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The Engineer-ish is a space for those with an interest in engineering and tech. Your hosts are two dope individuals who happen to have engineering, entrepreneurship, and excellence in common (oh — and their last name!). In this podcast, they navigate their mistakes, lessons learned, and what they may have done differently knowing what they know now. Torie and Drew give you the podcast you never knew you needed until you got it.
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On the season finale of The Engineer-ish, Torie and Drew wrap up on a honest note by having a crucial convo with each other and laying out some unspoken truths. As they conclude, they want to encourage listeners to open up about some of their thoughts and feelings on The Engineer-ish. It will only help them to grow and further their vision. Thanks …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins welcome a dear fan and friend of the podcast Larry Griffin. If his name sounds familiar it is probably because he was one of their recent “picks of the week”. If you are considering becoming an independent contractor to work on a multitude of projects with no full-time employee ties, find out how …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins bring back Shawn Stewart for part 2 of Art x Engineering. He talks about distractions, how they can impede one's creative process and what it means to ‘create in a vacuum’. For those of you who don’t know Big Krit, Drew and Shawn put listeners on game (especially Grandma). The big question of the …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins welcome guest, Shawn Stewart, Artist and Engineer who fits every letter of the word c.r.e.a.t.i.v.e. Coming off of the last episode, who better to bring to The Engineer-ish. He has masterfully painted pieces for celebrities: Shaq, Big Krit, Dj Envy and Ashton Sanders to name a few. Tune in for thi…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martin’s speak on creativity which may actually be the best tool in your toolbox. With Engineering, we often first think about math and science, but what is the role of creativity in your life and how does it relate to innovation? They also discuss growing and developing creativity. Their spin on creativi…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martin’s discuss the digital age and how it has transformed how people socialize and interact today. Everything is moving toward virtual or on-line interaction. It is interesting to think, people with large followings may only know 20% or less of their following. When you think of having tons of followers…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martin’s introduce a segment focused on recognizing personal accomplishments (no matter how big or small). Far too many times, we move onto the next undertaking without pausing, reflecting, and taking time to celebrate what we’ve just accomplished. They encourage all listeners to reflect upon and share a …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins do NOT want to know “how you doing?”. They discuss how that question has become a default for starting a conversation or a common courtesy for greeting a stranger. If the question drives you crazy after a while, you are most aligned with Torie. If you don’t mind it, you are most likely aligned wit…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss a topic surrounding one of their most asked questions from entry level engineers, ‘certifications’ (to have or not to have). If you are entering the scene as a newbie and want to use certifications to leverage your skills or even move into freelance/entrepreneurship, listen and share. In t…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss representation in STEM and what they would like to see happen in the near future. The idea of being outnumbered in settings is a collective feeling that many minorities have felt. Drew talks about minority ties and how there is an unspoken mental connection when black people are passing ea…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, it’s ‘remix’ time again! How many of you have gone into fight, flight, or freeze mode when having difficult and/or crucial conversations? Torie and Drew have fun with this episode role playing through difficult conversations that require one person to confront and the other to respond. See how they did and sh…
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LaTorie welcomes an old colleague and friend Dr. Gerica Brown to kick off the “A Day in the Life” episode. Gerica speaks on her pivot from Process Engineering, Operations Leader, and Six Sigma Black Belt roles in the aerospace industry into the academia world. Although this transition initially resulted in a pay cut, it proved to be more rewarding.…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins welcome guest, engineer and AcaSTEMics CEO, Jerome McQueen, PE. He speaks on his process of turning his failure into success. When things seemed hopeless, Mr. McQueen implemented a strategy that changed his whole trajectory. Tune in to hear him explain how four tweaks made a lasting impact on his …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss what they feel it means to be a lifelong learner and how life is a continuous opportunity to learn something new daily. Drew and Torie both discuss how they’ve become better learners over the years. They speak on mistakes and failures being the biggest proponent to learning. The idea of “f…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss vibe killers and how to deal with difficult people and situations in professional spaces. We have all dealt with difficult people in our social and professional circles. It is really easy to let them bring us down but it is much better to learn to manage those annoyances without allowing t…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins pull from a poll on LinkedIn and let the listeners pick the topic for this episode. Torie speaks on the approach she uses for leveling up and how there is one key action word that helps move her from point A to point B. Collectively, Torie and Drew give listeners a roadmap with tools that can be u…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss why is it counterproductive to compare your pace to others. They also recall some instances where they’ve fallen victim to making those comparisons and how they were able to snap out of it. Do you know how defining your unique “WHY” can help you? On this week's segment of #AwkwardAF, Drew …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins introduce an important concept for job seekers to adopt called “reverse interviewing”. Drew and Torie put on their acting hats and roleplay by giving examples of methods anyone can use to determine if a company is a good fit for them with focus on “WIIFM” (what’s in it for me). Interviews can be n…
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Awkward but Necessary (Professional Convos)
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins have a debate about the rules of eating cereal. On a more serious note, they discuss difficult conversations that are inevitable in professional spaces and the impacts of avoiding vs. facing them head on. Keeping in mind what they’ve learned from the book Crucial Conversations, they think back on …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins are excited to return for a brand new season. They let listeners in on what they’ve been up to and what tricks they’ve got in their bag this season. On topic time, Drew and Torie bust some of the myths that most people don't seem to talk about concerning their kind, engineers. They also share what…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins recant their fondest moments of their first season. If you missed any episode, they give insight on what you've missed and why you should go back to listen. For the day one listeners, this is a recap that will test your memory. In fact, it tested theirs. They also give a final assignment for liste…
