Susie Martínez: former NASA engineer and flight controller, current payload developer in the space industry

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Susie Martínez, from nail art to space influencer. As a twin sister and daughter of a mechanic, Susie's path to NASA's doors was filled with unique twists and turns. We explore her transition from being one of the only girls studying mechanical engineering at a large university, to finding her niche in the space industry. Susie shares insights into her experience as a NASA intern, navigating the fashion side of space, and the empowering message of embracing individuality. Join us as we uncover Susie's inspiring story and celebrate the power of being true to oneself. OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:00 Intro to Susie Martinez 00:43 Space Industry Career - Origin Story 04:40 What is a Payload Engineer? 10:27 Motivation for Sci Comm & STEM outreach 16:18 The Space Gala 17:50 The Galactic Gal - Why Space? 19:00 Tailoring content 20:20 Wearing red lipstick 23:20 Losing Individuality 26:58 The Artemis Program 31:10 Twin Study 32:20 Final thoughts on getting women into STEM 34:40 Wrap Ups and Socials Connect with Susie Martinez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adastrasu/ X: https://twitter.com/susealcyone Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/