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The STEMINISTS Podcast

Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams

Tech visionaries Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams bring their unique expertise to the microphone and expand the conversation around tech. They’ll bring fresh voices and often unheard perspectives you don’t want to miss. Ever wonder if you and your data are AI-ready? Cloud-ready? Is your business truly prepared for a ransomware attack? And is your data infrastructure intelligent and future-proof? Together, we’ll explore the latest trends and give you key insights that could change the way you do

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13:38

Build It Right: AI’s Cheat Code for Data &...

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2025/09/09

How do you give your customers what they need to grow their business? And how do you build it, so it protects your data and enhances your AI capabilities? In this episode of “The STEMINISTS,” we sit down with Priya Idgunji, VP of Engineering for ONTAP at NetApp, to explore the pivotal role of translating customer needs into creating modern, customer-centric products. How should engineering leaders think about data infrastructure modernization and AI, in how their teams work and deliver to their

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14:39

The Data-Driven Partnership Behind DreamWorks’...

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2025/09/02

Ever wonder what it takes to bring the enchanting worlds of Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Wild Robot to the big screen? Join hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams as they chat with Kate Swanborg, Senior Vice President of Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances at DreamWorks Animation, to uncover the cutting-edge tech and partnership that powers these iconic films and the excitement behind the latest release, The Bad Guys 2. From generating over half a billion files per movie to perfecting

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14:56

A Quick Guide to IT Modernization Success

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2025/08/26

Ready to challenge the status quo? The STEMINISTS podcast is pulling no punches this week, as hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams chat with NetApp’s own Banu Sundhar, a powerhouse in technical marketing, about what it really takes to modernize. Forget the pretty PowerPoints—Banu exposes why tackling just applications or infrastructure in isolation will leave your tech team stuck in the past.With sharp insights and zero fluff, this episode digs into the nuts and bolts: Why do organizations throw

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13:08

Partners in Profit: Dominate the Tech Industry...

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2025/08/19

How do you dominate the tech industry through killer partnerships? In this episode, Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams get real with Jenni Flinders, SVP of Worldwide Partner Group at NetApp, to uncover the raw truth about what it takes to turn collaboration into cash and attract, grow and retain great Sales partners. Jenni is a powerhouse consistently ranked among the top channel sales leaders. She spills her secrets behind NetApp’s partner-driven success—where 86% of the company’s revenue comes from

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14:41

Is GenAI Outsmarting Us or Just Making Us Lazy?

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2025/08/12

Is AI turning our brains to mush? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams are joined by Karissa “KB” Breen, the sharp-tongued cybersecurity journalist behind the popular podcast, KBKast, for a no-holds-barred look at how AI is rewriting the rules of the game. From the sneaky rise of unsanctioned “shadow AI” tools to the unnervingly convincing world of deepfakes, KB doesn’t shy away from calling out the dangers this tech brings to the table. Are we trading critical thinking for convenience? Losing

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19:53

The AI Space Race Is On: Are You Bridging the Data Gap?

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2025/08/05

The results are in! According to NetApp’s AI Space Race survey, only 15% of AI initiatives succeed… and the barrier isn’t ambition. It’s alignment. In this episode, NetApp CMO Gabie Boko joins Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams to unpack what’s really holding organizations back: The disconnect between people, data, and strategy. Data silos. Fragmented ownership. Misaligned priorities. These aren’t just operational issues – they’re the root cause of stalled innovation and missed outcomes. The key is

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13:15

Build vs. Buy: What works for a nimbler AI strategy?

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2025/07/29

What happens when enterprise AI grows up? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Nichole Paschal, Senior AI Product Marketer at NetApp, to unpack how businesses are shifting from flashy, GPU-heavy solutions to smarter, nimbler AI, powered by CPUs. Nichole, a strategist who’s mastered the art of crafting growth and execution blueprints across diverse teams, shares her insider perspective on navigating this transformation. The episode dives into the all-important “build vs. buy” decision,

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15:38

Bias Be Gone! Use AI with Fairness

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2025/07/22

Is your AI playing fair? Maybe yes, maybe no. Join Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams as they chat with Naomi DeMarco, a pro in AI bias and data governance, about how bias sneaks into AI systems and wreaks havoc. From hiring tools that exclude women to medical models that fail entire groups, this conversation gets into the real-world consequences of biased AI. And the stakes are high—unchecked bias can damage businesses, alienate customers, and perpetuate inequality. The good news? Naomi shares

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14:06

Workloads Gone Wild: Taming Cloud Migration Chaos

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2025/07/15

Ever wondered if “cloud-first” is still the smartest move? Join your favorite dynamic duo, Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams, as they chat with Jenny Marshall, global go-to-market strategy leader at NetApp, about why it might be time to rethink that playbook. Jenny unpacks the shift from the old-school “cloud-first” mandate to the savvier “intelligent application placement” approach. It’s not about chasing the cloud for the sake of it, but figuring out where each workload truly belongs - whether

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14:36

Ransomware: Hackers Hate This Episode (And You’ll...

