Women In STEM Podcast

Kelly Shungu
  • 4.8 (5)
  • Science
  • Biweekly

🎙️ Welcome to the Women In STEM Podcast! 🎙️ Dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, our podcast features a diverse lineup of incredible speakers from around the globe. 🌍✨Join us as we dive into a wide array of topics, from career advancement to balancing motherhood and a STEM career. 💼 Get ready for insightful discussions and inspiring stories that will motivate and empower you! 🔬 🔗 For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @womeninstem_podcast, and connect with us on LinkedIn at "Women In STEM Podcast." All the links you need - https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast Intstgram - https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/ New Linkedin page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast

  1. Oct 26

    There's No Single Path Into STEM

    There's no single way to build a career in STEM, and no one tells you that at the start. In this episode of the Women in STEM Podcast, host and producer Kelly Shungu is joined by Lilian Judy, a Plastics Engineer with over 5 years of experience in R&D and applications engineering within the life sciences industry, and the founder of Dear Women in STEM (DWiS), a community and platform helping women navigate the parts of a STEM career that often aren't taught in the classroom. Lilian shares her path into plastics engineering and bioprocessing, including a moment as an intern when she realised her presence in the room mattered, offering a perspective, as a Black woman, that's too often overlooked. We talk about what started as a personal audio journal during the pandemic and grew into DWiS, and how the platform creates space for honest conversations around career growth, visibility, leadership and transitions. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that there's no single way to build a successful STEM career, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Stay to the end for Lilian's advice to the version of herself who first hit record. 💜 🎧 Part of our Black History Month series celebrating Black women in STEM. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/ Follow the podcast on social media: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast Lilian Judy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilianjudy/ DWiS website link: https://www.dearwomeninstem.com/

    There's No Single Path Into STEM

  2. Oct 19

    Who Gets to Shape the Future of Engineering?

    Engineering is changing fast. But who gets to shape what comes next? In this episode of Women in STEM, host and producer Kelly Shungu is joined by Dr Nike Folayan MBE (CEng, FIET), Co-founder of AFBE-UK, the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers UK, and a long-standing advocate for representation and progression in engineering. Nike shares her journey into STEM, the moments that shaped her, and what getting in really looked like. We talk about why representation at entry level isn't enough on its own, what actually helps women progress into leadership, and what organisations can do to create environments where women stay and rise. We also look ahead. With AI and emerging technologies reshaping the industry, where are the opportunities for women, and how do we stop existing inequalities from being carried into new roles and industries? This conversation connects to AFBELive 2026, AFBE-UK's flagship engineering conference, taking place in Birmingham on Friday 30 October under the theme "The Future of Engineering: From Access to Equity." Stay to the end for Nike's advice on what the next generation of women in STEM should be thinking about right now. 💜 🎧 Part of our Black History Month series celebrating Black women in STEM. Listen to the podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/ Follow the podcast social media: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast Nike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikefolayan/ Learn more about AFBELive: AFBELive.com

    Who Gets to Shape the Future of Engineering?

  3. Oct 12

    From Law to Tech: The Non-Traditional Way Into Tech

    She studied law, but her future was in technology, and there was no traditional route to follow. In this Black History Month episode, host Kelly Shungu is joined by Ama Annan-Fru, an Infrastructure Transformation Specialist and Inclusion & Diversity Lead at Accenture. Ama made the move from law into tech through self-learning, perseverance and a willingness to step outside the expected path. Today, she helps organisations turn complex business challenges into scalable technology solutions. Ama shares what that transition really looked like, including the moments of self-doubt. She talks about growing up with values of resilience, determination and excellence, and how her mother's journey from experiencing racism in Liverpool to becoming a Chief Auditor shaped the way she sees challenges and representation. We also talk about navigating tech as a Black woman and what meaningful inclusion looks like beyond having diverse people in the room. Through mentoring, speaking, and her work with Bridging Barriers, Ama is opening doors for the next generation of Black women in technology. She is also a two-time Black Tech Fest finalist and an Inspirational Woman of the Year finalist. Stay to the end for her advice to anyone who wants to move into STEM but doesn't have the "traditional" background. 💜 Podcast Links : Link to podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/ Podcast social media link: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast Ama Social media: Instagram: 4m4.fruit LinkedIn: Ama Annan

    From Law to Tech: The Non-Traditional Way Into Tech

  4. Oct 5

    Never Too Young : Building a Space Where Girls Belonging & Breaking Barriers - Black History Month Series

    She was 10 years old when she saw a problem, and her mum helped her build the solution. To open our Black History Month series, I sit down with Avye Couloute and Hélène Virolan, the mother-and-daughter team behind Girls Into Coding. I'm Kelly Shungu, and in this episode Avye and Hélène share how it all began: Avye started the organisation after noticing that most of the young people at the tech workshops she ran were boys. Eight years on, they've reached over 20,000 girls across the UK. Together, they talk about the moment an idea became something bigger, what it's like to build an organisation as a family, and what representation really means as Black women in STEM. They also share why girls need more than a pep talk to thrive in tech: they need spaces where they truly belong. Avye is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree and UK Young Engineer of the Year. Hélène brings business and strategy expertise as a Director of Girls Into Coding. Stay to the end for their message to every young Black girl who loves technology but isn't sure she belongs. 💜 🎧 Part of our Black History Month series celebrating Black women in STEM, hosted & produced by Kelly Shungu. Follow the Women in STEM Podcast: Podcast Founder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/All Links: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/Social media: Website: https://www.girlsintocoding.com/ LinkedIn (GIC): https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-into-coding/ LinkedIn (Avye): https://www.linkedin.com/in/avye-couloute LinkedIn (Helene): www.linkedin.com/in/hélène-virolan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girls_into_coding/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlsintocoding Learn more: girlsintocoding.com | @girls_into_coding

