Episodes

Episode 9:

REST FIRST, RISE NEXT: The Confidence & Clarity Playbook

Bobbie Carlton on Creating Success with Clarity, Confidence & Compassion
Executive coach Bobbie Carlton joins host Abinaya Inbamani in this empowering episode of WIE RISE TOGETHER. Together, they explore how women can rest intentionally, rise purposefully, and show up fully in their careers and lives. Bobbie shares practical insights on visibility, wellness, money mindset, and navigating the emotional load of leadership and family.
This conversation is packed with encouragement, truth, and actionable strategies to help you stay grounded, claim your voice, and set aligned goals. A thoughtful playbook for anyone seeking balance, purpose, and empowered growth.

Episode 8:

The Juggle is Real: Surviving the Challenges of a Dual-Career Couple

Ever wondered how dual-career couples keep it all together when life feels like a high-wire act? Hosted by Geetika Tandon, this episode features Jenifer Castillo Rodriguez, IEEE Region 9 Director and aviation industry leader, and Francisco Carrero, Chair of IEEE MOVE Puerto Rico, chemical engineer, and humanitarian volunteer.

Together, they share candid insights into managing morning chaos, coping with unpredictability, and balancing the invisible mental load while sustaining professional growth and family harmony. Through personal stories and practical tips, this episode offers inspiration and actionable advice for thriving amid the beautiful chaos of work-life integration.

Episode 7:

Tech Unplugged: Spotlighting Women in AI – Career Growth & Future of Artificial Intelligence

In Episode 7 of Tech Unplugged: Spotlighting Women in AI, we dive into the future of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on careers. Our guest, Nimisha Morkonda Gnanasekaran, Director of Data Science at Western Digital and ML/AI Advisory Board Member, shares her inspiring journey from analyst to leadership. She offers practical advice on career growth, mentorship, and how to thrive in a world driven by Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Data Science.
Join host Kelly Onu as we explore:

• Is AI really coming for our jobs?
• How to transition from technical roles to leadership
• Breaking barriers for women in technology
• The importance of bridging business and tech

If you’re passionate about AI trends, women in tech, and career advancement, this episode is a must-listen!

Episode 6:

The Juggle is Real: Surviving the ‘Nester’ Years as a Dual Career Couple

From battle stories of bedtime negotiations to hindsight wisdom on what actually mattered, this episode is a tribute to every parent who’s ever multitasked their way through the madness.
Remember when you could answer work emails, wrangle a toddler, and fold laundry—sometimes all at once? So do we! Join this dynamic couple-turned-survival-guides as they look back (and laugh) at the chaos of raising kids while juggling two careers. This podcast proves that making it through the nester years deserves its own medal—and maybe a podcast, too.
Now that the house is quiet, come relive the madness and find out what they wish they’d known back then.

Guests: Pankaj Sinha, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Geetika Tandon, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting Cloud, AI and Digital.
Host: Dr. Abinaya Inbamani, Corporate Trainer.

Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of real talk.

Episode 5:
STEM Strong: Navigating the Job Market with Confidence

Own Your Worth: A Guide to Confident Career Moves
In the competitive world of STEM, success isn’t just about your skills, it’s about how you present yourself. This episode features an HR expert, Reanette Etzler, who offers a transformative approach to job searching, helping you break through the barriers and own your career. Get ready to turn a simple job hunt into a powerful strategy for building the future you deserve.

Tune in to learn how to become visible, valued, and impactful in your work.

Episode 4:
The PIE Framework: Performance, Image & Exposure for Professionals in STEM

How Can we Use our Presence, Combined with our Image and Exposure, to Build an Authentic Personal Brand?
In this inspiring episode of the IEEE WIE Rise Together podcast, executive coach and former engineer Jahnavi Brenner shares with host Rawan Alghamdi, how the PIE framework can transform the careers of technical professionals.

In this framework, our guest explains how we can use our presence, combined with our image and exposure, to build an authentic personal brand. Jahnavi offers practical strategies for engineers at every stage.

Tune in to learn how to become visible, valued, and impactful in your work.

Episode 3:
Balancing Work and Life in STEM Careers

What Does It Take to Build Boundaries, Prevent Burnout, and Find Balance in STEM?

In this empowering episode of the IEEE WIE Podcast Program, the host, Dr. Abinaya Inbamani, sits down with biotech changemaker Anbumathi to explore one of the most pressing topics in STEM today: work–life balance.
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your STEM journey, this episode offers valuable wisdom on setting boundaries, managing guilt, handling burnout, and building a rhythm that honors both professional ambition and personal well-being.

Episode 2:
Global Perspectives on Women in STEM

What Does It Take for Women to Thrive in STEM Around the World?

Guest Sanyogita Shamsunder, C-Suite Tech & Business Executive and host Geetika Tandon, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting Cloud, AI & Digital, explore the progress, challenges, and inspiring journeys of women around the world who are shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From breaking barriers to building strategies for success, this episode highlights the voices driving change across continents.

Episode 1:
Moms Who Innovate: Balancing STEM Careers and Parenthood

What does it really take to juggle a STEM career and motherhood?

Host Kelly Onu chats with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya and Cassie Leonard about the highs, the challenges, and the wins of innovating while parenting. Full of real stories, fresh insights, and inspiration for women in tech and science.