Engineer Her Path: Money, Career, and Confidence for Women in STEM

If you have ever said "I don't really spend that much" and then looked at your bank statement and saw how much you spent on food this episode is for you. Food is the number one budget buster I see with almost every client I work with. And for high achieving women in STEM it hits differently because you are exhausted, you are stressed, and you deserve a good meal after the day you just had. The pro...

One of the best pieces of career advice I ever received came from a fellow engineer early in my career. Learn your job first. Then start having short 30 minute conversations with people around you to learn about their world. I have been doing coffee chats my entire career and in this episode I am telling you everything I know about how to do them right. Coffee chats are not just for job seekers. E...

If you are a woman in STEM wondering if you are being paid what you are worth, this episode is for you. Pay transparency laws are changing the game and there is more publicly available salary data right now than ever before. In this episode, financial coach Sandra Park breaks down how to research your market value, handle the salary question with confidence, counter an offer strategically, and kno...

Just got back from a conference and already fielding the same questions is it really worth it? How do you pay for it? What do you actually do while you're there? In this episode, financial coach and Engineer Her Path host Sandra Park breaks down everything you need to know about professional conferences for women in STEM from finding and funding them to networking strategies that actually work...

I had the honor of being a guest on This Is How You Think , the podcast hosted by executive leadership coach Jule Kim, and this conversation got real fast. If you're a high earning woman in STEM or a high pressure career wondering "why can't I save money?" this episode was made for you. Jule and I get brutally honest about our own money mistakes, the mindset traps that kept us bo...

What does financial independence really look like for women in STEM especially if you don’t want to hustle yourself into burnout? In this episode of Engineer Her Path , I’m joined by Bernadette Joy , a debt free multimillionaire, financial coach, author, speaker and former HR professional who retired in her early 40s. Together, we talk about how she paid off $72,000 in student loans , became 100%...

In this episode of  Engineer Her Path , Sandra Park breaks down why viral “easy money hacks” and online saving tips often fail to move the needle. She shares real stories including a friend’s $10,000 savings coloring worksheet and a viral YouTube short promising millionaire results with tiny habits to show why building wealth requires bigger, consistent actions, not just small tweaks.  Sandra expl...

When quitting feels like failure, how do you know when it is actually the smartest move you can make? In this solo episode of Engineer Her Path , financial coach and systems engineer Sandra Park shares the real story behind stepping down as a Toastmasters officer and why understanding sunk cost, burnout, ROI, and opportunity cost can change how women in STEM make career, leadership, and life decis...

Curious about financial coaching and how it can change your money life? In this episode of Engineer Her Path , Sandra Park explains how financial coaching helps you take control of your finances, build a budget that works, break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and develop a confident money mindset. Start making smarter money decisions today and feel empowered about your financial future. 📩 Ready...

In this solo episode of Engineer Her Path, financial coach and engineer Sandra Park explains how a Roth IRA works and why it is one of the best retirement investing options for beginners and mid career professionals. If you want to learn how to start investing, build long term wealth, reduce taxes in retirement, and finally understand your options, this episode breaks it down in a clear and simple...

In this solo episode of Engineer Her Path, host Sandra Park opens up about her personal weight loss journey and the surprising connection she discovered between stepping on the scale and taking control of your finances. 📩 Ready to take control of your money? Join my weekly newsletter where I share simple, practical steps to ditch debt, save more and finally feel confident about your finances. 👉...

In this episode of Engineer Her Path, Sandra Park interviews Jule Kim, an executive coach for women who lead, discussing career transitions, job seeking strategies, and the importance of self-awareness in the hiring process. They explore the challenges of job interviews, the significance of tailoring resumes, and the role of authenticity in career advancement. 📩 Ready to take control of your mone...

In this episode, Brett Huntington shares the reality of his first year after leaving a stable career from financial uncertainty and identity shifts to rebuilding confidence outside a traditional role. We explore what it really looks like to walk away from a “safe” career, how money decisions change during a career pivot, and what high achievers often underestimate about this transition. This conve...

Are you wondering what comes after success? In this video, I explore two powerful books The Second Mountain by David Brooks and Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks and share insights on finding purpose, meaning, and fulfillment after achievement . 📩 Ready to take control of your money? Join my weekly newsletter where I share simple, practical steps to ditch debt, save more and finally feel c...

In this episode of Engineer Her Path , Sandra Park sits down with Anna Whitlock , a woman in STEM navigating long term unemployment, a tough job market, and a non traditional career path . Anna opens up about what it is really like to job search for months without results, apply to hundreds of roles, and keep pushing forward when the setbacks feel personal. We talk about • what long term unemploym...

In this video, I share my honest thoughts about working from home the good, the bad, and everything in between. From flexibility and focus to the challenges of boundaries and connection, I talk about what I’ve learned after spending years balancing engineering work, coaching, and life all from my home office.

Most people assume a career break means financial setback. Sandra's five months without a paycheck told a different story. In this episode of Engineer Her Path, financial coach and engineer Sandra Park gets real about what actually happened to her money during an unexpected career pause the spending patterns that surprised her, how her net worth shifted without a strict budget, and what the nu...

In this conversation, Katie Ryder shares her journey from a successful career in chemistry to a new path in data analytics, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. She discusses her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, the impact of motherhood on her career choices, and the importance of flexibility and support in the workplace. Katie also reflects on her job se...

In this episode, May Anderson shares her journey from being an engineer to an educator, discussing the challenges of career transitions, the importance of compassionate leadership, and the impact of motherhood on her professional identity. She emphasizes the need for supportive work environments, the power of storytelling, and the significance of parenting out loud. May also talks about her upcomi...

Sandra Park sits down with Ruth Smith, a former tech executive and C-suite leader turned career coach, to unpack what it really takes to stay competitive in today's job market. Ruth shares her journey from leading large teams in technology to launching her own coaching practice after job loss, a transition filled with uncertainty, resilience, and reinvention that so many professionals can rela...

In this powerful and candid conversation, Sandra Park sits down with fellow money coach Julia Shteynberg to explore what it really takes to walk away from corporate comfort and build a purpose-driven life through entrepreneurship. Together, they unpack the emotional, financial, and mindset shifts required to leave a stable career, embrace uncertainty, and invest deeply in personal growth. Julia sh...

In this episode of Engineer Her Path , host Sandra Park sits down with sustainability leader Catherine Hurley , a civil and environmental engineer who has built a purpose-driven career helping organizations and communities go green. Catherine shares how she transitioned into sustainability before it was a popular career path and breaks down what today’s sustainability roles actually look like in e...

In this podcast episode, Sandra Park interviews Brian Sanzone, a member of Toastmasters, who shares his journey of overcoming depression through public speaking and community involvement. Brian discusses the importance of the four pillars of sanity: purpose, progress, power, and peers in managing mental health. He emphasizes the significance of building constructive habits and finding supportive c...

In this conversation, Sandra Park interviews Ashley Inocencio, a fourth year civil engineering student at UC Irvine, who shares her journey of graduating debt-free as a first-generation college student. They discuss the challenges and strategies Ashley employed to navigate college without financial support from her family, including applying for scholarships, internships, and her involvement in pe...

In this episode of Engineer Her Path , Sandra Park sits down with Shehara L. Wooten , a Certified Financial Planner and former engineer who boldly transitioned from STEM into personal finance. Shehara shares her journey from electrical engineering to entrepreneurship, revealing what it takes to build a purpose driven career and a financial planning practice that serves women in STEM. Together, San...