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URGENT, Report to HR! (Extended Version)
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins speak on their most memorable resignation experiences. Torie explains why two week notices and exit interviews would also be beneficial in personal relationships. During the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment they land in Human Resources. Have you ever had questions, comments, or concerns for human resour…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, it’s ‘remix’ time again! The Martins recall and discuss their recent “morning after effects” and the lessons gained from them. Have you ever thought something was impossible and are now sitting on the other side of that challenge? It’s certainly a GREAT feeling and deserves to be recognized. What is yours? Yo…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins speak about their feelings of being new in a work environment, what makes them feel comfortable and on the flip side uncomfortable. During the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment they welcome a guest who has 20 years experience rolling out corporate training programs at numerous organizations. Angelica Kon…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins want to know one simple question, “what your manager be like?” It seems that horrible bosses rarely get reprimanded or fired, is HR secretly working on their behalf and do rules even apply to them? From their experience in management roles, they both discuss some of the qualities that represent a …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins discuss their experiences with job recruiters, the positive and negative. They also share a questionable email from a recruiter and how they felt about the approach. During the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment they welcome a guest who is known for easing the job search process by finding the right posit…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins discuss the stresses of being an engineer and sometimes even working with other engineers. How did they handle the demands of being in their roles during some of the most stressful times? They also welcome a special guest to the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment who has mastered “engineering wellness fro…
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Secure the Bag (Salary Negotiation)
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins give listeners some major keys to securing the bag. Most people cringe when it comes to salary negotiation because it can feel awkward and no one likes being told “no”. This episode gives simple steps you should take to ensure you walk away with more money and confidence. If you’d like to practice…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, it’s ‘remix’ time again! The Martins introduce their upcoming ‘Sidebar Sunday’ and what it’s inspired by. For the listeners who haven't been reading the notes, you're in for a treat because you've been missing out. #Sidebar — Have you been reading the episode notes? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Stay in…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins recall their first career jobs and discuss if their perceptions aligned with reality. Who else remembers those first interview experiences? They touch on salary shockers and much more! Find out if their first was everything they thought it would be. On the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment, Drew advises …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, The Martins welcome their first guest Eduardo Flores who brings memes, comedy, and engineering to his large following on Instagram. They discuss the versatility in engineering and how some engineers land in spaces that may be somewhat surprising to others. Is entrepreneurship the new norm for engineers and te…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins delve into the dynamics of teamwork and some of the frustrations that come along with being a part of a team. They use Tuckman’s stages of group development to make sense of it all. They realize teams fall into place or unfortunately fall apart but there's a lesson to be learned either way! #Sideb…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, Drew couldn't stop talking about how great and impressive women are. Torie was feeling the love and agreed. She also highlighted her experiences of being a minority in a male dominated field. On the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment, Drew advises a listener who regrets mixing business with pleasure. #Sidebar — have …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, Drew feels targeted when Torie brings up the topic, ‘does size really matter’, only to find out the focus is on company size. Join the Martins as they discuss the pros and cons of bigger vs smaller companies and their experiences with both. They have an eye opening conclusion and finally come to an agreement …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins kick off their first ‘remix’ episode. Their reputations are on the line as they take on their first interview of 2021. Unlike most interviews that they have experienced, they are at least able to keep it professional, funny, and real. #Sidebar — which interview have you been the most nervous and w…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss using hindsight to learn a lesson and thrive. They also think back on past decisions and how, or if, they would have done things differently, and how fear of failure has impacted some of their past decisions. On the #AwkwardAF segment, Drew has to let a date down gently who looks nothing l…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss creating mutually beneficial relationships with recruiters and juggling work-life balance. On the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment, they advise a troubled listener who is trapped in an email entanglement on the job. #Sidebar — has your work cell phone ever gotten you into any trouble? Write us: …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss how to focus at work and school post the racial divide in our country and how they keep from going off on those who don't seem to get it or sympathize. On the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment, Torie guides a listener who has become bored in the role of a Quality Engineer. #Sidebar — What is the …
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, the Martins discuss combating racism and injustices at school/work and their personal experiences with bias and racism throughout their journeys. On the #AwkwardAF segment, Torie has to give a friend harsh but honest feedback. #Sidebar — have you ever told someone who thinks they sing well that you think othe…
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On today’s episode of The Engineer-ish, both hosts spill the beans on their Martin last name and why this podcast was created to be a navigational tool for future, current and aspiring engineers. On the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment, they advise a listener whose long nails may get in the way of her next career move. In “Engineering Education” they exp…
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