What happens when an engineer questions not just how systems work—but who they work for? In episode 243 of Joy Found Here, Josée Tremblay joins Stephanie for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the unseen structures shaping our careers and lives. Drawing on three decades in male-dominated STEM environments, she challenges assumptions about success and invites listeners to rethink how work, home, and purpose fit together.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

(04:08) From engineering to authorship

(06:10) Why STEM still shuts women out

(09:30) How culture shapes career paths early

(15:42) Being the only woman in the room

(18:58) Small fixes with big access gains

(26:50) The hiring bias no one sees

(35:04) When work and home collide

(36:51) Following the heart compass

(41:15) Mentorship that actually works

(44:54) Leading with intention and impact

Josée Tremblay is a mechanical engineer, trailblazing STEM leader, and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Us, And Yet: Together We Rise Beyond Traditional Roles. With more than 30 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, she brings a rare blend of technical depth and human-centered insight to conversations about leadership and fulfillment. Josée is passionate about rethinking how work, home, and relationships intersect, helping people design a sustainable “life architecture” where success and wholeness can coexist.

In this episode, Josée explores why women remain underrepresented in STEM and leadership, pointing not to lack of ability but to systemic structures, cultural conditioning, and unconscious bias. Drawing from her own career in male-dominated environments, she reframes equity as a human issue and emphasizes the power of intentional design—both professionally and personally—to build resilience and belonging. She encourages listeners to trust their internal compass, make thoughtful adjustments rather than drastic exits, and lead with clarity and heart, reminding us that when environments support the whole person, everyone rises together.

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