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B The Way Forward“We Have to Help Them” - Anu Bhardwaj on How her Daughter Sparked a Global MovementIn 2018, serial entrepreneur Anu Bhardwaj launched a project inspired by a simple, brilliant insight from her 7-year-old daughter, Arya: if you want adults to understand cryptocurrency, teach their kids first. And so, Krypto 4 Kids (K4K) was born.
What began as a two-day event quickly evolved into a financial literacy app - focused on crypto - designed in collaboration with the K4K cohort and presentations by the kids themselves to world leaders at the United Nations. But then, overnight, it vanished. The app disappeared from the App Store, the partner company went silent, a...
2025-09-1746 min
B The Way ForwardIt’s Not the End - How Nina Sossamon-Pogue Turned Life’s Worst Chapters Into a Playbook for SuccessNina Sossamon-Pogue was a member of the US National Gymnastics Team, an Emmy-winning news anchor, and a tech executive who helped guide a startup to a successful IPO.But Nina’s incredible career wasn’t a straight line - it was a series of reinventions born from a series of devastating setbacks.
An injury that ended her athletic career. A layoff at the height of her popularity as a newscaster. A tragedy that made being in front of the camera unbearable. Each time, Nina was forced to ask the question we all dread: What now?
2025-09-0339 min
Ctrl Alt Thrive PodcastHalf of India’s Tech workforce are women, but only 20% lead - Shreya Krishnan explains why!In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shreya Krishnan—Managing Director of AnitaB.org India, certified therapist, CSR leader, TEDx speaker, poet, and dancer in 37 styles. Shreya is also Ms. Universal Empowerment 2024 and Mrs. India Universe 2017, blending creativity, leadership, and impact like no one else.At AnitaB.org, a nonprofit powering the future of tech, Shreya and her team help tech communities get skilled, hired, promoted, paid, and funded, while challenging bias, opening doors, and putting people at the center of pro...
2025-08-3154 min
B The Way ForwardThe 24 Year Overnight Success - Lisa Gelobter on Delayed Degrees and Disrupting SystemsSilicon Valley loves the story of a College Dropout Founder - the genius who was just too brilliant for school. The implication of these stories is that of course they could graduate if they wanted to… it just wouldn’t be worth their time. But for every one of those, there are countless others who leave not because they want to, but because they have to.
Computer scientist, Technologist, and tEQuitable Founder, Lisa Gelobter was one of them. And while finances played a big part, so did her deep struggle with something intrinsic to coll...
2025-08-2040 min
B The Way ForwardFear is Just an Emotion - Betsy Tong on Resilience, Reinvention and Finding Your VoiceDisclaimer: This episode includes brief use of strong language. As part of our mission to support real, lived experiences in tech, we’ve chosen to preserve the authenticity of this conversation.
2023 was not a great year for Betsy Tong. Only three years after losing her mother to cancer, Betsy found herself navigating a series of personal challenges - a sick father, the end of a long-term relationship - and sudden unemployment at the age of 56.
For years, Betsy had been a near-unstoppable Tech Industry badass, leading teams that developed complex systems for...
2025-08-0644 min
Hanselminutes with Scott HanselmanBreaking Barriers in Tech with Brenda Darden WilkersonIn this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, about her journey in technology and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Brenda shares her inspiring story of entering computer science by accident, overcoming societal perceptions, and her impactful work advancing tech education in Chicago Public Schools. Together, Scott and Brenda explore pivotal topics such as access to technology, unconscious bias, the transformative power of exposure, and the role of AI in the modern era. They also discuss the significance of the Grace Hopper Celebration and...
2025-07-2432 min
B The Way ForwardFrom Micro Failures to Success - McKinsey & Co’s Lareina Yee on Succeeding After SetbackLately, we’ve been talking to some of the most incredible women in Tech about some of the most non-incredible moments in their careers - stories of setbacks, mistakes that felt unrecoverable, and outcomes that seemed like failures. We’ve been doing this because we want all of you in our community to know you’re not alone - this happens to all of us. We truly believe that you can learn some of the most important lessons from the times you think things went irrevocably wrong.
