Summary: From accidentally lighting a lab bench on fire to championing Virginia’s bioscience community, Caron Trumbo’s journey is a masterclass in calm under pressure, empathy, and saying yes to growth. She shares the early-career mistake that rewired her response to crisis, how it made her a better leader, and why scientists and women in STEM in particular win when we ask more questions, make room for mistakes, and keep showing up.Chapters: 00:00 – When the lab literally caught fire03:30 – From freak-out to fix: building crisis composure06:30 – Early mistakes that shaped an empathetic lab leader09:45 – From bench science to ecosystem builder at Virginia Bio13:15 – Standards, empathy, and leading diverse stakeholders16:30 – “Say yes” and learn: stepping into policy & partnerships19:30 – Career pivots for scientists: transfer your skills22:00 – Don’t give up: reframing research and funding pivots24:00 – Give back: mentoring, visibility, and women in scienceHost Alexa Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmpGuest Caron Trumbo: linkedin.com/in/ctrumboExecutive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka

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