STEM in Stilettos – Empowering Female Founders to Dominate the Digital Market

ZofiaRennea Morales
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Step into the world of "STEM in Stilettos," where the Female Founders don their stilettos and lead the way in conquering the ever-evolving landscape of innovation! Join us on an enlightening journey where female tech pioneers rewrite the rules, push boundaries, and redefine what it means to be a leader in the fast-paced tech landscape. From honing pitching skills to driving pioneering advancements, our trailblazing tech titanesses, coding queens and visionaries fearlessly navigate the digital frontier with elegance, determination, and a hint of sophistication. Unleash your fearless founder as we delve into the heart of innovation, , revealing secrets, strategies, and tales that empower and inspire. Whether you're a visionary founder, a tech aficionado, or a pioneering supporter, this is your domain to flourish, revolutionize, and shape the tech sphere in your unique way. Are you ready to embrace the challenge, shatter stereotypes, and lead the charge in shaping the future of tech? Listen Notes

  1. −3 d

    Burned Out But Not Broken

    Have you hit a point where the weight of life's challenges has left you feeling exhausted and broken? Are you struggling to navigate the balance between your personal life and the demands of your business? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Data and AI consultant Ravalika Reddy Aduri for a candid conversation on resilience, reinvention, and rising above burnout. Dive deep into the journey of rediscovering identity, hope, purpose, and self-belief even after facing moments that leave you shattered. With stories of overcoming burnout, failure, and rebuilding, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered to embrace healing, growth, and reinvention in your own life. Key Takeaway: Discover the power within you to rise again and reshape your path towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Ravalika Aduri is a Data and AI consultant, speaker, and storyteller passionate about building technology that remains deeply human. Working across healthcare and life sciences, she focuses on AI driven transformation, responsible innovation, and human centered leadership. She is known for blending enterprise strategy with empathy, bringing together conversations around intelligence, resilience, reinvention, and trust in the age of AI. Ravalika has spoken at conferences and leadership events on topics ranging from empathy in AI to the transformative impact of women in technology. Through her work and writing, she hopes to create spaces where ambition and authenticity can coexist. Connect with Ravalika Here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravalika-reddy-aduri?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    53 min

  2. 29 juni

    The Future is Personal: Technology, Self-Expression and the New Era of Wearable AI Innovation

    Are you a female founder looking to revolutionize the wearable tech market? Do you want to hear from a serial entrepreneur and impact investor about navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Katie Sterns, the Founder and CEO of Blyngz Luxury Technologies. Katie shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur, her passion for personalization and technology integration, and the role of AI in wearable tech. Learn how she identified gaps in the market, secured utility patents, and approaches fundraising as a pre-seed founder. Tune in to gain insights into the future of wearable AI innovation, entrepreneurship advice for non-engineers with big ideas, and much more as Katie and Zofia discuss the intersection of technology, self-expression, and human-centric innovation. Key Takeaway: Gain inspiration and practical advice on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, particularly in the wearable tech industry, and discover the importance of personalization in shaping the next wave of innovation. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Katie Sterns is the Founder and CEO of Blyngz Luxury Technologies, a category-defining company at the intersection of AI, self-expression, and wearable technology. Katie is a serial entrepreneur with previous exit, an impact investor focused on amplifying women-led founders, a board director, and a speaker. She is passionate about personalization and technology integration, and believes the next wave of innovation will be deeply human, shaped by how people want to express who they are. Connect with Katie Here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiesterns/ OptIn URL - https://blyngz.com --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    38 min

