The pace and lifestile in manufacturing and engineering is different from what you find in academic research. So is the culture. Namely, they have been male dominated spaces, historically.This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I will be takling with my guest, Sirisha Kuchimanchi, about how, as a woman in these spaces, you can own your career, pivoting and growing as your path meanders and evolves.What we covered during our conversation about the place of women in engineering and manufacturing:The challenges of cultural differences in the work placeNavigating a new jobHow to engage in meetings, asking questions and providing solutionsThe importance of personal connections and of asking for helpThe importance of mentorship and networkingTransferable skills gained from the PhDThe importance of finding one’s voiceThe challenges facing women in STEM careers and the importance of seizing opportunitiesDon’t miss out on this great conversation!Reach out to me or to Sirisha using the links below if you have any feedback or any questions for us.Also, I’d love to get to know you better. If you have a minute, please fill out the listener survey in this link.Sirisha  hosts the Podcast “Women, Career & Life” and the Radio Show “Life Beats with Sirisha”. Her podcast is listed in the top 30% of Spotify podcasts. Her mission is to provide practical ideas and resources for women to further their career & life goals as they strive toward financial independence.Sirisha is a former Global Engineering & Manufacturing Executive from Texas Instruments, a Fortune 200 company. She co-chaired the Tech & Manufacturing Women’s ERG which supported over 500 employees across 3 continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is an immigrant from India and earned her doctorate in Materials Science & Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.Sirisha’s aim is to promote gender equality by empowering more women to take control of their careers and finances.Thank you, Sirisha KuchimanchiIf you enjoyed this conversation with Sirisha, let her know by clicking the link below and leaving her a message on LinkedIn:Send Siris**********************************************************************************************You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.comIf you are interested in leveraging more personal and professional development check out the podcast of my radio talk show "Life Beats with Sirisha" by clicking here Connect with me:All: https://solo.to/sirishak Instagram: womencareerandlife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/ #womencareerandlife ...