Black Tech Unplugged

Arlan Hamilton shook the tech world when she hopped on the scene in 2015. She took what once used to be the 'good old boys' club and made room for a new group in town by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT via her company Backstage Capital. Now her life wasn't always rainbows and butterflies (hell she was homeless before this all started). BUT, Arlan uses her hustle mentality and resilience to not only survive, but thrive in the world today. On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged you learn about Arlan's journey to greatness as well as hear some snippets from her new book "It's About Damn Time". Purchase Arlan's book here: https://www.itsaboutdamntime.com/ or https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593136411?tag=randohouseinc39578-20 Full show notes can be found here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2020/05/09/ep-036-arlan-hamilton-unplugged/

There’s many paths you can take in law, but have you ever thought about being a lawyer in tech? Bärí A. Williams didn’t KNOW that would be her route in life, but many years later she has worked at startups and companies (including Facebook and Stubhub) to make sure they are protected. Oh! And did I mention on top of being a lawyer she is a diversity warrior? Her passion for making people see every side of a situation is what makes Bärí... well Bärí. Listen to episode 035 Bärí A. Williams Unplugged where we talk about tech law, Bärí's career journey, and her new book “Diversity in the Workplace: Eye-Opening Interviews to Jumpstart Conversations about Identity, Privilege, and Bias”, which is out right now! Link to purchase Bärí's book: https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Workplace-Eye-Opening-Interviews-Conversations/dp/1641529040 Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2020/04/14/ep-035-bari-a-williams-unplugged/

Imagine starting your career thinking you are going to write scripts and act in movies, then.... that doesn’t work out. So now what? With a little help from her guidance counselor, Pariss found her new career path, TECH. Find out how joining a coding boot camp helped elevate Pariss to become a woman who wears many hats in the tech industry including being the founder of #BlackTechTwitter & Black Tech Pipeline as well as killing it in her current role as recruiter/marketer/ social media extraordinaire at her day job. Hear Paris’s adventure of going from wannabe Hollywood actress to the tech movement creator in episode 034 of Black Tech Unplugged.

Sometimes we think 'if I just fit in with the rest of the group I'll be alright'. Some call it Leaning In, others call it survival mode, in this case no one was the winner. Allow me to introduce Yassmin-Abdel Magied, a young Black women who tried to lean into her tech job, but found herself fighting to shine her extraordinary light with the world! On episode 033 of the podcast Yassmin and I discuss her time in tech, how being in a toxic environment psychologically affected her, and how leaning in did not work for her. Full story notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/11/27/ep-033-yassmin-abdel-magied-unplugged/

Who would've thought a boy from the hood of Stanton Island would end up in the White House? We did, but I digress... On episode 032, David Holmes shares his story of how his love for computers at an early age led him to become the Director of Engineering at USDS. From being called the n-word (it wasn't intentional) to hackathons to his dream role, this is David Holmes story. Full story notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/10/31/ep-032-david-e-holmes-unplugged/

Greg Greenlee is the man we all want to be... the man who has over 17 years of experience in tech. The person who has used his personal experiences in the industry as a motivator to create change in the industry. And furthermore, that's why I had to have him on episode 031 of Black Tech Unplugged, it was time to share his knowledge with us so we can be motivated too. On episode 31, Greg & I discuss: * The evolution of his organization, Blacks in Technology (BIT) * What a Dev Ops Engineer is and how he got into that role * How he plans to increase the number of Black men and women in tech Connect with Greg: https://twitter.com/bit_greggreenle https://www.facebook.com/blacksintechnology/ http://www.blacksintechnology.net/ Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/10/09/ep-031-greg-greenlee-unplugged/

When I tell you that Charles Kuykendoll has been on a ride and yet doing the most, I'm not exaggerating! This man went from an operations internship at Barclays, which he had no experience to do, to now leading engineering recruiting at AirBNB. On episode 030, Charles breaks down his unique journey into tech, why being a good person is going to get you far, and how he has a business that doesn't interfere with his 9-5. Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/09/24/ep-030-charles-kuykendoll-unplugged/

Episode 029 features Latesha Byrd, the Founder & CEO of Byrd Career Consulting — a consulting firm on the mission to help millennial professionals turn their dreams into careers that allow them to live life on their own terms. On this episode Latesha and I discuss: * Stigma around career switching * Why you need to take control and "manage up" today * The importance of LinkedIn and why you should update your profile weekly Make sure to sign up for Latesha's FREE salary negotiation masterclass on September 19th or September 21st: https://www.lateshabyrd.com/masterclass Connect with Latesha Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/latesha_byrd Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lateshabyrd Twitter: http://twitter.com/latesha_byrd Website: http://lateshabyrd.com

