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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) and raising awareness and inspiring the next generation – the importance of role models and the attitude surrounding these sectors right from childhood.

My guest today is Stephanie Green, artist, Activist, Entrepreneur and Businesswoman.

We will be discussing:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) and raising awareness and inspiring the next generation – the importance of role models and the attitude surrounding these sectors right from childhood.
• The essentials regarding education to follow a career in or these sectors. How education and/or background in STEM can be a good lead in to other different sectors and industries in today’s market
• From a social point of view, why STEM can help grow the market and economy of a country. How can this help gender balance and women’s opportunities in the workplace or as entrepreneurs
• What schools and the community can do to inspire children and teenagers to enjoy and consider choices that aren’t typical to gender stereotypes.

Stephanie Green – Artist, Activist, Entrepreneur and Businesswoman, Stephanie Green is passionate about building lasting gender equality. At 21 she became the country’s youngest councillor in her home town of Taunton. By 25 she was Circulation Director at an international publishing house. Following her love of graphic design she opened her own successful studio seven years ago. In 2016 she founded Dauntless Daughters to create bold, diverse illustrations, stories, games, goods and services that empower girls and young women. For children seeing is believing so it is critical to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) success to provide diverse learning resources, story books and images staring female and minority characters.

You can find Stephanie on the web:

• Website – Waldorf Family
• Social Media –  twitter