28. Self Taught Coders: Experience and Advice
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Release Date: 04/13/2022
41. How to Network to Grow Your Career in Tech - Introvert Networking Tips with Nelo
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Networking is this big scary thing that a lot of us (especially the introverts) dread. However, it's extremely powerful for your career and can take you to the next level. So I've asked my guest, Nelo, for her networking tips and advice. We will talk about networking strategies for newbies, how to get over the fear of networking, how to keep your network warm and share some of our networking stories. Sign up to our newsletter: Watch this podcast on YouTube: Learn more about Nelo and follow her journey here: Nelotechie is a Data Scientist with a Bachelors and Associates degree in computer...
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40. Why You Need to Give Yourself the Permission to be Selfish + How to Do That with Naketa R. Thigpen
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Join our conversation with Naketa about the meaning behind the word "Selfish" and how we can re-frame it for ourselves. We also talk about building a self care routine that serves you, setting boundaries and the difference between being kind vs. being nice. This episode will be so good for your soul! Naketa Ren Thigpen is the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World for ultra-high net worth power couples and fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs striving to create deeper connection with themselves and their forever lover so they can live in the space of (and) to...
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39. How to Build Confidence when Negotiating - Negotiation Advice
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Whether you're trying to negotiate your salary, a job offer - or anything else, confidence is key to your success, because it helps reinforce the fact that you know your worth. So here's a trick on how to increase your confidence even if you're an introvert like me. Get access to our canned responses document: Sign up to our newsletter: Watch this podcast on YouTube: Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨👩💻 Stereotype Breakers on Social Media: Blog: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: YouTube:...
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38. Web3 101 - Demystifying Web3, DeFi, NFTs, the Metaverse and DAOs with Sam from The Blockhead
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Let's demystify Web3, DeFi, NFTs, the Metaverse, DAOs - and other things around this confusing ecosystem. Sam explains all of these peaces of the puzzle so well that my brain did not hurt at all and I actually understood how these concepts fit together + how they are interrelated. Samantha is an educator and marketer who specializes in crypto. She has taught over 2500 people blockchain fundamentals and has launched products for LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Chainalysis, and more. Her mission is to help people change their stories, whether they're an individual reshaping their finances or a...
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37. Working with an Executive Coach to Grow Your Career - with Kelly Santos
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Are executive coaches worth it? What does the process of working with an executive coach looks like? When should you get one? How can you find a good fit for you and your career growth needs? I've asked all of these questions to Kelly in our discussion of her experience of working with an executive coach for her professional growth and development. Kelly has spent her career in B2B IT and technology marketing roles and currently serves as director of marketing for a test and measurement company. She is naturally curious, strives to lead with empathy first, and believes in Wildcard...
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36. Working in Tech with Disabilities - with Meenakshi ‘Meena’ Das, a Software Engineer at Microsoft
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Let's talk about what it's like to work in tech with disabilities - and how we can make the workplace a more inclusive and accessible space. Join our interview with Meena Das, who advocates for people with disabilities in tech and helps them grow their careers in the industry. We will cover her own experience working with disabilities in technology, her advice for others going through similar challenges and for all of us - on how we can make the workplace more accommodating to people with disabilities. Join Meena's community, Working With Disabilities, here: Meenakshi ‘Meena’ Das is a...
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35. Transitioning to a Career in Tech - Tiffany's Story from Tiff in Tech
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
Tiffany has built a successful career in tech, but she wasn't always planning to do that - she has changed her career path back in the day, after studying fashion. Learn all about how she made the switch, the challenges that she has faced and what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again + advice for anyone who wants to grow their career in tech! Follow Tiffany here: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: Sign up to our newsletter: Watch this podcast on YouTube: Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨👩💻 Stereotype...
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34. How to Start a Career in Crypto - with Sam from The Blockhead
Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers
How does one start a career in blockchain or crypto space? The industry is currently booming, so I've interviewed Sam, the founder of The Blockhead - all about what jobs are out there, how to search and apply for roles and how to ramp up your knowledge of the technology if you have no background or previous experience in it. Explore the Blockhead and follow Sam there: Checkout Sam's courses: The Blockhead Twitter: Sign up to our newsletter: Watch this podcast on YouTube: Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨👩💻 Stereotype...
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33. Mayuko's Time Management Strategies and How to Select Projects that are Worth Your Time
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Mayuko and I discussed the hustle culture, her go-to time management strategies and how she intentionally chooses which projects to work on. Follow Mayuko on social media: YouTube: Instagram: Twitter: Twitch: Sign up to our newsletter: Watch this podcast on YouTube: Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨👩💻 Stereotype Breakers on Social Media: Blog: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: YouTube:
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32. How to Speak with Confidence - in Meetings and Presentations
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As a shy introvert, I have had to build my public speaking skills and confidence from scratch. In fact, one of my jobs involved training other people on their presentation skills - so if you struggle with confidence when it comes to public speaking, this episode is for you. I will give you my go-to techniques and tips for speaking with confidence in meetings, presentations - and any other type of event. You will learn how to look more confident, control your voice and focus on the material at hand - building your confidence when speaking in meetings or presenting and improving your...
info_outlineTech is a unique industry because you can be completely self-taught. The information is out there and it's up to you to make the most of it. I've interviewed 3 self taught coders about their journeys learning how to code from zero, study strategies and tips for anyone who is thinking about entering this world. Thank you, Nada, Nicole and Maria for taking part in this video and sharing your stories!
Follow the journey of these amazing ladies on social media:
Nada:
https://www.instagram.com/n475u/
https://twitter.com/RifkiNada
Nicole:
website: https://nicolegeorge.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msnicolegeorge/
Twitter: @msnicolegeroge_
Maria:
https://www.instagram.com/maria.pantsiou/
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