Tech in the Right Direction

Enjoy this podcast replay: Listen as Jennifer Didier and W. Curtis Preston talk about the importance of backing up your technology. Mr. Preston is an advocate for women and he encourages women to join his team.  W. Curtis Preston Bio: W. Curtis Preston (AKA Mr. Backup) has specialized in designing data protection systems since 1993, and has designed such systems for some of the largest organizations in the world. His lively prose and wry, real-world approach has made him a popular author and speaker. He has written four O'Reilly books, the latest of which is Modern Data Protection, published in 2021. He is also the host of BackupCentral.com and its Restore it All podcast. He is now the Chief Technical Evangelist for Druva, the only at-scale SaaS provider of data protection. Career Update:  Backup & Cyber Recovery Expert Self-employed  May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs Oceanside, California, United States · Remote I have specialized in backup & DR for over 30 years, and now specialize in preparing companies to be able to successfully respond to cyber incidents like ransomware attacks. O'Reilly book author, host of The Backup Wrap-Up podcast, expert witness, and content creator for backup & cyber recovery companies.… more Thinking about how I can help you keep your data safe :) Disaster Recovery and Online Backup

Enjoy this podcast replay: Suruchi is the Founder & CEO of GIANT, a blockchain protocol that turns a phone number into a bank account and bandwidth into currency via; seamless and secure access to the internet globally; rewards on usage and yield on airtime balances.  Suruchi has extensive telecom, consumer software and blockchain experience and serves as a speaker/panelist at industry events in the US and abroad. She advises and mentors blockchain start-ups at Founders Space (ranked #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes) as well as mentoring young girls to cultivate her passion for technology. Suruchi Likes to identify herself as a passionate, result-oriented, and fun-loving individual. Has an unbeatable self-confidence, undying willingness, and unbreakable perseverance. Strongly believes in “Winners never quit & quitters never win” - Vince Lombardi. Feel free to reach out by adding a quick note about why you would like to connect. Today we talk about Suruchi’s dream for technology and her passion for influencing young girls to start looking into technology, as early as 8 years old.  Click HERE to learn more about Suruchi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guptasuruchi/ Thank you for listening to Suruchi’s story as she encourages young girls to get into tech. 

Enjoy this previously recorded Podcast.  An update on Dr. Antoine. In March 2023 she joined the Capgemini team.  Her new role is EVP, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer in Europe.  Congratulations on being a rising star for Women In Technology everywhere.  This week's guest is Dr. Cara Antoine, Managing Director Digital Transformation IG&H - a leading independent business consulting firm based in the Netherlands. IG&H is a market leader in complex end-to-end digital transformation and has focused its work across five industries: retail, healthcare, banking, insurance, and pensions. In today's episode, we talk about Dr. Cara's journey from fixing radios as a young child to the head of IG&H's Digital Transformation team. We also discuss the difficulties women currently face in the technology industry and what we can all do to help grow their presence. Lastly, we discuss creating a more accessible business and how organizations can help create opportunities for anyone and everyone to gain access to products, services, and solutions. You can learn more about IG&H here: https://www.igh.com/ We hope Dr. Cara's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career. Recognitions: Top 100 Global Tech Leader 2025 Global Women in Tech’s Global Excellence Award 2022 Computable's Top 100 Most Influential Women in Business & Digital Leader of the Year 2021 DeMarketing’s Top 100 Influencer in Media and Marketing 2020 Global Digital Women’s Global Digital Female Leader in Digital Transformation 2019  

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer interviews Sunnie Weber about her accomplishments professionally as well as family. Sunnie Weber Bio: Director of IoT Ecosystem Partner Strategy and Scale Sunnie has been in the world of IoT for the last 8 + years now having worked in Sales and Partner Enablement, Sales Operations, and Channel Scale Design at Cisco and Intel before focusing on setting up partner programs for our edge partners, the OT SI. Just recently she moved into a broader role in IoT as the Ecosystem Partner Strategy Lead and is excited to be able to take everything she’s learned to help build a bridge across the ecosystem, helping our partners cross over from get to go to market with a goal of getting everyone faster time to market and more services opportunities. Connecting our ecosystems through solutions and solution selling is her greatest passion at Intel. Career Update: Global Director Technology Partner Programs Elastic · Full-time Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos San Francisco Bay Area · Remote Ecosystem partner strategist and program developer focused on building bridges and networks in new and undefined spaces. *Defined the strategy and launched the Elastic AI Ecosystem *Integrated sales enablement for our sellers & partners to maximize partner engagement and solution selling *Proposed new features and benefits to target both side of the build and channel partner ecosystem *Drove partner engagement in the GenAI space through targeted enablement and linked benefits *Hosted and moderated webinar: From Complexity to Clarity: How AI-Powered Search Transforms Enterprise Services with an average time attended of 96% webinar duration *Presented the value of the Elastic AI Ecosystem and Partners at the Sales Kick Off with more than 1000 attendees *Earned "Rising Star" Award for my innovative work and aligning a cross matrix of stakeholders

