In this inspiring episode of Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Shane Woods, CEO of Girlstart, to discuss how to ignite a ion for STEM education in young girls. Shane shares her experiences in fostering inclusive learning environments, the importance of female role models in STEM, and how curiosity and community can drive lasting change. The conversation also explores the role of neurodiversity in education, highlighting the need for adaptive teaching methods that embrace different learning styles. Shane emphasizes how early mentorship, encouragement, and representation can help young women break barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 5y1d2p