Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa mae brunson

This episode is a rerun and originally aired Sept. 11, 2024. Over the last couple of years, the tech industry has slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs, many of them in recruiting and other departments working to improve diversity. Companies like Meta and Google, which earlier set ambitious hiring and investment goals, have pulled resources from those efforts. As a result, many nonprofit groups set up to train and recruit underrepresented workers are struggling to stay afloat. One prominent person in the field is Lisa Mae Brunson, founder of the nonprofit Wonder Women Tech. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino asked her how things have changed.

This episode is a rerun and originally aired Sept. 11, 2024. Over the last couple of years, the tech industry has slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs, many of them in recruiting and other departments working to improve diversity. Companies like Meta and Google, which earlier set ambitious hiring and investment goals, have pulled resources from those efforts. As a result, many nonprofit groups set up to train and recruit underrepresented workers are struggling to stay afloat. One prominent person in the field is Lisa Mae Brunson, founder of the nonprofit Wonder Women Tech. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino asked her how things have changed.

This episode is a rerun and originally aired Sept. 11, 2024. Over the last couple of years, the tech industry has slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs, many of them in recruiting and other departments working to improve diversity. Companies like Meta and Google, which earlier set ambitious hiring and investment goals, have pulled resources from those efforts. As a result, many nonprofit groups set up to train and recruit underrepresented workers are struggling to stay afloat. One prominent person in the field is Lisa Mae Brunson, founder of the nonprofit Wonder Women Tech. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino asked her how things have changed.

Over the last couple of years, the tech industry has slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs, many of them in recruiting and other departments working to improve diversity. Companies like Meta and Google, which earlier set ambitious hiring and investment goals, have pulled resources from those efforts. As a result, many nonprofit groups set up to train and recruit underrepresented workers are struggling to stay afloat. One prominent person in the field is Lisa Mae Brunson, founder of the nonprofit Wonder Women Tech. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino asked her how things have changed.

Over the last couple of years, the tech industry has slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs, many of them in recruiting and other departments working to improve diversity. Companies like Meta and Google, which earlier set ambitious hiring and investment goals, have pulled resources from those efforts. As a result, many nonprofit groups set up to train and recruit underrepresented workers are struggling to stay afloat. One prominent person in the field is Lisa Mae Brunson, founder of the nonprofit Wonder Women Tech. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino asked her how things have changed.

Over the last couple of years, the tech industry has slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs, many of them in recruiting and other departments working to improve diversity. Companies like Meta and Google, which earlier set ambitious hiring and investment goals, have pulled resources from those efforts. As a result, many nonprofit groups set up to train and recruit underrepresented workers are struggling to stay afloat. One prominent person in the field is Lisa Mae Brunson, founder of the nonprofit Wonder Women Tech. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino asked her how things have changed.

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce,  Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there.Fundraisers are scared of more than Halloween right now, with stock market downturns, inflation, rising interest rates, and an election on the horizon. Amidst all of this unpredictability, what can fundraisers do to ensure that we reach our goals and fuel our missions? On this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I sit down with the legendary Tammy Zonker. Recognized as one of America's Top 20 Fundraising Experts, Tammy is an inspiring international speaker and trainer in the discipline of transformational philanthropy. She has trained, coached and led nonprofit teams to raise more than half-billion dollars including a single gift of $27.1M.   Tammy moved to Detroit in 2008 motivated to fund raise in the most challenging economy in the U.S. and she turned those experiences into fundraising strategies, tools and processes for creating breakthrough fundraising results in any economy.Connect with Tammy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/tammyzonkerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyzonker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammyzonker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyZonkerZTV/Podcast Blog Subscribe: Sign-up for email updates, free resources, and more! Fundraising TransformersAbout Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age. 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That ConvertsJoin Julia at the completely free Nonprofit Social Media Summit! Sign up here: www.NonprofitSocialMediaSummit.com

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce,  Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there.Do you remember that first in-person event or conference that you had to cancel in 2020? I remember it SO clearly.