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week on Tech in the Right Direction we follow Vanina Ivanova's journey in the Tech Industry and the extreme differences in digital marketing from when she first started her career to today. Vanina is currently the CMO at Adex Network, a blockchain powered system that is bringing full transparency to the digital marketing space through smart contract technology. She’s a cryptocurrency enthusiast herself, and is finding working for a blockchain company inspiring, empowering and overall – delightful. Join us as we dive into personal data, the lack of privacy in advertising, and what we can do to change this problem. Learn more about Adex Network here: https://www.adex.network/ Thank you - we hope Vanina's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. Career update: Co-Founder of Sol Sisters. Dec 2025 to Present · 4 mos I co-founded a community for the Solana girlies by the Solana girlies. The community grew from 0 to 140+ in the first 2 months after launch, and already has a steady flow of value-add activities for the members.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Tiffani Bova, a Global Growth Evangelist at Salesforce and the author of Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make Or Break Your Business, a Wallstreet Journal Bestseller. Tiffani was also named to Thinkers50 2019 Global Ranking of Management Thinkers and one of the "Most Powerful and Influential Women in California." These are just a few of the accolades Tiffani has acquired throughout her years in the tech industry.   Tiffani's current focus is on helping drive customer success within their vast customer ecosystem. She helps companies not only grow bigger but also better with new business strategies and technology. She credits working in sales to her unique perspective on the challenges facing companies and the solutions she creates to solve them. She works alongside sales and customer success teams worldwide to drive change and build them into successful enterprises. She is sharing this experience in her podcast, "What's Next!" to give others a perspective on improving themselves and their business.   Thank you for listening; we hope Tiffani's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career. If you would like to learn more about Tiffani and her accomplishments, visit her podcast site: https://www.tiffanibova.com/whats-next-podcast/   Learn more about her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Growth-IQ-Smarter-Choices-Business/dp/0525534407   Updated info: "𝐁𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝." - San Francisco Examiner “[𝐓𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐁𝐨𝐯𝐚] 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.” – Forbes Most growth conversations start in the wrong place. They start with tactics — a new channel, a new product, a new pricing model. But the companies that sustain growth don’t choose tactics first. They choose sequence. They understand the market context they’re operating in, and they make decisions in the right order, at the right time. That’s Growth IQ. After nearly 30 years advising and leading some of the world’s most recognized technology companies — as a Research Fellow and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, as Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, and now as Chief Strategy & Research Officer at The Futurum Group — that conviction hasn’t changed. But what I’ve learned since has. The missing variable in most growth models isn’t the customer. It’s the employee. My research (conducted with Forbes and Edelman) found that companies who invest equally in employee experience and customer experience grow faster, retain more, and build more durable businesses. That’s the Experience Mindset. Now, as AI reshapes every go-to-market motion, the same principle applies: technology amplifies the decisions you make — good and bad. Leaders who understand how to align people, process, and AI-driven intelligence will have an extraordinary advantage. Those who don’t will wonder where their growth went. What I do: • Keynote at conferences and corporate events for Fortune 500 and high-growth tech companies. • Advise executive teams on growth strategy, GTM transformation, and experience-led growth. • Lead research and strategy at The Futurum Group. • Host conversations with the world’s most interesting business minds on the What’s Next! Podcast. • Two Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Six years on the Thinkers50 Top 50. • Featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, MIT Sloan, and Bloomberg.

Enjoy this podcast update. Our next guest on MENtors that Make a Difference is Allen Middleton, Partner Development Manager of North America for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Allen has spent over 20 years in the IT learning and development space, where he has a proven track record of creating positive organizational change. He is a driven leader focused on creating team success and the growth and advancement of his customers. Today we discuss Allen's professional career and how his past 20 years in the learning development space have led him to Amazon Web Services (AWS). We also cover women's presence in tech and the challenges women face in today's IT landscape. Then, digging in further - we talk about how organizations can advocate for positive change for women to help overcome these modern-day challenges and how the data is trending in the right direction. Thank you for listening; we hope Allen's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. You can reach Allen Middleton at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenrmiddleton/ Career Update: Associate Director, Alliance Insights & Management Associate Director, Alliance Insights & Management GTM Lead at Accenture LearnVantage, responsible for driving ecosystem-led go-to-market strategy and enabling revenue growth through OEM skilling and enablement programs. Empowers cloud and digital transformations, creating comprehensive 360° value for customers. Partners with OEM leadership and One Accenture stakeholders to align offerings to client demand, growth priorities, and commercial outcomes. Leads global, cross-functional teams to bring scalable, repeatable solutions to market, enabling sales teams with differentiated value propositions and GTM assets that accelerate pipeline, deal velocity, and client adoption. Focuses on cloud transformation skilling with an emphasis on GenAI enablement, workforce readiness, and measurable value realization at enterprise scale.  

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Eva Helén, the CEO of EQ Inspiration, Board Director at Vasion, and the Author of Women in Tech - a Book for Guys. Eva is a seasoned business executive and an experienced board member. She has over 20 years of experience in high tech, international business, strategy, operations, and finance. In addition, she has refined her expertise in developing shareholder value in high-growth companies, advising on business development and human capital. Today we talk about Eva's early years in Silicon Valley and how it led her to become a Co-Founder, CEO, Board Member, Speaker, and Author. We also discuss the significant role men can play in growing women's presence in the tech industry and the steps they can take to become more inclusive. This idea is at the center of Eva's book, Women in Tech - a Book for Guys. Listen to today's episode and learn more about Eva and her incredible story. Learn more about EQ Inspiration and Women in Tech - a Book for Guys here: https://eqinspiration.com/product/women-in-tech-a-book-for-guys/ Learn more about Vasion here: https://www.vasion.com/ Thank you - we hope Eva's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career. Career Update: BRAVE Industries is a developer, integrator, and operator of industrial size projects in the United States. We make fresh affordable produce available to more people by growing closer to consumers and by integrating industry and energy into our solutions. Our regenerative eco systems are the result of symbiotic relationships between heat generating industries, micro grids including renewable energy, and greenhouses. Addressing people's health and wellness, our climate, and the acute energy crisis drives our projects.

This week's guest is Lori McColl, the CEO and Founder of Whim-Detroit, a technology startup and digital transformation group that focuses on implementing agile solutions. She is passionate about sharing her experience in the tech industry and growing a new business. Lori has been a guest speaker at several events, including the future of retail and social movements at the Women's Convention, Social Media Week, Planet M IoT Connect, and Detroit Start-up Week. Lori has taken a customer-focused approach to growing her business. This focus on client needs has allowed her to build trust, which gives her the ability to innovate and develop projects quickly. This approach has been central to the culture of Whim-Detroit and has allowed them to grow into the successful business they are today. To learn more about Lori and Whim-Detroit, visit their site here: https://www.whim-detroit.com/ Thank you for listening; we hope Lori's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Nauren Batjargal, the Co-Founder and COO of erxes Inc, an open-source growth marketing platform that focuses on being a single tool for the Growth Marketing Lifecycle. They currently have over 1 million downloads in over 100 countries and are in the process of raising even more capital for further growth. Today we talk about Nauren's career journey and how she moved up the ranks within the financial tech industry and how this led her to co-found erxes. We also cover how women can establish themselves as leaders within an organization. You can learn more about erxes Inc. here: https://erxes.io/ Thank you for listening; we hope Nauren's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer Didier interviews a veteran in the Technology space, Rupal Parikh. Get to know Rupal Parikh as we hear how she got started on her tech journey and how she is helping companies understand how to retain their sales teams and build their presales programs. Bio: Rupal Parikh is a veteran in the technology space, from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies. As the head of a global Presales team at SAP, Rupal and her team help customers achieve efficiency gains and process improvements across their critical enterprise incentive management systems through SAP's Sales Performance Management portfolio. Rupal is also an advocate of the Presales function. She advises technology startups on best practices in building Presales teams and creating value-added Presales technology to master the craft. Rupal is also passionate about helping elevate and connect women in their professional journeys. She is New York City chapter director for WNORTH, a membership network that brings together women at a high level to share their networks, knowledge, and experience. Connect with Rupal Parikh [email protected] or on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupal-parikh-b99a5b/overlay/contact-info/

