From NASA to Nexus: Turning Science Into Impact with Arnaud Stiepen

How do you turn a PhD in astrophysics into a career making science accessible to everyone? In this inspiring episode, Arnaud Stiepen - science communicator, TV host, and founder of Nexus by Arnaud Stiepen - joins David Mendes to share his journey from NASA collaborations to building a science-communication business.

💡 Topics include:

• Building a meaningful career in science communication

• Overcoming the “shame of money” in academia

• What entrepreneurship looks like for scientists

• Mentorship, Aikido, and learning to fail forward

Whether you’re exploring life beyond academia or dreaming of launching your own project, this conversation will remind you that your PhD is just the beginning.

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