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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.

#WomenInSTEM #EngineeringJourney #CareerPivot #STEMEducation #UnlockingMyPotential

✨ Let’s connect:
Website → https://unlocking-my-potential.com
Instagram → @unlockingmypotentialnt
TikTok → @unlockingmypotentialnt
Buzzsprout (Podcast) → https://unlockingmypotential.buzzsprout.com/
Discord → https://discord.gg/4FB86UUKwB
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockingMyPotential

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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.

#WomenInSTEM #EngineeringJourney #CareerPivot #STEMEducation #UnlockingMyPotential

✨ Let’s connect:
Website → https://unlocking-my-potential.com
Instagram → @unlockingmypotentialnt
TikTok → @unlockingmypotentialnt
Buzzsprout (Podcast) → https://unlockingmypotential.buzzsprout.com/
Discord → https://discord.gg/4FB86UUKwB
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnlockingMyPotential

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