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STEM in Stilettos – Empowering Female Founders to Dominate the Digital Market
Release Date: 06/09/2025
STEM in Stilettos – Empowering Female Founders to Dominate the Digital Market
Are you struggling to balance the demands of running a startup with your personal life? Do you find yourself facing burnout and seeking a way to reinvent yourself in both your career and personal journey? Tune in to STEM in Stilettos as Zofia Morales sits down with Dr. Manisha Ghimire, an internal medicine physician turned founder of Momkinz, to discuss her inspiring journey through postpartum depression, burnout, and career transformation. Learn how Dr. Ghimire navigated unexpected challenges, embraced support, and aligned with her passions to rebuild her life on her own terms. Discover the...
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Are you wondering how to navigate the challenges of being a female tech founder? Why is cultural identity essential to unlocking career success? What does it take to build a movement that transforms careers and communities across the world? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, TEDx speaker and founder of African Women in STEM. Together, they delve into empowering pathways for women to lead and thrive in STEM, the significance of cultural identity in unlocking career success, and the transformative power of building communities that...
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Are you struggling to scale your business and feeling overwhelmed by operational chaos? Do you find yourself hesitant to bring in operational support, fearing the cost of delay? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join host Zofia Morales as she dives into a transformative conversation with Kristin Ginter, the Wizard of O.P.S. and founder of ATXponential, to uncover the unseen operational moves that can help female founders optimize and scale sustainably. From the real cost of doing it all yourself to the delegation traps that stall growth, Kristin shares practical frameworks,...
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Are you a female founder grappling with the challenges of scaling your business, staying true to your mission, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with the remarkable Dr. Andi Simon, founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, to explore her inspiring odyssey from corporate anthropology to successful entrepreneurship. Discover the pivotal strategies, the power of mentorship, and the vision for a future where women thrive as business leaders in a candid conversation filled with actionable insights and empowering advice....
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Are you struggling to maintain a balance between personal fulfillment and career success? Do you seek empowerment and authenticity in navigating the challenges of the business world? Join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Toni Rebic, creator of TrueSelf Psychology, to delve into how aligning with your true self can unlock your full potential in business. Discover how aligning with your authentic self can enhance leadership, decision-making, and resilience, while effectively managing stress, imposter syndrome, and burnout. Tune in to learn the principles of TrueSelf Psychology that can...
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Are you struggling to find the right mentors to guide you in your entrepreneurial journey? Do you feel daunted by the challenges women face in the business world? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join host Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Veronica Riccio, the founder of Hedgwork. Veronica shares her insights on the power of mentorship, the realities of entrepreneurship, and building high-performing teams. Discover practical advice for women transitioning into entrepreneurship and unravel common myths about starting a business. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or...
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Do you struggle to balance your professional success with personal health and well-being, as a female tech founder? Join Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she delves into a transformative conversation with Françoise E. Netter, an expert in stress management, resiliency, and trauma. Together, they explore how women in tech can navigate the challenges of stress, trauma, and self-care in the business world. Discover practical strategies to integrate self-care, stress management, and resilience into your entrepreneurial journey for sustainable success and well-being....
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Imagine being a female tech founder facing challenges in the male-dominated tech industry, struggling to find balance between work and personal life, battling imposter syndrome, and feeling isolated without a support system. You might be asking yourself: How can I navigate these tough challenges and empower myself to thrive as an entrepreneur? What strategies can help me overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome while striving for success? In this upcoming episode of "STEM in Stilettos," host Zofia Morales sits down with Vandana Puranik, an influential figure in the tech industry with...
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Are you a female founder struggling with funding and resources? What strategies can help you thrive in a male-dominated tech industry? How can STEM education and technical expertise empower your journey? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Rosie Pongracz, a C-suite executive and engineer turned marketer with a passion for STEM education and diversity in tech. Rosie shares her inspiring journey of building companies, launching products, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive success. She discusses how technical marketing plays a crucial role in...
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Do you ever feel like you need to check your feminine side at the door when you go into the office? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she chats with Whitney Walker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, about actually being a woman in male dominated industries. Discover how embracing your feminine side can empower you to lead boldly in the digital market, and why it's crucial for you as a woman to have a predominant place in business and tech sectors. Whitney will share her insights on the future of women in tech and how you can effectively affect change and move forward to...
info_outlineAre you wondering how to navigate the challenges of being a female tech founder? Why is cultural identity essential to unlocking career success? What does it take to build a movement that transforms careers and communities across the world?
In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, TEDx speaker and founder of African Women in STEM. Together, they delve into empowering pathways for women to lead and thrive in STEM, the significance of cultural identity in unlocking career success, and the transformative power of building communities that support women globally. Adaeze shares the mission and vision behind African Women in STEM and reflects on the inspiration behind her TEDx talk.
Tune in to discover how leadership, cultural inclusion, and strong communities can unlock success for women in STEM and inspire them to maximize their potential and thrive in their careers.
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Guest Bio:
Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya is a TEDx speaker and founder of African Women in STEM, an organization empowering African women globally in STEM fields. With two decades of experience in engineering and energy, she has managed projects worth over half a billion dollars.
As a catalyst for change, Adaeze speaks powerfully about leadership, cultural inclusion, and community building. Her TEDx Talk challenges professionals to embrace their cultural identity as a key to innovation. Through her Leadership Development Program, she helps women in STEM design careers aligned with their values to maximize their potential.
Adaeze has been featured in the San Francisco Examiner as one of 10 leading voices shaping the future of their industry. She was named Black Leaders Worldwide Top Leader of 2024 and is a 2025 Women Changing the World Global Awards winner.
Connect with Adaeze Here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanWomeninSTEM/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/
Opt-in: https://link.africanwomeninstem.com/community
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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