The journey that led Dr. Darryl Boyd into a career in science, and ultimately into STEM (Science, Technol., Engineering and Mathematics) entrepreneurship, is detailed. His recollections of people, programs and events that led to his success in the scientific realm clearly show that exposure to science at an early age, and mentorship from science educators can have a pos. and profound impact on a child's desire to pursue science as a career. Though Dr. Boyd has had both men and women scientific mentors, this chapter emphasizes the pos., beneficial mentorship he has received from women in science.