The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is back and better than ever! This year the Summit is all virtual and coming directly to your screens on November 2nd and 3rd, speakers include Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce,  Lisa Mae Brunson. And of course yours truly, and many more. We're covering everything from TikTok to time management, Facebook ads to influencer marketing and more. Get your free ticket at nonprofitssocialmediasummit.com. And I'll see you there. Almost one-third (31%) of annual donations happen in December, with a whopping 28% of nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their annual funds from their year-end ask.Some nonprofits start planning as early as June, but it's never too late to plan and to improve your end-of-year (EOY) campaign. If you want some fresh ideas for your EOY campaign, this episode will give you five key actions to help ensure success. Loree Lipstein is a passionate and innovative leader with more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit field who brings limitless energy and fierce dedication to all her partnerships. Loree's vision for Thread Strategies grew from her experience observing many nonprofits with innovative ideas struggle to maximize their impact because of funding obstacles.Holly Richardson loves the written word and enjoys applying her academic background in literature and sociolinguistics to writing for development.  Connect with Thread Strategies:Website: https://threadstrategies.com/Twitter:    https://twitter.com/threadstratLinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/thread-strategiesInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/threadstrategiesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThreadStrategies About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements.Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age.Take Julia's free nonprofit masterclass,  3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That Converts

In this episode of BragTalks, Lisa Mae Brunson shares how she transformed and pivoted her life and business with her amazing team at Wonder Women Tech (WWT). This episode is hosted by Heather VanCura, who met Lisa Mae through speaking and attending several iterations of the WWT Summits. Season 2 is all about transitions and pivots, and Lisa Mae shares how the team worked with their partners and community to create engagement and deeper relationships to strengthen the organization. She also shares how she prioritizes mental health and self care in her life. You can join the WWT Online Community or attend the upcoming WWWT Immersive Hybrid Summit coming up in September in Long Beach, California. Connect with Lisa Mae on Twitter, LinkedIn or on her website. Please subscribe, share and review this podcast! This isn't just a one way conversation either. Share your story and experience with us by subscribing and filling out the contact form on BragTalks.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn as well. Bio: Lisa Mae Brunson is a Creative Visionary, Speaker, Author & a Social Innovation Alchemist that is committed to impacting humanity on a global scale. Lisa Mae is the founder of Wonder Women Tech and the host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast. Lisa Mae was named “100 Powerful Women” in the 2019 Oct/Nov issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, included in the 2019 “Create & Cultivate 100” List, in partnership with Chevrolet; and was a Long Beach Post's “40 Under 40” Winner in 2017. She also received an award from Congressman Alan Lowenthal for her work inspiring middle school students through STEAM career fairs, and the 2020 Heart-Centered Tech Award from California Senator Ben Allen. Lisa Mae Brunson was appointed as Commissioner on the Commission for Technology and Innovation for the City of Long Beach, by Mayor Robert Garcia, in December 2016, and is currently serving her third term. She was appointed to the Board for California State University, Long Beach's (CSULB) Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in December 2021. As a Black, Latina and Indigineous female, Lisa Mae is passionate about Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Humanity. She builds programs and initiatives working with Fortune 500 Companies, Government Entities, Schools and Universities, Organizations, and individuals to address the challenges stemming from lack of inclusion, discrimination, systemic racism, gender parity and more.

Our season 1 finale guest is the extraordinary Kara Goldin! Before becoming a bestselling author and the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., Kara was already an incredibly successful business woman working for companies like AOL, Time Inc., and CNN. Never taking "No" for an answer, Kara is determined to carve out her life on her own terms. Look for Kara's inspiring book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, in stores now! Listen in as Kara and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss Kara's vast career, what it takes to become a CEO, and why you should never, ever, doubt yourself. Today's pioneering woman is Kimberly Bryant, an electrical engineer who founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit that teaches STEM skills to young Black girls. Bryant has been named one of the 25 most influential African Americans in technology by Business Insider. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Kimberly Bryant. An enormous thank you to all of our listeners for making our first season a success! Please be sure to Rate and Review this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Learn more about our story and mission at https://wonderwomentech.com/ (wonderwomentech.com) Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

