We talk to Melissa Burt about the importance of internships in guiding career paths, seeing people for who they are and what they bring to the table, and how the climate and cultures of organizations can impact diversity, equity, and inclusion in the weather, water, and climate enterprise.Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-melissa-burt-transcript/)Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/)Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society