Unlocking My Potential
Unlocking My Potential is a podcast sharing real stories from women in tech and beyond. Hosted by Natalie Thompson, each episode sparks inspiration, confidence, and bold career moves. Your journey starts here—let’s grow together.
Unlocking My Potential
From Nursing School to Engineering: Kara’s Inspiring Journey
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In this episode of Unlocking My Potential, we sit down with Kara Baldwin to explore her powerful and unconventional journey—from working long shifts as a CNA and pursuing nursing to becoming a mechanical engineer and now stepping into a new chapter as a high school STEM teacher.
Kara shares:
- Why she left nursing to pursue engineering
- Her experience at Florida Polytechnic University, including student government and robotics
- The reality of imposter syndrome and being a woman in STEM
- Working at a biotech startup focused on inclusive medical devices
- Her passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of engineers
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change, searching for purpose, or just needing a reminder that your path doesn’t have to be linear to be powerful.
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