Enjoy this Podcast Replay: This week's guest is Lauren Anderson, the Owner and Chief Recruiter for All-In Recruiting & Talent Boutique - an experienced Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Organization delivering exceptional hiring results with urgency. Nationally recognized Business Leader in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition and Founder of All-In Recruiting & Talent Boutique. Specializing in direct-hire placements and contingent workforce solutions, All-In Recruiting has helped top talented candidates across industries to secure over $4M in salaries globally, as well as invested significantly in underrepresented entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Shark-ish. Lauren's impact extends to start-up communities, workforce development, and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs. Her achievements have earned her capital backing, features in Rolling Out Magazine, honors from Black Image Magazine, and recognition from Nevada’s Lt. Governor. Today we talk about Lauren's career journey and how she found her passion in helping others grow their careers. We also discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it can drive positive results for organizations by showcasing the talent that otherwise wouldn't be acknowledged. We also cover how the hiring landscape has changed during the pandemic and what the future holds for the recruitment process. Learn more about All-In Recruiting here: https://www.all-inrecruiting.com/ Thank you for listening - we hope Lauren's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer Didier Interviews Alexandra West of Nerd/Noir.  Alexandra shares her journey from the world of Art to technology, back to Art and making her final career in the world of Technology. Listen to her story of how her art background had allowed her to experience and share a unique technology experience and focus. About Nerd/Noir: Founded in 2015, Nerd/Noir is a consulting firm specializing in transforming large-scale product engineering organizations. ​​The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and helping businesses rethink digital transformation. Nerd/Noir helps clients build self-sustaining coaching capabilities, ensuring long-term success in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape; focusing on outcome-driven strategies and impacts, versus process-centric approaches. The Nerd/Noir team has more than 25 years of experience in modernizing processes and increasing the success of engineering and product teams, from startups to Fortune 500 firms. For more information, please visit https://nerdnoir.com/.   Alexandra West, Cofounder & Creative Director Alexandra West is an award-winning designer, international speaker, and corporate trainer. She is passionate about culture, creativity, and collaboration. Her focus is on bringing both a visual thinking mindset and a strong sense of psychological safety to the world of collaborative work. Alex has a long history as a creative. After earning her degree in Art History from Emory University, Alex spent her early career in commercial and nonprofit art galleries. She then spent a decade managing large-scale software implementations for Fortune 500 HR teams before leaving corporate America to return to her creative roots. Alex worked as a production designer and art director on feature films, television shows, and commercials for over ten years. Alex works with organizations on product discovery and development projects, as well as corporate culture and diversity & inclusion initiatives. When not busy curating and coaching, Alex can be found eating cheese. All kinds of cheese. You can find Alexandra West on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-west-nerdnoir/

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Vickie Helm, the CEO of Smart Group Firm - a consulting firm focused on business strategy, leadership, training, and management consulting. Vickie is also the Co-CEO of Metadigm Digital - an online media network to help visionary action takers shape the future and create thrive-ability through world-class books, shows, and programs. She is also a best-selling author and keynote speaker that focuses on economic, political, and business patterns across the globe to create success for her clients and to prepare, pivot and profit from the changes ahead. In today's episode, we talk about Vickie's career journey and how she developed a passion for entrepreneurship at a young age. We also talk about how young entrepreneurs can maximize their potential and build a successful business. We also discuss giving back and the importance of helping others while helping yourself. You can learn more about Smart Group Firm here: https://www.smartgroupfirm.com/ We hope Vickie's story helps inspire others to grow their career. Instagram: @Vickie_Helm Facebook: SheEO.vickiehelm Career Update: Hi, I’m Vickie Helm, CEO and Founder of Empresence AI Automation, Helm Media and Publishing, and Smart Group Firm, and Co-CEO of Metadigm Digital Network. Over the last 30 years, I’ve built 13 successful companies, authored more than 45 books, and helped thousands of entrepreneurs automate smarter, market better, and build lasting wealth.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Our next guest on MENtors that Make a Difference is Michael Ashford, the Director of Marketing at The Receptionist. Started in 2013, The Receptionist paved the way as the first-ever visitor management company. They are now in over 4k+ locations and 36 countries worldwide. You can learn more about The Receptionist here: https://thereceptionist.com/ Today we talk about Michael's career journey and how his different experiences working in a wide variety of roles helped shape his business skillset. We also talk about the positive shifts that are taking place for women in tech and how gender stereotypes are being broken to create change. Thank you for listening; we hope Michael's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldashford/

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Alaina Percival, the CEO and Board Member of Women Who Code - an international nonprofit focused on creating opportunities for women to excel in tech careers. Alaina sees the lack of women in tech as a global issue and is passionate about finding modern-day solutions to help solve it. She founded Women Who Code with these ideas in mind and has continued to grow the organization's reach by expanding into new communities every day. In today's episode, we talk about Alaina's career journey and how she took a non-traditional path to tech. Alaina started coding and chose a path that helped her realize her potential and grow in the tech industry. Our discussion evolved into talking about her passion for increasing women's presence in tech and how this eventually led her to found Women Who Code. Listen to today's episode to learn more about Alaina and her incredible story. You can learn more about Women Who Code here: https://www.womenwhocode.com/ We hope Alaina's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career. Career Update: As a CEO, Board Member, and angel investor focused on advancing women’s careers, I am passionate about helping diverse professionals increase their wealth and influence across the globe. There is no bigger opportunity for professional women than in the technology space, where we are underrepresented at all levels. Recognizing this, I co-founded Women Who Code (WWCode), an international 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers in 2013. Since that time, the organization has orchestrated thousands of free events, attracted a quarter-million members, and expanded to 147 countries. Over the course of my career, I was a business leader for a variety of companies (e.g. Puma) – and with that, I have learned to value results over well-intentioned activity. Fortunately, WWCode has produced both measurable and anecdotal successes. A member in Mexico City, for example, increased her salary 200%, while another member from Toronto accelerated her technology career two levels within a year. There is also now evidence that being affiliated with WWCode advantages women seeking interviews, such as a member who was told by SpaceX that one of the reasons they wanted to speak with her was because of her relationship with WWCode. While the lack of women in technology is a top-of-mind discussion in the U.S., it is a global issue. As someone who has EU citizenship and worked/lived in over 80 countries, I have seen this first-hand. I am proud to say that WWCode has a global reach and is expanding every day to give diverse women the skills and community we need to grow our impact in tech. I am active on community boards and plan to add corporate board work to my portfolio.

