Podcasts about black women talk tech

In this episode of On Boards, hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh welcome Dr. Angela Jackson, founder of Future Forward Strategies, an award-winning social entrepreneur, a global C-Suite executive, and an experienced board member. She discusses the board's role in holding leadership accountable for “people strategies” and ensuring companies remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment. Her new book “The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success” will be published on March 11, 2025 and will be available from all major book retailers. Key Takeaways 1.    Workforce Wellbeing as a Strategy: ○     Dr. Jackson emphasizes the importance of viewing employee wellbeing as a core business strategy rather than just a set of HR policies, noting that companies with high employee wellbeing see 23% higher profitability and 43% lower turnover. 2.    Board Oversight and Accountability: ○     Boards should regularly evaluate metrics such as employee engagement, retention rates, and turnover costs, and tie executive compensation to key people-related outcomes. 3.    The Role of Inclusion and Investing in Employees: ○     Despite changes in external policies, companies should maintain their commitment to inclusion to foster trust, reduce risk and drive business outcomes ○     Staying proactive on workforce sentiment helps companies respond to potential risks before they escalate. 4.    Grow Your Own Deep Talent Bench  Strategy: ○     Developing internal talent pipelines reduces turnover by 40%, increases employee engagement by 20%, and builds a more resilient organization. Companies prioritizing internal mobility fill 63% of open roles internally and are 2.2x more likely to outperform competitors. 5.    Mitigating Workforce-Related Risks: ○     Dr. Jackson highlights how companies can reduce legal risks and avoid reputational damage by staying consistent with core values and policies.   Quotes “At its core, DEI was about creating workspaces where people could actually show up, be their best selves, and contribute. I'm not going to die on the sword of an acronym, but we must maintain that spirit.” “Keeping our finger on the pulse of employee sentiment is going to be more important than ever. When there's uncertainty at the highest levels in the country, that trickles down to the day to day.” “Win-Win Workplace strategies protect companies from workforce instability, reputational damage, and labor crises in a tight labor market.” “When employees love where they work and what they do, they tell everyone. They are our first customers if you're doing it the right way.” Guest Bio Dr. Angela Jackson is the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence, design thinking, and strategy firm that helps leaders transform organizations and develop the human capital infrastructure essential for maintaining competitiveness while driving positive impact. With a focus on public, private, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Jackson's work centers on creating innovative solutions for the future of work. As a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Jackson teaches the next generation of students about entrepreneurship in the education marketplace. She was also the architect of the Future of Work Grand Challenge, a groundbreaking initiative designed to rapidly re-skill 25,000 displaced workers into living-wage jobs within 24 months. Dr. Jackson's expertise lies in crafting a future of work that is inclusive and sustainable. She has shared her insights at prominent conferences such as TEDx, Concordia Summit, Techonomy, ASU + GSV, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Digital Empowers National Summit, and Black Women Talk Tech. Her work and thought leadership have been featured in outlets including CNN, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Quartz, Harvard Business Review, and more. Links Win-Win Workplace: ​​https://www.readwinwinworkplace.com/

Regina Gwynn co-founded Black Women Talk Tech, an organization that supports and encourages black women to build billion-dollar businesses. Recognized as one of the hundred most influential women by Entrepreneur magazine and one of the top ten women in tech by Essence magazine, Regina knows firsthand the challenges and opportunities black women face in tech. She believes that black women possess a unique ability to stretch resources and achieve remarkable outcomes, even in the most challenging situations. Through initiatives like the Roadmap to Billions conference, Regina aims to change the perception of what a tech founder looks like, emphasizing that innovation can come from diverse backgrounds and that the tech industry must be inclusive to foster true success. Key Takeaways: - Black Women Talk Tech educates, amplifies, and funds black women in the tech industry to provide resources for success. - Regina Gwynn highlights the challenges black women face in the tech ecosystem and the need for a platform like Black Women Talk Tech. - Regina Gwynn emphasizes the importance of diversity in tech spaces and discusses the pressure she faces as the token black woman in these environments. - Personal growth and resilience are key factors in the journey towards success. - Resilience is crucial in entrepreneurship, helping individuals bounce back from failures and stay focused on their goals. - Regina Gwynn believes in the ability of black women to succeed, emphasizing their unique strengths and perseverance. - Taking action and starting without hesitation is crucial for progress and success, as highlighted by Regina Gwynn.   Stay connected with Regina online: Website Linkedin   Stay connected with us online: MakiniSmith.com Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Books Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com Submit guest suggestions HERE Make a donation to keep the show going!   Podcast music produced by: defnottyrell This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It's: Vegan Cruelty-free Synthetic Fragrance-free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, and acne scars, treats deep wrinkles, and clears up eczema on Makini's face. Use promo code "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.

