Twingineering

For this episode, we talk about our 20s and how our life compares/relates to that of older generations in our family. We touch on our experiences, opportunities, education, food and prioritizing health, where we are/were at in life at a certain age, sacrifices, and more. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:15 Something We Learned/Tried 00:07:30 Being in our 20s (differences) - 00:25:47 Being in our 20s (similarities) 00:30:06 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we discuss generational differences in the workplace.. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:10 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:03:12 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:05:48 Topic: How do different generations perceive the concept of work and career advancement differently 00:11:55 Topic: What are the key communication challenges between generations in the workplace? 00:18:20 Topic: Can mentorship programs that pair younger and older employees help bridge the generational gap? If so, how? 00:22:57 Topic: How do expectations around work-life balance differ across generations? 00:29:09 Topic: What is one thing you would like everyone to know about your generation? Or, what is the biggest misnomer about your generation? 00:35:34 Q&A: What’s new lingo that you’ve heard at work by older gens that you’re like whaaat?? 00:40:20 Q&A: Any plans for grad school for a masters or PhD? 00:43:27 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk about imposter syndrome. We also talk to Megan about her volunteer work and why she chose chemical engineering. We also touch on business resource groups. Megan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-lightbourn-4057a715b If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:06:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:12:44 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome 00:16:20 Volunteering and Business Resource Groups 00:20:55 Advice from Megan 00:25:43 Q&A: What motivated you to pursue the volunteer work that you do? 00:27:37 Q&A: Why did you choose chemical engineering? 00:29:48 Q&A: Do you have any specific goals in the future as far as roles you want to pursue in engineering and/or volunteer work/being involved in the community? 00:34:20 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Yessica about Materials Science Engineering, her motivation to pursue a career in manufacturing & automotive industry, being the first in your family to speak another language & pursue a degree in another country, her experience as a student research assistant, and we answered some submitted questions. About Yessica: Yessica is from Cali, Colombia and went to Ohio State University where she received her B.S. in Materials Science Engineering & completed a Minor in Nuclear Engineering. She currently works at Honda in the IPED - Exterior department and has previously worked at SRICO as an Engineer Technician and Mantaline as a Quality Eng Technician. Her hobbies include dancing, running, cooking, and traveling. Her fun fact is that she made a solo skydiving jump (OSU class). If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:33 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:09:02 Something We Learned/Something We Tried 00:12:33 Why Yessica chose Materials Science Engineering 00:15:18 What motivated you to pursue a career in manufacturing and the automotive Industry? 00:18:00 You are the first in your family to speak another language and pursue a degree in another country. What were some of your biggest struggles and what kept you motivated / how did you overcome them? 00:27:00 You’ve had experience being a student research assistant, how does this compare to your experience in industry? What motivated you to take a research assistant position? 00:34:55 Additional Advice from Yessica - Her expectation from a work environment: Respect 00:39:40 Q&A: I know i like engineering but I’m having trouble deciding which kind to study, any advice? 00:44:45 Q&A: What is your favorite thing to cook? 00:48:05 Q&A: What is Nuclear Engineering? 00:55:10 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Cassidy about Intellectual Property, her journey in engineering and law, & ethics in engineering. About Cassidy: Cassidy Aranda is a member of the California Baptist University, Electrical & Computer Engineering Class of 2020. Post-graduation, Cassidy worked as an Integration Test Engineer. Cassidy is currently in her final year of law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law. She plans on becoming an Intellectual Property Attorney & is set to start as a full-time Associate at a Chicago law firm in the Fall of 2024. She is excited to help her future clients obtain and maintain their patents, trademarks, copyrights, & trade secrets! In her free time, she enjoys reading books, drumming, modeling, and exploring various crafty mediums (soldering, cross-stitching, photography, etc.). Cassidy is passionate about increasing the number of Latina women in STEM and law, and plans to one day create a scholarship/pipeline program to enable more women to succeed in these empowering fields! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:40 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:07:00 Something We Learned/Something We Tried 00:11:20 Why Cassidy Chose both Engineering and Law School 00:21:40 What is Intellectual Property 00:32:21 Intersection of Engineering and Tech in Law 00:34:14 Being a Woman in Electrical Engineering: Undergrad/Industry 00:40:37 Ethics in Engineering 00:54:28 Q&A: How do you manage personal morals and values with company expectations? 01:00:45 Q&A: How does Law School compare to earning your engineering degree in terms of difficulty? 01:03:10 Advice from Cassidy: Do what makes you happy! 01:07:26 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Corina how she decided on software engineering and her journey so far. About Corina: Corina is currently a Software Engineer at Target. She graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2021 where she majored in Computer Science and a completed a minor in communications! In her free time she spends a lot of time with her siblings and friends and likes doing workout classes at her local gym! If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:23 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:07:09 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:11:15 Why did you choose software engineering? 00:15:23 How has your experience in this field been so far? 00:17:42 How did you end up in the role that you did/where you are now? 00:28:14 More Advice From Corina 00:34:33 Q&A: Target isn't the first company you think of when you hear "engineering". How did you go about the job application process and find your job specifically? 00:40:44 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Adheli about taking a different route and going into management. About Adheli: She currently works as a Project Supervisor in the Expansion Department at McMaster-Carr. She started at the company in Sept 2021. She completed a major in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York. Adheli is originally from Chicago, went to college in NYC, and is back in Chicago living with her parents and brother. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:18 Welcome/Intros 00:01:00 Adheli's introduction 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:14:40 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:23:45 Topic: Why did you decide to study Mechanical and Electrical Engineering? 00:26:48 Topic: How did you end up in management and in the role that you did? 00:29:30 Topic: Advice for those considering management roles 00:35:45 Topic: More from Adheli 00:38:57 Q&A: What advice would you give your younger self? 00:45:50 Q&A: What is the most interesting thing about your current role? 00:49:55 Closing Remarks/Outro

