Women Who Code’s mission is to empower diverse women to excel in technology careers. In this podcast, we talk with technology leaders from around the world about their journeys in the industry, their love of technology, trending innovations, the future of work, and ways that we can improve diversity, equality, and inclusion.
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2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech
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Host Mary Killelea interviews guests who share their career insights for the next generation of women in business and tech. On the 2BBolder Podcast, you will hear inspiring stories of how successful women in business and tech have worked hard to build great careers. Learn about their passions, their journey, their challenges, and their advice to the next generation of women. The 2B Bolder Podcast is designed to provide you first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women fr ...
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Conversations #103 WWCode Conversation with Nitya Narasimhan, Senior AI Advocate at Microsoft Azure
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Nitya is a PhD, Parent and Polyglot with 25+ years of software research and development experience spanning mobile, web, cloud and AI. She is currently a member of the AI Advocacy team at Microsoft, helping developers build the next generation of AI-driven experiences responsibly, with AI on Azure.By Women Who Code
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Talks Tech #62: From Medical Laboratory to Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Executive
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Dive into a WWCode Talks Tech episode with Dr. Heather Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Cache DNA. Discover the vital link between clinical genetics and coding as Dr. Williams shares insights into her career journey and the transformative impact of computational skills in healthcare. Explore the complexities of genomic analysis and gain practic…
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Anneka Gupta, the Chief Product Officer at Rubrik takes a transparent look at being a woman in tech.
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In episode #105 of the 2B Bolder podcast, you will hear a transparent and motivational episode featuring Anneka Gupta, the Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, a leading Zero Trust Data Security Company™. Anneka's career spans over a decade in the product and SaaS domain. The episode covers: Anneka's start into tech and SaaS Details about her role at R…
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Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author, economist, and entrepreneur discusses leadership, inclusion and female empowerment.
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Episode #104 of the 2B Bolder podcast features Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a distinguished author, economist, and advocate for diversity and inclusion. Dr. Hewlett is CEO of Hewlett Consulting Partners and founded The Center for Talent Innovation, which today is called COQUA, where she is still actively engaged as Chief Emeritus, a groundbreaking think tan…
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Conversations #102: Jackie Brosamer, Head of Data and Machine Learning Platform Engineering at Block
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Lianna Novitz, a Director for Women Who Code East Bay, interviews Jackie Brosamer, Head of Data and Machine Learning Platform Engineering at Block. They discuss Jackie’s start in physics, her path to her current position, and how owning a small horse farm brings her balance.By Women Who Code
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Empowering Executives and Beyond: Kristin Widing's Leadership Journey
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Episode #103 of the 2B Bolder podcast features Kristin Widing, director of leadership experience at Intel. In this role, she oversees exec-only programming and events, manager development, new executive onboarding, and integration, as well as manages several career and community-building programs. Join us as Kristin shares her fascinating career tr…
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Conversations #101: Rosie Bu, Senior IT Director, Digital Technology Delivery at Walgreens
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Vui Nguyen, Women Who Code Leadership Fellow for the WWCode Mobile Technical Track Community, sits with Rosie Bu, Sr. IT Director, Digital Technology Delivery at Walgreens. They discuss Rosie’s career journey, challenges, Walgreens work, and company culture.By Women Who Code
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Conversations #100: Inspiring Inclusion and Celebrating International Women’s Day with Julie Elberfeld and Joey Rosenberg
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Happy International Women's Day! Joey Rosenberg, President of Product and Communications at Women Who Code, speaks with Julie Elberfeld, the new CEO of WWCode. For this special 100th episode, they celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day by fostering dialogue about inclusion in tech and the vital importance of investing in wome…
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Talks Tech #60: The Most Talked-About Tech Disruptor of 2024: Artificial Intelligence
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Naomi Freeman, Advisor to the Board and Chair of the Strategy and Technology Committee to the Board at Women Who Code, sits down with Colette Stallbaumer, General Manager of Microsoft 365 and Future of Work Market at Microsoft, for their discussion, “The Most Talked-About Tech Disruptor of 2024: Artificial Intelligence.” They talk about Colette’s c…
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Career Insights from April Brown, an Industry Leader in AI and an Art Innovator.
