126. Dasia Taylor Update

Amazing things have unfolded for so many of our guests. This is especially true for 21-year-old inventor Dasia Taylor, who sat down to fill us in on all the cool stuff she has been doing since our first interview in Episode 35. In today’s episode we: Hear about all the adventures Dasia has experienced since her ground breaking science fair invention of color changing stitches that put her on the Ellen show, got the attention of VP Kamala Harris on Twitter, and a spot in the book Good night Stores for Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers. What it is like to start a med-tech company and apply for patents at the tender age of 21. Why she took a year off from college, and why this decision was pivotal in her moving into adulthood. Her passion for creating STEM (Science, technology, engineering, math) opportunities for kids, including STEM birthday parties! The internship she secured thanks to meeting the chief innovation officer for Planned Parenthood National Office at the Aspen Ideas Conference, which is giving her the opportunity to explore black women’s health experiences. Why Dasia believes it is important to learn about the lines, so you can then color outside them. Bio: Dasia Taylor is a trailblazing STEAM advocate (M for medical technology), sneakerhead, and technology innovator who has been nationally recognized for her exceptional scientific achievements. Being passionate about equity meeting science, she is intentional in using her knowledge to make a difference in the lives of students of all ages. As a high schooler Dasia gained national recognition for prototyping a suture capable of identifying developing infections, showcasing her innovative spirit and dedication to improving healthcare. Her journey has been widely shared across multiple national platforms, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, PBS NewsHour, CNN, Smithsonian Magazine, The Washington Post, and PEOPLE Magazine. ​​In recognition of her remarkable achievements, Dasia was named the 2023 Iowa’s Woman of the Year presented by USA Today, which recognizes leaders who are making a significant impact in their communities. Dasia was also featured in the Rebel Girls series, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women book. Through her innovative work and advocacy for STEAM education, Dasia is inspiring the next generation of young leaders to stay curious, learn inside and outside of the classroom, and make a positive impact on the world. www.dasiataylor.com @theeheadnerd Past Episodes You Might Like About Younger Women Doing Their Thing in This World   Episode 101: Amanda Litman: Run for Something Episode 77: Barbie: Getting Out of the Box  Episode 75: Alyx Coble-Frakes: A Renegade Entrepreneur Educating the World About Menstruation Episode 67: Wild Like No One Else: An Interview in Costa Rica with Kimberly Jaeger Arjes Episode 49: Marlen Mendoza: A Visionary Force Episode 35: On A Mission: Scientist, Inventor and Activist Dasia Taylor Episode 18:  Radical Alliance with Raye Zaragoza  Today’s Episode sponsored by: Kate Moreland Coaching Dr Yoga Momma Heartland Yoga Want to Meet Betsy & Kate in Person on Retreat? Join us on a feminine reclamation journey to Paros, Greece in the Fall of 2025.  There are just a few spots left. All the details here! Source