Brought to you by Grenadian STEAM, this is a podcast chronicling the journeys of West Indian professionals navigating careers in STEAM, both at home and in the diaspora. By taking a deep dive through the individual journeys of these profesionals - discussing their failures, their successes and their moments of learning - we hope to expose interested listeners to the depth and wonder that is a career in STEAM.
45. Finding “Flow”: Career Pivots And Mentorship In Aerospace Engineering, with Dr. Liselle Joseph
That shaking you feel when you’re on a plane and it experiences turbulence? Or the forces at play when a spaceship re enters the earth’s atmosphere? Both are caused by very similar phenomena, and today’s guest has studied its causes and effects inside and out.
Not into engineering or mechanics? She also knows quite a bit about how to find and keep a mentor, if you’re curious about that kind of thing :)
Known in some spaces as the first woman from the OECS to attain a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Professor Liselle Joseph is currently an Assistant Professor with dual appointments with Virginia Tech’s Aerospace & Ocean Engineering department and National Security Institute. Her research focuses on hypersonic phenomenology using both experimental techniques and high-fidelity CFD. Before joining VT’s faculty, Dr. Joseph worked in industry, gaining invaluable research into current real-world engineering standards and methodologies, current needs and landscape of the community, as well as industry expectations for new graduates. Her most recent industry work involved a range of developments and research within the hypersonic flow-field. Prior to 2020, Dr. Joseph developed new compression system technologies for both commercial and military applications at Pratt and Whitney.
Dr. Liselle’s varying experiences in her field adds lots of colour and practical advice to this discussion. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!
Show Notes:
Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast
If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:
05. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ja3MIaxnnQde6WXg5EGXC?si=456fe050e07b4f68
08. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MHBGOk4ACqkFo7qyTJgMM?si=0bc79ff34e3943d0
27. https://grensteam.org/pathways/2021-12-14-kyana-bubb-air-traffic-controller-children%E2%80%99s-author-aviation-enthusiast/
This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes.
Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/.
Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.
10/23/2024 • 57 minutes, 38 seconds
44. Remote Work & The Power Of The Pivot: Global Tech Solutions From Grenada, with Brendan “B” Heyck
Travel the world while working on meaningful projects for companies of all shapes and sizes… sounds like just a dream? Well, today’s guest has made this a reality not only for himself, but also for the people his company employs in Grenada and across the world.
Brendan Heyck (best known as just “B”) is an American-Grenadian IT entrepreneur and technology advocate with a record of uniting innovation with diverse communities. His expertise is in project leadership, negotiating agreements, and international partnerships. He has experience working in the cellars and C-suites of both the private enterprise and public service sectors.
For his next professional role, Brendan is confident that he can launch the Grenadian Ambassador of Technology role into global action and help further drive Grenada's progress and empowerment in the tech space.
In this episode, B and Arlene discuss sustainability, what it takes to develop a remote business, and how accepting change and learning to pivot plays a huge role in attaining success in life.
You don’t want to miss it. Enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!
Show Notes:
Follow the Island Innovators on IG https://www.instagram.com/isleinno/
Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast
If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:
09. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QmuDPRo5UirDDY3OU0PLw?si=2ff25e6372f24e74
24. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b657EXyqP93b56RlxpGYB?si=2e76dc7075294f3d
31. https://youtu.be/wztD7OXUi3U?si=OepNFlrEToGrF2lX
This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes.
Video editing by https://www.instagram.com/mryoungkyle/.
Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, https://www.instagram.com/mozaik.inc/.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by https://www.instagram.com/andrewhitzphillip/?hl=en.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.
10/9/2024 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
43. Tropical Weather Watch: The Role Of A Meteorological Forecaster In Grenada, with Kassia Johnson
Ever wondered what a meteorologist actually does every day? Or how pilots know what conditions they’ll have for landing in a new country? What’s an Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster anyway?? Now you’ll get to talk with one.
Kassia Johnson is a graduate of the St. Joseph’s Convent St. George’s and the T.A. Marryshow Community College. She is an Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster at the Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada.
Kassie started working at the Airports Authority in 2013 as a Meteorological Observer and was later promoted to a Forecaster in 2019. Her studies for this career took place at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology in Husbands, Barbados. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Indiana University East.
