Thu, 21 May 2026 05:41:08 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896429 en-us © 2026 Her Incredible Mind yes 76170089-69b7-5ce5-9389-368d4a1dd006 Her Incredible Mind episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Her Incredible Mind https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0j989rmc72xyqq2fzin27j6qe34k?.jpg Brianna @ Rubrik Meet Brianna Odom, Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Rubrik, Inc.! Brianna is a passionate, smart and driven advocate for diversity in the workplace. She focuses on everyone being their authentic self, knowing your value and creating a culture of acceptance. Her journey focused on her ability to create a life where your personal values align with your professional career. We love her honest, open and focused perspective on her career and the value she adds every day. “I wanted to work at a company that wanted to have the conversation’s.” - Brianna Odom. Her Incredible Mind says a big thank you to Brianna for our conversation.

]]> Meet Brianna Odom, Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Rubrik, Inc.! Brianna is a passionate, smart and driven advocate for diversity in the workplace. She focuses on everyone being their authentic self, knowing your value and creating a culture of acceptance. Her journey focused on her ability to create a life where your personal values align with your professional career. We love her honest, open and focused perspective on her career and the value she adds every day. “I wanted to work at a company that wanted to have the conversation’s.” - Brianna Odom. Her Incredible Mind says a big thank you to Brianna for our conversation.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-10664317 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400 1685 full false Kara @ Stavvy Meet Kara Banosian of Stavvy! It was a pleasure to interview Kara on Her Incredible Mind and learn about her career path. At Stavvy, Kara and her team are changing the landscape of lending. A group of disruptive pioneers in lending who are focused on "creating a world in which there is more accessibility." Kara speaks passionately about her career journey and how being in the moment can define your path. Not every job is ideal, but what you learn from the experience will guide you and help you define your path. Thanks, Kara, for sharing your journey with us. We love your honest, passionate and supportive leadership style.

]]> Meet Kara Banosian of Stavvy! It was a pleasure to interview Kara on Her Incredible Mind and learn about her career path. At Stavvy, Kara and her team are changing the landscape of lending. A group of disruptive pioneers in lending who are focused on "creating a world in which there is more accessibility." Kara speaks passionately about her career journey and how being in the moment can define your path. Not every job is ideal, but what you learn from the experience will guide you and help you define your path. Thanks, Kara, for sharing your journey with us. We love your honest, passionate and supportive leadership style.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-10460244 Mon, 23 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400 1488 full false Stacey @ Rubrik Meet Stacey Strausberg of Rubrik, Inc. Stacey is a genuine leader; she brings passion, integrity, and trust to her role as a Presales Engineer. Stacey has focused on the customer throughout her career, putting the relationship first and creating a map for success. Her honesty and willingness to tell her story as a woman in technology is inspiring. Thank you, Stacey for sharing your journey; it was definitely a pleasure. 

]]> Meet Stacey Strausberg of Rubrik, Inc. Stacey is a genuine leader; she brings passion, integrity, and trust to her role as a Presales Engineer. Stacey has focused on the customer throughout her career, putting the relationship first and creating a map for success. Her honesty and willingness to tell her story as a woman in technology is inspiring. Thank you, Stacey for sharing your journey; it was definitely a pleasure. 

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-10460279 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1163 full false Karen @ Community Action Partnership WIC Program Nutritionist Supervisor at WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). Karen's discussion of how focusing on stepping back and listening provides great insight into how listening can be a powerful tool in your career. She explains the impact of "listening to understand". In her career journey, Karen highlights that "you don't have to pick one thing and that is it." Thank you Karen and Gayle for such a great interview.

]]> Nutritionist Supervisor at WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). Karen's discussion of how focusing on stepping back and listening provides great insight into how listening can be a powerful tool in your career. She explains the impact of "listening to understand". In her career journey, Karen highlights that "you don't have to pick one thing and that is it." Thank you Karen and Gayle for such a great interview.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-10460157 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1365 full false Marie @ PTC Therapeutics Marie is the Senior Marketing Director at PTC Therapeutics, a US pharmaceutical company focused on the development of orally administered small molecule drugs and gene therapy which regulate gene expression by targeting post-transcriptional control mechanisms in orphan diseases.

