She’s Been Through Some Sh*t

I never thought I'd be the woman saying, "I ended my engagement."For years, I convinced myself that stability meant compatibility. I believed that being the strong one, the logical one, and the dependable one meant I should stay, even when the relationship wasn't right.As an engineer and woman in STEM, I spend my career solving problems, analyzing systems, and trusting data. But in my own relationship, I ignored the warning signs.I tried fixing:✔️ Communication issues✔️ Emotional imbalance✔️ Financial stress✔️ Family dynamics✔️ Relationship incompatibility✔️ The constant feeling that I owed someone my futureWhat I finally realized was this:You cannot engineer compatibility.You cannot force a healthy relationship through effort alone.And you should never stay because of guilt, obligation, or fear of disappointing someone.In this episode of my Women in STEM podcast, I'm sharing:✨ Why I ended my engagement✨ The relationship red flags I stopped ignoring✨ How people-pleasing kept me stuck✨ What self-advocacy looks like in love✨ Lessons every ambitious woman should hear✨ How engineering principles helped me make one of the hardest decisions of my lifeThis conversation is especially for:• Women in engineering• Women in STEM careers• High-achieving women• Women navigating relationships while building their careers• Anyone struggling with self-worth, boundaries, or people-pleasing• Anyone questioning whether stability and compatibility are actually the same thingAnd yes...I recorded this completely imperfectly.No makeup.No media training.Airport delays.Dry vacation skin.Wild hair.Pure chaos.But I posted anyway.Because the lesson isn't just about ending an engagement.It's about choosing yourself.If you're waiting until you're perfect to start the podcast, launch the business, leave the relationship, advocate for yourself, or share your story...you'll be waiting forever.Your life changes the moment you start trusting yourself.🎙 Follow for honest conversations about women in engineering, STEM careers, relationships, personal growth, confidence, leadership, self-advocacy, and navigating life as an ambitious woman.Save this episode if you've ever struggled with relationship red flags, people pleasing, or choosing yourself.Share it with someone who needs the reminder that compatibility matters more than comfort.

In this episode of Off the Clock, I'm discussing favorite female TV icons like Kim Possible, Cristina Yang, Miranda Bailey, Addison Montgomery, and Jessica Pearson, plus my take on the classic McDreamy vs. McSteamy debate from Grey's Anatomy.I also break down the viral Aryna Sabalenka US Open press conference moment and what it says about how the media treats female athletes.Then we're getting into workplace culture, professional boundaries, awkward coworker interactions, women in STEM, and office survival tactics, including the fake Microsoft Teams meetings I've used to avoid unwanted conversations.Finally, I'm sharing current music favorites from Tate McRae, Tinashe, Jhené Aiko, and Christina Aguilera, along with songs you need to add to your playlist.If you're interested in women in engineering, workplace stories, career growth, Grey's Anatomy, Suits, pop culture, music recommendations, female empowerment, and navigating adulthood, this episode is for you.Follow Off the Clock for weekly conversations about work, life, music, pop culture, and everything that happens when we're finally off the clock.Kim Possible appreciation, Cristina Yang, Jessica Pearson being iconic, McDreamy vs. McSteamy debate, Aryna Sabalenka's US Open moment, Women facing double standards in sports and the workplace, Fake Teams meetings as a survival strategy, Workplace boundaries and office culture, Tate McRae recommendations, Tinashe deep cuts, Jhené Aiko favorites, Christina Aguilera's 25-year anniversary performanceAryna: US Open Press ConferenceSports CarGreedyUh OhCalgaryNastyNo Broke BoysNo Broke Boys (feat. Disco Lines)2 OnI'm Every Woman Remix (feat. TOKiMONSTA)SativaHappiness Over EverythingPost to BePussy FairyChristina Aguilera 25th Anniversary Performance

At 25 years old, I was the lead engineer responsible for compressed air systems on nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. I had a security clearance, a government pension, and the kind of career people spend decades trying to get.So why did I spend years convinced I wasn't good enough?In this episode, I'm sharing the story of the ten years I spent in defense engineering, from being handed major responsibility far too early, to a career-defining meeting that left me questioning my worth, to the health crisis that finally forced me to reconsider everything.We talk about:Being promoted without a pay increase and real supportWorkplace cultures that mistake criticism for mentorshipThe hidden psychology behind staying to "prove yourself"How imposter syndrome keeps talented people stuckThe physical toll of chronic workplace stressThe moment I realized I was allowed to leaveHow I ultimately reinvented my career and landed in pharmaI also reflect on Gloria Steinem's passing and the women whose work made careers like mine possible in the first place.If you've ever stayed in a job because you felt like you had something to prove, this episode is for you.#CareerChange #ImposterSyndrome #BurnoutRecovery #WomenInEngineering #CareerDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #ProfessionalGrowth

I'm sharing the full, unfiltered story of the exit interview that finally let me say everything I'd been holding back. This episode covers workplace culture in male-dominated industries, engineering burnout, career change from defense to pharma, and the everyday sexism women in STEM face; from being called "sweetheart" during nuclear machinery briefings to watching less-qualified male colleagues get promoted first.In 2023, I left a government defense engineering job - working on nuclear ships, compressed air systems, and high-pressure platforms - for a role in corporate pharma, after being repeatedly promised a promotion that never came. This episode breaks down what actually happened in that final exit interview: the receipts on cost savings and team output, the double standards in pay grade and recognition, and the moment my boss's boss got emotional hearing it all laid out.Topics covered in this episode include:Women in engineering and STEM workplace cultureGovernment to private sector career transition (defense to pharma)Engineering burnout and unsustainable workloadsGender bias and microaggressions in male-dominated workplacesHow to prepare for and navigate a real exit interviewDiversity and inclusion gaps in leadershipCareer change stories in tech and engineeringIf you've ever been underestimated, overworked, or stuck in an environment where "diversity" means being allowed to speak first in a meeting, this one's for you. It's a reminder that leaving a job that doesn't value you isn't failure - it's one of the smartest engineering decisions you can make.New episodes drop Mondays & Thursdays - subscribe for more real, unfiltered stories from women navigating engineering, STEM careers, and workplace culture.IG: @shesbeenthroughsomeshit