Please enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Paula Tutman, a multi-Emmy-winning journalist, Novelist, Screenplay Writer, Communication Coach, and Inventor. Paula has spent over 30 years in broadcast journalism as a field reporter and is also the proud creator and inventor of Bra-Less Bra, the Instant Cleavage Sculpting Solution. Paula is a woman of the world who spent several of her younger years in Africa but now calls Detroit her adoptive home. In today's episode, we talk about Paula's career journey and how she took advantage of the opportunity to become a reporter in broadcast journalism. We also talk about the struggles women face regarding beauty standards and how this inspired Paula to develop the Bra-Less Bra. We also discuss how women can work together to advance their careers and business endeavors. You can learn more about Bra-Less Bra here: https://bralessbra.com/ We hope Paula's story helps inspire others to grow their career.

Join the conversation as Jennifer Didier and Kristie Grinnell talk about how important the words are you use for yourself and in speaking to those around.  These words can open or close doors of opportunity. Kristie Grinnell Bio: Kristie was recently named a top CIO to watch in 2022 by WashingtonExec, is a member of the CIO Executive Council, and she serves as chair of the Capital CIO Advisory Board and is a member of STEMforHER Advisory Board. A strong supporter of academic STEM programs for young women, she is a recipient of the 2018 Women in Technology STEM Leadership award, Washington Business Journal’s 2020 Women Who Mean Business Award, a 2020 Capital CIO of the Year ORBIE Award Winner and a 2021 National CIO of the Year ORBIE Award Winner. • Kristie earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and holds an MBA from Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management. Reach Kristie on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiegrinnell/

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer Didier speaks with Darshini Santhanam bout her road to success in the technology world. She shares extensively about the importance of certifications and how to know which are the best ones to move you to a better hiring position.   More about Darshini Santhanam: A global leader with 17 years at Google and Microsoft, building and leading highly skilled international teams to solve skills gaps & knowledge barriers • Proven track record of turning complex problems into sustainable and measurable learning interventions ranging from impact at leading multinational corporations to the developer community at large, delivering award-winning work • Exceptionally-rated people manager with a mind for business; coach; sponsor of diversity initiatives; currently pursuing an Executive Masters in Change from INSEAD • An active member of women's organizations internally at work and in the industry, serving as a sponsor, mentor and coach • Passionate about lifelong learning, personal fitness, experiments in the kitchen and upcycling • Proud parent of two young children and two older dogs   LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsanthanam/

Enjoy this podcast replay: Listen to Jennifer Didier and Lorraine Hamilton discuss how all employees should not be treated the same.  It is not healthy for the employee or the Employer. This coaching dynamo has a great track record and wants to help you to succeed. A little information about Lorraine Hamilton: Lorraine Hamilton PCC is a former engineer, voracious tea drinker and wannabe race car driver. She is also the creator of the SWITCH Coaching System®️. The SWITCH system is a refreshing take on coaching from a transformational embodiment lens. Lorraine has been a Professional Coach since 2006 and has spent the past 17 years coaching ambitious high-achieving women, writing books and mentoring hundreds of other coaches to greater freedom and success. This led to her being hand-picked by the Emmy award winning media entrepreneur Natalie MacNeil to become Program Director at the cutting edge and global ICF accredited coach training provider Coaching Evolved. She believes that feminine leadership is what the world needs right now, and having previously led a team of engineers to creating an award-winning culture, she knows a thing or two about it. "Before becoming an executive coach and trainer, I was a radio frequency engineer, first in Scotland where I was raised, and then in New Zealand where I’ve lived for over a decade now. At the peak of that engineering career I was leading my team so effectively that the whole office culture was modelled on us. " Lorraine's final word... "I love working with women in business and leadership, and of course, coaches. But it drives me crazy to see so many unscrupulous coaches taking advantage of a booming online industry. So I created my business to support them in finding trustworthy resources and training to further their career." Find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainehamilton/

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Jennifer O'Brien, the Founder of Accounting Business Solutions by JCS - a solution provider that focuses on the implementation, training, and technical assistance for accounting software. Today we talk about Jennifer's career journey and how she dove headfirst into tech during the early part of her career journey. Jennifer's headfirst attitude developed because she knew she would see a return on the investment in herself. This investment in herself became a realization after Jennifer figured out that she could help small businesses with the accounting side of their organization, which led her to create Business Solutions by JCS. Learn more about Accounting Business Solutions by JCS here: https://www.jcscomputer.com/ Thank you for listening; we hope Jennifer's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Dan Draper is the CEO and Founder of CipherStash, a data storage platform for sensitive data. Their platform uses searchable encryption technology to protect against attacks that leak a snapshot of the entire running system, thereby enabling development teams to search data with high levels of protection without compromising on usability. Connect with Dan: Debugging Diversity CipherStash Twitter Thank you for listening to Dan's expertise on Data Security and Cryptography. We hope you enjoyed this replay.

Enjoy the replay:  Our next guest on our MENtors that Make a Difference segment is the co-founder of Kitcaster, Ryan Estes. He has owned a media and marketing agency for the last 10 years. For eight of those years he hosted the founders podcast Talklaunch. Consistently ranked in the iTunes "Top 100" podcasts. He has recorded 300+ interviews with more than a quarter million downloads, and attributes $1M+ in revenue as a direct result from podcasts. He loves podcasting, believes the medium possesses a giant opportunity for entrepreneurs, and is more than happy to discuss your prospects! Find out more about Ryan and Kitcaster at https://kitcaster.com/ Thank you for listening and we hope Ryan's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Whitney Cathcart, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at 3DLOOK. This AI-first technology company has built a patented mobile body scanning technology that measures fully dressed people with the highest precision of accuracy in seconds. Their fit-tech solution is allowing the fashion and apparel industry to catch up with modern times. Today we talk about Whitney's move from the applications space into the fit-tech industry and how 3DLOOK is helping modernize fashion and apparel. We also talk about how women are becoming a driving force in technology and how staying curious can keep this drive going. Thank you for listening; we hope Whitney's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast Replay. Jennifer Didier has a lively conversation with Lilian Dutra of AEN Talent Search. They discuss Lilian's own path to the creation of AEN Talent Search and how she is helping other women connect with great jobs and represent themselves at the highest levels. More information on our Guest: Lilian Dutra CEO & Founder, AEN Talent Search For more than a decade, Lilian has been adeptly handling the rigors of being a mother and a CFO. She has decided to share the secrets of her success in simultaneously managing both by founding AEN Talent Search. Its mission is to enlighten companies on the richness of adding diversity and to empower women to take back their careers and bring their talents to new, rewarding positions. As a Latina herself, Lilian has made great strides in challenging corporations of all sizes to re-evaluate their workforce and re-focus on inclusivity. One of her biggest strengths is the ability to connect the right people to the right jobs, ones which will bring them success and joy. Prior to founding AEN, Lilian was the CFO of Sublime Communications, an independent marketing communications company with global reach. She also worked as a Research Specialist and Analyst at several asset management companies, including the Commonfund Group, Greenwich Associates and Gartner, Inc., where she managed reporting, productivity, and expenses to help clients improve their business results. Lilian is also an expert in International Business and is fluent in Portuguese. You can reach Lilian on LinkedIn or at the company website: AENTalentSearch.com

