EP#56 - BLENDING STEM WITH FITNESS INNOVATION with M-T Strickland

In this episode, I talk with M-T Strickland, CEO of Metric Mate, about blending STEM with fitness innovation.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask M-T Strickland:Who do you help in your business now, and how?How did your early STEM experiences shape your career path, especially with your first business?What inspired your transition from corporate roles to founding Metric Mate, a fitness technology company?How did your mathematics and electrical engineering background influence the development of Metric Mate's innovative platform?Could you explain how Metric Mate's platform works to revolutionize fitness?In what ways do you envision Metric Mate contributing to the advancement of STEM education and opportunities for underrepresented individuals?How do you integrate giving back to STEM, like with the 21st Century STEM Foundation, into Metric Mate's mission?What was your biggest challenge when you started your career or that others made starting in this industry?What is the one thing people can start immediately if interested in being in your career? Are there any tools you provide that can help with that?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Blending STEM with Fitness Innovation:The meeting highlighted Lady T as the host and M-T Strickland, CEO of Metric Mate, as the guest. Strickland shared his journey from engineering to founding Metric Mate, focusing on data analytics and fitness technology. The company aims to revolutionize resistance training with personalized workout guidance using AI. Metric Mate collaborates with schools to introduce students to data analysis through real-life fitness applications, yielding positive results in promoting physical activity among students.Strickland discussed challenges in managing support systems during entrepreneurial pursuits, emphasizing the importance of balancing corporate jobs with entrepreneurship aspirations. He advocates for STEM education and supports underrepresented groups through initiatives like the 21st Century STEM Foundation. Despite challenges, Strickland continues promoting STEM education through Metric Mate's mission. To learn more about Metric Mate's innovative blend of science and fitness, individuals can engage with the company on social media or visit their website for technology-enhanced workouts tailored to diverse fitness levels.Metric Mate's approach integrates science and fitness through technology-enhanced workouts, offering personalized guidance for users of all fitness levels. The company's engagement in educational outreach programs with schools introduces students to data analysis through real-life fitness applications. Strickland's entrepreneurial journey underscores the need to manage different types of support while pursuing non-conventional paths. He remains dedicated to promoting STEM education and supporting underrepresented populations through Metric Mate’s initiatives and the 21st Century STEM Foundation.Individuals can follow Metric Mate on social media or visit their website for tools like leaderboard tracking mechanisms showcasing progress towards better health outcomes. The company's innovative approach combines science, fitness, and technology to provide personalized workout guidance using AI. Strickland’s experiences highlight the importance of managing support systems during entrepreneurial ventures and balancing multiple commitments in promoting STEM education. Through Metric Mate, Strickland aims to revolutionize resistance training and encourage physical activity among individuals of all fitness levels. More Details in This Episode…About the Guest: M-T StricklandM-T Strickland, CEO of Metric Mate. Strickland is a Decatur, GA native who wandered north to Missouri S&T (Rolla, MO) through the Atlanta UnAbout 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.