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In episode #102 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we feature the well-respected artist and AI thought leader April Brown. Using her lifelong practice as an artist, she has been focusing on artistic development using AI and consulting for organizations who need help understanding how AI can be leveraged in marketing and sales organizations. April also gives…
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Career Nav #84: Empathy as a Feature, Not a Bug
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Natalie Kaminski, Founder and CEO at JetRockets, shares her transition from a strongman leadership approach to an empathic one. She talks about the benefits of empathy and shares moving the entire company, including employees, in order to support her values.By Women Who Code
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Talks Tech #59: Flutter, Mobile, and a Job Relocation From Kenya to Germany
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Kimberly Jacobs, communications specialist, sits down with Maureen Josephine, Flutter Engineer at Monta. They discuss Flutter, Mobile, and Job Relocation From Kenya to Germany.By Women Who Code
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Career Podcast featuring Rachael Frick, a Successful Leader in Partner Marketing at AWS.
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In episode #101 of the 2B Bolder Podcas, Raechel Frick tells it like it is. Raechel is a leader in the tech industry, currently at Amazon Web Services as the Head of Storage and Observability Partner Marketing. Raechel has an impressive track record, from her time at Intel Corporation, building and launching the Cross Portfolio Competitive Marketin…
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Career Nav #83: Breaking the Glass Ceiling as a Latina First Gen in Tech/Web3
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Grecia Castaldi, Director of Community at Women Who Code, sits down with Martha Aviles, CMO at Aventus. Martha shares her exposure to tech, how it was always the path for her, her challenges as a Latina woman, and her advice to others on overcoming those challenges.By Women Who Code
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Talks Tech #56: The Value of Risk Management to Companies
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Lily Yeoh, Founder & CEO at C1Risk, sits down with Women Who Code to discuss The Value of Risk Management to Companies. She shares how she was the first in her family to go to college, her transition from biology to tech, and what inspired her to start her own company. Connect with Lily on Linkedin!By Women Who Code
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Conversations #99: Panel Discussion: Leaders in Biotech and Engineering
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Women Who Code sits down with Alyss Weissglass, Software Engineer at Benchling, Maritza Diaz, Chief Executive Officer at ITJuana, and Dana Caulder, Executive Director of Research Informatics & Software Engineering at Genentech, for a panel discussion, “Leaders in Biotech and Engineering.” They talk about their individual paths into Biotech, their c…
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Career Insights & Advice from Alaina Percival, Co-founder of Women Who Code
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🎉 A milestone in the making - ENJOY listening to the 100th episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast featuring Alaina Percival, Co-founder of Women Who Code. Under Alaina's leadership as CEO, Women Who Code went from being an idea to serving over 343,000 members in 147 countries. Alaina is a pioneer in the industry and an advocate for women in tech globally…
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Career Nav #82: From Coder to Leader in the Tech World
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Join Zamzam Farzamipooya, tech lead at VO Technologies, as she explores her journey From Coder to Leader in the Tech World. Discover insights on team support, personal growth, and navigating leadership challenges. Connect with Zamzam on Linkedin!By Women Who Code
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Career Nav #81: Pharma Consulting To Software Engineering: Breaking Barriers As A Brown Girl In Tech
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Penny Gawera, an Embedded Software Engineer, shares her inspiring journey through a career switch into tech. Explore her experiences, challenges, and insights for women in tech. Discover the story of Penny Gawera's path to success. Connect with Penny on Linkedin!By Women Who Code
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Career Nav #80: Navigating the Tech Industry as a First-Generation Graduate
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Chelsea Rodriguez shares her talk, “Navigating the Tech Industry as a First Generation Graduate.” She discusses her challenges through school and starting her career in the tech industry. She gives tips on preparing yourself for the unexpected when you don’t have guidance from previous generations. Chelsea Rodriguez https://www.linkedin.com/in/chel…
