Tech Unlocked
The Tech Unlocked Podcast aims to demystify and diversify the tech industry by giving you the keys to unlock your tech career. On this show, you'll hear authentic and informative career conversations with incredible guests on how to get a job in tech and build a successful tech career. Visit https://www.techunlocked.co/ and use #techunlockedpod on social media to continue the conversation.
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76 | The One Skill You Need To Advance Your Career with Kimberly Hill
11/02/2023
76 | The One Skill You Need To Advance Your Career with Kimberly Hill
When is the right time for a career change? What valuable soft skills do we take for granted? How can we make the most of our abilities? All of these questions are answered in this week’s episode. Grace chats with Kimberly Hill, who shares her invaluable insights on advancing your career in the fast-paced world of tech. ____________ Key Takeaways: The importance of seizing opportunities when they arise, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. Embracing new challenges can lead to incredible career growth. Recognizing when it's time for a career change is a vital skill. Willingness to pivot can open up new horizons and avenues for personal and professional growth. Finding purpose and passion in your work and personal life is crucial. Kimberly's experiences offer guidance on balancing your career with personal values and interests, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful professional journey. _____________ Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Twitter: @gracemacjones Linkedin: Grace Macjones Connect with Kimberly: Linkedin: Kimberly Hill Instagram and TikTok: TomeCandles Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]
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75 | Surviving Tech Layoffs with David Macjones
10/26/2023
75 | Surviving Tech Layoffs with David Macjones
What do you do when you’ve been laid off? How do you deal with the financial and mental uncertainty? How do you upskill yourself to pivot into a new role? All of these questions are answered in this week’s episode. Grace chats with her brother David Macjones, who shares his own background and experience with the recent tech layoffs— and most importantly, how to navigate the uncertainty of it all. ____________ Key Takeaways: Shifting your mental perspective when dealing with an unexpected layoff to one of optimism and preparation instead of doubt and failure. Understanding not to take the processes and obligations of Big Tech companies personally. Learning to survey the landscape of your company and the tech industry as a whole can save you lots of prep time. Finding a purpose, hobbies, and other streams of revenue outside of your 9-5 is crucial to overall work-life balance. Prioritize personal values while looking for roles to pivot into. Upskill yourself so that companies have no choice but to value your worth. _____________ Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Twitter: @gracemacjones Linkedin: Grace Macjones Connect with David: Instagram: @dmacjonez Linkedin: David Macjones Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]
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74 | Breaking Into the Creator Economy with Sandy Lin
10/19/2023
74 | Breaking Into the Creator Economy with Sandy Lin
Content creation is at an all time high, and we’re here to provide some guidance and tools on how you can join the creator economy! In this episode, Grace chats with Sandy Lin, an entrepreneur and creator, about the creator economy, transitioning into it, the role of creative perspectives, and the future of content creation and technology in this evolving landscape. ____________ Key Takeaways: Sandy shifted into the creator economy during the pandemic by sharing her journey as a young entrepreneur on platforms like TikTok. Learning to leverage business experience and understanding that creative perspectives are valuable Even without a technical background, individuals can venture into tech-based companies by learning from mentors, networking, and accessing resources. The creator economy is a rapidly growing market with significant potential for empowering individuals to monetize their content. AI holds promise for improving content creation, particularly in editing and language translation. _____________ Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Twitter: @gracemacjones Linkedin: Grace Macjones Connect with Sandy: Instagram: @bysandylin Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]
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73 | Demystifying Emerging Technologies with Liya Safina
10/13/2023
73 | Demystifying Emerging Technologies with Liya Safina
What’s the difference between a tech Hype Cycle vs High Potential? In this episode, Grace chats with Liya Safina, a tech innovation strategy leader, to discuss the current state of emerging tech. ____________ Key Takeaways: - It is crucial to distinguish marketing hype from the actual utility of emerging tech. - AR and VR technologies hold significant potential, especially in education and high-stakes situations. - Ethics and recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and being open to learning - Honing creative skills, networking, and seeking speculative or pro bono work can aid in navigating your tech career. - Being proactive and taking initiative are essential skills to be successful in this industry. _____________ Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: www.techunlocked.co Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Twitter: @gracemacjones Linkedin: Grace Macjones Connect with Liya: Twitter: @imuzza Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]
