About us
Scientists are people first.
Science needs every kind of person.
Because every kind of person makes science better.
Hi, I'm Emily
Emily Broderick
Founder
I built Life Beyond the Lab Coat because I couldn't find the conversations I desperately needed when I was trying to figure out my own career.
Actually... if I'm being really honest... I'm still trying to figure it out.
I studied forensic science.
Became a chemistry teacher.
Pivoted and became an Editor-in-Chief for a scientific marketing company.
Moved into content design.
None of it happened the way I expected.
And that's EXACTLY the point.
AFTER INTERVIEWING...
350+
people.
I realised...
The stories I remembered weren't about the science.
They were always about the people.
Why these conversations are different
This isn't a podcast about science.
It's a podcast about the people who dedicate their lives to it.
We go beyond the CV.
We focus on curiosity, not credentials.
We explore the messy middle, not just the LinkedIn summary.
We share honest stories, not published answers.
Because the real stories are where the real inspiration lives.
We speak to people from every corner of the scientific community
Researchers. Clinicians. Educators. Founders. Policy makers. Communicators. Students. Leaders. Changemakers. And pretty much everyone in between.
Because science has never been built by one type of person.
I believe...
Stories matter
Behind every story is a person whose journey might inspire someone else's.
Curiosity matters
It's what drives every decision, every pivot and every unexpected opportunity.
Honesty matters
The conversations we don't usually have are often the ones people need most.
Possibility matters
Every story we share helps someone imagine a future they hadn't considered before.
Connection matters
Because absolutely no one should feel like they're figuring it all out alone.
A little note from me
When I started interviewing people, I thought I was collecting stories.
Looking back, I realise I was collecting perspectives.
That's what I hope you find here.
Not just inspiring stories, but new perspectives. The kind that help you feel a little less alone, a little more curious and a little more excited about what's really out there.
Whether you're just starting out, building the confidence to make that jump or simply wondering what comes next, I hope you find a little bit of yourself in these stories.
And if you do...
I hope one day you'll share yours too.
Emily x