Women In STEM Podcast

In this episode of the Women in STEM Podcast, Kelly Shungu sits down with Sonya Lloyd, professional motorcycle racer, biological engineer, and Technical Marketing LDP at Siemens Digital Industries, for a conversation that will completely rewire how you think about what a STEM career can look like. Sonya doesn't fit neatly into any one box. She graduated with a degree in Biological Engineering from...

Sharon Samjitsingh is not your average tech founder. She was named TechRochester's Technology Woman of the Year in 2020, counts herself among the Top 100 Women in FemTech and HealthTech, and has built a company dedicated to transforming how we manage respiratory disease, one wearable at a time. In this special episode, guest host Erza Bajskolli sits down with Sharon to explore how Health Care Orig...

Dr. Claire Malone is not your average physicist. She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge, hunting for supersymmetric particles at CERN's ATLAS experiment, has met Stephen Hawking, and has since built a career dedicated to making science work for everyone, not just the few. Kelly Shungu sits down with Claire for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the show. Cla...

In this episode, host Kelly Shungu sits down with Rachel Kirkham, CTO at MindBridge, whose career path took her from ACA-qualified chartered accountant and Head of Data Analytics at the UK National Audit Office to leading cutting-edge AI innovation in financial risk intelligence, and she's never looked back. Rachel is a founding member of R-Ladies Global, a passionate advocate for women in technol...

In this special International Day of Women and Girls in STEM episode, host Kelly Shungu sits down with three extraordinary conservation scientists from the RSPB who are redefining what it means to do groundbreaking research in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. Dr Antje Steinfurth is a penguinologist with over two decades of experience studying seabirds, leading the Goug...

What if the future of STEM isn't about choosing between creativity and logic but realising they've always belonged together? In this special episode, host Kelly Shungu brings you our first-ever live Women in STEM Podcast event — recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Somerset House, London. This panel discussion features three remarkable women who've each been guests on the podcast before, bu...

What if refusing to "pick a lane" is exactly what makes you unstoppable? In this episode, host Kelly Shungu sits down with Fionnghuala "Fig" O'Reilly — systems engineer, NASA Datanaut, first woman of colour to win Miss Universe Ireland, CBS Mission Unstoppable correspondent, Broadway producer, and the youngest Honorary Fellow in the 186-year history of Engineers Ireland. Fig holds a Bachelor of Sc...

What if your biggest obstacle isn't lack of confidence — it's that you're stuck in your own thoroughness? In this episode, we sit down with Atty Cronin, CPD-certified career coach for women in tech, ex-software developer, and the woman who's allergic to pros and cons lists, with host Kelly Shungu . Atty shares her journey from 15+ years in web and software development at Time Warner, Capgemini, an...

Podcast Episode Description What if the way you dress could unlock promotions, speaking opportunities, and the career breakthrough you've been waiting for? In this episode, we sit down with Kyla Brown, certified style coach, tech strategist, and founder of "It's Kyla Not Kayla," with host Kelly Shungu . Kyla shares her journey from battling imposter syndrome at Codecademy to becoming a London Coll...

What does it take to build a £1.4 million AI-powered company from scratch — starting with braiding hair? In this episode, we sit down with Oyinkansola Adebayo (Oyin) , CEO and Founder of Niyo Group , a multi-award-winning tech company transforming beauty and education for women of colour worldwide, with host Kelly Shungu . Link to upcoming event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1839543166129?aff=od...

What happens when brilliant women in STEM set out to solve one of medicine's most urgent challenges? You get groundbreaking innovation that's literally saving lives around the world. Host Kelly Shungu welcomes two powerhouse leaders from Front Line Medical Technologies: Dr Asha Parekh, Co-Founder and CEO, and Seema Gogna, Director of Products. Together, they've created the revolutionary COBRA-OS®...

Considering a PhD but not sure what you're getting into? This episode is exactly what you need to hear. Host Kelly Shungu sits down with Dr Sabrya Carim , a cell biologist whose career spans groundbreaking research, science editing at Nature Cell Biology , and TEDx speaking. With a PhD in Cell Biology and years of postdoctoral experience, Sabrya now dedicates her time to helping others—especially...

