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Looking to sample the flavor of STEAM Rises? This episode provides just that. Hear excerpts from our first season. This wisdom and wonder shared by our guests will make you want more. Full episodes are available now.
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STEAM Rises explores the intersection of STEAM: science,
technology, engineering, arts, and math. Hosted by Melina O'Grady and Melinda Barbosa the podcast features interviews with guests from across the Cambridge community and beyond. The hosts let their curiosity guide the conversations, starting with questions about the guests' roles and motivations. The podcast
aims to...2024-09-2503 min
STEAM RisesEpisode 5- What is your Impact?: Weaving Intentional Career Pathways in Innovation and DesignIn this week’s episode of STEAM Rises, Melina interviews Jess Piña, the Human Resources Talent Director at Tank Design, who has been instrumental in guiding young professionals through the post-college landscape. "Your network is your net worth," Jess emphasizes, leveraging her connections to foster access and equity in the design field.
We begin this episode with an invitation into a journaling practice. Who helped you in your career path? How can we bust the myth of individual achievement? How can each of us be more deliberate in
supporting others in their journeys?
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STEAM RisesEpisode 3: Wobbles and Wonder - Mentoring Teens in an Astrophysics ProgramSince the dawn of time, humans have gazed up at the twinkling stars above, seeking wonder and maybe even a few answers along the way. Joining us this week is Daniel Yahalomi, a fourth-year PhD student studying astrophysics at Columbia University. Get ready as he takes us on a cosmic journey through his involvement with the Harvard-Smithsonian Science Research Mentoring Program, where he guided bright young minds from the Cambridge area through year-long research adventures.
Daniel's enthusiasm for working with these young scientists is contagious. He's not just about exploring the far reaches of space; he's equally...2024-03-2750 min
STEAM RisesEpisode 2: Finding the Right Frequency in Youth DevelopmentAfter-school programs provide a playful learning environment where many young people explore STEAM, guided by caring and supportive adults. In this episode of STEAM Rises, hosts Melina and Melinda interview the remarkable Barbara Brothers, Director of the BEE After-school Program at the Benjamin Banneker Charter School. Self-proclaimed to be "older than dirt," Barbara shares her wisdom and innovative approaches to connecting with young people's "frequency" and supporting staff in tuning into their own curiosity. All the while, she keeps her gaze fixed on the stars, imagining new possibilities. Spoiler alert: She believes that in the future, we'll need people...2024-03-1352 minSTEAM RisesEpisode 1: Live from The HiveWhat is STEAM? In this first episode of STEAM Rises, the hosts Melina O'Grady and Melinda Barbosa highlight the accessibility of The Hive maker space in the Cambridge Public Library and the ways in which people are engaging with STEAM in innovative and interesting ways. They are exploring the idea that STEAM is not just about social mobility or financial gain, but about real impact and change. The podcast aims to challenge listeners to think differently about STEAM and its role in their lives, and to recognize that everyone has the capacity to engage with STEAM in their own...2024-02-2814 min
STEAM RisesWelcome to STEAM Rises!STEAM Rises explores the intersection of STEAM: science,
technology, engineering, arts, and math. Hosted by Melina O'Grady and Melinda Barbosa the podcast features interviews with guests from across the Cambridge community and beyond. The hosts let their curiosity guide the conversations, starting with questions about the guests' roles and motivations. The podcast
aims to inspire listeners to create change in their communities and lives by engaging in conversations, asking new questions, and reflecting on belonging and Habits of Mind. STEAM Rises is produced by the Cambridge STEAM Initiative.2024-01-2502 min
Unscripted with Melissa Santillan PodcastUnscripted with Melissa Santillan - Female Energy EventUnscripted Melissa SantillanSeason 2, Episode 6Our guest Evangelina NotEva will be talking about the Sixth Annual Female Energy Festival, the evolution of the female energy, being an entrepreneur, the pandemic, Indigo Beauty Boutique, the beauty industry, and balancing family life.Mentions during this episode: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Cristian Amin Elwan Aldair Zepeda Zoë Hood Julien Vasquez Aaliyah Nicole Lizzie Vega Charise Murphy Maurice A. West II 815 Showdown/Mixtape Cut Tour Balta Ramirez Buddah Barrios Vic Rivera Jenny Mathews Gabriella Calvanese Christina Perez Anastasia Johnston Tania Medina Shaquil Manigault Gabriel Giza Cris Barbosa Daisy Avila The Wolve...2023-08-0859 min
Rambles and Doodles05. What is Emotional Labor?: And is this why I am so tired?This is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. In this episode we are talking about emotional labor and this is why we're so damn tired? Melinda recalls a moment three years ago in conversation about meetings, racial identity work, and how we show up in these spaces. Melinda named that she knows she is fired up in those spaces. The person who knew Melinda well said “Oh you come off as measured”. This moment led Melinda to grieve the loss of not being experienced in alignment with how you feel. In this episode, we t...2021-03-1026 minRambles and DoodlesMinisode 03: Intention SettingThis is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. In each minisode, Melinda will lead you through journaling prompt, minus the Ramble. These are a series of her favorites, intended to build the reflection muscle within us all.
