Episode 87 of the empowerment minutes podcast is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). To mark women's history month, our special guest Monica Hernandez shares her journey as a woman leader in stem and some challenges women leaders from minority populations face from stem backgrounds even though they have a seat at the table. Monica shares strategies leaders can use to be more intentional about DEI in the workplace. She also shares proven strategies leaders can use to ‘extend the ladder’ and be more inclusive in the workplace.