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Black Girls Do Engineer Podcast
Welcome to the Black Girls Do Engineer Podcast — where culture, creativity, and STEM collide.
Black Girls Do Engineer (BGDE) is a national EdTech nonprofit transforming the STEM landscape for girls of color. Founded in Houston, Texas—with expanding regional hubs in Brooklyn and Detroit—we are on a bold mission to empower 1 million Black girls ages 6–21 to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and math.
This podcast takes you inside the world of STEM like never before. Every episode is a journey — a day in the life of engineers, innovators, creators, and world-shapers from across the globe. Hear their real stories, their paths, their challenges, and their visions for the future of AI, robotics, aviation, biotech, clean energy, cybersecurity, software, finance tech, gaming, and more.
Our goal?
To expose, elevate, and inspire.
To show our girls—and the world—that brilliance comes in many shades, styles, voices, and cultures.
To make STEM feel accessible, exciting, and attainable.
Tap in, level up, and join us on this powerful cultural STEM journey. Black Girls Do Engineer — and we’re just getting started.
Black Girls Do Engineer Podcast
Let’s Clear It Up: BGDE in 2026
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Today, Kara Branch is answering the questions people ask the most—clearly, honestly, and without the confusion.
In this episode, Kara breaks down 26 of the most common questions from parents, partners, educators, and community members so there’s no misunderstanding about BGDE’s mission, values, or vision for the future.
BGDE centers Black girls because the data demands it—but the work is rooted in inclusiveness, equity, and community-wide impact. This episode explains how intentional access, real training, and early preparation are the foundation of strong STEM ecosystems.
Whether you’re new to Black Girls Do Engineer or you’ve been rocking with the community for years, this episode brings clarity, alignment, and direction as BGDE moves into 2026.
🎧 Press play and let’s get into the questions shaping Black Girls Do Engineer.
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Because this was never just a program—it’s a promise.