Discover the extraordinary path of Lauren Washington, from Teach for America to the forefront of tech entrepreneurship and advocacy for Black businesses. Our latest episode is a beacon for those looking to navigate the challenges and triumphs of turning vision into reality. Lauren, with her wealth of experience in social media marketing and founding successful ventures , joins us to share how the threads of community and support weave through her narrative and offer a lifeline for Black entrepreneurs in the bustling hub of Austin, Texas.Imagine if the skills honed in the classroom could unlock the potential of leading a start-up to greatness. Lauren Washington brings this perspective to life, illustrating the surprising similarities between teaching and entrepreneurship. As the co-founder of Fundr, she's breaking down barriers to create a bias-free landscape for investors and startups alike. Hear her story of Black Women Talk Tech's genesis and how harnessing community insights can lead to transformative business solutions. This episode isn't just about the journey – it's about finding your crew, your mission, and your voice in the world of innovation.As we peel back the layers of what it means to be a Black woman navigating the entrepreneurial space, Lauren's candid reflections on the lifecycle of a business are eye-opening. From scaling to selling or stepping away, she emphasizes readiness for every outcome. Join us as we take you through the vibrant tapestry of the Black Future House event, where cross-industry collaboration and cultural celebration converge. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and ready to mark your calendar for an experience that embodies unity and progress.Support the show

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“The way to be most impactful at work requires us to use skills that many of us were, including myself, were not taught growing up…Many of us were not taught to understand how we're feeling. And how we're feeling impacts our behavior and how our judgments and biases impact our behavio.” - Tonya Ladipo   Tonya Ladipo, LCSW is the visionary behind The Ladipo Group, a premier provider for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion consulting and psychotherapy services. The company works with individuals and organizations to elevate the Black experience at home, at work,and in the world. Using her unique perspective as a clinician, Tonya understands the complexities of human behavior and what motivates people and organizations to change. She has a particular passion for understanding the influence of gender, race, sexuality, and intersectionality as it relates to creating psychologically safe and inclusive workspaces where people of all backgrounds can thrive and succeed. Tonya Ladipo worked for many years in community mental health agencies, and soon realized that a one-size-fits-all approach often ignored the needs of Black and African-American people. Institutionalized racism, a lack of diversity, and a failure of cultural awareness all conspired to mean that people of color often received poor treatment. Tonya is on a mission to change that. She works with an incredible team of skilled counselors, therapists, and psychologists who have an expertise in working with Black and African-American communities. What's more, she leads an ED&I team that consults with companies and organizations to recognize and address unconscious bias and retain diverse talent by creating a truly welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. An engaging speaker on diversity and women's self-care and wellness, Tonya has been the keynote speaker and been a featured panelist for a number of organizations across the U.S. including Black Enterprise, Philadelphia Works', Villanova University, and Black Women Talk Tech. She has also been featured on radio (National Public Radio (NPR) and WURD Radio), television (NBC-10, Fox-29, and ABC-6), and in magazines (Black Enterprise, Essence, and Madame Noire). Tonya is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (April 2016) and Widener University's Clinical Social Work Master's degree program (May 2004). When not working, Tonya is laughing with her identical twin daughters, taking walks alone, and spending time with friends.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Do a body scan. Acknowledge where you're feeling something. Be curious about why you are feeling what you are feeling. No shame. No blame. Acknowledge your feelings.  Seek the win, win, win. How can your company win, your people win and your customers win? Resources: The Ladipo Group Tonya Ladipo and Team Managing Well Podcast with Tonya Ladipo  Guest Natalie Nixon Trevor Noah, Now You Know: Being Black in America | The Daily Show Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 141, with Kim Scott Credits: Tonya Ladipo, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Lauren Washignton is the co-founder and CEO of Fundr, a platform that uses data and AI to empower decision-making in seed investing. Prior to this, Lauren co-founded Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization and only conference for black women founders, and KeepUp, an automated social listening platform. Her companies have won multiple awards including 43North, the Advanced Imaging Society's Distinguished Leadership Award, and the Austin Inno Fire Award. She has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, Elle, Inc, and Fortune and listed as a top entrepreneur in Essence Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, CIO Magazine, the ForbesNEXT1000 list, and Austin Black Business Journal's 40 Under 40. In this episode we discuss: How Fundr is using AI to eliminate bias, increase access, decrease the time to funding and help even the playing field of investor-to-founder relationships; and  How she plans to use the data generated from Fundr to help inform change and hopefully bring more equity to the funding ecosystem. When was the last time you enjoyed REST?At the WTF? Podcast we are big proponents of rest as a productivity hack. Book your next relaxing luxury getaway with our partner in rest and luxury at Farringdon Jets!Learn more about Lauren: LinkedInLearn more about Fundr: https://www.fundr.ai/Fundr on InstagramFundr on TwitterI hope you enjoyed this episode. Don't keep good content to yourself. If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by rating, reviewing, and sharing this episode with 3 friends. Subscribe to the podcast at its home on the ALIVE Podcast Network, here https://wheres-the-funding.onpodium.com/ and here https://bit.ly/wheresthefundingpodcast. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more to get notified when new episodes drop.To be a guest or sponsor the podcast, email whereisthefunding@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and follow me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie and the show page on LinkedIn. 

