Brains, Boobs, & Beer Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:10:17 -0400 http://www.brainsboobsbeer.com en-us © 2026 Brains, Boobs, & Beer yes 38982350-8233-516c-bc5e-2a7199236864 Hoppy Heather episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) women in STEM, women who like beer, career women Hoppy Heather https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1wvboh155h5wvchm9d0dmp20jdlc?.jpg Brains, Boobs, & Beer http://www.brainsboobsbeer.com Hoppy Heather Episode 36 - Meet the Plaid Brothers Isaac & Philip! Episode 36 - Meet the Plaid Brothers Isaac & Philip! In this episode, Heather chats with colleagues and cohorts, Isaac & Philip.  The three of them talk about their early nerdery, current chaos, and future hopes.  They enjoy some good brews while learning a little more about each other and offer advice to others in STEM careers.

*Reminder that this podcast is not affiliated with any company or organization. The opinions expressed are those of the host and guest(s).*

References:
Thin Man Brewery - makes the Minky Boodle that Philip drinks
Old Hights Brewery - makes the Buggy Ride that Heather drinks
Blue Moon - Isaac's beer of choice
Firestone Walker
Skunktown Distillery
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt


]]> In this episode, Heather chats with colleagues and cohorts, Isaac & Philip.  The three of them talk about their early nerdery, current chaos, and future hopes.  They enjoy some good brews while learning a little more about each other and offer advice to others in STEM careers.

*Reminder that this podcast is not affiliated with any company or organization. The opinions expressed are those of the host and guest(s).*

References:
Thin Man Brewery - makes the Minky Boodle that Philip drinks
Old Hights Brewery - makes the Buggy Ride that Heather drinks
Blue Moon - Isaac's beer of choice
Firestone Walker
Skunktown Distillery
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt


]]> Hoppy Heather / Isaac and Philip Buzzsprout-12558861 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 4957 nerds, womeninstem, meninstem, beers, science, chemistry, engineering, computers, challenges, opinions 1 36 full true New Nerd in Nine - Maria Telkes New Nerd in Nine - Maria Telkes In this segment, hear the mini biography of Maria Telkes.

Source:
Wikipedia Article

]]> In this segment, hear the mini biography of Maria Telkes.

Source:
Wikipedia Article

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-12094144 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 513 womeninstem, peopleinstem, meninstem, stem, nerds, biophysics, solarpower, desalination 1 36 bonus true Episode 35 - Dr. Ashley is Back! Episode 35 - Dr. Ashley is Back! In this episode, Heather catches up with good friend of the podcast Ashley who has had some AMAZING changes and experiences in her life since the last time they sat down and recorded.  Take a listen and hear how change IS a GREAT thing!

Reminder: this podcast shares the opinions of the host and guest and is not associated with any particular corporation.

]]> In this episode, Heather catches up with good friend of the podcast Ashley who has had some AMAZING changes and experiences in her life since the last time they sat down and recorded.  Take a listen and hear how change IS a GREAT thing!

Reminder: this podcast shares the opinions of the host and guest and is not associated with any particular corporation.

]]> Hoppy Heather / Dr. Ashley Buzzsprout-11591395 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 5098 women in STEM, people in STEM, black in STEM, girls in STEM, hair care, skin care, chemistry, personal care, beauty 1 35 full true Thoughts after the latest SCOTUS decision... Thoughts after the latest SCOTUS decision... Just wanted to take a moment to express and offer some suggestions - especially to the men out there.  The women in your life are probably not ok and they need your help.

Places to get started supporting and advocating for women's health rights:
AbortionFunds.org
PlannedParenthood.org
Keeping Independent Clinics
Bans Off

]]> Just wanted to take a moment to express and offer some suggestions - especially to the men out there.  The women in your life are probably not ok and they need your help.

Places to get started supporting and advocating for women's health rights:
AbortionFunds.org
PlannedParenthood.org
Keeping Independent Clinics
Bans Off

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-10853339 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 522 1 35 bonus true Episode 34 - Meet Attorney Jill, Partner in Her Firm! Episode 34 - Meet Attorney Jill, Partner in Her Firm! In this episode, Heather catches up with her long-time friend, Jill, a partner in a law firm.  Perhaps a bit outside of STEM, but they grew up together. They were in several STEM classes together - although they met in an Industrial Technology or Shop class via a minor mishap.  Listen to Jill talk about her journey to where she is now as an attorney and the lessons she has learned along the way.  She also shares about her husband, a teacher, and a couple of active boys who keep them young and busy!  

]]> In this episode, Heather catches up with her long-time friend, Jill, a partner in a law firm.  Perhaps a bit outside of STEM, but they grew up together. They were in several STEM classes together - although they met in an Industrial Technology or Shop class via a minor mishap.  Listen to Jill talk about her journey to where she is now as an attorney and the lessons she has learned along the way.  She also shares about her husband, a teacher, and a couple of active boys who keep them young and busy!  

]]> Hoppy Heather & Jill Buzzsprout-10448782 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3552 STEM, STEAM, attorney, law firm, partner, nerds, shop class, industrial technology, family, creative, teacher, sports, journalism, color guard, marching band 1 34 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Volcanologist Katia Krafft A New Nerd in Nine: Volcanologist Katia Krafft In this segment, Heather shares the mini bio of Katia Krafft who was a brave daredevil of a volcanologist.  Hear how she pioneered the study of volcanoes alongside her husband Maurice.

Thoughts and prayers go out to all of those impacted by the recent volcanic eruption near Tonga and the subsequent tsunamis.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Isnotofsky
Wikipedia: Katia Krafft

]]> In this segment, Heather shares the mini bio of Katia Krafft who was a brave daredevil of a volcanologist.  Hear how she pioneered the study of volcanoes alongside her husband Maurice.

Thoughts and prayers go out to all of those impacted by the recent volcanic eruption near Tonga and the subsequent tsunamis.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Isnotofsky
Wikipedia: Katia Krafft

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-9891099 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 641 New Nerd in Nine, volcanoes, volcanologist, women in STEM, men in STEM, people in STEM, ecosystem 2 1 bonus true Happy New Year, Nerds! Happy New Year, Nerds! Just wanted to send everyone some love - hope you are all safe, happy, and healthy as we start a new year!

]]> Just wanted to send everyone some love - hope you are all safe, happy, and healthy as we start a new year!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-9890959 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 52 2 0 bonus false A New Nerd in Nine: Joan Beauchamp Procter A New Nerd in Nine: Joan Beauchamp Procter In this installment, hear the mini-biography of renowned zoologist, Joan Procter.  This woman loved amphibians and reptiles and shared her passion at both the British Museum and London Zoo.  She was the creative and technological designer with the architects who built the Reptile House at London Zoo.  Although plagued by chronic illness throughout her young life, she was a forerunner in the idea that enclosures and exhibits should be designed with the well-being and needs of the animals in mind.  She even discovered a new species of lizard, the Peninsula Dragon Lizard.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
Joan Beauchamp Procter - Wikipedia

]]> In this installment, hear the mini-biography of renowned zoologist, Joan Procter.  This woman loved amphibians and reptiles and shared her passion at both the British Museum and London Zoo.  She was the creative and technological designer with the architects who built the Reptile House at London Zoo.  Although plagued by chronic illness throughout her young life, she was a forerunner in the idea that enclosures and exhibits should be designed with the well-being and needs of the animals in mind.  She even discovered a new species of lizard, the Peninsula Dragon Lizard.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
Joan Beauchamp Procter - Wikipedia

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-9166873 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 732 women in STEM, men in STEM, history, biography, zoologist, amphibians, reptiles, Komodo dragon 1 34 bonus false Episode 33 - Meet José, the REAL Bat Man! Episode 33 - Meet José, the REAL Bat Man! In this episode, Heather chats with José, a biologist and Ph.D. student studying all kinds of bats.  Step aside, Hollywood - this is the REAL Bat Man!  Listen to how José was drawn into studying biology and particularly the often misunderstood bats...spoiler alert: it started with many snakes.  He shares how his home country of Nicaragua has a huge diversity of animals, including over 100 species of bats which can range in size from 3 grams/6 inches to 200 grams/3 feet!  Yes, we talk vampire bats as well...surprise, they aren't like Hollywood has made them out to be.

