May 10, 2021
When we’re born, one of the first things we’re ever taught is that we are either male or female-- and they come with their own set of gender rules and roles; very outdated ones.
My guest today, Dr. Kim S. Clay, is founder of a non-profit organization that is determined to break through stigmas and even the playing field for young women growing up enjoying sports and STEM.
In this podcast, we talk about her transition to building and growing Play Like a Girl full time, and the outdated terms we use that could very much be holding girls and young women back, by insinuating that femininity is negative -- I know I called myself a tomboy back then, but only now did I really understand it’s potentially bad effects.
Be sure to stick around and listen in on her advice for our young women!
Episode Highlights:
- Dr. Kim’s childhood and role of spirituality
- Her NGO, Play Like a Girl, how it came about and her inspiration
- The mentoring program and having representation
- Dr. Kim’s transition to working on Play Like a Girl fulltime
- Why the term tomboy can be detrimental to young girls
- How Dr. Kim reacted to being told she’d be limited due to race and gender
- Her advice for young women and girls who want to pursue male-dominated careers
About the Guest:
Dr. Kimberly S. Clay is the founder and CEO of Play Like a Girl, her Nashville based non-profit organization dedicated to leveling the playing field for young girls in male-dominated careers like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With a reach of 25,000 young women across the world, Play Like a Girl is definitely making their progress felt.
As a graduate of Xavier University in Louisiana, the University of Alabama, and also the Tulane University School of Public Health and Social Work, she started her career at the CDC as a public health analyst. It was her experience early in her career that she noticed the gaping gender gap. From her work in public health, she has received numerous recognitions such as being one of Xavier University’s 40 Under 40, Nashville Business Journal’s 50 People on the Move.
As she moved forward in her career, she returned to the classroom where she taught and researched about long-term cancer survivorship in women. Currently, she serves on the leadership team for the Nashville Chapter of Ellevate Network, an international community of professional women committed to helping fellow women progress in their careers.
Connect with Dr. Kim:
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