]]> Marie is the Senior Marketing Director at PTC Therapeutics, a US pharmaceutical company focused on the development of orally administered small molecule drugs and gene therapy which regulate gene expression by targeting post-transcriptional control mechanisms in orphan diseases.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-10091311 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1034 full false Nan @ Program & Project Manager Nan is a Program & Project manager, and recent graduate of Northeastern University.  Tune in to hear about her career journey that began in hospitality and transitioned into STEM.  Nan reminds us that we can always change directions in life if it means following our dreams.

]]> Nan is a Program & Project manager, and recent graduate of Northeastern University.  Tune in to hear about her career journey that began in hospitality and transitioned into STEM.  Nan reminds us that we can always change directions in life if it means following our dreams.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-10025737 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1058 full false Katie @ Salesforce Katie's interview includes her tremendous focus on leading with the Salesforce organization by listening to feedback from clients and working with her Salesforce team to "put plans into action". There is a high likelihood that her planning skills came from her career as a pilot in the United States Marine Corps and being the first female pilot for US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels. Her focus is on life experience and how we can support women in their careers and make changes in their careers. Thank you Katie for your service and we love your journey!

]]> Katie's interview includes her tremendous focus on leading with the Salesforce organization by listening to feedback from clients and working with her Salesforce team to "put plans into action". There is a high likelihood that her planning skills came from her career as a pilot in the United States Marine Corps and being the first female pilot for US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels. Her focus is on life experience and how we can support women in their careers and make changes in their careers. Thank you Katie for your service and we love your journey!

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9869569 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1299 full false Liz @ Olaris Liz takes us through her journey that includes fashion and precision diagnostics. As CEO of Olaris, Inc, Liz speaks about learning from previous patient experiences and the value of the data. What can we learn from both good and bad experiences? Liz is honest, open, courageous, and encouraging. We thank Liz for being part of Her Incredible Mind and for your "I'm just going to go out and do this" attitude.

]]> Liz takes us through her journey that includes fashion and precision diagnostics. As CEO of Olaris, Inc, Liz speaks about learning from previous patient experiences and the value of the data. What can we learn from both good and bad experiences? Liz is honest, open, courageous, and encouraging. We thank Liz for being part of Her Incredible Mind and for your "I'm just going to go out and do this" attitude.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9869549 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1030 full false Alicia @ Gartner Meet Alicia Larkin,  the regional Vice President at Gartner;  a technology research and consulting company.  She runs the Northeast sales division focusing on pre revenue startups through 250 million software vendors.  

]]> Meet Alicia Larkin,  the regional Vice President at Gartner;  a technology research and consulting company.  She runs the Northeast sales division focusing on pre revenue startups through 250 million software vendors.  

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9822037 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 1123 full false Kinnari @ PwC Kinnari is a manager at PwC, working full time in mergers and acquisitions. Tune in to hear her journey and how she got to where she is today!

]]> Kinnari is a manager at PwC, working full time in mergers and acquisitions. Tune in to hear her journey and how she got to where she is today!

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9822036 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 620 full false Veronica @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute Veronica works in change management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.  Tune in to hear about her journey in the ever-changing world of technology!

]]> Veronica works in change management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.  Tune in to hear about her journey in the ever-changing world of technology!

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9822035 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 1481 full false Susana @ Silicon Valley Bank Susana is the Director, Relationship Advisors @ Silicon Valley Bank - one of the largest banks in the United States.  Tune in to hear about her struggles as a woman in the workplace, and the obstacles she's had to overcome;  leading her to success in the banking industry. 

