Whether you read to lead or just out of need, there is no doubt the great value reading brings to your table. Meet a mom of boys, educator and reading advocate who is on a mission to excite kids and grown-ups to the transformative power of a book.

Strength, speed, agility. Do you believe that we all have superpowers hidden within us? Because if there is any time in history in dire need of superheroes, it is certainly the present. How do you step up to the plate? In this solo episode, Latifa unmasks superheroes to reveal the very human qualities that make up a superpower. 

Meet the man behind Super Learning - the podcast and the app. Dom Zilstra takes us down curious roads and creative pathways for rewiring our brain to achieve the best outcomes.

Play has the power to make us imagine, connect and communicate with others, problem-solve, experiment, work with others, try and fail, think outside the book, and create our way into overcoming every day challenges. In today’s solo, Latifa explores the educational value of play in STEM learning and life in general.

For many students, there is a gap between the science classroom and real-life career in the sciences and it gets in the way of their interest. In this episode, Latifa talks to Fatima Al Kaabi – acclaimed youngest Emirati inventor who is creating innovations that bridge that gap. She aims to inspire students to pursue STEM careers by showcasing the incredible possibilities they create.

In this solo episode, Latifa explores the inventor’s mental code! She looks at habits and beliefs that great inventors and innovators have in common. Join her as she breaks down mental habits that breed breakthrough ideas.

Today I am  speaking with a business tandem of two brothers. Yes, they're businessmen! But before you busy your mind visualizing a couple of suit-and-tie gentlemen, think again. They're just 12 and 15. How's that for starting early?! Can't wait to hear their story so let's begin. 

The technological battlefield cries out for radical disruption - reinventing work, forging new paths and opening possibilities. In this episode, Latifa turns the table of disruption to the self. She explores simple ways in which we can disrupt ourselves by some game-changing growth habits.

In this episode, my guest Sarah and I talk about the spark and significance of space science even from down here on Earth. If you want to take your sights to greater heights and re-imagine what is possible for humanity, listen to this episode. Sarah Cruddas is a space journalist, international TV host and best-selling author and she is taking her passion beyond academics into media and out-of-this-world engagements! 

In this solo episode, Latifa Al-Khalifa invites us to depart from the common view of STEM, that is, in terms of subject lines. She proposes that we look beyond college and career readiness towards valuable life lessons that the practice and process of STEM imparts.

On our most recent episode of the podcast, we speak to a relentless 16 year old innovator and national Golf player. We talk about her love of tinkering and coding, her plans for the future, how to build an unbeatable mindset, and so much more! Habiba is such an inspiration. We hope she inspires you just as much as she did us! Enjoy!

In this Solo episode, Latifa Al-Khalifa looks to explore why curiosity is an overlooked super skill and invites you to open up your minds to create continuous curiosity to fuel lifelong learning. 

Listen in to our latest episode with Daryl Bustos - a seasoned ICT/Telecom Project Manager who has been around the IT industry for over 13 years. His love of gaming, music and travel scaffolded his path towards developing important skills that have now become his valuable asset. Check it out! 

Are you one of those people who wish to be THAT person people go to? What if your passion is on STEM, would you make a credible source for anything related to STEM? Getting attention is one thing but gaining trust is quite another. Join STEMcast host, Latifa Al-Khalifa, as she spells out what it takes to build an authentic, personal brand in a world where the choices are countless!

Meet VR enthusiast and MIT mechanical engineering student looking to change how we see STEM and girls, Marwa Al Alawi. A true STEMinist – a strong female voice eager to share her pursuit of engineering with hopes to inspire the youth and in particular, women. 

Ever been called in class only to go blank in front of everyone? Your breath getting heavier with each ticking second. Is learning really a race to the quickest response or is it an exercise in thinking things through? In this epsiode of STEMcast solo, Latifa Al-Khalifa talks about Wait-Time in the Classroom (and really, elsewhere in life!) and the wisdom of stopping to THINK before you TALK.

Listen in to our conversation with leadership coach and online education consultant Aditi Parekh whose journey to meaningful learning has led her to crafting innovative online education programs and coaching on leadership. Attending Harvard and having worked at MIT Playful Journey Lab, she shares her enlightened take on learning.

Meet Mohammed Hilal, an 18 year old proud Bahraini that is passionate about eSports and the gaming industry. On this episode, he shares why he is keen on promoting eSports as a true sport beyond barriers in Bahrain and the entire region. Listen in on the impact that technology has in the way we live and how the future of eSports will look like! 

Despite the long list of women achievers in science and math, only 24% of people working in science are female. Women in engineering make up an even smaller fraction. In this episode, Latifa Al-Khalifa delves into why female representation in STEM matters and why we must address gender-limiting challenges with meaningful change.

We live in a competitive world. Over the years, somehow we have come to place more emphasis on power, prestige, and status and have overlooked the tough journey of achievement. Society started to send a message that OUTCOME is more important than the EFFORT it gets to get there. In this solo episode, Latifa Al-Khalifa shares why this is a recipe for disaster! She argues that while it is important to understand and appreciate the energy, focus, discipline, and hard work it takes to achieve,...

Ever wondered how educational platforms are personalized to cater to your specific needs? Listen in to our conversation with a data engineer from Mindvalley who is innovating the learning experience online.

In this solo episode, Latifa Al-Khalifa shares why failure should be viewed as a hurdle rather than a roadblock and encourages listeners to see failure as a great teacher, to grow from their mistakes, and to get back on the horse. We might not be able to change the past, but we can affect the future! 

On this episode of the STEMcast, we sit down with Anita Amini where she shares her experience of how she learned how to learn and the importance of continuous-improvement. Anita is a software engineer in London who studied Pharmaceutical Science at University, but later on transitioned into tech. She now works for an online pharmacy, coming full circle to working in health again but this time, as a software engineer. In her free time, she's often taking an online course or writing on her blog...

Tackling climate change and the countless environmental challenges we face calls for innovation and courage. In her solo episode, Latifa Al-Khalifa shares how young leaders and changemakers are leading the way, and how they are using STEM skills to do it.

In this episode of the STEMcast, we sit down with Carl Leducq, a Game Developer & Content Creator currently working on Survival game Icarus for Rocketwerkz in Auckland, New Zealand. Carl has over 6 years experience in the industry, working on mobile, PC & AR games. He's incredibly passionate about the role games play in our lives and excitedly shares how the industry is transforming. Enjoy!