Saying yes to stretch opportunities is good advice, but it is rarely the whole story. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Brooke Grindlinger, Chief Scientific Officer at the New York Academy of Sciences, breaks down how to evaluate opportunities before you commit, what questions to ask before saying yes, and how to know when you are stretching versus overextending.

Space is closer to your everyday life than you think, and the careers building the future of space exploration are more accessible than most people realize. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live, Camille Bergin, Chief Marketing Officer of Star Catcher and founder of The Galactic Gal, joins aerospace engineer and AdaMarie Fellow Priya Abiram to reframe who space is for, what nontraditional pathways actually look like, and why curiosity and storytelling matter just as much as technical skill.

Sustaining a STEM career requires more than ambition and achievement; it requires a deeper understanding of growth, purpose, and the relationships that carry you through the hard seasons. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live replay, Dr. Scyatta Wallace joins us for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a career that lasts.

There is a lot of pressure in early-career STEM to get it right the first time, but Jasmine Muse's journey from clinical work to regulatory affairs is proof that the most meaningful careers are rarely linear. In this AdaMarie LinkedIn Live, she and 2026 Fellow June Sirichusinwong explore what it actually looks like to pivot with intention, follow genuine curiosity, and build a career in STEM that goes beyond the expected path.

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.

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.