February is a month that calls us to lead with heart and purpose—and this conversation delivers both.
In this episode of the Empowering Women Podcast, Shannon is joined by Dr. Natoshia Anderson, engineer turned educator, CEO and Founder of The Anderson Strategy Group, and host of the STEMming in Stilettos™ podcast. Together, they explore what it really takes to build STEM programs that last—programs rooted in community, equity, and intentional leadership.
Dr. Anderson shares her journey from being “the only” in many rooms to designing culturally responsive STEM initiatives that engage not just students, but families, educators, and entire communities. From busting the myth that “exposure is enough,” to redefining what it means to scale with integrity, this episode is a powerful reminder that STEM isn’t just about technology—it’s about people.
✨ If you care about education, leadership, equity, or building programs with purpose and heart, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.
💬 Gems from Dr. Natoshia Anderson:
“You’re in the room because you deserve to be in the room.”
“Failure is first attempt in learning.”
“What lights me up is the opportunity STEM programs afford to kids who otherwise might not get it.”
“The myth that I wish we would go away from is that exposure is enough. We’ve been exposing for like 20 years. We gotta get past exposure.”
“STEM is simple… you don’t have to have coding and robots and all that other stuff to do STEM.”
“When you’re walking in your purpose, it’s not always easy… but it is meaningful and impactful.”
🔗 Episode Resources & Links:
🌐 STEMming in Stilettos™ Podcast
💼 Connect with Dr. Natoshia Anderson on social media
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OjEkckeVOkA
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