As the only Black woman at the helm of a major performing arts center in the state of New Jersey, Taneshia Nash Laird is an inspirational visionary and true agent of change. As the current President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, a historic performing arts center, Taneshia is working tirelessly to bring the arts to a new generation of visionaries. Taneshia continues to build her amazing legacy, and we are honored to tell her story. Listen in as Taneshia and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss the intricate pivots of Taneshia's career, touching on the most inspirational and vulnerable moments of her journey. Today's pioneering woman is Kathrine Johnson, a Black female mathematician who's calculations at NASA allowed for countless space flights. Katherine is an American hero, whose legacy shines brighter each day. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Katherine Johnson. Please be sure to Rate and Review this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Learn more about our story and mission at https://wonderwomentech.com/ (wonderwomentech.com) Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17btlJMFw4hGnosXYVAehDX8ACF8-XFWe/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17btlJMFw4hGnosXYVAehDX8ACF8-XFWe/view?usp=sharing) Today's amazing guest is a beloved Wonder Women Tech family member, Cheryl Sutherland; Transformational Speaker, Mindset Wellness Strategist and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products. WWT conference goers will instantly recognize Cheryl as our resident MC! Listen in as Cheryl and her biggest cheerleader, Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - go deep into Cheryl's inspirational journey. After Cheryl realized her passion for uplifting and supporting others, she was fueled with an excitement that she can't help but share with others. Cheryl's bright and energetic light is unmistakable, and makes for an episode not to be missed! Today's pioneering woman is Johnnie Jae, Founder of A Tribe Called Geek, an award-winning media platform for Indigenous Geek Culture and STEM. Johnnie's work as a multimedia journalist and speaker is empowering others globally to follow their passions. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Johnnie Jae. Please be sure to Rate and Review this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Learn more about our story and mission at https://wonderwomentech.com/ (wonderwomentech.com) Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pvAFQoUdnkfpTACEAflVS53mi7MY1kYp/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pvAFQoUdnkfpTACEAflVS53mi7MY1kYp/view?usp=sharing) As a young girl, Cynthia Chapple was lucky to be supported by the incredible Black teachers at Washington Elementary on the South Side of Chicago. Today, Cynthia is giving back through her non-profit, Black Girls Do STEM, personally designing accessible ways for Black girls to explore STEM through hands-on, engaging curriculum. Listen in as Cynthia and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss their experiences as Black girls in the U.S. education system, and the importance and impact of the work they are doing today. This inspiring episode is not one to miss! Today's pioneering woman is Fei-Fei Li, a Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, and Co-Founder of AI4ALL, a nonprofit educating the next generation of AI technologists, thinkers, and leaders. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Fei-Fei Li. Please be sure to Rate and Review this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Learn more about our story and mission at https://wonderwomentech.com/ (wonderwomentech.com) Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UlzI-EW6O3lfBI05534BuSy85BL5N3AJ/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UlzI-EW6O3lfBI05534BuSy85BL5N3AJ/view?usp=sharing) Cherry Rose Tan is on a mission. With 12 years of experience in psychology, Cherry Rose works hard on her show, #REALTALK, to create safe spaces for folks working in the tech industry. Too often, admitting ones problems feels like admitting defeat. Cherry Rose joins us today to prove that isn't true, and that mental health can and should be prioritized in any field. Learn about Cherry Rose's personal story of growth, as she and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech - delve deep into the events that have changed them and how they're still affected today. Cherry Rose's resilience is beyond inspiring, and we are honored to help support her on her mission. Today's pioneering woman is Kara Anne Swisher, an American tech industry journalist. Kara is an opinion writer for The New York Times, a contributing editor at New York, the host of the podcast Sway, and the co-host of the podcast Pivot. Kara continues to center women and their experiences in the tech industry. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Kara Swisher. Please be sure to Rate and Review this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Learn more about our story and mission at https://wonderwomentech.com/ (wonderwomentech.com) Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

