Meaningful Conversations with Stereotype Breakers

Networking is this big scary thing that a lot of us (especially the introverts) dread. However, it's extremely powerful for your career and can take you to the next level. So I've asked my guest, Nelo, for her networking tips and advice. We will talk about networking strategies for newbies, how to get over the fear of networking, how to keep your network warm and share some of our networking stories. Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Learn more about Nelo and follow her journey here: https://www.instagram.com/nelotechie/ https://nelo0ma.com/ Nelotechie is a Data Scientist with a Bachelors and Associates degree in computer science. She prides herself in being a self-taught programmer with over 5 years of professional working experience. She has worked with several fortune 500 companies in the United states and now works with a tech startup called Thrasio as an analyst engineer. She believes so much in data and the value it brings hence she likes to backup all her works with numbers. She strongly believes that Technology is the new gold and so she dedicates her time teaching her growing online community about tools and resources to help them successfully switch into tech and grow their new tech careers. She recently published a FREE guide on How to Transition Into Tech, get it here: https://nelo0ma.com/download-free-guide/ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Join our conversation with Naketa about the meaning behind the word "Selfish" and how we can re-frame it for ourselves. We also talk about building a self care routine that serves you, setting boundaries and the difference between being kind vs. being nice. This episode will be so good for your soul! Naketa Ren Thigpen is the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the  World for ultra-high net worth power couples and fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs striving to create deeper connection with  themselves and their forever lover so they can live in the space of  (and) to live fully.  After a successful career helping families push through trials caused  by trauma, lost confidence and communication challenges impacting intimacy within their relationships, Naketa Ren Thigpen, broke barriers  and glass ceilings when she decided to break-free from outdated  expectations and binding patriarchal definitions that limit the ability to  self-actualize.  Get Naketa's book, Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy: https://amzn.to/3zmm0h2 Follow Naketa on social media: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa/ https://www.youtube.com/naketathigpen Naketa's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3woWj9JRRfdY5libx1Ueco   Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Whether you're trying to negotiate your salary, a job offer - or anything else, confidence is key to your success, because it helps reinforce the fact that you know your worth. So here's a trick on how to increase your confidence even if you're an introvert like me. Get access to our canned responses document: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/canned-responses-doc-access   Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Let's demystify Web3, DeFi, NFTs, the Metaverse, DAOs - and other things around this confusing ecosystem. Sam explains all of these peaces of the puzzle so well that my brain did not hurt at all and I actually understood how these concepts fit together + how they are interrelated.  Samantha is an educator and marketer who specializes in crypto. She has taught over 2500 people blockchain fundamentals and has launched products for LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Chainalysis, and more. Her mission is to help people change their stories, whether they're an individual reshaping their finances or a breakthrough project wrestling with the right words.  The Blockhead is a beginner-friendly resource for all things crypto. It was created to break through tech jargon and help people learn about cryptocurrency with easy-to-understand language. It fast-tracks users through beginner, intermediate and advanced levels so they can feel confident navigating the Web3 world, from Bitcoin to NFTs to DAOs and more.  Explore the Blockhead and follow Sam there: https://www.theblockhead.com Checkout Sam's courses: https://www.theblockhead.com/courses The Blockhead Twitter: https://twitter.com/t_blockhead   Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Are executive coaches worth it? What does the process of working with an executive coach looks like? When should you get one? How can you find a good fit for you and your career growth needs? I've asked all of these questions to Kelly in our discussion of her experience of working with an executive coach for her professional growth and development. Kelly has spent her career in B2B IT and technology marketing roles and currently serves as director of marketing for a test and measurement company. She is naturally curious, strives to lead with empathy first, and believes in Wildcard Leadership—a theory that adding something radically atypical can bring new levels of innovation and creativity. Kelly lives in the tiny but lively state of Rhode Island with her husband, Dave, son, Jake (8), daughter, Brooke (6), and goofy Bernedoodle named Jerry. She loves to connect with new people - send her a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjsantos/ Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Let's talk about what it's like to work in tech with disabilities - and how we can make the workplace a more inclusive and accessible space. Join our interview with Meena Das, who advocates for people with disabilities in tech and helps them grow their careers in the industry. We will cover her own experience working with disabilities in technology, her advice for others going through similar challenges and for all of us - on how we can make the workplace more accommodating to people with disabilities. Join Meena's community, Working With Disabilities, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/431496164254403 Meenakshi ‘Meena' Das is a software engineer at Microsoft. Through her writing and speaking engagements, she has shared her accessibility expertise with several individuals and organizations on making society accessible to users with disabilities. She is the founder of ‘Working with Disabilities' support group for working professionals with disabilities which has over 2800+ members on social media. For her tech inclusion work, she was inducted into the National Susan M. Daniels National Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame. She is also a member of the Accessibility Leadership Committee of a non-profit organization named Disability:IN, and has been quoted by Forbes, CNET, Salon and ABC News for her views on disability inclusion in tech. Follow Meena on social media: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meena11/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/disabilitiesintech/ Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Tiffany has built a successful career in tech, but she wasn't always planning to do that - she has changed her career path back in the day, after studying fashion. Learn all about how she made the switch, the challenges that she has faced and what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again + advice for anyone who wants to grow their career in tech! Follow Tiffany here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TiffInTech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffintech/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffintech?lang=en Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

