Self-leadership is about getting intentional with the story you are telling yourself before you ever walk into a room. In this AdaMarie Fireside Chat, Dr. Victoria Farris and Nancy Fallon unpack the thinking patterns that shape how we show up, how to stop battling your inner critic, and why the most important leadership shift you can make starts entirely in your own head.

The gender gap in AI adoption is real, compounding, and deeply connected to who was included — and who was left out — when these systems were built. In this post, 2026 AdaMarie Fellow Avni Mohan makes the case for why women need to engage with generative AI now, not despite its flaws, but because of them.

The most lasting professional connections rarely come from structured networking events — they come from moments of genuine curiosity and a willingness to simply listen. June Sirichusinwong reframes networking as human connection and makes the case for showing up as your authentic self, staying curious, and letting conversations lead where they will.

Posted 6/1/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

#AskAdaMarie: I don’t manage anyone, but I often end up coordinating projects and supporting teammates. Does that count as leadership, and how do I grow it intentionally?”

The professionals who grow fastest are not waiting for a title to start leading — they are already doing it in the small, consistent, visible ways that build trust over time. This post breaks down ten practical ways to lead before you have the official role, from staying emotionally steady in chaos to advocating for others and solving problems not just symptoms.

Priya Abiram started her first semester of engineering at Cornell with a 2.5 GPA and went on to work on astronaut life support systems for a private space station, and in this post she shares exactly how she got there. From building personal projects and cold emailing researchers to using LinkedIn with intention and going deep on fewer things, this is the practical advice she wishes someone had given her earlier.

The chaos filtering down from leadership right now is real but Victoria Farris says the most powerful thing an early-career professional can do in this moment is stop mirroring it. In this post she shares how to find your own footing, give your manager grace without losing yourself, and show up as a leader before you ever have the title.

Not every stretch opportunity leads to growth. Some quietly become unsustainable. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Brooke Grindlinger shares how to tell the difference, what questions to ask before saying yes, and how to protect your energy and credibility while still showing up as ambitious and growth-oriented.

Taking care of your health while navigating a demanding career requires the right tools and most people are only scratching the surface of what is available. This post highlights five women's health apps worth knowing about, from FDA-cleared fertility tracking to all-in-one wellness hubs, each designed to help you understand your body as well as you understand your field.

How do you build influence at work before you have formal authority? In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Victoria Farris joins Nancy Fallon to explore emotional intelligence, workplace dynamics, and what it actually looks like to lead before you feel fully established.

Joané Booth's path from journalism dreams to People & Culture leadership was never part of the plan but the detour turned out to be the destination. In this AdaMarie Mirror, she reflects on the mentors who refused to let her play small and why protecting your personal wellbeing is a boundary.

Posted 5/18/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!

#AskAdaMarie: “I’m introverted and early in my career. Is influence really about being outspoken, or are there other ways to make your work carry weight?”

Strategic relationship-building is one of the most underused tools in a job search — not because people do not know it matters, but because most approaches feel forced or transactional. We break down five practical ways to cultivate genuine professional connections that create real career momentum.

In this AdaMarie fireside chat replay, Dr. Carmen Banks shares a thoughtful and honest conversation about visibility, burnout, and mental health in STEM spaces. Together, we explore the emotional labor often attached to being visible in performance-driven industries, especially for women and underrepresented professionals. From boundaries and representation pressure to sustainable visibility strategies, this conversation offers practical and deeply human insight for anyone trying to grow their career without losing themselves in the process.

In this thoughtful career reflection, Brooke Grindlinger explores the difference between meaningful stretch opportunities and professional overload. Drawing from her experience in science leadership and nonprofit management, Brooke shares five practical questions professionals should ask before accepting new responsibilities, especially in high-performance industries where ambition can easily blur into exhaustion.

In this reflection, aerospace engineer and astronaut-in-training Priya Abiram explores what it really takes to build a career in today’s rapidly evolving space industry. From challenging outdated ideas about who belongs in aerospace to advocating for human-centered innovation, Priya shares why early-career professionals should focus on building proof, developing a niche, and creating opportunities instead of waiting to be chosen.

Dr. Carmen Banks explores what it means to build visibility in your career without sacrificing your well-being. She offers a grounded perspective on being strategic, authentic, and intentional about how and where you show up.

Posted 5/1/2026: Featured entry and mid-level jobs at top STEM companies, requested by our community. Explore and apply now!