Authentically Here – Episode 080

Episode 80 – Authentically Here

Hosts: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen

Guest: Chioma Aso

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Episode Description:

Chioma Aso discusses her journey from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to becoming an influential engineering manager and founder of STEAMDivas Incorporated. She shares insights on grounding, productivity, and STEM education, while challenging conventional narratives around intelligence and confidence. Discover how Chioma empowers young girls through STEM, inspiring the next generation of tech innovators.

Key Takeaways:

• Building Community: Chioma emphasizes the necessity of community and the importance of representation and support networks for women in STEM.

• Cultural Insights: Her transition from Nigeria to the U.S. revealed to her the racial dynamics and systemic challenges faced by Black women in academia and the professional sphere.

• STEAMDivas Initiative: By combining arts and STEM, Chioma’s nonprofit aims to dismantle stereotypes about what kind of careers young girls can pursue.

• Understanding Workplace Dynamics: Chioma discusses the concept of productivity personalities, advocating for recognizing individual strengths within team dynamics to enhance productivity and satisfaction.

• Empowerment through Experience: Chioma highlights how personal experiences have fueled her commitment to empowering the next generation of women in technology and engineering.

Chioma’s Bio:-::

Chioma Aso, the visionary behind STEAMDivas, has diverse expertise spanning Electrical, Software, Robotics and Test Engineering. Her transformative leadership has left an indelible mark on industries such as Space, Gaming, and Manufacturing.

Beyond her technical prowess, Chioma is a published author, offering invaluable insights into productivity personalities and team dynamics in her book, “Unlocking the Team Puzzle.” You can get more details about her books by visiting her Author’s page: https://chiomaaso.com/

As the Founder and President of STEAMDivas, Chioma masterfully melds her technical acumen with an unbridled passion for empowering women in STEM fields. Her approach of fusing hands-on engineering experiences with the expressive power of art embodies the core mission of the organization.

Learn more about STEAMDivas and join in increasing women in tech. https://steamdivas.org/

A true luminary in the world of STEM, she is reshaping industries and championing diversity and inclusion in STEM.