How does one start a career in blockchain or crypto space? The industry is currently booming, so I've interviewed Sam, the founder of The Blockhead - all about what jobs are out there, how to search and apply for roles and how to ramp up your knowledge of the technology if you have no background or previous experience in it. Explore the Blockhead and follow Sam there: https://www.theblockhead.com Checkout Sam's courses: https://www.theblockhead.com/courses The Blockhead Twitter: https://twitter.com/t_blockhead Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

​Mayuko and I discussed the hustle culture, her go-to time management strategies and how she intentionally chooses which projects to work on. Follow Mayuko on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hellomayuko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomayuko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellomayuko Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hellomayuko Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

As a shy introvert, I have had to build my public speaking skills and confidence from scratch. In fact, one of my jobs involved training other people on their presentation skills - so if you struggle with confidence when it comes to public speaking, this episode is for you. I will give you my go-to techniques and tips for speaking with confidence in meetings, presentations - and any other type of event. You will learn how to look more confident, control your voice and focus on the material at hand - building your confidence when speaking in meetings or presenting and improving your communication skills. Build confidence with affirmations: Self-Worth Strengthening Affirmations and Gratitude Prompts - https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/self-worth-strengthening-affirmations-and-gratitude-prompts/ Affirmations for Cultivating a Growth Mindset - https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/affirmations-for-cultivating-growth-mindset Build Confidence Learning How to Code​ - https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/build-confidence-learning-to-code The Ted Talk that I've mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2MR5XbJtXU&t Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

We all know that it's a good practice to ask the interviewer some questions at the end of a job interview. But which ones should you ask? Let's go through a list of some powerful ones that will help you understand whether this role and/or company are a good fit for you. Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsYzP5nt6Y2YpR0SZesxyAaOv9tGYwZoZ Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Are you too old to get into tech or start learning how to code? I've interviewed 3 people who changed their careers, switching into tech later on in life - on their experiences transitioning into the field and learning technical skills.  Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A-87GFaXY0Y Follow Lucie's journey: https://www.instagram.com/luciecodes Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Imposter syndrome will never fully go away - but we can learn how to manage and discredit that voice of self-doubt in our heads. Here are 3 books that will help you understand imposter syndrome and it's roots, identify when it hijacks your brain and learn to to deal with it.  How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome at Work: https://youtu.be/magt3Cb2bYc Affirmations for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/affirmations-for-cultivating-growth-mindset/   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Tech is a unique industry because you can be completely self-taught. The information is out there and it's up to you to make the most of it. I've interviewed 3 self taught coders about their journeys learning how to code from zero, study strategies and tips for anyone who is thinking about entering this world. Thank you, Nada, Nicole and Maria for taking part in this video and sharing your stories! Follow the journey of these amazing ladies on social media: Nada: https://www.instagram.com/n475u/ https://twitter.com/RifkiNada Nicole: website: https://nicolegeorge.com.au/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/msnicolegeorge/ Twitter: @msnicolegeroge_ Maria: https://www.instagram.com/maria.pantsiou/ Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/newsletter   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

