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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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142. Linda Rhodes Large Animal Veterinarian, Animal Pharmaceuticals, Author
Episode 142
Monday, 29 December, 2025
In this episode, Kathy and Linda LaTourelle sit down with Linda Rhodes, a former large-animal veterinarian, pharmaceutical executive, entrepreneur, and author, to explore an extraordinary career path rooted in agriculture, science, and perseverance.Linda shares her journey from being one of the few women working as a large-animal veterinarian to building a groundbreaking career in veterinary pharmaceuticals, biotech startups, and executive leadership. Along the way, she reflects honestly on the realities of being a pioneer in a male-dominated field, the personal tradeoffs that come with ambitious careers, and the importance of making intentional choices — even when there’s no clear roadmap.This conversation dives into what really counts as STEM, why agriculture and veterinary medicine belong in the STEM conversation, and how women can redefine success on their own terms at every stage of life.🌾 What We Talk About in This EpisodeWhy veterinary medicine and agriculture are often overlooked as STEM careersBeing one of the first women in large-animal veterinary medicineLearning to balance — and sometimes choose between — career, relationships, and personal fulfillmentWriting Breaking the Barnyard Barrier and transitioning from scientific to narrative writingNavigating male-dominated spaces in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and venture capitalStarting, scaling, and selling a successful animal health companyWhy career paths don’t have to be linear — and often shouldn’t beAdvice for early-career professionals trying to figure out what they actually want to doRedefining success, freedom, and fulfillment later in lifeBreaking the Barnyard Barrier by Linda Rhodes👉 Purchase the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Barnyard-Barrier-Woman-Veterinarian/dp/1647792355👉 Purchase the book on Barnes and Noble here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/breaking-the-barnyard-barrier-linda-rhodes/1147476620?ean=9781647792350💡 Ask the (Not) Experts – Listener Question“How do I find a career that I’ll like?”Linda, Kathy, and Linda LaTourelle reflect on why it’s okay — and often necessary — to try different paths, reassess over time, and pay attention to what doesn’t fit just as much as what does.✨ Favorite MomentsThe moment Linda first realized she could be a veterinarianA candid discussion about the pressure women feel to “do it all”Why some of the most fulfilling decades of life can come later than expectedHave a question for Ask the (Not) Experts or want to say hello?📧 Email us at ordinarilyextraordinarypod@gmail.com🎙️ Or leave us a voicemail at ordinarilyextraordinary.comMusic by Kay PaulusSupport the show