A Netflix thriller kept me up until 4:15 a.m., a brutal migraine forced a health reality check, my MBA graduation suddenly feels real, and my German Shepherd puppy discovered grass for the first time.On this episode of Off the Clock, the podcast about life outside your 9-to-5, I'm talking through a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly meaningful week.🎬 TV Talk: Why the Netflix crime thriller Furious completely took over my week, and how great storytelling can make you genuinely furious at fictional characters (in a good way).🐾 Puppy Life: A 4 a.m. couch session with coffee, insomnia, and my German Shepherd puppy turned into an unexpectedly perfect binge-watch memory.💧 Wellness Wake-Up Call: A migraine humbled me into finally listening to my body — and the fix wasn't glamorous. It was a bigger water bottle. Sometimes boring advice is the advice that works.🎓 MBA Update: Graduation is closer than ever, and I'm learning to let go of perfectionism in favor of actual progress.Also in this episode: ✅ Honest TV reviews and binge-worthy recommendations ✅ MBA student life heading into graduation ✅ Letting go of perfectionism, embracing progress ✅ Work-life balance and personal growth ✅ Puppy training, teething, and German Shepherd milestones ✅ Building healthier habits and listening to your body✅ Fall favorites: turtlenecks, hiking, soup season, and skiing ✅ Why small moments matter more than big milestonesThis episode reminds us that the growth that matters most often happens off the clock - in migraines survived, grad school milestones, and tiny puppy victories.If you've ever gotten too invested in a TV show, felt overwhelmed by a big life transition, struggled with perfectionism, or found joy in everyday chaos - this one's for you.🎓 MBA Life | 🐾 Puppy Parent Adventures | 📺 TV & Streaming Recs | 💧 Health & Wellness | 🍂 Fall Vibes | ❤️ Personal GrowthNew episodes weekly. Follow Off the Clock so you never miss one, and if this episode resonates, a rating or review helps the show reach more listeners like you.📸 Follow along behind the scenes on Instagram: @shesbeenthroughsomeshitTake the hard hat off. You're Off the Clock.#WorkLifeBalance #MBALife #PersonalGrowth #LifestylePodcast #Productivity #GraduateSchool #PuppyLife #GermanShepherd #TVReview #WellnessJourney #CareerDevelopment #LifeOutsideWork #FallVibes #MentalHealth #Adulting #OffTheClockPodcast

Have you ever replayed a text for hours because someone's reply felt "off"? A period instead of an exclamation point. A joke that didn't land. And suddenly your brain has built an entire case for why they secretly hate you.If that sounds familiar - welcome. You're among friends.This episode of Off the Clock is a deep, honest look at people-pleasing: why it's rarely about kindness and almost always rooted in fear - fear of rejection, fear of conflict, fear of disappointing people, fear of not being enough.🧠 Where It Starts: We trace people-pleasing back to childhood - the quiet stories we tell ourselves at six years old that end up shaping our behavior for decades.👩‍🎓 The "Cool Girl" Era: College, and the art of pretending to have no needs so no one can reject you for having them.👷‍♀️ Woman in Engineering: Entering a male-dominated field where being liked and being respected get tangled together - and what tradespeople (operators, electricians, welders, pipefitters) taught me about earning real credibility through listening instead of proving.😰 Anxiety & Appearances: The quiet exhaustion of trying to look put-together, and why authenticity is a harder - and far more rewarding - standard than being liked ever was.In this episode: ✅ Why the fear of being disliked isn't the same as wanting to be liked ✅ How childhood shapes adult people-pleasing patterns ✅ The "cool girl" trap - abandoning your needs before anyone can reject you✅ Earning credibility and respect as a woman in engineering ✅ What tradespeople taught me about trust and listening ✅ Why anxiety often hides behind a confident exterior ✅ The real difference between being liked and being accepted ✅ Letting go of approval-seeking to choose authenticity insteadChapters: Intro: The Three-Word Email That Ruined Your Afternoon; The Fear of Being Disliked; Where It Started: Childhood, Family, and the Stories We Make Up; The Cool Girl Era: College and Abandoning Your Own Needs; The Engineer Version of People-Pleasing; What Tradespeople Taught Me About Respect; The Need to Belong; Anxiety and Looking Put Together; Conclusion: Being Liked vs. Being AcceptedOff the Clock is a mental health and personal growth podcast about the honest stuff so many of us live with but rarely say out loud: self-doubt, career challenges, confidence struggles, and the messy middle of growth. No perfect answers here - just a reminder that you're not navigating this alone.New episodes weekly. If this one resonated, follow Off the Clock on Spotify and YouTube, and leave a rating or review - it genuinely helps new listeners discover the show. If there's a woman in STEM, a friend, or a coworker who needs this today, send it their way.You do not need to be everyone's favorite person. You need to be yourself. That is more than enough.🎧 Coming up: Switching industries & don't miss Thursday's Off the Clock bonus episode.#PeoplePleasing #WomenInSTEM #WomenInEngineering #Authenticity #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #Boundaries #ImposterSyndrome #MentalHealthPodcast #OffTheClockPodcast #SelfDoubt #CareerGrowth

What's really on your mind when the work week winds down? This casual Thursday episode of Off the Clock covers it all: a long-standing dream of visiting Okinawa, Japan, fall comfort food, unforgettable concert memories, wedding beauty advice, Penn State sports, and a little Gilmore Girls nostalgia.✈️ Travel Talk: Why Okinawa remains my #1 travel bucket list destination after years of saying "someday." We get into favorite cities, travel planning struggles, and the places that never leave your mind - perfect for anyone craving their next adventure.🎵 Concert Memories & Music: Reliving unforgettable shows from Pat Metheny, U2, and Bruce Springsteen, plus the country artists dominating my playlists right now, including Ella Langley.🍲 Fall Comfort Food: Homemade butternut squash soup, roasted vegetables, sourdough bread, meal prep tips, and the simple cooking tricks that completely changed how I make soup.💄 Wedding Advice: Why I ignored the pressure to choose "photo-ready" makeup and embraced a natural, authentic wedding look instead - a wedding beauty opinion I've held for years.🏐 Plus: Penn State volleyball season predictions, a nostalgic trip back to State College, and my ongoing Gilmore Girls rewatch - including the debate that never dies: Team Jess, Team Dean, or Team Logan?In this episode: ✅ Okinawa travel bucket list and Japan travel inspiration ✅ Favorite cities and travel planning challenges ✅ Pat Metheny, U2, Bruce Springsteen & Ella Langley ✅ Country music favorites of the moment ✅ Butternut squash soup, sourdough bread & fall recipe ideas ✅ Easy tips for better homemade soup ✅ Wedding makeup and hair hot takes and staying authentic ✅ Penn State volleyball season preview ✅ State College nostalgia ✅ Gilmore Girls rewatch: Team Jess, Dean, or Logan?Whether you're here for Japan travel inspiration, fall recipes and comfort food ideas, concert and music recommendations, wedding hair and makeup hot takes, Penn State sports talk, or just a cozy lifestyle podcast to unwind with - this episode has something for you.New episodes weekly. If you enjoyed this one, follow Off the Clock on Spotify and YouTube, and leave a rating or review - it genuinely helps new listeners find the show.📸 Instagram: @shesbeenthroughsomeshit 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shesbeenthroughsomesht#JapanTravel #OkinawaTravel #TravelBucketList #FallRecipes #ComfortFood #ConcertMemories #GilmoreGirls #PennStateVolleyball #WeddingAdvice #LifestylePodcast #OffTheClockPodcast #CozyPodcast #TeamJess