If you feel like a fraud or an imposter, you're definitely not alone. According to statistics, 70% of us experience it. So in this episode, we will discuss what is imposter syndrome, why and who experiences it - and how to overcome the feeling that you're an impostor or a fraud. Affirmations for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/affirmations-for-cultivating-growth-mindset/ Listen to this podcast on the podcasting platform of your choice: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/podcast   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Changing careers is scary - especially when you don't have any experience in the new field or industry. So many questions come to mind: how do I learn the skills/knowledge/expertise? How do I establish myself as an expert? How can I build a personal brand, network, use my previous background, make my CV stand out, etc.? I sat down with my dear friend Mona, who has changed careers a couple of times now - to learn more about her thinking process and strategy. Mona is a venture capital investor focused on blockchain technology. She is an experienced business development professional with a demonstrated history of working in both corporate and start-up environments (Fintech, Edtech, Foodtech), having graduated with an MBA from INSEAD. Skilled in go-to-market strategy, strategic management, sales, marketing strategy, fundraising, business building and venture capital. Read Mona's blog: https://m-tiesler.medium.com   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Stop the scroll and learn how to stop the unhealthy habit of comparing yourself to others - and instead compete with previous versions of yourself. Comparing yourself to others on social media will not motivate you or help your growth, so stop doing it. Here's how to!   Join the Leadership Offsite Club: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/leadership-offisite-club   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

What variables are important to one's career growth in tech? Should your manager help you with it? And how do you start a conversation about your career growth with your manager in the first place? Join Rachelle and me as we dive into that topic talking about careers in tech, career growth, relationships with your managers, finding allies, growing your skills, and figuring out your career priorities. Rachelle is passionate about being multifaceted and following numerous interests. She is a yoga teacher, software engineer, content creator, board game designer, and outdoor enthusiast! She is passionate about increasing the number of women in STEM fields and aims to help working professional women prevent burnout, achieve work-life harmony, and feel empowered in all aspects of life! Learn more about Rachelle here: https://www.rachellepulver.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachellepulver/ Our other conversation with Rachelle: https://youtu.be/ZSaKjBHH-jE   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Moving to a different country for work is a whole process: from figuring out where to move, finding a job, getting a work visa - to the actual logistics of the move. This interview will answer your questions on the topic of how to do your research when looking for a job abroad, what to look for in a job overseas, getting work visas, figuring out your taxes abroad - and many more when it comes to moving and working overseas. About my guest, Alina: Alina lived and worked in 7 countries in both big tech companies like Google and startups in education and recruitment. She moved from business to tech and helped other people to do that. Ask her about international careers in tech in her channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlPJ5p0Ingap8uk82ZFMdA   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

You got promoted to a manager - what now? How do you navigate this new role, responsibilities, relationships, and everything else that comes with the title? Emily Tsitrian has been there, done that, and wrote a book about it - a funny, sassy, smart, and relatable management companion for millennials taking their first steps into the management world. We will discuss all things what to do on your first day as a new manager - and first steps for new managers, tips for new managers, how to be a great manager, how to be a good leader, mistakes to avoid for first-time managers, how to navigate work relationships as a new manager - etc. Did I pack enough keywords in here? Haha, your girl is trying a new strategy ;) About Emily: Emily Tsitrian is a passionate manager, an innovative public speaker, and a brilliant author who has made it her mission to give up-and-coming leaders encouragement as they begin their management journeys in the corporate world. Coming from humble business beginnings herself, she talks to fellow leaders about her own journey - her ups and downs, her toughest learned lessons, and her proudest triumphs - to let other managers know that they aren't alone on this new path, and they can rely on her for some wise, unconventional, and very real guidance. Get Emily's book, Make Me The Boss: https://amzn.to/3prBt9z Learn more about Emily here: https://emilytsitrian.com/ Emily's Podcast: https://emilytsitrian.com/podcasts/ Our IGTV interview with Emily: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZzpQ9gpyug/  Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Books are awesome - and here are some of my favorite, impactful books that have changed my life and perception of this world. Add these to your reading list for 2022! The books (affiliate links): Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3tZNh6j Winning the Brain Game by Matthew May - https://amzn.to/3IjOdWQ The Coaching Habit: by Michael Bungay Stanier - https://amzn.to/3FFvZNS How to Talk to Anyone by Leil Lowndes - https://amzn.to/3GLMr0n Essentialism by Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3GOUF7Q Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt - https://amzn.to/3GHbl17 Mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck - https://amzn.to/3qJCD1c Bringing Up the Boss by Rachel Pacheco - https://amzn.to/3nFpiW0 I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/3fEecw1 Unf*ck Your Boundaries by Dr. Faith G. Harper - https://amzn.to/3GN1LtL The Power of a Positive No by William Ury - https://amzn.to/3fErOHA  

