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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
College-Ready on Purpose: How BGDE Prepared Me for What’s Next
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College readiness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with intention.
In this episode, BGDE founder and CEO Kara Branch sits down with Reagan, a BGDE National STEM Ambassador, longtime member, and high school senior preparing for college. Reagan shares how her journey with Black Girls Do Engineer helped her develop confidence, leadership, and real-world skills that go far beyond the classroom.
Together, they talk about what it means to be college-ready on purpose—through early exposure to STEM, hands-on learning, mentorship, and belonging to a community that believes in you. Reagan reflects on how BGDE shaped her mindset, strengthened her skills, and prepared her to walk into her next chapter with clarity and confidence.
This episode is for parents, students, and educators who want to understand what true college readiness looks like—and why preparation, not luck, makes the difference.
🎧 Press play and hear what it means to be ready for what’s next.
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Because this was never just a program—it’s a promise.