Have you ever chased a goal simply because you were capable of achieving it?In this episode, I share how failing a finance exam during my MBA forced me to confront a question I'd been avoiding for years: Was I pursuing the challenge because I truly wanted it, or because I still felt the need to prove myself?From earning an engineering degree and building a technical career to balancing graduate school, work, relationships, and everyday responsibilities, I've spent much of my life taking on difficult challenges. But one unexpected setback revealed a powerful lesson:Being capable of something isn't the same as wanting it.We dive into perfectionism, failure, identity, resilience, and how our relationship with achievement changes as we grow older. I share the engineering exam failure that nearly convinced me I wasn't smart enough to succeed, how retaking that class transformed my confidence, and why a failed MBA finance exam ultimately helped me rethink what success actually means.Whether you're pursuing an MBA, building your career, leading a team, navigating graduate school, or simply trying to let go of unrealistic expectations, this episode offers a reminder that your worth is not determined by your achievements.In This Episode✅ The engineering exam failure that nearly convinced me I wasn't smart enough✅ How retaking that class taught me one of the most important lessons of my career✅ The reality of pursuing an MBA while working full-time✅ Why perfectionism becomes more complicated as life and responsibilities grow✅ The finance class that challenged everything I thought I wanted✅ How a failed exam helped me distinguish proving myself from pursuing the right path✅ Why failure can be treated as information rather than evidence of your worth✅ The evolution of confidence, identity, and self-worth from your twenties to your thirtiesTopics CoveredPerfectionismPersonal growthCareer developmentMBA journeyGraduate schoolLeadership developmentProfessional growthFailure and resilienceGrowth mindsetEngineering career lessonsWork-life balanceHigh achiever mindsetSelf-worth and identityCareer transitionsLifelong learningIf you're a high achiever, lifelong learner, graduate student, working professional, manager, leader, or anyone struggling with perfectionism, this episode is for you.Sometimes success isn't about doing more.Sometimes it's about recognizing that a goal no longer aligns with who you want to become.And sometimes the bravest decision isn't taking on the next challenge. It's letting go of one.📸 Instagram: @shesbeenthroughsomeshit💛 If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Leaving a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the show and help more people discover these conversations about growth, resilience, career development, and navigating life's challenges. Thank you for being here.

You know me as the engineer. The workplace stories, career lessons, women-in-STEM conversations, and occasional corporate chaos.But what happens when the laptop closes and the hard hat comes off?In the very first Off the Clock bonus episode of She's Been Through Some Shit, we're talking about everything that has absolutely nothing to do with engineering and everything to do with the things I'm loving lately.I'm sharing my honest review of Elin Hilderbrand's latest release, the TV shows currently occupying my evenings, and why I've fully entered my Ella Langley era. From comfort watches and workplace dramas to country music obsessions and hot takes on life's most important debates, this episode is a fun peek into who I am beyond my career.We'll also play a rapid-fire round of This or That, tackling questions like:☕ Coffee or tea? 🏨 Hotel or Airbnb? 🍷 Wine or cocktails? 🎬 Rom-com or thriller?If you love book recommendations, TV show discussions, country music, lifestyle podcasts, and casual conversations that feel like catching up with a friend, you're in the right place.In This Episode✅ My review of Elin Hilderbrand's newest book✅ What I'm currently watching, including New Girl, Ransom Canyon, and a workplace drama featuring a woman in finance✅ Why Ella Langley has completely taken over my playlists✅ Fun "This or That" lifestyle questions and hot takes✅ The hobbies, entertainment, and interests that keep me busy outside of engineering✅ A behind-the-scenes look at life beyond workTopics CoveredBook recommendationsElin HilderbrandTV show recommendationsNew GirlRansom CanyonWorkplace dramasCountry musicElla LangleyLifestyle podcastWomen in STEMWork-life balanceEntertainment reviewsPop culturePersonal interestsOff-the-clock lifeThis is the lighter side of the podcast. Less engineering, more books, binge-worthy shows, music discoveries, and the random opinions that don't always fit into career conversations.📚 Got a book I should read?📺 A show I need to watch?🎵 A song I should add to my playlist?Send me your recommendations. I'd love to hear them.📸 Instagram: @shesbeenthroughsomeshit💛 Enjoying the podcast? Follow the show so you never miss an episode. If you enjoy these conversations, leaving a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help new listeners discover it. Thank you for being here!

