Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
Dawn Butler
Through intimate and candid conversations, we explore the triumphs and challenges faced by underrepresented women and men who are veterans in the field. This series unveils their stories and experiences, giving you a unique glimpse into their thought processes, challenges, and achievements.
Join us on this journey as we decode the bytes of wisdom that have helped these tech leaders and professionals overcome barriers, navigate complex challenges, contribute to a more inclusive tech landscape and emerge stronger than ever. Whether you're a newbie in the tech realm or a seasoned veteran, "Bytes of Brilliance" is your gateway to firsthand wisdom, humor, and lessons learned from the frontlines of technology and cybersecurity.
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
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Shondalyn Smith's Technology Journey - From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
09/20/24 • 62 min
In this episode, I sit down with Shondalyn Smith, an inspiring Black Woman in Tech with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and a Master's in Cybersecurity.
Shondalyn’s passion for technology sparked in her pre-teen years, thanks to a peer role model, and her journey since has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Coming from humble beginnings, Shondalyn leveraged hard work, dedication, and a strategic mindset to seize every opportunity that came her way.
Our conversation dives deep into the importance of investing in yourself, navigating big career decisions, continuous learning, certifications, and finding your unique path as a technologist.
Shondalyn candidly shares her wisdom on how she’s built a fulfilling and financially rewarding career while staying true to her passions. Straightforward, driven, and relatable, she offers invaluable advice for anyone looking to make their mark in tech.
I left this conversation with a deep admiration for her, and I think you will too!
Find us on LinkedIn:
Shondalyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondalynsmith/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
The Evolving Persona of a Technologist (Guest: Bobby Kingsberry II)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
11/15/24 • 64 min
What does it take to thrive as a technologist in today’s rapidly evolving landscape? My guest, Bobby Kingsberry II, a seasoned Technology & Cybersecurity Leader, began his journey in a humble data entry role and worked his way up by seizing opportunities and taking calculated risks.
In this episode, he shares invaluable strategies for career growth, highlights the resilience needed to overcome challenges (like limited diversity in the workplace), and offers insights on staying ahead in this ever-changing field.
This conversation is filled with actionable advice and inspiration for any stage of your career.
Find us on LinkedIn:
Bobby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkingsberry/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Not all Super Women Wear Capes (Guest: Arpita Ghandi)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
03/22/24 • 39 min
An amazing human being, mother of two and Cybersecurity Professional, Arpita, is truly a “good seed” as I like to say.
You will hear how challenges of immigration took her career through twists and turns she didn’t plan for, but relying on her personal philosophies of “never quit” and “take one step at a time”, she has successfully pivoted and transitioned in her career.
Grateful to her family, teachers and mentors and all those who took a chance on her, Arpita, believes that respect is a foundation for teamwork and collaboration. Join us to hear her inspiring, triumphant story.
I’m personally deeply impressed by the intelligent, versatile techie and woman she is.
Find us on LinkedIn:
Arpita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpitagandhi/Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Burnout Uncovered: My Story and Strategies to Reclaim Your Energy
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
08/22/24 • 45 min
If you do a quick Google or LinkedIn search you’ll find burnout trending among those in our profession.
In this solo episode, I dive deep into Burnout, what it is and some strategies for mitigating this occupational phenomenon many of us experience and I share my own burnout story with you as well.
Are you burned out? What does burnout look like for you?
Are you a Woman of Color battling burnout, seeking renewed energy, and craving focused engagement with like-minded professionals? Look no further. Our circle is your supportive haven, a dynamic space where your career and well-being flourish. Connect with an extraordinary community that understands the journey of women of color in these roles. Here, burnout transforms into boundless energy, isolation becomes meaningful support, and your passion reignites. Join us in our community, where we don't just survive; we thrive together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/bNu7kDEBrM5msRxs/Submit your questions for my next solo AMA episode via the send us a message link above, LinkedIn or IG
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Endless Possibilities - Pivot, Don’t Pigeonhole Yourself (Guest: David Harrison)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
07/12/24 • 61 min
This episode we welcome David Harrison to the virtual stage.
Coming from humble beginnings to holding positions at the highest level of Tech such as director, CTO, and managing director, David has an extensive Tech career.