  3. 22 juni

    The Mindset of a Fighter

    Are you facing challenges challenging outdated industry norms and making your mark as a female entrepreneur? Do you struggle with protecting your original ideas and navigating legal battles in the business world? Join host Zofia Morales as she sits down with Amanda Sima, an entrepreneur and inventor, known for her remarkable journey of building and scaling companies while challenging established industry norms. Amanda shares her experiences securing over 150 NCAA licenses, scaling thousands of products online, and delving into a high-profile legal battle over intellectual property rights. Learn from Amanda as she discusses entrepreneurship, innovation, resilience, and the crucial aspects of protecting original ideas in the competitive business landscape. Key Takeaway: Listeners will gain insights into the mindset required to thrive as a female founder in challenging industries, the importance of protecting innovative ideas, and the resilience needed to overcome legal battles in the business world. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Amanda Sima is an entrepreneur, business owner, and patented inventor known for building and scaling companies while challenging outdated industry norms. She founded a collegiate apparel company that secured over 150 NCAA licenses and expanded into thousands of SKUs on Amazon, establishing a strong presence in a highly competitive market. As an inventor, Amanda developed and patented a spill proof lid—an innovation born from solving a simple but widespread consumer problem. That success led her into a high-stakes, multi-jurisdiction legal battle involving intellectual property rights and professional accountability. Through this experience, Amanda has become an advocate for entrepreneurs, using her platform to raise awareness about the risks innovators face and the importance of protecting original ideas. Connect with Amanda Here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasima/ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/brain.on.loan OptIn URL - https://brainonloan.com --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    49 min

  4. 15 juni

    Grounded in Purpose: One Woman's Journey from Big Tech to Building AI for Her Rural Community

    Are you a woman tech founder looking to scale your business and navigate the challenges unique to the tech industry as a female entrepreneur?  Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Marie Doce, a seasoned product strategy and AI consultant, to discuss Marie's unconventional journey from big tech to building AI solutions for her rural community. Learn how Marie's experiences at TripAdvisor, Mindbody, and Jasper AI have shaped her mission with Grounded AI to bring accessible AI tools to underserved communities, all while tackling issues like gender bias, imposter syndrome, and the venture capital gender gap. Key Takeaway: By listening to Marie Doce's story, listeners can find motivation and strategies to overcome challenges, redefine success on their terms, and make a meaningful impact in their entrepreneurial journey. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Marie Doce is a product strategy and AI consultant with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. She entered tech unconventionally, using her international relations degree and fluency in German to land a role at TripAdvisor, where she rose from content moderator to fraud investigator before discovering product management. Over the years she held product leadership roles at high-growth startups, most recently as Staff Technical Product Manager at Jasper AI, where she helped scale the platform to serve 20 percent of the Fortune 500. After moving back to her rural hometown in Humboldt County, California, Marie founded Grounded AI, a consultancy helping local small businesses adopt practical, time-saving AI workflows. She is currently a semi-finalist in a regional venture competition, pitching for up to $200,000 to expand her mission of bringing AI to the communities that need it most. Connect with Marie Here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588288713696 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundedaico/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/groundedaico/ OptIn URL - groundedai.co --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    51 min

  5. 8 juni

    Keeping it R.E.A.L with Dianna Fioravanti

    Do you find yourself striving to create a supportive and empowering workplace culture while navigating the challenges of leadership in a male-dominated industry? Wondering how to increase female representation in executive roles and drive success for your company?  Join Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Dianna Fioravanti, the trailblazing President of Kuehne+Nagel Canada, as they explore the intersection of leadership, culture, mindset, and trust in shaping high-performing organizations. Discover invaluable insights on flipping the switch, leading authentically, and cultivating environments where everyone can thrive. In today's episode, listeners will glean wisdom on cultivating a strong workplace culture, increasing female representation in leadership roles, and fostering trust within teams to drive success and empowerment in the workplace. Key Takeaway for Listeners: Learn how to lead with authenticity, create a culture where everyone feels valued, and empower your team to thrive in a high-performing organization. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Dianna Fioravanti-Ashikwe is the President of Kuehne+Nagel Canada, a premier global logistics company, and was appointed on June 1, 2022, becoming the first female President in the company's Canadian history. She leads 2,500 logistics experts across Canada and has strengthened executive diversity by increasing female representation from 15% to 50%. With over a decade at Kuehne+Nagel, she has held key leadership roles including Vice President of Sales and Marketing, President of Nacora NA overseeing insurance across Mexico, the US, and Canada, and Chief Executive Officer for Nacora and GFH Canada, and was the first female regional executive for Kuehne+Nagel NA. She has earned multiple awards including Great Place to Work certifications, Best Workplace recognitions, and the Women of Inspiration 2025 Women in Power Award. She holds a Political Science degree from the University of Waterloo, CIP and CCLP designations, and completed Cranfield University's Senior Leader Executive program. A published author with 20+ years of experience in logistics, sales strategy, and risk management, she is also Executive Sponsor of Canadian Women in Logistics Leadership (WILL) and is recognized as a transformational, values-driven leader focused on people, performance, and customer experience. Connect with Dianna Here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannafioravanti/ Free Gift - https://fliptheswitch.diannafioravanti.com/flip-the-switch-170555 GIFT: Flip the Switch Self Assessment Tool --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    50 min