In today's episode Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - catches up with the amazing Slija Litvin, experienced psychologist, successful entrepreneur, and beloved Mental Health Expert at Wonder Women Tech, shaping our mental health environment and mindfulness events.  After viewing the limitations of public and private therapy practices firsthand in the U.K., Silja searched for a way to scale affordable therapy for all. Today she realizes this dream through her highly-awarded mental health app, eQuoo, which greatly raises the standard mental health app retention rates through the gamification of life-saving mental health tactics.  Listen in to learn from Silja as she recounts her incredible journey across continents and industries, her personal mental health journey, the mistakes she made along the way--and why she would do them all over again.  Today's pioneering woman is Joshilyn Jackson, best-selling author and board member of Reforming Arts, a nonprofit that runs education-in-prison and reentry programs. Through this organization, Joshilyn has taught creative writing, composition, and literature inside Georgia's maximum security facility for women. Thank you for your pioneering contributions, Joshilyn Jackson. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyFhSn6VymbpAEZI8HzhSjIVC5XE2bQL/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyFhSn6VymbpAEZI8HzhSjIVC5XE2bQL/view?usp=sharing) We present this episode in memory of Stefanie Ann Cronin (Agent Cronin), beloved WWT family member since the beginning of our journey 8 years ago. Stefanie lost her battle with cancer this year, taken from us far too soon. We hold her dearly in our hearts. In 2007 Edie Littlefield Sundby was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer of the gallbladder, and was told she only had 3 months to live. Determined to remain resilient, she has become the first person to walk the 1,600 mile El Camino Real de las Californias mission trail, after losing most of her right-lung. Edie credits walking with saving her life. In today's episode Edie relays her incredible journey; from growing up in rural Oklahoma as the youngest of 12, wearing dresses her mother made out of flour sacks, to being a sales executive at IBM and tech entrepreneur, to author of her 2017 memoir published by HarperCollins; The Mission Walker. Edie and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - connect on the deepest of levels as they discuss the effects of cancer, the importance of vulnerability, and what it means to be resilient on the path to life. Today's pioneering woman is Georgia O'Keeffe. Georgia O'Keeffe was a 20th century American painter and pioneer of American modernism. Best known for her canvases depicting flowers, skyscrapers, animal skulls, and Southwestern landscapes. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVbzYu8MBHdwkd7cUFBAoH9qJqy4gDSS/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVbzYu8MBHdwkd7cUFBAoH9qJqy4gDSS/view?usp=sharing) Jossie Haines is an all-around tech powerhouse, having over 20 years of experience in technology and software engineering. Jossie is currently the VP of Software Engineering and Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at Tile, a product engineering company that created the world's most popular Bluetooth tracker. Listen in to learn about Jossie's incredible journey from Puerto Rico to Silicon Valley, and why the mistakes she made are meaningful to her. Jossie and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss everything from video games, to DEI, to the importance of pushing through your own expectations on the journey to self-love. Today's pioneering woman is Hypatia of Alexandria. Hypatia was a female philosopher and mathematician born in Alexandria, Egypt, possibly in 370 CE. She was the daughter of the mathematician Theon, the last professor at the university of Alexandria, who tutored her in math, astronomy, and the philosophy of the day. She is the first female mathematician whose life is reasonably well-recorded. Hypatia was renowned in her own lifetime as a great teacher and a wise counselor. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKsvkKIuwGCzJsJ_tHb52BhcYrfXFLbP/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YKsvkKIuwGCzJsJ_tHb52BhcYrfXFLbP/view?usp=sharing) Today's amazing guest is LT Jaleesa Harrigan, the Nuclear Reactor Propulsion Division Officer serving aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. After earning a BS in Mathematics from Howard University and serving as Communications Officer on a Naval deployment in 2014, LT Harrigan enrolled in the Navy's Nuclear Power School Program where she learned how to participate in and oversee the operation of a nuclear reactor. LT Harrigan is only at the beginning of her incredibly impressive career, and we are honored to share her story so far! Listen in as LT Harrigan and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss real and vulnerable topics from growing up as an outsider, pushing through self-doubt, to the importance of cheerleading! Today's pioneering woman is Grace Hopper, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, and computer programmer. Grace Hopper helped develop a compiler in 1952. Hopper joined the US Navy during world war II and was assigned to program the Mark One computer. She resumed active Naval service at the age of 60, becoming a rear Admiral before retiring in 1986. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Today's episode features the incredible Janneke Niessen, whose career in entrepreneurship and technology has crossed boundaries to inspire many. Janneke is a Founding Partner of CapitalT, a serial entrepreneur, and a diversity advocate. She has been named one of Harper's Bazaar "Women of the Year" 2019, EY "Entrepreneur of the Year" 2014 and one of the "10 most prominent angel investors" 2018. Listen in as Janneke and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - discuss the importance of diverse role models in STEM, avoiding imposter syndrome, and taking a holistic approach to team building. Today's pioneering woman is Dr. Radia Perlman. Perlman is an American computer programmer and network engineer who invented the spanning tree protocol STP, which became the base of network operations. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

