Pathways by Grenadian STEAM Grenadian STEAM

You asked and we delivered! This episode is all about Choosing a Career. We got some questions from our student audience and put the directors of Grenadian STEAM in the hot seat to try answering them. What came out of it was some interesting and relatable discussion, as well as some great practical advice about how to go about making those all-important career decisions, no matter what stage of the journey you're currently in.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!



Episode Guests:

Avery Brown - Team Admin of GrenSTEAM;    Analytical Scientist. PhD, B.Sc. Chemical Engineering.



Renee Thomas-Venugopal - Vice President of GrenSTEAM;    Instructor in Public Health at St. George's University; Entrepreneur, Co-Owner of KariBites. MPH, B.Sc. Biology

Listen to both Renee and Avery talk about their academic background and why they became part of GrenSTEAM on the Season 2 Finale



Andre Hayes - Finance Director of GrenSTEAM;    Chief Financial Officer in hospitality. MA in Accounting, B.Sc. Accounting and Finance



Sydney Robertson - Past Marketing Director of GrenSTEAM;    Food Scientist. M.Sc Food Science & Technology, B.Sc. Biochemistry

Check out Sydney's recent episode for more about her path and what a Food Scientist does.





Show Notes:

Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at grensteam.org/get-involved/#join. We can't wait to have you!

Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast

As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to cutt.ly/steamblog. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer.





This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Video editing by Tahvorn George.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, JustMo.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.



The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Ever consider all the scientific work that goes into making your favourite bag of chips? On this episode of Pathways by GrenSTEAM, Sydney chats with Arlene about the intricacies of food science and its applications, her struggles finding a job in the US as an international student and shares some thoughts about why locally produced foods might be so darn expensive.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!



Sydney Robertson is a Certified Food Scientist from Grenada currently working at a plant-based food startup in New York. She graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and a Master's Degree in Food Safety and Technology. After leaving college, she landed a job as a quality control technician and has moved through different roles within the food space in the last 2 years. 

She currently works as a Senior Culinary Research and Development Associate where she focuses on recipe development for direct to consumer products, recipe optimization, shelf life studies, various validation studies and more. Having recently attained her CFS designation (Certified Food Scientist) from the Institute of Food Technologists, Sydney hopes to continue to grow within her food career exploring multiple facets of the industry.





Show Notes:

Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at grensteam.org/get-involved/#join. We can't wait to have you!

Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast

As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to cutt.ly/steamblog. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer.





This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Video editing by Tahvorn George.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, JustMo.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.



The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What if we could make vaccines that didn't need to travel in a deep freeze? How did TikTok-ing become a super power of a verified UN initiative? How do you get ahead in life when it seems like the odds are against you?
We chat about all this and more in this episode with Asher Williams. Don't miss it!

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!





Dr. Asher Williams is a Trinidad & Tobago National Scholar and currently, a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University, where her research is aimed at developing a cell-free platform for manufacturing conjugate vaccines against emerging pathogens. She is also part of a global team of scientists and vaccine experts working with the United Nations to combat vaccine misinformation. Dr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from New York University and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She was awarded RPI’s Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, named a Class of 2020 Changemaker, and has published over 10 co-authored papers in peer-reviewed journals during her graduate career, with a patent pending.

Dr. Williams also served as Vice President of the Black Graduate Student Association at RPI and worked on several initiatives and efforts to increase the recruitment and retention of minority students in graduate education. Dr. Williams is listed as one of 1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America, named an MIT Rising Star in Chemical Engineering, and will be joining Columbia University as a tenure-track professor of chemical engineering in July 2023.





Show Notes:

Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at grensteam.org/get-involved/#join. We can't wait to have you!

Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast

As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to cutt.ly/steamblog. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer.



This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Video editing by Tahvorn George.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, JustMo.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.



The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What does a Project Manager even do? Our guest, Heather, talks with Arlene about the multi-faceted aspects of the job, including learning how to lead diverse teams, applying SCRUM and agile methodologies to the world of construction and, in general, her journey into the world of buildings, urban planning and sustianability.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!



Heather Pinnock is a Jamaican PlaceMaker and Champion of Sustainable Tropical Living. She is a development professional with formal training in Architecture, Urban Design and Project Management, as well as over 23 years of experience in construction and real estate. She is a graduate of the Bartlett Development Planning Unit at University College London and the Caribbean School of Architecture at University of Technology, Jamaica.