  6. 1 juni

    Bootstrapping to Transform Pelvic Healthcare

    Are you struggling to stay consistent with prescribed exercises for pelvic health? Do you wonder why patients often struggle to adhere to pelvic floor programs, despite receiving the right advice?  In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," Zofia Morales sits down with Amelia Godfrey, the founder of Pelvy, to discuss the gap between clinician prescriptions and patient follow-through in pelvic health. They dive into how Pelvy, a patient app, improves adherence, outcomes, and access to pelvic health physio, especially for those facing barriers to care. Join the conversation to gain insights on behavior change, patient adherence, and the future of pelvic health care. Listeners will take away practical strategies for improving patient adherence to pelvic floor exercises and insights into leveraging digital tools for better health outcomes in their own lives. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Amelia Godfrey is an Australian pelvic health physiotherapist and founder of Pelvy, a patient app designed to improve adherence to pelvic floor programs. After seeing how often patients struggled to follow through with exercises prescribed in clinic, she built Pelvy to bring exercises, advice and reminders into one place to improve adherence, outcomes and access to pelvic health physio, particularly for those who are unable to access care. Connect with Amelia Here: LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-godfrey-0a9406142 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pelvy.app/ OptIn URL - https://pelvy.app/sign-up/ Free Gift - Just email amelia@pelvy.app and mention you've heard about the pilot rate through this podcast.  I'm happy to provide a pilot subscription rate (50%) off to any clinicians who would like to subscribe to Pelvy should they hear about Pelvy from this interview! --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    56 min

  7. 25 maj

    Resilient Leadership: Navigating Stress and Building Strong Teams

    Have you ever wondered what resilient leadership truly looks like in practice? Or how leaders can effectively build more resilient teams?  Join Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she sits down with Michelle Dickinson, a TED speaker and bestselling author specializing in stress management. Michelle shares her practical insights and techniques that have helped over 15,000 individuals navigate burnout and build resilience in the face of challenges. Discover how to handle tough situations without feeling overwhelmed, build lasting daily habits, and turn stress into something manageable. Get ready to take charge of your well-being and leadership journey with Michelle's data-backed strategies. Listeners will take away practical skills to handle stress, build resilience, and lead with confidence in both personal and professional settings. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Michelle E. Dickinson is flipping the script on stress management. As a TED speaker and bestselling author, she's taught over 15,000 people across education, Fortune 500s, and healthcare how to actually deal with burnout - not just talk about it. Michelle doesn't do typical coaching. She teaches practical skills that work right away - like getting a user manual for your brain. Her clients see real results fast: 30% less stress within three sessions, and 50-70% reduction after completing her program.  In just 6-8 sessions, she shows people exactly how to: -Handle tough situations without getting overwhelmed -Build daily habits that actually stick -Turn stress into something manageable -Take charge of their own well-being Her approach is backed by hard data from over 7,500 coaching hours. From teachers to CEOs, people who used to roll their eyes at 'mindfulness' now use her techniques every day. Michelle's not interested in endless therapy or quick fixes. She gives people real tools they can use immediately - at work, at home, anywhere. Her clients don't just cope better with stress - they completely change how they handle life's challenges. What makes her different? She skips fluffy self-help talk and gets straight to what works. Her clients become skilled at managing their own lives. Connect with Michelle Here: https://sociatap.com/michelle_ev/ --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    52 min

