Redefining Pink
Episodes
Episode 39: STEM Success Inside and Out of the Classroom with Kailin, Saanvi, Siena, and Jade (Senior Advisory Council)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with the members of our Senior Advisory Council: Kailin, Saanvi, Siena, and Jade. They have all served key roles in All Girl...
Episode 38: How STEM Success Stems from Authenticity with National Geographic archaeologist, Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane, an archaeologist, biological anthropologist, and leading professor at the University of the Witw...
Episode 37: The Impact of Interdisciplinary Science with Mayuri Sadhasivan
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Mayuri Sadhasivan, a mathematical physicist, ocean scientist, and inspirational storyteller for future generations. Ms....
Episode 36: Dive Into the Life of a National Geographic Divemaster with Sli Mbuyazi
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Silindile “Sli” Mbuyazi, a divemaster and instructor, Dive Labs Lead for Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers...
Episode 35: The Captivating World of Chemistry and Connection with Dr. Bryn Taylor
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bryn Taylor, an inspirational computational chemist and human health researcher. Dr. Taylor shares her journey as a ...
Episode 34: Soaring through Barriers in STEM and the Aerospace Field with Sydney Hamilton
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Ms. Sydney Hamilton, an aerospace engineer, ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and adv...
Episode 33: The Power of Cross-Cultural Communities in Empowering Women in STEM With Isabela Gomes & Nourseen Mahmoud
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Isabela Gomes and Nourseen Mahmoud, two young women in STEM who are alumni of the State Department’s TechGirls program...
Episode 32: Diving into the World of Engineering and Leadership with Dr. Justina Sanchez
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Justina Sanchez, a quality engineer, product evaluator, writer, and entrepreneur. She shares her journey as a woman ...
Episode 31: Exploring STEM Through the Eyes of High School Mentors with FemSTEM
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Jiyoo, Yumin, Ashley, and Claire, four leadership members of FemSTEM, a high school feminist initiative in South Korea d...
Episode 30: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEM and Business with Ms. Nikki Barua
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Nikki Barua, CEO of the global Non-Profit, Latinas in Tech. She shares her journey as a woman bridging the gender gap in...
Episode 29: The Importance of Communication and Education in Science with Dr. Kate Yoshida.
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kate Yoshida, a science communicator who creates educational videos for the popular YouTube channels MinuteEarth and...
Episode 28: The Powerful Intersection of Leadership and Technology with Ms. Ella Daugherty
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Ella Daugherty, a Product Manager at Microsoft working on the commercial browser team with a focus on security, AI c...
Episode 27: The narrative of AGSS and its purpose with Marileen, Mia, Emmie, & Sofia (Senior Advisory Council)
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Marileen, Mia, Emmie, and Sofia, four members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and e...
Episode 26: STEM Journeys through AGSS with Audrey, Nora, & Hanna (Senior Advisory Council)
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Audrey, Nora, and Hanna, three members of our Senior Advisory Council, which passes on institutional wisdom and experien...
Episode 25: Being a Girl in a STEM Classroom with Selina & Rebecca
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Selina and Rebecca, two guests who are younger women in STEM in our community from Magikids Robotics Lab. They discuss t...
Episode 24: Classroom Environments & Support Groups with Ms. Dolores Williamson
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Dolores Williamson, a math teacher with a passion for fostering a dynamic and supportive school community. She share...
Episode 23: Launching into the World of Mechanical Engineering and Advocacy with Ms. Vaishali Shah
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Vaishali Shah, a spacecraft mechanical design engineer at Rocket Lab and a member of the Brooke Owens Fellowship. Sh...
Episode 22: The Power of Research with Ms. Katherine Graham O'Regan
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Katherine Graham O’Regan, a chemistry and biology researcher at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. She s...
Episode 21: The Magic of Mentorship with Tracy Nguyen
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Tracy Nguyen, Vice President of San Diego's Society of Women Engineers. She shares her passion for optometry, al...
Episode 20: Delving into Mechanical Engineering & STEM Advocacy with Aileen Fahme
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Aileen Fahme, President of San Diego’s Society of Women Engineers. She discusses her passion for mechanical engine...
