Tech in the Right Direction
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
How-to Make a Career Pivot into Tech
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
This week we’re joined by Jenna Beckett, web developer, technical trainer, and an active leader in tech who is passionate about promoting the female voice.
Jenna joins the show to talk about how she made a career pivot into tech and how she grew into a Full-stack Web Developer and Technical Trainer specializing in the .Net stack. Jenna is an active WIT community leader who is passionate about promoting the female voice in tech. As a woman who has faced the challenge of shifting careers and making the jump into the industry, Jenna has a great perspective on what it takes to create positive change for women everywhere.
Jenna is someone who has blazed a path that other women looking to get into tech can follow. Thanks for listening, and we hope that Jenna's story inspires women everywhere to be a part of positive change so that they too can get into the world of technology.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
How-To Overcome Obstacles and Find Your Purpose
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
This week's guest is Kate Roberts, the founder of Maverick Collective, The Ikigai Company, and Katmondo Lifestyle. Kate is a global social entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, artist, women's advocate, and public speaker. As a serial entrepreneur, Kate has used her influence and platform to find opportunities and gaps in world health, specifically women's health, to put together teams and address these issues. Kate has most recently worked with PSI, Melinda Gates, and HRH (The Crown princess of Norway) to fund Maverick Collective, a $100M groundbreaking philanthropic initiative led by women for women, which has been innovating and scaling women-focused public health solutions across 60 developing countries.
Kate is truly a difference-maker through the work she is doing in women's healthcare, and she is essential for making real change throughout the world. Thanks for listening, and we hope that Kate's story inspires everyone to be a part of the global programs that are making a significant difference in the world of women's health.
Get involved with Kate’s organizations here:
Maverick Collective
PSI
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
How-to Lead the Way for Positive Change in Technology
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
This week's guest is Sherlaender (Lani) Phillips, the VP of US Channel Sales for Microsoft. Lani brings over 20 years of experience in managing transformation in technology and inclusive leadership. As a recognized member of Microsoft leadership, Lani has been a driving force behind creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce which in turn has made Microsoft a centerpiece for positive reform within the tech industry. Lani's story of creating positive change is an inspiration to everyone facing the challenges in today's tech culture. Lani credits her success to her personal experiences, the people she's surrounded herself with, and the education she’s sought out. She also credits a few books that have helped her along the way:
Inclusive Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Developing and Executing an Impactful Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: - Locally and Globally
Inclusive Leadership: From Awareness to Action
THRIVE: The Facilitator's Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings
Lani's work and story will continue to leave an indelible mark on the world of technology. You can continue to follow her story when her book arrives in 2021. We want to thank you for listening and we hope that Lani's story inspires you to be a part of the transformative change that is taking place in the world of technology.