# diverse (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover diverse. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep 381: Engineering Your Own Soundtrack With WE26 Keynote Elissa Lee](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-381-engineering-your-own) _2026-08-18 · Global Voices in Engineering_ Elissa Lee, WE26 keynote and executive director of commercial and international military rotorcraft engine programs at GE Aerospace, shares how music has shaped her approach to engineering, creativity, and leadership in this episode. In conversation with FY27 SWE President Kerrie Greenfelder, Elissa shares practical lessons on building confidence, navigating unexpected career opportunities, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381670801-swepodcasts-ep-381-engineering-your-own.mp3) ## [Ep 380: Turning Tough Feedback Into Forward Fuel With Safiyya Cavatina Kassim](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-380-turning-tough-feedback) _2026-08-14 · Global Voices in Engineering_ At some point, every engineer will receive feedback that stings. So how can you decide if it’s valid, what you should learn from it, and what parts to let go of? In this episode, Safiyya Cavatina Kassim, senior specialist in business agility at MSD Czech Republic, speaks with host Sam East about how STEM professionals can navigate difficult feedback in the workplace. Drawing from her personal… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381100090-swepodcasts-ep-380-turning-tough-feedback.mp3) ## [Ep 379: Career Fair Tips For Engineers With Natalie Camilleri](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-379-career-fair-tips-for) _2026-08-04 · Global Voices in Engineering_ Every career starts somewhere — and for many engineers, that journey begins at a career fair. In this episode, industrial engineer Natalie Camilleri shares how a chance conversation at SWE’s WE21 Career Fair led to a life-changing internship and, ultimately, her full-time STEM career. In a full-circle moment, she now returns to SWE’s career fairs to recruit engineers. With host Sam East, Natalie… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374267862-swepodcasts-ep-379-career-fair-tips-for.mp3) ## [Ep 378: Practical Tools for Overcoming Self-Doubt With Anita Berthold](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-378-practical-tools-for) _2026-07-28 · Global Voices in Engineering_ Should you apply for the promotion? Speak up in the meeting? Say yes to the opportunity that feels out of reach? These moments often come down to one thing: moving forward despite your self-doubt. In this episode, Anita Berthold, manager of learning and development at GlobalFoundries, sits down with host Sam East to explore why we fall into cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and decision… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2368785011-swepodcasts-ep-378-practical-tools-for.mp3) ## [Ep 377: Leading Through AI: Five Questions Every Engineer Should Ask With Eva Ribes Vilanova](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-377-leading-through-ai-five) _2026-07-21 · Global Voices in Engineering_ Engineers are increasingly expected to work alongside AI, so how can leaders adapt to this reality and guide their teams with empathy? In this episode, Eva Ribes Vilanova, product manager at Keysight Technologies, shares practical strategies for leading teams in an AI-powered workplace with host Sam East. Eva shares the five questions every engineer should ask before introducing AI into a project… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2364533048-swepodcasts-ep-377-leading-through-ai-five.mp3) ## [A Cinderella Retelling Gets Deliciously Dark: Ember by Naima Simone](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/ember-naima-simone) _2026-07-14 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ A review of Ember by Naima Simone: a dark, taboo mafia romance where a STEM baddie FMC and her morally grey stepbrother turn Cinderella deadly. ## [Ep 376: Allyship in Action: How Leaders Can Open Doors for Women in Engineering](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-376-allyship-in-action-how) _2026-07-14 · Global Voices in Engineering_ In this episode, David Parrillo, Ph.D., vice president of research & development for Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics division, and Rob Douglas, chief engineer for planning and scheduling at the Space Telescope Science Institute, explore what allyship in engineering looks like — beyond the basics. Interviewed by Laurie Shuster, editor-in-chief of SWE Magazine, they discuss why mentorship isn't… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2359656305-swepodcasts-ep-376-allyship-in-action-how.mp3) ## [Ep 375: What’s Next for SWE? A Conversation With The Incoming and Outgoing SWE Presidents](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-375-whats-next-for-swe-a) _2026-07-07 · Global Voices in Engineering_ This episode of Diverse is brought to you by the University of Washington Bothell's nine-month graduate