Science Careers for Moms | Women in STEM, Career Planning, Work-Life Balance, Decision Making, Career Goals

Have you ever been told that work-life balance for women in STEM is a myth?Do you want a meaningful science career and a rooted family life —but you worry that you’re “failing at both”?Are you running low on time, energy, and sleep, trying to keep up with grant deadlines, conferences, and kids?Do you wonder if negotiating career shifts, flexible jobs, STEM-adjacent roles, or maternity leave is proof you’re not a serious scientist?Welcome to Science Careers for Moms — a TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST for women in STEM who want a career path where they can thrive in science without sacrificing their family or personal wellbeing. Hi! I’m Anokhi Kapasi, a PhD researcher and mom of two boys. I created this show because I know what it is like to feel torn between being a serious scientist and a present mom —and to realize that “trying harder” is not a strategy. This show is different because it integrates career and life planning strategies designed specifically for science-minded mo