In today's incredibly powerful episode, host and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, Lisa Mae Brunson, talks to South L.A. Tech Royalty, Cassie Betts about her journey as a Black woman in the tech industry. Cassie is a Co-Founder of tech company MARTY. Cassie's incredible drive for innovation has allowed her to become the tech giant she is today. We are honored to amplify Cassie's story, and to share with our audiences a personal side to an often daunting industry. In this episode Lisa Mae and Cassie are never afraid to go deep, breaching topics from Cassie's experience as a homeless youth to their shared experiences after the death of George Floyd. Listen in to hear a powerfully real and authentic conversation that will leave you feeling inspired. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Episode Summary1) Lisa Mae is a BADASS!!! She has created a safe place for BIPOC folks to tell stories, impart knowledge and to be themselves.2) She went to school to study psychology but kept coming back to technology and science. Her first love were stars!!!3) She is following her calling and you should too.Lisa Mae Brunson Bio:Lisa Mae Brunson is a Creative Visionary, Speaker, Author & a Social Innovation Alchemist that is committed to impacting humanity on a global scale.Lisa Mae is the founder of Wonder Women Tech, Hiring Humans, Mentor Magic Program, and the host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast. She has launched Junior Innovation Camps for underserved kids, and created STEAM camps and workshops for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. She recently received the 2020 Heart-Centered Tech Award from California Senator Ben Allen. Lisa Mae was named “100 Powerful Women” in the 2019 Oct/Nov issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, included in the 2019 “Create & Cultivate 100” List, in partnership with Chevrolet; and was a Long Beach Post’s “40 Under 40” Winner in 2017. She also received an award from Congressman Alan Lowenthal for her work inspiring middle school students through STEAM career fairs.As a Black, Latina and Indigineous female, Lisa Mae is passionate about Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Humanity. She builds programs and initiatives working with Fortune 500 Companies, Government Entities, Schools and Universities, Organizations, and individuals to address the challenges stemming from lack of inclusion, discrimination, systemic racism, gender parity and more.Lisa Mae Brunson was appointed as Commissioner on the Commission for Technology and Innovation for the City of Long Beach, by Mayor Robert Garcia, in December 2016 and is currently serving her second term. She is the founder of two hackathons–Hacks 4 Humanity, a hackathon for Social Good, and Wonder Women Hacks, a hackathon to address challenges facing women and girls. She also produced two #Fishackathon events, a global program launched by the United States Department of State, under the Obama Administration in 2015 and 2016.She is passionate about humanity and hugs, and has hugged over 13,000 people on her “Love, Hugs, and Inspiration Campaign” launched in 2007.Lisa Mae received a multi-year commitment (2016 – 2021) from the City of Long Beach and Mayor Robert Garcia to host the Wonder Women Tech National Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center and Virtually. She is featured in three Award-Winning documentaries, “Breaking the Silence” (2014), “Kindness is Contagious” (2015), and “Nevertheless” (2020).website: http://wonderwomentech.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stemminginstilettos)