When José isn't studying bats or the New Mexico Jumping Mouse, he enjoys photography and helping educate people about the key role all animals play in an ecosystem.  He is also a beer drinker who is thoroughly enjoying the diversity of brews in the US.

Links from the episode:
José's Instagram for Wildlife Photos
José's Instagram for Astrophotography
José's Flickr Account
Bat Conservation International: Nicaragua
iNaturalist app
eBird
Forest Bathing
Dogfish Head Brewery

]]> In this episode, Heather chats with José, a biologist and Ph.D. student studying all kinds of bats.  Step aside, Hollywood - this is the REAL Bat Man!  Listen to how José was drawn into studying biology and particularly the often misunderstood bats...spoiler alert: it started with many snakes.  He shares how his home country of Nicaragua has a huge diversity of animals, including over 100 species of bats which can range in size from 3 grams/6 inches to 200 grams/3 feet!  Yes, we talk vampire bats as well...surprise, they aren't like Hollywood has made them out to be.

When José isn't studying bats or the New Mexico Jumping Mouse, he enjoys photography and helping educate people about the key role all animals play in an ecosystem.  He is also a beer drinker who is thoroughly enjoying the diversity of brews in the US.

Links from the episode:
José's Instagram for Wildlife Photos
José's Instagram for Astrophotography
José's Flickr Account
Bat Conservation International: Nicaragua
iNaturalist app
eBird
Forest Bathing
Dogfish Head Brewery

]]> Hoppy Heather / Bat Man José Buzzsprout-8953623 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400 4318 nerds, women in STEM, men in STEM, batman, the real bat man, jumping mouse, Nicaragua, New Mexico, forest bathing, snakes, ecosystems, tropical, conservation, bat count, iNaturalist, eBird, beer, Dogfish Head Brewery 1 33 full true Episode 32 - Meet Justin the Life Coach! Episode 32 - Meet Justin the Life Coach! Back from a bit of a break!

Here is an entertaining interview with Heather's coworker in Supply Chain, Justin.  When he isn't tracking logistics and such for personal care products, he is a life coach trying to help inspire people to be their best selves.  He focuses on what the individual needs and emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-love.  In his free time, he enjoys adventures, anime, video games, and building model kits.  He is also one of the most stylish gentlemen the host has the pleasure of knowing - be sure to check out the Instagram announcement for a couple of snapshots.

Links from the episode:
Justin's LinkedIn where you can reach out for coaching information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pippen-2a61a4155/
North Carolina A&T State University: https://www.ncat.edu/#about
Gold Peak Sweet Tea (the best option here in the north): Gold Peak Beverages 

]]> Back from a bit of a break!

Here is an entertaining interview with Heather's coworker in Supply Chain, Justin.  When he isn't tracking logistics and such for personal care products, he is a life coach trying to help inspire people to be their best selves.  He focuses on what the individual needs and emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-love.  In his free time, he enjoys adventures, anime, video games, and building model kits.  He is also one of the most stylish gentlemen the host has the pleasure of knowing - be sure to check out the Instagram announcement for a couple of snapshots.

Links from the episode:
Justin's LinkedIn where you can reach out for coaching information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pippen-2a61a4155/
North Carolina A&T State University: https://www.ncat.edu/#about
Gold Peak Sweet Tea (the best option here in the north): Gold Peak Beverages 

]]> Hoppy Heather / Justin Buzzsprout-8815115 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2844 nerds, women in stem, men in stem, people in stem, life coach, self-care, self-love, anime, video games, model kits, adventure, sweet tea, hbcu grad, comfort crushing challenge 1 32 full true Episode 31 - Meet The LabCat Jeffrey Episode 31 - Meet The LabCat Jeffrey In this episode, Heather catches up with former colleague Jeffrey who has branched out on his own during the pandemic and created his own beauty consulting business!  Hear about what triggered his interest in beauty and skincare, some of his work adventures, and his experiences working in the small, medium, and large corporations before becoming his own boss.    He shares his belief that sharing knowledge and education is priceless when it comes to the health of an organization.  They also discuss his hobbies which include travel to fun locations.

Be sure to check out The LabCat online: https://www.thelabcat.com

Disclaimer: Reminder that this is a personal podcast and the opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not those of any company or business.


]]> In this episode, Heather catches up with former colleague Jeffrey who has branched out on his own during the pandemic and created his own beauty consulting business!  Hear about what triggered his interest in beauty and skincare, some of his work adventures, and his experiences working in the small, medium, and large corporations before becoming his own boss.    He shares his belief that sharing knowledge and education is priceless when it comes to the health of an organization.  They also discuss his hobbies which include travel to fun locations.

Be sure to check out The LabCat online: https://www.thelabcat.com

Disclaimer: Reminder that this is a personal podcast and the opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not those of any company or business.


]]> Hoppy Heather / LabCat Jeffrey Buzzsprout-8444867 Sun, 02 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 4190 beauty, skincare, cosmetics, hair care, acne, knowledge sharing, educating, mentorship, organizations, entrepreneur, product development, processes, engineering, science 1 31 full true Episode 30 - Meet Jessica M Episode 30 - Meet Jessica M In this episode, Heather sits down virtually with a fellow beer nerd, Jessica M.  Hear how Jessica studied arts and what skills have translated into her STEM career working for a chemical company.  Both host and guest share about skills they work on in corporate America and come to realize, they can learn from each other!

]]> In this episode, Heather sits down virtually with a fellow beer nerd, Jessica M.  Hear how Jessica studied arts and what skills have translated into her STEM career working for a chemical company.  Both host and guest share about skills they work on in corporate America and come to realize, they can learn from each other!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-8308682 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3490 beer nerds, women in STEM, chemical industry, classics, pinball, home brewing, Greece, travel, introvert, extrovert, assertive, underestimated, sour beers, dark beers, all beers 1 30 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Edith Von Kuster A New Nerd in Nine: Edith Von Kuster Hear about this woman chemist trailblazing her path as the first female scientist hired at Johnson & Johnson.

Sources:
https://www.jnj.com/our-heritage/meet-the-first-female-scientist-johnson-johnson-ever-hired

https://www.kilmerhouse.com/2014/04/meet-edith-von-k-our-first-female-scientist-107-years-ago

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106215293/edith-kenyon

]]> Hear about this woman chemist trailblazing her path as the first female scientist hired at Johnson & Johnson.

