Data Podcast for Nerds!

Learn all about how a Community Leader uses data to solve the world's problems, one data conference at a time.In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds!, we talk with Phoenix, who shares an inspiring journey from studying statistics to becoming an analytics engineer. Phoenix offers fantastic insights perfect for anyone exploring a career in data, showing how to be a leader as an individual contributor. We explore how unique past experiences are a superpower in data, how community helps you thrive, and some cool ways AI can actually be your learning buddy!Highlights

Learn all about how a Content Manager uses data to solve the world's problems, one blog post at a time.This week on the Data Podcast for Nerds!, I talked to Megan Bowers, who pivoted into data analytics after realizing she loved working with data in Excel. She took a bootcamp, landed a role using Power BI and Alteryx, and started blogging about her journey - sharing tips, project insights, and lessons learned. Some of her most popular blog posts:✅ "The Life of a Data Analyst" - series✅ "How Do You Know Your Analysis is 'Right'?"✅ "Data Science Concepts Explained to a Five-year-old"That blog led to her current job at Alteryx where she gets to write all about analytics to help others navigate the field... AND... hosts the Alteryx podcast, Alter Everything.We also talked about the various ways people have used Alteryx for fun personal projects. She mentioned a couple of her own projects, one involving Taylor Swift!If you're into data, storytelling, and exploring fun analytics use cases, you won't want to miss this episode.Where to find MeganLinkedIn, Medium, Alteryx Community, Alteryx Podcast******Data Career Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportIf you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds! we talked with Aaron Wilkerson about his path to leadership.Key takeaways from our conversation:- Self-awareness matters and clarity can earn respect- Tech is just part of the puzzle and choosing the right tools matter- Spreadsheets can be simple but extremely powerful!Listen in for insights and real-world advice from a professional data nerd who figured out his path by focusing on what he really wanted (and what he didn't).If you're navigating your own career path or considering a pivot, this episode is for you. Where to find AaronLinkedIn******Data Career Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn moreMERCH!!Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupportIf you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

Learn all about how a professional storyteller uses data to solve the world's problems, one game show at a time.We had an interesting conversation with David Cohen, who built a career in consulting and found a passion for using data storytelling to drive real strategic change. But it's not just about building dashboards. At The end of the day it's about creating conversations, shifting mindsets, and making data useful and engaging for the people who need it most!

Learn all about how a Cybersecurity Leader uses data to solve the world's problems, one hack at a time.What happens when a curious kid starts pulling computers out of the trash, takes them apart, and falls headfirst into the hacking scene? Turns out, you can turn that curiosity into a 20+ year career in tech!In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we got to talk with Rob Whetstine. He gave us a view into how security overlaps with the data space and shared some incredibly helpful career tips.Highlights

Learn all about how a data leadership coach uses data to solve the world's problems, one pizza at a time.The latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Tris Burns, who started in oil & gas as a business analyst, discovered the power of data, and morphed into a data analyst.Along the way, he worked in banking, scaled data teams at Pizza Hut, and now helps data leaders maximize the potential of their careers.Highlights

Learn all about how a data junkie uses data to solve the world's problems, one Power Query at a time.The latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Robin Hunt who shares with us an inspiring story of how she went from teaching Microsoft Outlook and Windows 95 to running her very own company, ThinkData, building groundbreaking training software and shaping national standards for data analytics!Highlights

Learn all about how a data nerd uses data to solve the world's problems, one pizza topping at a time. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris, a map nerd turned analytics pro whose journey through GIS, consulting, and public sector tech is nothing short of inspiring. Highlights: - How to work with spatial data - Finding needles in haystacks - Focusing on Scott Taylor's moto, 'Truth, before meaning' This is the first official episode of Season 3 and we are putting a new spin on the nerdy Fun Bits

Happy New Year!! Data Podcast for Nerds! brings you a very special episode, which is now a yearly tradition... In this episode, my dear friend Ramona C. Truta, M.Sc. joins the show to recap Season 2 and the random awesomeness that occurred for nerdnourishment in 2024. PLUS! We talk about a very important topic of why adaptability is one of the best skills for a data professional DOUBLE PLUS!! We get into some nerdy AI and privacy discussions