]]> Susana is the Director, Relationship Advisors @ Silicon Valley Bank - one of the largest banks in the United States.  Tune in to hear about her struggles as a woman in the workplace, and the obstacles she's had to overcome;  leading her to success in the banking industry. 

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9822033 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 1965 full false Lynne @ Rapid 7 Lynne is a Growth Development & Programs Manager at Rapid7.  She provides insight into those times when you know about the "risk" but you also know you need to believe in yourself.  She also speaks about aligning yourself with good mentors, taking chances, being committed, and focusing on learning at all levels.  Tune in to hear some of the obstacles Lynne has faced, and the advice she would give to young women following in her footsteps.  

"Be patient, be kind, believe in yourself".

]]> Lynne is a Growth Development & Programs Manager at Rapid7.  She provides insight into those times when you know about the "risk" but you also know you need to believe in yourself.  She also speaks about aligning yourself with good mentors, taking chances, being committed, and focusing on learning at all levels.  Tune in to hear some of the obstacles Lynne has faced, and the advice she would give to young women following in her footsteps.  

"Be patient, be kind, believe in yourself".

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9822030 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 1156 full false Patty @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute Patty is the CIO at Worcester Polytechnic Institute - tune in to hear about her incredible career evolution!

]]> Patty is the CIO at Worcester Polytechnic Institute - tune in to hear about her incredible career evolution!

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9803507 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 911 full false Jennifer @ JN Kierce Build & Design and Cuddy Brothers, Inc. & U.S. Navy Veteran Jennifer is a home designer, general contractor, project manager AND U.S. Navy Veteran.  Tune in to hear her how her career started in the Navy, and the path it created for her. We appreciate Jennifer taking the time to do this interview with us and are grateful for her service!

]]> Jennifer is a home designer, general contractor, project manager AND U.S. Navy Veteran.  Tune in to hear her how her career started in the Navy, and the path it created for her. We appreciate Jennifer taking the time to do this interview with us and are grateful for her service!

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9803504 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 882 full false Lisa @ Speech Pathology & U.S. Air Force Veteran Check out Lisa Lamoureux, a speech pathologist, and United States Air Force Veteran. Lisa takes us through her career journey that began with her service in the USAF and how she benefited from her time in the military. Along the way, she tells us about her passion for helping others and how she landed in her career as a Speech Pathologist.

]]> Check out Lisa Lamoureux, a speech pathologist, and United States Air Force Veteran. Lisa takes us through her career journey that began with her service in the USAF and how she benefited from her time in the military. Along the way, she tells us about her passion for helping others and how she landed in her career as a Speech Pathologist.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9803484 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1026 full false Daniella @ Retail Business Services Daniella is a manager for Research & Partnerships @ Retail Business Services.  Check out her interview where Daniella highlights the digital innovation she and her team are creating and implementing for retailers! Daniella eloquently and sincerely speaks about leadership at all levels. She is a leader because she has had the opportunity to work with other leaders that she admired and learned from. Pass it forward! 

]]> Daniella is a manager for Research & Partnerships @ Retail Business Services.  Check out her interview where Daniella highlights the digital innovation she and her team are creating and implementing for retailers! Daniella eloquently and sincerely speaks about leadership at all levels. She is a leader because she has had the opportunity to work with other leaders that she admired and learned from. Pass it forward! 

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9803473 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 711 full false Deb @ Everbridge Everbridge is a global software company that provides enterprise software applications that automate and accelerate organizations’ operational response to critical events. As an Enterprise IT & Business Operations Leader, Deb is focused on providing state-of-the-art services that allow Everbridge to Keep People Safe and Businesses Running. Her focus on leadership, security, and operations is exceptional.  Deb talks about the value of operations, the dedication to an overall corporate vision, and the path she took to be a specialist in security.

