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Raw and relatable convos for the unapologetic techie and tech newbie. Tech Coach, Scrum Master and Host Forever GeNella delivers advice and stories for the everyday folk looking to invest and make the jump into tech. Support this podcast: https://anchor.f

Forever GeNella


    • Nov 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
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    S4 EP10: Retro Explained / Bye Tech Missfits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 24:55


    Awwww, it's bittersweet to close out this season with a “goodbye” but things are moving fast in my content creating world and YouTube is the place for me. This year has been so fulfilling giving you so much value through this podcast but ya girl is on YouTube breaking the standard. Same content, better quality and more interaction so meet me there and let's keep this relationship going! Xoxoxo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP9: Sprint Review Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 18:23


    Another ceremony that's important to show off your teams hard work! Don't forget to do it like me! #oops Learn More: www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP8: Sprint Planning Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 16:06


    Bloop! More tea on how it works in my world of being a Scrum Master! Learn More at: www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP7: Refinement Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 18:10


    Scrum Ceremonies! The best part about being a scrum master! :) Enjoy my real and raw break down of a ceremony some may over look. Learn More at: www.techmissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP6: Daily Stand Up Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 16:42


    So for the rest of the season I'll be explaining each scrum ceremony based off my experience. ;) Let me know if this helped! Learn more at: wWe.TechMissfits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP5: A Developers Perspective Of A Scrum Master with KD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 54:58


    I can only tell you so much about what a scrum master does, the meat and potatoes of what we do and how we can do it come from a developers perspective. My girl KD ( @GlamTechy ), a systems engineer, came thru with the gems! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP4: Tech Influences Everything, Even The Media with Travis Cummings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 47:11


    Digital Media and Tech are two different things, in fact on influences the other. In this episode my media brother Travis (@traviscnews) dives into the topics of media, how the newsroom works, fighting time with viral stories and the hustle to get the bag. Learn more at www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP3: Scrum Master Fight Or Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 16:59


    We've all been ready to run from something but running from job to job may not all be what it seems when your in that mode. RELAX! Learn more: www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP2: Cyber Secure The Bag with Technically Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 56:37


    Data is the new water and with that being said the industry needs more folk to help protect it. Cyber is the answer and my girl @technically__rose is kicking down all the cyber gems that we need to know! Learn more at: Www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S4 EP1: Scrum Masters & Release Train Engineers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 17:12


    Welcome to a new season! In this episode I catch you up and tell a quick story about how having a team of Release Train Engineers has made my job easier. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S3 EP10: It's My Birthday & I Thank God For Tech!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 16:14


    Wow! I'm 30 and I'd never think if be in the role, living my best life and sharing love and my knowledge with all of you. Such a blessing! Thanks for rocking out with me Missfits! Learn more at: www.TechMissfist.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S3 EP9: STEAM Not STEM, Teaching Tech To The Kids with Andrea Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 40:12


    This is for the folks with kids or the teachers looking to pivot.

    S3 EP8: Certifications & Upskilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 21:20


    The grind don't stop! In the episode I talk about the importance of upskilling and a special formula to finding your niche. Learn more at www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S3 EP7: What's Operations Management? with Monique Levy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 65:01


    And we ain't talking operation surgery!

    S3 EP6: The Tools That Have Helped My Tech Career (A Mini Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 15:01


    In this minisode, I dive straight into the tools and software that I've use over the course of my tech journey. Learn more at: www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S3 EP5: Give Yourself Flowers & Vanilla Bean Candles with Maureen Enoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 51:38


    The title is random but I promise this episode will make you feel as good and fuzzy as flowers and candles.

    S3 EP4: TECH NEWS | Is Apple Enabling Toxic Behavior?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 15:31


    Ok, the new IOS16 update is amongst us Apple IPhone users and it's already causing commotion.

    S3 EP3: God Fearing, Black & Agile with Nimi Bello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 74:12


    This was the episode to take you to that next level in Agile! You wanna make the bag and scale? Well my girl Nimi B (@agilebae), Principle Agile Consultant, hit this one out the park. It's important to continuously learn and have that growth mindset especially in a corporate environment. Let's live and breathe agile! Okurrr. ⭐️ Tap into the Agile and Brunch event coming to ATL Juneat www.agileandbrunch.com Learn more about this podcast and cop merch at www.TechMissfits.com

    S3 EP2: Lay Off Vs Lay Up, Let Tech Skills Pivot Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 22:57


    In this episode I encourage you to make sure the skills you acquire are setting you up for life! Don't look for a job forever!

    S3 EP1: Remote Work Is Non Negotiable, Period.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 24:20


    Working remote has become one of my non negotiable. It's a must for someone creative like me who can't sit at a desk all day. Dive into this episode where I talk about the difference styles of working from home and how you can leverage it in your interviews. Learn more at www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S2 EP10: The Scrum Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 25:22


    In this episode I touch on how you can apply scrum to your job hunting process, as well as the sum up of season 2 and what's to come for season 3. :) If you listen til the end you'll get the instructions to a secret giveaway.

    S2 EP9: Bootcamp Luxuries with Danni Patton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 49:08


    Bootcamps and free coding programs with def give you a start in the tech industry, Danni and so are proof it's possible! In this episode we chat about our journeys from the class room to luxury. Hit Dani up on her LinkedIn to connect @Danielle Patton

    S2 E8: GRATITUDE For Tech! (A Mini Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 11:54


    Let's take a break from the hustle to be the best. Let's take a moment to have gratitude for coming this far. You stuff your brain all day with trainings, YouTube videos, and emails, but this episode is to tell yourself to take a break! The world is hard. Wanting the luxury of everything is not easy and the only way it gets east is to have gratitude for the moment. Enjoy! MUST I ADD THIS EPISODE WAS 11 mins and 11 seconds on accident! The universe don't lie!