Have you ever heard of the Accountant Data Analyst?? If not, you'll definitely want to check out the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! We talked with Fabrice to learn about how his career in management accounting, which he calls the "Accountant Data Analyst" Fabrice enjoys the combination of data engineering, insights generation, and deep business performance analysis. Highlights

Learn all about how an animal welfare insights expert uses data to solve the world's problems, one dog bark at a time. In this episode, Michelle shares how she turned her love for research and statistics into a fulfilling career. Michelle says that cause-driven work will always be at the heart of what she does. Highlights

Learn all about how a board game connoisseur uses data to solve the world's problems, one game piece at a time. Ever feel stuck in the daily grind, pulling data into Excel, running manual processes, and thinking, “There has to be a better way”? We had an extremely fun discussion with Blake around how he created his own business by teaching himself how to automate everything. What made this the most fun episode was talking about strategic thinking by diving into the world of board games. Highlights

Learn all about how a healthcare analyst uses data to solve the world's problems, one workflow at a time. Ever wonder how a dental lab, a love for SQL, and a white noise machine can transform a career? In this episode, we got to talk with Thais Cooke about how leveraged her healthcare experience to turn herself into a data analyst on the spot! One Google search for "how to analyze data" later, and she discovered a whole new career path. Immediately after she wrote her first "SELECT *", she fell in love with SQL. She loves SQL and healthcare so much, she even has a LinkedIn Learning course! 'SQL for Healthcare Professionals' Highlights

This deep dive overview and description was created using NotebookLM, using the new Global Internal Audit Standards published January 9, 2024. This in-depth look at Standard 10.3 will be valuable for internal audit professionals, chief audit executives, and anyone interested in the role of technology in modern internal auditing. This overview provides a comprehensive overview of Standard 10.3, Technological Resources, from the new Global Internal Audit Standards. The overview explores the requirements for internal audit functions to utilize technology in their work, as well as the chief audit executive's responsibility to assess and pursue technological enhancements. Learn about the key considerations for implementing Standard 10.3, such as assessing the feasibility of new technologies, collaborating with other departments on shared systems, and securing funding for technology upgrades. The overview also examines examples of evidence that demonstrate conformance with the standard. ****** Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a digital nomad uses data to solve the world's problems, one spreadsheet at a time. If you're curious what life is like as a digital nomad, check out this episode! We got to chat with Jordan, who has been curious about how to tell computers what to do since age 8. His early love for programming led him to merge his background in business and coding to create powerful Excel workflows that streamline processes for clients. He even admits that many of his best ideas came to him in his dreams, talk about true dedication! Highlights ⚡ - How to build tools in your sleep - Different ways to run a business as a digital nomad - Advice on building a successful life with the skills you already have Jordan's energy and insights are inspiring

