Inside Ohio State SWE: The Steminist Podcast

Goals can be intimidating...but there shouldn't be pressure in self improvement. Progress isn't linear and everyone grows at their own pace!! Explore soft resolutions with Ava and Emma, and learn how to be kind to yourself when setting expectations for the future. Comparison is the thief of joy, so try not to steal it from others OR yourself this year. Stay strong out there gals and please be kind to your mind!!xoxo Ava and Emma

Introducing your new Steminist hosts for the 2025-26 school year! Meet Emma and Ava and get a glimpse of conference with our WE25 recap.

While we are in the heart of our academics, it is still important to nurture the other aspects of your life. It is totally normal to feel overwhelmed and often times discouraged by your classes, but it is important to remember that there are so many more things that you have to offer as an individual.

Throughout this episode, we break down some of the major branches or aspects of SWE. We briefly touch on some of the events they put on as well as their goals.

Welcome back to Lydia and Lily's final rendition of the Steminist Podcast! This month we have our lovely upcoming president, Miss Ellie Spiewak, on to talk all about how to survive your summer internship. Her previous internship experience helps us answer questions like what the first day of your internship may look like, or how to plan your day out. We certainly learned a lot from having Ellie on, and we want to thank her for making this final podcast so special! -Lily and Lydia

Welcome back! This month we talk about spring break excitement, fun upcoming SWE events, and our conference experience! Listen to hear what a day in the life of conference is like both in the actual conference itself and the fun aspects of exploring the vibrant city of Las Vegas! -Lily and Lydia

Happy February! Welcome back to another installment of the Steminist podcast and this month we're tackling how to recover after getting back a bad exam grade. Listen to hear our tips, strategies, and resources that can help you with your academic success! -Lily and Lydia :)

Happy 2024 and welcome back to the Steminist podcast! We are so happy to have everyone back for the new year and so excited to continue creating blogs and podcasts for our SWEsters! Listen as we talk about our 2024 Ins and Outs, tips to start the new year off right, and some of our resolutions. -Lily and Lydia

As we get into finals season, we wanted to prioritize mental health and use the podcast to discuss it with everyone. Mental health is incredibly important and needs to be destigmatized. Make sure to check in on your friends, and just know if you are ever feeling down there are plenty of resources out there. Talk with a therapist, go to a Let's Talk session at Ohio State, talk with your friends or a mentor, and call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for crisis resources. As we head into finals season, just know that you are capable and smart, and you can crush these finals! -Lily and Lydia

Come listen to our fun recap of conference and everything we did in LA! We are so grateful for the opportunity Ohio State SWE gives us to go to conference and love every moment of this bonding and professional development-oriented trip. If you want to go to the next conference with Ohio State SWE, you should totally apply, WELocal applications are coming out soon. Also, if you have any questions related to conference or applying do not hesitate to reach out! -Lily and Lydia

Hey guys! Welcome back to the Steminist podcast! This month, we're talking all about free time. Even though engineers don't have a ton of free time, we've compiled a whole list of things you could do such as go for a walk, explore Columbus, attend OSU athletic events, and more. Listen to this month's episode for more and some fun extras like a horoscope reading, song of the month, and more! -Lily + Lydia

Welcome back to the Steminist Podcast! We are so excited to be back for another year and can't wait to discuss fun and important topics. This episode is all about success and defining the idea of success for yourself. We have some tips on how to maintain/achieve your success both as a college student and as a female in engineering, and we can't wait for you to listen! -Lily and Lydia :)

Listen to the final podcast episode of the school year! In this episode, we reflect on podcast episodes from the past year, various SWE events, and more! Come reflect and reminisce with us as we wrap up the year. We have absolutely loved making these and hope you enjoyed listening as well. Thank you thank you thank you so so so much, we appreciate everyone who listens so much! Fill out the feedback form here: https://forms.gle/vsa8tvrxjkEMtMJX8 Signing off, Lily and Valencia :)

Interested in learning about what SWE conferences are like? Hear from us about our first conference! We share all about our experience as well as some advice and tips!

We got to sit down and chat with one of SWE's lovely advisors, Kristina Kennedy! Get to learn more about the professional world, combatting gender bias in the workplace, and interweaving business and engineering. With her experience working for Honda and now as the current director of the Integrated Business and Engineering Honors (IBE) program, Kristina was an excellent and extremely knowledgeable guest!

New year, new me...right? We're starting off the spring semester with good intentions as we talk about the importance of taking care of yourself and setting healthy and attainable goals. In this episode, we will touch on and discuss mental health issues and struggles. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to someone, call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org. You are not alone.

Listen to learn all the ins and outs of internships from the one and only: Aastha! We love love love our SWE president. We definitely learned a lot from this episode and hopefully, you will too! If you haven't registered with ECS yet, make sure you do!!!

It's spooky season y'all and we are back with another episode! This month we talk about the various paths engineers can take. From the different degrees and certificates to research and study abroad, there are so many opportunities and no wrong way to pursue college. Have suggestions or questions? Fill out the podcast form! https://forms.gle/VrJF6RHekcp49iyN8 Also, check out our blog! https://ohiostateswe.medium.com/ Signing off for now, Lily and Valencia :)

Hey guys!!! We are so excited to host the podcast this year. Listen to this episode for all of the info about what this year in podcasting is going to look like and learn a little bit about us! Podcasts will go out every month, and tune in next month to learn more about internships! Here is the September Podcast Google Form: https://forms.gle/VrJF6RHekcp49iyN8 Here is a link to the blog: https://ohiostateswe.medium.com/ Thank you! - Lily and Valencia :)

Listen to our chat with FY 21 OSU SWE President, Katie Lenz! We talk all about recruiting and company DEI efforts!

In this episode we discuss emotional wellness with Emily McDonel. She shares her personal experiences with practicing emotional wellness as well as the unpleasant parts of her journey. She also discusses her experience with burnout, imposter syndrome, and DEI efforts. **Disclaimer: We are not professionals by any means in mental health or emotional wellness, these are just discussions surrounding personal experiences and not every experience will apply to everyone. If you are struggling with mental health, please consider seeking any necessary professional help.

In this episode we discuss aspects of physical wellness with OSU SWE alum Claire Penrose. Claire's Food Instagram Handle: cookingwithclairep

Join us for a chat about financial wellness in college with two fellow sweisters, Kayla Seppelt and Bridgette Wadge! **DISCLAIMER: None of us are financial experts and this is not professional financial advice. **** Have questions for our guests? Kayla Seppelt email: seppelt.4@buckeyemail.osu.edu Bridgette Wadge email: wadge.3@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Today on the podcast we have two very special guests: Aimee Ulsted and Olga Stavridis! Aimee is our faculty advisor for OSU SWE and a professor in the ISE department. Olga is the Women in Engineering advisor and a senior director in the office of diversity, outreach and inclusion. These lovely ladies shared with us how they met, what they did in industry and how they got into academia, and advise to all us undergraduate engineers!

Join us for a chat with OSU SWE alum Morgan Smith! In this episode we talk about transitioning from college to career, how to maintain a work life balance, and advice on how to say no in your career.

Introductory Episode Welcome to “Inside Ohio State SWE: The Steminist Podcast”, The Ohio State University's SWE Podcast hosted by Amy Kadakia and Kiley Grilliot. This episode focuses on introducing our lovely podcast and the Social Dimension of Wellness. Specifically we talk about: being a woman in STEM, going back to school, and helpful OSU resources.