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A biweekly podcast celebrating women in the space industry, hosted by Qwaltec CEO, Shawn Linam
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22/07/2024

This week we’re joined by Sharon Hagle, the Founder and CEO of SpaceKids Global, a foundation bringing space education opportunities to children nationwide. In this episode, Shawn and Sharon discuss inspiring children to build our space future, the importance of STEAM education, and Sharon’s experience of flying to space with Blue Origin!

08/07/2024

Happy Monday! We hope you had a fantastic Fourth of July Weekend spent with friends and family!

In this week's episode, we’re joined by Coralie Adam, the Optical Navigation Lead at KinetX Aerospace! Today we dive deep into what it takes to fly a spacecraft through the cosmos and what steps it takes to get there.

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24/06/2024

This week on In Her Orbit we are joined by Sadie Duffy, the founder and CEO of Astralis Technologies! Starting a new business is a daunting task, especially with imposter syndrome causing self-doubt. In this episode, Shawn and Sadie discuss how they moved through it to build successful, ethical, and holistic businesses.

10/06/2024

The newest episode of In Her Orbit is now live! This week we're joined by Celeste Ford, the Founder and Board Chair of Stellar Solutions, and Managing Director of Stellar Ventures! Tune in on your favorite streaming platform to hear more about Celeste's story starting at a male-dominated engineering program to building her own firm.

27/05/2024

This week on In Her Orbit, we're joined by Laura Crabtree, the co-founder and CEO of Epsilon3. Tune in to learn more about her experience training crews at SpaceX and the freedom that came from starting her own business!

13/05/2024

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we have a special episode of In Her Orbit where our host Shawn Linam is interviewed by her two daughters, Camryn and Avery Garza! Tune in to learn more about Shawn’s career journey, how Qwaltec came to be, and our hopes for parenthood in professional futures

29/04/2024

Our newest episode of In Her Orbit is now live! This week we’re joined by Negar Feher, the CEO of Orbital Outpost X. Tune in to listen to Negar and Shawn’s conversation of family dynamics, transitioning from technical to front-end business careers, and the growing community of female CEOs!

15/04/2024

Our newest episode is now live on your favorite podcast platform!

This week we're joined by Maria Varmazis, the host of N2K's T-Minus Space Daily Podcast. Tune in to hear Shawn and Maria's conversation about the importance of communications and media in STEM, the similarities between the cybersecurity and space industries, and Maria's secret to public speaking!

01/04/2024

The newest episode of In Her Orbit is now live on your favorite podcast platform!

This week we're joined by Rachel Lyons, Board Member at Space for Humanity and Leadership Coach. In this episode, Rachel and Shawn discuss implementing the overview effect, unique professional paths, and being proud of our femininity in our careers.

25/03/2024

We have more to learn from space than just evolutions in science and engineering; tune in to the most recent episode of In Her Orbit to hear more about what space travel can teach us about even our spirituality and perspective!

18/03/2024

Happy Monday! In today’s episode of In Her Orbit, we’re joined by Laura Forczyk, Executive Director of Astralytical. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear this week’s discussion about starting a business as a new mom, managing a multi-generational team, and the connections between space and spirituality!

04/03/2024

The newest episode of In Her Orbit is now live! This week we’re joined by Kellie Gerardi, Payload Specialist on the Galactic-05 Mission, Author, and Science Communicator! This week Kellie and Shawn discuss Kellie’s recent journey to space with Virgin Galactic, motherhood, and embracing our multitudes!

26/02/2024

Have you listened to the newest episode of In Her Orbit? Tune in to meet Dr. Meenakshi Wadhwa, the Director of Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration and Principal Scientist for the Mars Sample Return Program with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory!

19/02/2024

Episode 12 of In Her Orbit is now live! Thank you to Dr. Wadhwa for joining us and sharing her inspiring story!

13/02/2024

Huge thank you to Brittany Pitcel for joining us for an episode! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

05/02/2024

Happy Monday! Welcome in the week with us for a new episode of In Her Orbit! This week’s guest is Brittany Pitcel, the Technical Integration Lead for KBR at NASA’s Space Vehicle Mockup Facility. As an emerging leader at the SVMF, Brittany inspires professionals of all ages for the future of our industry.

30/01/2024

A team of unique minds is crucial to success and problem solving - hear more from Dr. Christyl Johnson on your favorite podcast platform!

22/01/2024

Good news! Episode 10 of In Her Orbit is now live! This week we welcome Dr. Christyl Johnson, the Deputy Center Director of Technology and Research Investments at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center!
This week Shawn and Dr. Johnson discuss the importance of good habits, working through imposter syndrome, and the value of unique minds on a team.