Learn all about how a former nurse uses data to solve the world's problems, one clinical outcome at a time. Have you ever thought about how many modalities of data exist in the healthcare industry? Joe stumbled into the world of data while working as a nurse. He talked about how he was able to explore these different types of data like written notes, voice recordings, and images to solve the most interesting problems you find in healthcare. Highlights - Handling healthcare data (PHI) - Building a portfolio to a promotion - Practicing for interviews and presentations - Data professionals are more create thank you might think We also played a game to determine if we were Right Brain or Left Brain. Play along and share your results! Where to find Joe LinkedIn ****** Data Career Strategy Program & Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Ever thought about how data can impact decisions in HR? In our latest episode, we talk with Dr. Serena Huang about her unique career journey, lessons learned from experimenting with data, and how she's on a mission to educate the world about data and AI! Highlights: - What is People Analytics and how it's changing talent decisions - What skills hiring managers are looking for in data analyst and data scientist candidates - How to increase your business acumen skills - Navigating the shifting world of job security and making your impact measurable You're definitely going to have to watch this episode til the very end! Where to find Serena LinkedIn Website LinkedIn Learning Courses Resources Thought leadership program application Forthcoming book The Inclusion Equation - Leveraging Data & AI for Organizational Diversity and Wellbeing, will be published early next year. Preorder ****** Data Career Strategy Program & Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Data Pioneer uses data to solve the world's problems, one data problem at a time. Imagine walking into your office, decked out in a bunny suit, watching robots running everywhere. Talk about working in the future!! Matt started his career as a chemical engineer and considers himself to be a data pioneer, always finding new and innovative ways to solve problems that have a real-world impact. He became fascinated with MLOps and the future of AI with LLMs. His goal is to make complex concepts easier to understand which he has done with his new book, LLMs in Production! Highlights from the episode: - Making the shift from chemical engineer, to data science, to MLOps - Laying the groundwork for others to follow and thrive in the field of data - Understanding the importance of a robust education system Don't miss this episode if you're curious about the future of AI, MLOps, and how to pioneer your own path into data science! Where to find Matt LinkedIn ****** Data Career Strategy Program & Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how an ex Cop uses data to solve the world's problems, one LinkedIn post at a time. If you're curious if sharing your learning journey is worth it... you should check out this episode! Cole started his career in law enforcement and then accidently fell into the world of data analytics after having to take over for someone while in a consulting role. After learning all about Excel and PowerBI, he got the itch for becoming even more technical. This sent him on a path to learning about a tool called Mage. While he was documenting his learning journey on LinkedIn to hold himself accountable, Mage reached out to him with a job in DevlRel!! So, if you're curious if sharing your learning journey is worth it... the answer is yes! More Highlights - Why learning DAX might be easier than learning Excel - The importance of communication skills in data - The power of documentation! Whether you're transitioning into data analytics or looking to refine your skills, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration! Where to find Cole LinkedIn ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program & Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how the Founder of The Data Freelance uses data to solve the world's problems, one data project at a time. If you're curious about freelancing in the data space and want to lean how to get clients, check this out! Dimitri is the founder of The Data Freelance, wrote a book, and loves to help out the data community. He tells us his story of how he transitioned from a job he didn't like very much... and became a successful freelancer. Highlights - How casinos use customer behavior for safety purposes - The most intersting marketing problems to solve - Tips on getting clients as a freelancer Tune in to hear more about how you can become more dangerous with data, find your passion, and stay motivated. Where to find Dimitri LinkedIn Data Freelancer Book Folowrz App ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Data Scientist uses data to solve the world's problems, one side project at a time. Ever wondered how data can transform every role you have, whether that be in academia, government, health, or even utilities? Eric LOVES side projects! He mentions this multiple times throughout this episode while also sharing how you can find data projects in your current job. Highlights - Using Salesforce data to create a dashboard - Using process data to make manual processes easier and faster - Using ChatGPT to suggest data projects tailored to your current job - Creating fun side projects like a ukulele tuner, DeskFit app, and even a cat-detecting sprinkler system! Don't miss out on learning how to leverage data in any role, find small impactful projects, and keep the fun in your work without burning out! Where to find Eric LinkedIn GitHub ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Freelancer uses data to solve the world's problems, one zombie dataset at a time. In the world of data analytics, finding innovative ways to keep your skills sharp and your projects engaging can be a challenge. Larry shares with us a refreshingly unique approach... Creating fake data sets! But wait, there's more... These fake data sets are themed around a fictional zombie company called "Bite-SiZe Munchies". This fun and creative method not only makes data more engaging but also helps solve real-world problems. Highlights - Practical applications of mock data - How to make data accessible and easy to understand - How to become and succeed as a Freelancer in the data space Listen in for all the tips Larry shares on how to make your data #ZombieEasy and #ZombieProof Where to find Larry LinkedIn YouTube Zombie Dataset #freelancing #googlesheets #chatgpt ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Data Scientist uses data to solve the world's problems, one personal project at a time. The power of problem-solving shapes your entire career journey! Avery shares his story on breaking into data from a background in chemical engineering. College isn't really about the degree you pursue, it's about learning how to tackle challenges head-on. Highlights: - Leveraging personal projects to help you - Staying motivated through community engagement - Learning through diverse sources to enrich your skill set You won't want to miss out on this one, it is packed full of project examples from running, dancing, and eating! Where to find Avery LinkedIn YouTube ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