certificate program in software design and development. On July 1, 2026, Kerrie Greenfelder assumes the role of president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), concluding Inaas Darrat’s term as SWE president. In this annual passing-the-torch conversation, Inaas reflects on her “Embrace Your… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2354183210-swepodcasts-ep-375-whats-next-for-swe-a.mp3) ## [\[Double Booked\] Our Top 10 Reads of 2026 So Far](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/double-booked-top-10-mid-2026) _2026-07-06 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Two reviewers, 10 obsessions: Our mid-year round-up celebrates the best diverse romances of 2026 with a gift list you'll want to add to cart immediately. ## [Ep 374: FIRST CEO Chris Moore on Mentorship, Robotics, and the Future of STEM](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-374-first-ceo-chris-moore) _2026-07-01 · Global Voices in Engineering_ Chris Moore, CEO of FIRST, discusses how hands-on robotics programs are helping young people around the world develop confidence, resilience, and a STEM identity in this episode. With host Karen Horting, executive director and CEO of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), they explore the parallels between youth sports and STEM, the unique power of after-school learning, and how the SWE-FIRST… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2351166716-swepodcasts-ep-374-first-ceo-chris-moore.mp3) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AuL4I85u8sJU) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Ep 373: Beyond the Community College Classroom: Golf, Networking, and Swing 4 SWE](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-373-beyond-the-community) _2026-06-23 · Global Voices in Engineering_ The golf course is often called a “second office,” where business deals and professional relationships are formed — but too often, women in engineering haven’t felt comfortable stepping into that space. In this episode, Nichole Neal, engineering faculty at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Kellie Phong, regional sales manager at Keysight Technologies, share how they created Swing 4 SWE, an… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2344174073-swepodcasts-ep-373-beyond-the-community.mp3) ## [Ep 372: The Parallels Between Women in Aviation and Engineering With Elevate(her) Aviation Founder](https://soundcloud.com/swepodcasts/ep-372-the-parallels-between) _2026-06-16 · Global Voices in Engineering_ Women make up only about 5-6% of pilots worldwide. How can women step into, and stay in, an industry where they are rarely represented — and what are the parallels with women in engineering? Katherine Moloney, pilot and founder of Elevate(her) Aviation, shares how she went from having no interest in flying to building a global organization that is reshaping who sees aviation as a career path. In… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2339804114-swepodcasts-ep-372-the-parallels-between.mp3) ## [Your Caribbean romance reading guide is here](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/caribbean-romance-roadmap) _2026-06-09 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Caribbean and diaspora romance authors across 6 subgenres. Your Caribbean American Heritage Month romance roadmap, organized by the lane you're already in. ## [Big Girl Blitz by Danielle Allen: A Spoiler-Free Review of the Curves Series Finale](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/big-girl-blitz) _2026-04-14 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Looking for a plus-size sports romance? Big Girl Blitz by Danielle Allen delivers strangers-to-lovers with instant chemistry and heat. ## [Brother’s Best Friend: The Re-Do List by Denise Williams](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/brothers-best-friend-the-re-do-list) _2026-02-25 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Aleia's Library reviews The Re-Do List (2026): a contemporary romance about starting over, a re-do list, and a brother's best friend who was never supposed to fall. ## [Double Booked BHM 2026: Black Romance that Reflects Living in your Soft Life Era](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/double-booked-bhm-soft-life) _2026-02-17 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Discover Black romance novels that celebrate soft life living. Featuring Kennedy Ryan, Jasmine Guillory, Christina C. Jones & more. Black History Month 2026. ## [What we Read This Week on Double Booked \[Feb 6\]](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/what-we-read-this-week-feb-6) _2026-02-06 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Your weekend reading problems are gone! We’re sharing a NYT bestseller about rebuilding after betrayal, an indie-gone-trad forbidden romance, a scandalous sapphic summer fling, and more. ## [Welcome to Double Booked BHM 2026: Black Romance Matters Because Black Love Matters](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/why-black-romance-matters) _2026-02-01 