Engineering Success: From a Career in Oil & Gas, Space, Tech, to Leading Black Girls Do Engineer

In this conversation, Kara Branch discusses her journey as a chemical engineer and entrepreneur, focusing on empowering young girls in STEM. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and mental health in both personal and professional life. Kara shares her experiences with failure, the need for self-care, and the significance of setting boundaries as an entrepreneur. She also highlights the lessons learned from the younger generation regarding work-life balance and the importance of breaking generational curses. In this conversation, Kara Branch discusses the importance of prioritizing self-care, empowering future generations in STEM, and the challenges faced as a first-generation engineer. She shares her journey of creating a nonprofit to support young girls in engineering, the significance of cultural identity in the workplace, and the need for representation in the industry. Kara emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and inspiring youth to pursue their dreams in STEM fields.
Chapters
00:00
Empowering Girls in STEM
06:05
Finding Balance as an Entrepreneur
11:57
Setting Boundaries and Taking Breaks
18:09
Learning from the Next Generation
23:17
Prioritizing Self and Health
29:50
Building a Supportive Community
36:40
Cultural Identity in Engineering
46:00
Giving Back and Empowering Youth