The Engineer-ish

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? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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 and former US Marine looks like. #Sidebar — Have you ever worked on a project that you had little to no experience and happened to be pleasantly surprised by the end-result? Recall it and drop us a line via email about it. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish Guest email: gatorgriffin08@yahoo.com Guest socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-griffin-491792174/

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 favorite painting by Shawn Stewart? Click the IG link below. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish Guest socials: https://www.instagram.com/the1theycallstu/

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 — What time of the day do you find you are most creative? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish Guest socials: https://www.instagram.com/the1theycallstu/

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?

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. #Sidebar — Have you met any good friends on social media that you’ve never actually met in person? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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 who is cultivating a similar space” - Torie & Drew #Sidebar — When you accomplish a goal, do you take time to celebrate it or reward yourself? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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-engineer that popular question; you are going to want to know what they both came up with toward the end! They also touch on the importance of healthy boundaries in the workplace. What do you do when your co-workers overshare or ask overly personal questions? It happens.. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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 conversation with a friend, colleague, or family member. #Sidebar — Have you ever had to confront a coworker about a sensitive topic? Tell us about it, DM us or write in. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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. Tune in to find out what A Day in the Life with Gerica Brown, PhD, Director of University of Dayton’s Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program looks like. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish Guest contact info: Gbrown2@udayton.edu

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 difference. Do you know the story of 409 household products? How many times do you think they failed before being successful? Listen to learn about this motivating story. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish Guest contact info: www.acastemics.com

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 lifelong learner's journey. As a brand new year has just begun, this is the perfect episode to start out your new year. Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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 setting boundaries and not allowing anyone to cross those limits no matter who or what. #Sidebar — Have you ever had to end a business relationship because you felt disrespected? Did money or respect win? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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 approach? This is an episode you’ll want to listen to before the end of the year and share with a friend. #Sidebar — Does your tribe (your people) push you toward your goals or do they detract you from them? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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 goes first, the cereal or the milk? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish

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@gmail.com Follow & tweet us with our tags: @theengineer_ish Check out the mag: https://publications.reengineer.co/view/102991327/

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 around the corner, see ya October 3rd for all new episodes. Thanks for listening! -Torie & Drew #Sidebar — What was your favorite episode and why? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Stay in the loop, follow us on IG & Twitter: @theengineer_ish Questions & Comments: (205) 549-3447

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 long awaited guest, Tia Barksdale the all-knowing Human Resources guru and career coach! #Sidebar — Have you ever emailed a two week notice? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Stay in the loop, follow us on IG & Twitter: @theengineer_ish Questions & Comments: (205) 549-3447 Guest Email: barksdale32@gmail.com

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!  Our stories are the power that can create waves that impact the generations of the world. #Sidebar — Does accomplishing a major challenge make other difficult goals seem less intimidating? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Stay in the loop, follow us on IG & Twitter: @theengineer_ish Questions & Comments: (205) 549-3447

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 you have had a good or bad manager, this episode will certainly resonate. If you are in leadership or plan to be, this is an episode where you should be taking notes. Double #Sidebar — has your intuition or inner voice ever spoken to you when taking an exam and saved you from missing a question? Have you ever had a bad or incompetent manager and wondered how they got in their role? Write us: theengineer.ish@gmail.com Stay in the loop, follow us on IG & Twitter: @theengineer_ish Questions & Comments: (205) 549-3447