Welcome to Women in STEM , the podcast where we amplify the voices of women breaking barriers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I’m your host, Kelly Shungu , and in today’s episode, we’re taking a slightly different — but deeply important — perspective: the role of parenting in shaping the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers. Our guest is none other than Su...

Welcome to Women in STEM , the podcast where we highlight the incredible journeys, challenges, and achievements of women making their mark in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I’m your host, Kelly Shungu , and in today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of cloud technology with Sree Potluri , a seasoned Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry....

🧬 Cancer Research & Scientific Partnerships: Breaking Barriers in STEM 🎙️ Episode 11 of Season 6 is here! This week on the Women In STEM Podcast , hosted by Kelly Shungu , we’re joined by two extraordinary scientists, whose groundbreaking research is shaping the future of cancer treatment: 🔬 Dr. Christina Towers – Principal Investigator at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies , leading...

Welcome to Women in STEM , the podcast where we highlight the incredible journeys, challenges, and achievements of women making their mark in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I’m your host, Kelly Shungu , and in today’s episode, we’re excited to bring you a unique conversation with two extraordinary tech leaders and a dynamic husband-and-wife duo — Riya Joshi and Parin Jhaveri —...

Welcome to the Women in STEM podcast, which shines a spotlight on inspiring women making waves in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I’m your host, Kelly Shungu , and in today’s episode, we’re joined by two incredible changemakers — Juhie Radia and Enna Uwaifo — who are pioneering innovation, sustainability, and leadership in their respective fields. Juhie Radia is a STEM ambassado...

In this episode of the Women in STEM Podcast , host Kelly Shungu is joined by Shree Lakshmi Rao and Sam Gil Vargas from Optimistic Design , a team transforming complex global systems through human-centred research and inclusive strategy. Shree blends engineering with theatre to bring empathy and structure to design, while Sam leads with equity, advocating for underrepresented communities across he...

What does it take to lead in tech, without running yourself into the ground? In this episode of the Women in STEM Podcast , host Kelly Shungu sits down with Uma Subramanian , founder of Limitless Leaders and a former Microsoft executive, to discuss sustainable career growth, emotional intelligence, and redefining leadership on one's terms. With over 20 years in the tech industry, Uma now helps mid...

Welcome to Women in STEM , the podcast where we celebrate the women making a difference in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. I’m your host, Kelly Shungu , and today I’m thrilled to be joined by two incredible women — Dr. Ciera Woodard and Sesha Woodard. Dr. Ciera is a Clinical Risk Management Specialist and a passionate advocate for health equity. Sesha is a sc...

Innovation doesn’t always start with code — sometimes, it starts with connection. In this episode of the Women in STEM Podcast, host Kelly Shungu sits down with Virginia Frischkorn , founder of Partytrick , a tech-enabled platform transforming the way we plan, host, and experience events. With a background in Art History and Psychology, Virginia’s journey into tech isn’t traditional, but it’s deep...

Sisterhood is more than a bond — it’s a blueprint for social impact. In this episode, host Kelly Shungu sits down with Dr. Abigail Otchere and Donna Otchere — sisters, changemakers, and co-founders of SiSTEM UK — to explore how lived experience and community drive equity in STEM. Together, they unpack the moment SiSTEM was born, the power of representation for Black girls and women, and how they s...

Returning to the workforce after a career break can feel overwhelming, especially in fast-moving industries like STEM . In this episode, host Kelly Shungu is joined by Kelly Quiney and Heather Nemelka, two inspiring women who help mothers in STEM navigate their return to work with confidence and clarity. Kelly Quiney is a former engineer turned transformational life coach. With over 20 years in a...

Web3 is more than a buzzword — it’s a movement reshaping the way we think about ownership, creativity, and community. In this episode, host Kelly Shungu sits down with Debbie Soon — investor, entrepreneur, and former co-founder of HUG — to demystify crypto, NFTs, and the next evolution of the internet. Together, they unpack how blockchain tech can empower underrepresented creators, redefine digita...

In this episode of the Women in STEM Podcast , host Kelly Shungu chats with Ilayda Bakare , entrepreneur, mobile app developer, and founder of Exhibits , a platform connecting people to London’s vibrant world of temporary exhibitions. Ilayda shares her inspiring journey from studying Mathematics to teaching herself how to code and launching her app after four years of dedication. We dive into how...