Heather has worked across Jamaica as well as in Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. Her experience includes working with the Ministry of Water and Housing, the University of the West Indies, the United Nations Development Programme Multi-country Office in Jamaica, and the environmental non-profit, CARIBSAVE among others. In 2021 she concluded a successful stint leading one of the Government of Jamaica’s largest implementation agencies, the Urban Development Corporation, where she championed the cause of ‘making development happen sustainably’. She was recently appointed co-chair of the Commonwealth Women in Planning network.

Heather is also a certified SCRUM Master, an EarthCheck Design Accredited Professional and a licensed realtor associate in Jamaica. Since leaving the public sector, she launched LUCEA Caribbean, a company with a focus on sustainable development and conscious living for tropical regions to further her work for an Equitable and Resilient Future.



Show Notes:

Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at grensteam.org/get-involved/#join. We can't wait to have you!

Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast 

As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to cutt.ly/steamblog. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer.





This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Video editing by Tahvorn George.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, JustMo.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.





The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

What do you know about mental health? Better yet, do you know what options are available to you for discussing affairs of the mind? Even though the topic is still unfortunately quite taboo in our Caribbean society, it seems that more and more people of all age groups are seeking help with how to cope mentally in different situations. On this episode, Arlene chats with a young, local therapist about his unusual journey to the career (including an extended detour as a musician) and his experiences working in the field of psychology here in Grenada.



Josh Hector is a licensed Psychologist from Grenada, and a proud Caribbean National. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphasis in Guidance and Counselling from the Jamaica Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from the University of The West Indies, Cave Hill. He has functioned in the roles of Guidance Counsellor at Halfway-Tree Primary school in Kingston Jamaica, and  Counselling Psychologist at a Barbadian agency called PAREDOS (which stands for Parent Education For Development In Barbados); out of which he was actively involved in school and community outreach programs.

In Grenada, Josh is the Founder and Counselling Psychologist at Optimal Solutions, where he offers counselling, psychotherapy, teletherapy, workshops, seminars, and employee assistance programs. In line with his focus on self-development, Josh is currently pursuing his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University. He is also the treasurer of the Grenada Psychological Association, and an Executive Council Member-at-Large within the Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological Associations. Being a helping professional at heart, he considers it a blessing to interact with others, and share insightful tips to practical and effective living.

We hope you enjoy



Show Notes:

Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at grensteam.org/get-involved/#join. We can't wait to have you!

Head over to our new YouTube page to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify!

As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to cutt.ly/steamblog. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer.





This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of MindzEye Films.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, JustMo.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.



The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.

Managing your finances and building wealth is something "they never taught us in school". Well, we're gonna talk about it here! This episode is a bit different than most, in that we aren't focusing on our guest's 'career', but instead talking about how she taught herself about investing and developed it into a side hustle. This is your reminder that STEAM isn't just about school subjects and academic pursuits - it's about holistic development and empowering our youth and society to shape their own future, and finances is a great place to start!

Kristina Charles is a 28 year old "corporate girl" who seeks to document her journey to financial independence through her 9-5 and education. She enjoys social media discussions on 9-5, mindset, side hustling, investing and altogether living a free life. Having grown up in Grenada in the Caribbean, she seeks to be an example and talk about all the taboo financial topics among young, aspiring adults.

We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!





Show Notes:

Grab your copy of Krissy's e-book, Investing in the Caribbean, here!



Would you like to join one or more of our in-person discussion segments, or simply get engaged with the organization and find out how you can support what we are building? Become a member of GrenSTEAM today at grensteam.org/get-involved/#join. We can't wait to have you!

Head over to our YouTube page to catch the full video version of this and every episode. Video is also available on Spotify!



As part of our ongoing mission to engage the public in STEAM-related topics, GrenSTEAM is running a crowd-sourced blog. If you, or someone you know has a piece they would like to share which has something to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture or Math, be it a personal article, a short paper, a knowledge-share or simply suggested reading, go to cutt.ly/steamblog. Fill out our short form, then upload or paste your word file to be uploaded to our website. If you’d like to get involved with curation of our blog, volunteer at grensteam.org/get-involved/#volunteer.





This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes for Grenadian STEAM Inc.

Video editing by Kate Masaltseva of MindzEye Films.

Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, JustMo.

Your host is Arlene Hayes

Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.



The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.