Diverse: a SWE Podcast Pioneering Inclusive Change in STEM

Welcome to Diverse, a podcast by the Society of Women Engineers. SWE gives women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering community. On Diverse, we highlight incredible thought leaders and personalities in the STEM community and discover who they are at home, at work, and in between. Stream episodes online or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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Julie Daugherty, engineering associate and process project leader at Corning Incorporated, joins us live at WE25 to discuss how introverts can embrace their strengths and turn them into career superpowers. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, hear how planning ahead builds confidence, how to survive “mandatory fun” networking events, and why finding extroverted champions can be key to career growth in STEM. You’ll also learn how managers can support introverted engineers, what it means to be an ambivert, and why personality diversity leads to stronger teams and better problem-solving. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.

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Episode Ep 355: Career Strategies for Introverts, Ambiverts, and Their Allies

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Julie Daugherty, engineering associate and process project leader at Corning Incorporated, joins us live at WE25 to discuss how introverts can embrace their strengths and turn them into career superpowers. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy at SWE, hear how planning ahead builds confidence, how to survive...

Episode Ep 354: STEM Leaders in Nigeria Discuss Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Outreach

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Building a STEM career looks different around the world, but the benefits of mentorship, sponsorship, and community are universal. In this episode, Abosede Adewole, principal electrical engineer with Nigeria’s Federal Housing Authority, and Stella Uzochukwu, country director of the Odyssey Educational Foundation, discuss the differences between mentorship and sponsorship, as...

Episode Ep 353: STEM High School Leaders on Access, Advocacy, and Finding Your Community

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Zoe, SWENext Influencer and FIRST Robotics leader, and Charlee, a member of the 2025 STEM Next Flight Crew youth ambassador program, join us live from the WE25 Diverse Podcast Studio in New Orleans to share their experiences as young STEM leaders. In conversation with Larry Guthrie, director of content strategy...

Episode Ep 352: Leading & Innovating Authentically in Engineering With Christine Kearney Hawkins of BD

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This episode is sponsored by BD. Showing up as your authentic self in engineering isn’t always easy. In this conversation, Christine Kearney Hawkins, senior staff R&D engineer in BD’s Peripheral Intervention business and SWE life member, shares her 20+ year journey navigating authenticity, leadership, and innovation in STEM. From being...

Episode Ep 351: Emerging Leaders: Stepping Into Leadership as an Early-Career Engineer

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Stepping into STEM leadership doesn’t require a senior title or having everything figured out. In this episode, Katie Ashley, volunteer coordinator of the SWE Early Career Professionals Affinity Group (SWE ECP AG), is joined by Zoe Husted, ECP AG conferences and awards co-chair and president of the SWE Golden Gate...

Episode Ep 350: Building a STEM Career That Fits Your Life With Karen Morris of Fortune Brands Innovations

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This episode is sponsored by Fortune Brands Innovations. In this episode, Karen Morris, vice president of environmental health, safety, and security at Fortune Brands Innovations, discusses how to build an engineering career that can shift and evolve through different seasons of your life. Over her 30+ year career spanning more...