This episode is a more heavy topic where Megan, the host, discusses grief and how to handle it after her mothers’ passing. Grief does not have to be just a “girly” thing, but it can be beneficial because tragedy is a motivator. Although it can make you give up, it can also be the passion… Continue reading Grief: Best advice my mom gave me
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Doin’ Girly Things: Engineer to Doctor, becoming a doctor without premed.
How to change your career after you've graduated. Join us for this episode of Doin’ Girly Things, where we are joined by another Purdue graduate, Priya. We discuss the interesting process of studying as a biological engineering major, to going to med school in the Caribbean. Through talks about delicious cinnamon dolce lattes to life… Continue reading Doin’ Girly Things: Engineer to Doctor, becoming a doctor without premed.
Doin’ Girly Things, Software Engineer Masters in Computer Information Technology
Urvashi studied Computer Information Technology at Purdue University Doin' girly things as a software engineer Doin' girly things as a software engineer for a life science company, Urvashi is working on instrumentation software development and a hands on experience with COVID response. As Urvashi has spent the last 10 years in the United States studying… Continue reading Doin’ Girly Things, Software Engineer Masters in Computer Information Technology
Nucor Engineer to iOS Developer, advice on switching careers during COVID
Meet Mikaela, a graduate of Purdue University in Mechatronics. She tells us all about her career switch from working at a Steel Mill to becoming an IOS Developer. Mikaela has even designed and has two apps available in the App Store. Mikaela has an interesting background that stems from her interest and continuous desire of… Continue reading Nucor Engineer to iOS Developer, advice on switching careers during COVID
Indoor gardening: A beginners guide, turn your greenhouse cemetery into a jungle
Indoor gardening has been my life savor in 2021. But what's the one word for 2021? Growth. Plant Growth. Mindset Growth. Booty Growth. Recently I moved to Portland and experienced levels of growth that were unexpected. In short, I got dumped. Hard. Like the word dumped is putting it lightly. I quickly turned my shattered… Continue reading Indoor gardening: A beginners guide, turn your greenhouse cemetery into a jungle
DGT Podcast: STEM, Behind the Scenes of Engineering
First Episode: Learn Why Doin' Girly Things was Created & The Power of Morning Routine The Host, Megan and her friend Kara are female engineers and passionate about making engineering a girly thing to do. Listen to this new STEM podcast highlighting challenges, career opportunities to connect with others in the field. This episode is… Continue reading DGT Podcast: STEM, Behind the Scenes of Engineering
Road tripping Northwest to Southwest
The decision to quit my job and to make another cross country move was a decision I rustled around in my head for weeks. I had spent three years manifesting a life revolved around living in Seattle, Washington. Once I got out there I loved it…well, parts of it. Although I had happy days… Continue reading Road tripping Northwest to Southwest
Seattle Trail: Take Two
After a week of traveling out to Seattle, my dad and I spent 2 beautiful weeks exploring my new home in Seattle, WA and even got the chance to visit family in Canada. After the two weeks in the PNW, we got back into the car and drove back to Indiana. We took a completely… Continue reading Seattle Trail: Take Two
Cross Country Roadtrip: Take One
In October 2017 I accepted a job in Seattle, WA beginning in the middle of July 2018. Before I began my job I finished my masters, broke up with my four-year-long boyfriend, lost 20lbs and headed to the west coast. As I began my new life in true Megan fashion a vacation was required. A… Continue reading Cross Country Roadtrip: Take One
The Uncomfortable Conversation of Discovering Someone is a Griever
The uncomfortable moment when people find out you lost a parent/sibling/child/ loved one at an uncommon age. Everyone who has had a 'big loss' knows that heart-pounding moment. The dreaded Q&A and the reaction when someone first finds out you carry around a mountain of grief like it's a backpack. For about the first 6… Continue reading The Uncomfortable Conversation of Discovering Someone is a Griever