Sources:
https://www.jnj.com/our-heritage/meet-the-first-female-scientist-johnson-johnson-ever-hired

https://www.kilmerhouse.com/2014/04/meet-edith-von-k-our-first-female-scientist-107-years-ago

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106215293/edith-kenyon

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-8225265 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400 605 women in STEM, trailblazer, chemist 1 30 bonus true Episode 29 - Meet Britt & Beda Episode 29 - Meet Britt & Beda Laugh along with Heather in this episode as she interviews the hilarious women and couple, Britt and Beda!  Beda is a biologist who works in pharma and Britt is a visual artist in graphic design.  They share some of their experiences (good and bad), excellent advice, and discuss their adventures during the pandemic.

Links from the episode:
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
Martha's Vineyard (surprise, no wineries)

]]> Laugh along with Heather in this episode as she interviews the hilarious women and couple, Britt and Beda!  Beda is a biologist who works in pharma and Britt is a visual artist in graphic design.  They share some of their experiences (good and bad), excellent advice, and discuss their adventures during the pandemic.

Links from the episode:
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
Martha's Vineyard (surprise, no wineries)

]]> Hoppy Heather / Britt & Beda Buzzsprout-7978726 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 4238 women in STEM, STEAM, biology, graphicdesign, nerds, dog mom, work hard, travel, Martha's Vineyard, Mexico 1 29 full true Episode 28 - Mac & Val Episode 28 - Mac & Val In this episode, Heather is joined by two talented and creative folks she met in the beer industry.  Mac is an actor/marketing/graphic design/Tiki guru, and Val is currently the head brewer for Trademark Brewing in Long Beach, CA.  Hear how they both journeyed through AZ to arrive in CA and later meet at Firestone Walker in Venice Beach - in what became a beer romance! *cue awwwwws here*

We talk careers, GABF awards, pandemic, horror movies, Tiki life, and beers.

Links from the conversation:
Olmactiki on Etsy
Trademark Brewing in LBC
Pink Boots Society
Highland Park Brewing

]]> In this episode, Heather is joined by two talented and creative folks she met in the beer industry.  Mac is an actor/marketing/graphic design/Tiki guru, and Val is currently the head brewer for Trademark Brewing in Long Beach, CA.  Hear how they both journeyed through AZ to arrive in CA and later meet at Firestone Walker in Venice Beach - in what became a beer romance! *cue awwwwws here*

We talk careers, GABF awards, pandemic, horror movies, Tiki life, and beers.

Links from the conversation:
Olmactiki on Etsy
Trademark Brewing in LBC
Pink Boots Society
Highland Park Brewing

]]> Hoppy Heather / Mac & Val Buzzsprout-7843594 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3495 Olmactiki, Tiki, Trademark Brewing, head brewer, graphic design, nerds, beer nerds, Pink Boots, culture change, STEM, STEAM, GABF medals, award winning 1 28 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Grace Hopper A New Nerd in Nine: Grace Hopper In this installment, Heather shares the mini-bio of Navy Admiral and computer scientist, Grace Hopper.  Grace is credited with creating great strides when it comes to computer languages and coding as well as having popularized the term "debugging".  For any of you computer coders out there, you can thank her for helping you "talk" to computers.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
Biography.com - Grace Hopper

]]> In this installment, Heather shares the mini-bio of Navy Admiral and computer scientist, Grace Hopper.  Grace is credited with creating great strides when it comes to computer languages and coding as well as having popularized the term "debugging".  For any of you computer coders out there, you can thank her for helping you "talk" to computers.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
Biography.com - Grace Hopper

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-7456270 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 587 nerd, computer science, Navy, debugging, coding, computer languages, military service, women in STEM, change agent 1 27 bonus false Happy Holidays from Brains, Boobs, & Beer! Happy Holidays from Brains, Boobs, & Beer! Your host, Hoppy Heather, wishes you a very safe and happy holiday season!

]]> Your host, Hoppy Heather, wishes you a very safe and happy holiday season!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-6953483 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 44 1 27 bonus false Episode 27 - Shannon & Animal Communication Episode 27 - Shannon & Animal Communication In this episode, Heather interviews Shannon, who is a comedian, animal communicator, and medium.  Shannon talks about how her talent for animal communication arose and her experiences using that skill.  She has communicated with all kinds of animals, from cats and dogs to a tiger and an elephant! Hear entertaining and touching stories from this real-life Dr. Dolittle.  Learn more about what she does and the classes she offers on her websites: shannonspring.com and justhumorme.com.

References from this episode:
YouTube Channel: Woof Me Out
Non-Human Rights Project
Book: Kinship with All Life by J. Allen Boone

]]> In this episode, Heather interviews Shannon, who is a comedian, animal communicator, and medium.  Shannon talks about how her talent for animal communication arose and her experiences using that skill.  She has communicated with all kinds of animals, from cats and dogs to a tiger and an elephant! Hear entertaining and touching stories from this real-life Dr. Dolittle.  Learn more about what she does and the classes she offers on her websites: shannonspring.com and justhumorme.com.

References from this episode:
YouTube Channel: Woof Me Out
Non-Human Rights Project
Book: Kinship with All Life by J. Allen Boone

]]> Hoppy Heather / Shannon Buzzsprout-6802684 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 5207 nerds, women in STEM, men in STEM, people in STEM, people in STEAM, comedy, animal communication, medium, cats and dogs, exotic animals 1 27 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Patricia Bath A New Nerd in Nine: Patricia Bath In this installment, Heather shares the story of Patricia Bath who broke glass ceilings her entire career as an ophthalmologist.

Sources:
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Bath 
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky

]]> In this installment, Heather shares the story of Patricia Bath who broke glass ceilings her entire career as an ophthalmologist.

Sources:
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Bath 
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-6498151 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 574 women in STEM, ophthalmologist, humanitarian, inventor, academic, eye health, glass ceilings 1 27 bonus true Episode 26 - Steve and Movember Episode 26 - Steve and Movember In this episode, Heather chats with her father, Steve, about the Movember Foundation and how they both believe in and support each November.  Steve also shares his experience with prostate cancer and how being active in monitoring health made a huge difference in his cancer treatment.

Want to learn more about Movember or how you can help get involved?  Visit their website: https://us.movember.com.

If you want to learn more about events in your area, reach out to a Movember Community Ambassador: https://us.movember.com/story/movember-community-ambassadors-2020

]]> In this episode, Heather chats with her father, Steve, about the Movember Foundation and how they both believe in and support each November.  Steve also shares his experience with prostate cancer and how being active in monitoring health made a huge difference in his cancer treatment.

Want to learn more about Movember or how you can help get involved?  Visit their website: https://us.movember.com.

If you want to learn more about events in your area, reach out to a Movember Community Ambassador: https://us.movember.com/story/movember-community-ambassadors-2020

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-5959828 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500 3028 nerds, women in stem, men in stem, physicists, doctors, electrical engineering, prostate cancer, the Movember Foundation, cancer treatment 1 26 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Annie Easley A New Nerd in Nine: Annie Easley In this segment, learn about Annie Easley, who worked for NASA as a computer scientist, mathematician, and rocket scientist.  Raised by a single mother who encouraged her education, she excelled notwithstanding the challenges of the time for an African-American woman.  Outside of working on critical NASA projects, she spent her free time during her career giving back to her community.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://scientificwomen.net/women/easley-annie-160

Don't forget to connect with me on social media!  Look for @brainsboobsbeer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  My website is www.brainsboobsbeer.com.

