Technically 200

Technically 200: How Exposure, Opportunity & Mentorship Changes Lives In this episode, Code2College Vision 2024 Legacy Kylie Phillips joins us for an inspiring conversation. Kylie shares her internship experiences at Kasasa and VMware as a high schooler, what has inspired her to dream big, and why she believes the future is so promising. If you're looking to be moved or renew your hope for the future - this is the episode for you!

Technically 200: How a Vision 2024 Legacy Found Her STEM Path Our first surprise of the season - one of our accomplished Vision 2024 Legacies! In this episode, St. Edward's University freshman Aubrey Van Zandt fills us in on her transition from software engineering to Biochemistry, making the Dean's List her first semester - and more!

Technically 200: Finding Community at a Tech Giant In our first episode of season six, we spoke with Stanford and Wharton alumna Jeanine Henry. One of the few Black women to hold a leadership position at Meta in the late 2000s, Jeanine is now the Director of New Products. In our conversation, Jeanine elaborates on her role at the tech giant, the elements that played a critical role in her success and her commitment to supporting other people of color at Meta.

Technically 200: Marketing Analytics in the Travel Industry In this episode we're talking with Danielle Johns, Marketing Analytics Manager at Expedia Group about the importance of marketing analytics in the travel industry. Tune in to hear more about example of marketing analytics in the travel industry, how it contributes to the overall success of an organization, and about how marketing analytics plays a role in Danielle's success as the global growth chair of BEAM (Black Expedia Allied Movement). #marketinganalytics #WomenInSTEM #travelindustry #BlackWomeninSTEM#organizationalgrowth

Technically 200: Becoming the First Latinx CEO to Raise a Million Dollars in Equity Crowdfunding In this episode we're talking with Max Tuchman, CEO and Co-Founder of Caribu about being the first Latinx founder, male or female, to raise over one million dollars in equity crowdfunding. Tune in to hear more about what inspired Max to create Caribu, the importance of equity crowdfunding for BIPOC, and some of the alternative sources of capital she used to raise funding for her business. #equitycrowdfunding #WomenInSTEM #Finance #venturecapital #LatinaInSTEM #caribu

Technically 200 Throw Back Thursday: Latinas in STEM Claudia Varela This week, in honor of graduation season, we're throwing it back to an amazing episode with previous host Matt Stephenson and Claudia Varela, Ph.D Candidate in the Harvard-MIT Program of Health Sciences and Technology.  In this week's episode we get to hear Claudia's story as she shares how she juggled immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager, pursuing higher education focused on a STEM career, and maintaining her passion for dance through the adversity and rigor of it all. 

Technically 200: The Importance of Debt- Financing for Small Businesses In this episode we're talking with Natalie Garcia, Managing Director at Deerpath about investment management and the importance of debt-financing for small and medium sized businesses. Tune in to hear more about what debt-financing is, equity, and the work that Natalie does at Deerpath.#Web3 #WomenInSTEM #Finance #Investmentmanagement #LatinaInSTEM

"What is Web3?" Series: NFTs in the Luxury Retail Space In this episode we're talking with Ingrid Rogier, Luxury Consultant at INCLux, about how NFTs are breaking into the luxury retail space! Tune in to hear more about Ingrids work with some of the biggest names in luxury retail, how NFTs are not just digital art, and the future of NFTs in luxury. #Web3 #BlackWomenInSTEM #INCLux #NFTS #LuxuryConsulting #WomeninSTEM

Black Women in Tech Feature: Shannon Davis In this episode we're talking with Shannon Davis, Senior Program Manager at Expedia Group, about UI/UX, risk management, and about what program management looks like at Expedia. Tune in to hear Shannon's story, her transition from Kinesiology to Tech, and how she believes her field could work to be more inclusive to BIPOC individuals. #SeniorProgramManager #BlackWomenInSTEM #Expedia #WomeninSTEM

"What is Web3?" Series: Changing Banking for the Unbanked In this episode we're talking with Carla Franklin, Senior Program Manager - Corporate Strategy at Amazon about how Web3 is diversifying banking, especially for the unbanked. Tune in to hear more about how Web3 is contributing to the pivot to virtual living, diversifying banking, and about Carla's hard work with cyber security at the start of Web 2.0. #Web3 #BlackWomenInSTEM #CarlinSolution #Banking #WomeninSTEM

