Black Women in STEM: How to break barriers, build bridges and become a civil engineer with Destinee Wheeler

Welcome to The Career Love Podcast, Sis! In this powerful first episode, I’m sitting down with my ride-or-die since kindergarten and structural engineer, Destinee Wheeler, to talk about what it really means to be a Black woman in STEM. With Black women representing only 2% of STEM professionals, the journey into and to success in this field is challenging but deeply rewarding.

Join me in this heart-to-heart to talk about Destinee’s journey, the importance of mentorship, betting on oneself, and navigating white male-dominated spaces! In the Career Love Podcast, we keep it warm, but we also get real about the struggles Black women face in career growth, dealing with discrimination, and why sometimes you have to leave to truly thrive.

If you’ve ever thought about a STEM career—or just need a reminder that you deserve to bet on yourself—this episode is for you!

Tune in to learn more about...

🤎 The challenges that Black women face when entering STEM careers and the challenge real stats on Black women in STEM and why representation is so low

🤎 Destinee’s journey and challenges to become a structural engineer & bridge designer

🤎 The mentorship gap Black women face in STEM

🤎 Why betting on yourself & leaving the wrong job can change your career

🤎 The emotional & financial realities of being a Black woman in a male-dominated industry

🤎 How to transition into STEM—even if you’re starting later in life

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Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Destinee Wheeler on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinee-wheeler-e-i-6828a5114/
• Watch the FREE Black Woman Bliss Webinar to learn more about pursuing your purpose at work: https://www.mercedesswan.com/bliss
• Looking to join a community of ambitious Black women to grow with? Join the Career Love Community: https://www.mercedesswan.com/join
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