(Fe)male Dominated

Hannah Dunham & Tara Smith

Hosted by two engineers, Hannah and Tara, this podcast dives into the messy, mayhem-filled realities of being women in STEM — the kind of stories that make you say, ‘OMG, I thought that was just me.’ With humor, honesty, and a little irreverence, we unpack the highs, lows, and hard knocks of life as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and every episode sends you off to work with one practical, no-fluff strategy you can actually use that day.

  1. 20/10/2025

    Episode 1: Impostor Syndrome (in a cute lil box)

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Female Dominated Podcast! We’re kicking things off by getting real about something nearly every woman in STEM has felt — imposter syndrome. In this episode, we dive into the messy, mindset side of being a woman in STEM: the self-doubt, the pressure to prove yourself, and the anxiety that can come with visibility. We talk about what it means to set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and build the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on external validation. You’ll hear how both of us have faced (and still face!) moments of “am I really cut out for this?”— and how shifting your mindset, managing your energy, and speaking up can change everything. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress, perspective, and giving yourself permission to take up space. 🔑 Big Takeaways You’re not alone — imposter syndrome is wildly common among women in STEM.Mindset isn’t fluff; it’s the foundation for resilience and growth.Boundaries aren’t selfish — they’re leadership in action.Visibility at work isn’t bragging; it’s how your impact gets recognized.Confidence comes from doing, not waiting to “feel ready.”Managing anxiety starts with awareness and self-compassion.Advocacy matters — for yourself and for other women coming up behind you.🕒 Chapters 00:00 – Mindset & Imposter Syndrome in STEM  00:51 – Navigating Gender Dynamics in Engineering  03:25 – Recognition & Gender Bias  06:37 – Imposter Syndrome: A Personal Reflection  09:56 – Tools for Overcoming Anxiety & Building Confidence  15:50 – Finding Balance: Managing Stress & Expectations  21:41 – Setting Boundaries: The Power of Saying No  28:34 – Advocating for Yourself: The Importance of Visibility  36:20 – Boundaries at Work  37:25 – Communicating Priorities Effectively  40:11 – Building Confidence Through Resilience  43:21 – Overcoming the Doom Spiral  46:06 – Taking Action to Build Confidence  48:50 – Mindset as the Foundation for Success  48:55 – Empowering Women to Speak Up  50:20 – The Importance of Contribution  52:04 – Closing Thoughts & Future Directions This episode is for every woman who’s ever sat in a meeting and thought, “Do I even belong here?” You do. You always have. And it’s time the room knows it, too.

    53 min

  2. TRAILER

    Welcome to (Fe)male Dominated!

    Welcome to (Fe)male Dominated - the first podcast where real women in STEM get honest about leadership, life, and everything in between. We’re your hosts, Hannah Burns Dunham and Tara Smith — two engineers with a combined 25 years in the industry, here to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to thrive as a woman in STEM. We’re talking career, motherhood, confidence, representation — and the messy, beautiful balance of it all. Expect unfiltered conversations, plenty of laughs, and a few hard truths as we share stories, strategies, and the playbook we wish we’d had years ago. 🎶 Music by Olivia Knox The first full episode drops October 20th — so hit follow, grab your coffee, and let’s do this!

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Hosted by two engineers, Hannah and Tara, this podcast dives into the messy, mayhem-filled realities of being women in STEM — the kind of stories that make you say, ‘OMG, I thought that was just me.’ With humor, honesty, and a little irreverence, we unpack the highs, lows, and hard knocks of life as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and every episode sends you off to work with one practical, no-fluff strategy you can actually use that day.

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  • Creator
    Hannah Dunham & Tara Smith
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 (Fe)male Dominated
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