Black Tech Unplugged

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(Ep. 056) Chief Information Officer Unplugged with Celestine Pressley Mar 03, 2022

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Who would think in 2022 we still have to announce the first Black (fill in the blank)? Well allow me to introduce to you to the FIRST BLACK FEMALE CIO (Chief Information Officer) of the White House Office of the United States Trade Representative(USTR), Celestine Pressley. Jump into this episode to hear her talk about working in the White House and how she went from fleecing the government to policing government IT. Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/03/03/celestine-pressley-unplugged/ Connect with Celestine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestine-pressley-csm-mba-ts-sci-84391b10/ ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com

(Ep. 055) Tech Creative Life Unplugged with Elise Swopes Feb 10, 2022

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Connect with Deena for Career Coaching: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min Failing upward can be a beautiful thing and Elise Swopes tells us how that's possible. She turned her rock bottom, purposeless life into an intentional, healthy, abundant, purposeful experience. That's powerful! Learn how Elise went from college dropout and couch crashing to working with some of our favorite brands (Apple, Adidas, Lady Gaga to name a few) and kicking ass in the NFT community. Oh and did I mention she met Kanye West?! Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/02/10/ep-055-elise-swopes-unplugged/ Connect with Elise: Instagram: instagram.com/swopes Twitter: twitter.com/swopes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EliseSwopes/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJfvUKB15m_UlaIjwswAylA Elise's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/swopes ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use #BlackTechUnplugged on social media to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 054) CEO Life Unplugged with Kelly Manthey Jan 27, 2022

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If you ever wanted to get inside the mind of a CEO, today is your lucky day. I had the pleasure to sit & chat with my company (Kin+Carta)Group Chief Executive, Kelly Manthey. We talk about her career path, the top tech topics including burnout and remote working, and dare I say we talk about RACE. Yes you read that right, we go deep on this episode! Enter the mind of Kelly Manthey, if you dare. Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/01/27/ep-054-kelly-manthey-unplugged/ Interested in receiving career coaching from Deena? Schedule an initial intake and answer a few questions: calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use the hashtag #BlackTechUnplugged on social media to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 053) Scrum Master Life Unplugged with Deena McKay Jan 11, 2022

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Have you ever wondered what your Scrum Master actually does at work? Well it's a lot more than you think. Join Black Tech Unplugged host, Deena McKay, for an episode where you learn more about her role as a Scrum Master, the responsibilities that come with the role, and how she wants to help you in 2022! (And also how you can help her.) Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2022/01/13/ep-053-deena-mckay-unplugged/ Interested in receiving career coaching from Deena? Schedule an initial intake and answer a few questions: https://calendly.com/deena-m-mckay/15min Connect with Deena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deena_mckay Twitter: https://twitter.com/deenamckay Website: https://www.deenamckay.com ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use the hashtag #BlackTechUnplugged on IG & Twitter to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 052) When People Can Attract the Money...: Black Tech Unplugged with Deena and Du'An Oct 28, 2021

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You may know Du'An Lightfoot as Mr. Lab Everyday, but on this episode he is my co-host. On episode 052, Du'An and I give a brief update on his current tech role and touch on several of the top tech stories. We speak about Elizabeth Holmes (CEO of Theranos) and her current fraud trial, the iPod turning 20 this year (this is where we show our age), Snapchat seeing a dramatic drop in it's stock price, and last but not least every woe that Facebook has going on right now (there's too many to list here so that means you have to listen to the episode to find out what we talk about.) Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2021/10/28/ep-052-black-tech-unplugged-with-duan-deena/ Connect with Du'An: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labeveryday Twitter: https://twitter.com/labeveryday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/labeveryday Website: https://www.labeveryday.com ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use the hashtag #BlackTechUnplugged on IG & Twitter to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 051) Azure Specialist & Content Creation Unplugged with Hosanna Hali Oct 13, 2021

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One day this young woman thought she was going to work in finance, next thing you know she is working in tech at a major corporation. And that is the beginning of Hosanna Hali's story into tech. Even though she took the unconventional path into tech she is making a big impact on the UK tech scene. Not only is she an Azure specialist, she is also a big UK content creator (although I prefer to call her an influencer). Listen to episode 051 of the podcast and learn about Hosanna's tech role, her own platform called ‘The Tech Cornr’, what the UK tech scene is looking like these days, and most importantly how she's balancing work and work. Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2021/10/14/ep-051-hosanna-hali-unplugged/ Connect with Hosanna: Instagram: instagram.com/thetechcornr Twitter: twitter.com/thetechcornr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIsmzcRwV_EPOBaVQavYuUA ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use #BlackTechUnplugged on social media to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 050) An Ode to Amazon Drivers: Black Tech Unplugged Sep 30, 2021