]]> In this segment, learn about Annie Easley, who worked for NASA as a computer scientist, mathematician, and rocket scientist.  Raised by a single mother who encouraged her education, she excelled notwithstanding the challenges of the time for an African-American woman.  Outside of working on critical NASA projects, she spent her free time during her career giving back to her community.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://scientificwomen.net/women/easley-annie-160

Don't forget to connect with me on social media!  Look for @brainsboobsbeer on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  My website is www.brainsboobsbeer.com.

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-5725297 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 478 a new nerd in nine, Annie Easley, computer science, mathematics, rocket scientist, woman in STEM, NASA 1 25 bonus true Episode 25 - Passion, Empathy, & Intention with Robert Episode 25 - Passion, Empathy, & Intention with Robert In this episode, Heather catches up with colleague and friend, Robert, who at the time of recording was still in Los Angeles but has since gone through some transition and is now in a new role in a new location!  Regardless, he shares many great ideas on how to be a good collaborator at work and how to be a more effective people leader.  He also discusses how the soft skills he worked on at his earlier role with the government are still very applicable to his life now working for a global healthcare company.

When he isn't busy at work or limited by COVID-19, he enjoys supporting his community through various organizations, traveling, and badminton!

]]> In this episode, Heather catches up with colleague and friend, Robert, who at the time of recording was still in Los Angeles but has since gone through some transition and is now in a new role in a new location!  Regardless, he shares many great ideas on how to be a good collaborator at work and how to be a more effective people leader.  He also discusses how the soft skills he worked on at his earlier role with the government are still very applicable to his life now working for a global healthcare company.

When he isn't busy at work or limited by COVID-19, he enjoys supporting his community through various organizations, traveling, and badminton!

]]> Hoppy Heather / Robert Buzzsprout-5720386 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2874 nerds, women in stem, men in stem, chemical engineer, empathy, government, healthcare, people leadership, badminton, travel, Paris, Belize, Guatemala 1 25 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Notorious RBG A New Nerd in Nine: Notorious RBG In memory of the great woman the country lost on September 18, 2020, here is a quick bio that touches on turning points in her life.  She has done so much for the women of this country - 9 minutes is not nearly enough but hopefully it will inspire you to go learn more about her!

Sources:
https://www.biography.com/law-figure/ruth-bader-ginsburg
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/19/politics/best-ruth-bader-ginsburg-quotes-trnd/index.html

]]> In memory of the great woman the country lost on September 18, 2020, here is a quick bio that touches on turning points in her life.  She has done so much for the women of this country - 9 minutes is not nearly enough but hopefully it will inspire you to go learn more about her!

Sources:
https://www.biography.com/law-figure/ruth-bader-ginsburg
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/19/politics/best-ruth-bader-ginsburg-quotes-trnd/index.html

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-5519794 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 587 nerds, womeninstem, womeninsteam, RBG, supreme court justice, i dissent, women's rights, civil rights 1 24 bonus false Episode 24 - Meet Heart Mender Aliza! Episode 24 - Meet Heart Mender Aliza! In this episode, Heather chats with Aliza who has journeyed through a career in law, acting, and even cosmetics to find her calling in helping others heal from heartbreak.  During this challenging time in the world, she offers people healthy ways to help repair a broken heart.

When not working hard helping others and not in quarantine, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and trying new beers!

Be sure to check out her Facebook group called "Heal from Heartbreak" for ways to connect with others.  Learn how to "Feel, Deal, & Heal"!

]]> In this episode, Heather chats with Aliza who has journeyed through a career in law, acting, and even cosmetics to find her calling in helping others heal from heartbreak.  During this challenging time in the world, she offers people healthy ways to help repair a broken heart.

When not working hard helping others and not in quarantine, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and trying new beers!

Be sure to check out her Facebook group called "Heal from Heartbreak" for ways to connect with others.  Learn how to "Feel, Deal, & Heal"!

]]> Hoppy Heather / Aliza Buzzsprout-5353471 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400 3482 nerds, womeninstem, lawyer, actor, cosmetics, heartbreak, healing, yoga, journal, meditation, nature, hiking, travel, beers, exercise 1 24 full true Episode 23 - Some Queen Bees Episode 23 - Some Queen Bees In this episode, Heather speaks with prior guests and friends of the podcast Chrissy and Jessica to learn all about bees. 🐝 Despite coming from different backgrounds on the topic (Jessica from Industry and Chrissy from Academia), they have a lot of the same messages in regards to bee health, colonies, concerns for bees, and ideas to help your local pollinators.  Plus we get into some myths about bees and do I need to watch now for murder hornets as well?

Some related links:
Waggle Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=LU_KD1enR3Q
Making Honey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZlEjDLJCmg

]]> In this episode, Heather speaks with prior guests and friends of the podcast Chrissy and Jessica to learn all about bees. 🐝 Despite coming from different backgrounds on the topic (Jessica from Industry and Chrissy from Academia), they have a lot of the same messages in regards to bee health, colonies, concerns for bees, and ideas to help your local pollinators.  Plus we get into some myths about bees and do I need to watch now for murder hornets as well?

Some related links:
Waggle Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=LU_KD1enR3Q
Making Honey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZlEjDLJCmg

]]> Hoppy Heather / Queen Bees Buzzsprout-4907567 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 3958 nerds, womeninstem, bees, hives, colony collapse, pollinators, murder hornets, science, beeswax, honey, wasps, global, local, native bees, waggle dance, 1 23 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Rachel Carson A New Nerd in Nine: Rachel Carson As we are in the heart of summer and so many seeking the relaxation and reinvigoration that comes with time at the beach, it is important to share one marine biologist's story.  In this segment, hear about marine biologist, conservationist, and author, Rachel Carson.

Perhaps hearing a little about her efforts will help you consider your carbon footprint and how you can help drive sustainability in your corner of the world!

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://www.rachelcarson.org/Bio.aspx 

]]> As we are in the heart of summer and so many seeking the relaxation and reinvigoration that comes with time at the beach, it is important to share one marine biologist's story.  In this segment, hear about marine biologist, conservationist, and author, Rachel Carson.

Perhaps hearing a little about her efforts will help you consider your carbon footprint and how you can help drive sustainability in your corner of the world!

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://www.rachelcarson.org/Bio.aspx 

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-4816613 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 565 nerd, marine biologist, conservationist, author, ocean, US Fish & Wildlife, EPA, environmental, sustainability 1 25 bonus true Episode 22 - Meet Beer Queen Blanca Episode 22 - Meet Beer Queen Blanca In this episode, Heather interviews former brewery coworker Blanca who still works in the beer industry.  They discuss how she navigated male dominated academia and industry to get to where she is today working in her passion field.  As a female person of color, Blanca gives some great insight into some of the breweries in the Los Angeles area that are female owned/POC owned/community conscious.  Check it out and get a list of breweries to go to if you are in the LA area!

Links to breweries and more mentioned in the episode:

Eagle Rock http://www.eaglerockbrewery.com/
Highland Park https://hpb.la/
Monkish https://www.monkishbrewing.com/
Smog City https://smogcitybrewing.com/
Pink Boots Society https://www.pinkbootssociety.org/
Cicerone https://www.cicerone.org/

]]> In this episode, Heather interviews former brewery coworker Blanca who still works in the beer industry.  They discuss how she navigated male dominated academia and industry to get to where she is today working in her passion field.  As a female person of color, Blanca gives some great insight into some of the breweries in the Los Angeles area that are female owned/POC owned/community conscious.  Check it out and get a list of breweries to go to if you are in the LA area!