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72 | The Good, the Bad, and the Future of Crypto with Maggie Love
10/06/2023
72 | The Good, the Bad, and the Future of Crypto with Maggie Love
What is the current state of Crypto? Some may say it’s dead, but is it really? In this episode, Grace chats with Maggie Love, the founder of She Fi (a Decentralized Finance education initiative for women) to discuss the good, the bad, and the future of cryptocurrency. ____________ Key Takeaways: The evolution of crypto hype cycles NFTs allow for community building and advocate for storytellers. The potential for a more decentralized world, where individuals have more control Choosing a path in crypto and how you want to solve specific problems Mass adoption of crypto is in its early stages with NFTs being a recent example of increased public interest. Empowering people with technology can turn casual fans into active participants. ____________ Connect with Maggie: Twitter: @She__Fi Instagram: @love.maggie_ Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Twitter: @gracemacjones Linkedin: Grace Macjones Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]
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71 | Intro to Prompt Engineering with Seth Juarez
10/06/2023
71 | Intro to Prompt Engineering with Seth Juarez
We’re back! With AI on the rise, there is so much to discuss and demystify about this sector of the tech industry. In this brand new episode, Grace chats with Seth Juarez, a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, to discuss an introduction to prompt engineering and the fundamentals behind AI as well as its harms. ____________ Key Takeaways: Prompt engineering as a crucial aspect of AI, particularly in working with models like Chat GPT. Skills needed and tools for beginners to get started as a prompt engineer AI enhances user experience, its interaction with humans, and its harms. Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Spaces and why it's important for efficient prompt engineering. The historical aspect of automation and job shifts. _____________ Connect with Seth: Twitter: @sethjuarez AI Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHinivDFATQd5qyjL6ijKHUF Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Website: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Twitter: @gracemacjones Linkedin: Grace Macjones Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on Apple and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]
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Season 3 Trailer
10/06/2023
Season 3 Trailer
Hey, Tech Unlocked fam! Good news, after a year-long hiatus, Tech Unlocked is offically back! A brand new season packed with the latest insights on emerging tech and pratical ways for you to break into tech. Yes, even with all the layoffs, hiring freezes never ending tech drama there is still a place for you in tech. So tell your, mom, boss, coworkers,frenemies, dog, or cat that your fav tech podcast is back From AI and cybersecurity to selfdrving cars, Venture capital, and digtal art, we dive deep into the cutting-edge innovations shaping & transform our society. If you're curious to know how these technologies will impact our jobs, privacy, security, mental health and humanity's future? Then season 3 is for you! Join me as we unlock the key players, innovations, and controversies currently shaping the world of tech. I’ll be speaking with industry experts, founders, researchers, and creative technologists to demystify complex topics and extract actionable insights you can apply in your tech career. Whether you’re a tech professional looking to level up your skills, an tech entrepreneur chasing the next big idea, or a tech enthusiast, you’ll find this season insightful and empowering. Season 3 of Tech Unlocked is out now. Subscribe now on, Youtube Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Join me as we unlock the future of tech together!
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70 | Are NFTs/Crypto Dead?
05/12/2022
70 | Are NFTs/Crypto Dead?
70 | Are NFTs/Crypto Dead? The top 10 cryptocurrencies overall have lost billions in market value in the past month and NFT sales are spiraling downwards according to Times Magazine. We are currently in a bear market which means things aren’t going to be pretty for a while. With all this chaos happening does this mean this is the end for crypto/NFTs? What should you do in a bear market? In this episode, Grace answers these questions and shares her perspective on the current crypto bear market situation. Sources: https://time.com/6175370/why-bitcoin-crashing/ Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: ______ Connect with Grace: ______ Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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69 | What To Do When Faced With Career Uncertainty
05/05/2022
69 | What To Do When Faced With Career Uncertainty
Are you feeling uncertain about your tech career? Don't worry you're not alone. In this episode, Grace shares 3 practical tips to help you deal with career uncertainty.
