All Ears on Her

TRANSCRIPTIn this episode, hosts Anusha Abdulla and Iqra Abdullah talk with Alejandra, a Senior Quality Engineer at Axiom Space currently on-site at Thales Alenia Space in Italy. afety of hardware humans will use to orbit the Earth.In this episode, we discuss:The Production Floor "Crash Course": Learning to gain respect in male-dominated industries by "driving the forklift" and showing you can do the job.The Human Factor: Why Alejandra moved from heavy industry to a Master’s in Bioengineering at Rice University to work on projects that directly better human life.Life in Italy: Navigating cultural differences, language barriers, and the unique role of being the "customer spy" on a global manufacturing team.Spaceflight Windows: The terrifying and rewarding responsibility of signing off on the glass and acrylic panels that protect astronauts from space debris.A New Definition of Success: Why "scaling the organizational ladder" isn't the only way to win in your career.Note: As Alejandra joined us live from Italy, the audio quality reflects the international connection. A full transcript is provided in the link below for easy following.Resources:Full TranscriptAlejandra BarragánAxiom SpaceJoin the Village

In this episode of All Ears On Her, hosts Anusha Abdulla and Iqra Abdullah dive into the beauty of the "non-linear" career path. We are joined by Lizet Casas, Senior Program Manager at UTSA’s brand-new College of AI, Cyber, and Computing, to discuss how she transitioned from a background in Psychology and Educational Leadership to leading at the forefront of tech.Highlights include:The Power of Translation: How Lizet uses her "superpower" to bridge the gap between social services and data science.Real-World Impact: A look at the H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars and how they solve community problems with data.Career Pivoting: Advice for women and students navigating "technical" spaces with non-traditional backgrounds.Links Mentioned in the Show:UTSA College of AI, Cyber, and ComputingH-E-B Community Innovation Scholars ProgramLinkedinGo Runners!

"Greatness isn’t born from talent, but from the grit of women who refuse to quit."Welcome to the debut episode of All Ears On Her, a space dedicated to the raw, real, and restorative stories of women navigating their careers. In this kickoff episode, we are joined by the powerhouse Kelinda Shen. A recent Biomedical Engineering graduate with a concentration in nanotechnology and bioimaging, Kelinda is now a first-year medical student on her way to becoming a foot and ankle surgeon.Kelinda’s story is a masterclass in the "pivot." She discusses moving from the male-dominated engineering field to the high-stakes world of surgery. She breaks down the "drinking from a water hose" reality of med school, her unique perspective on why failure is just a mindset, and the deep-rooted inspiration she draws from her 94-year-old grandmother, who is still a practicing OB-GYN.Whether you are a student feeling the weight of the job market, a professional considering a total career 180, or someone who needs a reminder that you aren't "behind"—you’re just on your way—this episode is for you.Connect with us:Follow All Ears On Her on Spotify and Instagram @AllEarsOnHerPodcast to join our community of women empowering women.Success is the peace of mind in knowing you did your very best, no matter the outcome.