Young Women In Tech - STEM (Episode 77)

02/12/25 • 34 min

Meet Punya Singh, a powerhouse data engineering leader managing 22 engineers, whose journey from neuroscience PhD to tech leadership illuminates the path for women in male-dominated STEM fields. Join host Fatima Bey and Punya for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers and claiming your space in technology.

Through authentic leadership insights and real-world experiences, this empowering episode reveals proven strategies for women's success in tech.

This career-changing episode explores:

Navigating tech leadership as a woman in a male-dominated field
Balancing motherhood with high-powered tech careers
Breaking through imposter syndrome and salary negotiation barriers
Creating supportive networks for women in STEM
Starting women in tech initiatives that drive real change
Essential insights for young women entering STEM careers
Global perspectives on women in technology
Building confidence and setting boundaries in tech careers
Choosing supportive partners for career success

Perfect for: Young women considering STEM careers, female tech professionals seeking advancement, parents guiding daughters toward STEM, tech industry leaders focused on diversity, career counselors, women in leadership positions, and anyone interested in closing the gender gap in technology. Plus: Critical insights about creating inclusive tech workplaces and empowering the next generation of women in STEM.

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Through authentic leadership insights and real-world experiences, this empowering episode reveals proven strategies for women's success in tech.

This career-changing episode explores:

Navigating tech leadership as a woman in a male-dominated field
Balancing motherhood with high-powered tech careers
Breaking through imposter syndrome and salary negotiation barriers
Creating supportive networks for women in STEM
Starting women in tech initiatives that drive real change
Essential insights for young women entering STEM careers
Global perspectives on women in technology
Building confidence and setting boundaries in tech careers
Choosing supportive partners for career success

To take a look at Punya Singh's book, please click on the link below.

https://a.co/d/7GFBML4

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MindShift Power Podcast - Young Women In Tech - STEM (Episode 77)

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Fatima Bey: Welcome to Mindshift Power Podcast, the only international podcast focused on teens, connecting young voices and perspectives from around the world. Get ready to explore the issues that matter to today's youth and shape tomorrow's world.
Fatima Bey: I'm your host, Fatima Bey, the Mind Shifter.
Fatima Bey: And welcome, everyone. Today we have with us Poonya Singh. She is from Ontario, Canada.
Fatima Bey: She is a data engineering leader and she has had 14 plus years in the