From Dropout to NASA Scientist and Environmental Innovator: Tanya Rogers on Resilience and Community | Ep 47

Send a textTanya Rogers is truly one of the coolest people I know. Hers is a story of grit and resilience. Listen in to hear about how Tanya worked to overcome a difficult childhood, dropping out of high school and college before going back to school and ultimately becoming a NASA scientist and completing a PhD. My favorite part of this episode was learning about "the Karass" that Tanya has created--a beautiful community filled with care and support. You'll be so inspired.Also, be sure to check out Tanya's kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pco2/carbon-capture-paint-from-the-peoples-co2. She has invented the coolest paint, one which is beautiful AND helps clean up the earth's air at the same time. The kickstarter is live until May 20th at 6 AM MST.You can find her company on IG @peoplesco2, or at their website: https://www.thepeoplesco2.com/About Tanya:Dr. Tanya Rogers is a NASA engineer and the co-founder of The People's CO2, a woman-led startup driven by giving everyone the ability to make a climate difference. *************************************If you're a woman who appreciates connecting with other women in community with vulnerability and compassion, please join us in the Solidarity Sister! Facebook group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/716800349946338/The Solidarity Sister! Book Club has begun and runs through the end of May. We're reading Brené Brown's Gifts of Imperfection over a period of 15 weeks, and connecting via Zoom and Marco Polo. Find more info in the FB group. Sign up at https://forms.gle/ZHpfhd8hwCpw6NL2AFB: The Solidarity Sister PodcastIG: @solidaritysister.kristinwilson