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Talks Tech #55 - Natalie Gil - Generative AI and Its Applications
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Natalie Gil, CEO and Co-Founder at Darshana Inc., shares her talk, “Generative AI and Its Applications.” She discusses what an amazing time it is to build in generative AI, the ability to retrain older models, and the future of work with AI, as well as the role of bias in data models and the importance of combatting it at every level. Episode: www.…
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Career Nav #79: You Can Be a Mentor: How and Why
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Sumayyah Ahmed, Technical Lead at Square, shares her talk, “You Can Be a Mentor: How and Why.” She discusses how you can mentor on an individual, company, and industry level. She also shares the value of peer mentoring.By Women Who Code
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WWCode Conversations: Arlan Hamilton, Founder, Managing Partner - Backstage Capital
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Natalia Daies, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Women Who Code, sits down with Arlan Hamilton, Founder at Backstage Capital and HireRunner.co., Author of “It’s About Damn Time” and “Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind” and Podcast host. They discuss Arlan’s time as a music …
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Conversations #98: Thriving Where You Are - Embracing Staying Power and Preparing For What’s Next
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Natalia Daies, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Women Who Code, shares her talk, “Staying Power.” She discusses thriving where you are, embracing staying power, and preparing for what's next. She also talks about the challenges women often face in the tech industry, whether the lack of representation, gender bias, or limited growt…
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Career Nav #78: Handling Rejection and Landing Your First Job
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Anna-Shur Wilson, Program Manager for Career Navigation at Women Who Code, sits down with Emily Doswell, Software Engineer working onsite with an Investment Bank via Wiley Edge. They discuss landing your first job and handling some of the rejection that goes along with it, Emily’s experience in bootcamps and training, and her transition from hospit…
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Conversations #97: Women Who Code 2023 Memorable Moments
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In this episode, Women Who Code leaders from every facet of our work will be talking about some of the special moments that have helped define the last year while celebrating our mission and our community.By Women Who Code
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Career Nav #77: Rags to Riches: Inspiring Tales of Triumph and Resilience
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Nyamekye Wilson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black Sisters in STEM, shares her talk, “Rags to Riches, Inspiring Tales of Triumph and Resilience.” She discusses how her story leads to tangible, actionable steps for you, your community, and all of us as a global society. She discusses her journey, life, roots, family, and culture. Nyamekye…
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Being a B2B Influencer Strategist: Insights from Lucinda Henry
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On episode #99 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I dive deep into B2B influencer marketing with Lucinda Henry. Lucinda is an award-winning, industry-recognized marketing strategist and a long-time supporter of this podcast; she brings her wealth of experience and creative prowess to our show. Topics covered include: - Demystifying B2B Influence: Lucinda br…
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Talks Tech #54: How Data Analysts Can Employ Generative AI
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Lindsey Robertson, Women Who Code Leadership Fellow for the data science track, sits down with Caroline Sherman, VP of Product Management, in Tableau's AI and machine learning space. They discuss how data analysts hold the power to employ generative AI across every facet of organizations and shift data from a business resource to a business essenti…
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Career Nav #76: My Unique Path to Data Science
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Shannon Stewart, Principal Research Scientist at Altana AI, shares her talk, “My Unique Path into Data Science.” She discusses her path from Molecular Biology and Chemical Senses to Data Science, how she ended up in Taiwan and Holland, and all the steps in between that have shaped her career journey. Video: https://youtu.be/2QhnPsQ4bVI Shannon Stew…
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Trailblazing Leadership in the Casino Industry: A Conversation with Camille Mercier
