Episodes

  • Ep 357: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Claudia Guerrero on Antifragility and Resilience

    Ep 357: Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM: Claudia Guerrero on Antifragility and Resilience
    Mar 3 2026
    As part of SWE’s “Un Cafecito With a Woman in STEM” series, spotlighting Latina voices across the globe, this special episode of Diverse is presented in Spanish. Claudia Guerrero, SWE global ambassador and service program leader at GE Aerospace, sits down with host Doris Moreno Maldonado, process engineer at Kellogg’s and lead of the SWE Latinos Affinity Group, for a conversation on antifragility, authenticity, and creating community wherever you are. Recorded live at WE25 in New Orleans, Claudia shares her journey as one of the first women in her family to study engineering in Mexico, her role in growing the SWE affiliate in Querétaro, and surviving a life-altering medical crisis. Hear how to move beyond resilience toward antifragility, build your personal board of directors, and lean into your unique authentic strengths. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    29 mins
  • Ep 356: How Engineers and Leaders Can Adapt Their Communication Styles With Carolina Caro

    Ep 356: How Engineers and Leaders Can Adapt Their Communication Styles With Carolina Caro
    Feb 24 2026
    Carolina Caro, WE Local Portland keynote and CEO of Conscious Leadership Partners, breaks down communication blind spots for engineers and explores how your communication style shapes your leadership impact in this episode. As a scientist by training, Carolina reflects on why technical expertise isn’t enough and introduces the “Platinum Rule”: Meet people where they are and communicate in the way they can best receive. In conversation with FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat, hear how to strengthen your communication without compromising your authenticity and why communication style is an often-overlooked dimension of diversity. Carolina will expand on these insights as the opening keynote at WE Local Portland, taking place Feb. 27-28. WE Local conferences bring together engineers and technologists for networking opportunities, professional development, and inspirational speakers. Register at welocal.swe.org to join SWE at an upcoming WE Local near you! — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    25 mins
  • Ep 355: Career Strategies for Introverts, Ambiverts, and Their Allies

    Ep 355: Career Strategies for Introverts, Ambiverts, and Their Allies
    Feb 17 2026
    Julie Daugherty, engineering associate and process project leader at Corning Incorporated, joins us live at WE25 to discuss how introverts can embrace their strengths and turn them into career superpowers. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, hear how planning ahead builds confidence, how to survive “mandatory fun” networking events, and why finding extroverted champions can be key to career growth in STEM. You’ll also learn how managers can support introverted engineers, what it means to be an ambivert, and why personality diversity leads to stronger teams and better problem-solving. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    24 mins
  • Ep 354: STEM Leaders in Nigeria Discuss Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Outreach

    Ep 354: STEM Leaders in Nigeria Discuss Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Outreach
    Feb 10 2026
    Building a STEM career looks different around the world, but the benefits of mentorship, sponsorship, and community are universal. In this episode, Abosede Adewole, principal electrical engineer with Nigeria’s Federal Housing Authority, and Stella Uzochukwu, country director of the Odyssey Educational Foundation, discuss the differences between mentorship and sponsorship, as well as their personal journeys navigating gender bias in Nigeria’s engineering and technology sectors. Interviewed at WE25 by Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, hear why sponsorship often happens behind closed doors, tips to make yourself visible and “sponsorship-ready,” and how Abosede and Stella are supporting the next generation through STEM outreach initiatives. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    28 mins
  • Ep 353: STEM High School Leaders on Access, Advocacy, and Finding Your Community

    Ep 353: STEM High School Leaders on Access, Advocacy, and Finding Your Community
    Feb 3 2026
    Zoe, SWENext Influencer and FIRST Robotics leader, and Charlee, a member of the 2025 STEM Next Flight Crew youth ambassador program, join us live from the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio in New Orleans to share their experiences as young STEM leaders. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, they reflect on how Invent It. Build It. sparked powerful connections, what leadership looks like as a precollege student, and how they navigate bias, responsibility, and pressure as “the first” in their communities. Hear their experiences starting STEM clubs and expanding access in rural areas, plus why a strong community is critical to shaping a more inclusive future in engineering. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    32 mins
  • Ep 352: Leading & Innovating Authentically in Engineering With Christine Kearney Hawkins of BD

    Ep 352: Leading & Innovating Authentically in Engineering With Christine Kearney Hawkins of BD
    Jan 27 2026
    This episode is sponsored by BD. Showing up as your authentic self in engineering isn’t always easy. In this conversation, Christine Kearney Hawkins, senior staff R&D engineer in BD’s Peripheral Intervention business and SWE life member, shares her 20+ year journey navigating authenticity, leadership, and innovation in STEM. From being told that she couldn’t be both an engineer and a mom, to learning that her bubbly enthusiasm is a strength and not a liability, Christine reflects on how embracing who she is shaped her career and impact. In conversation with host Sam East, hear how authentic leadership fuels better innovation outcomes, what to do when workplace feedback conflicts with your core values, and practical advice to create cultures where people feel safe bringing their whole selves to work. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    28 mins
  • Ep 351: Emerging Leaders: Stepping Into Leadership as an Early-Career Engineer

    Ep 351: Emerging Leaders: Stepping Into Leadership as an Early-Career Engineer
    Jan 20 2026
    Stepping into STEM leadership doesn’t require a senior title or having everything figured out. In this episode, Katie Ashley, volunteer coordinator of the SWE Early Career Professionals Affinity Group (SWE ECP AG), is joined by Zoe Husted, ECP AG conferences and awards co-chair and president of the SWE Golden Gate Section, and Kathryn Wittek, ECP AG design coordinator and president of the SWE Baltimore-Washington Section, to explore what leadership can look like in the beginning years of an engineering career. Drawing from their experiences in SWE, team sports, and technical roles, Zoe and Kathryn share when they started seeing themselves as leaders, how they navigate leading more experienced colleagues, and why learning and leading often happen at the same time. Hear their tips to find community as an early-career engineer, plus how the skills they have developed through SWE have translated into the workplace. The SWE ECP AG was formed to equip individuals with the support, resources, and inclusive community to excel in the first ten years of their career. Get involved and find out about upcoming ECP AG events at https://earlycareerprofessionalsag.swe.org/. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    34 mins
  • Ep 350: Building a STEM Career That Fits Your Life With Karen Morris of Fortune Brands Innovations

    Ep 350: Building a STEM Career That Fits Your Life With Karen Morris of Fortune Brands Innovations
    Jan 13 2026
    This episode is sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. In this episode, Karen Morris, vice president of environmental health, safety, and security at Fortune Brands Innovations, discusses how to build an engineering career that can shift and evolve through different seasons of your life. Over her 30+ year career spanning more than a dozen roles, Karen reflects on the career-defining moments that came from unexpected pivots — including taking a role that looked like a step back in order to support her family. In conversation with host Sam East, hear how to navigate career decisions alongside life changes, what she has learned by traveling to the “Clevelands of the world,” and how to create longevity in your engineering journey. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.
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    20 mins