Links to breweries and more mentioned in the episode:

Eagle Rock http://www.eaglerockbrewery.com/
Highland Park https://hpb.la/
Monkish https://www.monkishbrewing.com/
Smog City https://smogcitybrewing.com/
Pink Boots Society https://www.pinkbootssociety.org/
Cicerone https://www.cicerone.org/

]]> Hoppy Heather / Blanca Buzzsprout-4330988 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 3480 breweries, beer career, non-profits, Portland, Cicerone, Morocco, Iceland, travel, resilient, women owned, person of color, giving back, beer nerds, beer geeks 1 22 full true Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! Wishing all the fathers and father figures out there a very Happy Father's Day!

]]> Wishing all the fathers and father figures out there a very Happy Father's Day!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-4259648 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 72 father's day, thank you, father figures, nerds 1 22 bonus false A New Nerd in Nine: Hedy Lamarr A New Nerd in Nine: Hedy Lamarr In this installment, we hear about the famous actress whose passion was inventing and how she is still a part of our lives practically every moment of the day!

Resources:
https://www.biography.com/actor/hedy-lamarr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
"Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" on Netflix

]]> In this installment, we hear about the famous actress whose passion was inventing and how she is still a part of our lives practically every moment of the day!

Resources:
https://www.biography.com/actor/hedy-lamarr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedy_Lamarr
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
"Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" on Netflix

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-3908102 Mon, 25 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400 662 Hedy Lamarr, actress, inventor, WWII, radio frequency, beautiful, brilliant 1 22 bonus true Episode 21 - Meet the Debonair Jiger Episode 21 - Meet the Debonair Jiger First of all, apologies for the less than ideal sound on this recording - it turns out the platform was struggling a bit, but the messages still come through!

In this episode, Heather sits down with stylish coworker Jiger to hear about his experiences in STEM.  He shares tips he has learned along the way as well as how he stays busy with side hustles, a lovely wife, and travel.

]]> First of all, apologies for the less than ideal sound on this recording - it turns out the platform was struggling a bit, but the messages still come through!

In this episode, Heather sits down with stylish coworker Jiger to hear about his experiences in STEM.  He shares tips he has learned along the way as well as how he stays busy with side hustles, a lovely wife, and travel.

]]> Hoppy Heather / Jiger P. Buzzsprout-3666025 Thu, 07 May 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2716 men in STEM, side hustle, scientist, real estate, business, travel, lessons learned 1 21 full true Episode 20 - Updates with Dr. Trill Episode 20 - Updates with Dr. Trill In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Trill of Free to Feed, who was one of the first guests on this podcast.  It has been a little over a year since we have heard from her, and she has TONS of updates about learning the art of being an entrepreneur.  Plus, she has some tips for how to stay positive with the family, including young ones, during these times of COVID-19.

Be sure to check out her updated website at https://www.befreetofeed.com/.

]]> In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Trill of Free to Feed, who was one of the first guests on this podcast.  It has been a little over a year since we have heard from her, and she has TONS of updates about learning the art of being an entrepreneur.  Plus, she has some tips for how to stay positive with the family, including young ones, during these times of COVID-19.

Be sure to check out her updated website at https://www.befreetofeed.com/.

]]> Hoppy Heather / Dr. Trill Buzzsprout-3377971 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2985 Dr. Trill, Free to Feed, breastfeeding, allergens, entrepreneur, patents, safety, PPE, COVID-19, grateful, startup, venture capital, partnerships, working from home, funding, public speaking, pitch, Idaho 1 20 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Gertrude Elion A New Nerd in Nine: Gertrude Elion In today's segment, learn about Gertrude Elion, a biochemist who developed drugs to combat various diseases including those caused by viruses.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion

]]> In today's segment, learn about Gertrude Elion, a biochemist who developed drugs to combat various diseases including those caused by viruses.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://www.biography.com/scientist/gertrude-b-elion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_B._Elion

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-3242896 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 601 Gertrude Elion, biochemist, medicine, drug development, viruses, viral medication, disease, treatment, first female to 1 20 bonus false Episode 19 - Most Stylish Jessica Episode 19 - Most Stylish Jessica In this episode, Heather chats with one of her most fashion-forward friends, Jessica.  They recorded at the start of the COVID-19 scare so things have changed a bit in such a short time!

Jessica shares about her career thus far in both large and small companies, impressions in her industry, and her passions which include bees, food, and wine.  She loves to travel under normal circumstances and hopes to get back out there soon!

]]> In this episode, Heather chats with one of her most fashion-forward friends, Jessica.  They recorded at the start of the COVID-19 scare so things have changed a bit in such a short time!

Jessica shares about her career thus far in both large and small companies, impressions in her industry, and her passions which include bees, food, and wine.  She loves to travel under normal circumstances and hopes to get back out there soon!

]]> Hoppy Heather / Jessica D. Buzzsprout-3123808 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400 3641 beauty, cosmetics, nail polish, shoes, fashion, chemistry, women in STEM, bees, sustainability, food, wine 1 19 full true Happy International Women's Day! Happy International Women's Day! Your host wanted to take a second to wish people a Happy International Women's Day and give a couple of very special shout outs!

]]> Your host wanted to take a second to wish people a Happy International Women's Day and give a couple of very special shout outs!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-2948518 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 442 international women's day, each for equal, nerds, women in STEM, men in STEM 1 20 bonus true A New Nerd in Nine: Katherine Johnson A New Nerd in Nine: Katherine Johnson In this segment, Heather shares the short bio of the now late Katherine Johnson.  This particular segment was recorded before Katherine Johnson's recent passing.  Regardless, tune in to hear her amazing life and the difference she made in both science and society.

Sources:
https://www.biography.com/scientist/katherine-g-johnson
http://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Johnson_Katherine.html
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky

]]> In this segment, Heather shares the short bio of the now late Katherine Johnson.  This particular segment was recorded before Katherine Johnson's recent passing.  Regardless, tune in to hear her amazing life and the difference she made in both science and society.

Sources:
https://www.biography.com/scientist/katherine-g-johnson
http://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Johnson_Katherine.html
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-2867383 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500 673 Katherine Johnson, nerd, NASA, integration, mathematics, physics, Hidden Figures movie, Black History Month 1 bonus true Episode 18 - Meet Derek Who Works Hard and Plays Hard! Episode 18 - Meet Derek Who Works Hard and Plays Hard! In this episode, Heather sits down with a coworker, Derek, who recently transitioned out of an R&D role into a Supply Chain site lead role.  He shares about how he got interested in chess, his early STEM life, as well as being an athlete.  He was interested in psychology but ended up studying chemical engineering - but being in the workplace sometimes has some very interesting psychological observations since you are always working with other people.  Derek is also an advocate for mentorship and is involved in an organization called America Needs You.

When he isn't working hard, he is active in club sports and loves to travel.  He does enjoy a good brew and recommends SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta, GA.  He suggests you try their Pale Ale.  He and Heather also discuss a local microbrewery called Troon where neither of them has had anything less than a delicious pour.

Links from the episode:
America Needs You -  https://www.americaneedsyou.org/
SweetWater Brewing -  https://sweetwaterbrew.com/
Troon Brewing -  http://www.troonbrewing.com/ 

]]> In this episode, Heather sits down with a coworker, Derek, who recently transitioned out of an R&D role into a Supply Chain site lead role.  He shares about how he got interested in chess, his early STEM life, as well as being an athlete.  He was interested in psychology but ended up studying chemical engineering - but being in the workplace sometimes has some very interesting psychological observations since you are always working with other people.  Derek is also an advocate for mentorship and is involved in an organization called America Needs You.