In this very special episode of latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Live from the LinkedIn Learning office, two LinkedIn Learning Instructors talk all about the 'fun' parts of data. There's a delicate balance between collecting enough data for your analysis, but not too much where you violate people's confidentiality. But sometimes you have to collect personal and sensitive data. Especially if you are in the same line of work as Lily and conducting demographic analyses. In these cases, it's all about helping businesses make better equity decisions in the workplace while also protecting the data of individuals. Highlights: - Qualitative vs. Quantitative analytics - How discrimination sneaks into the workplace - Accounting for bias in machine learning models - How the human behavior system is involved in it all! Join this very special live episode as we explore the overlap of data security and DEI. Our Courses Protecting Data for Analysis and Machine Learning A Playbook to Achieve Equity Anywhere Where to find Lily LinkedIn Website ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Social Scientist uses data to solve the world's problems, one cup of coffee at a time. If you're able to forget about having to be perfect, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to talk about your passions and showing your credibility. Marijn shares with us all the best kept trade secrets in the data industry! Did you know that there is a correlation between coffee and data jobs? Other Highlights: - Learning about how you can apply random skills like RPA Orchestration and 3D printing for building home projects. - Getting philosophical about why you don't have to be a unicorn to get into data, you actually wanna be a pony. - Reviewing the Big Mac index and how the price of a Big Mac can be used for forecasting purposes. and my favorite part was nerding out a bit on GDPR, data privacy, and things to consider when building your models. Join us to learn more about these best kept trade secrets to help you find the best data job! Where to find Marijn LinkedIn ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a MLOps & AI Engineer uses data to solve the world's problems, one GenAI tool at a time. Two things to learn about the data field if you are new in your career: the details always matter and people are more impressed with your grit than your grind. In this episode, Mikiko shares with us her story on how she transitioned into data analytics from her job working at a hair salon! Highlights

Learn all about how a Hacker in Residence uses data to solve the world's problems, one model at a time. The hard truth about our wonderful world of data, nobody understands what deep learning is or how it works! In this episode, Harpreet shares with us what he does at Voxel51 as a Hacker in Residence along with some great tips about the deep end of artificial intelligence. Highlights

Learn all about how this exponential podcast host uses data to solve the world's problems, one athlete interview at a time. Ken's journey with podcasting has been one of the most impactful things he's done in his entire life and most recently set an ambitious goal to embark on the most complete study of excellence in sports ever created. In this episode, we are covering all the bases from unraveling the secrets of podcasting to sharing insights on the IKEA furniture assembly conundrum. Highlights

If your currently interested in learning a particular topic, say statistics, you MUST check out this episode. It's WAY more than just learning a topic, it's about HOW you are learning it! Josh created his YouTube Channel, StatQuest, as a way to publicly share his quest of learning more about statistics, machine learning, and AI I have learned so much from his way of teaching. He doesn't dumb down the material, he builds up your understanding so that you are smarter. It was an absolute pleasure to get to talk with him

Learn all about how a Customer Success & Analytics Specialist uses data to solve the world's problems, one fiction page at a time. Do you believe in being in the right place at the right time? Lauren made her way from healthcare into the data world and her biggest advice is that if you have an opportunity in front of you, TAKE IT! There isn't a linear path into data. There isn't even a linear path once you're working in data. One thing that was clear to Lauren, life as a data professional is a lot like the healthcare industry in that you get to help others

