Confidence, exams, and finding your path
#8

Confidence, exams, and finding your path

When you hear someone say "...and then I ate my words", you know it's going to be a good episode. Joining hosts Jasmine (she/her) and Alice (she/her), Modinat (she/her) and Ashika (she/her) chat about the gift of confidence - a sprinkle of which can be the difference between a B and an A*, it turns out. There's also discourse on getting the energy right - finding that delicate balance between work/home, and who fills your cup - as well as how our guests found their path into this wacky and wonderful industry. That's the good, the bad, and the ugly.

We're joined by Modinat, a first year PhD student in Inorganic Chemistry and the baby of her research peers! She really cares about making her craft (making mirrors sounds pretty much like magic) accessible for others on a global scale with her social media, as well through conversations at the kitchen table with her family.

We're lucky enough to have not one, but two fundamental science girlies with us! Ashika (she/her) is a Physics alumni and expert STEM tutor for high-school students all around the world. Aside from getting them the best grades, she is a BIG advocate for emboldening students with critical thinking and a lasting confidence to store in their life-long 'toolkit'.

So, put your headphones on, grab a coffee and get comfy as we share stories, perspectives, and have a good old laugh while we're at it. You thought you didn’t have sisters to turn to for advice? Oh, yes you do.

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Creators and Guests

Alice Stevens
Host
Alice Stevens
As one of five girls, I am a big, middle and younger sister all at once! My professional background is in journalism, so I love storytelling and spotlighting issues that really matter. Being Co-Host, Marketing Lead and Creative Strategist on this podcast is such a joy. Nothing beats when I hear that Big Sisters brings people comfort and community!
Jasmine Luby Barrow
Host
Jasmine Luby Barrow
Big sister by name, big sister by nature! I'm the creator of the Big Sisters in STEM brand, and now fill my time as Co-Host, Producer, Designer, and Campaign Strategist. When I'm not talking about education you can find me painting and writing my novel 👩‍🎨
Kory Stout
Editor
Kory Stout
I am a proud member of the Big Sister's in STEM team. I've worked at The University of Manchester for a decade and I am constantly in awe and inspired by the women who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Science and Engineering.
Nick Parker
Editor
Nick Parker
I’m the resident Big Sisters sound guy, and also help to manage the delivery of the project. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help to establish this community of positive, supportive people, working to help lift each other up.