Join host Rob Lee as he interviews Crystal I. Berger, the founder of EBO, an all-inclusive booking platform for media appearances. Crystal is a media-tech entrepreneur with over a decade of experience at FOX News Channel as a Senior Booking Producer and National News Feature Host. In this episode of Truth in This Art, Crystal discusses her journey in increasing on-air diversity by 85% while managing 1,300 local stations nationwide. She also talks about her technology, EBO, which addresses the booking and DEI challenges publicists and professional conferences face when seeking talent for internal and external content offerings. Crystal shares her experiences as a featured speaker and host at various events, including the United Nations, Business Insider, the Congressional Black Caucus, and AMC Networks. The podcast also covers Crystal's book, "Be Extraordinary," which explores how embracing purpose propels a life of prosperity. Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn more about Crystal's journey and the impact of EBO.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Crystal I. Berger - Guest The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Lauren is the cofounder and CEO of Fundr, a platform that uses data and AI to empower decision making in seed investing. Prior to this, Lauren cofounded Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization and only conference for black women founders and KeepUp, an automated social listening platform. Her companies have won multiple awards including 43North, the Advanced Imaging Society's Distinguished Leadership Award and the Austin Inno Fire Award. She has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, Elle, Inc and Fortune and has been listed as a top entrepreneur in CIO Magazine, Essence Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and the ForbesNEXT1000 list. Lauren started her career as a special education teacher with Teach for America and went on to develop marketing and data strategy for over 100 global companies at InStyle Magazine, TVGuide and Omnicom Group. She has her BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. She is on the board of advisors for SXSW Pitch, Athena and New Profit's Future of Work Fund. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavamultimediagroup/support

Jade and Keia welcome the founders of Black Women Talk Tech, Esosa and Regina, to discuss their annual 'Roadmap to Billions' conference and the importance of creating our own ecosystems. https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ IG: @BlackWomenTalkTech Black Women Talk Tech is offering 20 FREE tickets using code GROWN100 at checkout. If you miss out, there is a 40% discount if you use code GROWN at checkout roadmaptobillions.co Graduation Announcement Season is here. We're excited to continue our tradition of celebrating you and your accomplishments this year. If you or your friends & loved ones are celebrating graduation for the 2022 academic year, submit your announcements to gettingrownpodcast@gmail.com. Support the Show: Our friends at Ulta Beauty shared a few product recommendations for keeping your natural curls' juicy & joyful. Head over to Ulta Beauty or Ulta.com and shop all your haircare essentials now. Take a real Spring break and book yourself a moment of smooth at European Wax Center. Make a reservation today. Your first wax is free. Start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Visit Zocdoc.com/GROWN and download the Zocdoc app for free. https://gettingrown.co/ https://www.patreon.com/gettingrown Email: GettinGrownPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @GettinGrownPod IG: @GettinGrownPod Facebook: www.Facebook.com/GettinGrownPodcast

How many Black women billionaires can you name besides Oprah and Rihanna?

