This week we welcome our first grandkid to the pod! Jaxon and his Nonna, Tracy Whitelaw, join us this week talking all things tech, jobs, uni and pushing yourself to see what you're capable of! These two clearly share a special bond that only grandparents and their grandkids can share. It's a wonderful chat. Let me know what you think by visiting our website.
About The Guests:
Tracy Whitelaw is the co-founder and CEO of Haven XR, a virtual reality company that offers immersive and interactive experiences. She is also the Chief Digital Officer at the Local Government Association of Queensland, where she manages teams that deliver digital solutions and services to communities. Tracy has been recognised for her work and was named the Women in Digital 2021 Executive of the Year. Her grandson, Jaxon, is her chief tester at Haven XR and admires his Nonna's cool job.
Summary:
We interview Chief Digital Officer Tracy Whitelaw along with her grandson, Jaxon.
Tracy shares her journey from starting in artificial intelligence and content creation to becoming the Chief Digital Officer at LGAQ and founding Haven XR. She emphasises the importance of purpose in her work and how her experiences managing social media during the Brisbane Floods highlighted the significance of access and inclusion in the digital space. Tracy also discusses the immersive cinematic adventure offered by Haven XR, where participants can step into a movie and interact with the physical and virtual realms. Jaxon expresses his excitement about being a play tester for Haven XR and shares his love for VR and creative activities.
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A full transcript of this episode is available at: https://www.bringyourkidtowork.com/episodes
A blog post about this episode can be found here: https://www.bringyourkidtowork.com/blog
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