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Episode Synopsis
About the episode:
"If I knew about entrepreneurship or business at an earlier age, where would I actually be now?" On this episode we sit down with Jasmine LeFlore, a visionary leader and advocate for diversity in STEM and business. She is also the amazing woman who asked this powerful question in this episode.
From her early fascination with planes to her current role as the Co-founder and Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, Jasmine shares her inspiring journey of breaking her own barriers and empowering the next generation of STEM, business, and interdisciplinary leaders. We talk about how Jasmine first learned about engineering through planes, her innovation process, challenges of being a woman and woman of color in the STEM field (i.e. the game of Double Jeopardy), and the life-changing impact she is creating with her non-profit Greater Than Tech. We even talk about professional clapbacks!
If you are interested in how pure curiosity can lead you down awesome adventures, overcoming challenges with confidence and grace, and how representation can change the directory of someone's life, then dive into thought-provoking and inspiring conversation with Jasmine.
Timestamps:
01:30: How seeing planes as a young kid got Jasmine started on her path to being an aerospace engineer
08:36: Jasmine's problem-solving process and the importance of understanding root causes while taking into account diverse voices
15:40: Overcoming obstacles as a woman and w woman of color in the field - Double Jeopardy
29:00: Greater Than Tech's mission and impact on empowering students in STEM and business education
35:01: Addressing the gender gap in STEM and the true importance of representation
41:01: We ask Jasmine what is one problem in her industry and what is her hope for change
44:14: Our key takeaways from our conversation with Jasmine
About Jasmine LeFlore:
Recognized as one of the top 50 Women of Influence in Technology by San Diego Business journal, Jasmine LeFlore is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating the next generation of innovative technology leaders by introducing girls and underserved students to immersive educational programs at the intersection of STEM and business. She also works as the Advanced Technology Solutions Lead for Collins Aerospace improving the way the Applied Research and Technology organization approaches investing in emerging technologies. LeFlore grew up in Flint, MI and watched planes take off and land every day from a nearby airport, sparking her initial interest in aerospace studies. She later earned a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, an MSE in Interdisciplinary Engineering (with a Systems Engineering Concentration) from Purdue University, and an MBA from Indiana University.
Learn more about and support Greater Than Tech: https://greaterthantech.org/
Challenge:
Share this episode with a friend who is passionate about diversity in STEM and/or business fields!
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"If I knew about entrepreneurship or business at an earlier age, where would I actually be now?" On this episode we sit down with Jasmine LeFlore, a visionary leader and advocate for diversity in STEM and business. She is also the amazing woman who asked this powerful question in this episode.
From her early fascination with planes to her current role as the Co-founder and Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, Jasmine shares her inspiring journey of breaking her own barriers and empowering the next generation of STEM, business, and interdisciplinary leaders. We talk about how Jasmine first learned about engineering through planes, her innovation process, challenges of being a woman and woman of color in the STEM field (i.e. the game of Double Jeopardy), and the life-changing impact she is creating with her non-profit Greater Than Tech. We even talk about professional clapbacks!
If you are interested in how pure curiosity can lead you down awesome adventures, overcoming challenges with confidence and grace, and how representation can change the directory of someone's life, then dive into thought-provoking and inspiring conversation with Jasmine.
Timestamps:
01:30: How seeing planes as a young kid got Jasmine started on her path to being an aerospace engineer
08:36: Jasmine's problem-solving process and the importance of understanding root causes while taking into account diverse voices
15:40: Overcoming obstacles as a woman and w woman of color in the field - Double Jeopardy
29:00: Greater Than Tech's mission and impact on empowering students in STEM and business education
35:01: Addressing the gender gap in STEM and the true importance of representation
41:01: We ask Jasmine what is one problem in her industry and what is her hope for change
44:14: Our key takeaways from our conversation with Jasmine
About Jasmine LeFlore:
Recognized as one of the top 50 Women of Influence in Technology by San Diego Business journal, Jasmine LeFlore is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating the next generation of innovative technology leaders by introducing girls and underserved students to immersive educational programs at the intersection of STEM and business. She also works as the Advanced Technology Solutions Lead for Collins Aerospace improving the way the Applied Research and Technology organization approaches investing in emerging technologies. LeFlore grew up in Flint, MI and watched planes take off and land every day from a nearby airport, sparking her initial interest in aerospace studies. She later earned a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, an MSE in Interdisciplinary Engineering (with a Systems Engineering Concentration) from Purdue University, and an MBA from Indiana University.
Learn more about and support Greater Than Tech: https://greaterthantech.org/
Challenge:
Share this episode with a friend who is passionate about diversity in STEM and/or business fields!
Connect with Us:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @styledbyscienceceos
Subscribe to our podcast on your preferred platform!
Cloeco - https://cloeco.com/
Hangio - https://shophangio.com/
Enjoyed this Episode? Share it with a friend!
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