All Ears on Her

Episode 4: The Village and the Voyager with Lisa German

Make sure to follow us on Spotify! In this episode, hosts Anusha Abdulla and Iqra Abdullah talk with Lisa Ruth Tunstall German, a veteran, global traveler, and lifelong learner who has dedicated her life to service and community. In this episode, we discuss: * The Burdette Street Village: Growing up in a multi-generational home where "any and everybody" had a role in shaping her identity and the importance of emulating that village concept wherever she lives. * The "Three S’s" of Integration: Her experience as the only female student of color at Dana College, where she navigated the triangle of being "shocked, scared, and choosing to stay" to earn her education. * A Masterclass in Versatility: How she balanced roles as a military spouse, mother, and professional, earning multiple degrees in sociology, criminal justice, and military science while moving across seven different states. * The Technical Writing Pivot: Her shift into the Department of Energy, where she managed National Innovation Workshops and used her love of writing to recruit people into technology transfer programs. * A Global Perspective on Success: Why Lisa believes success is an open-ended, lifelong pursuit of learning and why she feels we haven't achieved it as long as global inequalities exist. Resources: * Full Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/all-ears-on-her/episodes-and-transcripts/episode-4?authuser=1] * Susan Buffett Foundation [https://buffettscholarships.org/] * Join the Village [https://allearsonherpodcast.eo.page/ghy7y]

Episode 3: Structures, Standards, and Space Stations with Alejandra Barragan

TRANSCRIPT [https://sites.google.com/view/all-ears-on-her/episodes-and-transcripts/episode-3?authuser=1] In this episode, hosts Anusha Abdulla and Iqra Abdullah talk with Alejandra, a Senior Quality Engineer at Axiom Space currently on-site at Thales Alenia Space in Italy. afety of hardware humans will use to orbit the Earth. In this episode, we discuss: * The Production Floor "Crash Course": Learning to gain respect in male-dominated industries by "driving the forklift" and showing you can do the job. * The Human Factor: Why Alejandra moved from heavy industry to a Master’s in Bioengineering at Rice University to work on projects that directly better human life. * Life in Italy: Navigating cultural differences, language barriers, and the unique role of being the "customer spy" on a global manufacturing team. * Spaceflight Windows: The terrifying and rewarding responsibility of signing off on the glass and acrylic panels that protect astronauts from space debris. * A New Definition of Success: Why "scaling the organizational ladder" isn't the only way to win in your career. Note: As Alejandra joined us live from Italy, the audio quality reflects the international connection. A full transcript is provided in the link below for easy following. Resources: * Full Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/all-ears-on-her/episodes-and-transcripts/episode-3?authuser=1] * Alejandra Barragán [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandra-barragan-46b2936b/] * Axiom Space [https://www.axiomspace.com/] * Join the Village [https://allearsonherpodcast.eo.page/ghy7y]

Episode 2: The Power to Pivot with Lizet Casas

In this episode of All Ears On Her, hosts Anusha Abdulla and Iqra Abdullah dive into the beauty of the "non-linear" career path. We are joined by Lizet Casas, Senior Program Manager at UTSA’s brand-new College of AI, Cyber, and Computing, to discuss how she transitioned from a background in Psychology and Educational Leadership to leading at the forefront of tech. Highlights include: * The Power of Translation: How Lizet uses her "superpower" to bridge the gap between social services and data science. * Real-World Impact: A look at the H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars and how they solve community problems with data. * Career Pivoting: Advice for women and students navigating "technical" spaces with non-traditional backgrounds. Links Mentioned in the Show: * UTSA College of AI, Cyber, and Computing [https://caicc.utsa.edu/] * H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars Program [https://caicc.utsa.edu/community_scholars/] * Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizet-r-casas/] Go Runners!

Episode 1: Success & Suffering with Kelinda Shen

"Greatness isn’t born from talent, but from the grit of women who refuse to quit." Welcome to the debut episode of All Ears On Her, a space dedicated to the raw, real, and restorative stories of women navigating their careers. In this kickoff episode, we are joined by the powerhouse Kelinda Shen. A recent Biomedical Engineering graduate with a concentration in nanotechnology and bioimaging, Kelinda is now a first-year medical student on her way to becoming a foot and ankle surgeon. Kelinda’s story is a masterclass in the "pivot." She discusses moving from the male-dominated engineering field to the high-stakes world of surgery. She breaks down the "drinking from a water hose" reality of med school, her unique perspective on why failure is just a mindset, and the deep-rooted inspiration she draws from her 94-year-old grandmother, who is still a practicing OB-GYN. Whether you are a student feeling the weight of the job market, a professional considering a total career 180, or someone who needs a reminder that you aren't "behind"—you’re just on your way—this episode is for you. Connect with us:Follow All Ears On Her on Spotify and Instagram @AllEarsOnHerPodcast to join our community of women empowering women. Success is the peace of mind in knowing you did your very best, no matter the outcome.