Have you ever been told that work-life balance for women in STEM is a myth?
Do you want a meaningful science career and a rooted family life —but you worry that you’re “failing at both”?
Are you running low on time, energy, and sleep, trying to keep up with grant deadlines, conferences, and kids?
Do you wonder if negotiating career shifts, flexible jobs, STEM-adjacent roles, or maternity leave is proof you’re not a serious scientist?
Welcome to Science Careers for Moms — a TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST for women in STEM who want a career path where they can thrive in science without sacrificing their family or personal wellbeing.
Hi! I’m Anokhi Kapasi, a PhD researcher and mom of two boys. I created this show because I know what it is like to feel torn between being a serious scientist and a present mom —and to realize that “trying harder” is not a strategy.
This show is different because it integrates career and life planning strategies designed specifically for science-minded moms in a work culture that was not built for caregivers. Every episode blends interviews with other scientists who have been where you are and career planning deep-dives where you will learn the answer to questions like:
🎯 Are there decision-making frameworks to help me navigate pivots, return-to-work, academia vs. industry…or to even know what the “next right move” is?
🎯 How do I set career goals that allow me to stay ambitious, connect with my family, and feel like myself again?
🎯 Is work–life balance for working moms in STEM actually possible, and what does it look like in practice?
🎯 Can I stay in science & tech without burnout, guilt, or losing sight of myself?
STEM-trained moms, I’ll teach you how to make confident career decisions that align with your whole life —not just professional development.
🎧 FOLLOW this show and never choose between being a good mom or a good scientist again!
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Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Hello Ambitious Mom!
Are you drowning in information but struggling to make it stick? Do you capture interesting ideas from podcasts, books, or meetings only to forget them when you actually need them? Perhaps you've tried taking notes during conversations but ended up unable to stay present in the moment?
As ambitious moms, we're constantly building our knowledge base, driven by our deep desire for personal growth and self-improvement. Yet the information overload we experience can make it difficult to capture and hold onto valuable knowledge.
In today's episode, I'm sharing how to transform your cluttered notes into a knowledge base that works for your busy mom life. You'll learn effective note-taking strategies that allow you to be present in the moment while still building your knowledge base for future use.
This episode is packed with practical solutions to help you maintain your intellectual identity while efficiently managing your precious time. Whether you're juggling corporate responsibilities with family life or simply want to reclaim mental space, these techniques will help you process information more effectively.
If you're ready to turn your cluttered notes into useful learning, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Listener question about taking notes
- (2:45): 📌 Ask me your question
- (3:15): Introduction to information processing challenges for busy moms
- (6:46): Versatile note-taking strategies for different situations
- (13:38): Building a personalized knowledge hub that works for you
- (15:31): Different knowledge management approaches (Second Brain, Atomic Notes, Zettelkasten)
- (18:56): Features of knowledge bases
- (21:30): How to actually apply what you learn
- (23:16): 📌 Get the twice monthly newsletter
- (23:44): Wrap-up & Recap
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⏮️ EP 62: How to Create an Information Management System for High-Achieving Moms [Community Question]
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