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Welcome to another empowering episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast! On episode #98, we were fortunate to have Camille Mercier, the CEO of Spirit Mountain Casino, on the show. As a trailblazer in the casino industry, she takes us on her journey from her early days at Spirit Mountain Casino in 1996 to her current role as CEO. In this episode, Camille sha…
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Conversations #96: How Leading a Community Creates Opportunity
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Anjali Menon, Technical Account Manager at Datadog and Legacy Leadership Fellow at Women Who Code, sits down with Hope Oluwalolope, Software Engineer II at Microsoft and WWCode Lagos Director, Shwetha Lakshman, R&D Manager at VMware and Women Who Code Advisory Board Member, and Michie Ang, Founder of Michie Dev and Women Who Code Manila Director. T…
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Navigating the Future of Work with Colette Stallbaumer: Insights from Microsoft's AI and Work Culture Expert
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Join us on episode #97, an enlightening journey with Colette Stallbaumer, the General Manager of Future of Work and Microsoft 365, as she delves into the evolving landscape of work and technology. In this episode, Colette shares her remarkable career journey, from opening her own boutique to her pivotal role at Microsoft, where she leads a team dri…
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Career Nav #75: Sales Engineering in STEM Careers
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Molly Devine, Development Events and Grant Manager with Women Who Code, sits down for a talk with Yvette Edwards, Vice President of Public Sector Solution Engineering at VMware. They discuss Yvette’s passion for her current customer base, resume tips, and the importance of researching a company before an interview.…
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Conversations #95: Carrie Sumlin, Ally Deposits Online and Mobile Executive
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Sandy Welfare, Chief Development Officer at Women Who Code, sits down with Carrie Sumlin, Ally Deposits Online and Mobile Executive at Ally Financial. They discuss Ally’s company culture and their commitment to diversity and inclusion. They also talk about Ally's support for Carrie in her leadership journey.…
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Empowering Voices in Social Media & PR: The Brand Groupies Story - Carey Balogh & Lauren Genest on 2B Bolder
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In episode #96 of the 2B Bolder podcast, joined by two trailblazing women in the world of public relations and social media. Join me as we sit down with Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest, the dynamic duo behind Brand Groupies, a powerhouse agency revolutionizing the PR landscape. In this episode, Carey, the founder and CEO, and Lauren, the Partner & P…
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Career Nav #74: Leveraging Your Communities Power to Grow Your Career
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Madona S Wambua, founder and chief technology officer at Jibu Labs, shares her talk, “Leveraging Your Communities' Power to Grow Your Career.” She discusses her love of building, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how community involvement grew her confidence and provided many opportunities throughout her career.…
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Talks Tech #52: An Exciting Blend of Technology and Food
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Stephanie Rideout, Digital Community Specialist at Women Who Code, sits down with Kristen Enright, Head of Innovation and Products at Foodberry. They discuss how a picture of cheese led Kristen into food technology, astronaut food, and other innovative snacks. Video: https://youtu.be/goGY7o0B3kc Guest: Kristen Enright, Head of Innovation and Produc…
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Career Nav #73: Empowering Diverse Women to Thrive in Tech, Leadership, and Advocacy
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Natalia Daies, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Women Who Code, sits down with Sue Ann Hong, President and CEO, of The Center for Asian Pacific American Women. They discuss mentors versus sponsors and how sponsorship has accelerated Sue’s career path. Sue also shares how important consistency in behaviors is for the success of a c…
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Conversations #94: Craigslist Founder Discusses Importance of Women in Cybersecurity
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Joey Rosenberg, President of Product and Communications at Women Who Code, sits down with Craig Newmark, Philanthropist and Founder of Craigslist. They discuss his work to protect the country and help people build networks for better cybersecurity, defending against disinformation warfare, fighting online harassment, supporting ethical and trustwor…
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Career Nav #72: Fundraising for the Web3 Founder
