EP#13 - STEM CONNECTIONS: EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH NETWORKING AND MENTORING with Calliope Speridakos

In This Episode, I Talk About STEM Connections: Empowering Girls Through Networking and MentoringHere are some of the questions I ask Calliope Speredakos, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Girls' STEMpede:What inspired you to create Girls' STEMpede, and how has it grown since its inception?How do you see mentorship and networking shaping the future of young girls in STEM?What advice would you give to girls who feel intimidated about pursuing a STEM career?Here are some key points discussed in this episode about STEM Connections: Empowering Girls Through Networking and Mentoring:The critical role of mentorship in breaking barriers and building confidence for girls in STEM fields.Strategies for creating inclusive networking opportunities that foster growth and collaboration.Calliope’s vision for empowering the next generation of women leaders in STEM through community and connection.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.