This presentation aims to spark excitement in girls for STEM careers by highlighting how lighting and fire have been used throughout history for communication, celebration, and survival. Examples are given of how ancient cultures used fire signals to share messages over long distances and how modern technologies like smartphones are an evolution of those early communication methods that relied on light. The presentation encourages girls to consider careers in fields related to lighting, electrical engineering, and technology by showing how they can build on the innovations of those who came before them and make their own contributions.