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Beth Bridges, a networking motivator who has run over 2,500 networking events over a ten-year span. She is the author of "Networking on Purpose," which focuses on networking strategy and how it helps grow businesses. Beth is now focusing on taking networking to the virtual world with her nine-minute network training courses. Beth is also the Chief Networking Officer for Blitzr.com, a networking platform that combines traditional one-on-one networking with the digital realm. Beth has an extensive background in marketing and networking. Early on in her career, her niche was traditional marketing, but the digital world was right around the corner and Beth knew she had to develop her skills. She worked on these skills independently by writing HTML and then developed into a full-on digital marketing guru. This growth set Beth up for success in digital marketing and helped her grow her network within the business world. Beth credits networking with helping grow her career and knows that she couldn't have made it to where she is today without a little help from her networking friends. Thank you for listening; we hope Beth's story helps inspire others to grow their network and see the benefits of leaning on other professionals. If you would like to learn more about Beth and her company, Visit their site: https://blitzr.com/ Learn more about her book here: https://thenetworkingmotivator.com/

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Jane Wiseman, CEO of the Institute for Excellence in Government. This consulting services organization helps state and local government clients with strategy development, policy analysis, program implementation, and performance management. Jane is a seasoned government innovation and data analytics thought leader, strategy consultant, and experienced board member for social enterprises and non-profits. Today we talk about Jane's move into the tech industry and how she became an executive-level leader within her organization. We also talk about how women can drive change in male-dominated industries by overcoming their self-doubt and knocking down obstacles. Thank you for listening; we hope Jane's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast Replay: This week's guest is Ayumi Moore Aoki, the Founder and CEO of WOMEN IN TECH - a leading global organization whose mission is to empower and grow women and girls’ presence in STEM. The organization focuses on four primary areas that are a call for action: Education, Entrepreneurialism, Social Inclusion, Science & Research. The aim is to educate, equip and empower women and girls with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in STEM careers. She is also the Founder and CEO of the award-winning agency Social Brain® and the Co-Founder of HER Digital Academy. Today we talk about Ayumi's early years in business and how she eventually transitioned from a career in marketing to finding her purpose with a career in technology. Ayumi was fully immersed in technology - learning to code, build websites, and create apps. During this time, Ayumi learned about the ever-widening gap between women and men within the tech industry. To help close this gap, Ayumi founded Social Brain, WOMEN IN TECH, and HER Digital Academy with the focus of empowering and lifting women up. Learn more about Ayumi and WOMEN IN TECH here: https://women-in-tech.org/ Thank you for listening; we hope Ayumi's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Tech in the Right Direction host, Jennifer Didier and Manager of People and Culture at Curate Partners,  Natasha Thomas talk about how she got involved in the Technology industry.  Natasha also shares some great insight on how to represent yourself to be considered for technology opportunities. Natasha's Bio: Natasha Thomas is the Manager of People and Culture at Curate Partners. She studied at SUNY Fredonia, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology and currently resides in the North end of Boston, MA. With over a decade of IT industry experience, Natasha is passionate about building programs and opportunities to support people of all backgrounds in achieving their career ambitions. A major focus in her current role is expanding DEI&B initiatives for internal/external employees and clients. Professional update:  Natasha Thomas now works full time at Boston Public Health Commission as the Director of Human Resources.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Katherine Kress is VP of Strategy and an awesome women leader at Percepta. She has extensive experience in marketing, customer experience consulting, and the contact center / BPO space. She has 25 years of experience in marketing and customer experience consulting, having managed global marketing, product and services development, and more. Her ability to build and lead teams is second to none, and she has a great vision on the path to success for women working in any industry – especially marketing, technology, or the BPO space.   Today we talk about Katherine’s career journey, how she went from a degree in Asian Studies in Political Science to the technology world. Katherine discusses steps on how to build and lead amazing teams, being passionate in her work, and how much technology has changed in the last several years.  Connect with Katherine Kress HERE on LinkedIn.  Thank you for listening, we hope Katherine’s expertise has encouraged you. 

Enjoy this podcast replay: In this episode Jennifer Didier interviews Jennifer Murray. Jennifer Murray shares her journey from graduating college with a Marketing degree, navigating it through a technical job she received.  From there she found her purpose and started her own company.   She discovered that small and medium businesses could create the same industry-leading employee programs by leveraging proven principles and program frameworks to increase employee engagement for the long-term. Enjoy this podcast replay: She earned her BBA in Marketing from The College of William and Mary and attended the Poole School of Management at NCSU to earn her MBA. She is actively involved in RMSHRM as VP of Membership, mentors, and volunteers with Dress for Success and St. Mary Magdalene Church in Apex, NC. Jennifer adopted a servant leadership style while leading and developing a team of sales professionals at Cisco Systems and working cross-functionally to launch Channel Partner training programs to hundreds of team members at both Cisco Systems and AT&T. She launched the first college hire sales program at Cisco Systems – immersing over one hundred recent college graduates in a multi-year training program in preparation for independent field sales positions. She and her partners believe that organizations of all sizes can create a strategic advantage to win and retain top talent. You can reach Jennifer Murray on her website www.onboardwithus.com  Or by email: [email protected] 