]]> Everbridge is a global software company that provides enterprise software applications that automate and accelerate organizations’ operational response to critical events. As an Enterprise IT & Business Operations Leader, Deb is focused on providing state-of-the-art services that allow Everbridge to Keep People Safe and Businesses Running. Her focus on leadership, security, and operations is exceptional.  Deb talks about the value of operations, the dedication to an overall corporate vision, and the path she took to be a specialist in security.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710161 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1528 full false Allyson @ Haley & Aldrich Allyson is a Geotechnical Engineer at Haley & Aldrich, an environmental engineering design and consultation services provider. Tune in to hear her journey and how she became so passionate about engineering.

]]> Allyson is a Geotechnical Engineer at Haley & Aldrich, an environmental engineering design and consultation services provider. Tune in to hear her journey and how she became so passionate about engineering.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710136 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500 668 full false Gayle @ LGC Gayle is a Senior Director of IT at LGC -  a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Gayle shared her journey as an IT Leader while also discussing the challenges of promoting internal candidates; or hiring an external candidate.  It was a pleasure to interview Gayle, and we appreciate her taking the time to tell her story.

]]> Gayle is a Senior Director of IT at LGC -  a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Gayle shared her journey as an IT Leader while also discussing the challenges of promoting internal candidates; or hiring an external candidate.  It was a pleasure to interview Gayle, and we appreciate her taking the time to tell her story.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710079 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1204 full false Cate Fagan @ Her Incredible Mind Meet the founder of Her Incredible Mind! Cate is a former CIO with over 25 years of technology and leadership experience in life sciences. Tune in to hear Cate discuss the evolution of her career,  and the hard lessons she's learned along the way.

]]> Meet the founder of Her Incredible Mind! Cate is a former CIO with over 25 years of technology and leadership experience in life sciences. Tune in to hear Cate discuss the evolution of her career,  and the hard lessons she's learned along the way.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710067 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1250 full false Natalie @ Glance Networks Natalie is the the Principal Information Engineer @ Glance Networks.  She teaches us the importance of user experience, and the Arts in STEAM-related roles.  Natalie's passion for the best experience for the client shines through, and she also took a chance on Her Incredible Mind by being one of the first interviews we did! Thank you Natalie for leading the way and sharing your story!

]]> Natalie is the the Principal Information Engineer @ Glance Networks.  She teaches us the importance of user experience, and the Arts in STEAM-related roles.  Natalie's passion for the best experience for the client shines through, and she also took a chance on Her Incredible Mind by being one of the first interviews we did! Thank you Natalie for leading the way and sharing your story!

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710056 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 690 full false Tina @ Cognizant Tina is a Corporate Attorney @ Cognizant;  a global IT services provider.  She understands that many legal teams are now the "keepers of the data" and "intellectual property guardians." Technology is global, and she works with both US and international regulations daily. Tina talks about her journey from a small company to a larger organization; and how her role has evolved over the years. Tina is a true champion for legal and technology by ensuring that everyone's work has the value and attention that it deserves.

]]> Tina is a Corporate Attorney @ Cognizant;  a global IT services provider.  She understands that many legal teams are now the "keepers of the data" and "intellectual property guardians." Technology is global, and she works with both US and international regulations daily. Tina talks about her journey from a small company to a larger organization; and how her role has evolved over the years. Tina is a true champion for legal and technology by ensuring that everyone's work has the value and attention that it deserves.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710043 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1107 full false Pamela @ Blue Prism Pamela works with Fortune 500 organizations that are transforming their business with metaphorical software robots and artificial intelligence.  Tune in to hear how Pamela went from becoming a teacher in Boston to collaborating with commercial leaders on their mission critical priorities across the globe.

]]> Pamela works with Fortune 500 organizations that are transforming their business with metaphorical software robots and artificial intelligence.  Tune in to hear how Pamela went from becoming a teacher in Boston to collaborating with commercial leaders on their mission critical priorities across the globe.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710035 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1072 full false Sarah @ Section 32  Meet Sarah Larson from Section 32! Sarah brings her passion for life sciences and technology to her role as Chief People Officer every day. Her focus on the mission of life sciences combined with her love of technology has given her the "best of both worlds". Sarah is passionate about STEAM education and we are lucky to have her as a Board Member at Her Incredible Mind. 