When he isn't working hard, he is active in club sports and loves to travel.  He does enjoy a good brew and recommends SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta, GA.  He suggests you try their Pale Ale.  He and Heather also discuss a local microbrewery called Troon where neither of them has had anything less than a delicious pour.

Links from the episode:
America Needs You -  https://www.americaneedsyou.org/
SweetWater Brewing -  https://sweetwaterbrew.com/
Troon Brewing -  http://www.troonbrewing.com/ 

]]> Hoppy Heather / Derek Mc. Buzzsprout-2809543 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500 2373 chess, basketball, Rutgers, chemical engineering, psychology, scale up, R&D, supply chain, mentors, SweetWater Brewing, Troon Brewing 1 18 full true A New Nerd in Nine: Rosalind Franklin A New Nerd in Nine: Rosalind Franklin NEW SEGMENT OF THE PODCAST!

Heather is trying out a new segment for the podcast where she shares an abbreviated life story of a fellow nerd in history.

This first historical nerd is Rosalind Franklin whose work on DNA was overshadowed (and perhaps exploited) by two men named James Watson & Francis Crick.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalind_Franklin
https://www.biography.com/scientist/rosalind-franklin
https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-contribution-6538012/

]]> NEW SEGMENT OF THE PODCAST!

Heather is trying out a new segment for the podcast where she shares an abbreviated life story of a fellow nerd in history.

This first historical nerd is Rosalind Franklin whose work on DNA was overshadowed (and perhaps exploited) by two men named James Watson & Francis Crick.

Sources:
"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalind_Franklin
https://www.biography.com/scientist/rosalind-franklin
https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-contribution-6538012/

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-2641684 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0500 730 a new nerd in nine, dna, rosalind franklin 2 17 bonus true Episode 17: Meet Alex B! Episode 17: Meet Alex B! In this episode, Heather interviews former colleague Alex B. who has started her own blog regarding the cosmetics and personal care industry.  She shares about her experiences at small and large companies and the different roles she has held.  She also divulges some excellent wisdom in regards to communication with your management and visibility in your workplace.

When she isn't busy working, she enjoys travel and recounts her latest trip to the UK with her family - which she organized!

Be sure to check out her blog: https://www.blackstonebeautyblog.com/

]]> In this episode, Heather interviews former colleague Alex B. who has started her own blog regarding the cosmetics and personal care industry.  She shares about her experiences at small and large companies and the different roles she has held.  She also divulges some excellent wisdom in regards to communication with your management and visibility in your workplace.

When she isn't busy working, she enjoys travel and recounts her latest trip to the UK with her family - which she organized!

Be sure to check out her blog: https://www.blackstonebeautyblog.com/

]]> Hoppy Heather / Alex B. Buzzsprout-2529490 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:00:00 -0500 3494 beauty, cosmetics, personal care, blog, travel, open communication, visibility, women in STEM, chemical engineering 2 2 full true Happy 2020 and THANK YOU! Happy 2020 and THANK YOU! Happy New Year nerds!

Your host, Hoppy Heather, just wanted to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you listeners and supporters out there.

Get ready for Season 2 with new guests and new nerds to connect with to help build your network!

]]> Happy New Year nerds!

Your host, Hoppy Heather, just wanted to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you listeners and supporters out there.

Get ready for Season 2 with new guests and new nerds to connect with to help build your network!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-2406365 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 336 Happy New Year, Thank You, Listeners, Nerds, Supporters 2 1 bonus false Episode 16 - Meet Ellen! Episode 16 - Meet Ellen! In this episode, Heather interviews coworker and friend Ellen who works in a different sector for the company.  Ellen shares about her experiences across three different sectors of pharma, consumer, and medical devices offering comparisons and experiences.

When Ellen isn't busy at work, she likes to spend time volunteering especially for children in need.  She also loves traveling and yoga - she even taught a yoga class before for Heather and other colleagues!  As a gal originally from Colorado, she also enjoys being outdoors and knows a good beer or two.

Breweries mentioned:
Allagash https://www.allagash.com/?ao_confirm
Modern Times http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/
Stone https://www.stonebrewing.com/#ageGatePassed

]]> In this episode, Heather interviews coworker and friend Ellen who works in a different sector for the company.  Ellen shares about her experiences across three different sectors of pharma, consumer, and medical devices offering comparisons and experiences.

When Ellen isn't busy at work, she likes to spend time volunteering especially for children in need.  She also loves traveling and yoga - she even taught a yoga class before for Heather and other colleagues!  As a gal originally from Colorado, she also enjoys being outdoors and knows a good beer or two.

Breweries mentioned:
Allagash https://www.allagash.com/?ao_confirm
Modern Times http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/
Stone https://www.stonebrewing.com/#ageGatePassed

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-2281838 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 4481 pharma, consumer, med device, quality, Colorado, yoga, volunteering, special advocate, hazy IPA, beers 1 16 full true Episode 15 - Meet Neil Episode 15 - Meet Neil This episode is an interview with another of Heather’s hilarious coworkers, Neil. He is a recent graduate who after a co-op rotation was hired on for some specific projects at The Company Who Shall Not Be Named.

Hear his perspective as a recent grad about entering the work force, skills he has found helpful, and suggestions on how to approach opportunities. 

]]> This episode is an interview with another of Heather’s hilarious coworkers, Neil. He is a recent graduate who after a co-op rotation was hired on for some specific projects at The Company Who Shall Not Be Named.

Hear his perspective as a recent grad about entering the work force, skills he has found helpful, and suggestions on how to approach opportunities. 

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-2083584 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 3232 Rutgers, recent graduate, co-op, consulting, mentor 1 15 full true Episode 14 - Meet Mike D. Episode 14 - Meet Mike D. In this episode, your host Heather interviews her brew buddy, Mike D.  Hear about his path to where he is now and the AMAZING vacation retreat he went on recently.  Then, you will understand why he sounds so chill while completely sober!

He shares a great deal about the other activities that balance his days including yoga and supporting the Movember Foundation.

]]> In this episode, your host Heather interviews her brew buddy, Mike D.  Hear about his path to where he is now and the AMAZING vacation retreat he went on recently.  Then, you will understand why he sounds so chill while completely sober!

He shares a great deal about the other activities that balance his days including yoga and supporting the Movember Foundation.

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-1971628 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0400 3031 Engineering, Drexel, yoga, silent retreat, Bali, vacation, balance 1 14 full true Episode 13 - Meet "The Mature Student Nurse" Rebecca Episode 13 - Meet "The Mature Student Nurse" Rebecca In this episode, Heather interviews a near and dear friend and former coworker Rebecca.  When there was a shift in the company they worked at together, Rebecca made a big life switch by changing her career focus from chemical engineering to nursing!  She has started an online presence so others can follow along with her story as she makes her way in this new journey and goes back to school after several years in corporate America.

When she isn't learning how to save lives, she likes to spend her time exploring Los Angeles with her husband and young daughter.  Rebecca is a big advocate for exploring - and you don't have to leave your city to do it!  You don't have to buy a plane ticket to find a new, cool spot - there could be one around the corner.