Enjoy this podcast replay: Christine Bongard is the President of the WIT (Women in Tech) Network, and she is joining us in this week’s episode to discuss the amazing work her organization does. The WIT Network is present in over 30 countries worldwide and it is working diligently on encouraging women and girls to pursue careers in the technology sector, enable more women to attain leadership positions and support more female entrepreneurs in their professional endeavors. Christine talked to us about including more girls in the tech world through working with schools, creating work environments that are more welcoming to women and insisting on inclusion strategies. She emphasizes the importance of inspiring and coaching each other to gain confidence needed for a successful career in the fast-paced technology industry. Despite the long road that is still ahead, Christine is confident this is a great time for women in technology as companies are opening up and more opportunities are being offered to marginalized groups. Tune in to learn more about Christine's efforts and pick up on some great advice that she shared with our listeners.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Sit with Jennifer Didier and Jean Anne Booth as they discuss the world of Venture Capital.  After a great career and millions of dollars made, Jean Anne Booth come out of retirement for a corporate adventure that would change the life of loved one and those like her.  As a serial entrepreneur, Jean Anne Booth has 30 years of experience in high technology. Her background spans from P&L business unit management to marketing; product definition; systems, software, and applications engineering; silicon development engineering; and operations and product engineering. Jean Anne was the founder of Luminary Micro, the creators of the Stellaris® microcontroller (MCU) platform and the first to market with ARM® Cortex™-M3-based microcontroller solutions. Luminary Micro was purchased by Texas Instruments in May 2009. Jean Anne left TI in November 2011 after serving as the General Manager for TI’s Stellaris family of products. Early in her career, Jean Anne worked with AMD’s embedded microprocessor products for 10 years in a number of management, marketing and engineering roles. Jean Anne holds a BSEE from the University of Texas and an MSCE degree from National Technical University. Reach her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanannebooth/ Website: https://www.unaliwear.com/ Career Update: CEO of UnaliWear

Enjoy this podcast replay: Jennifer Didier has a wonderful conversation with Courtney Quinn, Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA. As they reminisce gain wisdom in  the importance to Own it, Know it, and Grow it. These steps can help you set the stage for the next chapter of your career.  You should definitely Consider a career in the IT field.   Bio: Courtney Quinn is the Senior Director of Career Change Marketing at CompTIA, the largest trade association for technology professionals. Courtney has played a vital role in the organization's efforts to help over 2 million people earn tech certifications and gain the skills they need to succeed in the tech industry. With a strong background in both technical and leadership roles, Courtney is a valuable resource for anyone looking to start or advance their career in technology. Connect with her to know more about your potential to launch a tech career and how to get ahead in the industry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyquinn1/. Passion areas: Helping job seekers develop career transition strategies through the OWN IT, KNOW IT, GROW IT framework - Transferable Skills (OWN IT) - Own the skills you have and make them your competitive advantage - Financial Goals (KNOW IT) - Know where you want to go in life and how long it will take to get there - Skill Building (GROW IT) - Grow the skills you need to take your first step towards a new career Courtney thrives on Instilling confidence in job seekers about their ability to work in tech and achieve job satisfaction. Comtia.org  Career Update: Senior Director of Marketing at Paragon Micro

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Jennifer Buchholz, the Founder of Excel and Flourish - a corporate technical training company. Jennifer helps organizations, teams, and individuals leverage their technology to save time, increase productivity, and reduce frustrations. Today we talk about Jennifer's early experiences with technology and how her childhood helped shape her career path in tech training. We also talk about the importance of taking ownership as a woman in technology to accomplish the tasks at hand. You can learn more about Excel & Flourish here: https://www.excelandflourish.com/ Thank you for listening; we hope Jennifer's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Heather Doran, Chief of Staff for Business Applications Marketing & Global Industry at Microsoft. Heather is an enthusiastic leader with a proven record of implementing high-performing marketing, operations, and event strategies. She has an innate ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully develop a vision based on customer-focused insights and data that delivers results. Today we talk about Heather's move into the tech industry and how she moved her way up through the ranks at Microsoft. We also talk about how women can find success and break down barriers in a male-dominated industry. Thank you for listening; we hope Heather's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. Career Update: As head of Business Operations for Commercial Cloud & AI Marketing, I lead operational excellence at the center of product, marketing, and technology. My impact spans across organizational strategy, financial management, and operational enablement. In my role, I am an agent of change management, organizational design and thriving team cultures. My focus is driving operational efficiency at scale while influencing business growth and meaningful value creation. I partner across Microsoft’s senior leadership teams to improve quality, delivery and value, while optimizing to accelerate our AI transformation. I am known as an enthusiastic leader with a proven record of leading successful teams to drive business strategy, operations, rhythms of business, spend optimization and organizational efficiency across cloud & AI. I have an innate ability to inspire teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and successfully deliver business results at scale. My responsibilities include successful management of $500M+ marketing budget, discipline in portfolio management and optimization, and commitment to creating marketing excellence and growth-oriented team cultures that are marked by collaboration, growth mindset, accountability, and integrity. Specialties: business operations, executive communications, financial management, portfolio planning, product marketing, events, organizational design, change management, and inclusive team cultures. Known for high professional standards, attention to detail, inspirational leadership, inclusive teams and high impact.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week on Tech in the right Direction, we’re joined by Kalin McKenna who joined Microsoft in 2011 leading the marketing efforts for Windows Phone and Surface devices, and later transitioning to the AI and Sustainability Market Development Team. Listen in to hear about Kalin’s journey from working in politics to joining the tech world, and her thoughts on the employment, pay and culture gap in the tech industry, how the industry is moving forward, and how discrimination plays a role despite these positive changes. Career Update: I am an award-winning marketing executive with strong customer obsession and 15+ years of experience leading strategy, execution, and high-performing teams. I believe in fostering team environments where team members feel empowered to share ideas, take calculated risks, and collaborate fearlessly. I believe customer centricity is the cornerstone of every successful marketing campaign and product success. I believe in the power of clarity, in leading with empathy, and in celebrating wins big and small. When not working you can find me chasing around my two young children, exploring the beauty of the pacific northwest, or seeking out an opportunity to dance. Kalin McKenna is part of the Lumen Technologies team.  She is Vice President brand, product and solution marketing and Analyst Relations. 