A guy once called me "engineering hot."Not just attractive. Attractive for an engineer.Adjusted for major.Rated on a curve.At eighteen years old, entering Penn State's engineering program, I laughed it off. But beneath that comment was a message I had already started absorbing:That women are supposed to choose between being smart and being attractive.That confidence can be mistaken for flirting.That visibility comes with consequences.And that sometimes the easiest way to survive in a male-dominated environment is to become invisible.In this episode, I'm sharing what it was like navigating engineering school, entering the workforce as a woman in STEM, and realizing how much energy I spent trying to manage other people's perceptions of me.From hiding behind hoodies and avoiding attention to learning how to take up space without apologizing for it, this is a conversation about identity, confidence, workplace culture, and the subtle ways women learn to make themselves smaller.We'll talk about the impossible double standards women face, the pressure to be taken seriously, and what happens when you stop editing yourself to make other people comfortable.Most importantly, we'll talk about the freedom that comes from showing up as your full, authentic self.In This Episode✅ The "engineering hot" comment that stayed with me for years✅ Growing up in a large engineering program at Penn State✅ The stereotype that women can't be both intelligent and attractive✅ Navigating engineering school as a woman in STEM✅ Double standards, workplace perceptions, and professional identity✅ Why I tried to become invisible at work✅ How authenticity became more valuable than approval✅ The surprising realization that hiding wasn't protecting me✅ Confidence, self-worth, and learning to take up space✅ Why women shouldn't have to shrink themselves to be taken seriouslyTopics CoveredWomen in STEMWomen in EngineeringWorkplace ConfidenceCareer DevelopmentProfessional IdentityGender StereotypesEngineering SchoolSTEM CareersAuthentic LeadershipWorkplace CultureSelf-WorthConfidence BuildingCorporate CulturePersonal GrowthFemale EngineersTaking Up SpaceAuthenticity at WorkProfessional WomenIf you've ever felt like you needed to make yourself smaller to fit in, this episode is for you.Whether you're in engineering, tech, finance, healthcare, leadership, or any environment where you've felt pressure to edit parts of yourself, I hope this conversation reminds you of something important:You don't need to choose between being competent and being yourself.And if anyone ever calls you "engineering hot"?You're hot.Period.📸 Instagram: @shesbeenthroughsomeshit🎥 YouTube: She's Been Through Some Shit💛 Enjoying the podcast? Follow the show so you never miss an episode. If this conversation resonated with you, leaving a rating and review helps more people discover the podcast and supports future episodes about career growth, confidence, workplace culture, and life as a woman in STEM. Thank you for being here.

I ended my engagement - and the truth behind that decision is more complicated, more emotional, and more empowering than I ever expected. This episode is the story of how I realized I couldn’t marry someone I felt obligated to stay with, and how the same clarity I use every day as a woman in engineering helped me finally advocate for myself in love.For years, I convinced myself that stability meant compatibility. I told myself that being “the strong one,” “the logical one,” “the dependable one” meant I had to stay. I tried to fix the power imbalance, the emotional mismatch, the financial tension, the family dynamics, and the constant feeling that I owed him my future. I tried to engineer my way into a relationship that wasn’t built to last.But engineering teaches you something powerful: when a system is failing, you don’t ignore the data. You don’t silence the alarms. You don’t pretend the imbalance isn’t real. You analyze, you evaluate, and you advocate for the solution that protects long‑term integrity - even when it’s uncomfortable.That’s exactly what I had to do in my engagement.In this episode, I’m sharing the moment everything became clear, the red flags I finally stopped rationalizing, and the self‑advocacy it took to walk away from a future I once thought was guaranteed. As a woman in STEM, I’ve had to speak up in rooms where my voice wasn’t always welcomed - and it turns out I needed that same confidence in my relationship.And yes… I recorded this episode in full chaotic mode.I hadn’t showered in 24 hours thanks to flight cancellations and airport connections.I didn’t do my skincare on vacation and my skin was dry as hell.I had no makeup on.My hair part was annoying me.My widow’s peak and cowlicks were doing whatever they wanted.I’m not a vlogger.I have no media training.I’m literally an engineer with an MBA trying to figure out how to run a podcast.And I still posted this - because everyone starts somewhere, and I don’t care. If you’re waiting to look perfect before you start, you’ll never start. If you’re waiting to feel ready before you speak up, you’ll stay stuck. If you’re waiting for permission to choose yourself, you’ll wait forever.This episode is for anyone who has ever:• stayed in a relationship out of guilt• confused stability with compatibility• felt obligated to be “the strong one”• struggled to advocate for themselves at work or in love• ignored red flags because they didn’t want to disappoint someone• wanted to hear a real story from a real woman in STEM navigating life, career, and relationships• needed a reminder that choosing yourself is not selfish - it’s necessaryIf you’re a woman in engineering, a woman in STEM, or someone learning how to trust your voice, this episode will hit home. It’s messy, honest, emotional, and full of the clarity I wish I had years ago.Hit follow to join me on this journey - more episodes are coming, and they’re only getting better from here.#womeninengineering #womeninSTEM #engineeringlife #relationshiplessons #compatibilitymatters #selfadvocacy #choosingyourself #engagementstory #storytimepodcast #empoweredwomen #healingjourney #engineerwithanMBA #startsomewhere

Recording this from our Airbnb in Alaska after an already chaotic trip. We landed at 9:30 PM, got to bed around 11, then woke up at 4:30 AM to hike 9.5 miles with 3,500 feet of elevation gain. With rain coming later in the week, we figured: if today is the day, then today is the day. Sometimes you don’t wait for perfect conditions - you just go.One of my favorite Alaska discoveries? You can rent bear spray… at a 24‑hour coffee drive‑through. Only here can you grab a latte and prep for a bear encounter. Bear spray is basically pepper spray with significantly more enthusiasm, and they even make practice versions, so you don’t learn how it works while a bear is charging at you. We practiced at home because you obviously can’t fly with the real thing.Being here reminded me of another environment that felt hostile - except instead of bears, it was my first engineering internship.I was nineteen. Almost every lunch break, I’d lock myself in a bathroom stall and cry - not because engineering was hard, but because the people were. On day one, my boss’s assistant, Trish, pulled me aside and said something I’ll never forget:“Gary didn’t want to hire you. He wanted a man. He doesn’t think you’re going to amount to anything.”Welcome to the company.The office felt like a sitcom: poodles roaming around, a thirty‑year‑old coworker asking me out, and Gary - the owner - who believed yelling was a management strategy. He wasn’t subtle. If he had an opinion, you heard it. Usually loudly. Usually directed at women.At nineteen, I thought maybe this was normal. Maybe every office felt like this. It took years to understand the difference between a workplace that challenges you and one that chips away at your confidence.The bathroom became my safe place. I’d cry quietly, wipe my face, and walk back out pretending everything was fine. My dad drove me to work every morning and immediately disliked Gary. Every day I begged my parents to let me quit. Every day they said no. Later they told me they knew I was safe, the internship had an end date, and learning to work with difficult people would help me later. I didn’t appreciate that then. I do now.The worst moment? The Excel incident. I was presenting graphs and data I understood well. Gary stopped me and said, “That’s wrong.” I explained why it wasn’t. He doubled down: “That’s not how Excel works.” When I calmly walked him through it again, he threw his hands up in front of the entire office and yelled:“I’m not talking to her anymore! Christine doesn’t exist!”Nobody looked surprised. That told me everything.Near the end of the internship, Gary took us to tour a friend’s car garage. I wasn’t rude - I just wasn’t pretending to be fascinated. On the drive back he said, “You didn’t seem very grateful.” For what, exactly? After a summer of criticism, I wasn’t performing gratitude for someone who hadn’t treated me professionally.Then came my last day. Gary called me into his office. I braced for one final lecture. Instead he said:“You were the best intern I ever had.”It didn’t erase the tears or the anxiety, but it taught me something: people often decide who you are before they meet you. Reality eventually rewrites their story.That internship shaped how I lead today. People don’t forget how you make them feel. One bad manager does not get to decide whether you belong. One toxic workplace does not define your future. Sometimes the problem isn’t you. Sometimes it’s just Gary.Youtube: @shesseensomeengineeringshitIG: @shesbeenthroughsomeshit

