ICYMI (oops, we did): Space Week rolled around at the beginning of October. It got us thinking about what is going on beyond our atmosphere? So we decided to blast off with some podcasts highlighting the stories of women who are quite literally reaching for the stars!
From engineers to pioneering astronauts, these shows are sharing the amazing contributions of women in space travel, research, and beyond.
From Anousheh Ansariâs trailblazing journey as the first Iranian woman in space to Janelle Wellons' enthusiastic insights and view from space as a spaceflight operation engineer, women are not only breaking barriers but are shaping the future of space accessibility and exploration.
Add these episodes to your queue and tune in to be inspired:
| Finding Your Value Add with Sita Sonty
First up, we have the powerhouse that is Sita Sonty featured on BCG's In Her Ellement. Her journey from being a multilingual translator and diplomat to becoming a Partner and Associate Director of Aerospace at BCG is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Sita breaks down imposter syndrome and how women can navigate their way through the vast expanse of the science and tech worlds. Listen here. |
| Curiosity AND Reaching for the Stars: Anousheh Ansari
Next, we want to tell you about the amazing story of Anousheh Ansari, the first Iranian woman in space. She followed her childhood dreams and curiosity to create an inspiring reality. Anoushehâs story is a reminder that no dream is too big, no galaxy too far. She now works to make space travel accessible to all and discusses the lessons sheâs learned from seeing Earth from another perspective. Plus she shares how important it is to get more women involved in STEM fieldsâbecause when it comes to space, the sky isnât the limit. Itâs just the beginning. Tune in here |
| Space Travel AND Self-Belief: Helen Sharman
Helen Sharman wasnât just any astronautâshe was the first British person in space. Back in 1991, she made her way to the Mir space station, and if that wasnât cool enough, sheâs got some incredible stories about what it took to get there. Spoiler alert: A lot of self-belief. Because when youâre about to launch into orbit, youâve got to trust yourself to handle things. Listen in |
| The Space Paintings of Alma Thomas with Janelle Wellons
Janelle Wellons is here to give her perspective on Alma Thomasâ work. As a Spaceflight Operations Engineer (howâs that for a job title?), Janelle chats about how Alma Thomasâ space-inspired paintings capture what itâs really like out there among the stars. Along the way she shares her own experience of space travel. And let me tell you, Janelleâs enthusiasm for space is contagious. This episode is full of lighthearted stories and plenty of laughs. Listen to her galaxy of insights |
| In Her Orbit
For regular stories of women in space, check out In Her Orbit, a biweekly podcast that looks into the lives of women in the space industry. These episodes are full of real, relatable stories about the highs and lows of working in one of the coolest (and coldest) places there is: space. Whether youâre an aspiring astronaut or just love hearing about women making history, this podcast will keep you starstruck. Explore the universe here |
So, whether youâre an aspiring astronaut, a space nerd, or just need some new podcast recs, these episodes are the perfect way to celebrate Space Week. Women are changing the space gameâand with them at the helm, the future of space exploration looks bright.
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