STEM in Stilettos – Empowering Female Founders to Dominate the Digital Market

Are you building your expertise but not the relationships that can open doors? What if networking isn't about collecting contacts, but building relationships with purpose? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales talks with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, Leadership & Strategy Coach, TEDx Speaker, and founder of African Women in STEM, about the relationship capital that creates access, advocacy, influence, and opportunity. They explore why accomplished women sometimes struggle with networ

Are you dealing with a client who constantly crosses boundaries? Wondering when it's time to stop fixing the relationship and simply let them go? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales talks with Haley Lynn Gray, founder of Intuitive Biz Solutions, about knowing when a client has become too costly to keep. They unpack red flags like unrealistic expectations, scope creep, late payments, abusive behavior, and clients who drain your team and resources. Discover how clear contracts, st

What does it take to stay ahead in technology for more than 30 years? And how do you keep reinventing yourself as the industry changes around you? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Medha Parlikar, CEO and CoFounder of Verq and one of the leading women in blockchain. From building computers in her basement in the 1980s to launching the Casper blockchain and working across SaaS, AI, big data, and health technology, Medha shares the twists and turning points behind

Are you a female founder struggling to distill your decades of experience into a cohesive narrative or figure out how to balance ethics with digital storytelling? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos for a riveting discussion with Katherine Tuominen, a marketing strategist and founder of CatalystBrand Strategy. They will dive into the art of storytelling in an AI-driven world, uncovering the secrets to impactful brand narratives and ethical marketing strategies. In this episode, Katherine T

Have you ever doubted your own instincts or wondered how smart, capable women can end up trapped in toxic situations? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Dr. Lisa Turner, a PhD engineer and creator of forensic AI tools that expose invisible patterns of coercive control. Lisa reveals why intelligence and empathy don't always protect women from manipulation, how grooming patterns show up in relationships and workplaces, and how AI can help make those patterns visibl

Are you a female founder in tech facing the dilemma of whether to make a mid-career shift but unsure where to start? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about your next steps in the fast-paced tech industry? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Laurie Swanson, career coach and founder of InspiHER Tech, to explore strategies for navigating mid-career transitions in tech and leveraging your experience to thrive in the digital market. Discover how to recognize the signs that you

Are you doing the work, taking on more responsibility, and still wondering why you're not being recognized as a leader? Are you waiting to be noticed instead of stepping forward and claiming your authority? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with leadership coach and People & Culture expert Shirley Sutton to unpack the gap between doing leadership and being recognized for it. Shirley shares why talented women - especially in STEM and tech—can get overlooked despite th

Are you a female tech founder feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating the male-dominated tech industry and balancing work and personal life? Join Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she sits down with Cintia Arnhoffer, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, to discuss her journey of leaving Europe to build a business in Dubai and the realities of living and working as a woman in the Middle East. Learn about the transition from employee to entrepreneur, the misconceptions about Dubai, and p

Are you struggling to decipher if it's time to make a career move? Wondering how to navigate the signs that indicate it's time to leave a job? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Dinah Davis, founder of Code Like a Girl, as they delve into the crucial decision-making process of knowing when it's time to move on from a job. Gain insights from Dinah's two decades in tech and learn about the three key criteria she used to make that critical

Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, juggling the demands of leadership in the tech industry with your personal life? Do you struggle to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself as a successful female leader? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," Zofia Morales sits down with leadership coach Brittany Canaski to explore why burnout is common among high-achieving women and how to prevent it. From understanding the difference between stress and burnout to practical strategies for protecti

Struggling with Balancing Career Paths? Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a global tech executive to a biotech beauty pioneer? How do you navigate the competitive health and beauty market while staying true to your vision? In this special episode, Zofia Morales sits down with Jasmin El Kordi, the Co-Founder and CEO of MBLue Labs, to uncover the secrets behind her transition and success. Jasmin shares her fascinating journey, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained whe

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, overlooked, or disconnected from your purpose? Have you struggled to find a balance between growing your business and taking care of yourself? In a world where success can sometimes feel like it comes at a personal cost, Nia Luckey, a cybersecurity leader, speaker, and author, joins Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" to share her journey of shaping trust, resilience, and human connection in the digital age. Drawing from her military background and cybersecurity ex