We often know what we don't want in life - which is one part of the puzzle. But what about what we do want? In order to create that ideal or perfect life, we have to be intentional about it. This exercise will help you do just that - visualize your perfect day and understand what you can do to achieve it. It might be more attainable than you think! How to Make Difficult Career Decisions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e71qvgsW8oM&t Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Navigating your career can be daunting: so many choices to make and everybody has an opinion on something. But how do you make a decision that's right for you? A decision that will lead you to a fulfilling career and life - and that makes sense in the long-term? Listen to this episode for the step-by-step process! Related YouTube videos: How to do Salary Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45c_2UE7ZKs&t What Job is Right for You? How to Research Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6VhukxwVZ0&t How to Tell If You Are Getting Paid Enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iljlE2VgTGc&t  Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

If you're paid below the market rate - or if you're a top performer / if your responsibilities have changed from the original job description - it's time to ask for a raise. Here's a step-by-step process on how to ask for a raise at your current company. Ramit Sethi's blog posts: How to Negotiate a raise with ANY job (+ exact scripts) https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/salary-negotiation/ Ultimate Guide to Getting a Raise & Boosting Your Salary https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/guides/ultimate-guide-to-asking-for-a-raise-and-negotiating-salary/   Salary Research Tools: https://youtu.be/45c_2UE7ZKs Get a Confidence Boost while Job Searching from Rachelle Pulver: https://youtu.be/ZSaKjBHH-jE

Our habits are what we default to 45% of the time. So in order to achieve the results we want, we need to be intentional about creating better habits in our life - and removing the bad habits. Luckily there are ways to hack your brain in order to be smart about that process. Let's talk about my favorite topic of habit hacking! Get our Habit Formation Worksheet: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/build-habits-that-stick/ Related content: How You Can Build Habits That Stick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gDBp5YQWcI&t Daily Habits of Successful People in Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1yHM2ZLFh4&t 10 Self Love Habits that Changed My Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN2Qi3LxCe4&t 7 Small Habits That Will Make You Happier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCAr3w7Lfps&t Why New Year's Resolutions Fail and What to Do Instead: https://youtu.be/0Tlw-WE9_yM 

Maternity or Parental leave policy shouldn't be seen as a benefit - it's a necessity for companies who treat their employees as humans with lives. Unfortunately, it can still be overlooked, especially in the US. My guest today, Ashly Stewart, has successfully created a policy at her company from zero - so I've asked her a few questions about that process and her recommendations for others who want to do the same. Ashly Stewart dreamed of being either a college professor or a manuscript editor at a big publishing house. Thankfully, reality has allowed her to do a little bit of everything with writing and editing over the past 10 years. She's been an Adjunct Instructor teaching English, a Copywriter in tech, a Creative Director in Healthcare, and a few other fun roles. She publishes poetry and lifestyle articles, and while she continues to dig deep for the discipline needed for novel-writing, she entertains herself with dance-offs with her boys (husband, 3-month old, and puppy), fried chicken, and 90's R&B. Follow and connect with Ashly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashstew7/ Twitter: @StageAshly Personal website: https://ashlystage.wixsite.com/prowebsite   Let me know if you have any ideas/comments! ✨

