The STEMINISTS Podcast

Are you ready to lead a world transformed by AI? You’d better be...and we’ll tell you how!  Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Sarah Bartel, Accenture’s global cloud talent and organizational change lead, for an inspiring discussion on preparing your teams for the future of work.  Sarah brings her wealth of experience to the table: She presents MIT's "Leading the AI Driven Organizat...

Is your data center prepared to handle the diverse and growing demands of modern applications, cloud solutions, legacy systems, and stringent regulations? If managing this complexity feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. On this episode, we’re breaking down the real challenges of modernization and exploring what it takes to build data center strategies for success that last.  From meeting security...

What does it take to harness the power of generative AI without crashing into its risks? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Beth O’Callahan, a powerhouse C-suite executive with over two decades of experience guiding tech giants through high-stakes challenges like geo-political hurdles, regulatory shifts, and workforce transformations.  Beth gets real about Gen AI’s productivity-boos...

Want to master your AI strategy and slice through challenges like an AI Ninja? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Kirsty Biddiscombe, a seasoned Sales Business Development Manager with over two decades of expertise in datacenter solutions, to uncover the secret to AI success.    Get ready to decode the mysteries of your data—what you have, where it’s hiding, how to wield it, and what...

Global security isn’t just about governments; it’s about protecting your business, your personal life, and yes, even your power and electricity. With data flying around the globe (spoiler alert: we’re all part of this), staying secure is no longer optional.  Join Tech Gurus - Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams as they talk to world traveler Kristen Verderame, VP of Government Relations, on what happens...

The Q- word... Quantum computing... The threat of it decrypting your company's critical data is real! What must you know now to protect your data and keep it secure in the future?   Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Sandra Dunbar, a seasoned expert with 20 years in the cyber-resilience space. Together, they unpack the quantum threat, decode its potential to break encryption, and ex...

By 2025, the healthcare industry will crank out 30% of the planet’s 175 zettabytes. (Yes, zettabytes are a thing, and they’re huge.) Alot of that data is your X-rays, mammograms, MRIs and other tests that keep you healthy. Healthcare expert Kim Garriott joins hosts Mekka Williams and Phoebe Goh – and you wanna meet Kim. She’s IT Magazine’s “100 People You Need to Know.” Together, they break down h...

Ransomware is on the rise, but don’t panic—we’ve got answers. Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Cybersecurity pro Darnell Fatigati to share practical tips to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from attacks. They’ll break down the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and dive into the dangers of “ransomware as a service.” Tune in for smart strategies, sharp insights, and a touch...

Data storage decisions stressing you out? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back in this byte-sized showdown between flash storage and hard disk drives. Whether you’re craving flash’s lightning-fast speed or wooed by the wallet-friendly charm of hard drives, our tech gurus, Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams, break it all down with wit and wisdom.   Our enterprise storage expert, Kris Cornwall, joins them to...

If you’ve got data and care about the planet, this episode is basically required listening. Sustainability isn’t just for reusable straws anymore—it's coming for your data, too. This week, join us as we sit down with Tania Le Voi, AI business development guru from NetApp, to talk about the not-so-glamorous, but oh-so-important intersection of sustainability and your data strategy.    We break down...

Calling all techies! Our Mekka Williams, Phoebe Goh, and the fabulous Cecile Kellam are here to help you tackle the ultimate data dilemma. Imagine your hybrid AI data pipeline as your messiest closet. There’s stuff lurking on the floor (on-premises), crammed into overhead shelves (cloud), and stuffed in those “forgotten” bins under your bed (edge environments). Sound familiar?    Cecile Kellam, AI...

Data wranglers and AI dreamers, listen up - Data chaos is real! Tech guru Mekka Williams sits down with the brilliant (and unflinchingly honest) Phoebe Goh to dissect the wild world of data management for AI applications. This tangle of information doesn’t just complicate processes; it makes accessing and leveraging data for AI applications an uphill battle.   In this episode, Phoebe, our Principa...

Did you know Amazon gets hit with billions of cyber threats every single day? Yeah, you read that right—BILLIONS. The world of cyber attacks is moving at warp speed and traditional security strategies just don’t cut it anymore. Enter our guest, Sandra Dunbar, Lead for Cyber Resilience Marketing at NetApp... and the ultimate navigator in this chaos. She’s ready to walk you through all things cyber...

Why do 80% of all AI projects fail?  And how can you make sure your project is a winner?  Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams tell you how to elevate your company’s AI maturity with the right data strategy to unlock your organization’s full AI potential.   AI can revolutionize businesses, but scaling is still a huge challenge. In this insightful session, Mekka, Director of Innovation an...

When you’re leading your company through a major transformation and need your employees to support you on your journey, this episode is packed with strategies to help you succeed.   Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams dive into how a growth mindset and embracing change will impact your personal and business evolution, especially when things may not go your way. And how do you bring your...

Explore how AI impacts hiring in the tech industry... and when human oversight needs to step in – with tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams in this episode of “The STEMINISTS.”  We guarantee this will help you make your next great hire.  The power, potential, and pitfalls of using AI shape how you find the best candidate for your open position, while continuing to focus on building and r...

Enhancing and amplifying women’s voices, vision and visibility in tech. Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams bring their brilliance, curiosity and passion to every conversation, inviting guests to share personal stories, customer anecdotes, expert advice and insights you’ll want to hear - from thought leadership to business impact.