Women in STEM are rising. Meet Destiny Simone Adams, a TikTok STEM creator breaking barriers in robotics competitions and Skilled Trades education.
Host Andrew Brown talks with Destiny Simone Adams, a STEM content creator and advocate for Black Girls Who Code, about competing in all-male robotics competitions, building her personal brand on TikTok, and creating inclusive paths in the Skilled Trades for the next generation. From her early start at age 7 to teaching over 1,000 girls to code, Destiny shares how STEM education for girls can unlock careers in construction, HVAC, carpentry, and beyond. This episode brings raw inspiration, real advice, and powerful insights into crafting your own career path, whether you're 17 or 37.
IN THIS EPISODE:
● (00:02:00) – Breaking into robotics competitions as the only girl competitor
● (00:08:30) – How Black Girls Who Code shaped Destiny’s path in women in STEM
● (00:14:15) – Starting the first all-girls robotics team in South Fulton
● (00:22:00) – Fusing tech + art through wearable electronics and problem-solving
● (00:31:45) – Building a personal brand for STEM education for girls on TikTok
● (00:44:00) – Advice for young tradespeople entering the Trades Industry
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
● Women in STEM need visibility—and Destiny became that example in national robotics competitions.
● STEM education for girls is essential to diversify and grow the future Skilled Trades workforce.
● Personal branding and authenticity on TikTok can drive awareness and opportunity in the Trades Industry.
● Teaching trades-related STEM topics (like mechatronics, electronics, and wearable tech) can bridge gaps in education, craftsmanship, and representation.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Destiny Simone Adams (aka @IOTLab616) is a TikTok STEM creator, engineer, artist, and educator. A longtime advocate for STEM education for girls, Destiny is affiliated with organizations like Black Girls Who Code, Women in Technology, and the Skilled Trades Advisory Council. She’s taught over 1,000 girls to code, built viral robotic projects, and uses social media to highlight opportunities in the Skilled Trades, including paths in construction, plumbing, electricians, and carpentry. Destiny is passionate about mentorship, community leadership, and reshaping what the next generation of tradespeople can look like.
KEYWORDS:
Women in STEM, Robotics Competition, STEM Education for Girls, Black Girls Who Code, Skilled Trades Podcast, Skilled Trades, Trades Industry, Andrew Brown, Destiny Adams, Destiny Simone Adams, Toolfetch, Carpentry, HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Construction, Tradespeople, Craftsmanship, Advocacy, Contractors, Industry Experts, Skilled Trades Advisory Council, Education, Problem-solving, Creativity
RESOURCES:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iotlab616
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinyadamsinternational/?hl=en
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