Growing up, I never saw any women shark scientists, and I often questioned if my dream job was even attainable. It's a belief I hold close to my heart: representation matters. That's why my first TEDx talk, "Sharks and Female Scientists: More Alike Than You Think," was so important to me. In it, I shed light on the reality of being a shark scientist and called out the media for failing to showcase diverse perspectives in the field.  The response was overwhelming. Thousands of views flooded in within the first weeks alone. It was a humbling experience that reinforced the importance of speaking up and advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in science. Since then, I've had the privilege of engaging at global forums like the United Nations, National Academy of Science, Oxford, University of Western Australia Global Leader Experience, and the National Science Policy Symposium.