10Forty Podcast: Season 4, Episode 7 Science, Drama, and the Universe: Niamh Shaw’s Remarkable Story

In this captivating episode, we’re joined by Niamh Shaw—a woman on a mission to reach the stars. With an extraordinary career spanning engineering, academia, acting, and storytelling, Niamh shares her unique journey and her relentless pursuit of a lifelong dream: getting to space.

We dive into:

 Career twists and turns: From coding in the 1980s to agricultural engineering, acting on Fair City, and working in a screw factory in Australia, Niamh’s path is anything but ordinary.

 Life lessons: Growing up curious, reflecting on the purpose of life as a teenager, and discovering the power of aligning your work with your values.

 Creative fusion: How she merged science and drama to create compelling theater scripts and even auditioned for The Big Bang Theory.

 Dreaming big: Writing her book Dream Big and her vision to report from space to inspire and connect people with the universe.

Niamh offers advice to listeners on finding a career aligned with their values, embracing continuous learning, and recognizing the importance of positive reinforcement for young minds.

This episode, brought to you by Top Drawer Talent, the supply chain and procurement recruitment specialists, will leave you inspired to pursue your passions and dream big.

Tune in now to hear Niamh’s incredible journey and her advice on turning your ambitions into reality!

#DreamBig #NiamhShaw #SpaceExploration #STEMInspiration #PodcastLife #WomenInSTEM #CareerJourney #DreamsToReality #ActingAndScience #Innovation #CuriosityDriven #SpaceDreams #CareerAdvice #InspiringWomen #KeepLearning #LifePurpose #BigDreams #10FortyPodcast #Storytelling #SpaceReporter