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Black Tech Unplugged has officially hit 50 episodes! Thank you to every single person who listens to the podcast repeatedly, it doesn't go unnoticed at all. As a way to say thank you I have two treats for you: 1. Referral link to get more tech news in your inbox via emerging tech brew newsletter: morningbrew.com/emerging-tech/r/?kid=783aa044 2. A discount code for Hustle Crew (https://www.hustlecrew.co/membership#:~:text=Hustle%20Crew%20Membership%20Access%20new%20tools%20%26%20proven,your%20community.%20Join%20Monthly%20%2415%20Join%20Annual%20%24150). Use discount code 'DEENA10' On this episode I get together with my friend, Tye Crutcher, and we talk a little ish about some of your favorite tech stories. In this episode we cover: • An update on OnlyFans (https://www.reuters.com/business/onlyfans-reverses-ban-showing-sexually-explicit-content-2021-08-25/) • Iphone 13 & iOs 15 (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/09/ios-15-is-available-today/ (https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-13-review-familiarity-is-part-of-the-phones-charm/) • Netflix's new VR Game (https://uploadvr.com/netflix-eden-unearthed-app-lab/) • Amazon AI Cameras (https://www.vice.com/en/article/88npjv/amazons-ai-cameras-are-punishing-drivers-for-mistakes-they-didnt-make) Full show notes for this episode can be found here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2021/09/30/ep-050-black-tech-unplugged/ ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use the hashtag #BlackTechUnplugged on IG & Twitter to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 049) VP Life Unplugged with Brandy Hays Morrison Sep 16, 2021

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Brandy Hays Morrison's mom had a dream. That her kids would one day work at IBM. Well she got her dream(and then some). Allow me to introduce you to Brandy, VP of Strategic Growth at Pluribus Digital, but more importantly a Black woman with resilience and a tech journey that you would never believe. Listen to episode 049 to hear the story of a woman who took a leap of faith into engineering ended up in the VP chair. Full show notes for this episode: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2021/09/16/brandy-hays-morrison-unplugged/ Connect with Brandy: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandyhays Twitter: twitter.com/brandyhaysdc ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Make sure to tag the podcast and use #BlackTechUnplugged on social media to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 048) Chop Chop Back to Business (NOT): Black Tech Unplugged Aug 25, 2021

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VOTE FOR MY SXSW PANEL: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/118371 *Note: You have to create an account before voting Africa and I are back together yall! Bringing you a good kiki and the latest tech news. To be specific in this episode we cover: - Deena's SXSW Panel - Code Switching: Lifestyle or Necessary Evil?: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/118371 - How OnlyFans is removing sex worker content (the content that made them money): https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/21/tech/onlyfans-creators-react-sexually-explicit-ban/index.html - Google work from home salary cut: https://www.reuters.com/world/the-great-reboot/pay-cut-google-employees-who-work-home-could-lose-money-2021-08-10/ - Chip shortage causing Toyota to cut its global production: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/19/toyota-to-slash-september-production-due-to-global-chip-shortage.html - Recent viral videos (The Scholarship video challenge and the milk crate challenge) Full show notes for this episode can be found here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2021/08/26/ep-048-black-tech-unplugged/ Connect with Africa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africamiranda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africamiranda Twitter:https://twitter.com/africamiranda Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/africamiranda/videos ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use the hashtag #BlackTechUnplugged on IG & Twitter to discuss this & other episodes!

(Ep. 047) Chief Information Officer Life Unplugged with Teri Green-Mason Aug 10, 2021

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VOTE FOR MY SXSW PANEL: https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/118371 *Note: You have to create an account before voting On this episode I am joined by the outspoken, positive being known as Teri Green-Mason. She tells us the story about starting off her career as an intern (it sounds normal, but it's not what you think) and how she climbed the corporate ladder extremely quickly. Learn how this transformational CIO builds successful teams and has everybody wanting to join her standups. And most importantly she's giving all of us game about how to get into that coveted c-suite just like her. Don't believe me? Listen to the episode now to find out! Full show notes for this episode can be found here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2021/08/12/ep-047-teri-green-mason-unplugged/ Connect with Teri: Facebook: facebook.com/teri.green.9 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terigreen ————————————————————————- Stay Connected with Black Tech Unplugged: Twitter: twitter.com/blktechunplged Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/blacktechunplugged Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/blacktechunplugged Email: blacktechunplugged@gmail.com ————————————————————————- Use the hashtag #BlackTechUnplugged on IG & Twitter to discuss this & other episodes!

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