80% of New Year's Resolutions fail by February 1st (in the US). While there are many reasons why that number is so high, we won't get into too much detail there. We want to make your goals for the New Year a reality, so in this episode, we will focus on the actionable stuff: what can you do to create systems and habits to achieve your goals. Let's do this! Related content: How You Can Build Habits That Stick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gDBp5YQWcI&t Daily Habits of Successful People in Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1yHM2ZLFh4&t 10 Self Love Habits that Changed My Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN2Qi3LxCe4&t 7 Small Habits That Will Make You Happier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCAr3w7Lfps&t  Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Wrapping up the year with a video filled with the lessons I've learned from 2021. A lot of personal + professional growth and development has happened this year and I feel like I have seriously leveled up. So here are the biggest 5 learnings I've made this year! What have been your learnings from this crazy pandemic year? Let us know by tagging us in your post on social media! ✨

Finding your purpose and following your passion is easier said than done. Our guest today knows it from first-hand experience. So let's talk about creating a uniquely fulfilling career and finding your place in the STEM ecosystem. Meet Prasha Dutra, a Women in STEM Coach, TEDx speaker, and die-hard F.R.I.E.N.D.S fan. Prasha helps women in STEM to believe in themselves so they can take their next steps with confidence. With over 15 years of being in the STEM ecosystem, Prasha brings expertise, step by step growth techniques, and a fresh perspective to the table for her community & coaching clients, spanning from finding clarity in their careers, to finding time for their families and dreams, and getting connected with relatable role models. Learn more about Prasha and follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/prashadutra/   Let us know if you have any ideas/comments by tagging us on social media! ✨

Self-Worth Strengthening AffirmationsTechnology is one of those industries where you need to be constantly updating your current knowledge and building new skills. So how does one do that efficiently? In this episode, we will walk through a system that will help you optimize your process of rapid skill acquisition.   Free Downloadables for you: Affirmations for Cultivating a Growth Mindset: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/affirmations-growth-mindset Affirmations for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/affirmations-for-imposter-syndrome Build Confidence Learning How to Code​: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/build-confidence-learning-to-code Self-Worth Strengthening Affirmations: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/self-worth-strengthening

Technology has disrupted career paths - and now you can use your background and skills to create something completely unique and non-traditional. My guest today, Dr. Sarah Habibi is the perfect example of that - she is building her own company in science communication and is constantly discovering new career opportunities that open up for her! Dr. Sarah Habibi, PhD (she/her) is a molecular biologist, science communicator, and digital content creator. She is a popular TikTok scientist, with over 130,000 followers. You can follow her on TikTok and Instagram @science.bae. Learn more about Dr. Sarah Habibi and follow her on social media: https://www.sarahhabibi.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@science.bae https://www.instagram.com/science.bae/

Are you being fairly compensated? Let me take you through the steps that will help you figure out whether you're being paid a market rate for your job, experience, skills, and location. Join our Salary Database, the Get Paid Equally Project, by filling out this form with your salary data: https://forms.gle/UjfmEsPCRuiUycpo6 Salary Research Tools video: https://youtu.be/45c_2UE7ZKs

My framework on how to approach career goal setting and planning for the upcoming years, both: long-term and short-term goals - which should flow one out of the other. This technique helps you create sustainable goals that account for the uncertainty and unpredictability of the world we live in these days! Get my career goal planning template here: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/career-goals-framework

Social media has made sharing information about our lives so easy and natural. However, could we be oversharing and putting ourselves at risk by exposing our PII (Personal Identifiable Information)? Listen to our conversation with Caroline to see how you can stay safe online and protect your privacy. Caroline Hsu is a technologist and ethicist who investigates how identity shapes online experiences. She cares deeply about how these experiences can move people to co-create a more socially responsible, human-centered future of technology. Her experience spans sales engineering and solution architecture for Fortune 500 clients and she holds a degree in philosophy from Bryn Mawr College, with additional studies in economics and tech ethics. Caroline is co-founder of Cyber Collective, which empowers people to think critically about their relationship with the internet while helping them become more private and secure online. Learn more about Caroline and her work: https://www.carolineh.su/ Check out and follow Cyber Collective: Website - https://www.cybercollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cybercollectiveorg/ Join our Cybersecurity Challenge to take improve your safety online in 4 simple steps: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/cybersecurity-challenge