It's been ONE WHOLE YEAR since we started our podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. Listen to this episode for some updates on where we're at professionally since last year, things we’ve learned / lessons throughout this past year, and some podcast highlights/stats. We also answer a few submitted questions. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website or send us a message! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:19 Welcome/Intros 00:01:50 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:08 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:08:27 Anniversary - Job Updates 00:11:20 Anniversary - Lessons We've Learned 00:16:32 Anniversary - Podcast Highlights 00:23:00 Let us know what you want to hear! Let us know if you or someone you know would like to be a guest! 00:24:49 Q&A: How has starting the podcast influenced/impacted your life? 00:29:25 Q&A: Twin Calendar Reveal 00:30:32 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Emilia about being first gen in industry and moving away from home for the first time. We also answer some submitted questions! About Emilia: She is a recent graduate from UC Davis with her Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. She got an amazing opportunity shortly afterwards to work full time as a hardware engineer with General Motors. She's navigated not only being a Latina in STEM but also moving across the country for the first time without her family and friends. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:16 Welcome/Intros 00:01:25 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:08:30 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles 00:15:33 Emilia's Experience in College + Current Role 00:25:58 Moving Away From Home 00:35:35 Q&A: Are there any shareable lessons learned after moving away from friends and family? 00:38:00 Q&A: How is it being far away from home and the overall transition from school to work life? 00:46:45 Q&A: How did you improve any technical skills or improve your engineering mindset? 00:48:33 Q&A: How is the change in food and supermarkets? 00:51:32 Q&A: What's the first thing you do when you get into work? 00:52:27 Q&A: How did the opportunity to work at GM come to be and did you know someone there? 00:56:37 Q&A: What did it feel like being first-generation as the oldest sister and cousin? 01:05:47 Q&A: Any advice on moving to a different state? 01:09:27 Closing Remarks/Outro

For this episode, we talk to Sarahi about her journey becoming an Aerospace Engineer, graduating debt free and her community involvement. We also answer some submitted questions! About Sarahi: She graduated from UC Davis in 2021 with degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering as First-Generation. Sarahi is currently a Space Systems Engineer at Northrup Grumman working on the next generation of space satellites. She enjoys lifting during her free time and she's a cat mom to a calico cat named Luna. If you'd like to ask us a question or give us ideas on what to talk about, visit our website! (twingineering.wordpress.com) Follow our social media accounts: Instagram: @lieratwins @victorialiera @vanessa.liera TikTok: @lieratwins @victorialieraa @vanessa.liera Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode Start 00:00:17 Welcome/Intros 00:01:38 Weekly Highs and Lows 00:05:10 Something We Learned in Our Current Roles/Something New That We Tried 00:08:40 What was your college experience like? 00:12:25 How did you get into Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering? How was your interest sparked? 00:15:00 Is working in industry what you expected? Have you enjoyed it so far? Any memorable moments? 00:22:19 Graduating without student debt: any advice? 00:26:25 Outreach (SHPE, MESA, etc) 00:29:58 Q&A: As someone with experience working in the aerospace industry, do you know what the process is for obtaining a security clearance? 00:31:33 Q&A: Was there ever a hard time where you felt like giving up? and What kept you going? 00:33:38 Q&A: What's some advice that would be helpful for someone in their early career? 00:36:36 Q&A: April would like to know why you are such a baddie 00:39:10 Closing Remarks/Outro