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Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo

Bridges in Tech

On this weekly podcast, we’ll discover ways to increase representation in tech while sharing everyday stories of people of color in tech. We’ll hear from advocates, recruiters, career strategists and leaders. You’ll learn how to: Get in the field Grow in the field Create the lifestyle of your dreams Navigate corporate America It also discusses light hearted topics about life as a technology professional. Hosted by Joanna Udo

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09/16/20 • 37 min

Podcast - Yulkendy On this episode I sit down to learn more about Yulkendy and her company Forefront. Yulkendy is a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, storyteller, and TEDx speaker. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Forefront, she helps employers, schools, and nonprofits create low-barrier, culturally relevant virtual experiences for youth (ages 16-24) to facilitate their transition from education to career. Yulkendy brings a diverse set of both corporate and nonprofit experience to the table. She’s worked with Bank of America, EY, Puma, and Innosight Consulting as well as the International Institute of St. Louis and Betty Jean Kerr People’s Centers. Yulkendy has received numerous fellowships, including the Resolution Project, Young People For, Opportunity Nation Leaders Program, Future Founders Fellowship, Net Impact Racial Equity Fellowship, Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference, One Young World, StartingBloc, and PPIA Indiana University. She is a proud alumna of Babson College, #1 school for entrepreneurship. More recently, she was named one of the Latino 30 Under 30 honorees by El Mundo Boston and a top millennial in Boston by Get Konnected. With roots in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, Yulkendy has traveled to over 30+ countries for work and fun. You can learn more about forefront at https://www.getforefront.co ================================== Follow us on your favorite social media @bridgesintech email us at info@bridgesintech if you’d like to get on the show or know someone who should! Visit bridgesintech.com/virtualhappyhour to sign up to attend our weekly happy hour.
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09/16/20 • 37 min

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09/11/20 • 45 min

On this episode, I sit down with the Founder & CEO of Blaq App to learn more about this app that protects black and brown people in life threatening situations, or during incidents of racial profiling. Follow the journey: www.instagram.com/blaqapp www.twitter.com/Appblaq ================================================== We love to hear from you, connect with @bridgesintech on your favorite social media platform and leave us a message! Questions or interested on coming on the podcast? email [email protected]
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09/11/20 • 45 min

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08/06/20 • 44 min

Andrew Ysasi (EE-SA-SEE), MS, FIP, FIIM, CIPM, CIPP, CISM, PMP, CRM, IGP, CIP has worked in information management since 2007. As Vice President of Advocacy for VRC, Andrew is tasked with mentoring, educating, volunteering, and advocating for all matters related to information governance (IG). Andrew is the President of IG GURU®, an IG news organization and a resume expert with Admovio® where his work is published on CIO.com. Andrew is a frequent guest on the Inside the Records Room podcast, a contributor to ARMA's IGBOK, a contributor to Wiley's Information Governance 2nd Edition, a former Regent for the ICRM, a former board member for i-SIGMA, and a former adjunct professor at Davenport University. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree in information technology and holds a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. Find Andrew on your favorite social media platform => @andrewysasi @VitalRecordsCtrl @1gguru @Admovio ================================ Learn more about bridges in tech at www.bridgesintech.com and find us on your favorite social media platform @bridgesintech If you’d like to come on the show or have any questions please email us at [email protected]
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08/06/20 • 44 min

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Episode 15: Tech Recruiting w/ Madoree Pipkins

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07/17/20 • 45 min

Madoree Pipkins is a career coach and recruiter that helps recent graduates and mid-career professionals transition into tech roles. She’s spent the last 6 years at various tech startups of different industries, sizes, and stages. Madoree knows what makes your resume stand out and what truly drives receiving offers after interviews — and it’s not applying to hundreds of jobs online. It’s how well you connect and network to share your expertise emphasizing and showcasing how you can do the role before you have the job. She’s helped thousands of students land their dream internships and helped professionals negotiate over $900K in additional salaries and benefits. In addition to her extensive recruiting and coaching experience, Madoree is a social good entrepreneur and owns an online fashion boutique where proceeds fund black led and serving non-profits creating an ecosystem of positive impact through fashion. You can follow @highermenow for career tips and tricks and @forwardchicboutique to shop women's trends for good. Madoree shares over 250 resources that will help boost your job search on her medium page => bit.ly/madoreejobsearch ================== Learn more about Bridges in Tech at bridgesintech.com questions or interested in coming on the show? Email us at [email protected]
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07/17/20 • 45 min

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Episode 14: Virtual Reality with Taylor Freeman

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07/08/20 • 47 min

Taylor is deeply passionate about virtual and augmented reality for education and training. He started his journey with VR in 2014 by hosting parties and events in San Francisco where people were invited to try VR in a fun and social environment. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Over the following years, he and his team built UploadVR.com, the industry's largest daily VR news site reaching millions of people per month, established two co-working spaces in LA and San Francisco with 150 VR, AR and AI startups, hosted over 500 VR and AR focused events, trained nearly 1,000 creators on VR and AR development, and worked with companies like Google, IDEO and NASA JPL on immersive education. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ As an advocate for inclusive leadership, Taylor is a founding council member of XR Inclusion and sits on the board of Women of AI. Taylor taught the first remote in-VR class at MIT, and was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30 for his work building the VR industry. ⁣ ⁣ =============⁣ www. bridgesintech.com⁣ @bridgesintech on your favorite social
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07/08/20 • 47 min