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Shiv Mehta, Limited Partner at MHC Digital Finance Web3 Fund and an advisor at Graviton Web3 Accelerator, shares his talk, “Fundraising for the Web3 Founder.” He shares his journey into venture capital, the importance of knowing your competition, and the resources for funding your Web3 startups. Episode: https://www.womenwhocode.com/blog/career-nav…
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Conversations #93: The Importance of Giving Back: Giving Tuesday With Women Who Code
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Michele Aupont, Director of Development at Women Who Code, Alaina Percival, CEO and Co-Founder of Women Who Code, and Sandy Welfare, Chief Development Officer at Women Who Code, sit down for a conversation about philanthropy, giving, and how it empowers the mission and work at Women Who Code. Women Who Code is a nonprofit organization that provides…
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Career Nav #71: Dreams, Aspirations, and Building Your Career as a Woman in Tech
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Anita Jindal, Senior Director of Engineering at VMware, shares her talk, “Dreams and Aspirations and Building your Career as Women in Tech.” She discusses the game changers of her career journey: believing in yourself, exploring and taking risks, building a board of trusted advisors, building your brand, and continually learning. Episode: https://w…
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Conversations #92: Making an Impact While Building Your Tech Career With WWCode Senior Directors
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Shanna Gregory, Chief Program Officer at Women Who Code, sits down with some Senior Directors at Women Who Code to discuss their leadership roles in volunteering. Joining her is Kelly Anlas, Engineering Manager at Paxos, Melissa Conrad, Full Stack Developer at Mor Furniture for Less, and Caterina Paun, Computer Science Professor at Portland State U…
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Career Nav #70: How to Accelerate Career Growth Regardless of Educational Background
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Sarah Healy, Digital Design Manager at Women Who Code, interviews Dagna Bieda, Career (&Life) Coach for Devs & Engineers in Tech at The Mindful Dev. They discuss soft skills for moving into management roles, handling imposter syndrome, and the relationship between alignment and burnout. Episode: https://www.womenwhocode.com/blog/career-nav-70-how-t…
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Talks Tech #51: Fairness and Bias in Recommendation Systems
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Welcome to the Women Who Code podcast. I am Ashmi Banerjee, a PhD candidate at the Technical University of Munich specializing in Recommended Systems Research. Today, we will explore the topic of fairness and biases in recommended systems. Episode: https://www.womenwhocode.com/blog/excelling-as-a-black-woman-in-leadership/ Video: https://www.youtub…
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WWCode Conversations: Halloween Unmasking - Revealing Your Authentic Self
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Manda Frederick, Program Communications Manager, Kimberly Jacobs, Senior Communications Manager, Grecia Castaldi, Director of Community, Liz Harney, Email Automation Specialist, and Samantha Healy, Digital Designer, all at Women Who Code, sit down for a special Halloween conversation. Instead of spooky tales, they are exploring a different kind of …
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Career Nav #69 - Persevering as a Black Woman in Tech
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Florence Eghwrudje, a Data Analysis Trainee at OneCampus Academy, who is also the the host of the Lets Talk Tech with Florence podcast, and one of Women Who Code’s 100 Technologists to watch, shares her talk entitled Persevering as a Black Woman in Tech. She discusses her transition from HR to data science, and some of the challenges she’s had to o…
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The Art of Career Advancement: A Conversation with Stephanie Brown
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In this episode #95 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Stephanie Brown, the founder of Creative Career Level Up. Stephanie's impressive resume includes roles at industry leaders like Nike and Apple. She is the author fo the book, 'Fired: Why Losing Your Job is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You'. Stephanie shared her transf…
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Conversations #91: Alyssa Gonzalez, Vice President of Customer Experience and Program Management at SiriusXM
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Desiree DeWysocki, Software Engineer and Director at Women Who Code NewYork City, interviews Alyssa Gonzalez, Vice President of Customer Experience and Program Management at SiriusXM. They discuss Alyssa’s non-technical background and her suggestions for anyone who wants more technical experience. They also talk about her role at SiriusXM and the c…
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