    Never Too Young : Building a Space Where Girls Belonging & Breaking Barriers - Black History Month Series

  5. Apr 27

    Racing, Engineering & Breaking Barriers with Sonya Lloyd

    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 the University of Georgia in 2024, competed in the 2025 FIM Women's World Circuit Racing Championship, and is now preparing for the 2026 MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship on the Factory Suzuki team, all while working full-time in tech. Her story isn't just inspiring. It's proof that passion, data, and sheer determination don't belong in separate lanes. In this episode, we get into: ✨ How a Biological Engineering degree shows up on the racetrack from data and telemetry to race strategy ✨ What it's really like navigating two male-dominated worlds: STEM and professional motorsport ✨ Sonya's journey from university to Siemens Digital Industries and why the path was anything but linear ✨ What the FIM Women's World Circuit Racing Championship means for the future of women in motorsport ✨ How Sonya manages a full-time tech career alongside international racing ✨ The unexpected ways tech and racing feed directly into each other ✨ What she'd say to any young woman sitting at the crossroads between passion and practicality Whether you're a STEM student wondering if your interests are too scattered, a woman navigating a male-dominated industry, or simply someone who needs reminding that there are no rules on what your career can look like, Sonya's story will push you to go faster. Follow the Women in STEM Podcast: Podcast Founder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/All Links: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/Podcast hosted & edited by Kelly Shungu Podcast edited by Erza Bajskolli

    Racing, Engineering & Breaking Barriers with Sonya Lloyd

  6. Apr 13

    Wearable Tech That Saves Lives: Inside the Future of Respiratory Care Featuring Sharon Samjitsingh

    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 Originals is closing the gaps traditional healthcare has left wide open. Sharon shares the story behind ADAMM, their groundbreaking respiratory wearable, and the Nightingale service that supports patients in real time. She also gets candid about the economics of chronic illness, the unique strengths women bring to health innovation, and what the next decade of wearable tech could mean for the millions living with asthma and COPD. This one will make you rethink what it really means to build technology that puts patients first. Follow the Women in STEM Podcast: Podcast Founder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/All Links: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/Founded and produced by Kelly Shungu. Guest hosted by Erza Bajskolli. Episode edited by Erza Bajskolli.

    Wearable Tech That Saves Lives: Inside the Future of Respiratory Care Featuring Sharon Samjitsingh

  7. Apr 7

    The Physicist Who Chose People Over Particles

    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. Claire opens up about why she walked away from research after her PhD, how she navigated academia with cerebral palsy, and why AI is reshaping who gets a seat at the science table. She also introduces the idea of the "Culture of Speed" and makes a compelling case for why it might be the single biggest barrier holding STEM back. This one will make you rethink what success in science is actually supposed to look like. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Claire Malone's website: www.doctorclairemalonecomCourse: AI with InsightThe Lightyear FoundationFollow the Women in STEM Podcast: Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/All Links: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/ Hosted and founded by Kelly Shungu. Episode edited by Erza Bajskolli.

    The Physicist Who Chose People Over Particles

  8. Mar 30

    Building Ethical AI in Finance

    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 technology, and a recognised voice in the world of ethical, explainable AI for regulated industries. She brings a rare combination of deep financial expertise and technical leadership to one of the most consequential questions in modern AI: how do we build systems we can actually trust? If you've ever wondered how AI is transforming the way auditors and financial institutions detect risk or how women can break through systemic barriers to reach the top of STEM and tech leadership, this conversation will change the way you think about both. Check Out Women In STEM Podcast New LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/ https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast We dive into: ✨ How Rachel made the leap from chartered accountancy to leading AI product strategy at a global tech company ✨ What it really means to build ethical, explainable AI in a heavily regulated industry ✨ The ideal human + AI collaboration in financial risk analytics — and when it genuinely surprises even the experts ✨ The persistent barriers facing women in STEM and what organisations can actually do to dismantle them ✨ Rachel's experience as a founding member of R-Ladies Global and why community matters in tech ✨ How to tackle imposter syndrome in male-dominated leadership spaces ✨ Where AI in auditing and financial risk is heading in the next 5–10 years ✨ One action you can take this week to start building confidence and competence in AI or data science Whether you're an aspiring data scientist, a finance professional curious about AI, or a woman navigating your own path in STEM leadership, Rachel's story is proof that unconventional career journeys can lead to the most extraordinary places. Follow the Women in STEM Podcast: Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-ann-shungu/Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast/All Links: https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/

    Building Ethical AI in Finance
See All (87)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

🎙️ Welcome to the Women In STEM Podcast! 🎙️ Dedicated to amplifying the voices of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, our podcast features a diverse lineup of incredible speakers from around the globe. 🌍✨Join us as we dive into a wide array of topics, from career advancement to balancing motherhood and a STEM career. 💼 Get ready for insightful discussions and inspiring stories that will motivate and empower you! 🔬 🔗 For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @womeninstem_podcast, and connect with us on LinkedIn at "Women In STEM Podcast." All the links you need - https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast Intstgram - https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/ New Linkedin page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast

Information

  • Creator
    Kelly Shungu
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Women In STEM Podcast
  • Show Website
    Women In STEM Podcast