We all know it, but until it properly sinks in, we don't act. It's much easier to take the victim route, waiting for things to happen to us - and much harder to take control over your life and dreams. But it is your life and it's your responsibility to make things happen. So take control over your reality!   Use this guide to hack your habits and build new ones on top of the old ones: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/build-habits-that-stick

Limiting beliefs are unavoidable, everyone has them in some shape or form. We may not realize it though, so that's why talking about them is important - it helps us recognize those patterns in ourselves. Can't wait for you to listen to our interview with Aida about limiting beliefs and entrepreneurship! Connect with Aida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidakandil/ Learn more about MyTindy: https://mytindy.com/ Follow MyTindy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytindy/ More about Aida: Aida Kandil is a serial Moroccan entrepreneur who is very passionate about supporting her country, so after studying in Canada, she decided to go back and make an impact in a vital sector: handicrafts. MyTindy.com was born in 2019 to empower handcrafters in Morocco to connect and sell to an international audience, with the vision to expand to the entire MENA region. It supports them in their digital transition and allows them to promote their business internationally. MyTindy supports them by providing training and taking care of the logistics for their vendors. The marketplace has already onboarded more than 250 artisans that have sold products in over 35 countries.

Manifestation is somewhat of an unconventional approach to job search - at least for now. Well, it worked for Rachelle! Listen to our conversation to learn more about that + Rachelle's experience and thoughts on building that confidence muscle. Rachelle is passionate about being multifaceted and following numerous interests. She is a yoga teacher, software engineer, content creator, board game designer, and outdoor enthusiast! She is passionate about increasing the number of women in STEM fields and aims to help working professional women prevent burnout, achieve work-life harmony, and feel empowered in all aspects of life! Learn more about Rachelle here: https://www.rachellepulver.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachellepulver/ Subscribe to the Meaningful Conversations podcast here: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/podcast  

Brainstorming is great, but with the way our brain works, that idea generation process can be flawed - and we might come up with solutions that aren't optimal. Introducing Framestorming, which has been a game-changing tool for problem-solving - at least for me. Winning the Brain Game (book): https://amzn.to/3G4XDVK Subscribe to the Meaningful Conversations Podcast on the Podcasting platform of your choice: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/podcast

Let's talk about personal branding because that can be an overwhelming topic. Where does one start? How can you do it all? Behind the scenes vs. Curation?   I've chatted to Kelly Brito, the mastermind behind the Stereotype Breakers' new brand identity on the topic and asked her some of the most burning questions about building a powerful, intentional personal brand.   Kelly started her business because her love for coding and web development, back in the MySpace and AOL days. While her clients came to her asking for a custom website, they had no logo, no choice of colors or fonts... They had no brand! And they actually assumed branding came with web design. This led Kelly to specialize in brand identity design, and then branding strategy, to better serve her audience, while educating them on what branding truly means.   In 2021, as the meaning of branding is once again lost in the internet noise, Kelly started Branding With Purpose. A design studio, a podcast, a course, and a branding movement!, where the mission is to educate and empower women who want to build a heartfelt brand that supports their unique positioning in the market.   Learn more about Kelly and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/heykellybrito/ https://kellybrito.com/

Jenny shares her learnings through life's ups and downs. Including incredible advice for anyone going through tough times.  Jenny is a Software Engineer, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, and a simply wonderful human. You may know her as Codenbyte on Instagram already :) Learn more about her story from our conversation! Follow Jenny on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codenbyte/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZu6E2lJf9bZ2ff80sZRcWg  

We all have dreams, ambitions and we know we have a lot of potential. What's stopping us from achieving it? From being our best selves? Most of the time it's our fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection - and even the fear of our own success. Let's unpack that and look at how you can overcome it. Watch the video of this episode on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdRbKZ494DfZ4zeX19rICw This is a solo show with your host, Masha Zvereva, the founder of Stereotype Breakers. Learn more about our community and join the movement here: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Blog: https://www.stereotypebreakers.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdRbKZ494DfZ4zeX19rICw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereotypebreakers/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stereotypebreakers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stereotypebreakers Twitter: https://twitter.com/StereotypeBrks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stereotypebreakers/