#0036: Kishau Rogers on burning out on a cycle + honoring the power of quitting stuff

Kishau is also the founder & CEO of Websmith, Inc. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NFIB, JavaWorld, and other national publications. She is fiercely committed to STEM and using tech for social good. To further both of those aims, Kishau actively serves on advisory boards with institutions such as VCU School of Engineering, Think of Us and WAAW Foundation. She is also a recent recipient of the NAWBO Wells Fargo STEM Award and the Lyn McDermid Community Impact Award. [Swoon.]Admittedly, I’m fan-girling over Kishau a bit, but did manage to pull it together. When uttered the words “making thinking sexy again,” I practically vibrated with excitement, gratitude, and inspiration. We talked in-depth about bringing critical thinking back. We also geeked out on machine learning, internal expectations, hating mediocrity, burning out, the complexity of hustle + push, and how she turned it around, plus the power of knowing when to quit.Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Kishau on social media: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInWebSmith, Inc.BigThinking.ioTimeStudyThink of UsU.S. White House Hackathon for Foster CareWAAW FoundationSTEMSheHacks AfricaSherylle BatesDr. Unoma OkoraforOprah WinfreyRichard BransonSXSWElizabeth Street Cafe in Austin, TexasThank you to past guest Minda Harts. By connecting with Minda on Twitter, I’m meeting amazing women like Kishau. #gratefulKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.