Intention Setting: This prompt is about starting your day with a roadmap about where you want it to go. By setting an intention, we open up our sense of awareness. Finish these phrases: "I want to feel more..." and "I want to experience more..."
Follow @melinda.barbosa on...2021-02-2403 minRambles and Doodles04. The (Loving) SelfEpisode Summary: This is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. In this episode, we talk about the loving self, what does it take to love ourselves, others, and create a sense of belonging. We explore what it means to have a love ethic.
Journal Prompt: Grab your journal! Where’s your favorite pen? Here is your prompt: Where and when have you experienced love that liberates you? That made you feel freer? That all complexities of yourself could show up? How do you extend a sense of belonging to ot...2021-02-1729 minRambles and DoodlesJust the Doodle Minisode 02: Exploring Your Relationship to JournalingThis is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. In each minisode, Melinda will lead you through journaling prompt, minus the Ramble. These are a series of her favorites, intended to build the reflection muscle within us all.
The Relationship to Journaling Prompt: This prompt is a deeper dive. We all have a relationship to journaling. Melinda’s own relationship started when her father found something she wrote and judged her for it. The fear born of that experience is part of her relationship to journaling. Set your timer fo...2021-02-1003 minRambles and Doodles03. Slowing Down the Heart(beat)Episode Summary: This is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. This week Melinda explores our relationship to urgency and what it takes to slow down. This week: Melinda’s computer threw her into urgency with a low storage notification and leading to the deletion of this week’s episode. It was deleted and gone. Melinda chose not to panic - she told a friend and honestly shared her disappointment with others. Through meditation, she acknowledged that urgency led to losing this podcast. Where do we learn Urgency? Melinda comes from a family of rush...2021-02-0325 minRambles and DoodlesJust the Doodle Minisode: I amEpisode Summary: This is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. In each minisode, Melinda will lead you through journaling prompt, minus the Ramble. These are a series of her favorites, intended to build the reflection muscle within us all. I return to these prompts over and over again. Some will be easy ones for you to sink your pen into, others will stretch you and you might need need some breathing room after you’ve completed the prompt.
The “I am” Prompt: Set a timer for 5 to 8 minutes. Write 20 I am statements. If your co...2021-02-0103 minRambles and Doodles02. The (over-processing) Mind: What is Gaslighting? And is it happening to me?This is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. This week, Melinda asks “what is gaslighting and is it happening to me?”. Starting with storytime, Melinda shares that she is a crier and has been since life began (so middle school because that’s when life starts).
At the kitchen table: Melinda tells the story of receiving basketball feedback from her older brother on her crying - he knew they needed to figure it out. It was okay to cry if she could also play! He suggested she try doodling. Crying wasn’t the problem...2021-01-2021 minRambles and Doodles01. The (Fat) Body: Finding the right living conditions within your own bodyEpisode Summary: This is Rambles & Doodles, the research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. Melinda tells a story about Mr. T and shooting free throws. She then asks: What are the living conditions I need to grow? How does that live in my body? Through Sonya Renee Taylor’s text “The Body Is Not An Apology”, she explores the “your body is not good enough” message that fat bodies and other marginalized bodies receive and how that creates distance between ourselves and our bodies. Paying attention to her body led her to realize she needed to...2021-01-0618 minRambles and DoodlesIntroducing Rambles and Doodles and the Winter Reflection Series!Welcome to Rambles and Doodles, a research and development podcast about reflection, journaling, and self discovery. Melinda is a Youth Worker, Facilitator and believer of all things magic who has spent over 20 years wandering through life with her journal and a deep curiosity about all things human.
In this weekly podcast, Melinda will ramble about a question she has been exploring through the texts she has been reading and consuming. Then, for listeners, she will guide you through a journal prompt.
In the introductory episode, Melinda shares her story about losing her confidence...2021-01-0306 min
The Sticky Thoughts112 with Melinda Barbosa - Lovecraft Country, Reality TV, Real Housewives, Friendship, & Self LoveWelcome to The Sticky Thoughts - Tales of aging twenty somethings and the things they can't let go of. Sierra & Marlees, with over a decade long of friendship between them, discuss mental health, relationships, & pop culture through their own and other's sticky thoughts - those good and bad things you just can't get out of your head!
It's a big week at TST! Sierra is at home resting up from surgery and we are welcoming Mariella as our producer! Marlees is joined by her amazing friend & mentor Melinda Barbosa, a youth worker and organizational consultant who we...2020-09-271h 10