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Episode 13: Starting A Tech Career w/ Joyce

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07/02/20 • 68 min

Joyce is a 23 year old young black professional working in the tech industry. She graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in computer science and minor in psychology. She's currently rotating through different areas of technology at a bank and shares her experience with us. When she’s not working, she works on her YouTube channel, JoyOfMyLife, which is a lifestyle channel focused on fashion, beauty and tech, in addition to her fun vlogs. You can follow her on your favorite social media platform: Instagram Twitter YouTube, Search JoyOfMyLife on Facebook, Tik Tok and Pinterest! Learn more about Bridges in Tech at www.bridgesintech.com and follow us on your favorite social: @bridgesintech
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07/02/20 • 68 min

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06/24/20 • 70 min

After all the protests, black screens and angry posts on social media, what's next? Join me on this episode as I sit down with two men to discuss the way forward. Guests: Aaron Bregg, Lead Information Security Analyst Dereck Burchette II, Business Systems Analyst & information security professional Aaron hosts the #Realtalk with Aaron Bregg where he discusses information security topics. Want to come on the show or learn more about Bridges in Tech? visit www.bridgesintech.com Bridges in tech also hosts a virtual happy hour every week and you are invited! Sign up here
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06/24/20 • 70 min

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Episode 11: Tech Recruiting w/Gabrielle Williams

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06/20/20 • 35 min

Gabrielle Williams is a Technical Sourcer at Facebook focusing on recruitment within the Consumer Facing Product Management Space. ⁣ ⁣ She comes with 3 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Biopsychology from Oglethorpe University, and a Master's in Business Administration from American University's Kogod School of Business. ⁣ ⁣ Williams is a current partner at Hrblgy, an herbal wellness initiative and apothecary. There, she manages finances, logistics, and operations. During her tenure at Real Staffing she was the recipient of the 2018 Midwest Recruiter of the Year and the Customer Experience Champion Awards. ⁣ ⁣ She also led fundraising efforts for the African Science Academy, raising over $4,000, where she later volunteered on-site in Ghana. Gabrielle is an avid New Orleans Saints fan and OrangeTheory attendee. ⁣ ⁣ She has aspirations to one day work in Business Strategy or Product Management within the Technology Industry. ⁣ ⁣ Social Media Handle (Insta/Twitter): @GlobeTrottaGabs⁣ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-williams94⁣ ⁣ Learn more about this podcast at www.bridgesintech.com⁣
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06/20/20 • 35 min

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Alexandria Noel Butler, affectionately known as Lexi B, is considered one of Silicon Valley’s candid and prominent voices. ⁣ ⁣ Her thought provoking advice and opinions on how to create a more equitable work environment stem from her own experiences working in some of the most popular tech companies. ⁣ ⁣ In 2013, she founded Grown Up Truth, an online magazine dedicated to the new college graduate experience. ⁣ ⁣ This platform not only inspired young professionals but also experienced leaders that used this knowledge to better support their young adult workforce and how to guide them. ⁣ ⁣ In April 2017, Lexi B founded Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech, a community that supports Black women in tech companies and tech related professions. ⁣ ⁣ This 5,800+ international community has partnered with organizations such as Phenomenally, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin and Slack. Lexi’s main mission is to inspire people to create their desired life journey by understanding their purpose and life goals. ⁣ ⁣ In her own words, “People deserve to live the life that caters to their strengths and passions. When they truly understand what they need and what they offer, they can then implement tools to create their own path and thrive.” You can follow Lexi’s career journey on Instagram and Twitter at Unfiltered By Lexi B where she discusses career tips and tricks on how to be authentic and successful in your profession. ⁣ ⁣ IG = https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered_27/⁣ Twitter = https://twitter.com/ByUnfiltered
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06/10/20 • 55 min

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10/07/20 • 33 min

Gwendolyn is the founder of The Wellness Loft, where she educates and
empowers women of color to kick the glucose habit and sugar addiction by adopting a healthi -her lifestyle.

On this episode she's sharing tips & tricks to help you as a technology worker live a healthier lifestyle.

More about Gwendolyn:

She also contracts with government and corporate agencies through a subset of her business called Wellness WERKS 8. With an innate compassion for helping others, she's living out her dreams as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

This career path led her to step into my purpose and become a Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Coach and a Public Health Partner recognized by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention’s (CDC) Secure Access Management Services (SAMS). I use my decade of nursing and nutrition experience to educate others about overcoming health obstacles and not succumbing to generational illnesses.

You can connect with Gwendolyn using any of the following links:

Website: bit.ly/createyourhealthy

FB : https://www.facebook.com/thenutritionistandnurse

IG : https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionistandnurse

Email: [email protected]

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Learn more about Bridges in Tech at www.bridgesintech.com . Interested on being a guest on the podcast let us know on the website.

Follow us on your favorite social media platform: @bridgesintech

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10/07/20 • 33 min

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How many episodes does Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo have?

Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Technology.

What is the most popular episode on Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo?

The episode title 'Episode 18: Tech & Social Entrepreneurship w/ Yulkendy Valdez' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo?

The average episode length on Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo released?

Episodes of Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo are typically released every 8 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo?

The first episode of Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo was released on Feb 25, 2020.

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