Why does one MBA teammate always "forget" the assignment was due - every single week?If you've ever sat in a group project (or a team meeting at work) wondering how you became the only adult in the room, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down three real stories from my MBA program - plus one from corporate America - that exposed a pattern I now call Weaponized Confidence: the art of looking capable while contributing almost nothing, and letting everyone else clean up the mess.Inside this episode:🎯 The MIA Mystery Man - the teammate who showed up to meetings live-streaming himself driving on the highway (yes, really), and the surprising lesson about grace vs. unpaid labor.🎯 The Weaponized Confidence Olympics - what happens when "I didn't know" turns from an accident into a management strategy, and the moment my professor said the sentence every team lead dreams of hearing.🎯 The Dream Team - the semester everything changed, and what a genuinely functional, high-trust team actually feels like (spoiler: it's rare, and it's not an accident).🎯 When School Becomes Real Life - why the same dynamics from your MBA cohort show up in your career, and how "convenient incompetence" quietly trains you to keep rescuing people who don't want to grow.This isn't a men-vs-women thing, and it's not a rant. It's a real look at leadership, accountability, teamwork, and why group projects might be the single best (and most frustrating) preparation for corporate America you'll ever get - long before your first performance review.If you've ever asked yourself, "how am I the youngest person here but somehow the adult?" — you're going to feel very seen.Perfect for fans of career advice podcasts, MBA and business school life, leadership and management lessons, corporate storytelling, workplace culture commentary, and real talk about teamwork, accountability, and burnout.👉 Got a chaotic group project or workplace story? Leave a comment or call the podcast voicemail at (267) 281-3633 - your story might get featured in a future episode.🔔 Follow the podcast so you don't miss next episode's topic: what happens when the person you're supposed to learn from becomes the person you end up managing.

At 23 years old, I thought the hardest part of starting my engineering career would be proving I belonged in the room. I didn’t expect the hardest part to be managing a 55‑year‑old colleague who was supposed to be mentoring me. This episode dives into the work trip that went from “normal professional travel” to “I cannot believe this is happening,” and the uncomfortable reality of being the youngest person in the room while someone else’s bad decisions become your unexpected responsibility.This is a story about early‑career anxiety, gender dynamics, workplace chaos, emotional labor, and the moment you realize experience does not always equal professionalism. If you’re a woman in STEM, a young professional, or someone who has ever been forced into the “responsible adult” role because no one else stepped up, this episode will feel painfully familiar.The trip begins with a simple work dinner - something that should’ve been routine. Instead, my colleague gets completely wasted and turns the evening into a confessional I never asked for. Marriage issues, regrets, personal frustrations… all unloaded onto a 23‑year‑old who was just trying to make a good impression. And when strangers in the hotel lobby comment on my appearance, he immediately agrees, making the moment even more uncomfortable. I escape to my room, hoping the next morning will reset everything.Spoiler: it does not.I show up at 7:30 AM sharp. He does not. After twenty minutes of waiting, the concierge calls his room. When he finally appears, it’s obvious he’s still drunk - glassy eyes, alcohol smell, miserable attitude. And suddenly I’m the one responsible for getting us to the shipyard. At 23. With no authority. No experience. And absolutely no idea how to handle a grown man who cannot handle himself.Once we arrive, things escalate. He starts arguing with shipyard officers - loudly, aggressively, and incorrectly. I stand there, horrified, wondering how I became associated with this disaster. But I don’t report it. I don’t speak up. I don’t ask for help. Because when you’re young, you’re terrified of being labeled “difficult,” “dramatic,” or “unable to work with others.” You think staying quiet protects your career.In reality, it just protects the person causing the problem.Months later, someone casually asks, “Was he drunk on that last trip?” And instantly I know: everyone noticed. Of course they did. Because he was drunk. And I spiral - did I look irresponsible? Did people think I approved of his behavior? Did they think I should’ve done something?But here’s the truth I learned too late: I wasn’t responsible for him. I wasn’t his babysitter. I wasn’t the adult in the room because I wanted to be - I became the adult because he stopped acting like one. Why this episode matters: This episode is for anyone who has ever:Been the youngest person in the roomDealt with an unprofessional coworkerCarried emotional labor at workFelt pressured to stay quiet to “protect your career”Navigated gendered power dynamicsQuestioned whether you were overreactingRealized experience doesn’t equal maturityIf you’ve ever been forced into responsibility you didn’t sign up for, this story will hit home. Call the podcast voicemail: What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve ever seen at work? What chaotic coworker story still lives rent‑free in your mind? What moment made you think, “I cannot believe this is happening”? Leave a comment or call the podcast voicemail at (267) 281-3633and share your story. Your chaos might be featured in a future episode.If you love stories about workplace chaos, women in engineering, early‑career survival, and the moments nobody prepares you for, follow the show so you never miss an episode.

