Ambitiously Her

Episodi

• How a First-Gen, Immigrant Mom graduated from Yale with a PhD ft Dr. Fernanda Sulantay Vargas 15.06.2026 52min

  Most of us struggle with balancing careers, motherhood, and personal dreams, but Dr. Fernanda Sulantay Vargas proves it’s possible. In this episode, Mariana and Fernanda discuss Fernanda’s journey from community college to a Yale PhD in computational science, all while raising two children and breaking barriers as a Salvadoran immigrant and first-generation Latina in STEM. Fernanda opens up about navigating academia without a perfect GPA, securing her place at Yale through storytelling, extracurriculars, and persistence, and thriving in a male-dominated field. She shares candid insights on applying for fellowships, writing compelling applications, building a personal brand, networking authentically, and adapting your story for industry opportunities. Perfect for first-generation students, women considering motherhood during STEM careers, or anyone overwhelmed by job searches and career transitions, this episode is filled with actionable advice, honesty, and encouragement. About us: Ambitiously Her is the go-to podcast for the woman in STEM and beyond becoming everything she imagined. Hosted by **Dr. Mariana Quiroga Londoño**, Bioinformatics Postdoc Scientist in Oncology, Cambridge University Alumni and the face behind @marianaql.science on Instagram (50,000 followers, 75% women in STEM).Mariana shares what she's learning in her journey, plus candid conversations with women who've walked the path ahead. Expect mindset shifts, career strategy, and practical takeaways to grow ambitiously and unapologetically, wherever you start, no matter where you come from.CONNECT WITH US:📧 Business Inquiries: ambitiouslyherpodcast@gmail.com📱 Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @ambitiouslyher.podcast🎵 Official Theme Song: "Ambitiously Her Podcast Theme" across all streaming platformsCREDITS :Host, Founder, Podcast & Social Media Creative Director, and Theme Song Writer: Dr. Mariana Quiroga Londoño (@marianaql.science)Podcast Editing and Social Media Content Creation: Bhumika Manjappa (@coffee_and_cognition) and Dr. Mariana Quiroga LondoñoSpecial Thanks to all our incredible Guests and listeners worldwide
• Episode 0: My Path, My Purpose & Why I Built This For You 31.05.2026 18min

  This is the episode before Episode 1, the one where Mariana shares her own path. Where she came from, what she carried, and why that journey is exactly what led her to create this podcast.Ambitiously Her is for the woman who refuses to shrink. The one who is building something meaningful and knows the path forward is rarely a straight line. If you've ever felt like you're doing too much and somehow still not enough, this is for you. If you're the first in your family, your lab, or your company to do what you're doing , this is for you.You're in the right place. This is where it all begins.CONNECT WITH US:📧 Business Inquiries: ambitiouslyherpodcast@gmail.com📱 Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @ambitiouslyher.podcast🎵 Official Theme Song: "Ambitiously Her Podcast Theme" across all streaming platformsCREDITS:Host, Founder, Podcast & Social Media Creative Director, and Theme Song Writer:Dr. Mariana Quiroga Londoño (@marianaql.science)Podcast Editing and Social Media Content Creation:Bhumika Manjappa (@coffee_and_cognition) and Dr. Mariana Quiroga LondoñoSpecial Thanks to all our incredible Guests and listeners worldwide