You are techY - A Podcast for Moms New to Tech

Ep. 75 - Confidence Building II

Confidence building is a process. There are many steps you can take to get better in this area, but the most important thing is to build habits that support it. Every time you don’t show up for yourself, you are damaging your confidence. You can look for other culprits, but those are just distractions. The real key to being confident, is to focus on improving those habits that show you are more and more committed to your future self.

Ep. 74 - Building Confidence I

Ep. 73 - Tech-moms with Robbyn Scribner and Mikel Blake

Learn how tech moms are learning all over the nation with tech-moms. This Utah-based duo is building a community of moms who are upping their tech skills big time without any previous experience to transition into tech careers. They are providing live onsite and online classrooms where moms with no prior experience are encouraged to join in and grow!

Ep. 72 - Preparing for Your Interview

Ahh the dreaded interview! It’s so scary to prepare for any interview let alone a technical interview. How can we show up confidently so we can nail the interview and get hired! This episode I’ll talk about some mistakes I’m seeing and guide you through a specific process to help you rock that interview!

Ep. 71 - A Look Inside My Work-Life Reality with Kevin and Gwen Twomey

I don’t know how you do it! I get that comment a lot when someone hears that I have 5 kids and my husband and I both have our own businesses. I get it. It feels like you are running a hundred miles per hour already. What if you added a kid or a business to that? Well, we don’t have things all figured out. There are many others out there doing much more and much better than we are, but we have some tools that help us and we want to share them with you. Join Kevin (and Gwen) and I as we share ...

Ep. 70 - Doing Hard Things

Are you ready to take a challenge head-on? Or to create new challenges for yourself? Doing hard things is valuable, and you should think so, too. Not convinced? Listen to this week’s podcast episode. I break it down for you while showing you how to overcome the small failures along the way while doing hard things!

Ep. 69 - Leveling Up in UX with Tiffany Roese

This week’s guest is Tiffany Roese. She’s the Vice President and Lead UX Designer for Blackstone Group. Tiffany’s story is a great way to see first how leadership opportunities in UX. You’ll hear about HCI - Human to Computer Interaction, putting the user first and how technical skills are helpful for seeing what’s possible for the user experience. Join us for this interactive discussion on all things user!

Ep. 68 - Progress Through Fear

I think this may just be the most important topic on the podcast to date. Here’s why. We are going to talk about what it should feel like when you start learning tech. Now I’m not sure about you, but I’ve never heard a tech lesson on how it should feel. This is important because women who start off in a course or in a bootcamp and they feel totally lost might immediately go to - there must be something wrong with me. I must not be cut out for this. There isn’t and you are.

Ep. 67 - Creating Community for Tech Women with Cadran Cowansage

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Ep. 66 - The Indeed Death Scroll

Learn why “job hunting” is the wrong language and what really are the right actions to take when it comes to getting hired in tech. Let’s dive into exactly how to spend two hours a day if a job in tech is your goal!

Ep. 65 - Sustainable Fashion with Laurie Etheridge

Laurie Etheridge  is no stranger to leadership. She has been on the product marketing side of fashion for the majority of her career, so taking the helm of her most recent venture, Amour Vert, was less of a leap and more of a gentle step towards her life’s passion. Laurie is focused on contributing to life in a way that will make the world a more sustainable place for her son’s generation. Using technology and product ingenuity, Laurie stops by the podcast to share motherhood’s impact on car...

Ep. 64 - When You Really Want It

I know that really wanting it feels true some days and other days you wonder if it’s worth the effort. Reminding yourself of your why each and every day can be helpful to getting yourself motivated to do the work and keep moving forward. Working in tech is inherently fun and interesting. Most people who go into it really enjoy the work, but there will always be parts of any job that are not your favorite; that you don’t really want to do. How do you overcome those challenges? Learn about tha...

Ep. 63 - Overcoming Distractions

By identifying what we want to put our mental energy towards ahead of time, we can more easily identify distractions that are preventing us from achieving our goals. Achieving your goals requires more than just putting time on your calendar (although that’s a great first step). It requires learning from the time you spend on your goal activities and getting better and better at executing them so you have more value to offer potential future employers or clients. Join me for this empowering p...

Ep. 62 - Committing All the Way with Naijeria Toweett

Think you are committed to your goals? Join me for this amazing conversation with guest Naijeria Toweett as she takes us through her journey to attend an in-person bootcamp in Barcelona that was a 10 hour flight from her hometown of Nairobi, Kenya where she lives with her 3 children and husband. Learn about her amazing journey of making tech happen for her and how she wants to do the same for you.

Ep. 62 - Ep. 62 Committing All the Way with Naijeria Toweett

Think you are committed to your goals? Join me for this amazing conversation with guest Naijeria Toweett as she takes us through her journey to attend an in-person bootcamp in Barcelona that was a 10 hour flight from her hometown of Nairobi, Kenya where she lives with her 3 children and husband. Learn about her amazing journey of making tech happen for her and how she wants to do the same for you.

Ep. 61 - 5 Steps to Executing Work Like a Pro

You likely work really hard. So what does it mean to execute like a pro? Don’t I just mean work hard? No, it’s more than that. Hiring managers are looking for an employee who will execute again and again consistently. They come to work each day ready to give that little something extra. They are looking at the whole of the organization and how their work fits into that hole so they can execute a higher level. Visit YouaretechY.com for more.

Ep. 60 - Answer Your Own Tech Questions

Be an all-star work! Interested in how to be the all-star? It starts by answering your own tech questions. By now you are wondering, how can I do that when I’m new and I don’t know that much about tech! Tune in to find out. Being confident you are asking the right question with the right amount of upfront work is priceless to your career. This process will help you answer your own question or confidently move forward with the best possible question for your manager. That’s how you become an ...

Ep. 59 - Happy New You

Happy New You! Just a little inspiration to help you jumpstart your new year with a new you. I know new year’s resolutions are notoriously not followed through on. I despise the chaos of the gym the first week of January! This podcast will help you gain (and keep) momentum so that your new you is always in sight! >> Your new you is waiting and we can’t wait to meet her! >> Jump into your new you with this new year inspiration! Visit YouAreTechy.com for more.

Ep. 58 - Your Best You - Merry Christmas

Your best you requires having a destination in mind. We’ll dive into why a destination is so important and why YOU and only you are the best person to determine that destination.  We’ll talk a lot about what to stop doing in your life that will lead to your best you, as well explore why you don’t always sound as smart as you are. The holiday season is a great time to refresh and restore, let’s use it to ensure your best you is a daily experience! >> Which way should I go? Why defining your ...

Ep. 57 - Your Next Chapter

This episode is all about your next chapter. What will that look like? I know you have a great life and there are many things to celebrate in your life. Striving to get to the next chapter does not mean leaving those behind or taking them for granted. It’s important to honor where you are and be proud of that. Moving to the next chapter, however, is all about your goals and your growth. You deserve that too! Let’s take a look at what it looks like to move to the next chapter! >> The next ch...

Ep. 56 - Mind Games with Denise Shull

Our guest today is no other than financial coach extraordinaire Denise Shull. She is the inspiration behind the popular Billions character, Wendy Rhoades (the financial coaching part, anyway), and has run the very popular ReThink Group for the last 17 years. She and her team leverage neuroscience to improve performance and risk-taking in leaders working in trading and investing, sports and entertainment. Most recently Denise has released Intuition Brain Games, a game-based software that elev...

Ep. 55 - Taking Care of Others

When was the last time you took a break and did something just for yourself? For a lot of moms, it’s really hard to take care of our own needs when we have our families to look after as well. Here’s something I’ve learned: Helping yourself leads to helping others in an even better way. But I still struggle with this, too! Join me this week to talk through how self care IS worth your time and can lead to great things in your personal and professional lives.  Visit YouAreTechy.com for more.

