Rise Beyond Roles

What if the secret to thriving in a male-dominated field isn’t louder toughness, but smarter design—of your leadership style and your whole life? That’s the throughline of our conversation with author and mechanical engineer Josee Tremblay, who turned three decades in STEM into a clear playbook for women building influence, authority, and a sustainable home base.We start with the real-world frictions: job sites without women’s bathrooms, PPE that doesn’t fit, and subtle judgment that nicks confidence. Josee doesn’t romanticize it, but she doesn’t flinch either. She breaks down how copying “bro energy” often backfires and why the research points to a different lever for women in leadership: pair rock-solid competency with visible warmth.Josee also speaks on the practices that make dual-career ambition possible—aligned values with your partner, honest tradeoffs, and planning goals. She shares the tough call to leave a first marriage that couldn’t support global work, the power of choosing a growth-aligned partner, and the everyday logistics that actually move mountains.If you’re navigating STEM, leadership, or any non-traditional role, you’ll leave with tactics you can use today. Want more? Grab Josee Tremblay's book, "Us And Yet And Yet", and visit http://www.usandyet.com to join her mailing list. If this conversation helps you think braver about your path, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more everyday warriors find us.Send us Fan MailGo to my website http://www.virago247.net for all things Virago 24/7You can email me at [email protected]: virago24_7Facebook: Virago 24/7Thanks for listening and don't forget to share, share, share! Everyday growth, everyday healing with everyday warriors!Music by Deli Rowe: "Space to Move"Logo by Kaylin Talley