When did you first start conforming to fit in? For me it started in the 5th Grade with my Jordache Jeans. The truth is many of us are still chasing Jordache Jeans, except now it's black suits, title changes, and corporate personas. What we forget is how dress is how we express and when we shrink how we dress, we shrink who we are.It's time to step into the outfit that reflects who you truly are - not who you've been told to be. Dress Bold, Be Bold and that's when the recognition, momentum, and freedom begins.Join the global movement of female leaders in STEM, having more fun, feeling more fulfilled, and making more impacts and advancements than ever before. When more women in STEM bring their whole selves to the table, we generate more innovation, balance, and creative ideas in the world.website: https://itstimetogetvisible.com/pam-gardner/ website: https://www.bvsconnection.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-gardner-7a7553/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.gardner.716/ Instagram: @thebadassbutterflyyy#WomeninLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #Visibility #Leadership #TED #TEDxSanDiego #TEDxSanDiegoWomen For 35 years, Pamela Gardner has been a global leader, entrepreneur, and transformational coach in science and technology. Spending over half of her life conforming to outdated stereotypes, she started the "The Art of Women Thriving in STEM Movement." She is now helping thousands of women rewrite their stories and step into visible leadership to bring their authentic flair and whole selves to the table. Pamela is also the Founder and CEO of Biotech Vendor Services (BVS), which she founded in 2003. BVS' mission is to advance science through innovative products and services, enhance sustainability in the labs, and empower women to rise in STEM. In 2019, she was awarded the esteemed Athena Pinnacle Award for making a significant difference in the lives of women in STEM. In November 2021, she was awarded one of San Diego Business Journal’s Business Women of the Year Awards and was recognized as one of San Diego's 500 most influential people in the Health and Science Category. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx