Women and minorities are being uplifted in the new podcast collaboration between WeSTEM and ARA City Radio.

Originally founded in 2022 as Girls in Tech Luxembourg, the organization rebranded as Women Excel in Stem (WeSTEM) after the closure of the global Girls in Tech network. This rebranding allowed them to broaden their mission to include not just technology, but also science, engineering, and mathematics — all fields where women and minorities remain vastly underrepresented.

Patricia and Vasiliki dive into WeSTEM's wide range of initiatives designed to make STEM careers more accessible and equitable. These include mentorship programs for women looking to advance their careers, technical workshops, and an exciting new robotics course for young people from underrepresented groups. The organization’s goal is to help participants, whether they’re children, career changers, or seasoned professionals, overcome barriers and build confidence in STEM fields.

Patricia and Vasiliki also touched on the challenges women face, including deep-seated biases, imposter syndrome, and the lack of women in leadership roles. WeSTEM is tackling these issues head-on by offering mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities to break through those barriers.

They also teased the upcoming launch of a 12-episode podcast series where women in STEM will share their stories, struggles, and triumphs — offering inspiration and practical advice for others looking to follow in their footsteps. The first episode is set to air on the 7th January, giving listeners an inside look at how women navigate and thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields.