You are techY - A Podcast for Moms New to Tech
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHelping moms find flexible, meaningful, high paying work in tech. We offer training, interviews and strategies to help you find the tech job of your dreams!
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Ep. 26 - Interview with Digital Marketing Guru Kristin Zhivago
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDigital Marketing guru and CEO, Kristin Zhivago shares what it means to be a servant leader. Kristin walks us through her journey that includes a background of 40 years in technology...this mother and entrepreneur knows what she is talking about! From revenue coach to opening her own digital agency, she lets us in on a few principles worth noting when it comes to the business world.
Ep. 26 - Interview with Digital Marketing Guru Kristin Zhivago
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDigital Marketing guru and CEO, Kristin Zhivago shares what it means to be a servant leader. Kristin walks us through her journey that includes a background of 40 years in technology...this mother and entrepreneur knows what she is talking about! From revenue coach to opening her own digital agency, she lets us in on a few principles worth noting when it comes to the business world.
Ep. 24 - Interview with Colleen Curtis & Margot Nash of The Mom Project
April 29, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBColleen Curtis & Margot Nash join me in discussing their roles as Head of Community & Communications and Director of Product Management for The Mom Project. They connect talented women with world-class employers that respect work and life integration! You guys...these are some cool mamma’s! We dive deep into how motherhood has played a role in their career, some of the good and bad that comes with their positions and even a little advice for you all when it comes to interviewing!
Ep. 23 - Cut Your Tech Learning Time In Half
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDid you know there is a way to cut your tech learning time in half? It’s no secret that time and time again we wish for more hours in the day to get to those things we never have the time for. That stops here, friends! You don’t need to be the expert. It’s about asking the right questions and very specific ones. Now, let’s trim that learning plan of yours!
Ep. 22 - Interview with Erin Parsons - Agile Coach & Scrum Master (TKXS)
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBScrum master and agile coach, Erin Parsons takes us through her leap of faith and how she found herself in a tech role with no prior experience in the field! She will walk us through the day to day of a scrum master and how she manages 5 product teams. Also, we’ll talk about what type of skills and attributes would better serve in this specific role...maybe scrum master is your calling?
Ep. 22 - Interview with Erin Parsons - Scrum Master at TKXS
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBScrum master and agile coach, Erin Parsons takes us through her leap of faith and how she found herself in a tech role with no prior experience in the field! She will walk us through the day to day of a scrum master and how she manages 5 product teams. Also, we’ll talk about what type of skills and attributes would better serve in this specific role...maybe scrum master is your calling?
Ep. 21 - Define Your Dream Tech Job
April 08, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBLet's talk about defining your DREAM tech job...before it defines you! YOU and only you can define your DREAM job. So, why do we need to define our dream tech job? I will walk you through a step by step process to help you gather the necessary information you need to define the tech job of your dreams! From there...we ITERATE.
Ep. 25 - UX Job in 3 Months
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBYou can land a UX job in 3 months if you follow my strategy! The key is to hone in on specific skills and not trying to learn everything. Set a timeline for your goals and then evaluate your progress. It is possible, I’ve seen the results first hand and you can achieve this if you dedicate yourself to this process!
Ep. 20 - Interview with Kristine Schaefer - High Level Individual Contributor at Red Hat
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBKristine Schaefer, with 19 years under her belt, in multiple positions with Microsoft, transitions her way into a change not only to a different company but role, as well! Yes, you heard me right...19 years with the same company! So, how did she make this leap? And what advice can she offer you? First and foremost, be your authentic self!
Ep. 20 - Interview with Kristine Schaefer
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBKristine Schaefer, with 19 years under her belt, in multiple positions with Microsoft, transitions her way into a change not only to a different company but role, as well! Yes, you heard me right...19 years with the same company! So, how did she make this leap? And what advice can she offer you? First and foremost, be your authentic self!
Ep. 20 - Interview with Kristine Schaefer - Channel Sales Account Manager (Red Hat)
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBKristine Schaefer, with 19 years under her belt, in multiple positions with Microsoft, transitions her way into a change not only to a different company but role, as well! Yes, you heard me right...19 years with the same company! So, how did she make this leap? And what advice can she offer you? First and foremost, be your authentic self!
Ep. 19 - If I'm So Great at Tech, Why Can't I Work the TV Remote?
March 25, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAs women, we so often blame ourselves first...for example, “I’m completely not technical. I mean I don’t even know how to work the remote for the TV. I get my 10-year-old to do it.” When frustration arises from your attempt to use a product, consider this, “was this product designed for me?” This one small step is progress. Let's talk about how only YOU can decide that you are techy!
Ep. 18 - How to Use Failure as a Getting Hired Strategy
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIf you aren’t experiencing failure or rejection, you are most likely not moving forward in your tech career...or with anything for that matter. Let’s talk about how you can use that failure and rejection and apply it to your getting hired strategy….wait, what? You can do that? First things first, you have to do the work and you WILL face obstacles that need a solution!
Ep. 17 - The Techy Mindset
March 11, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLet’s talk about what it takes to be techy! And no, I don’t mean code. I mean really embracing the techy mindset. This is something I did and I know YOU can too! Stop blaming yourself and start blaming technology. You are probably thinking...what do you mean by this? I will go into detail about how you can empower yourself within the technology field and JUST DO IT!
Ep. 16 - Interview with Colleen Klausner
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBColleen Klausner, mother of four and senior technical recruiter, gives us specific details about what her role is all about and how you can put yourself in a better position to get hired! As a recruiter, Colleen knows a thing or two about the hiring process and she shares with us a few tips everyone should consider when going through the interviewing process and tending to your LinkedIn and resume!
Ep. 15 - Create Your UX Portfolio
February 26, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHave you asked yourself, how do I go about building my UX portfolio? Where do I even begin and what does it take? I am going to give you 3 key tools that you need to build your UX portfolio, effectively and efficiently. I'll touch on the mistakes that most make during this process and how to avoid them, saving you loads of time! So, what are you waiting for? First things first, decide on a project and stick to it!
Ep. 14 - Interview with Emily Hardin
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBEmily Hardin, a mother of two, knows all about the crossover between product managing and parenting skills! Emily actually started off in a consulting role but to her surprise ended up as a product manager. She explains how important it is to get behind the product and some of the differences and similarities between a product manager and a product owner. Emily is passionate about bringing more women to tech and offers some advice for anyone considering a product manager role.
Ep. 14 - Interview with Emily Hardin
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBEmily Hardin, a mother of two, knows all about the crossover between product managing and parenting skills! Emily actually started off in a consulting role but to her surprise ended up as a product manager. She explains how important it is to get behind the product and some of the differences and similarities between a product manager and a product owner. Emily is passionate about bringing more women to tech and offers some advice for anyone considering a product manager role.
Ep. 13 - Know Your Value
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhether you are new to tech or you have a few years under your belt, this episode is for you! When trying to figure out "what’s my value and how does that affect my career," it’s important to consider a few things. In this episode, I show you how you go about researching your market, what the market says about your value and how to apply this to your field. I'll touch on reasons why you might accept less pay on a job offer and how to add more value to your employer!
Ep. 13 - Know Your Value
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhether you are new to tech or you have a few years under your belt, this episode is for you! When trying to figure out "what’s my value and how does that affect my career," it’s important to consider a few things. In this episode, I show you how you go about researching your market, what the market says about your value and how to apply this to your field. I'll touch on reasons why you might accept less pay on a job offer and how to add more value to your employer!
Ep. 12 - 4 Features That Create Quality UX
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThese 4 features that lead us to quality UX are for EVERYONE so do not shy away, because these tools come in handy! They are simple and easy to apply with just a little understanding of why they are put in place and how we can use them. I provide a video so that you can follow along and see specific details on the do’s and don’ts, making for a quick but yet effective learning tutorial.
Ep. 11 - Interview with Vidya Dinamani
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBVidya Dinamani, co-founder and owner of Product Rebels and Ad Astra Ventures is here to share her journey with us and how she went from systems programming to landing herself in a product manager role. Vidya is passionate about helping female founders scale and grow their startups through different resources, such as a strong product, financial and leadership curriculum. We address implicit bias and how they play a role in the workforce, along with a typical day for Vidya running two compani...
Ep. 10 - Interview with Jason Schreuder
January 22, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBJason Schreuder is here to give us intell on what it means to be an agile coach and how that can look different than scrum master as he has taken on both roles. Not only this but Jason tells us about the skills he learned as a military officer and how those transferred over into his career in tech, in more ways than one. As an agile coach for one of the largest investment firms in the US, Jason dives into the logistics of what it takes to help managers become leaders and work groups become t...
Ep. 9 - 20% of HTML for 80% Effectiveness
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThe 20% of HTML that you need to get 80% effectiveness will scale your learning like never before. In this training, you'll get specific details on which parts of HTML are worth learning and spending time practicing! I will show you how to use w3schools in a way that will take your newfound tech skill to the next level. The 20% of HTML you take away from this podcast will allow you to HTML to your resume, a game-changer when applying for jobs. Once you land the job, you won't need to stress ...
Ep. 9 - 20% of HTML for 80% Effectiveness
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThe 20% of HTML that you need to get 80% effectiveness will scale your learning like never before. In this training, you'll get specific details on which parts of HTML are worth learning and spending time practicing! I will show you how to use w3schools in a way that will take your newfound tech skill to the next level. The 20% of HTML you take away from this podcast will allow you to HTML to your resume, a game-changer when applying for jobs. Once you land the job, you won't need to stress ...
Ep. 8 - Interview with Jill Sanderson
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBJill Sanderson is here to give us some insight on all things scrum master and agility. Jill currently holds a position as a senior agile coach with Dude Solutions, a Raleigh-based SaaS organization. Although, she has found herself in a position she loves, at one time she was a stay at home mother, caring for two boys and building a community for herself, Happy Valley Moms. Jill created this group to meet new people, coordinate playdates, or nights out with the girls, connecting people, simil...
Ep. 7 - The Big Picture Approach to Learning
January 02, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBRooted in Dr. Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset principle, along with a splash of Craig Wortmann’s story-telling, the Big Picture Approach to Learning Tech is about more than just “project-based” learning. It is about training your brain to think a specific way so that you are in a position to learn - quickly, effectively and repeatedly. It can be tempting to want to “learn everything” when you are in tech; new or experienced. A much more effective way to learn tech, however, is to demonstrate to...
Ep. 6 - Interview with Jason Ogle
December 26, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBFather-of-seven podcaster Jason Ogle stops by to talk all things USER! As the creator and host of the iTunes category leading podcast User Defenders, Jason has spoken to UX designers and Marketing experts across the globe. We dive deep into his conversation with Marketing sensation Seth Godin plus we talk all things parenting including how parenting informs our designs. Between his own work experiences as a UX Designer and his dozens of podcast interviews, Jason has had the opportunity to re...
Ep. 5 - Interview with Sarah Brown
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBMeet Sarah Brown, Usability Program Manager at MeetEdgar - the Octopus company! This mother of three went from piloting T-37 and T-38 aircraft for the United States Air Force to a tech career via a stint as a SAHM and a Social Media Manager. Sarah works 100% remotely, as do all MeetEdgar employees. She works directly to improve the already fantastic user experience at MeetEdgar which helps entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their business through social media. Sarah is an outstandi...
Ep. 4 - Interview with Margaret Dawson (part II)
December 11, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe finish up our discussion with Margaret Dawson by discussing what it means to be a leader in tech, woman or not. Margaret's passion for people in the midst of the most technical of topics is refreshing and informative. We also talk about Margaret's passion project, Snort Out Loud where she is helping others to be exactly who they are by letting their light shine. True for anyone in any role, but certainly a relevant topic for being a woman in tech. Join us for this intriguing and hilarious...
Ep. 3 - Interview with Margaret Dawson (part I)
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMargaret Dawson is the VP Portfolio Product Marketing at Red Hat, recently acquired in the largest tech acquisition in history by IBM for $34B. Margaret talks about re-entry from an international assignment. Her re-entry company? 2000 Amazon. Imagine that dynamic! She gives us the details including working with Jeff Bezos. Margaret is an author and global speaker on digital disruption, emerging technologies, open source, cloud computing, and women leadership. As a mother of five, Margaret...
Ep. 2 - Interview with Shelly Blackburn
December 04, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBShelly Blackburn comes to us today with more than 25 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Networking industry. For the past 19 years, she has held various roles across Cisco’s Sales, Channel and Development organizations. In her current role, Shelly has responsibility for the entire global Security Systems Engineering organization which supports next-generation firewall, advanced malware protection, cloud security, and zero trust solutions. With a proven track record of increas...
Ep. 1 - You are techY - Foundational Four
December 04, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this inaugural episode we'll introduce you to the You are techY concept. We'll teach you the foundational four of techy-ness so you can find your inner techy goddess. We'll talk women-hood and motherhood in tech and answer the question, "What tech job is right for me?"