You're not supposed to be so blined with patriotism that you can't face reality.  Wrong is wrong no matter who says it.” -Malcolm X.  Glenn Block has this quote at the top of his LinkedIn page.  Glenn has a wonderfully complex set of accomplishments, and just as importantly, goals that he is committing his life to achieving.  He holds and MBA from Seatlle University Leadership Executive program and is and expert in technology   he is an entrepreneur and mentor, an advocate and an accomplice for change.  He has a 25 year history of leading teams in technology from conception to fruition.  He is actively trying to bring diversity and inclusion into the tech world.  “It's not about equality, it's about equity.”  Institutionalized racism, social and racial justice as well as access are just a few of the missions that he is passionate about challenging.  He is here to talk with JD about all of this and more. What You Will Hear: Alliedship vs Allies Title vs. Doing the work Glenn's background and how he learned about racial injustice Learned racism Becoming muslim and lifechanging events Equity vs. Equality Privilege Law Enforcement  The impact words Intention, action, accountability and unlearning Mentoring black women and sustainability Policy and accountability Quotes: “What can I do as a white, cis gender male to better support people that come from marginalized backgrounds.” “I always knew there were inequities, but not realizing how much the system is stacked against black people and how deep those institutions run.” “Change is not gonna happen if people are comfortable” “Whether you have good intent or not, harm is harm.” “The only way you're going to stop the harm is by having policies and accountability.” Mentioned: Denise Branch New Jim Crow https://www.techbridgegirls.org/ (TechBridgeGirls) https://futureforusassembly2020.splashthat.com/ (Future For Us) https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ (Black Women Talk Tech) https://www.boldbusiness.com/society/gauging-effectiveness-your-employee-resource-group/ (BOLD) https://www.amazon.com/Memo-Women-Color-Secure-Table-ebook/dp/B07L2WRVSW (The Memo) ERG - Employee Resource Group https://www.linkedin.com/in/gblock (LinkedIn)

The guys chat with Regina Gwynn, co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization of black women tech entrepreneurs and the only conference designed for that community. This collective has a unique understanding of the challenges faced in the technology ecosystem, but also of the advantages they can bring. Its mission is to identify, support and encourage black women to build the next billion dollar business. Regina has been named to the 100 Most Powerful Women by Entrepreneur Magazine and Top Ten Women in Tech by Essence Magazine. In this episode, Regina shares her journey of launching her first app and why Black Women Talk Tech was created. Later in the episode, she breaks down how to get funding and how Black Women Talk Tech helps tech founders. Tune in. More about Black Women Talk Tech: Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT) was launched after Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson and Regina Gwynn met by chance at a tech conference and shared common ground over the racial disparity they both experienced firsthand in the tech funding world. This collective was started with the mission to identify, support and encourage black women to build the next billion-dollar business. BWTT's 5th Annual Roadmap to Billions conference is the only tech conference created by Black female founders for Black female founders and supporters of the community. It showcases the brilliance of Black women building scalable companies while building deep connections and creating real funding opportunities. BWTT is a registered non-profit with regional chapters across the globe, and the conference is now the largest convening of Black female tech entrepreneurs. The success of the organization has also led to the expansion of Black Men Talk Tech and Black Students Talk Tech, as well as the company's first acquisition of Black Female Founders (BFF). Learn more here: https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ https://twitter.com/BWTalkTech https://www.facebook.com/blackwomentalktech https://www.instagram.com/blackwomentalktech/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackwomentalktech/ Register for Face Of A Founder on Hop.In: https://hopin.com/events/the-face-of-a-founder-summit/registration --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/30tolifepod/support

Lauren Washington is the co-founder and CEO of Fundr, a platform that automates and removes bias from seed investing by creating portfolios of AI-vetted startups. This is Lauren's third venture in the startup world, her others including Black Women Talk Tech, the largest membership organization and only conference for black women founders, and KeepUp, an automated social listening platform.Lauren's companies have won multiple awards including 43North and the Advanced Imaging Society's Distinguished Leadership Award. She has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, Elle, Inc and Black Enterprise and has been listed as a top entrepreneur in CIO Magazine, Essence Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine and the ForbesNEXT1000 list.Lauren discusses her journey in the startup world including how important it is to feel validation when attempting something new, how the funding gap is contributing to the wealth gap, and how difficult it is to face doubt and criticism in the startup world as a woman of color. Check out this episode to hear more about:How Lauren went from teaching to marketing to getting her first startup movingThe importance of understanding when the odds are against you and how to work around themLauren's strategies for customer acquisition Listen to this episode and more at www.startuprenegades.com

Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! This week's guest is Regina Gwynn. Regina is a Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech, a tech conference designed specifically for Black women tech entrepreneurs to come together in a space where they can be seen, heard, and have their ideas invested in. Black Women Talk Tech is the […] The post Building Connections with Regina Gwynn appeared first on Criteria For Success.