With a keen eye for Technology trends and start-ups, David shares with us his wealth of knowledge, learning and experiences because he believes and lives by the mandate to “Be Present”. Be present day-to-day, be present and aware of your environment, be present for your community, and most of all be present in representing the possibilities for those coming behind you.
David recommends reading Who Moved my Cheese and The Present.
Find us on LinkedIn:
David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-e-harrison/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Started from the Bottom, Now he’s here! (Guest: Augustine Boateng)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
03/08/24 • 45 min
With an 18 year career in Tech and Cybersecurity, Augustine Boateng started on the Helpdesk and currently has the position of Deputy CIO at the City of Memphis.
In 7 years Augustine’s career has skyrocketed! From the day we met seven years ago, he has been on a constant upward trajectory.
Focused and goal-oriented, a coach and conscious leader, he invests tremendously in continuous learning and believes strongly in determination and being prepared are keys to success. Thank you for listening.
Find us on LinkedIn:
Augustine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustineboateng/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Curious Insight, Detail Orientation and Language Arts?? What in the tech?!?! (Guest: Marcliff Fountaine)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
03/08/24 • 43 min
He helped me get my first job then I sat in his cubicle for the first few months on that job. A dynamic, emotionally intelligent leader, his professional superpower is a “creator influencer”. I introduce to some and reacquaint others with Mr Marcliff Fountaine. With an over 30 year career in Technology, Marcliff is currently a Senior Director of Infrastructure and Operations and believes a key to career longevity and fulfillment in our Tech profession is knowing oneself and one’s purpose and being versatile in how we show up in our work communities.
Find us on Linkedin:
Marcliff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcliff-fountaine/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
S.T.E.M. is within You! You are your own “Hidden Figure” (Guest: Dr Michelle Rencher)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
04/05/24 • 50 min
Meet Dr Michelle Simone Rencher, organizational & cultural change manager; a transformational leader who believes that culture is key to implementing any organizational strategy. Her professional super power is REINVENTION and her career story truly reflects this. Hear about her personal “Hidden Figures” moment so pivotal in her career trajectory, where she was the only woman working at a manufacturing plant that had no women’s restroom and no uniforms made for her stature. Dr Michelle theorizes that S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is already within us and we all innately express the tenets of S.T.E.M. in our lives. Join us for this and more plus we share a few funnies about our shared Bahamian culture too.
Find us on LinkedIn:
Dr Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerencher/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Building a Resilient Tech Career Through Authenticity and Self-Awareness (Guest: Rochelle Jones)
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
09/12/24 • 48 min
In this episode, I sit down with Rochelle Jones, a seasoned tech professional with over 20 years of experience across industries such as software application support, solutions engineering, and vendor management.
With a background in marketing and a career journey that defies convention, Rochelle's story highlights the power of self-awareness, continuous personal development, and an authentic presence in navigating a successful and sustainable tech career.
We dive deep into the essential qualities that drive longevity in the tech field—curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
Whether you’re new to tech or a seasoned pro, this conversation offers practical wisdom on how to thrive by staying true to yourself.
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a meaningful and resilient tech career, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
Find us on LinkedIn:
Rochelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellejones1/
Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Ep0 - Welcome to Bytes, Bits and Brilliance
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code
03/08/24 • 4 min
Welcome to the Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code. We will have intimate and candid conversations that will explore the triumphs and challenges faced by minority women and men who are veterans in the field. Journey with us, beyond the code, to find out what motivates and keeps them going
Hey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can:
- Spread the word - Simply take a moment to share this podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues who might also benefit from our discussions.
- Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It would mean the world to us! Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.
- If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting the show via "Bytes of Kindness" Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded, labor of love and my way of giving back—especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity.
Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community!
Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor Moments Lightning Session
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
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How many episodes does Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code have?
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code cover?
The podcast is about Career, Leadership, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Technology, Education, Business, Careers and Cybersecurity.
What is the most popular episode on Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code?
The episode title 'Not all Super Women Wear Capes (Guest: Arpita Ghandi)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code?
The average episode length on Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code released?
Episodes of Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code are typically released every 13 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code?
The first episode of Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Journeys Beyond the Code was released on Mar 8, 2024.
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