    S2 EP7: Becoming A Scrum Master With No Experience with Rocki H.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 55:31


    Here's the episode all of you have been waiting on! Scrum Masters, Agile Coach and Project/Product Managers are hot jobs right now. They all ask for little to no technical background and most of you feel like it's a fantasy to obtain these job without experience and so promise it's not. My friend and mentor Rocki H. joins me in this episode to talk about how she went from social work to agile coach into the matter of three years.

    S2 EP6: 6-Figure Salaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 20:50


    Everybody wants the bag but will fumble because they don't know capitalism. I'm this episode I break down what 6-figure salaries really get you in the world of tech. Learn more at TechMissfits.com ⭐️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S2 EP5: Dealing With Denial From A Tech Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 34:54


    Ok! Everyone gets denied. Doesn't matter where you are in you are in your journey. In this episode I talk about how you can keep from getting this bad news and my most recent denial experience.

    S2 EP4: The World Of Non Technical Roles with Jeneba Wint

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 72:43


    Are you #TeamNoCode like us? You don't have to code to work in tech. In fact I'm the episode we discuss a vast amount of roles out there, what skill sets they ask for and how there are more non technical roles than hard tech roles out there! My guest Jeneba (@jentalkstech) a product context strategist, operations guru and Afro technologist helped break down the non technical roles possibilities. Learn more at: www.TechMissfits.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S2 EP3: Imposter Syndrome Is A Hoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 22:39


    Imposter Syndrome will have you feeling dusty! But it's ok we all go through it. In this episode I talk about what it is, the times I've gone through it and how to get over it. :) Visit https://techmissfits.com/ for more. ⭐️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S2 EP2: From Street Code To App Code with Edward Thornton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 48:08


    Black Men In Tech are the shit! In this episode, software developer and entrepreneur, Edward Thornton (@streetgenuis) chops it up about letting his love for tech take him international and to Alexa voice app developer status.

    S2 EP1: Pick Your Mentors Wisely!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 25:18


    Every field has its clout chasers! Oop! In this episode I give it to you straight no chaser on how to identify people who are actually willing to help you succeed in this space vs just wanting to LOOK like they are. In addition, I give some tough love to the folks that should open up to help, when helping the community.

    S1 EP10: Build Your Brand And Stand On It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 24:41


    TechMissfits.com is launching Jan 18th and I can't wait for you to see what's dropping.

    S1 EP9: How To Get A Tech Job In 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 26:47


    Ok Missfits, these gems are the ones I have a fee for but I know a lot of your are here because your looking for that tech job guidance. So in this episode I break down step by step the things you need to do to bag that tech career this year. STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP: 8 My Journey Into The Metaverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 26:46


    In this episode I dive into my process of buying an Meta Quest 2 / Oculus and my detailed journey of getting set up in the Metaverse as Meta Missfit! :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP7: Let's Talk Startups & Diversity with Jonaie Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 55:12


    We can have startups, investors and capital in the tech space too! CEO & Founder Jonaie (@jonaie.j), of pet tech startup Interplay joins me to discuss the process of getting started, pitching your product, diversity in the space and winning Afro Techs' Young Founders pitching competition. Connect with her and support the amazing product at www.gointerplay.com STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP6: A Tech 9-5 vs A Tech Business with Tashara Earl

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 52:29


    One thing about this field is the possibilities are endless! When working your way into the space remember all the options. My guest Tashara (@tashara_n_tech) dives into her journey of starting a tech business with no prior tech experience! Contact her at: shadesofcolor21@gmail.com  STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP5: Crypto But I'm Not A Crip Tho with Janice Isable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 40:32


    Crypto, NFT's, Blockchain oh my! Janice (@mrsvirgo314) with JAM Consulting breaks down the crypto game in a way your great grandma would understand. Let's get into why it's important to start thinking about those digital investments now! Get in touch and book a session with Janice at: jamconsultantstl.com  STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP4: Let's Get This Metaverse Coin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 23:16


    It's time to tap into some new tings before they get old. Here's my break down of the MetaVerse, Web 3.0 and how you can prepare. STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP3: You Want Fame Or The Bag?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 19:44


    In this episode I talk about my struggle of letting go of radio to pursue tech. Chile, let's just say I'm proud of me. STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP2: You Don't Have To Be A Nerd!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:30


    Whew! This is for the artsy, non conventional folks who are making their mark in tech. In this episode, I tell a super detailed story of how I went from cosmetologist, to radio personality to scrum master. STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

    S1 EP1: Hey Missfits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 4:19


    Oooo, real recognize real and that's why your here, ok! In this introduction episode I lay down the vibe and topics we shall get into going forward, as well as a brief intro to who I am. STAY CONNECTED: Podcast Instagram: @Tech.Missfits Host Instagram: @ForeverGeNella Host Twitter: @ForeverGeNella Host Facebook: @ForeverGeNella Subscribe to my YouTube for more tech educational content: https://youtube.com/channel/UCNaL071-yEbQLR8s2Ss4zYA Book a coaching call: https://calendly.com/forevergenella --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/techmissfits/support

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