"What is Web3?" Series: Breaking Down Web3 In this episode we're talking with LE Nichols, Engineering Manager at Scratch Foundation, about the basics of Web3, blockchains and NFTs in the first episode of our new series: "What is Web3?" Tune in to hear more about these hot topics, the amazing initiatives that LE has fostered, and the importance of tech-focused programming for school aged children. #Web3 #BlackWomenInSTEM #ScratchFoundation #WomeninSTEM

Black Women in Tech Feature: Shannon Davis In this episode we're talking with Shannon Davis, Senior Program Manager at Expedia Group, about UI/UX, risk management, and about what program management looks like at Expedia. Tune in to hear Shannon's story, her transition from Kinesiology to Tech, and how she believes her field could work to be more inclusive to BIPOC individuals. #SeniorProgramManager #BlackWomenInSTEM #Expedia #WomeninSTEM

Technically 200: Moms in STEM Dr. Joanelle Bailey & Dr. Nevette Bailey Fact: You can do anything you set your mind to.In honor of Mother's Day around the corner, we're throwing it back to an amazing episode from Season 3! From a civil engineer to paramedic then surgeon OR a professional ballerina to Ph.D. in Chemistry then a software engineer.Dr. Joanelle Bailey, M.D. (Surgical Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery Fellow, University of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Nevette Bailey, Ph.D. (Software Engineer, Etsy) are two twin badass Moms in STEM.In this week's episode, they talk about EVERYTHING from – Navigating pregnancy during a pandemic, being a front line worker, online dating and even systemic racism. (FYI: Check out our Interview with Nevette during Season 1)

Technically 200: Process Design and Implementation: The Life of a Systems Analyst In this episode we're talking with Ariela Vargas, Systems Analyst at NI, about her interesting introduction to tech, process design and implementation, and about the many "hats" she wears in her role. Tune in to hear Ariela's story, her favorite parts of being a Systems Analyst, and her tips for how to gain confidence when entering into STEM! #Design #SystemsAnalyst #WomeninSTEM

Technically 200: Building Products for the Whole World In this episode we're talking with Angela De Hoyos, Program Manager on the Political Ads Team at Meta, about her entrance into tech, program management and what it means to build products for the whole world. Tune in to hear Angela's story about her path from Mexico to Meta and everything in between! #ProjectManagement #Meta #RelationshipBuilding #WomeninSTEM #Mexico

Technically 200: The World of Investor Relations In this episode we're talking with Marissa Vidaurri, Senior Director of Investor Relations, about making a career out of communication and relationship building. Tune in to hear Marissa's story about her path to investor relations and about how vital investor relations is to the success of a company! #InvestorRelations #RelationshipBuilding #WomeninSTEM

Technically 200: A Career in Mathematics and the Importance of Data Science In this episode we're talking with Keatra Nesbitt, Data Scientist at Valkyrie Intelligence, about making a career out of Mathematics and the importance of Data Scientists. Tune in to hear Keatra's story about her path to data science, remote work in her field, and her take on why a degree in Mathematics IS worth it! #Women'sHistoryMonth #DataScientist #Mathematics #WomeninSTEM

Technically 200: Mechatronics and Mexico's Role in the Automotive Industry In this episode we're talking with Marisol Mendez, Marketing Engineer at NI, about Mechatronics and Mexico's role in the Automotive Industry. Tune in to hear Marisol's amazing story about being a woman entering the world of engineering in Mexico, and to learn more about some of the hottest topics in the automotive industry going on right now! #Women'sHistoryMonth #MarketingEngineer #Mechatronics #VisionZero #ElectricVehicles #WomeninSTEM #Mexico

Technically 200: The Untraditional Route to Software Engineering. In this episode we're talking with Marissa Garza, Senior Software Engineer at Q2 Solutions about her untraditional path into Software Engineering. Marissa shares how her background in Meteorology prepared her for the world of Tech. Tune in to hear about her views on how individuals from a variety of backgrounds entering in Software Engineering improve the space, and some of her very interesting productivity hacks! #Women'sHistoryMonth #SoftwareEngineer

Technically 200: Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves. We are back and better for Season 5!