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Double Booked kicks off Black History Month with why Black romance matters—love, joy, rest, and stories only we can tell. ## [\[Double Booked\] Cozy Magical Realism Romance: The Magic of the Untamed by Raquel Vázquez Gilliland](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/the-magic-of-the-untamed) _2026-01-22 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Our Double Booked review of The Magic of the Untamed explores magical realism, family dynamics, quiet devotion, and a librarian-journalist love story set in a small town. ## [7 Books That Made Me Crumble + 2026 Writing Updates](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/books-that-made-me-crumble) _2026-01-05 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Looking for emotional romance reads? These seven books broke my heart in the best way—plus updates on my 2026 writing journey. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2Rb5Sl6cWygC) _2026-01-05 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [A Gift Guide for Romance Book Lovers in 2025](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/gift-guide-for-romance-lovers-2025) _2025-12-17 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ 50 diverse romance book recommendations for 2025, organized by reader type. Find gifts for music lovers, foodies, sports fans & more. Shop now or pre-orders. ## [125+ Black and POC Romance Novels Releasing in 2026](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/2026-releases) _2025-12-01 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ 125+ diverse romance novels by Black, AAPI, Latine & Queer authors releasing in 2026. Fantasy, contemporary, historical & more. Updated throughout the year. ## [Books I’m Dying to Read… Once Work Lets Me Breathe](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/november-2025-reading-update) _2025-11-21 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ What I’m reading between edits, meetings, and airport runs. ## [\[Double Booked\] Contemporary Marriage of Convenience: The Marriage Narrative by Claire Kann](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/the-marriage-narrative) _2025-11-11 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Reality TV plus marriage of convenience in Claire Kann's delightful new rom-com. Zinnia wants a platonic husband, Jordan needs a wife ASAP—what could go wrong? Or right? ## [50+ New and Beloved Diverse Winter Holiday Romances for 2025](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/diverse-holiday-romances) _2025-11-01 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Last night I hid from trick-or-treaters at my coffee shop and made you a list of 50+ holiday romances. You're welcome. From vacation flings to snowed-in second chances, here's your cozy season TBR. ## [Super Villain as A Love Interest: All Superheroes Need Photo Ops by Elizabeth Stephens](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/all-superheroes-need-photo-ops) _2025-10-29 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ An alien superhero goes for what he wants: power and the war photographer who only captures his most authentic angles. ## [120+ Black and POC Romance Novels Releasing in 2025](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/2025-releases) _2025-10-24 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Reading diversely is always important and here’s your 2025 cheat code to all the (for now 😉) upcoming releases. ## [\[Double Booked\] 25+ Diverse Grumpy/Sunshine Recs](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/double-booked-grumpy-sunshine) _2025-10-23 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ We welcome our first guest collaborator and talk about some of the diverse grumpy/sunshine romance books we love. ## [\[Double Booked\] Spotlight on Celestine Martin’s Elemental Love Series](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/elemental-love-series) _2025-10-16 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ Black Girl Magic at the New Jersey seashore featuring witchy cousins and the magical men that earn their love. ## [Love on the Ice: Revolve by Bal Khabra](https://aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/revolve) _2025-10-15 · Aleia · Aleia’s Library | Diverse Romance Book Reviews_ When an Olympic figure skater on the mend teams up with a down on his luck hockey player, not even the ice can temper their chemistry. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RE1jblLJnP30) _2025-10-15 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Atlanta Film Critics Circle Has Moved to ATLFilmCritics.Org](https://atlantafilmcritics.substack.com/p/visit-us-at-atlfilmcriticsorg) _2025-10-07 · Emma Loggins · Atlanta Film Critics Circle_ Please visit us at ATLFilmCritics.Org ## [Atlanta Film Critics Circle Announces Its 2024 Winners](https://atlantafilmcritics.substack.com/p/atlanta-film-critics-circle-announces-b68) _2024-12-09 · Atlanta Film Critics Circle_ "Anora" leads a very diverse slate of winners.