Enjoy this podcast replay: Join Jennifer Didier and Elise Carmichael and they track their roads to success in the tech industry.  They will share about networking, the importance of learning, and growing inside the industry itself. More About Elise Carmichael: As Lakeside’s Chief Technology Officer, Elise is responsible for building and delivering the next generation of Digital Employee Experience solutions. She has over 20 years of experience working with enterprise organizations on high-tech, big data, and machine learning-based products. Before joining Lakeside, Elise held senior technology and product leadership roles at Functionize, Tricentis, QASymphony, and Mobiquity throughout the last ten years. Elise founded a nonprofit in Florida to encourage more women and minorities to enter and stay employed in high-technology fields. She studied Computer Science and Music at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  The best way to Reach Elise,  is to find her on LinkedIn and engage her about things that are not sales related.  :) Career Update: Find Elise on LinkedIn under Elise London.  She currently is an Ubiquity Extended Team Member.  Ubiquity Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in software in the real world. We take an “early and nerdy” approach to investing in smart hardware and machine intelligence applications. Our goal is to back founders making software ubiquitous in the real world.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Supriya Gupta, the General Manager of Recommendations and Head of Product at Credit Karma - a personal finance company helping individuals reach their financial goals. Supriya is responsible for personalizing the Credit Karma app experience for their 120 million customers. She has taken her department to the next level and their recommendation system now makes more than 35 billion model predictions every day.  Today we talk about Supriya's career journey and how she went from working on defense satellites to now managing an entire team within Credit Karma. We also discuss the importance of combining technical skills with soft skills and how strategy is key to creating success. The discussion continues with the challenges women face in today's business world and how to facedown imposter syndrome to reach new heights. Learn more about Credit Karma here: https://www.creditkarma.com/ Career Update: Supriya Gupta is a seasoned executive and AI strategy advisor, with over 20 years of experience building & scaling zero-to-one products & organizations to serve millions. Now, she helps founders and executives use AI to build better products and organizations. Most recently as a VP/GM at Credit Karma (acquired by Intuit for $7.1B), leading the AI transformation of every touchpoint, I brought a user-centric perspective to solving day-to-day financial needs. I built the AI-native Financial Assistant used by millions each month, as well as AI-powered personalization, simplifying consumers’ access to financial monitoring & products. Previously, I also drove AI innovations at Facebook, BrightRoll (acquired by Yahoo for $640M), and IBM, consistently turning cutting-edge technology into business impact. Through scaling AI products and building cross-functional teams to 300+ employees, what I’ve observed is that building AI technology is only the beginning. Equally critical is applying AI to solve real problems for real people, at scale. These have been my guiding principles to building impactful products: - Innovation needs guardrails, not barriers - User adoption trumps technical sophistication - Elegant AI whispers - so products simply work better - Feedback is an essential gift: User needs can evolve as quick as AI does - While trust is always hard to build and easy to break, it is even more critical to get this right with AI If you’re building impactful AI-driven products, scaling your business, or exploring the transformative potential of AI, I can help you with: - Strategy: Build innovative AI solutions that solve real problems for your customers & your employees - Execution: Accelerate time to market by optimizing people, process, and technology - Experiences: Implement AI intuitively to delight end users with outsized value Featured Speaker: ScaleUp:AI Conference, Grace Hopper Celebration Education: Wharton MBA, UIUC Engineering Learn more about me here: https://www.supriya.ai/ Thank you - we hope Supriya's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: Our next guest on MENtors that Make a Difference is award-winning researcher and author, Tom Tonkin. Tom holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Leadership and Management and defines himself as a ‘recovering executive’. We discuss the fact that technology has outpaced our ability to acknowledge and accept it, and that we are experiencing a social revolution with women in the tech industry. Listen in to hear Tom’s perspective of how allies can support women in technology and how privilege plays into the discrimination so prevalent in the industry today. Thank you for listening; we hope Tom's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. Career update:  Tom Tonkin is now the Chief Executive Office of Ninestone Partners. 

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Andrea Stevenson Conner, the Principal of Stevenson Conner Global Strategies - an organization that collaborates with game-changing, innovative leaders of regional/global nonprofit and for-profit organizations with missions for gender equity that seek significant impact extending to the 7th generation. Andrea is a consultant who knows how to build the team around critical initiatives and serves as an agent of change. She moves innovative initiatives forward from an idea, creates alignment of strategy, and focuses on team building with a global lens. Today we talk about Andrea's experiences throughout the world and how they helped her develop her approach to making significant positive changes for women. Andrea also shares what she attributes her success to. We also talk about how women significantly impact the global economy and the influence they wield. Thank you for listening; we hope Andrea's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. Career update: Andrea Stevenson Conner, now works as an Ecosystem Development director at First Flight Venture Center.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Sarah Haggard, the Founder and CEO of Tribute. A peer-to-peer mentorship platform that enhances team collaboration, learning, and productivity by creating real-time access to knowledge sharing via micro-mentorship. Sarah is an innovative people and business leader who has led multiple start-up initiatives within her decade-long career in Product Marketing at Microsoft, raising $40M to scale her last business. She is an expert in P&L management, enterprise software, and GTM strategy. Sarah's tenacity and drive for results led to her being recognized as a turnaround expert and new business incubator. Today we talk about Sarah's beginnings in the tech industry and what led her to found Tribute. We also talk about the importance of mentorship and how it can help shape your career. Thank you for listening; we hope Sarah's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career. Here is an update on Sarah's career: Sarah currently is managing partner at Darkride in Seattle Washington. I'm driven by a deep curiosity about how people and systems work—and how technology can responsibly enhance, scale, or reshape them. From earning a degree in anthropology to building enterprise SaaS products at scale, I’ve spent the last 20 years leading high impact work across product management, product marketing, and sales—at big tech companies and as a founder, taking my own AI startup from 0 to 1. Known for turning ambiguity into action, reinvigorating legacy teams, and charting bold paths through emerging technologies like AI. I operate at the intersection of strategy and execution: incubating new product ideas, pioneering go-to-market and commercialization strategies, and aligning cross-functional teams across engineering, design, and marketing. Whether I’m navigating complexity or driving growth, I lead with curiosity, clarity, and a deep belief in building products—and cultures—that scale to meet today's most urgent needs.

Please enjoy this podcast replay: This week on Tech in the Right Direction we are joined by Ansley Fender, a serial entrepreneur, and Founder/CEO of Atlas. Ansley started out college as a classically trained violinist who had to switch her trajectory when she suffered a hand injury. In order to graduate on time, Ansley decided on a whim to major in Non-profit Management, and later attended grad school for public finance. When Ansley became a stay-at-home mom to her first born she found herself needing an outlet, so started bookkeeping and financial consulting for non-profits. This is where Ansley stumbled on a market where no one was providing services in her area, and thus her journey as an accidental entrepreneur began. Listen in to hear Ansley’s story and what she’s accomplished as a woman in tech. Learn more about Atlas Solutions here: https://www.getatlassolutions.com/ Thank you - we hope Ansley's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.  