Technically 200 Talks: Latinas in STEM Miranda Stratton, Ph.D. This week our Hispanic Heritage Month Season featuring #LatinasinSTEM comes to a close with an exciting final 4th episode. In this episode, we feature Miranda Stratton, Ph.D. who is the Assistant Director for Biosciences Diversity Programs at Stanford Medicine and a co-host on the FLI Collective podcast . She shares about her passion for being a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion practitioner as well as her personal background navigating intersectional identities that have shaped her into the fierce trailblazer she has become. Listen to The FLI Collective on major podcast streaming platforms. You can also check out The FLI Collective at www.theflicollective.com, on Instagram @theflicollective, and Twitter @fli_collective.#HispanicHeritageMonth #WomeninSTEM 

Technically 200 Talks: Latinas in STEM Eva "Gaby" Baylon, Ph.D. We are in full swing of season 4, featuring Latinas in STEM in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Episode 3 is here, and our guest is Gaby Baylon, Human Factors Engineer at Abbott Laboratories. This episode, Gaby shares her personal story and unique career trajectory with us as she dives into the obstacles she's overcome and challenges she's welcomed.  Her advice?  "Remind yourself that whatever stage you are at, your accomplishments need to be celebrated!" #HispanicHeritageMonth #WomeninSTEM #LatinasinSTEM

Technically 200 Talks: Latinas in STEM Elaine Zuniga "As far as being a Latina in the STEM world, I think it's such an incredible honor and privilege to be a representative of my culture, of my ethnicity." - Elaine Zuniga We are back with our 2nd episode of season 4, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring #LatinasinSTEM! Elaine Zuniga, Lead Product Manager at Buoy Health is the second Latina in STEM we have the pleasure of highlighting. In this week's episode Elaine keeps it real as she shares about her pathway into STEM and challenges she faced within, not only the education system, but professional pursuits as a non-traditional candidate for many opportunities. She also highlights what kept her motivated to go after the future she envisioned for herself and how she has prioritized lifting up those with similar stories! #HispanicHeritageMonth #WomeninSTEM 

Technically 200 Talks: Latinas in STEM Claudia Varela We are kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with our first episode of Techincally 200's 4th season featuring Latinas in STEM! Claudia Varela, Ph.D Candidate in the Harvard-MIT Program of Health Sciences and Technology is the first Latina we thrilled to highlight. In this week's episode we get to hear Claudia's story as she shares how she juggled immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager, pursuing higher education focused on a STEM career, and maintaining her passion for dance through the adversity and rigor of it all. 

Technically 200 Talks: Moms in STEM Dr. Joanelle Bailey & Dr. Nevette Bailey Being a mom has made me a better manager. In our final episode of our season featuring #MomsInSTEM. Friends, Marla (Senior Program Manager, NOVA Instruments) & Vianey (Senior Program Manager, WISK Aero) met during their time at Applied Materials through a Woman's Working Group. Tune in to hear how they have supported each other in work and in motherhood.

Technically 200 Talks: Moms in STEM Dr. Joanelle Bailey & Dr. Nevette Bailey Fact: You can do anything you set your mind to. From a civil engineer to paramedic then surgeon OR a professional ballerina to Ph.D. in Chemistry then a software engineer. Dr. Joanelle Bailey, M.D. (Surgical Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery Fellow, University of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Nevette Bailey, Ph.D. (Software Engineer, Etsy) are two twin badass Moms in STEM. In this week's episode they talk about EVERYTHING from – Navigating pregnancy during a pandemic, being a front line worker, online dating and even systemic racism. (FYI: Check out our Interview with Nevette during Season 1)

Technically 200 Talks: Moms in STEM LaKeisha Batts, PhD & Lori Banks, PhD Five months pregnant and defending her thesis. Hear about this incredible story in this week's Technically 200 episode featuring Dr. LaKeisha Batts (CEO, Science Unlimited) and Dr. Lori Banks (Assistant Professor of Biology, Bates College). Dr. Batts & Dr. Banks talk about navigating motherhood while pursuing their PhDs. They share their thoughts on how academia can change to support more mothers pursuing higher degrees. Drop a comment below on how you think academic institutions can support working parents.

Technically 200 Talks: Moms in Medicine Airiel Bouie & Alexis Hall Embracing Motherhood and studying Medicine. That's what Moms Airiel Bouie and Alexis Hall, both medical students University of Illinois at Chicago. They're not only creating a better future for themselves and their families, but they're also preparing to make a difference in the lives of their patients. In this episode, Airiel and Alexis take a dive deep into black maternal health, the importance of patient advocacy and share what it's like to be a new Mom in medical school.

Technically 200 Talks: Moms in STEM Michelle Tovar-Mora & Fernanda Sulantay How can more companies support Moms in STEM? Both Michelle (Mechanical Engineer, @galvanizestem) and Fernanda (Chemical Engineering PhD student at Yale University, @fernandasulantay) get REAL about how companies in STEM can make workplace environments more inclusive for Moms. From providing childcare, flex work hours and promoting a breastfeeding friendly environment are just a few topics Michelle and Fernanda discuss in this week’s episode of Technically 200.

