EP6. Tech & Tenacity: Strategic Resilience for Black Women Navigating Challenges in Tech

How will you face the challenges that arise in your career? Prepare yourself with strategies now. Join us in this episode as we explore the strategic resilience and tenacity needed to navigate the difficulties along your career journey.Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTubeShow NotesIn this inspiring episode of Thriving In the Game, host Alicia Cyrus sits down with Tina Debose to discuss the difficulties and challenges Black Women face in tech. A trailblazing global leader with over four decades in the IT industry, Tina highlights pivotal experiences from her early days as the only woman in a software certification class to her current role leading a team of 50+ developers and engineers. Together, they cover:* embracing unconventional opportunities* strategic preparation & self-advocacy* importance of allyship & support* navigating career obstacles & retooling* finding validation outside of workThrough personal anecdotes and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for early and transitioning career Black Women aspiring to thrive, despite the difficulties they may encounter along their professional journey, and build long-term careers in technology.00:00 Introduction to Thriving In the Game01:22 Meet Tina Debose: A Trailblazer in Tech05:12 Navigating Early Career Challenges06:56 The Importance of Allyship and Support12:33 Strategies for Career Advancement16:35 Overcoming Workplace Obstacles15:45 Embracing Change and Retooling21:27 Building Confidence and Validation Outside of Work39:10 Final Thoughts and ResourcesIn this episode Tina also mentions:* Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer JohnsonConnect with Tina Debose on LinkedInJoin our community:* TITG Newsletter* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinginthegame/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivinginthegame/* Bluesky: http://@thrivinginthegame.bsky.social* If you have a comment or recommendation, DM or Email: TITG PodcastMusic by Praz Khanal from PixabaySpecial thanks to Hiwote Getaneh and the Emerging Voices Podcast Accelerator. Join her newsletter or follow her Instagram @hiwote.getaneh and @emergingvoicespod. Interested in starting your own podcast? Book a call with HiwoteProduced by Jay for Podcast Mechanic. Check out his portfolio and schedule a call at bit.ly/PodMechProResourcesLooking for an organizational and creative tool that empowers women in prioritizing their mental health, self-care, and spiritual growth? 98 Fig Press (@98figpress) is a Black Woman owned company that has designed The Imperfect Planner with you in mind! In support of Black History Month and Women’s History Month they are offering a 15% discount now through March 31, 2025. Use code: THRIVINGIN2025 and order yours today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thrivinginthegamepodcast.substack.com