with Lisa and Lisa Mae as they go deep into their pasts and their responsibilities as leaders and pioneers. Above all they are reminded of how far they've come, and why it's all worth it.

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Each week Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder, Wonder Women Tech, creates a raw and vulnerable space for real discussion with a different pioneer in STEAM.

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