Bami Farinre returns to the podcast for an in depth discussion of her new book The Mentor's Journey - From Learning to Leading.

• The book has been a long time coming, inspired by the Bami's early career experiences in STEM as a biomedical scientist and the need for mentorship.

• She guest grew up in a community where mentorship was intrinsic and not formally defined, with a strong emphasis on education and support from the community.

• Bami believes mentorship is crucial for developing future leaders and emphasizes the importance of passing on knowledge.

• The book is part instructional and part autobiographical, using personal experiences to make it relatable.

• Emotional Intelligence is essential for managing expectations and emotions in mentorship relationships, fostering trust and open dialogue.

• Allyship is advocating for inclusion and standing in solidarity with someone, while sponsorship involves actively using influence to create opportunities for someone else.

• Mentors gain fresh perspectives, sharpen leadership skills, and experience fulfillment from their mentees' successes.

• Reverse Mentorship: Younger mentees can teach mentors about new technologies and perspectives, enriching the mentor's experience.

• Bami emphasized the importance of passing on knowledge and creating a legacy through mentorship.

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Anna Dhody is back for Part 2 of our conversation.

What we discuss in Part 2:

• How the pandemic prompted the Mutter Museum to increase its online presence, leading to a virtual tour that garnered over a million views.
• A significant event during this time was the donation of a human heart from a living donor, Rob, who wanted to contribute to the museum after receiving a heart transplant.

• Anna filmed an unboxing video of the heart, which unexpectedly went viral, attracting a wide audience and generating interest in the museum.

• The success of the heart unboxing led to a series of educational videos about the preservation and display of biological specimens.

• Anna's videos fostered a community where viewers shared personal stories and experiences related to medical conditions, leading to increased awareness and support.

• After leaving the museum, Anna founded the Dhody Research Institute to continue her work in science communication and education.

• The institute aims to increase accessibility to medical and scientific information and inspire young people to explore STEM careers.

• Anna is developing new video series, including "What's That For?" which invites viewers to guess the purpose of medical objects and learn their stories.

• The Dhody Research Institute is running a fundraising campaign to support the production of more educational content.

• Anna emphasized the importance of educating young people to become informed citizens and critical thinkers in today's world.

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My guest today is Forensic Anthropologist Anna Dhody.

What we talk about with Anna in part 1:

• Anna initially studied archaeology, influenced by visits to the Penn Museum in Philadelphia as a child.
• She developed a passion for archaeology at a young age, around 9 or 10 years old.
• Chose Boston University for its separate archaeology department, which offered more opportunities than those combined with anthropology departments.
• After attending an excavation in Belize during her sophomore year, she became interested in biological anthropology, focusing on human bones and their stories.
• She realized the competitive nature of academia and planned to pursue a master's in forensic science instead of a PhD.
• Anna wrote a thesis manual titled "The Underground Crime Scene" for law enforcement on how to excavate buried crime scenes, which gained unexpected international circulation.
• Applied for jobs after graduation and was scouted by the CIA but ultimately accepted a position at Harvard's Peabody Museum due to the need for osteologists for a NAGPRA project.
• Worked at the Peabody Museum for four years, taking advantage of free classes and gaining valuable experience.
• Became involved with a United Nations project in Peru to train local medical personnel in forensic anthropology, which turned into a significant teaching role.
• Returned from Peru and took a temporary position at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia. What was initially meant to last five months ended up lasting nearly 20 years.
• Anna’s career path was shaped by a combination of luck and the challenges faced in the museum world, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities.

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