Ep. 54 - Workplace Advocacy, with Meme Scott

HR has an alter ego. It’s name is Employee of Choice, and the mom behind it is the incredible Meme Scott. Meme is Founder and CEO of the company, which aims to create safe spaces for vulnerable employees through training on workplace interaction and more. Take a listen to our conversation on the show this week to hear about how Meme unleashes tech for social good and her advice for fellow moms considering a career in tech. Visit YouAreTechy.com for more.

Ep. 53 - Too Many Skills

You have a lot of skills. Yes, I’m talking to YOU! As a mom, as a woman, as someone who’s worked multiple jobs—you’ve been picking up skills all over the place. Unfortunately, there’s just not room for you to mention all of them in the job application process. Try making a list, and whittling it down to the most relevant. I’ll talk you through this helpful trick and more on the podcast this week. Because yes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Visit YouAreTechy.com for more. ...

Ep. 52 - #WinAtSocial with Laura Tierney

Founder and CEO of The Social Institute, Laura Tierney, joins me to discuss how The Social Institute empowers students to positively navigate their social world, including social media and technology. Their positive, student-led approach has been applauded by Melinda Gates and featured by The Washington Post, NPR, and USA Today. Laura is a 2018 award winner of the Triangle Business Journal's 40-under-40, a graduate of Duke University and an All-ACC Academic Honoree in field hockey, a sport i...

Ep. 51 - Flexible, High Paying Jobs in Tech

Today we are talking about “flexible, high-paying jobs” which is the focus of You are techY. We believe moms are the answer to the tech workforce gap and we believe moms want to fill that role because tech jobs offer the flexibility and high pay that moms desire so they can support their families, and be the great moms they want to be. Moms new to tech can benefit from understanding which tech jobs are high-paying and flexible to focus skilling-up on the most important skills for those speci...

Ep. 50 - Developer and Author Miriam Tocino

Developer & Author Miriam Tocino helps your kids get excited about the world of technology through the power of books that are just right for you to read to your kids. She began her career in architecture making the switch to tech first in software development and then teaching software development for Codaisseur.  After becoming a mom, Miriam was inspired to introduce technology to children and used books as her vehicle. As the author of Zerus and Ona book series, Miriam is on a mission to ...

Ep. 49 - Hidden Value in Your Experience

Let’s talk about your previous experience and how it can apply to your future tech job so you can find meaningful, flexible, high-paid work that supports your career and your family. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into when you need to skill up and when you need to leverage previous experience. So frequently we think, if we just had these 5, 7 or 10 more skills, we’d be qualified. All too often that is fear, not the marketplace talking. Tune in to find out how to evaluate your current skil...

Ep. 48 - Barista to UX with Alexandra Thomas

Alexandra Thomas is a talented, fun-loving tech mom! You’ll love her story about being a Starbucks barista and how that stop on the journey influenced her. Her tech journey felt challenging until one day it just clicked. Learning from home to build a portfolio composed of part UX / part frontend development, Alexandra landed freelance clients and then solidified her current role as a Creative and People-focused Frontend Developer. Tune in to hear about this authentic story of work, life and ...

Ep. 47 - It's OK to Change Your Mind

We’ve all been there. We’ve changed our minds for one reason or another. Maybe you changed your mind about your college major. Maybe you changed your mind about a home you were going to live in or a job you were going to accept. Changing our minds is part of the human experience. But when can we be sure we are changing our minds for the right reasons and not because we are afraid? Fear can be a powerful emotion that can cloud our judgement or guide us to the best solution. This episode will ...

Ep. 46 - The Job Search Journey with Katelyn Meyer

Learn about the inspiration for You are TechY! Her name is Katelyn Myer and she was the first person, outside of myself, where I saw a true lack of alignment between value and belief. Katelyn is an exceptional technologist. She craves feedback and learns best by doing. She is organized, skilled and brings a user’s perspective to everything she does. Learn her amazing journey through tech which she traveled as the sole breadwinner for her two adorable boys. You don’t want to miss Katelyn’s am...

