This podcast episode features Xyla Foxlin, a passionate maker and advocate for STEM, who shares her unique journey in engineering and content creation, emphasizing the joy of lifelong learning and the importance of community. From her unconventional path to engineering school to her success as a YouTuber with a mission to inspire others, Xyla’s story is filled with insights about creativity, the challenges of burnout, and the significance of pursuing personal passions along with professional projects. Through her experiences, she highlights the critical need for accessible resources in the maker community and offers actionable advice for balancing creativity with self-care.