Like many of us, Jessica Williams had no idea that she would end up working in tech. Learn how Jessica went from following people in the office to managing a team in episode 028 of Black Tech Unplugged. Full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/08/13/ep-028-jessica-williams-unplugged/ Vote for Black Tech Unplugged's SXSW Panel: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/99023 Connect with Jessica: Website: https://www.techbizgurl.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalavernewilliams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techbizgurl Twitter: https://twitter.com/techbizgurl

Last week Black Tech Unplugged celebrated 2 years of podcasting!! In order to celebrate I had a live podcast in Chicago! Listen to the live episode that includes my 4 panelist: Will McNeil, Jane Hamner, Giovanni Perez & Vunzai Yeazel. This episode is full of amazing advice from these Chicago techies and of course the full show notes have all the cliff notes and links you need. Full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/06/18/ep-027-black-tech-unplugged-live-in-chicago/ Special shout out to the event sponsors: * Thank God It's Natural (TGIN) (https://thankgoditsnatural.com/) * Ulta (http://careers.ulta.com/) * Full Stack Academy (https://www.fullstackacademy.com/)

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to acknowledge the month with a tech + mental health discussion. Introducing Solome Tibebu, an investor (Launchpad Digital Health) and tech entrepreneur (Cognific) who is passionate about frontier technologies transforming digital health, equity and access, behavioral health and more. During episode 026, we discuss: * the stigma of mental health in the black community * how tech is improving mental health access, including startups that are currently doing the work * how to support a friend or family member with mental health issues Links: Black Tech Unplugged Live Event: blacktechunpluggedlive.evenbrite.com ReThink Behavioral Health Innovation Newsletter: http://rethinkbhi.com Solome's Twitter: https://twitter.com/solometibebu Full episode show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/05/28/ep-026-solome-tibebu-unplugged/

Have you met a developer, scrum master, and network professional before? Well that is exactly who Devin Jackson is, a man of many technical hats. On this episode, Brooklyn native - Devin Jackson walks you through his moment of taking a friend's recommendation of attending a boot camp to now trying to help fellow Black techies achieve their tech dreams. Join the waitlist for Mavens I/O: Black Women in Tech conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mavens-io-black-women-in-tech-2019-tickets-59092841279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Black Tech Unplugged live event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-tech-unplugged-presents-2-year-anniversary-live-show-tickets-61403815465 Full show notes here: blacktechunplugged.com/2019/05/07/ep-025-devin-jackson-unplugged/

On episode 024 of Black Tech Unplugged I speak with the co-founders of Black Women Talk Tech. The women talk about how they met, what made them put the Black Women Talk Tech Conference together, and much more! Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/03/07/ep-024-esosa-ighodaro-lauren-washington-unplugged/

This tech rockstar took over the tech scene in 2018, but did you know she's been working hard on her business for over 10 years?! On episode 023 of Black Tech Unplugged I speak to Sevetri Wilson about her transfer into tech, how being a first generation college student taught her how to hustle early, and why trying to find funding while being a non-technical founder is for the birds. Connect with Sevetri Wilson at: instagram.com/sevetriwilson twitter.com/sevetriwilson Follow Black Tech Unplugged: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged facebook.com/blacktechunplugged twitter.com/blktechunplged Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/02/07/ep-023-sevetri-wilson-unplugged/

What do you get when you put 2 techies, 2 marketers, a doctor, and a loan coordinator in a room? I mean you won't get much, but you'll damn sure get this podcast episode. On this episode me, my aunt, and my friends discuss why conferences need to PAY speakers, we attempt to define tech, and we talk about why kitten heels might not be the move (for some). Mixing tech with shade and references to housewives I deliver to you episode 022 of Black Tech Unplugged.

Ep. 021 features Du'An Lightfoot, founder of Lab Everyday and network engineer. However, Du'An wasn't always a network engineer. He started his career working at the help desk and eventually advanced into networking through hardwork and perseverance. Never one to take his journey for granted that's why Du'An started Lab Everyday. He wants to help people who are interested in becoming a network engineer as well as help anyone who's in tech advance their career path. Check out the full show notes here:

Who thought a young serial entrepreneur from North Carolina and a former filmmaker would be join forces to combat the issue of diversity in tech? Well that's exactly what Melinda Epler and Wayne Sutton did when they created Change Catalyst and Tech Inclusion. In episode 020, Wayne & Melinda discuss their tech journey with me. We also discuss allyship and the importance of mental health while being in tech. Full show notes are available here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/10/16/ep-020-wayne-sutton-melinda-epler-unplugged/