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68 | Navigating the Tech Industry as a First Gen Professional with Gina Moreno
04/27/2022
68 | Navigating the Tech Industry as a First Gen Professional with Gina Moreno
How do you face the challenges of working in the corporate world when you’re the first in your family to graduate college or work in tech? In this episode, Grace chats with Gina Moreno a First Generation Mexican American and program manager about how you can navigate working in the tech industry as a first-gen professional and the skills needed to thrive as a PM. ______ Key Takeaways: Tips on how to navigate your first years as an Early Career Professional Common struggles First-Gen grads face post-college Inspiration behind making content on TikTok/IG How to create healthy boundaries with family/work/life The importance of having a board of directors Program manager vs product manager vs project manager How to find sponsors Skills needed to thrive as a PM ______ Gina Moreno is a First Generation Mexican American, who is the first one in her family to graduate from college. Now Program Manager at Microsoft, Gina’s mindset has been created by traveling to 17 countries, her investment in mental health, and being intentional about her self-growth & self-expression. Gina holds an Industrial Engineering BS & Systems Engineering MS from University of Texas at El Paso. She gave a TEDx talk in 2019- Empowering women through STEM Leadership. “We are all multidimensional and it's time to take up space and sit at the table where decisions are made!” Gina since then has shared her story and lessons through organizations whose mission lies on empowering women, the hispanic community and the first-generation community. Gina creates content across social media platforms and now has over 75,000 followers and now has been featured on Business Insider, Univision, NBC, LA Times, and more. Gina’s mission is for her audience to feel heard, encouraged to self-invest and empowered to chase their ever-changing dreams. PS: she is also a cat mom to Canelito. ______ Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: ______ Connect with Grace: ______ Connect with Gina: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/soyginamoreno/ Tiktok- Soyginamoreno Linkedin- Gina Moreno ______ Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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67 | The Future of Tech Education with Naomi Thomas
04/20/2022
67 | The Future of Tech Education with Naomi Thomas
It's no secret that technology has changed the education system and how we learn generally. With so much information and resources at our disposal, how do you choose the best education path to help you break into tech? Today on the show, Grace chats with Naomi Thomas the CEO of ∞edu (InfinityEdu), a startup building the future of tech education in web3. ∞edu helps students explore careers in tech through a passion-first approach. Naomi shares her passion for tech education, how tech is changing the way we learn and what the future of tech may look like 10 years from now. ————————————————— Key Takeaways: What was the inspiration behind ∞edu How technology is changing the way we learn Problems with our current education system and how ∞edu help solve some of those challenges The role educators play in the future of education Challenges of being a web3 founder Advice for new web3 founders What the future of tech education may look like in 10 years --------------------------------------- Connect with Naomi: https://twitter.com/iamnaomithomas?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/p/Caz7TXypwBJ/ https://www.learnbeyond.io/ ————————————————— Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: ————————————————— Connect with Grace: —————————————————Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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66 | How to Get Started in Web3 as a Developer with Audrey Akwenye
04/13/2022
66 | How to Get Started in Web3 as a Developer with Audrey Akwenye
The average salary for a Blockchain developer in the United States is currently $155K according to ZipRecuiter.com. Now is the best time to become a web3/blockchain developer. But where do you start? What tech stack do you need to learn? How do you find the best web3 job/community that is right for you? Today on the show, Grace chats with Audrey Akwenye an educator turned software developer who focuses on backend and blockchain technology. She is the co-founder of Black@, a token gated community for Black professionals, creators, founders, and funders looking to learn more about web3, and also is also the co-founder of Beans an experimental DAO focused on decentralized IP development. Audrey founded NanuPanda labs a small web3 lab building primarily in the NFT/Crypto gaming space and is currently. In this episode, Audrey shares what inspired her to make the switch from web2 to web3 as a developer and why community is everything in web3. Key Takeaways: What is web3 and why does it matter What to look for in a web3 dev role Advice for new web3 developers Why community is everything in web3 What is a token-gated community? The role of tokenomics in NFT communities The difference between ERC1155 vs ERC721 tokens The story behind the Black@ community and how it was built What does the future of web3? Connect with Audrey: Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xOddrey Audrey’s Projects: https://twitter.com/NanuPanda https://twitter.com/DroppinggemsNFT https://twitter.com/blackatxyz https://www.blackat.xyz/ https://beans.wtf/ Web3 Dev Resources: https://twitter.com/developer_dao https://collab.land/ Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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65 | How VR Tech Can Help Destigmatize Mental Health Conversations with Patrick Wetzel
04/06/2022
65 | How VR Tech Can Help Destigmatize Mental Health Conversations with Patrick Wetzel
