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Shaping the Future: A Candid Talk on Girls in Engineering with Margaret Briegmann
“Our girls need role models, resources, and real opportunities to experiment and see themselves as scientists, engineers, innovators, and economists.” Watch my most recent interview, where I speak with renowned engineer Margaret Briegmann as she shares her experience as an engineer and discusses the possibilities and opportunities available for girls today and in the next 15 years. I would love to hear what you think -leave your feedback and comments below. ………..It’s all abo
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Nov 30, 20251 min read


The Top 3 Power Tips that Help You to Crush Self-Sabotage and Get Out of Your Own Way
Outsmart Self-Sabotage and Stop Blocking Your Own Success “We have met the enemy—and he is us.” — Walt Kelly Sometimes, the biggest obstacle between you and your goals can be you ? You set ambitious plans, but somehow your actions and habits pull you in the opposite direction. You procrastinate, overthink, or talk yourself out of opportunities—and boom—another dream gets delayed. If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath. You’re not broken. You’re human. Let’s take a q
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Nov 12, 20253 min read


The New Survival Code: EDI the Hidden Formula for Business Success
When we think of a survival code, we picture secret formulas, hacks, or breakthroughs that let a species—or an industry—thrive. For the future of science, technology, engineering, math, and economics (STEM-E), the survival code isn’t the next gadget or disruptive algorithm. It’s something more fundamental: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Companies that build EDI into their DNA aren’t just checking a moral box. They’re building the foundation for long-term profitabilit
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Oct 24, 20253 min read


The Three E’s of Aging – How to Keep Your Spark in the Golden Years
There’s no secret potion for aging well, but there is a formula worth keeping close, the Three E’s of Aging. Engagement, Exercise, and Exuberance. They’re simple, powerful, and easy to forget when the pace of life slows and routines take over. "Seniors are proof that some things just get better with age." Engagement: The power of connection The first “E” is Engagement. Stay connected to people, ideas, and the world around you. Engagement keeps the mind sharp and the heart ope
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Oct 18, 20255 min read


Interview with STEM Ambassador & Global Mentor Dr. Maryam Sani
🎯 No More Barriers: It’s Time to Back Our Girls in STEM “Dr. Maryam Sani on why early encouragement matters for girls in STEM.” In...
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Sep 24, 20251 min read


Beyond Barriers: Shaping a New Narrative for Women in STEM
“When we change the narrative, we change the future.” For generations, the story of STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)...
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Aug 14, 20253 min read


The Future of Customer Service: Balancing AI and Human Empathy
Rethinking AI in Customer Service Is AI Replacing “The Customer Is Always Right”? For over a century, the phrase “the customer is always...
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Jun 27, 20254 min read


Representation, Diversity, and Inclusion: The Stupidity of Banning Books
Representation, Diversity, and Inclusion: The Stupidity of Banning Books When I was a little girl growing up in 1960s London, England —...
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Jun 8, 20253 min read


From Pain to Power: Raising Resilient Girls – Lessons from the Cassie Ventura Story
I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to prepare girls for the world they’re entering. Cassie Ventura’s story has reminded me just...
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May 19, 20253 min read
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