{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Big Sisters in STEM","title":"Making an impact, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to conform","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/48ac3f4b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2777,"description":"It’s our final episode of season one, and we’re going out with a bang! Delving into the dimension of supercars and laundry detergents designed for NASA, Jasmine (she/her) is joined by University of Manchester alumni Ella Podmore MBE (she/her) and Chemical Engineering student Shree Kumaresan (she/her).Challenging the expectation that women in engineering must have been raised with a spanner in their hand, Ella argues that it’s actually a brave choice to remain a “girl’s girl” in a masculine space. Together, we talk about subverting expectations and how it’s okay if you haven’t got imposter syndrome all figured out yet… after all, who does?As Shree prepares to enter her industrial placement this Summer, she opens up on how it feels to be intimidated by the idea of entering new spaces, but also excited. It’s all about embracing our evolution – in our education, career, and ourselves!So for the final time this season, put your headphones on, get comfy, and join us as we sit down and share our stories, perspectives, and have a good old laugh too. If you thought you didn’t have sisters to turn to for advice, yes you do.____Follow us on Instagram: @bigsistersinstemWatch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cd6_IlETQ2A· About the guestsWhere do we begin when it comes to introducing Ella Podmore MBE (she/her)? Previous IET Woman Engineer of the Year, Senior Materials Engineer at McLaren, MBE holder, and of course, Manchester alum (!) – Ella is virtually famous back here on the campus she once studied at. Today we talk about the cutting-edge work Ella is working on not only as an Engineer, but also in engaging with the wider community and nurturing upcoming young voices in the field too. As we traverse imposter syndrome, being a ‘girl’s girl’ in a traditionally masculine field, and finding your voice, we come to know Ella as both an inspiration and a truly supportive voice.Be it winning writing competitions, learning new languages, or approaching STEM a little...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p1B0d6QvDzG6j1v0uHmx-ToHu6Lmc9wq6Mv2YytatuQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zN2U5/ZjI2OGI3ZTYyMDFm/OWNhY2JiY2NkNzUx/ZGExZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}