Have you ever met someone at exactly the right moment in your life… only to realize later they were meant to teach you something? Today’s episode is about the fastest relationship I ever fell into, red flags ignored, and the difference between chemistry & compatibility.Welcome back to She’s Been Through Some Engineering Shit with your host, Christine, where we keep unlearning all the outdated career and life advice we never asked for but absorbed anyway.This podcast is about debugging the systems we were handed - whether that’s workplace culture, career expectations, relationships, or the beliefs we carry about success. Today, we’re doing dating root cause analysis.It was 2020 - world shut down, everyone isolated, and time felt completely made up. Then I met this guy.He was funny and brought lightness into an incredibly heavy year. We connected fast. A few weeks later, I found out I had a six-week work trip to San Diego. He said, “I don’t know if I can go that long without seeing you.”Instead of thinking, “That’s sweet,” I apparently thought, “Perfect. Let’s fast-track this relationship.”So I invited him to come with me.Looking back, I was making a decision based on how safe and exciting it felt—not on how well I actually knew him. But at the time, I didn’t want to be alone in a strange city during one of the strangest moments in history.He said yes.For six weeks, we skipped straight to relationship mode. Morning coffee, beach days, hiking, disc golf, shared dinners, swimming—we built a tiny life together, and for a little while, 2020 almost felt normal.But vacations aren’t real life.When you travel with someone, you're seeing them in a bubble with fewer responsibilities, less stress, and more adventure. It's easy to mistake a great experience for long-term compatibility.Once we got home, things changed.He started smoking more, drinking more, and slowly became someone I barely recognized.One night after dinner in South Philly, he stumbled into traffic after drinking. A car was coming, and I pulled him back.That was the moment I realized I shouldn’t have to save the person I’m dating from their own choices.The relationship didn’t end that night, but it changed how I saw it.As engineers, we’re trained to look for patterns. One issue might be a fluke. Repeated issues point to a system problem.Relationships work the same way.Soon after, he told me he couldn’t spend as much time with me—right when I needed support the most. Then, when my birthday came around, he could only commit to maybe an hour or two.That’s when I realized it wasn’t about my birthday.It wasn’t about one dinner.It wasn’t even about the drinking.It was about effort.When someone wants to build a life with you, you shouldn’t feel like you’re competing for leftover time.A few days later, I ended the relationship. No dramatic fight—just the realization that what we had in San Diego couldn’t survive real life.The biggest lesson?Chemistry is not compatibility.Someone can make you laugh, make you feel seen, and create incredible memories—and still not be the right person to build a future with.Sometimes we have to stop asking, “How good does this feel right now?” and start asking, “Will this actually work long term?”That lesson applies to all forms of relationships.If you’ve ever ignored red flags, confused potential with reality, or learned a lesson about boundaries, you’re not alone.If you have a STEM story, workplace lesson, career mistake, or a moment where you finally said, “Nope. Not today,” I’d love to hear it. Call or leave a voicemail at (267) 281-3633.Catch you in the next episode, where we keep unlearning all the outdated career and life advice we never asked for but absorbed anyway.

Have you ever convinced yourself you were getting fired because your boss didn't reply to an email? Or assumed everyone at work knew something you didn't because of one awkward look, one unanswered message, or one mysterious meeting invite? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about workplace anxiety, overthinking at work, imposter syndrome, career anxiety, work stress, and the fear of being the last to know. These are the kinds of thoughts that quietly creep in during the workday and suddenly take over, making ordinary moments feel like evidence that something is wrong.I'm sharing a very real story about the spiral that never needed to happen. A look from a coworker. Silence from my manager. A meeting invite with no agenda. Before I knew it, my brain had created an entire storyline about hidden conversations, performance concerns, workplace conflict, and everyone knowing something I didn't. I replayed months of interactions, searched for clues, and convinced myself there was a problem that didn't actually exist. The truth? None of it was real. There were no secret meetings, no workplace drama, and no conversations happening behind my back. It was simply anxiety filling in the blanks.If you've ever struggled with workplace anxiety, overthinking, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, professional confidence, or career stress, this episode will probably feel very familiar. We'll talk about why our brains naturally try to create certainty when communication feels unclear, why silence often feels louder than words, and how easy it is to mistake assumptions for facts. Whether you're new to your career or have years of experience, workplace anxiety doesn't always disappear with time. Sometimes it simply changes shape.As a woman working in engineering, I also talk about how these experiences show up in STEM careers, engineering workplaces, technical industries, and professional environments where communication styles can be direct, limited, or open to interpretation. If you've ever questioned whether you belong, worried about making mistakes, felt left out of conversations, or battled imposter syndrome while building your career, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're far from the only person experiencing these thoughts.This isn't one of those episodes that tells you to "just stop overthinking." Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows it doesn't work that way. Instead, I'm sharing the mindset shift that's helping me move through these moments with a little more peace: if someone has a problem with me, they need to tell me. If Monica has a problem with me, Monica needs to tell me. If John has a problem with me, John needs to tell me. I'm no longer willing to spend hours decoding facial expressions, interpreting silence, or assuming the worst when nobody has actually communicated that there's a problem.We'll also talk about workplace communication, career confidence, emotional resilience, managing stress at work, trusting yourself, and why learning to separate facts from assumptions can completely change the way you experience your job. It's something I'm still practicing every day, and I wanted to share the journey honestly instead of pretending I've figured it all out.This podcast isn't just about sharing my stories - it's about building a community where we can have honest conversations about adulthood, careers, engineering, women in STEM, workplace culture, mental health, confidence, friendships, personal growth, and everything that comes with trying to build a life you're proud of. I've officially opened a voicemail line where you can call in with your own stories, workplace experiences, career questions, awkward moments, engineering challenges, adulting struggles, or topics you'd love to hear discussed on future episodes. I listen to every voicemail, and I'll be answering listener questions and featuring stories in upcoming episodes.