From gaming to entertainment, Virtual Reality (VR) technology is changing the way we interact with each other and the way we see the world. But how is VR being used for good especially when it comes to mental health awareness? In this episode, Grace chats with Patrick Wetzel a associate producer at Flight School Studio about how their VR film project “Weird Times” is helping teenagers talk about their mental health. Flight School is an award-winning studio of artists fearlessly exploring the unknown in mixed-reality immersive entertainment, live-venue activations, games (console, PC, and mobile), and experiential design. Key Takeaways: What is Weird Times (WT) and how is it helping teens talk about their mental health? The process behind creating WT Why VR is the to right tech to foster conversation about mental health issues Criticism of WT and how its being addressed Any challenges while creating this project? What is the future of "VR for good"? Skills needed to thrive in this career field Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Connect with Patrick: https://flightschoolstudio.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-wetzel-5a0ab991/ Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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64 | What Are DAOs and Why You Should Pay Attention to Them with Maricris Bonzo
03/30/2022
64 | What Are DAOs and Why You Should Pay Attention to Them with Maricris Bonzo
If 2021 was the year of NFTs then 2022 is the year of DAOs. Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) essentially mean decentralized communities with a shared bank account on the blockchain. In this episode, Grace chats with Maricris Bonzo a Developer Advocate at Magic Labs and founder of Women in Web3 about DAOs, their structure, and their purpose. Key Takeaways: What is a DAO? Why do we need DAOs (purpose) and why now? How are DAOs structured? What do you need to start a DAO? What are the pros and cons of DAOs? What does the future of DAOs look like? Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnxykf88sTk&ab_channel=Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2021/06/01/what-are-daos-and-why-you-should-pay-attention/?sh=1cd6bd467305 Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Connect with Maricris: Twitter: https://twitter.com/seemcat Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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63 |5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Investing In NFTs
03/23/2022
63 |5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Investing In NFTs
NFTs became a $40 billion market in 2021 according to the Financial Times. CoinBase has a waiting list of 2 million users for its upcoming NFT marketplace launching sometime in 2022. Bored Ape Yacht Club creator (Yuga Labs) raised $450 million to build an NFT metaverse. Right now the Interest in NFTs (Non-fungible tokens) is only increasing and many people are trying to figure out the best way to start learning about or investing in NFT. If that's you, then this episode is for you. In this week's episode, Grace shares 5 important questions you should ask yourself before getting into the NFT space. SOURCES: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/22/22991272/yuga-labs-seed-funding-a16z-bored-ape-yacht-club-bayc-metaverse-other-side https://www.ft.com/content/e95f5ac2-0476-41f4-abd4-8a99faa7737d https://fortunly.com/statistics/nft-statistics/#gref https://www.businessinsider.com/why-are-people-buying-nfts-investing-in-nft-crypto-art-2021-3 Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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62 | Blockchain/NFTs are Here to Stay (SXSW Recap)
03/19/2022
62 | Blockchain/NFTs are Here to Stay (SXSW Recap)
In this week's episode, Grace shares her experience as a first-time attendee of the SXSW (South by Southwest) festival. From NFTs panel sessions to VR exhibitions, Grace talks about her learnings and key takeaways from a tech perspective at SXSW 2022. References: https://www.blackat.xyz/ https://hub.bcl.xyz/sxsw Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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EP 61 | 5 Biggest Career Mistakes to Avoid
03/02/2022
EP 61 | 5 Biggest Career Mistakes to Avoid
There are so many different factors that contribute to having a healthy career. If you’re early in your tech career it can be hard to create a career plan that can help you thrive. In order to have a thriving tech career, you want to avoid certain mistakes that aren’t common or frequently talked about. In this episode, Grace shares 5 major career mistakes to avoid earlier in your tech career. Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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60 | How to Secure Your NFTs and Avoid Phishing Scams Online
02/22/2022
60 | How to Secure Your NFTs and Avoid Phishing Scams Online
Recently, on Feb 19 2022 it was reported that $1.7 million in NFTs were stolen in an apparent phishing attack on OpenSea users. OpenSea is one of the largest NFT marketplaces and is currently valued at $13 billion. Phishing attacks are nothing new on the internet. But this OpenSea phishing attack raised a lot of discussion & concerns on Twitter about NFT security, tech literacy, and social engineering attacks in web3. In this episode, Grace shares how you can avoid phishing scams, protect your NFT/crypto wallet(s), and tips for being safe while using Discord. What you will learn: What happened in the OpenSea Phishing attack How to recognize a phishing scam 4 ways to avoid a phishing scam What is a crypto wallet What is a seed phrase Private key vs Public key Cold wallet vs Hot Wallet 5 Best practices for NFT wallet security Security tips to stay safe on Discord Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Instagram: @gracemacjonez Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us Women of Color in Emerging Tech [WOCIET]: Web3 for beginners event [Feb 26th, 2022]: Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wociet/ Sources: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/20/22943228/opensea-phishing-hack-smart-contract-bug-stolen-nft https://cryptobriefing.com/opensea-hack-key-takeaways-web3-security/ https://web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=2022-02-19-1
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59 | Building a Web3 Company that Empowers Athletes with Kirby Porter
02/16/2022
59 | Building a Web3 Company that Empowers Athletes with Kirby Porter
59 | What it takes to build a web3 company for Athletes with Kirby Porter What does the intersection of sports and technology look like? How can athletes leverage web3 to participate in the ownership economy? In today’s episode, Grace chats with Kirby Porter Founder of New Game Labs and former student-athlete at Harvard Women’s Basketball. She is a brand builder, creator, and entrepreneur envisioning new paths for athletes beyond the game. Kirby shares what it takes to build a web3 company, how athletes can benefit from web3, and the best way to learn about new ideas like NFTs/web3. What you will learn: Creator economy vs ownership economy The inspiration behind New Games Lab. How can athletes benefit from web3? What are some challenges building a web3 based company How to get over the fear of putting yourself out there as a creator Skills needed to thrive in web3 as a creator Resources: Web3: Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Connect with Kirby: Twitter: @KirbyPorter_ LinkedIn: Kirby Porter Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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58 | Is Tech the Right Career for You? With David Macjones
