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We shall never pump milk in a toilet stall again! And other reasons why we’re changing the world

Season #1

“The world needs us to embrace our differences and create a better world. Women bring so many new perspectives such as being nurturing and being more inclusive, which the STEM field can use in the community.”

In this episode, Women in STEM Mentor, Brenda Denbesten joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to discuss facing career challenges like being penalized for having children through cutting salaries, promotions or having to pump milk in a bathroom stall because the workplace doesn’t normalize having a designated space for mothers.

Tune in to this episode for insights on the importance of having more women in STEM and leadership positions, as they think about the full potential of their workers through their nurturing and inclusive nature.

Brenda Denbesten was a chemical engineer for 15 years before becoming a mentor and coach for women in STEM. She helps women gain clarity on their unique strengths and skills and the confidence to leverage these for a maximum impact in the workplace. Connect with Brenda at her Youtube channel or Facebook Group.

0:00 Intro

0:43 Meet Brenda

5:06 Brenda’s source for her boundless optimism and how to create your own source

14:50 Why it is important that more women join STEM careers?

21:46 What do you need to do in 2022 to promote inclusivity at your workplace?

26:01 Acknowledging as a healing process

33:21 Connect with Brenda

35:27 Endnotes

If you’re enjoying the show, I’d be so grateful if you left us a review on iTunes so we can reach more moms, just like you. No one should be alone with the crushing overwhelm of trying to balance family and career life.


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Kinia Romanowska, BA, MA, is a well-traveled award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur, maternity leave strategist, and working parent whisperer. A wife and mom of three passionate about making sure the next generation doesn’t experience the “Motherhood Penalty,” she is the founder and CEO of Pros&Babes and creator of the MoMBA (Mom MBA), the pioneering 360-leadership and personal development program for the busy, ambitious mom in Canada. She is the host of the “Engineer Your Success, Leadership, and Life Harmony #likeamother” podcast.