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Ordinarily Extraordinary - Conversations with women in STEMAuthor: Kathy Nelson
Were Kathy Kale Nelson and Linda LaTourelle co-hosts of Ordinarily Extraordinary: Conversations with Women in STEM.Our mission is to amplify the voices of ordinary women doing extraordinary work in science, technology, engineering, and math.Were deeply committed to:Normalizing the presence of women in STEM by making their stories visibleBuilding community for women who may be the only ones like them in their workplaceEducating listeners about the wide variety of STEM careers and what they actually look likeEmpowering growth and retention by addressing the challenges behind the leaky pipelineFrom early-career professionals to experienced leaders in a wide variety of STEM fields, our guests share how they got started, how theyve grown, and what theyve learned along the way. This podcast is a space where women in STEM can be seen, heard, and supported because representation isnt just powerful, its essential. Language: en-us Genres: Science, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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140. STEM Super Stars: Introducing the Women in STEM Coloring Book — A Conversation with Kathy & Linda
Episode 140
Monday, 24 November, 2025
In this special episode, Kathy and her co-host Linda sit down for a heartfelt conversation about the release of Kathy’s brand-new Women in STEM Coloring Book—a three-year passion project created in collaboration with her daughter, Emily. This book showcases contemporary women in STEM, brought to life through hand-drawn illustrations and inspiring biographies.Kathy shares the story behind the book, why representation of real, modern women in STEM matters, and how her daughter’s artwork brings these stories to life. They talk through favorite pages, the women featured, the challenges and joys of self-publishing, and the importance of normalizing women in STEM from an early age.Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone passionate about STEM advocacy, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look into creating a resource designed to inspire the next generation.In This Episode We Discuss:The origin and three-year journey of creating the Women in STEM Coloring BookWhy showcasing contemporary women—not just historical figures—is so importantThe need to normalize women in STEM roles for both girls and boysHow Emily created 31 hand-drawn illustrations and character pagesFavorite featured women:A bat scientistA glaciologistA crash test engineerA satellite communications engineerA code breakerHow the biographies and real photos in the back bring authenticity to the bookThe process and unexpected challenges of self-publishing through Amazon KDPKathy’s experience approaching local stores and embracing the identity of “author”A fun sidebar about Linda’s granddaughter writing and illustrating her own booksWhat comes next as the book launches during holiday seasonAbout the BookSTEM Super Stars: Women of Today Changing the WorldA beautifully illustrated coloring book featuring 25 real women working in STEM fields today. Perfect for kids, classrooms, and anyone who wants to see more representation in science and technology.✔ 31 single-sided coloring pages✔ Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & “Other” categories✔ Real photos and biographies of every woman featured✔ Hand-drawn illustrations by Emily Nelson✔ Created in Minnesota and inspired by women making real impact across the globeBuy the BookAmazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2YSJ9XWBulk or Educational Orders: Contact Kathy at kathy@kathykalenelson.com for informationCreditsHosted by: Kathy Nelson & Linda LaTourelleProduced by: Ordinarily Extraordinary PodcastMusic: Custom intro/outro by Kay PaulusSupport the show