Disclaimer: We deeply apologize for the audio quality of this episode. We encountered several technical issues that could not be fixed due to the internet connection during recording.
Nonetheless, lots of great information here. We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!
Show Notes:
Follow spiceweather473 on IG
Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast
If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:
27. Kyana Bubb
33. Kemron Dufont
This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes.
Video editing by @mryoungkyle.
Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.
9/25/2024 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
42. Engineering Wealth: Career Building & Finding Financial Freedom, with Andre Glean
This chat with Dre takes us from uncertainty about whether University was for him, to finding his place in the civil engineering industry, to building a personal finance brand & business with a strong investment portfolio!
Sounds interesting to you? I promise you it is!
Don’t miss today’s Pathway!
Andre Glean is a Grenadian-Canadian civil engineer with a robust professional career. He started his educational journey in Grenada, where he attended primary school, secondary school, and community college before moving to Canada. There, Andre earned a college diploma in civil engineering, worked for a year, and then completed his civil engineering degree at Lakehead University.
Andre now works for the largest engineering consulting firm in Canada, showcasing his expertise in the field. Alongside his engineering career, he is also a dedicated long-term investor passionate about simplifying the stock market.
Don’t miss the discussions on today’s Pathway!
Show Notes:
Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast
Find Dre on Instagram @Dreinc_473
Or on Facebook at Dre Glean
If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:
6. Julien Mitchell
35. Kristina Charles
22. Michael Henry
25. Krystal McDoom
This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes.
Video editing by @mryoungkyle.
Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.
9/11/2024 • 1 hour, 6 minutes
41. Crafting a New Lane & Building a Business with Passion, with Chrislyn Lashington
We talk about “doing something you love” for work all the time, but what does it really take to build a business based on your passions? Our guest on today’s episode is a brimming multi-passionate who knows a thing or two about it...
Chrislyn Lashington is a Creative Entrepreneur from Grenada who has honed her many talents and skills within the sectors of entertainment, media, advertising, health and wellness. She is a TV Producer & Host, dance fitness instructor, event producer and the CEO of Lashington Agency, a marketing, communications and entertainment agency based in Grenada.
Chrislyn holds a Master’s of Public Health from St. George’s University where she later worked as a Bioethics Clinical Tutor for medical students and continues to support the graduate public health programme. Her experience in public relations, marketing and entertainment afforded success to entities like the Grenada Tourism Authority, Sandals Resorts, Flow, Power FM, the Grenada Broadcasting Network, HOMA, a property development company, and more recently a UNESCO-funded Intangible Cultural Heritage project.
Her lifelong passion for the creative and performing arts has led her to become a household name in Grenada for TV and radio hosting under the alias Msy.Chrissy (pronounced Missy Chrissy), dance fitness, and the production of Upstage TV Show, an entertainment show birthed during the global lockdown in 2020.
Chrislyn has also produced the annual Carnival Sunday fete BeachBum and launched Jab in Shape, a dance fitness programme inspired by Afro-Caribbean music and movement. In 2022, she further expanded the Upstage brand, presenting a carnival band that revitalised the Traditional Sailor Masquerade for Spicemas. She is currently a Director on the board of the Grenada National Museum; a Floor Member on the Executive of the Traditional Individual and Mas Bands Association (TIMBA) AND a volunteer at the Grenada Red Cross Society.
Chrislyn loves the beach and believes that dessert is the best part of every meal.
…we would have to agree ;)
We hope you enjoy the journey on today's Pathway!
Show Notes:
Find full episodes of Pathways anywhere you listen to (or watch) podcasts: https://linktr.ee/Pathways.Podcast
If you liked the discussion on this episode, you may also enjoy the following:
#2 Andrew “Hitz” Philip
#13 Careem Gilbert
#19 Marcus Andall
#20 Kaiem Joseph
This episode of Pathways was produced by Arlene Hayes.
Video editing by @mryoungkyle.
Episode artwork by Brand Identity Designer, Mo Oshikanlu.
Your host is Arlene Hayes
Theme song produced by Andrew 'Hitz' Phillip.
The thoughts and ideas expressed on this podcast are those of the host and her guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Grenadian STEAM or its members.