Episodios

  • Episode 27: Grace Hopper Celebration 2022 - Part 1

    Episode 27: Grace Hopper Celebration 2022 - Part 1
    Oct 31 2022
    If you're looking to learn more about the Grace Hopper Celebration - the premier technology conference for women and non-binary individuals - then this episode of our podcast is perfect for you. Guests, Brandi Einhorn and Amy Vargas, discuss their involvement in the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), as guests on today's show. GHC is sponsored by AnitaB.org and is the largest technical conference for women and non-binary individuals. The Expo Hall is a key feature of the conference where companies can market themselves and recruit new talent. Our guests discuss their experiences at the Grace Hopper Celebration, from navigating the Expo Hall to networking effectively. At the heart of Brandy Einhorn’s talk is the concept of "transformational networking" - a strategic approach to networking that allows you to achieve your goals and work harder, not smarter. Through building advocates, establishing reliability, and driving demand for your value, you can navigate the corporate world with ease. As someone who has attended the conference in person before, Amy Vargas shares her thoughts on the switch to a virtual format due to the pandemic. She highlights the benefits, like increased accessibility through scholarships, and acknowledges the challenges, such as technical issues and the loss of the in-person energy of previous years. A key takeaway from her talk is the importance of having clear goals in mind when attending the conference. This prevents aimless effort and ensures you maximize your time and energy to achieve what you set out to do. Mercedes Adams talks about how NetApp supports employees' goals of becoming confident public speakers and presenters through a speaker series that helps them develop the necessary skill set to achieve their goals. This program has resulted in their most successful year in terms of the number of selected speakers for the Grace Hopper Celebration. Each of the guests—all past attendees of the conference--share some personal anecdotes and reflections on the importance of sharing stories and gaining new perspectives at events like the Grace Hopper Celebration. This episode provides valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to make the most out of attending the conference. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and network with other like-minded individuals in the tech industry. Special Guests: Amy Vargas and Brandi Einhorn.
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    37 m
  • Episode 26: Grace Hopper Celebration 2020 - Sitting down with NetApp Scholars

    Episode 26: Grace Hopper Celebration 2020 - Sitting down with NetApp Scholars
    Nov 25 2020
    Special Guest: Autymn Harris.
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    49 m
  • Episode 25: The Speaker Journey for the Grace Hopper Celebration 2020

    Episode 25: The Speaker Journey for the Grace Hopper Celebration 2020
    Sep 29 2020
    Special Guests: Kim Weller, Mary Jean Schmitt, Mercedes Adams, and Phoebe Goh.
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    34 m
  • Episode 24: Having Difficult Conversations that Matter

    Episode 24: Having Difficult Conversations that Matter
    Sep 14 2020
    Special thanks to Karen Lopez (@datachick (https://twitter.com/datachick)) and Kirsten Nelson (@kirstennelson1 (https://twitter.com/kirstennelson1)) who submitted questions for this episode! Influential social media voices mentioned in this episode: Emmanuel Acho. (@EmmanuelAcho) He's a retired NFL player and ESPN, and an analyst. And he's got a masters in sports psychology, and you may have seen his video series, uncomfortable conversations with a black man, incredibly informative. (https://uncomfortableconvos.com) Ibram Kendi (@DrIbram) He is the director of the center for anti-racist research at Boston University. Author #1 NYT Bestsellers #AntiracistBaby, #Stamped & #HowToBeAnAntiracist. https://www.ibramxkendi.com/ Michelle Silverthorne (@inwithmichelle) Diversity Consultant. TEDx Speaker. Immigrant. Millennial. Author. Founder+CEO | Inclusion Nation, https://michellesilverthorn.com Kimberly Jones (@KimLatriceJones) NAACP Image Award Nominated Author of The NY Times Bestseller I'm Not Dying With You Tonight. https://www.kimjoneswrites.com/ Special Guests: Mercedes Adams and Nadine Cummings.
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    53 m
  • Episode 23: What's in your pocketbook? Tools that help us cope in uncertain times

    Episode 23: What's in your pocketbook? Tools that help us cope in uncertain times
    May 27 2020
    We are pleased to welcome our guest Nadine Cummings, as we talk about what's in our pocketbook--the tools we all use to help us cope with the uncertainty we feel in these unprecedented days. In this episode we'll cover the tools that we use--from support groups, keeping a journal, mantras and changed mindsets that allow us to grow and thrive in this new season of change. Special Guest: Nadine Cummings.
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    35 m
  • Episode 22: Our New Normal--Working from Home

    Episode 22: Our New Normal--Working from Home
    Apr 8 2020
    We sit down with some folks--Mercedes Adams, Chris Olsen and Matt Underhill--all three new to full-time remote work-from-home. We've learned a few things along the way--including hacking your home for the office, emotional highs and lows of a new "normal" along with some predictions for what new norms we to expect when we return to the office. Special Guests: Chris Olsen, Matthew Underhill, and Mercedes Adams.
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    48 m
  • Episode 21: Get into the Mentor Circle with Rachelle Helton

    Episode 21: Get into the Mentor Circle with Rachelle Helton
    Mar 23 2020
    We sit down with NetApp's Rachelle Helton, to discuss how to allow your contacts to become your mentors, how to grow your networking skills. No matter what stage you are in your career, these skills will help you feel empowered to engage your network and master your own future. Special Guest: Rachelle Helton.
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    26 m
  • Episode 20: Making friends with Influence with Dana Iskoldski

    Episode 20: Making friends with Influence with Dana Iskoldski
    Mar 9 2020
    Special Guest: Dana Iskoldski.
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    28 m