Learn all about how a Developer Advocate uses data to solve the world's problems, one programming language at a time. If you think that you have too much of a random background to break into data, you gotta listen to Alex's origin story! He has done basically everything under the sun before officially getting his dream data job with Dremio. Alex went from playing video games, practicing as a rockstar, owning a hobby store, learning just about every programming language out there, and everything in between. Quote: "I'm happy with the story I've had, but I'm always glad to continue making the story more fun" Highlights ✨ - How to level up your skills when you're grounded - Starting several business, all through networking - Using content creation as a means for learning Alex already gave his warning, join us for the ride, this episode is jam packed full of fun! Where to find Alex LinkedIn Substack Twitter Web Blog ****** MERCH!! Grab your ⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠ Data Career Strategy Program ⁠Book a call⁠ to learn more Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠buying me a broccoli⁠ (it fuels my creativity) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Specialized Technical Recruiter uses data to solve the world's problems, one baseball card statistic at a time. If you are one of many data job seekers out there that are stumped at how to solve the chicken and egg problem, check out this episode! Jack is currently building out a platform to help businesses build data teams by allowing candidates to show off their skills. I think I gave Jack a lightbulb moment by pointing out that his interest in baseball card statistics and IMDB movie pages could tie into his recruiting platform! I hope I convinced him of a new way people should structure their resumes

The Data Podcast for Nerds has the most epic intro music! ~ quoted by Elijah Butler, so it must be true!! Aside from the amazing theme song, if you are looking for resources to learn more about data, you MUST to tune in. There's even a special show-n-tell segment

Learn all about how a Chief Lemur Officer uses data to solve the world's problems, predicting one hip hop track at a time. If you are one of many that aren't sure what types of projects you should have in your project portfolio, you NEED to check out this episode. Warning, it's very meta... on multiple levels!! ⚠️ Nick spends most of his time these days writing SQL queries on his own data to understand how users are interacting with his website... which helps others learn to write SQL queries. FULL CIRCLE! The fact that Nick went from entertaining hip hop nerds to a entertaining data nerds is a story you don't want to miss out on Highlights: - Leveraging your passions to build data products - Building project portfolios that have more than one purpose - Focusing on the right way to solve problems during an interview Oh yea, and Nick used to work for Facebook... META!!!

If you have ever wondered how companies use social media effectively to market their products, we get an inside look into tech marketing with Elise on our latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Highlights ✨ - Social media posts get more interaction during the weekdays (not too much of a surprise) - The weekends are for fun and social media posts can follow that trend, even for tech companies! - ELI5 takes on a new meaning Bonus Both Elise and I have a dance background and nerd out a bit on how dancing and data are exactly the same!

If you have ever wondered what hiring managers are actually looking for when hiring candidates, we bust some myths with Lindsay on this very topic on the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! We explore

You've probably heard the term 'gamification' before, but did you know that you can use it to your advantage at work? On the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Tom and nerd out on how your desire for winning makes you a better problem solver. Fun Facts:

Ever wondered about the parallels between training for a marathon and honing your skills for a data career? In our latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Gaurav and dive deep into this intriguing comparison! Tune in to discover:

In this very special episode, my business coach, Katie McManus, and I talk about imposter syndrome. You know that nagging feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt? It somehow always finds a way to interrupt you the moment you're on the verge of something big, like transitioning into a new career path. This is a topic many of us can relate to and we often think that we need to overcome this so-called barrier. Let's actually explore trying to lean in and make Imposter Syndrome your friend! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how a Cybersecurity Specialist uses data to solve the world's problems, one SOC at a time. I love nerding out with cyber folks, the overlap of data and cyber is fascinating Nate shares his story with working as a consultant and experience with working in a SOC (security operations center). I found it most interesting that you can now work remotely in a SOC environment. If you're looking at fun and interesting data projects, Nate shares a few he's been working on in the cyber space. He also shares how he uses his data for personal projects like gardening. Who likes strawberries!?