]]>  Meet Sarah Larson from Section 32! Sarah brings her passion for life sciences and technology to her role as Chief People Officer every day. Her focus on the mission of life sciences combined with her love of technology has given her the "best of both worlds". Sarah is passionate about STEAM education and we are lucky to have her as a Board Member at Her Incredible Mind. 

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9710028 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 762 full false Simone @ Xingu Health Simone is the CEO & Co-Founder of Xingu Health,  where the mission is to create a world where access to health has no limitation.  Tune in to hear the about her decision to leave a high paying job to pursue her passions that ultimately led to the creation of Xingu.

]]> Simone is the CEO & Co-Founder of Xingu Health,  where the mission is to create a world where access to health has no limitation.  Tune in to hear the about her decision to leave a high paying job to pursue her passions that ultimately led to the creation of Xingu.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9676453 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1252 1 4 full false Christabel @ Microsoft Christabel has been with Microsoft for almost 20 years; formerly a Novell engineer, with her current role being a modern workplace specialist.  Tune in to hear how Christabel got hooked on IT at a very young age, and some of the obstacles she has faced as a transgender woman in the industry.

]]> Christabel has been with Microsoft for almost 20 years; formerly a Novell engineer, with her current role being a modern workplace specialist.  Tune in to hear how Christabel got hooked on IT at a very young age, and some of the obstacles she has faced as a transgender woman in the industry.

]]> Her Incredible Mind Buzzsprout-9676421 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:00:00 -0500 937 1 3 full false Juanita @ Retail Business Services Juanita is a user experience & strategy designer at Retail Business Services.  Retail Business Services leverages the scale of local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics.  Tune in to hear how Juanita decided on her role, and the journey she took to get there.

]]> Juanita is a user experience & strategy designer at Retail Business Services.  Retail Business Services leverages the scale of local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics.  Tune in to hear how Juanita decided on her role, and the journey she took to get there.

]]> Her Incredible Mind / Juanita Londono Buzzsprout-9641955 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0500 830 1 2 full false Anisa @ Boston Medical Center Sharing her story with us today is Anisa;  an applications & project analyst at Boston Medical Center, which is one of the largest hospitals in Boston, MA.  Anisa describes some of the obstacles she had overcome,  and the advice she would give to young women trying to follow in her footsteps.

The Her Incredible Mind YouTube channel has invited some of the smartest, passionate, and real women in these fields to tell their stories.  Hopefully, their stories will inspire you or someone you know to pursue a career in STEM.

For more info, please visit us at: www.herincrediblemind.org.

]]> Sharing her story with us today is Anisa;  an applications & project analyst at Boston Medical Center, which is one of the largest hospitals in Boston, MA.  Anisa describes some of the obstacles she had overcome,  and the advice she would give to young women trying to follow in her footsteps.

The Her Incredible Mind YouTube channel has invited some of the smartest, passionate, and real women in these fields to tell their stories.  Hopefully, their stories will inspire you or someone you know to pursue a career in STEM.

For more info, please visit us at: www.herincrediblemind.org.

]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896429/episodes Her Incredible Mind / Anisa Saliaj Buzzsprout-9641833 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0500 893 1 1 full false Katie @ Broad Institute Katie is the Director of IT Operations at Broad Institute, a biomedical and genomic research center located in Cambridge, MA.  Katie discusses what brought her to IT, the adversity she's faced in a male oriented workplace, and overcoming feelings of imposter syndrome.

]]> Katie is the Director of IT Operations at Broad Institute, a biomedical and genomic research center located in Cambridge, MA.  Katie discusses what brought her to IT, the adversity she's faced in a male oriented workplace, and overcoming feelings of imposter syndrome.

]]> Her Incredible Mind / Katie Shakun Buzzsprout-9641816 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0500 893 1 5 full false