The cuSTEM journeys podcast aims to educate, expose, and empower Black and Latino students and young adults to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professions. We also showcase Black and Latino voices in STEM and provide actionable steps students can take to pursue their careers in STEM fields.
The cuSTEM journeys podcast aims to educate, expose, and empower Black and Latino students and young adults to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professions. We also showcase Black and Latino voices in STEM and provide actionable steps students can take to pursue their careers in STEM fields.

In this episode, Tylitha Stewart, a former VP at Microsoft and HP shares her story of turning her burnout to breakthrough. We can all draw inspiration from her raw and inspiring story of walking away from corporate success to reclaim her health, happiness, and purpose Tylitha also discusses her own career journey in product management, life as a single mom, and more! Check out Tylitha's blog here: https://www.tylithastewart.com/leadership-lessons Jobs for early career professionals: noexperiencejobs.io 0:00 Intro 1:17 Tylitha's Leadership Roles 3:13 50,000 foot view of her career 5:07 Experience as VP at HP 12:53 Leaving HP - Choosing Yourself 25:24 Motivation for being authentic and transparent leader 31:56 Advice for Networking as Early Career professional 43:19 The most important skillset Tylitha learned 45:23 Tylitha's next role 48:04 What is a Product Manager 50:56 The Best way to become a product manager 53:23 Salary and Lifestyle as VP at Tech companies 57:27 Importance of God in Tylitha's career