About this episode

Emma Monk discusses her journey as a researcher debunking misinformation, particularly around COVID-19, and the importance of pursuing fulfillment in one's career.

Emma Monk Emma is a researcher and writer debunking and demystifying the headlines to bring the real facts and truth to counter the huge wave of misinformation online. In this episode we talk about: The truth behind the covid headlines and how politicians spin statistics as a blame game. Emma's personal journey from viewing herself as 'just a mum' to a scientific debunking expert. How feeling compelled to do something for the pure enjoyment of it is the hallmark of fulfilment. Connect with Emma https://monkdebunks.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-monk12/ Kickstart your Intentional Careers Journey Take the Career Accelerator Scorecard: https://scorecard.intentional-careers.com/strategy Register for a free Intentional Careers workshop: https://intentional-careers.com/workshop/ Read The Book 'Intentional Careers for STEM Women': https://amzn.eu/d/bL9r8h0 Connect with Hannah https://hannahnikeroberts.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoaching www.facebook.com/drhannahroberts X (Twitter) @HannahNikeR Instagram @drhannahroberts TikTok @drhannahroberts YouTube @drhannahroberts

People in this episode

Host: Dr Hannah Roberts

Guest: Emma Monk

Topics covered

• misinformation
• COVID-19
• personal journey
• science communication
• career development
• women in STEM

Keywords

• misinformation
• COVID-19
• science
• career
• women in STEM
• debunking
• statistics
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Intentional Careers, Intentional Careers for STEM Women, Substack, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube

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