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Equivalent Too

Dr. Shini Somara

Equivalent Too is a podcast for minorities in STEM. Its a place to discuss issues faced by those who are under represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, whether that be for reasons of gender, race, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, physical ability. All are welcome to normalise the barriers encountered by being differences, so that we can indeed make a positive difference through our differences.

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Scilence The Best of Q2: 01 Honesty and Hope

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2019/03/26

To celebrate another quarter year, I've mashed up some 13 episodes of Scilence..Each day for the next six days, you can hear a compilation of some of the best sound bites from Episodes 13-26. Its approximately 30 minutes of wisdom from a variety of #womeninstem! Enjoy!

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Scilence 39 Mechanical engineering & EMBRACING...

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2019/03/25

On this week's episode of Scilence: My guest's views on opportunities for women in this male-dominate field are refreshingly unusual and alternative. Her opinions on gender discrimination, societal labels, expectations and people-pleasing are confidently delivered and liberating for anyone caught up in caring too much about what others think! Our conversation gets blunt, honest and will turn your own thinking upside down. She follows her passion, interests and curiosity and believes that we

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01:18:02

Scilence 38 Surgical Oncology & BEING OUTSPOKEN

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2019/03/18

This episode of Scilence contains some graphic language from a Surgical Oncologist, who is passionate about speaking her truth; having been on the receiving end of institutionalised sexual harassment in her dissection class. Despite her frankness on the show, she regrets not being more outspoken with her colleagues. What kept her mute was self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome. She kept her opinions to herself, for fear of affecting her grades and being mom-shamed. Shifting out of academic medial

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55:26

Scilence 37 Financial management & INTIMIDATION

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2019/03/11

This week, my guest describes her long career as a chemical engineer, during which time, she also had five children! Complete with grandchildren now, she decided to embark on a second career, which would have never been possible without her stay-at-home supportive husband. In order to have it all, she believes she has compromised and wonders whether her kids feel short-changed, having had a go-getting mum. We discuss how Alpha-females and confidence can come across as intimidating, which results

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57:02

Scilence 36 Biochemistry & CHOOSING YOU

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2019/03/04

THIS WEEK ON SCILENCE: My self-confident, self-assured Biochemist, talks about the gap-year, she spent making some big decisions. She decided against studying medicine, admitting that her skills in managing her emotions were a significant factor. The highlight of this episode is the courage she has shown in taking care of herself from an early age, including the terms of her parents divorce. We discuss feeling intimidated by other women and how that correlates to our own levels of self-belief,

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01:01:47

Scilence 35 DevOps Engineering and PUZZLING THE JIGSAW

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2019/02/25

On Scilence this week, my guest a DevOps Engineer appears to have accumulated all the pieces of the jigsaw, and is currently figuring out how to put them together. She hasn't lived her life in a perfect straight line, and constantly finds herself in 'Yes, No, Maybe' cycles, continuously reflecting on her goals and priorities. Its all about being adaptable to change, especially when in an industry where technology updates so fast. Continuous reflection and an openness to self-learning is key.

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Scilence 34 STEM High Schoolers & ENCOURAGEMENT

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2019/02/17

On Scilence this week: Four high-schoolers keen on pursuing STEM, share their perspectives on the importance of being individual. We discuss what circumstances girls need to thrive at school. The girls unanimously agree that being seen and heard certainly helps them with their assertiveness and confidence, whilst encouragement will always be essential - teachers, parents, caregivers, friends take note! Join me in this very honest and open conversation that will transport you right back to their

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58:12

Scilence 33 Palaeontology & WONDER

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2019/02/10

This week on Scilence, my guest introduces me to the world of Palaeontology - a subject I know very little about. After chatting with her for an hour, you might get infected by her passion - I certainly did! Science is spiritual, according to my women in STEM; who feels more connected to the Earth, having contributed to scientific progress through her research. She shares her enthusiasm about how she would like to be preserved in the after-life and tells us how Hollywood got Jurrasic Park

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Scilence 32 Controls Engineering & SELF-PRESERVATION

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2019/02/04

This weeks episode of Scilence is utterly uplifting, because my guest, a Controls Engineer and gifted mathematician, tells all about the darkest seven months of her career. This challenging time forced her towards the greatest awakening of her true self. Highly qualified, but jobless, this incredible woman of STEM had no choice but to face herself and figure out what what was meaningful. Now she sincerely understands that knowing and believing in yourself protects you from being influenced by the

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53:23

Scilence 31 Digital Transformation, Social innovation...

