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.

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.

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.

Marie Libres reflects on what growth actually looks like in a modern career, where confidence is built through experience, curiosity, and taking risks over time. She offers a grounded perspective on navigating uncertainty, moving through non-linear paths, and taking action even when you don’t feel fully ready.

This recap highlights three key insights on how to approach AI more thoughtfully, moving beyond tools and speed to focus on judgment and context. It offers a clear perspective for professionals looking to make AI more useful in their day-to-day work.

Explore what it looks like to move forward in your career without waiting to feel fully ready. This conversation with Marie Libres offers perspective on building confidence through action and navigating uncertainty with intention.

In Week 5 of the AdaMarie Career Accelerator, Camille Smith opened with a truth many people learn the hard way: no one is automatically tracking your goals, your growth, or what you want next.

Camille Smith shares a candid reflection on learning to advocate for yourself early in your career, from getting clear on what you want to documenting your impact and making intentional asks. She reframes self-advocacy as a skill you can build over time, not a trait you either have or don’t.

AdaMarie Expert Kima Sargsyan explores how a simple shift in thinking can make AI tools significantly more useful by focusing on problem definition, audience clarity, and iteration. By borrowing principles from product teams, she shows how better thinking leads to better outputs.

In this Week 4 2026 Accelerator session, Dr. Victoria Farris explores how emotional intelligence shapes leadership, team dynamics, and decision-making in STEM. The replay offers practical ways to build self-awareness, navigate stress, and show up more effectively in complex workplace situations.

Explore key takeaways from AdaMarie’s Career Accelerator with She’kia Morant on personal branding for early-career STEM professionals. Learn how to articulate your experience, build a clear professional narrative, and turn non-linear career paths into a strategic advantage.

Learning how to be the person who can stay calm and not get sucked into contagious emotions is a key ingredient to effective leadership at any level.

2026 AdaMarie Fellow Avni Mohan shares how exploring beyond traditional software engineering led her to a path in AI, data science, and machine learning. Her story highlights the value of curiosity, interdisciplinary learning, and building a career that connects technical skills to real-world impact.

In Week 2 of the AdaMarie Career Accelerator, Kinta Gates shares a grounded perspective on navigating career growth without a linear roadmap. This recap explores key themes around visibility, influence, and recognizing patterns in your experience while inviting readers to watch the full replay inside the AdaMarie Professional Network.

If you’ve been feeling anxious about resumes, unsure how to talk about your experience, or stuck in the spiral of applying for jobs without hearing back, this conversation offered something better than generic advice. It gave members a sharper way to think about their skills, their stories, and the value they bring.