Learn How NASA Materials Expert Sara Rengifo Transformed Rejection Into Success

MAS Impact: Driving Diversity in Tech & Biz

We all need inspiration to pursue our dreams no matter the obstacles. And this conversation will surely give you the pep talk you need to keep going.

Monica’s guest this week is Sara Rengifo, a materials engineer at NASA who has come a long way from her hometown of Colombia.

Sara Rengifo is making significant contributions at NASA, where she is involved in cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation. Her work focuses on areas like construction, communication, and robotics, all of which are crucial in the aerospace industry.

Sara is part of a community of experts at NASA who are dedicated to solving complex problems and exploring uncharted territories. Her role at NASA involves not only technical expertise but also a commitment to teamwork, communication, and a culture of inclusivity, where every individual's input is valued.

Sara's experience highlights the importance of diversity and collaboration in tackling the unique challenges faced by NASA, and her journey from Colombia to NASA serves as an inspiring example of determination and the pursuit of one's dreams.

Despite facing rejection and doubts, Sara had a vision for her life and was determined to make it a reality.

In this episode, Sara shares the pivotal moments that helped shape her journey: from struggling to validate her engineering degree abroad to landing an internship that changed everything.

You'll be motivated by Sara's story and walk away with practical tips for overcoming obstacles.

Discover how to turn your biggest goals into a step-by-step plan through passion and perseverance.

Tune in to hear Sara's message of hope and learn from her journey to the stars.

“Everything combined makes you get what you really want, right? It’s your decisions, it’s your behavior, your discipline, it's the effort that you put on every single thing, thinking about your goal. [That's] what makes you get there one day. It is not immediate, it's not like you're gonna get an immediate reward. But if you’re focused on something and everything around you is kind of vibrating towards that, I'm pretty sure you're gonna get it." ~ Sara Rengifo

In This Episode:

- How Sara Rengifo developed the mindset to believe in herself and pursue her dreams despite facing rejection

- Strategies for validating your international education and experience in a new country

- The importance of cultivating mentors who believe in you and how one mentorship changed Sara's life

- Tactics for overcoming language and cultural barriers to achieve your career goals

- How to turn failures and setbacks into opportunities for growth and learning from NASA's culture of collaboration

- Engineer at NASA with a focus on innovative projects.

- Expertise in construction, communication, and robotics within the aerospace industry.

- Emphasizes teamwork and inclusivity in her role.

- Inspiring journey from Colombia to NASA showcasing determination and diversity

Resources mentioned:

Book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. S. Dweck - https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322

Connect with Sara Rengifo:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-rengifo-493078b2

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