It was really great chatting with Anthony and diving into the fun characteristics of data. He has a background in health and wellness and for fun, loves to track the productivity of his garden and chickens People problems are his favorite, specifically those that are related to the psychology of the workplace. But in order to solve these types of problems, you need to combine different data sets which involves a lot of manual work. A couple reality checks that Anthony shared were that data analytics has a humility aspect to it becuase you can't control everything. And also, we only change when things become painful enough and it is our responsibility as a data professional to highlight when a change is needed. Where to find Anthony: LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

Learn all about how an Event Data Wizard uses data to solve the world's problems, one event at a time. If you were ever curious about how companies analyze their user's journey, listen in! I had such a fun time nerding out on Event Data with Timo Dechau Timo says that the magic of event data is the sequence you can analyze

Learn all about how an AI Strategist uses data to solve the world's problems, one success formula at a time. I had such a fun conversation with one of the most inspiring women in AI, Sadie St. Lawrence We talked all about the success formula for breaking into tech It is important to note that no one really starts from ground zero, if you are changing careers Sadie believes that you probably have about half the skills you already need if you take the time to understand your skillsets For example, everyone uses communication at their jobs, so that is your starting point

Santona has a fascinating background, her experience taught her how to tell stories about early universe physics and the world we are in today She loves to solve problems that have not been solved before, and bonus points to those problems that require a whole new data set to be gathered A major takeaway she learned along her journey was that foundational skills remain the same no matter which problems you are trying to solve Part of the fun bits of the episode revealed some tips on what hiring managers are really looking for when interviewing candidates for data jobs SPOILER: it's not about your technical skills --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support

To celebrate Season 2, my good friend Ramona asked if she could interview me and talk about all the things I did in 2023 with nerdnourishment I was hesitant at first, not gonna lie, I actually don't really like talking about myself too much but when you own a company, you have to get used to that kind of stuff So I said YES!! Ramona did such a great job at hosting and had the best fun bits section we have had on the podcast yet

Learn all about how an Excel Wizard uses data to solve the world's problems, one Flash Fill feature at a time. David is on a mission to teach Excel in a fun and dynamic way He left his corporate gig to go full time as a YouTube teacher The best part about his teaching style, no fluff His brand is the Piggy Bank Accountant and sometimes he wears a pig hat, it is GREAT!! Check out this episode as David shares his passion for teaching Excel tips, tricks, tutorials, hacks, formulas & functions Stick around till the end to find out the best tip that saved him the most hours with Excel

Learn all about how a Financial Systems Implementer uses data to solve the world's problems, one automated process at a time. Richard's love for Excel, math, and automation came to him early as a child He is very eager to learn, so much that he turned himself into the teacher He hates seeing manual processes, and loves when he can show someone how to automate their job But don't let automation scare you Remember: AI's not going to replace you, someone using AI will probably replace you Stick around for the Fun Bits here as Richard shares how he is turning kids into future data professionals Aside from those that started crying on day 1, he loves to see them get into hyperfocus mode and build their first charts He describes teaching kids to be the most rewarding experience!!

Learn all about how a Consultant uses data to solve the world's problems, one trusted decision at a time. A lot of us know that working with spreadsheets can be really hard work. In this episode, Carlos gives a hilarious analogy of cleaning public bathrooms, ha! Carlos has always been a fan of Excel and loves to share all kinds of tips and tricks with the community The most shocking fact that he shared about Excel (shocking for some at least) was that there are companies out there making projections using only an Excel spreadsheeet which then is helping with all their business decisions

Learn all about how a Former Librarian uses data to solve the world's problems, one usage statistic at a time. This is an episode I have been wanting to have since I started this podcast in January

Learn all about how a People Analyst uses data to solve the world's problems, one sales call at a time. Sonali shares about why leaning transferable skills are the best way to get you into your next role. She takes us through her whole journey, which really hones in on leveraging networking as a strategy to get a career, but she also emphsizes how important research is before you jump into a particular job so you know what you are getting yourself into. BUT > don't do research to the point that you give yourself analysis paralysis

Learn all about how The Techno Optimist uses data to solve the world's problems, one data parody at a time. Have you experienced the transition from individual contributor to management or are maybe thinking about the transition one day? Tune into this episode and Dan and I share about our experiences with the transition, what to expect, and why it's so dang hard. In fact, according to research from CEB Global, 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months in their new role. Maybe that's because 85% of new managers do not get any training prior to becoming a manager!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnourishment/support