Links:
Her website: https://thematurestudentnurse.com/
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematurestudentnurse/
Her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thematurestudentnurse/
Free courses: https://www.edx.org/

]]> In this episode, Heather interviews a near and dear friend and former coworker Rebecca.  When there was a shift in the company they worked at together, Rebecca made a big life switch by changing her career focus from chemical engineering to nursing!  She has started an online presence so others can follow along with her story as she makes her way in this new journey and goes back to school after several years in corporate America.

When she isn't learning how to save lives, she likes to spend her time exploring Los Angeles with her husband and young daughter.  Rebecca is a big advocate for exploring - and you don't have to leave your city to do it!  You don't have to buy a plane ticket to find a new, cool spot - there could be one around the corner.

Links:
Her website: https://thematurestudentnurse.com/
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematurestudentnurse/
Her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thematurestudentnurse/
Free courses: https://www.edx.org/

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-1831153 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:00:00 -0400 3668 women in STEM, chemical engineering, nursing, the mature student nurse, exploring, los angeles, saving lives 1 13 full true Episode 12 - Meet Derrick Whose Motto in Life is "F&*@ it!" Episode 12 - Meet Derrick Whose Motto in Life is "F&*@ it!" In this episode, Heather interviews her coworker/neighbor/cat-sitter/knife-sharpener, Derrick.  This hilarious guest even brought beers to the recording session - speaking of which, the sound will be a bit different since it was recorded in person in the host's domicile.

Derrick shares some life lessons, talks about being a foodie, throws out a sous-vide challenge to previous guest Ramit, and more.  A LOT of topics get covered in this episode including the upcoming raid on Area 51.

Cheers!

]]> In this episode, Heather interviews her coworker/neighbor/cat-sitter/knife-sharpener, Derrick.  This hilarious guest even brought beers to the recording session - speaking of which, the sound will be a bit different since it was recorded in person in the host's domicile.

Derrick shares some life lessons, talks about being a foodie, throws out a sous-vide challenge to previous guest Ramit, and more.  A LOT of topics get covered in this episode including the upcoming raid on Area 51.

Cheers!

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-1653991 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:00:00 -0400 4090 women in STEM, men in STEM, New Jersey, foodie, sous-vide, lab safety, hangover cures, Area 51, tutoring 1 12 full true Episode 11 - Meet Maggie! Episode 11 - Meet Maggie! Heather interviews one very active woman, Maggie, in this episode.  Maggie works in Cyber and is active in the US Army.  She talks about her path getting into Cyber which took a minute as she explored other jobs - including working at a dude ranch - before continuing schooling.  She took a less linear but very interesting path to get to where she is now and picked up some cool skills along the way.  Now as an active military working mom and busy wife, she continues to work and play hard.  She recently returned from a trip to Aspen, CO to attend the Aspen Ideas Festival - and climb a Fourteener in her free time there.  She is also an Ultra Runner and marks more miles with her feet than I want to in my car!!!

Notes from the episode:

Into the Canyon film: http://insigniafilms.com/portfolio_page/into-the-canyon/

FIRST Lego League: http://firstlegoleague.org

The Emerald Mile (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Mile-Fastest-History-Through/dp/1439159866

The Aspen Ideas Festival: https://www.aspenideas.org

]]> Heather interviews one very active woman, Maggie, in this episode.  Maggie works in Cyber and is active in the US Army.  She talks about her path getting into Cyber which took a minute as she explored other jobs - including working at a dude ranch - before continuing schooling.  She took a less linear but very interesting path to get to where she is now and picked up some cool skills along the way.  Now as an active military working mom and busy wife, she continues to work and play hard.  She recently returned from a trip to Aspen, CO to attend the Aspen Ideas Festival - and climb a Fourteener in her free time there.  She is also an Ultra Runner and marks more miles with her feet than I want to in my car!!!

Notes from the episode:

Into the Canyon film: http://insigniafilms.com/portfolio_page/into-the-canyon/

FIRST Lego League: http://firstlegoleague.org

The Emerald Mile (book): https://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Mile-Fastest-History-Through/dp/1439159866

The Aspen Ideas Festival: https://www.aspenideas.org

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-1494787 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400 3058 women in STEM, women in Cyber, Army, Ultra Runner, Fourteener, Lego League, Aspen Ideas Festival, Grand Canyon, Military 1 11 full true Episode 10 - Meet Julie! Episode 10 - Meet Julie! In this episode, Heather speaks with a long time bestie Julie who works as a Construction Engineer. Julie explains what exactly that means using Ikea as a comparison. They also reminisce about how they met many years ago while on a Contiki trip through the UK. Meeting someone you can travel with definitely cements a relationship! Plus, Julie gives some great advice for work and elevating your career.

Travel website recommendation: https://expatexplore.com/
 

]]> In this episode, Heather speaks with a long time bestie Julie who works as a Construction Engineer. Julie explains what exactly that means using Ikea as a comparison. They also reminisce about how they met many years ago while on a Contiki trip through the UK. Meeting someone you can travel with definitely cements a relationship! Plus, Julie gives some great advice for work and elevating your career.

Travel website recommendation: https://expatexplore.com/
 

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-1405063 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400 4589 women in STEM, construction, world travel, yoga 1 10 full true Episode 9 - Meet Ramit! Episode 9 - Meet Ramit! In this episode, Heather hosts her first male interviewee, Ramit.  They discuss his background, a little about their work at "The Company Who Shall Not Be Named", and his hobbies.  He also offers some advice around how to ensure your visibility in a company or organization - a challenge for a lot of folks, especially the introverts.  In regards to Ramit's hobbies, he is a foodie especially when it comes to well prepared meats in a Sous Vide, likes a good whisky, and enjoys various sports.  They also give a shout out to John from Rendition Designs who is a friend of Ramit's and helped design the logo for this podcast!

Side note: One of the furballs decided to be very vocal in this episode...

Some links from the episode:

Guga Foods on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfE5Cz44GlZVyoaYTHJbuZw
Sous Vide: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide
Glenlivet 15: https://www.theglenlivet.com/en-US/the-collection/15-year-old
Kavalan: http://www.kavalanwhisky.com/en/main.aspx
Rendition Designs: http://www.renditiondesigns.com/

]]> In this episode, Heather hosts her first male interviewee, Ramit.  They discuss his background, a little about their work at "The Company Who Shall Not Be Named", and his hobbies.  He also offers some advice around how to ensure your visibility in a company or organization - a challenge for a lot of folks, especially the introverts.  In regards to Ramit's hobbies, he is a foodie especially when it comes to well prepared meats in a Sous Vide, likes a good whisky, and enjoys various sports.  They also give a shout out to John from Rendition Designs who is a friend of Ramit's and helped design the logo for this podcast!

Side note: One of the furballs decided to be very vocal in this episode...

Some links from the episode:

Guga Foods on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfE5Cz44GlZVyoaYTHJbuZw
Sous Vide: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sous-vide
Glenlivet 15: https://www.theglenlivet.com/en-US/the-collection/15-year-old
Kavalan: http://www.kavalanwhisky.com/en/main.aspx
Rendition Designs: http://www.renditiondesigns.com/

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-1242920 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:00:00 -0400 2372 men in STEM, women in STEM, Rutgers, Chemical Engineering, professional advice, Glenlivet, Kavalan, whisky, sous vide, wrestling, superhero powers, Guga Foods 1 9 full true Episode 8 - Meet Natasha! Episode 8 - Meet Natasha! In this episode, Heather interviews Natasha who serves in the Army working in Cyber.  Her background is Psychology - hear how she puts that to use in a very exciting field!  If you are thinking Neo, the Matrix, and robots - in some ways, you aren't far off.  She speaks to Artificial Intelligence, why we should appreciate it, and not be frightened of the progress.  She also shares a bit about the business and professional coaching she offers as well.