Ep. 45 - How to Make Six Figures in Tech

When I sat at home on the couch during naptime doing the Indeed Death Scroll, I dreamed of a tech job that would pay me 6 figures while allowing me to be the mom I wanted to be. It was just a pipe dream until it wasn’t. Until I decided that it was going to happen and nothing was going to stop me. I know many of you feel the same way. I’m smart enough to do this. I’m capable. How can I make this happen!? Tune in to find out. >> What it takes to make 6 figures in tech while maintaining flexib...

Ep. 44 - InHerSight CEO Ursula Mead

Ursula Mead is the Founder and CEO of InHerSight, a powerful product in the data space designed specifically to help women make better career choices through anonymous company reviews focused on their goals and definitions of success. InHerSight provides data for hundreds of thousands of companies. Her work in Product Management and Director and VP appointments in membership at the Motley Fool, along with her experiences as a mother guided her founding of InHerSight to help women make better...

Ep. 43 - Create a Tech Resume That Stands Out

Knowing how to present yourself on a resume is hard enough. Throw in there some technical skills and it can be down-right overwhelming. In this episode we’ll cover the details that make your tech resume stand out, including how to make a LinkedIn resume shine, how to write value-added job descriptions and what LinkedIn settings will have automated recruiting systems pulling your profile up to the top of the pile.  >> Value-added descriptions on your tech resume >> What tech skills you abso...

Ep. 42 - Career Success Raising 5 Kids with Liz Stanek

Attorney may not be the first career that comes to mind when you’re thinking about a career in tech, but Liz Stanek's work in patent law leaves no doubt in her techy status. Think you can’t have a successful career and be a great mom? Think again. Liz and her 5 kids show us that motherhood and career success do not have to be at odds. Come spend some time with my friend Liz where we share the secrets of this entrepreneurial mama of five (plus breaking news from You are techY that’s sure to s...

Ep. 41- Gaining Confidence to Crush Your Interview

Nothing quite puts fear in the hearts of people everywhere like interviewing. Maybe it’s the feeling of being judged or the evaluation component or possible rejection, but it is definitely a top fear for returners and currently working moms. Great news for you interviewing or soon-to-be interviewing, there is something you can do about that soul-sucking fear! A lot, actually. Gaining confidence is a skill and you can learn it. I’ll show you how! In this episode, you'll learn: ● 4 specific t...

Ep. 40 - Are You Ready to Get Hired in Tech?

Knowing whether tech is right for you is the first step, but once you’ve made that decision with action, developing a portfolio of your experience to show potential employers, when do you know the right time to start applying? Finding the right time to get hired in tech might surprise you. Dive into this podcast to walk you through the questions to ask yourself and ensure you are getting to your goal at the right pace! This episode is sponsored by our new free training - 3 Steps to a Flexi...

Ep. 39 - Back to Business with Katie Dunn

Looking for support and tips as you return to the workforce? Look no further than Katie Dunn; Director of Career Services at Momentum Learning, CEO and Founder of the Back to Business Conference and host of the "Get a Job. Here's How" podcast. Back to Business is designed for professionals returning to the workforce after serving as a SAHM and Katie is well-equipped to advise, not only in her current and previous roles in career services, but also from her personal experience of returning th...

Ep. 38 - Insider Secrets of UX Design

UX Design is a hot topic when it comes to product development. Everyone wants to know, how can we create a product our customers will LOVE? That’s why it’s such a great job to consider. It’s in high demand, in need for the foreseeable future and offers a highly competitive salary. But what exactly is UX Design? Join me this episode to learn about the insider secrets of UX Design so you can elevate your UX Design career! You are Techy is hosted by Ellen Twomey, whose mission is to bring wome...

Ep. 37 - Become a Full Stack Developer

There are many different levels, types, and genres of development. Becoming a Full Stack Developer makes sense for several reasons. You can start at an entry level with the addition of “Jr.” and yet, you’ll have a well-rounded development experience; one that you can build on and grow from leading to a meaningful and impactful career in software development. Let’s take a look at one specific path that’ll take you down the Full Stack Development Path. You are Techy is hosted by Ellen Twomey,...