Episode 19: Exploring Aeronautics & Astronautics and Youth Engagement with Sophia Guan
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Sophia Guan, President of All Girls STEM Society. She shares her passion for physics and space science as well as a few ...
Episode 18: Teamwork and Female Representation in Medicine with Dr. Bora Lim
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bora Lim, an oncologist and researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Lim shares her inspirations for becoming a ...
Episode 17: Empowering Girls Through Engineering & Education with Grace Dessert
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Grace Dessert, a software engineer at Art of Problem Solving who is particularly passionate about education. Ms. Dessert...
Episode 16: The Magic of Occupational Therapy with Resie Collins
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Resie Collins, an occupational therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. Ms. Collins discusses her passion for patie...
Episode 15: Inventing Real-World Solutions to Real-World Problems with Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Qualcomm Systems Engineer Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang. Dr. Zhang has patented over 300 different designs throughout her career, an...
Episode 14: The Social Impact of Privacy Engineering with All Girls STEM Society Founder Veronica Tang
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Veronica Tang, a privacy engineer at Google and founder of All Girls STEM Society. She talks about the impact of her wor...
Episode 13: Astrophysics, Reliability Engineering, and Mentorship with Jennie Rao
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Rao, a reliability engineer in the space systems sector at Northrop Grumman. Ms. Rao talks about her love for space,...
Episode 12: Bringing Femininity into Physics through Representation and Confidence with Julie Daughters
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Julie Daughters, an AP physics teacher who recently graduated with her bachelor degree in physics from UC Irvine. Ms. Da...
Episode 11: From Lab-Grown Sushi to Microbiomes, Innovation in Biology with Gillian Belk
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ms. Belk, a current high school biology teacher. Ms. Belk talks about her experience at incredible biotech companies inc...
Episode 10: Research and Entrepreneurship: The Importance of Asking the Right Questions Before Searching for Answers with Dr. Helen Wang
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Helen Wang, founder and CEO of 6crickets.com, an online after school learning solution. Dr. Wang shares her experien...
Episode 9: Discovering Your Own Career Path and Working as an Ocular Oncologist, Professor, and Mother with Dr. Jesse Berry, M.D.
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jesse Berry, M.D., the Director of Ocular Oncology and the Retinoblastoma Program, the Vice Chair of the Department ...
Episode 8: Empowering Yourself and Others to Build a Career in AI with Dr. Yinyin Liu
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Yinyin Liu, an AI entrepreneur and technologist. Dr. Liu discusses Chat GPT, the power of AI, and shares the importa...
Episode 7: Listening to Customers as an Entrepreneur and Computer Science Academia with Yuanyuan Zhou
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Zhou, a Qualcomm Chair Professor at University of California, San Diego and founder of tech startups Emphora, Patter...
Episode 6: Oncology and the Social Side of Medicine with Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, M.D.
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Rebecca Shatsky, an oncologist and associate clinical professor who specializes in breast cancer at UC San Diego Hea...
Episode 5: Data Journalism and Applied Math with Amy Fan
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Amy Fan, a data reporter at Scripps News who studied mathematics in college. As a recent graduate, Ms. Fan shares an int...
Episode 4: Effective Networking and Imposter Syndrome in Large Technology Companies with Sri Cressy
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Sri Cressy, a software project engineer at wireless communication company Qualcomm. She also serves as Vice President of...
Episode 3: Entrepreneurship in Technology and Female Leadership with Dandan Pan
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Dandan Pan, founder of online education platforms Haddee and NexStream Tech. As a company leader, Mrs. Pan shares her th...
Episode 2: Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry and Research in Male-Dominated Labs with Dr. Pamela Reynolds
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Pamela Reynolds, a high school Chemistry and Food Science teacher who earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1991 at the Unive...
Episode 1: Environmental Stewardship and Female Voices in the Classroom with Kelly Kleinertz
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Kelly Kleinertz, a seventh grade science teacher who studied ecology, marine biology, and environmental stewardship. Mrs...
Welcome to Redefining Pink
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Redefining Pink! Pink, the classically feminine color, is often associated with being a "proper", girly, girl. Pink has never been a r...