Who thought you could take robots, pizza, and a truck and change the food tech game? Well Julia Collins, co-founder of Zume Pizza did! And now you can hear about her business and how she created it on episode 019 of Black Tech Unplugged. Besides her business, Julia and I break down her transition into tech, her love for food, and everyone's favorite question.. HOW TO GET FUNDING! This is a definite can't miss episode. Full show notes are available here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/09/25/ep-019-julia-collins-unplugged/

Ep. 018 features Jeff Williams, co-founder of Be Nimble Ventures. Jeff speaks about Indy diversity event coming up, #DisruptIndy. We also discuss the tech ecosystems in Indy, Cincinnati, Dallas, & Austin. Most importantly we discuss how tech is not only changing the Indy business mindset, but making the city a place for foodies too! Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/09/11/ep-018-jeff-williams-unplugged/

I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Anita B's diversiTECH Hiring Fair last week. So in honor of meeting so many people and speaking with the organizers I bring to you episode 017 Diversitech Hiring Fair Unplugged! I speak with the Chicago Anita B team who put the event together to give you some background on this unique event. I also speak to several women who's companies were sponsors of the event. Each C-suite woman spoke about how they got into tech and what characteristics they look for when hiring. Most importantly everyone talks about why being black in tech is important!

Episode of 16 of Black Tech Unplugged features Emile Cambry, Jr. Emile is a business professor, filmmaker, and social entrepreneur born, raised in Chicago. Mr. Cambry’s largest project to date was founding the technology and entrepreneurship incubator, BLUE1647, expanding to several different locations across the Midwest. Rounding out Mr. Cambry’s experiences include being named on Ebony Magazine’s Power 100, The Root Power 100, Chicago Crains Tech 50, a Top 100 Innovator in Chicago by the Chicago Tribune, Techweek 100, and a 40 Game Changer Under the Age of 40 awarded by Verizon Wireless, and awarded the Community Service Award by the South by Southwest Conference. On this episode Emile & I discuss: • How he took an unemployment office and turned it into a tech incubator • His experience with working with his wife Kelley O. Cambry (hint: you can hear her story on episode 003) • How he met his co-founder, Antonio, on Twitter • Why a lack of resources can't stop a dream • Ways we can push the people who are doing the work to the forefront • And find out how Emile challenges me; yes on my own podcast! Connect with Emile & Blue1647 on Instagram: instagram.com/blue1647chicago Connect with Black Tech Unplugged on Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Connect with the host, Deena McKay, on Instagram: instagram.com/deena_mckay Full show notes are here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/07/31/ep-016-emile-cambry-unplugged/

Episode 15 of Black Tech Unplugged features Dr. Jeremy Magruder-Waisome. Dr. Waisome is a graduate of the University of Florida's (UF) Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering where she obtained her bachelors and masters of science and doctorate of philosophy degrees. She currently serves as Postdoctoral Associate in the Computer & Information Sciences & Engineering Department at UF and Project Manager of the National Science Foundation Broadening Participation in Computing Alliance: Institute for African-American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (iAAMCS, pronounced "I Am CS"). She works in the Human Experience Research Lab with Dr. Juan E. Gilbert, where she conducts research on broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing. On the episode Jeremy and I discuss: • Her unexpected path into tech • How science and tech are alike yet different • Why talented Black techies can go unnoticed • The NSBC conference in New Orleans August See full show notes here: If you enjoy Black Tech Unplugged, leave a review & rating over on Apple Podcasts (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black…ged/id1244622242)

Episode of 14 of Black Tech Unplugged features two brilliant guests, Dr. Kortney Ziegler (Director of Research & Design) and Tiffany Mikell (Managing Director)of ZamLabs. ZaMLabs, Inc is an Idea to Seed Tech Incubator for Mad Scientists & Social Engineers. Their core area of focus is solving problems for the world's most marginalized communities. Their portfolio to-date includes Trans*H4CK, BlackStarLaunch (Sunset), AerialSpaces & Appolition. On this episode, Tiffany, Kortney, and I discuss: • The Black Techie movement • How they got into tech • The unique way they met each other & decided to be co-founders • How having no money in the bank doesn't stop the show & much more! Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/06/27/ep-014-tiffany-mikell-dr-kortney-ziegler-unplugged/ Don't forget to take the listener survey and provide me your feedback! Survey link: http://bit.ly/2KjL8vN