“Everyone thinks you're competing with them, but you're really in competition with yourself.” She raised $1.4 million and co-founded Black Women Talk Tech along the way. Today, Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson wants to help you get out of your own way. From banking executive to tech founder, Esosa has learned the power of community. With Black Women Talk Tech and Roadmap to Billions, she unites Black women tech and scalable business founders across the United States to bridge critical knowledge gaps — helping them grow their business and build independent wealth, establishing legacies that can change the world. We caught up with Esosa to find out how she pivoted from the conservative world of finance to tech, and why self-awareness and failing forward are the key to success. This episode is for you if: You want to build something that serves your community You're eager to transition into tech You feel like you're getting in your own way You're hungry for insights on how to launch your business Connect with Esosa Esosa's LinkedIn: Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson Black Women Talk Tech's Website: www.blackwomentalktech.com Black Women Talk Tech Twitter: @BWTalkTech Black Women Talk Tech's Instagram: @blackwomentalktech Black Women Talk Tech's LinkedIn: Black Women Talk Tech Connect with Naomi Website: naomihaile.com Instagram: @naomiahaile Twitter: @naomiathaile LinkedIn: Naomi Haile This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Invest Ottawa. We teamed up to produce this special series in celebration of AccelerateOTT, Ottawa's flagship entrepreneurial conference. Visit www.accelerateott.ca to learn more.

Bag Talk Session With Roadmap to Billions is a conference built from the perspective of Black women that is organized by Black Women Talk Tech. The organization empowers black women who are driving innovation around the world, within untapped markets that can unlock billion-dollar opportunities. This year's keynote speakers include Mellody Hobson (Chairwoman of Starbucks Corporation and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments), Dr. Toyin Ajayi (Founder Cityblock Health), Songe LaRon, Dave Salvant (Founders of Squire) Purchase tickets for this year's Black Women Talk Tech Conference here: https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ticketing/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/terachantelle/support

Adnrienne Lawrence hosts. Chris Stewart,host of the 8 Black Hands podcast, joins to discuss how the anti-CRT will shape schools, communities, and school boards. Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson and Regina Gwynn, co-founders of Black Women Talk Tech, join to highlight the upcoming Roadmap to Billions conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She is also Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT), an organization that aims to help black women build the next billion dollar companies. Their 1st conference for black women tech founders in February 2017 took place at Google's NY headquarters and now caters to over 1000 people annually. https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/Social: @blackwomentalktechhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork

The tech world is full of upstarts and startups, and might look something like — a young, college dropout, disproportionately white and male.  Those are the stories that make the news, the tech darlings that get funded. But what about the side of the tech world that isn't seen? The 38-year-old Black mother with two STEM degrees who starts a business? The Latinx girl with an engineering degree under her belt who starts a tech company? Or a woman with a background in Marketing and a passion for business, technology, and equity? Lauren Washington is the co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, a tech conference created by Black female founders for Black female founders and their supporters, highlighting the brilliance of Black women in technology. Poorva and Lauren talk diversity in tech, building scalable companies, and making space for diverse voices in the tech world.

Repeat entrepreneur, Lauren Washington, joins us for a conversation about some of the opportunities and challenges for founders of color. Lauren is the Co-founder of seed-funding platform, Fundr, and one of the original founders of Austin-based “Black Women Talk Tech.”