16/01/2024

What better way to come back from a 3 day weekend than to 9 full episodes of In Her Orbit on your favorite podcast platform? Check out our most recent with ASU Interplanetary Initiative’s Taryn Struck, and stay tuned for our next episode on January 22!

08/01/2024

Our first episode of 2024 is live! This week’s guest is Taryn Struck, Portfolio Manager at Arizona State University’s Interplanetary Initiative. In this episode Shawn and Taryn discuss the secrets to building a strong team, how play and exploration bring us closer to our dreams, and some exciting new projects at the Interplanetary Initiative!

02/01/2024

A year in review with In Her Orbit 🚀

Thank you to all our guests who took the time to share their experiences and strengthen the community of women in the space industry

And thank you to all of you!! our amazing listeners who took the time to join us for each episode. We have some incredible things lined up for 2024 and can’t wait to share them with you all! Stay tuned for our next episode on January 8th!

29/12/2023

Have you listened to this week’s episode? Catch us on your favorite podcast platform to hear more about the importance of creativity and curiosity in space!

26/12/2023

This week’s guest on In Her Orbit is Christina Korp, Astronaut Wrangler, Producer, and the Founder + CEO of SPACE for a Better World. Join Shawn and Christina as they unfold creativity, the STEM movement, and the secrets to self-confidence!

22/12/2023

For so many of us, our love for space begins as a child in the world of Sci-Fi, letting our imaginations run wild. Listen to this week’s episode with Sci-Fi author Adeena Mignogna to hear more about how imagination and creativity are key to innovation!

18/12/2023

This week on In Her Orbit we’re joined by Adeena Mignogna, systems and software engineer, public speaker, and author of The Robot Galaxy Series. Join Shawn and Adeena as they explore science fiction as a gateway for curiosity!

14/12/2023

With over 40 years of expertise behind her, Sandy Johnson continues to inspire the next generation of professionals in the space industry. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

12/12/2023

Episode 6 with Sandy Johnson, CO-Owner and CEO of Barrios Technology is live on our Spotify, Apple, Google, and Amazon Podcasts! Tune in to this week’s conversation on working with family, forging your own path, and being your own champion for success!

07/12/2023

This week Dr. Tanya Harrison shares incredible advice for businesses working towards inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Catch Dr. Harrison “In Her Orbit” on your favorite podcast platform!

04/12/2023

This week on In Her Orbit we’re joined by Dr. Tanya Harrison, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Earth and Planetary Institute of Canada and Co-Founder of the Zed Factor Fellowship. Join Dr. Harrison and Shawn this week on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Google podcasts in conversation about community, accessibility, and the thrill of researching our favorite red planet!

30/11/2023

Don’t forget to listen to this week’s episode with Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides wherever you get your podcasts and learn how to bring the best you into your career, family, and the cosmos!

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Sometimes your career takes turns you wouldn't expect. Tune into last week's episode to hear more about Coralie Adam's story and how she went from studying aerospace engineering to becoming an optical navigator with KinetX! 🔭

In our latest episode, Sadie Duffy draws from her journey launching Astralis Technologies, highlighting the importance of self-confidence and trust in the entrepreneurial journey.

Stellar Solutions founder, Celeste Ford, shares her experience being a pioneer in Venture Capital, investing in female-led companies in the aerospace industry. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast listening platform!

Epsilon3 Co-Founder and CEO Laura Crabtree shares how to effectively start a new business by finding your niche.

On our most recent episode of In Her Orbit, our host Shawn Linam shares her story of co-founding a business while raising her two small children. Hear the full story on your favorite podcast streaming platform!

Our guest and CEO of Orbital Outpost X, Negar Feher, shares a bit about how generations of women in her family inspired her to push for excellence in her own career. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

Especially in our digital age, marketing your business and products is more important than ever. Listen to our full episode and learn more on your favorite podcast platform!

Can adapting to our social environments go a step too far? How can we embrace womanhood while working in a male dominated field? On In Her Orbit, Shawn and this week’s guest, Rachel Lyons, explore it all!

On the most recent episode of In Her Orbit, Galactic-05 Payload Specialist Kellie Gerardi shares her experience of motherhood while preparing for her mission to space! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform!

Huge thank you to Brittany Pitcel for joining us for an episode! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

A team of unique minds is crucial to success and problem solving - hear more from Dr. Christyl Johnson on your favorite podcast platform!

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