Episode of 13 of Black Tech Unplugged features Antonio Brasse. Antonio is the founder and CEO of BlockQuake LLC, which will be the most regulatory friendly crypto. Antonio has experience in finance, operations, investments and technology audits. He holds a BS in Accounting and a BS in Computer Science. Being the technology auditor that understands the business has been very helpful in his career. Another important fact is that this is another LIVE episode! This time Black Tech Unplugged broadcasted live from Propelify (propelify.com) on May 17th. On the episode Antonio and I discuss: • What is cryptocurrency and blockchain • How Antonio got started as an IT auditor • Why networking is very important • Lessons from trying to begin a startup And you’ll hear from a few special guests too! Full show notes can be found at https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/05/29/ep-013-antonio-brasse-unplugged/ If you enjoy Black Tech Unplugged, leave a review & rating over on Apple Podcasts (http://ApplePodcasts.com/BlackTechUnplugged)!

On episode 12 of Black Tech Unplugged I have the pleasure of interviewing Camille Eddy. Camille Eddy began working on advanced robotics during an internship at HP Inc’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California as a Machine Learning Intern. She continued to intern at X, formerly Google X, in their robotics initiative. And she is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Camille also speaks nationally on inclusion in the tech community and regularly writes on the topic. Furthermore, she enjoys volunteering for STEM advocacy organizations for young girls and students. On the episode Camille Eddy and I discuss: • Tips to get an internship • How to make your LinkedIn profile POP • Her tips for networking • Why her blog isn't the typical tech blog Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/04/25/696/ If you enjoy Black Tech Unplugged, leave a review & rating over on Apple Podcasts (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black…ged/id1244622242)!

On episode 11 of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with the phenomenal Dawn Dickson. Known as a serial entrepreneur by most, her journey in tech is something unique. As a woman who’s always stayed ahead of the curve you’ll truly enjoy listening to Dawn’s journey through the tech industry thus far. In this episode we discuss: • How Dawn went from the newsroom to the tech industry • About Dawn's first tech company • How to adapt when you are ahead of your time • How to stay learning no matter what • The art of networking and connecting with others And much more! If you are enjoying Black Tech Unplugged, leave a review & rating over on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-tech-unplugged/id1244622242)! See full show notes here: blacktechunplugged.com/2018/03/27/episode-11-dawn-dickson-unplugged/

On episode 10 of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Felecia Hatcher-Pearson & Derick Pearson, husband/wife duo and creators of Black Tech Week (blacktechweek.com). Not only do we talk tech in this episode, but we also talk about how real life and tech truly correlate. Also, Derick & Felecia have created numerous businesses so of course we had to talk lessons and tips so future tech entrepreneurs can have an upper hand in the game! In this episode we discuss: • How Felecia & Derick got into the tech game • The evolution of the Miami Tech scene • Why there's more to teaching people tech skills then just tech • The difference between front-end and back-end And much more! If you are enjoying Black Tech Unplugged, head over to Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-tech-unplugged/id1244622242) and leave a rating and review! See full show notes for more details: blacktechunplugged.com/2018/03/13/ep-10-felecia-hatcher-pearson-derick-pearson-unplugged/

On this very special episode of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Ebony Lee, Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Comcast Cable. Ebony provides business strategy, planning, and portfolio management for Comcast’s growth initiatives and strategic partnerships. In her role, Ebony works with internal and external partners to identify and evaluate new business ventures that can diversify and grow the business. Ebony joined Comcast in 2008 and was a founding team member of Comcast’s next generation X1 platform. She also handled business affairs for the innovation technology joint venture between Comcast and Verizon Wireless. Ebony holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia. You're probably wondering why this episode is very special. Well it was Black Tech Unplugged's FIRST live episode *insert happy dance*. Shout out to Black Tech Week for the opportunity! See full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/02/13/ep-09-ebony-lee-unplugged/

On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Fred Mwangaguhunga, founder of the infamous website mediatakeout. Yes that's right the owner of THAT gossip site we've all read a time or two. You're probably wondering why is the founder of mediatakeout on a tech podcast... Well there's more to Fred than you would ever know, but you're gonna learn today! With a JD/MBA in Law from Colombia University, accompanied by an intuitive knack for business, Fred Mwangaguhunga made his opening imprint in the work force by holding a paramount position as an attorney in the fast paced world of Wall Street. Today he is a New Media Digital Entrepreneur and has been touted as a “rising star,” by The New York Times. Listen as Fred takes us through his entrepreneurial journey and delivers breathtaking advice about how to be successful. Also, you'll find out why I consider him part of tech. This episode is brought to you by Black Tech Week. Black Tech Week is the leading conference for Black Tech Professionals taking place in Miami, Florida February 6th-10th. And because you're part of the Black Tech Unplugged Fam you get 20% off your ticket by using code 'blacktech20'. Head over to blacktechweek.com and grab your ticket! See full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/01/11/ep-08-fred-mwangaguhunga-unplugged/