Today's episode features the talented Brooke Hopper, Lead Designer for Drawing and Painting at Adobe! Brooke brings her passion for enabling creativity for everyone to Adobe everyday as she explores the future of drawing and painting. Listen in as Host, Lisa Mae Brunson and Brooke Hopper discuss the importance of accessibility, mentorship, learning from failures, and continually stretching boundaries. Brooke's colorful journey and vision for the future will surely provide inspiration to all listeners. Today's Pioneering Women in STEAM Segment honors Michelle Obama, the 44th First Lady of the United States. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Today's honored guest is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., who became the first Latina in space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. Dr. Ochoa eventually became the Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center until her retirement in 2018, and is now Chair of the National Science Board. Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr. Ochoa's incredible career path, the importance of building pathways for others, and celebrating those that came before her. Ever wondered what outer space smells like? We have the answer! Dr. Ochoa's fascinating life in space and her down-to-earth spirit will be an inspiration to all listeners. This out-of-this-world episode shouldn't be missed! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Make room on your vision board, because today's guest is Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX; a community-minded biotech and device development company searching for data science-based methods to combat brain disorders and other health issues. Listen in as host Lisa Mae Brunson interviews the amazing Dr. Joyonna. This episode not only explores her complex pathways as a Black scientist and innovator, but embodies the strength of her impactful spirit. We are beyond honored to share her story! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

In today’s episode of #REALTALK, our host Cherry Rose interviewed the amazing Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, a global movement celebrating women and diversity in STEAM. The interview started by sharing their visions of the world, followed by Lisa Mae’s journey to her position right now. Her passion for social innovation and campaigns that focus on human rights, equity, and humanity led her to what she has achieved. As the interview progressed, Lisa Mae shared her experience of major burnout and what it taught her about being a better leader. She also shares how she connects with her team members, and the importance of being real and leading from the heart. Learn the importance of being open, working together, and leading from a place of connection as an entrepreneur. Tune into this episode! What You Will Learn What connection means to her (and why it matters in business) Her experiences with extreme burnout and COVID-19, and what it taught her about being a better leader How flexibility and surrendering can change the game The importance of mentorship in moving forward as leaders Learn more at https://realtalkmvmt.com/

In today's incredible episode, Founder of Wonder Women Tech and Host of the podcast, Lisa Mae Brunson, interviews the amazing Jaya Iyer, Founder and CEO of S.T.E.A.M. themed apparel company, Svaha Inc. The gumption that pushed Jaya to move to Athens, Georgia from her home in India is alone inspiring, yet the strength and resilience she has had to show since then creates a truly powerful story that we are honored to share. This fun, inspiring, and heart wrenching episode is not one to miss, and the best part - it has pockets! ;) You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

In an episode full of love and inspiration, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Viktoriya Chaplytska, Vice President of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps. Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own journey. ~~~~~ Follow Wonder Women Tech! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wonderwomentech Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WonderWomenTech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomentech Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

In our second episode Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews the amazing Lisa Callahan, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Civil Space at Lockheed Martin. Come hang out in space with Lisa and Lisa Mae as they go deep into their pasts and their responsibilities as leaders and pioneers. Above all they are reminded of how far they've come, and why it's all worth it. ~~~~~ Follow Wonder Women Tech! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wonderwomentech Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WonderWomenTech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomentech Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez

In the debut episode of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews the lovely Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution. In this episode we learn how Kimberly discovered the "happiest place on earth," while traveling a million paths to reach her true North. Enjoy a Pioneering Women in STEAM segment, and fall in love with Kimberly and Lisa Mae as they talk about taking a non-traditional path forward, taking leaps of faith, and being of service to others. Engaging, raw, funny, down-to-earth, and inspirational, you'll come away from listening to this episode as though you've just been given a "Word!" and the motivation you need to blaze your own trail for happiness, success, and self-discovery. Follow Wonder Women Tech! Twitter: https://twitter.com/wonderwomentech Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WonderWomenTech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomentech Sound Engineering and Theme Songs by Carleigh Strange

