Universal Inclusion

🎙️ Episode Description What does it mean to belong in science when you don’t fit the mold? In this conversation, Aisha sits down with Maynard Okereke, also known as The Hip Hop M.D., to talk about navigating identity, culture, and creativity in STEM. Maynard shares his journey from engineering to science communication, and how his love of music and storytelling became a bridge to connect with comm...

🎙️ Episode Description In this episode, Aisha sits down with Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen, a linguist and astrobiologist who’s challenging everything we think we know about space exploration. Sheri shares what it’s like to float in zero gravity, why science fiction helped her imagine a future that includes her, and how space could be more accessible, creative, and human if we stopped designing it for ju...

🎙️ Episode Description In this moving and energizing episode, Aisha is joined by Riyam Ojaimi, a rising voice in the space and science communication world, to talk about the power of resilience, representation, and reimagining access to the space industry. From experiencing racism in Sweden to launching her own global space education platform, Riyam shares how her lived experiences and quiet stren...

🎙️ Episode Description In this episode, Aisha sits down with AJ Link - space law expert, human rights advocate, and outspoken champion for accessibility - to explore what it really means to build an inclusive future, both on Earth and beyond. From mining ethics to the moon as our cultural ancestor, they tackle some of the space industry’s hardest questions: Should we even be going to space? Who de...

🎙️ Episode Description In this week’s episode, Khristian Jones shares what building industry and creating space for others really looks like - beyond the buzzwords. She gets honest about how emotional intelligence - especially empathy - is at the heart of creating spaces and policies that make people feel seen, supported, and valued. Creating sustainable environments is not about checking boxes -...

🎙️ Episode Description In this episode, Aisha sits down with physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate, and trailblazer Dr. Shawna Pandya to talk about what it means to build your own path into space. From flying on parabolic flights to conducting space medicine research, Shawna opens up about her journey, the power of storytelling, and why saying yes (even before you feel ready) is every...

Episode Description Space is getting louder - but who’s being heard? Artist and founder of KOSMICA Institute, Nahum joins Aisha for a no-fluff conversation about why the space industry needs a reality check. From rooftop beginnings in Mexico City to pushing back against billionaires and brand-driven space culture, Nahum brings perspective, humor, and unapologetic honesty. From Western romanticism...

🎙️ Ep. 3 - Bootstrap to the Stars: Creating Pathways to Space with Martina Dimoska Guest: Martina Dimoska – Analog astronaut, engineer, STEM educator, and advocate for inclusion in space. Summary: In this powerful episode, Aisha sits down with trailblazing space researcher Martina Dimoska. From growing up in Macedonia with her sister to becoming the first female Balkan analog astronaut, Martina sh...

🎙️ Episode Description In this vibrant and deeply personal episode, host Aisha is joined by electrical engineer, citizen astronaut, and activist Katya Echazarreta to talk space, reform, and showing up fully – even in pink camo. They dive into Katya’s historic spaceflight, her work pushing space policy in Mexico, and how fashion and storytelling can drive cultural change. From childhood dreams to h...

🎙️ Episode Description In this powerful first episode, host Aisha joins actress and impact leader Nadine Nicole ( The Expanse ) to talk about identity, inclusion, and what it really means to make space for everyone. From personal journeys to the Citizen Astronaut Program, they explore how storytelling can spark change—and why you don’t need a STEM degree (or a perfect resume) to become an astronau...

Episode 00 - Season I Trailer 🎙️ Episode Description Welcome to the Universal Inclusion Podcast — where diverse voices in the space industry take the spotlight. In this quick teaser, get a feel for what’s ahead: bold conversations, inspiring stories, and real talk around diversity, equity, and inclusion in space. 🔗 Universal Inclusion Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universal_inclusion...