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2019/01/27

This week's episode has got to be one of my all time favourites! My guest is a truly loveable alpha female, who's executive experience, wisdom and sensibility, will leave you wanting to strive to reach your own personal best. She appears to have it all, but shares her perspective. Despite taking all failures personally, she also uses that negativity to drive her further. - Facing disappointment square on and shaking it off. My guest believes in staying true to herself, even if unconventional,

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49:41

Scilence 30 Psychological and Brain Sciences &...

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2019/01/21

In this week's episode of Scilence, my guest describes how an uncontrollable tick led her to study Psychological and Brain Sciences. Adversity has always pointed her in new directions and as a result, its taught her what she has needed to know. In listening to her, I realise the benefit of letting go of resentments. Accepting what has happened in the past helps you to move on in life without being held back. Despite everything my guest has gone through since childhood, there has always

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55:46

Scilence 29 Electrical Engineering & COMPETITION

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2019/01/13

On this week's episode, my guest, out numbered as a female electrical engineer has always struggled to fit in. She found herself compromising who she was as a women, in order to be seen as one of the boys. She now realises that competition makes you focus on the negative. Through sharing her stories and experiences in this episode, her message is loud and clear: Have confidence in being yourself, and what is meant for you will find you.

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Scilence 28 Instrument Operations Engineer &...

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2019/01/06

In this week's episode my incredible guest is part of several minorities, but that hasn't diminished her drive to achieve. She believes that success has nothing to do with grades, but is all about being a positive influence in the lives of others - helping and understanding people and giving back. For her there is no challenge too great. Attitude is everything to my guest and surrounding herself with people who want to learn; cutting out everything that prevents her from being her best self

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Scilence 27 Civil Engineering & CONFIDENCE BUILDING

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2018/12/30

In this week's episode of Scilence, my youngest guest on the series reveals her back-up plan, should acting not work out. According to her, its all about having faith in being different. Inspired by her uncle, she wants to put her love of math and trigonomtery to work, by studying civil engineering. Hear from a girl in STEM, who has learned to believe in herself when bullies won't, and is staying focused on combining her passions.

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Scilence The Best of Q1: 06 Passing Your message On

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2018/12/28

Listen to the highlights from the first 13 episodes of Scilence. In this episode you'll hear from a physicist, aerospace engineer, planetary scientist, veterinarian, architect, epidemiologist and more; as they reveal what its really like surviving and thriving in typically male dominated environments. The conversation gets honest, raw and vulnerable, as my incredibly accomplished guests open up about their personal experiences and what they've learned. Be inspired listening to how these women

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21:18

Scilence The Best of Q1: 05 Sisterhood

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2018/12/27

Listen to the highlights from the first 13 episodes of Scilence. In this episode you'll hear from a physicist, aerospace engineer, planetary scientist, veterinarian, architect, epidemiologist and more; as they reveal what its really like surviving and thriving in typically male dominated environments. The conversation gets honest, raw and vulnerable, as my incredibly accomplished guests open up about their personal experiences and what they've learned. Be inspired listening to how these women

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Scilence The Best of Q1: 04 Making a humble Impact

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2018/12/26

Listen to the highlights from the first 13 episodes of Scilence. In this episode you'll hear from a physicist, aerospace engineer, planetary scientist, veterinarian, architect, epidemiologist and more; as they reveal what its really like surviving and thriving in typically male dominated environments. The conversation gets honest, raw and vulnerable, as my incredibly accomplished guests open up about their personal experiences and what they've learned. Be inspired listening to how these women

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21:04

Scilence The Best of Q1: 03 Courage and Integrity

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2018/12/25

Listen to the highlights from the first 13 episodes of Scilence. In this episode you'll hear from a physicist, aerospace engineer, planetary scientist, veterinarian, architect, epidemiologist and more; as they reveal what its really like surviving and thriving in typically male dominated environments. The conversation gets honest, raw and vulnerable, as my incredibly accomplished guests open up about their personal experiences and what they've learned. Be inspired listening to how these women

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21:42

Scilence The Best of Q1: 02 Hope and Faith

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2018/12/24

Listen to the highlights from the first 13 episodes of Scilence. In this episode you'll hear from a physicist, aerospace engineer, planetary scientist, veterinarian, architect, epidemiologist and more; as they reveal what its really like surviving and thriving in typically male dominated environments. The conversation gets honest, raw and vulnerable, as my incredibly accomplished guests open up about their personal experiences and what they've learned. Be inspired listening to how these women

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27:33

Scilence The Best of Q1: 01 Getting Real

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2018/12/23

Listen to the highlights from the first 13 episodes of Scilence. In this episode you'll hear from a physicist, aerospace engineer, planetary scientist, veterinarian, architect, epidemiologist and more; as they reveal what its really like surviving and thriving in typically male dominated environments. The conversation gets honest, raw and vulnerable, as my incredibly accomplished guests open up about their personal experiences and what they've learned. Be inspired listening to how these women

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