Technically 200 Talks: Moms in STEM Carmen Broomes & Carmen Johnson “I have to start being ok with not being able to be everything to everybody.” – Carmen J. (WP Engine)For Season 3, we’re featuring Moms in STEM. In our very first episode, we’re talking to the Carmens – Carmen J (WP Engine) and Carmen B (Handshake). Yup, two friends who share the same name and have helped each other navigate being a Black Mom in Tech…during a pandemic.They drop some major truths about balancing a career, being a mom and learning when to say “No” – to both your kids and in your career.Listen to the episode now in the link below!

Technically 200 Talks: Women in Tech Jenae Butler & Britney Thompson When met with questions about how to engage amidst last year’s surge in racial unrest, Jenae Butler (Google) founded Standing United Project  in response to George Floyd’s murder. The Standing United Project is a resource hub designed to help educate and activate change agents in the fight for equity.You can hear about The Standing United Project, as well as how impactful Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been for Jenae and Britney Thompson (Microsoft) in this week’s Technically 200 episode. Their experiences in their respective ERGs the Black Googler Network (BGN) and Blacks At Microsoft (BAM).Bonus: If you’re looking to update your next Work From Home music playlist, Jenae & Britney share what they’re listening to on repeat.

Vulnerability is just one of Janice Omadeke’s (CEO & Founder of The Mentor Method) many super powers. In this week’s episode of Technically 200 you’ll learn about Janice’s negotiation strategies and how she started her company The Mentor Method. And while you’re at it, check out her Ted talk about Mentorship & Workplace Equity.

From working for large corporations and small tech startups, Marla Britt Fields (MIT Alumna and Senior Technical Program Manager, Applied Materials) has a wide range of experiences in tech.

After giving birth to her first child at 19 years old, Keelee Moseley didn’t let anything stand in her way from graduating college and pursuing her career in tech. Keelee shares her advocacy for black maternal health as well as her journey being a software engineer at NASA to a Senior IT Lead at Merck in this week’s Technically 200 episode.

This week on Technically 200 Talks. We have an EXCITING roundtable conversation with two VC backed women entrepreneurs.

S2: E2 - Lisa Alexander Lisa Alexander “Don’t be intimidated if you’re the only one that looks like you in the room.” Lisa Alexander, VP of Business Development at Farragut Consulting, shares in this week’s Technically 200 Episode how she ended up working in Private Equity. Be encouraged as she shares how she navigated the finance industry “boys club,” found a support network and has managed being a new Mom in the middle of a pandemic.

Technically 200 Talks: Women in Tech Caty Caldwell & Jessica Odeyemi Being exposed to STEM from an early age through Rube Goldberg experiments and attending Princeton University, are just a few things Caty Caldwell (Program Manager, Facebook) and Jessica Odeyemi (Senior Technical Product Manager, IBM) have in common.  Join us for our first Technically 200 Talks, a roundtable conversation of what it means to be a black woman in tech. Jessica and Caty challenge listeners to take action by sharing a few things you can do in just one week  to advance blacks in tech!

“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Jessica Odeyemi, Senior Technical Product Manager at IBM, kicks this month’s Technically 200 Series.

Season 1 Finale. Matt talks (for a while) with Nevette Bailey, a classically trained ballerina . . . single Mom . . . with a PhD in Chemistry . . . who is now a software engineer at Etsy! She shares how an unconventional path is much more of a boon than a hurdle to learning.

Gloria Trevino has questioned herself throughout her life . . . a lot.

Recent UT San Antonio graduate, Sienna Jackson,  majored in Cybersecurity and is now an Associate Cyber Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman. In this episode, she shares about how she helps defend us from global threats as well as what app you should delete from your phone now!

El Paso Native, Brenda Torres, was fascinated by science at an early age. In this episode, Brenda shares how she launched her own start-up called CanaryQ with her fiancé and tells us the meaning of “Ponte Las Pillas.” Listen to her STEM journey as she studied Biochemistry at St. Edwards University which led her to pursue her PhD in Immunology at Stanford!

After learning that there was much more to the engineering field than bridge-building and shop floors, Courtney Campbell launched headfirst into one of the most competitive degree programs at The Ohio State University. In this episode she shares everything from how Engineering has helped her frame and solve problems in and outside of work, as well as how employers can walk the talk of racial justice.

Trailer - Welcome to Technically 200! Welcome to Technically 200: your introduction to 200 black and Latinx women in STEM and their incredible stories.