Listen "E039: STEM Returners leading the talent comeback with Mark McBride-Wright and Natalie Desty"
Episode Synopsis
Natalie Desty, founder of STEM Returners, joins Mark McBride-Wright to share her inspiring journey of tackling inequality in engineering and creating pathways back into STEM for professionals after career breaks. From leaving a director-level role to launching what many thought was a risky idea, Natalie reveals how she turned personal challenges into a movement that has already helped hundreds of people restart their careers.
In this episode, Natalie and Mark explore the barriers that keep talent out of STEM, the life-changing impact of returner programs, and the importance of inclusive hiring for the future of engineering. With powerful stories of resilience, innovation, and transformation, this conversation shines a light on how STEM Returners is changing lives and redefining opportunity across the sector.
In this episode, Natalie and Mark explore the barriers that keep talent out of STEM, the life-changing impact of returner programs, and the importance of inclusive hiring for the future of engineering. With powerful stories of resilience, innovation, and transformation, this conversation shines a light on how STEM Returners is changing lives and redefining opportunity across the sector.
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