Rogue Chemist

Jenna Flogeras
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Former research chemist Jenna Flogeras quit her PhD program in Canada and then a corporate gig abroad to fly by the seat of her pants and roam the planet at her own pace. Her travel adventures have led to some bizarre situations, serendipitous encounters, and unlikely friendships. Listen to her stories and candid conversations with people from all walks of life. jennaflogeras.substack.com

  1. 05/11/2025

    Heather Smith: AI ethics (part 2)

    Heather Smith is a data scientist and AI engineer who has led AI and machine learning initiatives at major companies including T-Mobile, Porsche, and Moody’s. This episode dives deeper into AI ethics and using AI to build a better future. If you missed part 1 of the conversation, listen here. Thanks for listening to Rogue Chemist! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    56 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Heather Smith: AI ethics (part 1)

    Heather Smith is a data scientist and strategist with diverse industry experience in engineering artificial intelligence (AI). She’s spearheaded and scaled data science and AI/machine learning (ML) teams for T-Mobile, Porsche Cars North America, Moody’s Ratings, and several Fortune 500 companies, and currently advises on AI adoption and AI/ML product management at the portfolio level. She helps organizations make tactical investments in AI, data, and engineering talent. We talk about AI ethics and using AI to build a better future. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    59 min
  3. Erika Nesvold: Space ethics

    20/05/2025

    Erika Nesvold: Space ethics

    Erika Nesvold is a PhD astrophysicist, science communicator, and game developer. Her limited podcast series, Making New Worlds, and two books, Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space and Reclaiming Space: Progressive and Multicultural Visions of Space Exploration, explore the ethics of human settlement in space. She’s also a co-founder of the nonprofit organization The JustSpace Alliance. You can read/subscribe to her free newsletter here. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    45 min
  4. Fredrik Edström

    22/02/2025

    Fredrik Edström

    Based in Sweden, Fredrik is an engineer and co-founder of Drupps, Direct Carbon, Sally-R, and Airwatergreen. These sustainable tech companies are focused on improving indoor air quality and harvesting carbon dioxide and water from the air to mitigate climate change and water scarcity. Find out more: https://drupps.com, https://direct-carbon.com, https://sally-r.com, and https://airwatergreen.com/en This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    1h 1m
  5. Nguyen Anh Thep

    27/01/2025

    Nguyen Anh Thep

    Thép is a retired colonel who served for 42 years in the People’s Army of Vietnam. Personally affected by Agent Orange, a potent herbicide sprayed during the Vietnam War, he now helps victims in his community in Hanoi. The interview is conducted in a mixture of Vietnamese and English. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    36 min
  6. Jess McConaghy

    01/05/2024

    Jess McConaghy

    Jess is a health coach, astrologer, and former chemist based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. We talk about her transition from hard science into the more esoteric realm and her holistic approach to health and wellness. To get in touch with Jess, visit https://jessmcconaghy.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    45 min
  7. Don Pinnock

    16/04/2024

    Don Pinnock

    Don is an investigative journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. We talk about travel, Apartheid, and his efforts to help steer vulnerable South African boys away from gang life. Read his latest articles for the Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/donpinnock/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    1h 11m
  8. Olimjon Juraev

    23/03/2024

    Olimjon Juraev

    Olimjon is a Tajik English teacher based in Dushanbe. We talk about some of the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Tajikistan, one of the more mysterious countries in Central Asia. Instagram: _jseng This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jennaflogeras.substack.com

    43 min
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Former research chemist Jenna Flogeras quit her PhD program in Canada and then a corporate gig abroad to fly by the seat of her pants and roam the planet at her own pace. Her travel adventures have led to some bizarre situations, serendipitous encounters, and unlikely friendships. Listen to her stories and candid conversations with people from all walks of life. jennaflogeras.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Jenna Flogeras
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jenna Flogeras
  • Show Website
    Rogue Chemist