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STEM education is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a requirement for economic mobility, workforce readiness, and long-term opportunity. By 2030, the U.S. is projected to have over 1 million unfilled STEM jobs, yet too many students—especially Black girls and students from under-resourced communities—are still being left out of the pipeline.

In this episode, BGDE founder and CEO Kara Branch breaks down the real data behind the STEM gaps—who has access, who doesn’t, and why early training matters more than ever. This conversation goes beyond inspiration to focus on the skills the future workforce actually needs: technical literacy, problem-solving, data fluency, and workforce-ready competencies that must be learned early—not after students have already fallen behind.

Kara also shares how Black Girls Do Engineer is already equipping the future of STEM through hands-on training, exposure to real-world tools, and intentional pathways that move girls from curiosity to confidence to career readiness.

This episode is a wake-up call for parents, educators, employers, and community leaders: the jobs are coming, the gap is real, and preparing the next generation for STEM careers is serious work—because waiting comes at a cost.

🎧 Listen in and join the movement to close the gap before it widens.

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Because this was never just a program—it’s a promise.

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The Black Girls Do Engineer Podcast is back.

In this welcome-back episode, founder and CEO Kara Branch shares what really happened during the quiet season—why the mic went silent, how the mission never stopped, and what it took to build BGDE with intention, clarity, and peace.

This conversation is about growth without burnout, leadership without apology, and staying rooted in community while building something sustainable. Kara reflects on lessons learned, how BGDE has evolved, and what this next chapter looks like for girls, families, and the future of STEM.

Whether you’ve been part of the BGDE community for years or you’re listening for the first time, this episode invites you back into the work—stronger, clearer, and ready for what’s next.

Press play and let’s talk about building in the quiet.

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Thank you for listening to Black Girls Do Engineer: The Podcast.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a parent, educator, mentor, or young person who needs to hear it.

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review—it helps our stories reach more families and future innovators.

📲 Follow us on social @BlackGirlsDoEngineer for behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming events, and community highlights.

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Because this was never just a program—it’s a promise.

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Engineer. Mother. Founder.

In this opening episode, meet Kara Branch, the founder and CEO behind Black Girls Do Engineer—and the heart behind the movement.

What started as a simple question from her daughter became a lifelong mission: to make sure girls who are curious, brilliant, and full of potential are never overlooked or under-resourced in STEM. Kara shares her journey as an award-winning chemical engineer, a mother of three, and a leader who turned lived experience into impact—building programs that foster confidence, leadership, and real opportunity for the next generation of innovators.

This episode isn’t just about titles or achievements. It’s about purpose. It’s about community. And it’s about what happens when you decide to build what you wish existed.

If you’ve ever wondered why representation matters, how confidence is built, or what it really takes to lead with heart, this conversation sets the tone for everything to come.

Welcome to the story behind the work.

Support the show

Thank you for listening to Black Girls Do Engineer: The Podcast.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a parent, educator, mentor, or young person who needs to hear it.

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review—it helps our stories reach more families and future innovators.

📲 Follow us on social @BlackGirlsDoEngineer for behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming events, and community highlights.

💖 Support the mission: Your donation helps us create access, confidence, and opportunity in STEM for girls nationwide. Donate at https://bit.ly/Donate2BGDE

Because this was never just a program—it’s a promise.