  8. 18 maj

    Purpose, Pressure, and Presence: A Woman's Voice in STEM

    Are you a woman in STEM wondering how to navigate the challenges of leadership, compliance, and personal growth? Curious about the journey of a cybersecurity compliance manager and podcast host with a passion for making an impact? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," hosted by Zofia Morales, Monica Reagor, a leader in governance, risk, and compliance, shares her journey as a woman in STEM and discusses the challenges and successes in her career at the intersection of cybersecurity and compliance. Monica reflects on topics such as risk ownership, AI governance, leadership, and the value of taking an unconventional path in a growing field. Listeners are in for a treat as Monica provides a candid look at career growth, confidence, and the importance of showing up with clarity, integrity, and impact. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on career progression, confidence-building, and the power of resilience in the face of challenges. Key Takeaway: Gain insights into career growth, confidence-building, and the value of authenticity and excellence in STEM fields, particularly cybersecurity and compliance. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:32 Monica Origin Story 05:00 PCOS Diagnosis and Advocacy 08:50 Managing PCOS Day to Day 14:49 Doctor Visits and Self Advocacy 16:47 Food Tools and Fig App 19:13 Break and Body Check In 21:05 Path into Compliance 26:38 Cybersecurity Pace and Pandemic 27:56 AI Needs Guardrails 29:17 Global Compliance Reality 30:20 Selling Security Internally 31:55 Networking Finds The Niche 35:20 Break And Career Mapping 36:57 Podcasting Origin Story 42:59 Making Compliance Practical 45:31 Culture And Bias In Tech 47:41 Vulnerability Timelines And Tradeoffs 49:33 GDPR And Third Party Proof 51:01 GRC Engineering Future 52:06 Final Wrap And Call To Action --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Monica Reagor is a governance, risk, and compliance leader, cybersecurity compliance manager, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for helping people lead and live with purpose. She is the host of MY GRC POV, where she leads practical conversations on cybersecurity, privacy, AI governance, and regulatory oversight, and The FaithFlex Podcast, a platform focused on faith, growth, and purpose. Monica is also the co-founder of the PCOS Awareness Association and serves in leadership across several professional and community organizations. Known for her clear voice, practical insight, and heart for impact, she brings a thoughtful perspective to conversations on leadership, compliance, advocacy, and personal growth. Connect with Monica Here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/monica.reagor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicareagor/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monicareagor OptIn URL - https://bio.site/monicareagor --------------------------------- Host Bio: Zofia Morales, a former Fortune 100 data center manager turned leadership coach and business entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to her role as a transformational guide. With a background in science and business and a passion for empowering women, Zofia is dedicated to helping female tech founders and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve success on their own terms. Connect with Zofia Here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@STEMinStilettos LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofiamorales/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zofiarennea.morales/

    58 min
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Step into the world of "STEM in Stilettos," where the Female Founders don their stilettos and lead the way in conquering the ever-evolving landscape of innovation! Join us on an enlightening journey where female tech pioneers rewrite the rules, push boundaries, and redefine what it means to be a leader in the fast-paced tech landscape. From honing pitching skills to driving pioneering advancements, our trailblazing tech titanesses, coding queens and visionaries fearlessly navigate the digital frontier with elegance, determination, and a hint of sophistication. Unleash your fearless founder as we delve into the heart of innovation, , revealing secrets, strategies, and tales that empower and inspire. Whether you're a visionary founder, a tech aficionado, or a pioneering supporter, this is your domain to flourish, revolutionize, and shape the tech sphere in your unique way. Are you ready to embrace the challenge, shatter stereotypes, and lead the charge in shaping the future of tech? Listen Notes

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