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This week's guest is the Creative Director of Sawdust & Glitter Skye Alexis. Skye is a creative who has a unique passion for DIY (Do It Yourself) projects and started Sawdust & Glitter as an outlet for all things arts, crafts, and design.  She has earned an Architecture and Construction Science degree from Prairie View A&M University and in this episode we talk about her motivation to start her own company and the lessons that have inspired her creativity.   Follow Skye:   Instagram: @sawdust_andglitter 

Our guest this week on Schoolin' The SiSTEM is project manager and entrepreneur Kodi Agbasi. We discuss with Kodi his path to becoming a project manager at Apple and the various entrepreneurial endeavors he has embarked upon so far in his career. We also speak on the importance of staying ready for opportunities and the power of being a continuous learner.   Follow Kodi: @kodilinno Founder-@kegonii Co-Founder-@graduhit Creator-@caffeinated_atx      

This week we had the honor and privilege of speaking with Will Baggett who is the Founder of Emergent Executives LLC.  We discuss his early life growing up in Grenada Mississippi, his love for sports, and how he was able to turn adversity into an organization to help young professionals. He is the author of The Blueprint for a Successful Career: A Foundation for Developing Young Professionals. The Blueprint outlines proven strategies with relatable experiences guaranteed to help readers position themselves for a start to a long and successful career.    Follow Will: @w_baggs   Purchase The Blueprint for a Successful Career: A Foundation for Developing Young Professionals: https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-Successful-Career-Foundation-Professionals/dp/1606793640  

This week's guest on Schoolin The SiSTEM is Luis Duque. Luis is a a Bridge Engineer at Foothills Bridge Co. Foothills provides engineered solutions for the erection, retrofitting, and dismantling of bridges. He also hosts a podcast, the Engineering our Future Podcast, where he shares his experience as a young engineer in the industry to help other young professionals and students succeed in their careers. In this episode we discuss his passion behind engineering and the motivation share the lessons he has learned along the way.    Follow Luis: http://www.luisfelipeduque.com/links  

Our guest on this week's episode of Schoolin' The SiSTEM is Brittany Young. Brittany is the Founder of B-360, an organization on a mission to utilize dirt bike culture to end the cycle of poverty, disrupt the prison pipeline, and build bridges in communities. We discuss her journey as a STEM Professional and the challenges she faced early on in her career as well as the inspiration behind B-360.    Follow B-360: Facebook: b360baltimore  Instagram: @b360baltimore Twitter: @b360balt  

This week's episode features entrepreneur and adventure enthusiast Shannon Grayce. Shannon is the owner of her own coaching business for wellness coaching professionals. We discuss her transition out of corporate life and the motivation to help conscious online wellness coaches get consistent clients and make more money to ensure they can spend their free time adventuring and doing what they love.   Follow Shannon: Instagram: @shannongrayce Website: https://heartcenteredmarketing.lpages.co/consistent-coachs-blueprint/ Email: grayce.shannon@gmail.com

In our continued efforts to highlight women that are trailblazing in their respective career moves we speak with Houston based entrepreneur Melissa Alakayi. Melissa is a serial businesswoman whose talents extend from image consulting to catering. We discuss her inspiration behind becoming an entrepreneur and the lessons she has learned that have inspired her to become the woman she is today.    Follow Melissa:  Instagram: @melsmirror_  &  @_mealsbymel Website: www.mealsbymelissa.com

We are continuing Women’s History Month with another amazing woman that is breaking boundaries, and bucking the status quo! Kate Gunderson is an Aerospace Engineer who works for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas! Kate is on a mission to empower women in STEM and talks about how she landed her dream job, imposter syndrome, and the value of co-ops and internship opportunities. FOLLOW KATE: Blog: www.katelyngunderson.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/ndakota_kate?igshid=1a6mcnxupxkly  

In this week's episode of Schoolin' The SiSTEM we speak with the Founder/CEO of It's Seasoned Whitney Frederic. We learn more about Whitney's journey starting out as a researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and how she turned a lifelong hobby of mixing seasonings into a successful business venture.   Follow Whitney:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blck_beauty93 It's Seasoned Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsseasoned It's Seasoned: www.itsseasoned.com      

In this episode we chat with Dr. Sandra Coker who is an emergency medicine resident at the University of Chicago. Sandra is also the founder and CEO of Black Girl White Coat, which is a social media initiative aimed at providing motivation, mentorship, scholarship, and representation for aspiring healthcare professionals who identify as a member of a race/ethnic group traditionally underrepresented in healthcare. We talk about the importance of pursuing your passions head on, regardless of the outcome, and keeping the faith no matter what you face.    Follow Sandra: Visit https://blackgirlwhitecoat.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_BGWC_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blackgirlwhitecoat_/

In this week’s episode we sit down with DJ Johnson the CEO of ITech. We discuss his journey from South Central Los Angeles to Silicon Valley as an Azure Data and AI Specialist for Microsoft. We also discuss the mission behind ITech and its goal to help students, through their STEM and mentorship programs, find their way to Silicon Valley.    Follow DJ: Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/deejack24x8 ITech Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/itech24x8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrick-dj-johnson-93089a45

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Shenell Tolson a biologist based in Maryland. She is an expert in public health, a published author and host of Stembassy podcast. We discuss the importance of public health and using scientific communication (SciCom) to break down complex topics within STEM. Follow Dr. Shenell Tolson: Instagram: @thepublichealthbae Twitter: @G_Protein

In this week's episode we sit down with O'Neil Mbakwe who works at Samsung as a mechanical engineer. When he is not analyzing data at work, you can find him creating some dope music. He talks about pursuing your passions full-time even when you have a full-time job; and what it means to be your own biggest fan! Check out some of Genesis Grey's latest music below and follow him on LinkedIn to stay updated on all that he is working on! O'Neil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneil-mbakwe-0a8b43120/ O'Neil's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Y08vfBe7Uruv7MluoSHHX?si=FJBbtayJQXOn1HwwhuWhqQ  

In this episode we get to know Brandon Jackson a.k.a. Data Jackson who is an analytics enthusiast, educator and entrepreneur. We talk about the importance of data literacy in a new age digital economy. If you are struggling with figuring out if data is right for you, head on over to his website and purchase one of his awesome comics; they are full of gems and easy to follow! Brandon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/datajackson/ Brandon's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datajackson_/ Brandon's Mentorship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatamentor/ Brandon's Website: https://www.datajackson.com/

In this episode we get to know the Two Blind Brothers cofounder and co-brother, Bradford Manning. We talk about the story behind the company, what it is like running a business with a disability and what it means to build a community by relating to your consumers. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twoblindbros/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twoblindbrothers/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsHxYoaxKBDl_kMQmtLPCw Website: https://twoblindbrothers.com/  

In this episode we get to know Pearl Ubaru. She is the owner of SiSTEM Tutoring Agency; a former high school math teacher; a recent Master's in Statistics degree holder; and a current data analyst. If you are looking to start your own business with only $800 in your pocket, and you are willing to play more than one role in your business, then this is the video for you! F O L L O W P E A R L: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearltheceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-ubaru/ Email: pearl@sistemtutoring.com Website: https://sistemtutoring.com/