Ep. 36 - Tania Rascia, Web Developer

Tania Rascia is a rare breed, an exceptional web developer who is also able to explain development in a Her clear, uncluttered manner. It’s likely why she has attracted over 13000 twitter followers. She writes simple to understand development instructional manuals that are the cat’s meow for web developers experienced and new. Her clear, uncluttered approach is not only how she teaches. Tania has been praised by colleagues for her clean approach to programming, including one comment: “Tania ...

Ep. 35 - What is Agile?

Let's learn all about Agile Software Development. What is it, and why should you care?  On this episode, you'll learn all about the Agile process, the 4 guiding principles, the manifesto, roles, ceremonies, and why learning Agile can help you get into tech. You are Techy is hosted by Ellen Twomey, whose mission is to bring women into the meaningful, flexible, well-paid work of tech through education and inspiration. She is committed to furthering the presence of women in the tech field thro...

Ep. 34 - Returning to Work with reacHIRE's Addie Swartz

Addie Swartz is the founder of reacHIRE, which helps returners get back into the workforce by partnering with companies and providing training, coaching, and support throughout the returnship journey.  Listen in as Addie discusses what reacHIRE is all about, her personal mission, and that question of when is the right time to return back to work. You are Techy is hosted by Ellen Twomey, whose mission is to bring women into the meaningful, flexible, well-paid work of tech through education a...

Ep. 33 - More Value, More Money

How can you add value so you can make more money in your tech career? You are Techy host Ellen Twomey has the answers. You are Techy is hosted by Ellen Twomey, whose mission is to bring women into the meaningful, flexible, well-paid work of tech through education and inspiration. She is committed to furthering the presence of women in the tech field through the promotion of the techy mindset. Visit https://youaretechy.com/start/ to see what course is right for you.

Ep. 32 - Women in Web Development Facebook Group's Jenny Chan

Jenny Chan is the founder of the Women in Web Development Facebook Group community with over 4,000 active members. Today on the show, we talk about that group and what inspired her to start it, what advice she has for women who are thinking of getting into tech, what her day to day routine is like, and why being an entrepreneur has reminded her of the stress and excitement of changing careers. You are Techy is hosted by Ellen Twomey, whose mission is to bring women into the meaningful, fle...

Ep. 31 - Remote Work

Have you ever wondered if remote work is right for you? Really thought about if it is what you want? Maybe thought about if it is what you need right now? I will walk you through everything to consider when making these tough decisions. What it looks like to work remotely, how to do it successfully, and where to find remote work!

Ep. 30 - Self-taught Developer and Titan Derek Sivers

Author, entrepreneur, musician, and TED speaker,  Derek Sivers is here to take a DEEP dive into his journey to becoming a self-taught developer! He offers up his greatest advice to moms who are thinking about a career in technology, two things you’ll want to know when starting! Derek also shares his unique strategy for learning programming and how to successfully demonstrate your skills! 

Ep. 29 - Making More in Tech - 3 Ways to Earn More

There are 3 things you need to know and practice to be on your way to making more in tech! Just 3 things...and I break them down for you step by step. Stop listening to the everyday generalities and figure out where the value is in the marketplace! You’ve got to put yourself out there in order to grow and you’ve got to build accountability! Let's get started! 

Ep. 28 - Erik Guffrey, Developer and CEO Fugitive Labs

CEO of Fugitive Labs and self-taught developer, Erik Guffrey discusses parenthood and his entrepreneur journey! He shares what is expected of a jr. developer starting out compared to someone with 3-5 years of experience and even his recommendations when it comes to learning a new programming language!

Ep. 27 - 90 Day Plan to Break Into Tech

Stop trying to learn everything and start focusing on the skills that align with your goal. Ask yourself, “do I need this to get hired?” If the answer is no...then move on! I will walk you through a strategy, the learning plan, that is sure to lead you down the right path to getting hired! This awesome plan applies to all tech roles which means it most certainly applies to you! Get started today!