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Karrin Mayfield Felton is an inspiring speaker delivering powerful keynotes focused on motivation, empowerment, and STEM, equipping audiences to excel, innovate, and lead with purpose.
"I was excited to introduce the STEM conversation to our girls. Karrin was equally as excited and it showed during her presentation! The girls were engaged and asked questions and absorbed great information. We truly appreciate Karrin for pouring out to them."
"Thank you so much for serving as our keynote today! I loved how much you stressed your own appreciation for teachers and posed questions for the audience to answer. So often teachers are told what they should be doing and it is refreshing to have someone invite them to think deeper instead."
"Ms. Karrin's transparency and authenticity. She was only trying to inspire and uplift and that's exactly what she did for me."
"Karrin Felton’s story is a perfect example. During a lively virtual seminar as part of the Emerging Leaders in Biotech Series for high school and college students organized by Learning Undefeated. Felton was candid about the challenges she faced during the years of education required before joining Corning, Merck and Eli Lilly as a chemist. When faced with roadblocks, “I had to tell myself the truth: you can’t do a STEM journey alone … It was time to humble myself and ask for some help.”
Karrin Mayfield Felton is an inspiring speaker delivering powerful keynotes focused on motivation, empowerment, and STEM, equipping audiences to excel, innovate, and lead with purpose.
Offering transformative skills development workshops that equip students and professionals with practical tools for leadership, innovation, and success in academics, careers, and STEM.
Engaging resume workshops that teach students and professionals how to create polished, impactful resumes that showcase their skills, experiences, and potential.
Offering practical workshops guiding students through the process of crafting compelling applications for scholarships and internships, helping them secure valuable opportunities for growth and success.
Karrin Mayfield Felton is a woman of faith rooted in Psalm 1: 1-3. It is this verse that led her to found Feet Planted, LLC. While in graduate school, she struggled and found herself at the point of quitting. She shares her experience - the triumphs and failures with transparency so that early career professionals can thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Her STEM journey started way before college with a dirty penny, a cup of cola, lots of curiosity and an awesome chemistry teacher.
Karrin is passionate about STEM advocacy, mentorship, intentional leadership, and outreach that prepares students of all ages to succeed. She is a proud geek and motivational speaker with 20+ years of engineering and technical leadership in the private and public sector. She engages her audience with transparency delivering captivating and empowering content that moves them to pursue their full potential with integrity, good character, veracity, and empathy.
Karrin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Norfolk State University and a Master of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University. Her awards include the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Marine Corps Systems Command Mentor of Year Award, and the Technology All Star Award from Women of Color in STEM.
I am a product of educators and history makers who motivated me to be confident with the gait of my own stride. My father, Spencer Mayfield, Jr., was a prolific basketball coach and teacher, and my mother, Dr. Carolyn Mayfield, is an accomplished educator, community leader, and entrepreneur. They both instilled in me values that transcended academics. With tough love and high expectations, I was always encouraged to reach beyond my current circumstances and pursue excellence. I am honored to continue their commitment to outreach and education.
Feet Planted LLC is devoted to your success, professional growth, and enduring discovery! We strive to detach early career professionals from self-doubt so they can contribute authentically to their STEM career and life pursuits.
Karrin's vision is to help students be more equipped with foundational tools needed to excel, innovate and become exemplary leaders and change agents. She accomplishes this through engagement with schools, facilitating in-person and virtual workshops, mentorship, and intentional outreach.
Jill Nicolini interviews Karrin Mayfield Felton, owner of Feet Planted LLC, about her company’s mission to empower students and early-career professionals in STEM fields. Felton explains how she helps young people overcome self-doubt and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their STEM education and careers.
We believe these seven character traits are critical to succeeding in STEM and life -
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Developing humility, patience, curiosity, courage, compassion, perseverance, and resilience.
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Everyone has unique gifts that can be developed into actionable strengths. We develop clear processes that help professionals to unlock their talents and contribute fully and authentically.
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We inform with relevant data coupled with lived experiences. Sharing life lessons to help move people to action is how we reach our audience.
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Intentional engagement builds bridges. We purpose to meet people where they are to create opportunities for growth, personal and professional development.
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Serving individuals and the community is a priority. We seek opportunities to give back, partner and collaborate for the good of all.
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