Welcome to day 14 of #29DaysofMagic! In today's episode I have an amazing conversation with Lauren Washington, Cofounder of Black Women Talk Tech and Fundr. We get to talk about how she has been hustling ever since age 12. We get to talk about how she did a mobile app for a flip phone, one of the first mobile apps, which opened her eyes to the entire world of tech. We talk about how she met her co founders of Black Women Talk Tech, and she practically glosses over all it's importance at first. Fundr is the way to Democratize funding. We talk about how seeing long term opportunities shut down, helped Lauren learn that you have to pick yourself up after a failure, and keep accelerating once you're moving. We get to talk about a Win Wall, a post it note selection of wins throughout the week. We also talk about how all you can control is yourself. Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurengwashington/ https://www.fundr.ai/ https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/attend/#get-tickets https://twitter.com/fundr_ai https://twitter.com/BWTalkTech Sponsored by https://sohoworks.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

Today's conversation is a panel discussion with local Miami tech facilitators and professionals on the rise and importance of Black Women in the tech space. Our co-host, Tami, sits down with Watsco Ventures tech engineer, Shablé Harris; Nirva Bousiquot, founder of Silks Roads product distribution company; and Jessyka Castillo, co-lead of Black Women Talk Tech Miami chapter with Nirva. Traditionally, technology has been a male dominated space yet throughout history, we have come to learn about Black women who have led powerful tech careers such as Valerie Thomas and Dr. Patricia Bath. According to the National Center For Women & Information Technology study, women of color made up only about 11% of the computing and mathematical workforce in 2019, with Black women only comprising 3% of the total. These numbers are changing for the better, yet slowly. There is a risk of missing out on voices and talent that can move the industry forward. And if we want to truly shift the tech landscape, representation is imperative. Here are the topics addressed and timestamps: 1:30 Intro & Backgrounds; 8:13 Importance of Visibility in Tech; 12:03 Silk Roads Co; 24:37 Black Women Talk Tech; 26:32 Current Gaps in Miami's Tech Space; 31:11 Importance of Exposing Youth to STEM; 36:04 Ways Tech Companies Can Be More Inclusive; 52:36 Tech Opportunities Within Black Communities; 1:04:34 Ways To Create Space for Black Professionals in Miami's Tech Space Remember to follow us @thebigideabox @thelabmiami #TheBigIdeaBox on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Connect with our guests @blackwomentalktech @simplynirva @shableharris @jessykaapproved Share your feedback with this link: bit.ly/2C3fwFj and enjoy the show!! Show Notes: Valerie Thomas - Patricia Bath - Jessyka Castillo - Black Women Talk Tech - Nirva Bousiquot - Silk Roads - Florida Memorial University - Catalyst Miami - Shablé Harris - Watsco Ventures - Montessori approach - Mark Zuckerberg - Steve Jobs - Florida International University - Kimora Lee Simmons - Procter & Gamble - Johnson & Wales - Dot Com Crash - Michelle Obama - Regina - Lauren - Roadmap to Billions Conference - To Be A Dream Project - New Face of A Founder - Uber - Regina's App - Fundr - Amazon - Miami Angels

On the latest episode, Corynne L. Corbett chats with Regina Gwynn, CEO of TresseNoire, a virtual beauty coach designed to provide custom haircare solutions for women with textured hair. They discuss how Regina moved from a job in product development at Macy's to management consultant after she received her MBA, to ultimately, entrepreneurship. Regina shares the valuable lessons learned in corporate America that she still uses today.  Regina details the challenges she faced in building a tech-enabled solution focused on natural hair and why she and her co-founder decided to pivot away from offering on-demand services. They discuss how the beauty industry is responding to the Black Lives Matter protests and whether we are seeing performative allyship. Regina also notes that racial capitalism—the financial and economic infrastructures that prevent Black entrepreneurs from securing funding—needs to be addressed before we see real change. Regina shares why she and her co-founders created Black Women Talk Tech and why it is important for every founder to have some tech knowledge. And her belief that the next billion-dollar valued idea will come from a Black woman.   

Today's episode I chat with Regina Gwynn, who's the Co-Founder, TresseNoire Beauty & Black Women Talk Tech. We talk about how she went from corporate to entrepreneurship and never looked back. We Talk about why her company Tressnoire pivoted and how they are important resource now, for black women as we navigate our hair during this pandemic. We also talk about Black Women Talk Tech and why it's community is so important. Check out her company: www.tressenoire.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