Enjoy this Podcast Replay: This week's guest is Cynthia Meinke, a Senior Account Executive with New Era Technologies - a global managed technology solutions provider. They are trusted advisers to more than 9,000 customers worldwide and provide a seamless blend of solutions that securely connect people, places, and information in a rapidly changing digital world. Cynthia passionately embraces partnering with her clients to deliver an exceptional customer experience with every interaction through high-velocity and elegant innovation to push revenue growth up while driving costs down through improved business processes and operational excellence. Today we talk about Cynthia's career journey and how her early years in the foster system helped develop her into a strong-willed leader who wanted more in life. Cynthia saw that computers and technology could help her provide not only for herself but her family as well. She 'cut her teeth' early on by repairing various systems and eventually saw her opportunity in tech sales. Her career growth has led her to New Era, where she is a Senior Sales Executive. Listen to today's episode to learn more about Cynthia's remarkable story. Learn more about New Era Technology here: https://www.neweratech.com/us/ Thank you - we hope Cynthia's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career. Professional update: As a certified healthcare consultant, helps healthcare organizations across the nation improve patient care and save costs by utilizing virtualization technologies to automate meaningful clinical workflows. Specialties: Virtualization Technologies, Healthcare Meaningful Use Automation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Cultivating Business Relationships  

Enjoy this podcast replay: As Vice President of Product Management, Liz Ronco is responsible for Spiceworks Ziff Davis’ (SWZD) global product offering, including omnichannel marketing offerings and a comprehensive suite of B2B experiences that enable technology professionals to make the best decisions for their businesses. Liz joined SWZD in 2018 and quickly established new data-driven experiences and products to help businesses and technology providers make better decisions. She’s continued transforming SWZD’s product offering beyond data to optimize existing products and technology to build a product roadmap that maximizes value for end-users and brands - ultimately creating the framework for authentic connections between technology buyers and sellers.     Today we talk about Liz’s leadership style, boundaries, and the importance of diversity in the tech world.  Learn more about Liz HERE. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/spiceworks-ziff-davis/) Thank you for listening. We hope Liz inspires you in your tech journey.  Here is a career update: Madison LogicMadison Logic Full-time · 2 yrs 1 moFull-time · 2 yrs 1 mo   SVP of ProductSVP of Product Dec 2023 - Present · 1 yr 7 mosDec 2023 to Present · 1 yr 7 mos Madison Logic helps B2B companies make smarter moves by showing them which accounts are actually in the market—and how to engage them effectively. We bring together top-tier data, intent signals, and account insights so marketing and their sales teams can align, prioritize the right companies, and take action faster. Whether it's launching targeted ad campaigns, syncing with your CRM, or fueling your demand strategy, everything runs through one connected engine powered by 25+ trusted data sources. With Madison Logic, businesses accelerate pipeline velocity and turn insights into action—faster.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week dive into true leadership, authenticity, and radical inclusivity as we are joined by Ashleigh Wilson, a San Francisco-based, life-long entrepreneur. Listen in to hear about how Ashleigh went from cleaning homes, to founding her own business, how her motto ‘People Over Profit’ impacts her day to day, and how her struggles led her to where she is today.   Thank you - we hope Ashleigh's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Gavriella Schuster, the founding sponsor of Women in Cloud and the Women in Technology Network. She currently sits on the board of both, along with being a board member of ChinaSoft International, IAMCP, and the University of Washington Bothell. Last year she gave a TEDx speech on "Gender Equity," where she launched her "Become Framework." As an Athena International Global Leadership Award winner and a former Corporate VP at Microsoft, Gavriella knows what it takes to make significant changes for women in tech. Today we talk about Gavriella's career journey and how she rose through the ranks at Microsoft as a woman in tech. Being at Microsoft for 25+ years, she reached an executive-level position by continuing to build on her knowledge and experiences to stand out from the rest. We also talk about her passion for growing women's presence in the industry and how she's turning that passion into real-world change through the various projects she helps manage. Finally, we talk about exposing the problems facing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the tech industry and how we can all help solve them. Learn more about Gavriella and the organizations she's involved with by following her on LinkedIn:  Thank you for listening; we hope Gavriella's story helps inspire others to grow their tech career. ----more----

Enjoy this podcast replay: This week's guest is Momei Qu, the Senior Vice President of PSP Growth - the growth equity arm of PSP Partners. They focus on leveraging their multi-faceted experience and expertise across vital economic segments, including business & technology services, housing, and industrials. Their approach is centered on investing in innovative high-growth software and tech-enabled services companies that drive efficiency and disrupt the status quo. Today we talk about how Momei's passion for technology started and how her tech career grew into a senior-level position with PSP. We also discuss the importance of investing in women and how that investment can pay dividends down the line. Thank you for listening; we hope Momei's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.

Enjoy this conversation between Jennifer Didier and Jeff Butler from Cask Canada.  Jeff tells us about the foundations of how Cask was founded and grown into the company it is today. Jeff Butler Bio: At Cask Canada, I am the General Manager of the most awarded pure-play ServiceNow partner in the world. I bring over six years of experience in the ServiceNow ecosystem, where I have helped clients and prospects achieve their digital transformation goals by planning and implementing the ServiceNow platform to deliver business value and reduce costs. I am passionate about developing long-term trusted relationships with clients and strategic alliance partners, leveraging my skills in new business development, customer relationship management, and channel strategy. I have successfully managed and grown the ServiceNow practice and alliance at KPMG Canada and Kyndryl, where I was responsible for generating over $50 million in revenue and delivering over 40 projects across various industries and sectors. I am committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and value to my clients.

Enjoy this Podcast replay: This week's guest is Susan Sanders, the Founder and CEO of Spinderok - an IT Consulting Firm focused on helping companies harness the power of Microsoft 365 to deliver the ultimate employee experience.  Today we talk about Susan's career journey and what led her to become the Founder and CEO of Spinderock. We also discuss what it takes to be a leader in today's world and how we can help women forward in their careers. Listen to today's episode to learn more about Cynthia's remarkable story. Learn more about Spinderok here: https://spinderok.com/ Thank you - we hope Susan's story helps inspire others to seek or grow their tech career.