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2025/07/08

What’s the #1 way your business can get hacked? Cyber criminals are relentless, but YOU can be smarter! Listen to this episode of “The STEMINISTS” to find out! Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams welcome back Darnell Fatigati, a powerhouse in technical marketing at NetApp, to tell you how you can fight back ASAP against ransomware. With years of experience in tech and telecom, Darnell brings expert insights on staying ahead of the threats. You’ll hear what leads 75% of ransomware incidents and

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14:32

Building “No Regret” Skills for your AI-Powered...

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2025/07/01

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Accenture’s Sarah Bartel on thriving in the age of AI. While last week’s episode explored how leaders must evolve their teams to meet AI’s challenges, this episode focuses on YOU, the individual. How can you secure your value and stay ahead as AI rapidly transforms the workplace? Sarah joins our hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams and introduces "No Regret” skills — transferable abilities that hold their worth even as technology evolves. From

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13:51

Leading AI-Driven Change Across Your Business

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2025/06/24

Are you ready to lead a world transformed by AI? You’d better be...and we’ll tell you how! Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Sarah Bartel, Accenture’s global cloud talent and organizational change lead, for an inspiring discussion on preparing your teams for the future of work. Sarah brings her wealth of experience to the table: She presents MIT's "Leading the AI Driven Organization" course and specializes in the human side of tech-enabled transformations. She works with leaders to

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12:21

Modernizing your data infrastructure strategy: What...

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2025/06/17

Is your data center prepared to handle the diverse and growing demands of modern applications, cloud solutions, legacy systems, and stringent regulations? If managing this complexity feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. On this episode, we’re breaking down the real challenges of modernization and exploring what it takes to build data center strategies for success that last. From meeting security requirements to accommodating the needs of both your customers and internal teams, we’ll discuss the

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12:47

Tackling Gen AI’s Legal and Ethical Minefield

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2025/06/10

What does it take to harness the power of generative AI without crashing into its risks? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Beth O’Callahan, a powerhouse C-suite executive with over two decades of experience guiding tech giants through high-stakes challenges like geo-political hurdles, regulatory shifts, and workforce transformations. Beth gets real about Gen AI’s productivity-boosting potential and the legal and ethical pitfalls lurking beneath the surface. From intellectual

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13:39

How to Become an AI Ninja: Your Checklist for Success

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2025/06/03

Want to master your AI strategy and slice through challenges like an AI Ninja? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Kirsty Biddiscombe, a seasoned Sales Business Development Manager with over two decades of expertise in datacenter solutions, to uncover the secret to AI success. Get ready to decode the mysteries of your data—what you have, where it’s hiding, how to wield it, and what it’s capable of. They’ll also introduce you to NetApp's AI Readiness Assessment, a genius 10-step

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14:03

Cyber Danger is Real: Global Threats, Local Risks

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2025/05/26

Global security isn’t just about governments; it’s about protecting your business, your personal life, and yes, even your power and electricity. With data flying around the globe (spoiler alert: we’re all part of this), staying secure is no longer optional. Join Tech Gurus - Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams as they talk to world traveler Kristen Verderame, VP of Government Relations, on what happens “there” affects you “here” - how global policies shape the safety of your everyday essentials, from

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12:33

Stealing Today, Cracking Tomorrow: The Quantum Threat...

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2025/05/20

The Q- word... Quantum computing... The threat of it decrypting your company's critical data is real! What must you know now to protect your data and keep it secure in the future? Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams sit down with Sandra Dunbar, a seasoned expert with 20 years in the cyber-resilience space. Together, they unpack the quantum threat, decode its potential to break encryption, and explore the race toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Get ready to learn what’s at stake and what it

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12:07

Data Rx: Prescribing Solutions for Healthcare’s Big...

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2025/05/13

By 2025, the healthcare industry will crank out 30% of the planet’s 175 zettabytes. (Yes, zettabytes are a thing, and they’re huge.) Alot of that data is your X-rays, mammograms, MRIs and other tests that keep you healthy. Healthcare expert Kim Garriott joins hosts Mekka Williams and Phoebe Goh – and you wanna meet Kim. She’s IT Magazine’s “100 People You Need to Know.” Together, they break down how healthcare’s data boom is reshaping the game. From imaging to genomics, they expose the challenges of

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11:05

Ransomware: Strategies to stay secure and outsmart...

The STEMINISTS Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Ransomware is on the rise, but don’t panic—we’ve got answers. Hosts Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams team up with Cybersecurity pro Darnell Fatigati to share practical tips to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from attacks. They’ll break down the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and dive into the dangers of “ransomware as a service.”Tune in for smart strategies, sharp insights, and a touch of wisdom. Learn more about the NIST Cybersecurity framework:

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13:21

Flash vs. Hard Drives: Data Storage Decoded

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2025/04/29

Data storage decisions stressing you out? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back in this byte-sized showdown between flash storage and hard disk drives. Whether you’re craving flash’s lightning-fast speed or wooed by the wallet-friendly charm of hard drives, our tech gurus, Phoebe Goh and Mekka Williams, break it all down with wit and wisdom. Our enterprise storage expert, Kris Cornwall, joins them to cover why flash is great for fast, frequently accessed data and how hard drives still shine for storing

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