THE IMPACT. Regina:Is co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, a collective of black women tech founders focused on building billion dollar startups, which has now hosted four Roadmap to Billions conferences to give voice and provide strategy and opportunities.Is CEO and founder of TresseNoire, the first beauty booking platform designed for time-starved multicultural professionals, also called the “Uber of black natural hair”Spent about a decade in retail merchandising and marketing at Macy’s and The Apparel Group, and was a consultant at MonitorHas an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from Kellogg School of ManagementTHE JOURNEY. In our conversation, we explore:Early influences: entrepreneurship, fashion & beauty, and Jem & the HologramsMaking the leap to start a business: making money for others vs. yourselfSeizing a systemic opportunity in the market: creating a community, network, and safe spaceThe opportunity in investing in black women entrepreneurs: a big market, solving deep-rooted problems, better innovationThe strengths of a community during this crisis: resources and funding, plus support and self-care

Today's #29daysofmagic guest is Esosa Ighodaro, the Co-founder of Nextstar & Black Women Talk Tech. We talk about her planning her life till she was 70, only for that to change when she entered the startup world. We also talk about why BWTT was founded and the needs that it serves to help black female founders and other under represented founders. The BWTT conference is 2/27-2/29 here in NYC. As a special to our audience, here's a discount to the conference: https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/attend/#get-tickets Use code: Laura25 - for 25% off tickets --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

Could you imagine creating a small event because you saw a need within your community - not knowing that this "small" thing would scale into a platform much bigger and greater than you ever imagined? When there is product + market fit - coupled with the righttiming - it's possible. We're going behind the scenes of Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT) - a collective of Black women tech founders who understand the challenges Black startup owners face. The organization is committed to identifying, supporting, and encouraging Black women to build the next billion-dollar business. BWTT founders Lauren Washington (CEO & Co-founder, KeepUp), Regina Gwynn (CEO & Co-founder, TresseNoire) and Esosa Ighodaro (Cofounder & President, COSIGN) developed the Road To Billionsconference to provide an empowering experience for black women tech entrepreneurs to learn about business growth strategies and connect with investors and other tech founders. On this episode, Regina, Lauren, and Esosa share their individual #dreamdriving journeys and how BWTT and the annual Roads To Billions conference was created. The trio share tips for other dream drivers looking to nurture and scale a vision and the important keys that are critical to success along the way. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! Enjoy! Black Women Talk Tech's Keys To Success: 1. Keep the vision in mind 2. Understand the opportunities between opportunities and distractions 3. Resilience SHOW NOTES: http:www.dreamsindrive.com/black-women-talk-tech SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND BLACK WOMEN TALK TECH ONLINE: IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomentalktech Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bwtalktech FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

This week we're talking to Esosa Ighodaro. Esosa is the co-founder and CEO of Cosign, an app that allows users to tag products within social content and get paid if tagged items are purchases. Esosa is also the co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech, a collective of black women tech founders whose mission is to encourage and support black women to build the next billion dollar business. Black Women Talk Tech hosts an annual conference specifically for Black Women. There are panel discussions, fireside chats, a pitch competition and a room full of like-minded individuals focused on building world changing companies. https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ CHOP'N IT UP is a interview web series created by New Age Capital that highlights a few of the dope Black and Latino tech entrepreneurs within the New Age Capital network. CHOP'N IT UP Merch https://thechopnshop.com New Age Capital https://newage.vc Socials https://twitter.com/newagecapital https://www.instagram.com/newagecapital/ https://keepit100.vc/ Like and Subscribe to the channel!

On this episode, we chat with Nwamaka Imasogie, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of GitLinks, a SAS product for open source software. Nwamaka discusses the recent acquisition of GitLinks. Also hear about her experience studying computer science at Cornell Tech, securing two technology patents, and founding and exiting startups. Resource mentioned: Morgan Stanley Multicultural Innovation Lab. Links: • https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/diversity/multicultural-innovation-labConnect with Nwamaka and Black Women Talk Tech:• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwamaka-imasogie-a8684617• http://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ Connect with The Enterprise Center: • https://www.facebook.com/TECCDC/ •• https://twitter.com/PhilaTEC •• https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-enterprise-center/ •• https://www.instagram.com/westphillyfoods/ •• http://www.theenterprisecenter.com/business/the-grit-studios •Don't know how to subscribe? Watch this short video walking you through the process:• https://youtu.be/VBRzKZhW8j8 •

On episode 024 of Black Tech Unplugged I speak with the co-founders of Black Women Talk Tech. The women talk about how they met, what made them put the Black Women Talk Tech Conference together, and much more! Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/03/07/ep-024-esosa-ighodaro-lauren-washington-unplugged/

