Technically Diverse

Young Entrepreneurs Ayden Millar and Daniel Rhooms join the show to shed some light NFT's. We talk about what they are, how they are made, what makes them valuable, and how to responsibly get in on the action.

The Pod Crew is joined by Chey and Pav, the hosts of the Staffroom Podcast and middle school educators within the Toronto school board. We engage in how the education system is evolving both from a diversity recognition perspective and technology integration in classrooms today. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast Crew is joined by (Mandeep) Sandy Grewal a Project Management Consultant who also serves as Board Member of Seva Food Bank and is the current Chair of the Sikh Heritage Month Foundation (Ontario Chapter). We dive into what is the Sikh Faith, the beginnings of Sikh Heritage month, and the evolving creative contributions in the community. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything

Samantha Sun joins the Quadcast crew for another episode where they discuss Anti-Asian racism, touching on the attack in Atlanta that left 8 people dead, 6 of whom were Asian migrant workers, the model minority myth, and who shook the jar! Then they discuss the rise of the #NotAllMen hashtag, Sarah Everard’s murder, gaslighting consent, and ways we can create a safer, better world! The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew is joined by Samantha Sun, a stripper, artist, professional performer, aerialist and dancer with a BA in fine art, pursuing a Masters in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurships. They debunk sex worker myths, how technology and legislation supports and hinders sex work, as well as human trafficking and sexual abuse. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The quadcast crew is joined by Elle Salvagio Peters, pseudo hair aficionado with Bachelors degree’s in political science and Afro-American studies for a conversation where they explore the historical significance of hair in different cultures, the discrimination that black and brown people face for having natural hair and honoring religious traditions. They discuss ways the hair industry and technology support mental health, economic growth and where that gorgeous remy hair *actually* comes from (spoiler alert: it’ll ruin wigs for you).

“ The Renaissance Man” Jay Martin joins the pod for a riveting chat where they discuss the highs and lows of the comedy and entertainment scene in Canada, his Malton roots, using comedy to overcome hardship and how tech has allowed traditional comedic showcases to adapt to the online world during the pandemic. This is easily the funniest pod yet! The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew is joined by the legendary radio voice of the Raptors, Sports Broadcaster and Analyst, Paul Jones where they discuss how he pivoted from being an educator and to a world renowned Sport Broadcaster, the Canadian media landscape, and we play an intense game of basketball trivia. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew is joined by former Olympian, Pro-Basketball player, Sports Broadcaster and Analyst, Sherman Hamilton where they discuss his career including his experience at the Olympics and playing in Europe, diversity in media and he goes head to head with Trivia Junkie Ruby in a game of Olympic trivia. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew begins by giving an update on the alternative chat apps, the latest information on the Indian farmer protests including how FB and the protests are intertwined. Then they discuss Wall Street vs Reddit and the impact of technology on the stock market. Lastly they’re joined by Starlight Capital CEO, Dennis Mitchell who gives a riveting interview about the Black Opportunity Fund, diversity in the financial sector, and advice for building a sound financial future. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion

The Quadcast crew discuss the domestic *terrorist* attack, the clear inequality in response from law enforcement, and the ways social media catalyzed the attackers. They then discuss the inauguration and how we’re all able to present ourselves authentically. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew explains WhatsApp’s new user agreement, how we all fall prey to misinformation. They also dissect what our data is being used for, how valued it is and popular alternatives to WhatsApp. Lastly they explain the terrifying ‘ghost profiles’ and the results of a lack of diversity in AI programming. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew does a deep dive into the controversial farmers protests that have swept across India, the very personal impact on a member of the Quadcast crew. They also comment on how social media has brought awareness to this movement that threatens the livelihood of families and future generations not only in India but also across the world. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

The Quadcast crew discusses how their holiday season unfolded for better or for worse. The positives and negatives of the technology that helps to bridge the gap during this unusual holiday and their wishes for 2021. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion

Get to know the members of the Technically Diverse team AKA the "Quadcast" crew and the reasons why we wanted to come together to do the Pod, we'll also discuss some fun facts and share some cringeworthy BIPOC stories. The views and opinions expressed On Technically Diverse are those of the Podcasters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any of their respective employers. Any content provided by our Podcasters are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.