๐๐First Episode of Activism Collectors Podcast: Women in STEAM Edition ๐ ๐ป Empowering Through Art: Livia Ioana Florea on Women, STEAM, and Social Change
๐๐Weโre absolutely thrilled to launch our first Activism Collectors Podcast Episode โ Women in STEAM Edition podcast series with an extraordinary guest: Livia Ioana Florea!
๐โจ๐ Who is Livia Ioana Florea?Livia is a true force of nature, blending creativity and purpose to drive social impact. With a remarkable background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths) ๐ฌ๐ป๐จ๐, sheโs been leading the way in leveraging art to inspire action and foster social change ๐๐ก. Livia is the founder of buchARTest, a cultural manager,a curator, a fundraiser for projects in STEAM and a Global Shaper. She has been at the forefront of urban regeneration through mural art, transforming cities and communities in Romania and beyond.Her mission focuses on empowering communities, particularly women, by merging the transformative power of art, education, and technology.
๐ฌ๐ปIn this episode, Livia dives into her journey, from overcoming challenges to becoming a trailblazer in using art as a tool for social transformation ๐. Her story is filled with insights and takeaways that will inspire you to push boundaries and create impact
๐ช.๐ง What do we talk about? In this episode, weโll delve into Liviaโs journey from engineering to cultural leadership, her inspiring work with buchARTest, and the role of art in addressing societal challenges.
๐ป๐๐ Donโt miss this empowering conversation as we celebrate changemakers and amplify voices shaping the future of STEAM. Tune in as we dive into her journey, the challenges sheโs overcome, and her vision for a more inclusive future in STEAM fields.
๐๐๐ฌ Whatโs your biggest takeaway from Liviaโs story? Share in the comments!
๐Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes ๐ง, and get ready to be inspired by @sense.steam
โจ๐ฅ!This initiative is part of the @sense.steam project ๐ฟโจ. SENSE integrates arts ๐ญ and sensory approaches ๐ into STEAM education ๐, fostering a participatory approach to learning ๐ค.๐ก Learn more about SENSE at: www.sense-steam.eu or visit their page at @sense.steam
Connect with Livia (our guest):โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liviaflorea/โ
Connect with Teodora (our host):โ https://www.linkedin.com/in/teonicaa/โ
Connect with our videographer (Jaime):โ https://www.instagram.com/jaicasanova_/
#sensesteam ๐ #steameducation ๐ #genderequality ๐ #WomenInSTEM ๐ป #ActivismCollectors ๐๏ธ
0:00 โ Intro
0:39 โ Activism Collectors - Women in STEAM Edition, powered by SENSE
1:13 โ Who is Livia Florea
3:56 - Liviaโs Journey And Inspiration
6:41 - Transition From Engineering To Urban Regeneration Through Art
9:35 โ Women in STEAM
13:14 โ Challenges
16:35 โ Gender Diversity in STEAM Fields
20:49 โBuchARTest and Urban Regeneration
24:00 โ Artown Festival In Ploieศti
29:00 โ Impact in The Communities
33:34 โ The Biggest Misconception People Have About Working In Art And Activism
36:35 โ Artivism: Art Meets Activism
39:04 โ Future Projects
42:01 โ Final message
43:50 โ Follow Livia
44:37 โOutro