02/08/2022
58 | Is Tech the Right Career for You? With David Macjones
There is no doubt that now is the best time to work in the tech industry. With most tech companies offering remote/hybrid job roles, health care benefits, and paying highly competitive salaries there are so many earning/learning opportunities within this industry. But with all that being said, is working in tech right for you? To help answer this question I bought a special guest on the show. In today’s episode, Grace chats with David Macjones a technical specialist at Amazon Web Service (AWS) about how to figure out If working in tech is for you if college degrees are overrated, how to spot catfishing tech jobs, and how to use social media to connect with the right people in tech. ___ David Macjones is a technical specialist with Amazon Web Services. He has over 6 years of technical support experience while working at Apple, Amazon, and a few startups. David is passionate about educating and helping people with non-traditional backgrounds land a role in tech. ___ What you will learn: How to assess if working in tech is for you How to spot catfishing tech jobs Are college degrees overrated in tech? The importance of content creation in tech 4 Keys to unlocking your tech career Why it's important to do your research before reaching out to people Why you shouldn’t look down on non-FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix Google) companies. ___ Resources: Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Connect with David: Linkedin: Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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57 | Web3: The good, the bad, and the future with Jessica Lawson
02/01/2022
57 | Web3: The good, the bad, and the future with Jessica Lawson
Web3 is one of the biggest buzzwords right now in tech. Some see it as the future of the internet and others believe it is just a fad. Regardless of how you feel about Web3, it is a technological concept that shouldn’t be ignored because it has the potential to change use and interact on the internet In today’s episode, Grace chats with Jessica Lawson CEO + Founder of Radia and Web3 Influencer on TikTok about the pros & cons of a decentralized internet, the benefits of Web3, and the future of web3. If you’re looking for a simple and relatable way to learn about web3, this episode is for you. Jessica Lawson is a Web3 Influencer on TikTok and CEO and Founder of Radia, a web3 music and virtual artist company transforming NFT characters into live touring musical artists. As a queer Latina, she is passionate about Web3, music, and providing opportunities for all to come together and create. As the former Chief Operating Officer of Spirit Bomb, the world’s first virtual artist record label, and Strangeloop Studios, a music visual laboratory, Jessica is an expert in virtual artists. She attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business for her MBA and majored in International Politics at Georgetown University. What you will learn: Why do we need web3? What are the benefits of decentralization? Challenges of building a company in web3 Opportunities for people of color in web3 Current problems with web3 What is yield farming? How to DYOR (Do your own research)? What will the future of web3 look like? Resources: Web3: Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Connect with Jessica: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaelawson?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicalawson92 Radia_world: https://twitter.com/radia_world Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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56 | Fintech Demystified & 4 key Fintech trends you should know with Nicole Casperson
01/25/2022
56 | Fintech Demystified & 4 key Fintech trends you should know with Nicole Casperson
It’s hard to talk about tech in 2022 without talking about money, specifically fintech (Financial technology). It is an emerging industry that uses technology to advance financial services. From online banking, investing apps, and crypto, Fintech is disrupting the traditional financial systems we once knew. In today’s episode Grace chats with Nicole Casperson, a fintech journalist turned content creator about top fintech trends people of color should know and the future of this rapidly growing industry. If you love learning about money, tech, and innovation, you will enjoy this episode. Nicole Casperson is the founder and host of WTFintech? a fintech podcast and newsletter that provides industry professionals the news and analysis they need to get ahead in their careers — and hosts interviews with founders and investors you won’t hear anywhere else. Nicole intertwines her years of experience as a hard-hitting finance journalist with industry expertise to provide culturally relevant content that explores how technology sparks innovation, inclusion, and fun in financial services. Nicole is a part of rising media company Workweek, as one of their founding content creators. Workweek entertains, educates, and connects the business community through unique personalities, unparalleled expertise, and innovative operations. What you will learn: What is fintech and why is it important? Top 4 fintech trends you should know about What is wealthtech? The problems with traditional finance Tips on how to participate in the creator economy How to get into fintech The future of fintech Resources: RSVP: Women of Color in Emerging Tech: NFTs for beginners study session Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Connect with Grace: Connect with Nicole: Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us
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55| How I would launch my tech career in 2022
01/18/2022
55| How I would launch my tech career in 2022
Recently, I was asked what I would do if I had to start my tech from scratch in 2022. It got me thinking of what I would do differently or if I would change anything about my tech career path. In this episode, I share 3 important things I would do if had to restart my tech journey. To hear how I got into tech in the first place, check out episode 16 of the podcast.