Natasha is also a bibliophile and reads hundreds of books a year!

Some notes and links from the show:
"In Our Own Image: Savior or Destroyer? The History and Future of Artificial Intelligence" by George Zarkadakis
Army Community Service has financial counseling and education, volunteer opportunities, activities for single Soldiers, and more! https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Army-Community-Service-(ACS)?serv=120



]]> In this episode, Heather interviews Natasha who serves in the Army working in Cyber.  Her background is Psychology - hear how she puts that to use in a very exciting field!  If you are thinking Neo, the Matrix, and robots - in some ways, you aren't far off.  She speaks to Artificial Intelligence, why we should appreciate it, and not be frightened of the progress.  She also shares a bit about the business and professional coaching she offers as well.

Natasha is also a bibliophile and reads hundreds of books a year!

Some notes and links from the show:
"In Our Own Image: Savior or Destroyer? The History and Future of Artificial Intelligence" by George Zarkadakis
Army Community Service has financial counseling and education, volunteer opportunities, activities for single Soldiers, and more! https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/Federal-Benefits/Army-Community-Service-(ACS)?serv=120



]]> Host: Hoppy Heather, Guest: Natasha Buzzsprout-1086449 Sat, 04 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 2151 army, cyber, artificial intelligence, psychology, coaching, mentor, business coach, dog mama, bibliophile, cider, university of colorado 1 8 full true Episode 7 - Meet Kelly! Episode 7 - Meet Kelly! In this episode, Heather speaks with long time colleague and friend Kelly.  They currently work for the same company (who shall not be named) although on different ends of the country and in different roles.  Kelly shares about her education in microbiology, her career path thus far, her new(ish) role as a manager, as well as what she likes to do in her free time.  Hint: her hobbies include cars and guns - how badass is that?

Mentioned in this episode:
Tony at Autobahn Collision in Torrance https://www.acctorrance.com/
Smog City Brewing https://www.facebook.com/smogcitybrewing/
Ballast Point https://www.ballastpoint.com/location/ballast-point-long-beach/

]]> In this episode, Heather speaks with long time colleague and friend Kelly.  They currently work for the same company (who shall not be named) although on different ends of the country and in different roles.  Kelly shares about her education in microbiology, her career path thus far, her new(ish) role as a manager, as well as what she likes to do in her free time.  Hint: her hobbies include cars and guns - how badass is that?

Mentioned in this episode:
Tony at Autobahn Collision in Torrance https://www.acctorrance.com/
Smog City Brewing https://www.facebook.com/smogcitybrewing/
Ballast Point https://www.ballastpoint.com/location/ballast-point-long-beach/

]]> Host: Hoppy Heather, Guest: Kelly Buzzsprout-1028317 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 3439 women in STEM, microbiology, chemistry, manufacturing, consumer, Dodge Charger, Jeep, track racing 1 7 full true Episode 6 - Meet Chrissy! Episode 6 - Meet Chrissy! This episode features Heather's interview with her younger sister Chrissy who is also in STEM - plus has served in the Air Force!  Hear all about her experience on the aircraft maintenance side as well as how she now tromps around in dirt looking at bugs and trees.

Additional information related to this episode includes:

Team Red, White, & Blue: https://www.teamrwb.org/
Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/
The Pat Tillman Foundation: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/
Red Leg Brewing Company: https://redlegbrewing.com/
Ironman: http://www.ironman.com/

]]> This episode features Heather's interview with her younger sister Chrissy who is also in STEM - plus has served in the Air Force!  Hear all about her experience on the aircraft maintenance side as well as how she now tromps around in dirt looking at bugs and trees.

Additional information related to this episode includes:

Team Red, White, & Blue: https://www.teamrwb.org/
Team Rubicon: https://teamrubiconusa.org/
The Pat Tillman Foundation: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/
Red Leg Brewing Company: https://redlegbrewing.com/
Ironman: http://www.ironman.com/

]]> Host: Hoppy Heather, Guest: Chrissy Buzzsprout-959192 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 3112 women in STEM, Air Force, Forestry, sisters, veterans 1 6 full true Episode 5 - Meet Trill! Episode 5 - Meet Trill! This episode features Heather's interview with Trill who works full time managing a lab, is going through the process of starting her own business, is a mother of two, and actively serves in the Army National Guard!  Hear all about her passion project Free to Feed and how she was driven to start the initiative.

Links from the episode:
Free to Feed website: https://www.befreetofeed.com/
Free to Feed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/free.to.feed/
The Mission Continues: https://missioncontinues.org/
Idaho Breweries: https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/breweries/ 

]]> This episode features Heather's interview with Trill who works full time managing a lab, is going through the process of starting her own business, is a mother of two, and actively serves in the Army National Guard!  Hear all about her passion project Free to Feed and how she was driven to start the initiative.

Links from the episode:
Free to Feed website: https://www.befreetofeed.com/
Free to Feed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/free.to.feed/
The Mission Continues: https://missioncontinues.org/
Idaho Breweries: https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/breweries/ 

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-959897 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0500 2052 women in Stem, Army, Free to Feed, dairy, lab manager, mother, breastfeeding, food allergies, food sensitivities 1 5 full true Episode 4 - Meet Ashley! Episode 4 - Meet Ashley! This episode features my interview with Heather's relatively new coworker and friend, Ashley.  She shares her journey through school and the ups and downs of academia life as well as her excitement at landing a position in her dream industry!  She also speaks to some of the extracurricular activities she is involved in which includes The Grad Spark - helping young women navigate everything to enroll in grad school.

]]> This episode features my interview with Heather's relatively new coworker and friend, Ashley.  She shares her journey through school and the ups and downs of academia life as well as her excitement at landing a position in her dream industry!  She also speaks to some of the extracurricular activities she is involved in which includes The Grad Spark - helping young women navigate everything to enroll in grad school.

]]> Host: Hoppy Heather Guest: Ashley Buzzsprout-942055 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 3033 women in STEM, chemistry, phd, grad school, personal care, beauty, pole dancing, hbcu 1 4 full true Episode 3 - Meet Amanda! Episode 3 - Meet Amanda! This episode is Heather's interview with the wonderful Amanda who works with Headstart and also is a Beachbody fitness coach - which is how your host met her!  Hear about her career path, what motivates her, and what beers she likes when relaxing with her husband.

]]> This episode is Heather's interview with the wonderful Amanda who works with Headstart and also is a Beachbody fitness coach - which is how your host met her!  Hear about her career path, what motivates her, and what beers she likes when relaxing with her husband.

]]> Host Heather / Guest Amanda Buzzsprout-908506 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:00:00 -0500 3235 women in STEM, Beachbody, IPA, Headstart, careers 1 3 full true Episode 2 - Heather the Chemist Episode 2 - Heather the Chemist Introduction to your host, Heather.  Hear about her background, education, career, hobbies, and a smidge of challenges/advice.

]]> Introduction to your host, Heather.  Hear about her background, education, career, hobbies, and a smidge of challenges/advice.

]]> Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-884478 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:00:00 -0500 1989 chemist, skin care, beer snob 1 2 full true Podcast Intro Podcast Intro Hoppy Heather Buzzsprout-878595 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:00:00 -0500 36 1 1 trailer false