But what about when you feel like the car...
2025-07-2345 min
Talent First'Demystifying AI: Ethics, Inclusion, and the Human Responsibility.' with Brenda Darden WilkersonSEASON FIVE: In this episode, the first episode of season 5 of our award-winning podcast, I speak to Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org. We discuss a range of topics on our responsibility for understanding AI, not just in organisation but as individuals, so that we have a voice when it comes to its implementation and integration. We also chat about AI literacy and education and why diversity is becoming increasingly important in the current geopolitical landscape.About Our Guest:Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a nationally recognized tech and education leader, and President & C...
2025-07-1853 min
Let's Take ChargeEnabling Growth Through Leadership | ft. Neeraja GaneshNeeraja Ganesh, Leadership Trainer and Coach, sits down with Shreya Krishnan, MD of AnitaB.org India, to explore how leadership fosters growth and empowers individuals to reach their full potential.
Drawing on her extensive experience, Neeraja highlights the critical leadership traits that help individuals and teams thrive, particularly in the tech industry.
Key insights in this discussion include:
The role of leadership in creating an environment where people can grow and innovate
The importance of platforms like GHCI in nurturing leadership in women in tech
How flexibility in career pa...
2025-07-101h 04
B The Way ForwardMaybe These Systems Shouldn’t Exist - AI Researcher Dr. Timnit Gebru Asks the Questions Others Won’t - Part IIWelcome to B The Way Forward Interludes - a series of conversations that don’t necessarily fit in our regular season, but are just too good to not share.
Dr. Timnit Gebru is one of the leading voices in AI research calling for more responsible and inclusive AI systems. Or, as she puts it - “a technological future that serves our communities instead of one that is used for surveillance, warfare, and the centralization of power by Silicon Valley.” As the Founder and Executive Director of the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (DAIR), Timnit isn’t ju...
2025-07-0944 min
B The Way Forward“It’s All Marketing” - Dr. Timnit Gebru on the Smoke and Mirrors of AI Hype - Part IWelcome to B The Way Forward Interludes - a series of conversations that don’t necessarily fit in our regular season, but are just too good to not share.
Heard something about AI Lately? Have those two letters shown up in just about every app you use - whether you want them to or not? Yeah. Same. These days, it seems like you can’t go an hour without hearing that Artificial Intelligence is going to radically remake our world. But… is it? There’s so much hype it can be hard to really know what...
2025-06-2535 min
B The Way ForwardDo We Fold or Do We Fight - A CEO’s Lessons from One of Her Earliest SetbacksAt 16, Shellye Archambeau already knew she wanted to be a CEO. And early in her career at IBM, after closing a massive deal with RiteAid, it felt like she was well on her way. But then, at the last minute, the deal fell through. Shellye felt utterly defeated - until a conversation with her husband helped her realize that there had been a failure … but that didn’t mean she was a failure.
Shellye went on to have a thriving career at IBM and beyond, with the lessons learned from that early setback helping her...
2025-06-1144 min
Witty: Women in Tech Talk to YazStanding on the shoulders of giants with AnitaB.org CEO, Brenda Darden WilkersonThis episode's guest is Brenda Darden Wilkerson. Brenda is the President & CEO of AntiaB.org an organization that connects, inspires, and strives for greater equality for women technologists in business, academia, and government. AnitaB.org organizes the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), which is the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. Brenda also hosts the podcast B The Way Forward. Brenda serves as a board member of P33 Chicago, Chitech, and the Algorithmic Justice League. She also founded the original Computer Science for All program, building computer science classes into the curriculum for every studen...
2025-06-0340 minLet's Take ChargeLeading with Purpose and Power | ft. Sirisha VorugantiIn the latest episode of our Podcast series, Let’s Take Charge, Shreya Krishnan, MD of AnitaB.org India, is joined by Sirisha Voruganti, CEO & MD of Lloyds Technology Centre India, a trailblazer whose journey exemplifies resilience, purpose, and bold leadership.
