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From Rocket Science to Startups: Payton Barnwell’s Bold STEM Journey
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In this episode of Unlocking My Potential, we sit down with Payton Barnwell to hear how she carved her own path through the world of engineering, mission control, and startups—all while learning to trust her instincts and lean into bold moves.
Payton shares
🔹 How she went from being a first-gen college student to working at NASA
🔹 The power of saying “yes” to unexpected opportunities—including internships after graduation
🔹 Her journey from mission control to product management at a startup
🔹 What inspired her to launch Broadside—an AI infrastructure for understanding how government actions reshape the systems Americans live and work in? From new laws to shifting regulations, Broadside connects the dots in plain language so people and organizations can see local impact, uncover opportunity, and act with context. (www.trackthebills.com)
🔹 Honest reflections on career pivots, burnout, and building confidence along the way
This episode is a must-listen for anyone figuring things out as they go, exploring unconventional paths in STEM, or looking for permission to make their next bold move.
✨ Let’s connect:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/UnlockingMyPotential
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