On this week's episode, Greg speaks the couple of words of French he learned on vacation. Marlene talks about mentor/mentee relationships and Sheryl Sandberg's discussion on how the #MeToo era places an external strain on promoting these relationships. Marlene touches on the three founders of Black Women Talk Tech, Esosa Ighodaro, Regina Gwynn, and Lauren Washington, as well as Sophia Amouruso and others on the importance of mentoring. Greg also covers the “psychological safety” of having trust between team members (https://is.gd/a0ZBYk), and somehow connects airport malls to Bob Ambrogi's recent interview (https://is.gd/wbWBeQ) of LegalZoom's Chaz Rampenthal. (Listen to follow that line of thinking.) This week's guest is Lisa Rush, Director of the Travis County Law Library in Austin, Texas. She is on the frontline of Access to Justice issues by streamlining processes within the civil, and criminal courts. Lisa's work is solving a huge issue many courts face.

Today's episode is with Esosa Ighodaro, the co-founder & president of COSIGN. She started her career as a banker on Wall Street before realizing that she wanted to do something else. By happenstance, she met future business partner Abiodun Johnson on a subway platform en route to a party. He asked her about her dress, they struck up a conversation and he ended up joining her at the event. Thus, their joint passions for fashion and tech created the foundations for their company, COSIGN.COSIGN allows people to easily tag and find product information within a photo on a social platform, making the post “shoppable” and allowing the tagger to earn money from their social posts. With COSIGN, now anyone can earn money from their selfies.We talked about her journey from finance to entrepreneurship as well as her passion for diversity and building a team.Resources Mentioned In The EpisodeCOSIGN: https://cosign.co/Black Women Talk Tech: https://www.blackwomentalktech.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About our Guest: Lauren Washington co-founded KeepUp in 2014 and as CEO is focused on the long-term vision and strategy of the company.  She co-founded Black Women Talk Tech in 2017 to help black women create billion-dollar tech companies. Ms. Washington received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Journalism and Mass Communication and her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management with majors in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Marketing, and Finance.   Episode Summary: Lauren talks with us about her app, KeepUp, and being selected out of 7,000 other companies to win the 2014 43North competition and $250,000. She also shares how listening to her market, and pivoting, to scale up has led to her success. Insight from this episode: Not thinking twice to move to Buffalo, NY after winning $250,000 and incubator space in the first class of the 43North Competition in the beginning stages of building the app Path from teaching with Teach for America to online marketing to Founder & CEO and the turning point that said it was time to create her billion dollar idea Lauren’s 3 personality traits of an entrepreneur: creative, organized, & flexible Challenging aspects she has faced: managing financials, bringing in investors, & keeping the company afloat Role model Jessica Matthews and Bozoma Saint John teaching Lauren that leadership can be different than what is the “norm” of what she consistently saw Plans for keepUp app and Black Women Talk Tech You’ll learn: How to be open, and willing, to take a risk and finding opportunities to grow Pivoting a business model to become a more sustainable business Staying organized and communicating within a team while taking care of you Building an app through considering it a business Developing your peer groups and realizing who should not be a part of it Not apologizing for who you are or what you look like Guest Quotes: “It’s not about taking a great title or figuring out where I’m going to make the most money. It’s where am I going to grow as a person and where am I going to grow my skill set?” Lauren Washington, Episode #85 “Follow the people who are saying that they need something and create a solution for it” Lauren Washington, Episode #85 “The people who are making the changes are the people that are going off the beaten path” - Lauren Washington Episode #85 “Humans are resilient. Keep going and in the end it’s all going to work out” Lauren Washington, Episode #85 Resources Mentioned: http://www.43north.org/winners/keepup/ https://www.keepupapp.com/ https://www.blackwomentalktech.com/ Lauren’s Favorites Book: But What If We’re Wrong? By Chuck Klosterman Quote: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end” John Lennon Lauren’s 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Take a risk- don’t be afraid to go after your dream Be true to yourself Keep your eyes on the prize   Stay Connected:  Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Lauren: Instagram: @ldubs48 Twitter: @ldubs48 Facebook: laurenwashington48   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on  itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast    

THE SPIN: all WoC podcast #smartISsexy Global Black Women Talk Tech: From Accra to New York CELEBRATION: Black Women in Tech in Africa & America on the RISE! CHALLENGE: The White Boys Club, Sexism, Culture, Racism Host: Esther Armah Guests: Ethel Cofie in Accra and Samara Lynn in New York