Recognized as one of India’s leading women in tech, Sirisha shares what it means to grow with intention, lead with empathy, and stay rooted in your values while making bold moves in your career.
She opens up about:
Owning your space with confidence and clarity
Turning discomfort into fuel f...
2025-05-301h 06
B The Way ForwardYou Can Walk Away - How Amanda Bickerstaff Found Her Way Back From BurnoutAmanda Bickerstaff had a plan and a goal. When she transitioned from being a teacher in NY to working in Ed Tech, she knew she wanted to make it to CEO - and that the only jobs she’d take would be the ones that would get her one step closer to the C-Suite. In the fall of 2019, at only 39 years old, she moved to Australia to make that goal a reality as the newly minted CEO of an Ed Tech Company whose founding CEO had needed to step back from the role.
It was...
2025-05-3034 min
B The Way ForwardNot Everyone Gets a Seat at Your Table - How Dr. Rebecca Andersen Said Goodbye to Imposter SyndromeToday, as leader of the Talent Strategies program at the Berkeley lab, Dr. Rebecca Andersen has a thriving career in professional development. But back when she was in the middle stages of her career, a toxic work environment, and its effects on her, nearly derailed it all.
On the one hand, from a job performance standpoint, she was killing it. She was at the top of her game, giving talks, winning awards, and leading her team to success. On the other hand, that same success seemed to paint a target on her back. She...
2025-05-1546 min
B The Way ForwardForget Failure, It’s All an Experiment - Vlada Bortnik on How Marco Polo Approaches Big ChoicesMarco Polo CEO, Vlada Borthnik, almost said no to being on our podcast. It wasn’t that she wasn’t a fan of AnitaB.org or didn’t believe in its mission, it was that we’d asked her to talk about failure… and Vlada almost totally rejects the notion of “failure” on principle.
Instead, Vlada advocates for throwing away the binary lens of “success” and “failure” and instead to reframe things as experiments and their outcomes. Because even when the outcome isn’t what you’d hoped for, you can still learn from it. And maybe that learning...
2025-04-3040 min
B The Way ForwardWhen Your Dream Job Becomes a Nightmare - What April Christina Curley Learned From Being Let GoIn 2014, former teacher turned recruiter, April Christina Curley, got offered her dream job - a major tech company asked her to come on board specifically to create a talent pipeline for overlooked tech talent at historically black colleges and universities. Without hesitation, April said yes, packed up her things, and moved from Baltimore to NY. At first, things were great - the program April helped create was a success. She was driving real change and making a real difference.But it didn’t last. Despite its good intentions, April saw policies and practices within th...
2025-04-1742 min
B The Way Forward"What have I done here?” Former Adobe VP Karen Catlin on Leaving the Corporate World to Pursue Her Passion ProjectThe second half of season 2 is all about the view from the bottom: what does it feel like to fail, and more importantly, how do you come back from it? We’re creating a safe space for women tech leaders to talk about the worst day of their career — a project gone wrong, a lay-off that came out of nowhere, a startup that shutdown — and how they got through it. Because we never learned anything from the days it all went right. To kick off this series, Better Allies® series Author and former Adobe VP of Engi...
2025-04-0236 min
B The Way ForwardThe Secret Origin of AnitaB.org - Telle Whitney on Friendship with Anita Borg and Founding AnitaB.orgWelcome to B The Way Forward Interludes - a series of conversations that don’t necessarily fit in our regular season, but are just too good to not share. This week, a very special episode for Women’s History Month. Telle Whitney was already a trailblazing woman in the field of semiconductors when she moved to Silicon Valley in the 1980s. Anita Borg had already made a name for herself in systems. The two met at a party and became fast friends. Among all the things they bonded over was, of course, their shared experi...
2025-03-2041 minLet's Take ChargeShreya Krishnan in Conversation with Kirthiga Reddy – Women’s Month SpecialIn this Women’s Month special, Shreya Krishnan speaks with Kirthiga Reddy, CEO & Co-Founder of Verix, about her journey and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. Kirthiga highlights the importance of learning from everyone, no matter their background, and how success comes from seizing every opportunity. She shares her insights on work-life balance, creative thinking, and the significance of personal and professional growth. Kirthiga also discusses the power of inner voice, the value of hiring the right people, building strong cultures, and embracing emerging technologies.