On this brand new episode of Black Tech Unplugged I had the pleasure of interviewing the women of Black Tech Women (BTW). If you haven't heard of the organization you are in for a treat! Black Tech Women began when founder, Anndrea Moore, saw a gap when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Everyone wants to be inclusive, but they forgot a certain group of people... BLACK WOMEN. After going back and forth with the idea Anndrea made the leap and started Black Tech Women, which now supports 1400 women nationwide. Listen to the story of how BTW was started, what value BTW brings to Black women in tech, and learn how mentorship is important to all these ladies. Also shout out to this episodes sponsor Queens Brunch (http://queensbrunch.com/). Their next event the #GlowUp is a can't miss in Chicago and you definitely need to check it out (http://queensbrunch.com/theglowup/). Grab your ticket with special promo code 'blacktechunplugged'. See full show notes: http://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/11/17/ep-07-black-tech-women-unplugged/

On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged I am continuing with the theme of Diversity and Inclusion reporting. My featured guests are two lovely ladies from Toronto, Jessica Yamoah and Sarah Juma of Innovate Inclusion. Innovate Inclusion is a non-profit that advocates for the entrepreneurial success of underrepresented communities. They use an innovative approach to bring awareness and access to programs and services. In their diversity report, Jessica and Sarah are tackling the issue of diversity, specifically in the tech incubator sector of Ontario’s tech ecosystem. Listen to this episode to learn about the Ontario tech ecosystem, find out why Sarah and Jessica started Innovate Inclusion, hear who we think is doing amazing in the D&I department, and much more! See full show notes at https://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/10/26/ep-06-innovate-inclusion-unplugged/

On this bonus episode of Black Tech Unplugged I speak to Fabian Elliot and Dineo (Dee) Seakamela on a more personal note. In the first episode, we spoke about Black Tech Mecca and it's goals and mission. This episode we speak about them as individuals in the tech industry. This includes working together as a married couple. I did mention they were married right? Listen to their advice and tips for working with a spouse, how they got into tech and much more! Full show notes here: http://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/10/20/ep-05-bonus-black-tech-mecca-unplugged-part-2/

On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabian Elliot and Dineo (Dee) Seakamela, the co-founders of Black Tech Mecca. Black Tech Mecca’s mission is to ensure Black people are full participants in the global technology sector. BTM uses data to paint a clearer picture of Black participation in local tech ecosystems. Their goal is to democratize the tech sector, ecosystem by ecosystem. Find full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/10/13/ep-05-black-tech-mecca-unplugged/

Rohan Gilkes is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of Innclusive, a platform that allows you to rent unique, local accommodations on any budget, anywhere in the world. Rohan also serves as a thought leader in customer acquisition and local inter-mediation, bringing seekers and providers of local services together using technology. He serves on the advisory board of a number of local startups and has developed and presented business case studies for Catholic University MBA program and Northwestern. He has been featured in the Washington Post, Mixergy, USA Today, and Forbes. Read the full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/09/14/ep-04-rohan-gilkes-unplugged/

Kelley O. Williams is the co-creator of the Paige & Paxton Elementary STEM curriculum. While working for signature companies such as American Express and JPMorgan Chase, Kelley led nationally recognized STEM pipeline programs for girls and youth of color as one of the founding team members of the New York Chapter of Black Girls Code. She was also a lead member of the planning team for #YesWeCode youth hackathons, designed to expose middle and high school students to opportunities in computer science. Full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/08/10/ep-03-kelley-o-williams-unplugged/ To leave a review of the podcast on iTunes go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-tech-unplugged/id1244622242?mt=2

Episode 2 of Black Tech Unplugged features Sherrell Dorsey, a noted technology journalist and social entrepreneur. She is founder of the daily tech newsletter, ThePLUG, where she leads content strategy, business partnerships, and growth of the only newsletter dedicated to highlighting the significant voices of black founders and business leaders in the news. Full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/07/13/ep-02-black-tech-unplugged-sherrell-dorsey-unplugged/

The very first episode of Black Tech Unplugged is out! And what better way to learn more about the host than having her share her story? Jump right in and learn about Deena McKay, not only the woman behind this podcast, but also her journey as a Black women in tech. Full show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2017/07/13/ep-01-deena-mckay-unplugged/

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