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54 | Demystifying the role of a community manager in Web3 with Alisha.eth
01/11/2022
54 | Demystifying the role of a community manager in Web3 with Alisha.eth
Community plays a vital role in the Web3 ecosystem. Community is more than a discord channel or a social media following. Who's responsible for helping to foster and maintain an engaged community in web3? Today on the show, Grace speaks with Alisha.eth about how she transitioned into web3 with a law & e-commerce background. Alisha shares what she does at Ethereum Name Service (ENS) as a community manager, skills needed to thrive as a community manager, and her experience working in web3 as a Woman of Color.
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53 | Top 5 Tech Predictions for 2022
01/04/2022
53 | Top 5 Tech Predictions for 2022
The tech industry can be difficult to predict because tech moves fast. Two years ago, almost no one talked about NFTs, Web3, or the Metaverse, etc. Fast forward to today, those trending tech buzzwords of 2021 could be the foundation of what 2022 may look like. As we enter this new year, Grace shares her top 5 tech trends predictions for 2022 in today's episode.
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EP 52 | What is Web3? Is it the future of the internet? with Steph Orpilla
12/20/2021
EP 52 | What is Web3? Is it the future of the internet? with Steph Orpilla
What will the future of the internet look like? How will it be developed? Will it have the simple structure of Web1 (the early days of the internet) or maybe be structured like Web2 which is the internet we are currently using today? Today on the show, Grace chats with Steph Orpilla is a Software Engineer at Amazon and Blockchain developer about Web3 + the future of the internet, DAOs, the future NFTs and how to become a Blockchain developer.
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EP 51| Practical Career Advice for Early Career Professionals
12/14/2021
EP 51| Practical Career Advice for Early Career Professionals
Sometimes as an early career professional, you don’t know what you don’t know. This is why it is important to learn from other people’s career journeys or mistakes. In this episode, we share top career advice from season two guests on the podcast. If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, or guidance in your career right now then this episode is for you. Enjoy!
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EP 50 | 5 Key Jobs that Could Exist in the Metaverse
12/07/2021
EP 50 | 5 Key Jobs that Could Exist in the Metaverse
Back in the early 90s, it would've been difficult to imagine that people would have jobs solely dependent on the internet, such as a Social Media Manager, a Cloud Engineer, or even a Content Creator. Right now, the world is changing right before our eyes as talks of the Metaverse continue to unfold. What new job opportunities could the next evolution of the internet bring and how can we prepare for it? Today on the show Grace discusses 5 key jobs that could exist in the Metaverse.
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EP 49 | A beginner's guide to NFTs with Harold Hughes
11/29/2021
EP 49 | A beginner's guide to NFTs with Harold Hughes
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are currently the hottest buzzwords in tech. So what is the big deal about NFTs and why should you care about them? If you want to learn about NFTs but find the concept confusing or overwhelming then this perfect episode is for you.
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EP 48 | How to get unstuck and make successful career transitions with Linda Vivah
11/23/2021
EP 48 | How to get unstuck and make successful career transitions with Linda Vivah
Do you currently feel stuck in your career? Do you want to make a career transition but don't know how to start? This is the perfect episode for you! Today on the show, Grace chats with Linda Vivah a Software Engineer, an AWS Community Builder, a mom of 2, a part-time wedding singer & founder of Coding Crystals about how to get unstuck in your career and develop the mindset needed to make successful career transitions.
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