2025-03-131h 10
B The Way ForwardBe Fearlessly Authentic, Not a Jerk - Jeanne Sparrow on How to Communicate for the Good of All.Over the first half of Season 2, we’ve been exploring the best ways to create meaningful change - and whether it happens within our systems or on the outside. But no matter which approach you take, you have to be able to effectively communicate with others - and that can be hard, especially when you need to speak up in spaces that may not seem as open to hearing from you. How do you read the room and communicate more strongly to achieve our goals? And how do you do it without ever compromising our...
2025-03-1241 min
B The Way ForwardThe Art of the Pitch: How BāKIT Box Founder Shelley Gupta Crafts a Winning PitchWelcome to B The Way Forward Interludes - a series of conversations that don’t necessarily fit in our regular season, but are just too good to not share. Today, we’re bringing you a conversation with one of our favorite kinds of people; A BFF. No, not a “best friend forever,” a Badass Female Founder. Shelley Gupta took her own culinary and cultural curiosity and channeled it into BāKIT Box, a unique subscription service delivering STEM-based baking activity kits that bring the world’s flavors and traditions to your kitch...
2025-03-0740 min
B The Way ForwardComing Up on B The Way Forward: The Best Things I Learned From the Worst Day of My CareerIt’s never been easy being a woman in tech. But now? When top tech execs say there’s "not enough masculine energy" in “the culture?” It’s a lot. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a show where women who’ve “made it” can share their inspiring success stories? Sure. But this is not that show.Because we don’t need “nice,” we need honesty. And, if we’re being honest, failure can teach us even more than success.In the second half of B The Way Forward’s...
2025-02-2601 min
B The Way ForwardThe Environmental Impact of Your Chatbot Habit - Why it Might Be Time to Say Bye to the AIHere’s a question; how much water do you think a single query of ChatGPT consumes? What about Carbon Emissions? How many round trip flights between New York and San Francisco equal the Co2 emitted by training one Large Language Model? And maybe this is the most important one - how would you even figure those numbers out when the big AI companies don’t make them public?Concerns about AI’s impact on Climate Change aren’t new, but as extreme weather events like the floods in North Carolina and the wild fires in L.A...
2025-02-1246 min
B The Way ForwardIs AI Going to Take My Job? Unpacking How Workers Are Fighting to Protect Their CareersLet’s start with the obvious - There is no putting the AI genie back in the bottle.And frankly, as an organization run by technologists and dedicated to advancing women in tech, we wouldn’t necessarily want to. We believe in the promise of technology. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to be concerned about with how AI has been developing so far. Near the top of that list for almost everyone is the question “Is AI going to steal my job?” For...
2025-02-0546 min
B The Way ForwardThe Revolution Will Be Democratized - How the Working Families Party Uses Data and Tech to Fight for ChangeWe started this season by asking what’s the best way to create real change - inside or outside of the established system? But sometimes it feels like the systems we’re trying to improve are just too entrenched; it can be hard to imagine any approach being successful. And there might not be anyplace where that feels more true than in our politics.But Jennifer Knox, the National Director of Organizing and Tech for the Working Families Party doesn’t believe we have to be stuck with the system we have. ...
2025-01-2938 min
B The Way ForwardBeing the way Forward in the Face of Change - Brenda’s Advice for All of UsWhen Americans went to the polls in November of 2024 it felt like in many ways, alongside the presidential candidates, tech was at the top of the ticket. So what will advocacy in this world look like as Donald Trump begins his second term? And what can be done to ensure that the change we’ve worked so hard to create for women and non-binary folks around the country isn’t reversed? To unpack those questions, and explore how activists and advocacy organizations like AnitaB.org adapt to the tidal shifts of a new administration, we’re doing...