Are you ready? The Wonder Women Tech Show is coming to the airwaves Tuesday, December 8th! Engaging, raw, funny, this podcast will take you through the powerful stories behind pioneering women and the underrepresented in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) and entrepreneurship.  Each week Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder, Wonder Women Tech, creates a raw and vulnerable space for real discussion with a different pioneer in STEAM. https://wonderwomentech.com/podcast/

Welcome to my very first show everyone and thank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode I sit down with Lisa Mae Brunson. Lisa Mae is a Founder and Chief Visionary at Wonder Women Tech Foundation, a registered charity, founded in Long Beach, California. Over the past 7 years Lisa Mae has been running a year-round series of events, conferences, hackathons and various other programmes that help to elevate underrepresented individuals in STEAM subjects.She has co-written books, been on the covers of magazines and received various awards, including most recently a Senate award from Sen. Ben Allen on her work in Tech field. However her real mission is getting marginalised people at the table and collectively changing the narratives and creating opportunities. On this podcast I had a very raw and open talk with Lisa Mae about:1) Life as an entrepreneur and a human rights activist while being marginalised herself;2) Corporate sponsors and building meaningful partnerships;3) Reality around Diversity & Inclusion;4) Sharing the table with virtual influencers.Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe and rate this podcast!You can connect with Lisa Mae via:Twitter: @MissLisaMae and @wonderwomentechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamae/E-Mail: info@wonderwomentech.comYou can connect with me via:Twitter: @BaibaZigaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baibaziga-consulting/E-mail: info@lakehouse-consulting.com

She Leads Podcast: Leadership Empowerment for Women of Color presents Season 2 Episode 1: Leadership Empowerment with Lisa Mae Brunson.  Gain leadership insight and advice from Lisa Mae Brunson an Author, Speaker, and STEAM advocate.  Listen in to learn about Lisa Mae’s experiences and lessons on her quest to be an Ultimate Leader!

Today we are spotlighting Lisa Mae Brunson of Wonder Women Tech. Wonder Women Tech (WWT) is an organization that produces year-round programming and national and international conferences that highlight, educate, and celebrate women and diversity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), innovation and entrepreneurialism. This episode is powered by BetaList.com, where you can discover tomorrow's startups today and Make in LA, empowering you and your business by making hardware not hard. Connect with us at wearelatech.com/podcast and tweet @WeAreLATech and @EspreeDevora. What is Your Ask From the Community? Get involved in our events in any shape or form.

Today we are spotlighting Lisa Mae Brunson of Wonder Women Tech. Wonder Women Tech (WWT) is an organization that produces year-round programming and national and international conferences that highlight, educate, and celebrate women and diversity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), innovation and entrepreneurialism. This episode is powered by UpGuard.com, UpGuard's discovery engine brings visibility to complex IT environments, enabling teams to quickly identify risk, confirm compliance and make business safer. Connect with us at womenintechshow.com. Tweet @womenintechshow and @EspreeDevora

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The Cosandra Calloway Show with Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech Author, Writer, and Award-Winning Poet. Award-winning documentary actress and devout humanitarian. Owner of Creative Visionaries, LLC. Founder of the Love, Hugs & Inspiration Campaign, and Creator of 21 Days of Fearlessness™. Get Your Skip On!! Wonder Women Tech (WWT) is a conference franchise and series of educational programming that highlights, celebrates and educates women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM) and innovation. Our platform offers a variety of speakers, panel discussions, coding classes, hackathons and other dynamic initiatives geared towards empowering women and girls in STEAM. We will explore areas in: Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, Startups/Startup Culture, Female Founders, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Innovation, Aerospace, Bioengineering, Engineering, Eco-Tech, Robotics, Mathematics, Leadership, Closing the Gender Gap, Pioneers in Tech, Space exploration, Future of Travel, Mobility, Automotive Innovation, The Intersection between Arts and STEM, Healthcare technology, Sports technology, and more.