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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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51:51

Innervation: S2 Ep 17 Human Connection

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2021/10/12

This week on Innervation, I talk to Eva Cheng, a Chinese Australian Telecommunications Engineer, who sees the beauty and value in human connection, despite her technical expertise in connecting people through computers. We discuss..

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47:48

Innervation: S2 Ep 16 If anything is worth doing, do...

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2021/10/05

Michelle Bui is a gene editor. She is passionate about reducing the spread of infectious diseases via mosquitoes. Her work is badass and she is so chill, which she believes is down to living in San Diego, California. I reckon being a Vietnamese-American woman in STEM has trained her to be confident and comfortable in her own skin, especially because she does not fit convention. Be inspired by her vibe, to be the best version of yourself - that's what happened to me whilst hosting this

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44:11

Innervation: S2 Ep 15 We live and we learn and we Grow!

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2021/09/28

This week I talk to Civil Engineer, Ayo Sokale. Honestly, this conversation blew me away. She is just an incredibly inspiring human being. So driven, so genuine and really wise. Ayo brings me to tears with her honesty and strength - she's just awesome and I urge you to check this episode out if you want to be uplifted and motivated to be the best version of yourself.

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43:08

Innervation: S2 Ep 14 Big Fish, Small Pond

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2021/09/21

This week I talk to Lisa Marie Stabryla, who is doing important work in trying to outsmart smart bacteria. Bacteria has become so clever these days that our antibiotics are becoming less and less effective. We talk about her crucial research, but also what she has experienced as Woman in STEM and how developing a global perspective is essential to empowerment.

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41:23

Innervation: S2 Ep 13 No Regrets, only Learning

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2021/09/14

This week, Aarthi Vijayakumar talks about living in the moment and how there is no such thing as a bad choice or decision. She was part of a team that conducted one of the most sophisticated molecular biology experiments ever carried out in space, yet she takes it all in her stride, at the age of 20. She is smart, wise and chilled about her future - she knows the world is her oyster because she world hard and wants to do good in the world through her talent for STEM subjects..

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34:45

Innervation: S2 Ep 11 ‘Try‘ and ‘Fail‘

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2021/08/31

As an asian woman in STEM, Jacquelin Chu, a physician has a strong sense of how to carry herself through her career, as a person in a minority. She is very determined, very self-assured and doesn't take failure personally. I'm hoping that after a conversation with her, her strength of character and resilience is infectious!

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38:20

Innervation: S2 Ep 10 Dealing with Culture Clash

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2021/08/24

This week on Innervation, Maria Ardila, an Energy Engineer from Colombia, talks about the significance of cultural differences on success and how she deals with being unconventional as a woman in engineering..

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01:24:30

Innervation: Ep 8 The Search for Truth

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2021/08/10

I speak to Dr. Precious Lunga, who is Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow's wife. I mention Jon first up because people always want headlines and we may have come across Precious through him. BUT after speaking with Precious, an impressive, uber smart and grounded Woman in STEM, it confirms that women can be all they are in their glory, without having to stand in the shadows of their men. Through this conversation you'll see how incredible Precious she is - she studied neuroscience and Epidemiology

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35:32

Innervation: S2 Ep 7 I'll Show You

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2021/08/03

Juliane Sempionatto is a nano engineer working on wearable sensors at CalTech. She describes herself when she started her career journey as a poor black woman. She knew that women like her don't choose careers such as hers. Being this rare in nano engineering has helped her develop some major life skills, of resilience, determination and she isn't afraid of hard work. This uplifting and inspiring story, is enough to make anyone question their own self-pity - how strong must you be to prove the

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34:23

Innervation: S2 Ep 6 Just be Yourself

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2021/07/27

This week on Innervation, I speak to aerospace engineer Jenna Tiwana about the many hats she has worn in STEM and how she has coped with being judged over that. Life isn't linear, right?!? Her bubbly enthusiasm carries her through life, particularly during the times when she is the only one. Being an ethnic minority woman in engineering is rare, but it’s all about attitude and she has a very positive one, because compared what what her ancestors went through, being badass in a male-dominated

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28:26

Innervation: S2 Ep 5 Going Back to Your Roots

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2021/07/20

Maryam is so inspiring as a woman of colour in engineering. She opens up about the hardships she has faced being one of few in her industry, but also describes her career journey. Being raised in a council flat in London, she had always been focused on getting out and securing a high-flying job. Having done all this, she then turned to where she is from and reveals how her processionals of self-acceptance has made her proud of who she is today. As always on Innervation, this is an uplifting,

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25:22

Innervation: S2 Ep 4 First attempt in Learning (FAIL)

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2021/07/13

This week on Innervation we speak to Celine Montanari, who is about to get her PhD in Biocomposite Material Engineering. We hear about what valuable life lessons she has learned along her life and career journey, including the importance of making mistakes.

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24:38

Innervation: S2 Ep 3 Follow your Gut

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2021/07/06

This week we hear from Jo Sadler, a biotechnologist, who shares her knowledge, wisdom and experiences with us, as a Woman in STEM.

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19:49

Innervation: S2 Ep 2 Be the Change

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2021/06/29

My guest this week, design engineer Esmeralda Ypsilanti talks about the importance of following your heart, as well as the rules. Her strength of character and 'don't mess with me' attitude is perfect as one of few females in her industry. I get to the root of where her resilience and confidence comes from and its inspiring, especially if you are a little unconventional, like me.

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24:18

Innervation: S2 Ep 1 Because..Life is short

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2021/06/22

In this episode Kerrine, A Lead Systems Power Engineer, admits she has taken too much in life for granted...

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19:23

Innervation: Ep 52 Empowerment

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2021/06/15

Sometimes I don't think women realise how little power they have in most western societies. We truly do live in a patriarchal age, and as a result we all miss out on the power, strength and creativity that women can bring to the table. Times are getting better though, but I still think there are many things we can all do to empower ourselves, if we have fallen back into a role of being the underdog - and that doesn't just apply to women. Check out the discussion and perspectives from women in

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25:56

Innervation: Ep 51 Resilience

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2021/06/08

Resilient materials in engineering, are very elastic and can bounce back to their original forms after they have been subjected to stress! What a great analogy for life! I discuss this together with perspectives from women in STEM on the topic. Resilience is a super power! I want some of it for myself - its a work in progress and discussing the topic certainly helps with that.

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25:11

Innervation: Ep 50 Permission

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2021/06/02

I don't know if its a woman thing, or a minorities thing, but I've wasted so many years asking for permission just to exist; just because I felt different from everybody else. I break down this topic together with some perspectives from women in STEM, and we talk about why we seek permission and why we shouldn't have to, as empowered people.

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25:37

Innervation: Ep 49 Relax

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2021/05/25

Taking some time out to relax can be so rewarding, despite the guilt and shame of doing nothing. It's so important for our creativity and innovation. I'm usually really highly strung and can take life quite seriously sometimes, but at least I now see the importance of doing something different or nothing!! Progress!

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24:24

Innervation: Ep 48 Vulnerability

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2021/05/18

Being vulnerable with others is so hard, but when we are able to, we give ourselves permission to be ourselves. Being vulnerable is empowering, because it means that we are not in shame about being human. We need connection, we need others and being vulnerable is beautiful.

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