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 for listening and supporting the podcast….adios until next season! #Sidebar — What was your favorite or most memorable episode in Season 2 and why? Wr...
Oct 03, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 Larry has paved his way as a project engineer doing just that. Tune in to find out what A Day in the Life with Larry Griffin, Petrochemical Engineer a...
Sep 05, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 episode gets tackled, “how does Shawn blend his Industrial Engineering skills into his creative process as an artist”. #Sidebar — What is your favorit...
Aug 22, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 this two-part episode to learn how this extremely talented young man is able to fuel his passion and still make time for his career as engineer. #Sidebar...
Jul 25, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 creativity may be a lot different than you’ve heard before. #Sidebar — How do you tap into your creativity? Is it on a daily basis?
Jun 27, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 vs those you can count on in real life, which would you choose? They also touch on the idea of being one's authentic selves vs doing it for likes. #S...
Jun 13, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 recent “Pat Yourself on the Back” moment. “Let’s share and root for each other, you never know how your story could impact or motivate another person ...
May 09, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 with Drew. If you struggle with conversation starters in your personal or professional life, they may have a solution. Torie challenges Drew to re-engine...
Apr 18, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 this thought-provoking episode, Torie and Drew discuss certifications that propelled them forward and those that didn't seem worthwhile. The value of c...
Apr 04, 2022•55 min
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 each other or are in the same room. They also speak on their culture shock experiences that they were faced with early in life and how those experiences...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 share how you would have handled these familiar scenarios. This episode may be the lifeline you needed before having a difficult but necessary conversat...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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. As a mentor and advocate working with current and aspiring engineering students at University of Dayton, she is proof of how versatile engineering is...
Jan 31, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 collegiate career. Additionally, Drew and Torie discuss the power of surrounding themselves with likeminded people and how that alone can make a diffe...
Jan 17, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 “fail first, fail fast” comes up as an important factor. Although many don't like to speak of failure, they both realize how important it is on a lifelo...
Jan 02, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 them to get us to that point. Drew speaks on a book he has read that speaks on how we distribute our energy. They also speak on the importance of setti...
Dec 13, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 used to stay on track when moving toward a major goal. Did you know that some goals can be difficult to accomplish simply because of the initial approa...
Nov 28, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 practices his critical conversation skills in a dating scenario. #Sidebar — When taking an exam, are you usually one of the first to finish or the las...
Nov 15, 2021•58 min
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 nerve wrecking right? Well, they are changing the way others should view the job interviewing process by providing good questions to use during ‘revers...
Nov 01, 2021•38 min
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 their approach and what should have been done differently. There is no doubt, many of these conversations happen to be #AwkwardAF. #Sidebar — What goe...
Oct 18, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 is going to be so “crucial” in the episodes to come. #Sidebar — What are some misconceptions you’ve heard about engineers? Write us: theengineer.ish@...
Oct 04, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 listeners that they say is non-negotiable. As you patiently await Season 2’s return, there is plenty of time to complete the assignment! Season 2 is right ...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 resources that you were too afraid to voice because you didn’t want to rattle the cage in your organization? This episode for you. The Martins welcome a lon...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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? You deserve an applause; they’d love for you to share through any of the communication channels below. It may just touch someone who needs to hear it! O...
Jul 11, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 Kontos gives tips on what to look for that can make your life less stressful before making a decision to start at a new company including red flags. She ...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 21 min
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 good leader. You all will be surprised to find out Torie’s thoughts on what bad managers need to become better and it is NOT leadership training. If y...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 position and company for his clients. Chris Clinard “the good guy” explains how recruiters can be a huge asset in assisting individuals level up. Did you k...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 24 min
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 from within”. Lennis Perez explains how her chemical engineering background and wellness inspired her to build a business and lifestyle infusing the two....
May 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 your interview and negotiation skills, they have a solution for you! On the “Ask Engineer-ish” segment, Torie touches on natural hair in the workplac...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 the loop, follow us on IG & Twitter: @theengineer_ish...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr
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 a listener who is experiencing being homesick after relocating for a job. #Sidebar — Was your first job what you envisioned it to be? If not, what did...
Apr 04, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
