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. 9h ago

    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

  2. Jun 8

    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

  3. Jun 1

    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

  4. May 25

    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

  5. May 18

    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

  6. May 11

    Nurse to CEO: Building Nurse Shark Academy

    Are you a female tech founder looking to scale your business and navigate the challenges unique to the tech industry? Do you crave a supportive community that understands your struggles and aspirations?  Join Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Tina Baxter, founder of The Nurse Shark Academy, as they dive into the journey of building a thriving community for nurse entrepreneurs. Discover the mindset shifts, branding essentials, and business fundamentals necessary to succeed beyond traditional healthcare roles. Learn how to leverage your expertise without burning out and turn your tech knowledge into a scalable and impactful business. Listeners will gain insight into the transformation from clinician to CEO, understand the importance of branding and visibility, and be inspired to take their tech businesses to new heights with confidence and strategy. 00:00 Meet Tina Baxter 01:41 Early Nursing Roots 02:45 Choosing Nursing School 06:07 Curiosity and Skills 07:37 First Side Hustles 09:51 Recession to COO 13:38 Pattern Finding Homework 15:39 Mentors and Grad School 20:08 Launching Legal Consulting 22:03 Stacking Income Streams 23:41 Keeping the Nine to Five 25:17 Academy Origin Story 26:51 Naming Nurse Shark 28:35 Organic Growth Signals 29:11 What Not To Do 29:26 Lice Business Lesson 31:43 Healthcare Rules Matter 32:34 Break Homework Prompt 34:05 Regulatory Cautionary Tale 37:08 Find Your Niche 40:30 Nurse Innovation Examples 42:08 Leadership Guide Gift 44:07 Pivoting Through Pandemic 45:11 Closing Thanks --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Tina M. Baxter is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), who resides in Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Baxter has been a registered nurse for over twenty-five years and a nurse practitioner for 18 years in the areas of mental health, gerontology, and health education. She is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations. She is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy® specializing in nurse entrepreneurship and is the host of The Nurse Shark Academy Show© which interviewing nurse business owners and leaders in healthcare. She is a public speaker and a contributor to articles on electronic and print media such as Entrepreneur.com, The Minority Nurse, LinkedIn, as well as a guest on numerous podcasts. Connect with Tina Here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenursesharkacademy/ X - https://twitter.com/baxterprofserv LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nurse-shark-academy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenursesharkacademy/ OptIn URL - https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/newslettersubscription Free Gift - https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/product-page/bold-leadership-mini-guide-for-nurse-ceos The Bold Leadership Mini-Guide for Nurse CEOs is a concise, empowering resource for nurse entrepreneurs ready to take their business and leadership to the next level. --------------------------------- 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

  7. May 4

    From Convent to Corporate to Calm: Micro-Mindfulness for Pivot Moments

    Are you a high-achieving woman in tech feeling stretched and scattered, trying to balance demands while rarely getting a moment to set it all down?  Join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Denise Pyles, a former nun turned award-winning program manager in tech and mindfulness coach, to explore the power of Micro-Mindfulness. From convent to corporate, Denise's journey brings forth small practices for real moments, offering a way to ease mental overload and create space for presence in the midst of a fast-paced workday. Discover how Micro-Mindfulness habits can transform your pivot points and bring you back to a state of calm and clarity, one transition at a time. In this enlightening conversation, listeners will learn practical strategies to navigate high-pressure moments in the tech industry and find grounding amidst the chaos. Denise shares her insights on how to integrate mindfulness into everyday work routines, fostering a sense of peace and focus in the midst of challenges. Key Takeaway: Listeners will take away actionable Micro-Mindfulness practices that can help them navigate stress, enhance focus, and bring a sense of calm to their daily work lives. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Denise Pyles is a former nun, award-winning program manager in tech, mindfulness coach, and author of Burn Without Burning Out. After years shaped by silence and rhythm, she entered corporate tech, where the day can move faster than your inner life. She now coaches Micro-Mindfulness: small practices for real moments: before team chats, between meetings, after feedback, or on the walk to refill water. Denise supports high-achieving women in tech who carry a lot and rarely get to set it down. Her work offers simple ways to ease mental overload and make room for presence, without adding more to your calendar. Connect with Denise Here: X - https://x.com/infopyles LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisepyles/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/denpyl/ OptIn URL - https://denisepyles.com/ Free Gift - https://micro-mindfulness-gps.thrivecart.com/burn-without-burning-out/ The Burnout Recovery Toolkit includes 50 micro-mindfulness practices + 9 bonuses to ease mental overload and help you return to clarity without adding more to your calendar. Use it in pivotal moments: between meetings, after a difficult message, or before you transition out of work. --------------------------------- 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/

    55 min

  8. Apr 27

    Beyond Data and Devices: Designing Women's Health Tech That Actually Supports Us

    Do you feel like the current health tech ecosystem is missing the mark for women's health? Are you tired of navigating hormonal health challenges alone?  Join Zofia Morales in a candid conversation with Muji Bekomson, founder of the FEMME Health Companion, as they discuss the failures of healthcare and tech for women's well-being. Tune in to discover Muji's journey from being told to "just get pregnant" to creating a supportive tech solution rooted in solidarity, simplicity, and human connection that meets women where they are in their daily struggles. Learn why Muji believes in building for solidarity, not just data, and how she envisions the future of femtech. Listeners will gain valuable insights on the challenges faced in women's health tech, the importance of community support, and the power of building tech solutions with empathy and inclusivity in mind. --------------------------------- Discover your #1 leadership pitfall here: leadershippitfallquiz.com --------------------------------- Guest Bio: Muji Bekomson is the founder of the FEMME Health Companion, built to make women's health feel simple, human, and rooted in solidarity for real-life. Muji saw firsthand how cold women's health is, and how current solutions created more gaps. This became personal when she was told to "just get pregnant" to escape her period symptoms, a moment that sparked her mission to bridge the gap between a cold system, digital noise, and real-life support. Recognized as a Top 50 Voice in African Tech and a SheLeadsAfrica Top 50 Rising Motherland Mogul, Muji is dedicated to using tech for what is necessary, not just what is possible. Her work through FEMME meets women where they are, helping them live through hormonal conditions with agency, validation, and safety. Connect with Muji Here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mujibekomson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mujibekomson Free Gift - https://wa.me/message/KWIPFYAIU3VKF1 Muji is gifting 10 of our listeners a 14-day Solidarity Pass to the FEMME Health Companion on a first-come basis. If you've been white-knuckling through hormonal chaos, PMS, or burnout alone, FEMME is for you. It isn't another app to manage or another coaching or discussion forum, it's a daily companion that shows up everyday right in your WhatsApp with support tailored to your energy and mood. It's designed to help you live through the daily struggles of hormonal health so you can finally feel lighter, supported, and seen. Women in Europe, Australia and Africa are getting supported, and you can too. How to claim: Click the link, tell the first name of the founder of STEM in Stilettos when asked, and start your journey or ask more questions! --------------------------------- 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
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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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