If you’ve ever been a woman in engineering trying to make a major career move while your anxiety is doing backflips, this episode will feel like a spiritual experience. Today, I’m telling the full story of the drug test panic that hit me right as I was leaving my government defense engineering job - not because the drug test made me quit, but because the stakes felt so high that my brain convinced me I’d get stuck in the job I was desperately trying to leave. It’s chaotic, honest, funny, and painfully relatable for anyone navigating STEM anxiety, engineering burnout, or a career change in a male‑dominated field.This episode starts in Coronado, where I was wrapping up a long, stressful trip working on a Navy‑adjacent project. I had just accepted a corporate job offer - a huge moment for any woman in STEM trying to escape the “stable but soul‑sucking” government engineering path. My boss was on his honeymoon, so I sat with this life‑altering secret for days before finally calling him to resign. And yes, I did it while he was driving home. And yes, I regretted that immediately.From there, the story turns into a mix of women‑in‑engineering chaos, Coronado sunsets, grilled cheese made by an older man who buttered both sides of the bread like a culinary king, and the emotional whiplash of realizing: Oh shit… I’m actually doing this.But the real spiral started when corporate sent me the background check and drug test instructions. If you’ve ever dealt with OCD, intrusive thoughts, or high‑stakes anxiety, you already know where this is going. I had been taking non‑THC CBD oil to calm my nerves, but my brain decided to run a full internal audit: “What if it secretly has THC?” “What if the test picks up a molecule?” “What if I fail and have to go back to my defense job?” “What if I ruin my entire life because of a dropper of Whole Foods CBD?”So naturally… I went to CVS and bought two drug tests. Because nothing says “women in STEM” like redundant validation. The pharmacist absolutely judged me. My boyfriend (now husband) absolutely questioned me. And I absolutely took both tests like I was running a personal compliance lab in my bathroom.Spoiler: they were negative. Obviously. But the spiral wasn’t about the test - it was about the fear of going backward. The fear of staying in a job that was burning me out. The fear of losing the one chance I had to leave government engineering and step into a healthier, more aligned career.This episode is for every woman in engineering who has ever felt trapped, overwhelmed, or terrified of making a big move. It’s for anyone who’s ever spiraled over something tiny because the bigger thing felt massive. It’s for anyone navigating STEM anxiety, career transitions, government engineering burnout, or the emotional chaos of trying to build a life that actually fits.If you’re in your own “Oh shit… I’m actually doing this” moment - this one’s for you.

Welcome to the officialtrailer for She’s Been Through Some Engineering Shit, apodcast about engineering, career growth, leadership, resilience, personaldevelopment, and the stories we don't usually tellout loud. If you've ever wondered whatit's really like to build a career in engineering, navigatecorporate America, lead through uncertainty, advocatefor yourself, recover from failure, or simply figure outlife as you go, you're in the right place.This isn't another podcast filledwith perfectly polished success stories or generic careeradvice. I'm an engineer by background,but this podcast is about so much more than engineering. It'sabout the people behind the job titles, the moments thatshape us, the difficult conversations, the winsno one sees, the setbacks that change everything, and much more. This podcast exists because Iknow I'm not the only one. Whether you're an engineer, aSTEM professional, a college student, an aspiring leader, someone navigatingcorporate life, a woman in technology, or someone whoenjoys authentic conversations about careers, you'll find something here that resonates.Every episode is designed tofeel like you're sitting down for coffee with someonewho's willing to skip the buzzwords and havethe conversation we all wish happened more often.We'll talk abouttopics like:•Women in engineering and womenin STEM•Leadership lessons that actually matter• Corporate life• Navigating toxic workplaces • Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome• Professional development and lifelong learning• Mentorship • Burnout and resilience• Career pivots and taking risks• Job interviews, exit interviews, and career transitions• Communication and executive presence• Difficult conversations at work• Entrepreneurship and building something of your own• Failure, rejection, and bouncing back• Personal growth outside of work• Relationships between career and identity• Lessons learned from real experiences - not just theoryYou'll also hear from guestswith diverse backgrounds who have incredible stories to tell.Engineers. Leaders. Entrepreneurs. Executives. Creators.Professionals from different industries. People who've overcome obstacles, reinventedthemselves, challenged expectations, and discovered what success actually means to them.Expect honest storytelling.Expect practical advice.Expect uncomfortable truths.Expect laughter.Expect conversations that aren'tedited to make life seem perfect.Most importantly,expect authenticity.This podcast isn't about pretending to have all the answers. It'sabout asking better questions, sharing real experiences,and helping each other navigate careers and life witha little more confidence, curiosity, and courage.If you've ever felt like you didn't belong in the room...If you've ever questioned yourabilities...If you've ever left ameeting thinking, "Did that really just happen?"If you've ever celebrated awin that nobody else understood...If you've ever struggled tofind people talking honestly about engineering, leadership, corporatelife, or personal growth...You're exactly who I createdthis podcast for.If this sounds like yourkind of conversation, subscribe, follow, and join the community.New episodes feature candid 

Welcome back to She’s Been Through Some Engineering Shit, the podcast where a woman in engineering who has survived nuclear‑adjacent machinery, government pay scales, and men who bang on tables for emphasis breaks down the chaotic realities of STEM life with humor, honesty, and the kind of storytelling that makes other women in engineering whisper, “Oh my god… same.” If you’ve ever been underestimated, overworked, or stuck in a male‑dominated environment that thinks “diversity” means letting you speak first in a meeting, this episode will feel painfully familiar.Today’s episode is the full, unhinged saga of my exit interview — the one where I walked in with notes, a 6–7 item list, and two years of pent‑up frustration, and walked out with my boss’s boss literally tearing up. It’s part TED Talk, part therapy session, part roast of engineering workplace culture, and a brutally honest look at what women in STEM deal with behind the scenes.We start in 2023, when I was leaving my government defense job for corporate pharma. Management had promised me a GS‑14 promotion for doing high‑grade work on nuclear ships, compressed air systems, and high‑pressure platforms. Meanwhile, my male colleagues already held the higher grade. In the exit interview, I finally said it out loud: “You strung me along.” I laid out the cost savings, the doubled team output, the presentations to leadership — all the receipts. The honesty was robust, and Tom looked like he was experiencing a midlife crisis in real time.Then there’s John — the Human Earthquake — a loud, chaotic peer who banged on tables like he was reenacting Wolf of Wall Street without the money or charisma. He called everyone “gents,” including me, the lead engineer. I explain how this wasn’t just annoying, but emblematic of the subtle disrespect women in engineering navigate daily. Tom nodded like he was watching his entire leadership philosophy crumble.We dive into the diversity conversation: how leaders often “don’t see problems” because they’ve never been dismissed, harassed, or called “sweetheart” in a meeting about nuclear machinery. I tell Tom why checking in with high performers, especially women, actually matters. He tears up. Twice. I did not expect my exit interview to turn into a vulnerability workshop, but here we were.Next comes the San Diego chaos tour: six weeks, eighteen machinery upgrades, Harbor Freight runs, nuclear‑ship breakdowns, and the moment a stakeholder threatened deployment if I didn’t finish. I froze, cried in the lowest deck of the ship, and realized how unsustainable the job had become. My boyfriend (now husband) told me, “You can quit.” And suddenly the door I thought was locked swung open.Right before flying home, I discovered I’d been signed up for a Philly naval conference I never agreed to. I proved it. My boss ghosted me. I spiraled in my basement like a Victorian chimney sweep who’d had enough. Then I went anyway — and he didn’t even show up. It was the kind of workplace absurdity that makes you question your entire career path.The episode ends with the final goodbye: a manager who didn’t meet with me, didn’t acknowledge anything, and didn’t do an exit interview. It was disappointing, weird, and very on brand. And it cemented the realization that I didn’t need to stay loyal to a system that wasn’t loyal to me.This episode blends engineering burnout, workplace culture, early‑career anxiety, leadership gaps, and the specific flavor of chaos women in engineering navigate daily. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, overworked, or one Harbor Freight run away from losing it, this one’s for you. It’s a reminder that leaving isn’t failure — sometimes it’s the most powerful engineering decision you can make.Catch you in the next episode, where we keep unlearning all the outdated career advice we never asked for but somehow absorbed anyway

Welcome back to She’s Been Through Some Engineering Shit, the podcast where a woman in engineering breaks down the honest, chaotic, deeply relatable parts of STEM life that never make it into textbooks or career brochures. Today’s episode dives into one of the most common - but least talked‑about - insecurities women in engineering face: not growing up as a “tinkerer.” If you didn’t rebuild engines in high school, fix cars in your driveway, or spend your childhood taking apart electronics, this episode is for you.This is the story of how career insecurity followed me from high school into college and well into my early engineering career. While my classmates talked about rebuilding dirt bikes and modifying engines, I was the student quietly panicking because I didn’t know which wrench was which. I didn’t grow up in a garage. I didn’t have a tinkering dad. I didn’t have a shelf of tools. And in a field where hands‑on experience is treated like a personality trait, I felt like I was already behind before I even started.I share the moment I froze during a lab visit - the moment that convinced me I wasn’t technical enough, smart enough, or “engineer‑y” enough to belong. Surrounded by tools I didn’t recognize and equipment I’d never touched, I spiraled into engineering anxiety so intense it made me question my entire career path. It was the kind of panic that hits you in the chest, the kind that makes you feel like everyone else had a head start you somehow missed.But this episode isn’t just about the insecurity. It’s about what came after: the slow, steady, unglamorous process of building confidence without a tinkering background. I talk about how repetition, leadership, mentorship, and showing up even when I was spiraling helped me develop what I call functional confidence - the kind that doesn’t come from childhood tinkering, but from adult perseverance. I share how I learned to ask better questions, how I built technical intuition through experience rather than upbringing, and how I stopped comparing myself to people who grew up with a wrench in their hand.This episode explores the intersection of engineering anxiety, imposter syndrome, women in STEM, early‑career engineering, technical skill development, and the pressure to perform in male‑dominated spaces. It’s about the quiet panic of feeling behind, the fear of being exposed as “not technical enough,” and the reality that many women in engineering didn’t grow up with hands‑on experience - and still became exceptional engineers.If you’ve ever felt intimidated by classmates who seemed more experienced, or colleagues who talk about tinkering like it’s a prerequisite for engineering success, you’re not alone. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed not knowing which tool to grab, or worried that your background wasn’t “engineering enough,” this episode will make you feel seen. And if you’ve ever convinced yourself you didn’t belong in STEM, this story will remind you that belonging isn’t built in childhood - it’s built through persistence, curiosity, and showing up even when your brain is loudly spiraling.This episode is for women in engineering, STEM students, early‑career engineers, and anyone navigating the messy, emotional side of technical growth. It’s for the people who didn’t grow up fixing things - and still became engineers anyway.Catch the full story, the panic, the growth, and the confidence arc in today’s episode. And remember: you don’t need a tinkering childhood to build an engineering future.

Welcome back to She’s Been Through Some Engineering Shit, the podcast where we unpack the career lessons that somehow never made it to our inboxes - probably because the memo went straight to spam. Today’s episode dives into the workplace truth I missed for most of my professional life: doing great work is not the strategy we were promised. Real career development - especially for women in engineering and women in STEM - comes from visibility, intentional growth, and unlearning the outdated habits we absorbed long before we ever stepped into a lab, plant, or conference room.For years, I believed the myth: keep your head down, work hard, be reliable, and eventually someone will notice. Spoiler: no one noticed. And that’s the entire reason this podcast exists. Women in engineering do not need another “just be confident!” pep talk. If confidence alone worked, we’d have women running every boardroom in America. What we actually need is the truth - the messy, unglamorous, deeply human truth about how careers grow in environments where you’re often the only woman in the room, navigating engineering culture, unspoken rules, and expectations that were never designed with us in mind.This episode is the honest version of career development. Not the polished LinkedIn post. Not the corporate‑approved leadership seminar. I’m talking about the awkward lessons, the accidental breakthroughs, the quiet realizations, and the strategies that actually move your career forward when you’re navigating male‑dominated engineering spaces. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” and still not getting traction, this episode is your permission slip to rethink the entire playbook and redefine what growth looks like in STEM.I break down how my early years in defense shaped my assumptions about what engineering careers were supposed to look like - structure, silence, staying in my lane, keeping my head down, and hoping someone noticed. Defense taught me discipline, rigor, and how to operate in environments where hierarchy was treated like gospel. But when I transitioned into corporate life, I realized I needed to completely reboot my operating system. Corporate taught me that discipline alone wasn’t going to get me promoted. I had to learn visibility - literal, physical visibility. Being seen. Being present. Being in the rooms where decisions were made, even when I didn’t feel ready.You’ll hear how moving my desk closer to senior leaders changed my trajectory more than any certification ever did. You’ll hear how showing up, speaking up, and letting people actually see me created opportunities I didn’t even know existed. And you’ll hear the moment I led a leadership meeting and realized something that permanently lowered my anxiety: people with fancy titles are just people with laptops, mild confusion, and the same “wait, what are we doing again” energy as everyone else.This episode is for every woman in engineering, STEM, or any male‑dominated field trying to build a career with intention - not perfection. It’s for the women who’ve been told to “just be confident,” as if confidence alone could bulldoze structural barriers. It’s for the women who’ve been doing excellent work for years and still feel invisible. It’s for the women who are ready to grow but aren’t sure what growth actually looks like in environments where they’re often the only one like them. It’s for anyone trying to navigate STEM career development, build leadership skills, and create sustainable, authentic visibility without burning out.This is the real playbook - built from lived experience, trial and error, and the kind of honesty that actually helps people grow. No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just the truth about what it really takes to build a career as a woman in engineering and STEM.Enjoy!