2025-01-2232 min
Let's Take ChargeBuilding BlockVerse, Addressing the Talent Gap, Male Allyship & More with Gaurav GuptaGaurav Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder of BlockVerse Institute, joins the latest episode of Let’s Take Charge to share his inspiring journey of building BlockVerse and tackling the talent gap in tech.In this candid conversation, Gaurav reflects on his experiences and reveals how BlockVerse Institute is empowering individuals with tech skills, promoting inclusivity, and driving generational impact. The discussion also highlights the critical role of male allyship in advancing inclusivity and fostering a more equitable future for the tech industry.Hosted by Shreya Krishnan, MD of AnitaB.org India, this...
2025-01-1726 min
Let's Take ChargeEmpowering Girls: Shifting Societal Norms with Jacintha JayachandranDive into a powerful conversation with Jacintha Jayachandran, the inspiring founder of HopeWorks Foundation, interviewed by Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director of AnitaB.org India.HopeWorks is dedicated to empowering girls, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, by providing education, mentorship, and essential resources to fuel their dreams. Witness the transformative power of HopeWorks' programs as they support girls on their journeys to break down societal barriers and reach their full potential.From scholarships and mentorship to workshops on digital literacy and menstrual hygiene, HopeWorks equips girls with the tools they ne...
2025-01-1755 min
B The Way ForwardThe Kids Are Alright… They’re Just Not Voting - With Paul Jones (Young Dems of IL) and Lucille Wenegieme (HeadCount)With a new administration about to take office, we’re kicking off our second season of B The Way Forward by talking about one of the most powerful tools for change we have access to -- our vote. And digging into why - in the most recent presidential election -less than 40% of young voters showed up, compared to a record-breaking 50% in 2020.GenZ and Millennials make up the largest voting bloc in the country. Re-engaging this slice of the electorate will be crucial for preserving our democracy for years to come. But can the major po...
2025-01-1539 min
B The Way ForwardComing Soon: B The Way Forward Season 2: Rebuild? Or Tear it Down?B The Way Forward is coming back with all-new episodes featuring a slate of incredible guests, taking on some of the biggest issues! Including the one that’s central to activism - can we create real change by working within the system? Or do we need to break it to fix it? Featuring arguments for how to tackle making political representation actually representative, debates on whether Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives actually work and if you can even have DEI without the “E”, tactics for confronting the enormity of climate change without making it worse for...
2024-11-2301 min
B The Way ForwardInnovating with Purpose: Driving Equity, Leadership, and Human-Centered Technology in a Data-Driven WorldWelcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from our regular season, but are just too good not to share.Dr. Rebecca Anderson, Kendall Holbrook, and Supriya Gupta. All three are leaders within the technology, business and career development spaces. They are all working on truly innovative products, research, and technological solutions to pressing problems. We could do entire episodes with each of them individually about their work - and we just might! But in this episode, recorded live at Grace Hopper Celebration 2024, we’...
2024-11-2033 min
Let's Take ChargeLet’s Take Charge - AnitaB.org India’s Podcast ft. Lalitha Indrakanti.In this episode of Let’s Take Charge, Shreya Krishnan, MD of AnitaB.org India, speaks with Lalitha Indrakanti about her journey of perseverance and leadership.Lalitha shares how she overcame doubts and challenges to establish herself as a leader in tech, showcasing the power of determination and courage.This conversation dives into the importance of women embracing their strength and potential to break barriers in the tech industry.Watch now to be inspired by this empowering discussion!
2024-11-1650 min
Let's Take ChargeLet’s Take Charge - AnitaB.org India’s Podcast ft. Mercedes Soria.In Episode 5 of the Let’s Take Charge - AnitaB.org India’s Podcast, Shreya Krishnan, MD of AnitaB.org India, speaks with Mercedes Soria, EVP and Chief Intelligence Officer at Knightscope.Mercedes shares her inspiring journey of achieving her dream of becoming a female engineer and her mission to encourage more women to pursue STEM fields. Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s most influential people, Mercedes brings a wealth of insight and motivation to anyone aiming to break barriers.Don’t miss this empowering conversation!#L...
2024-11-1529 min
B The Way ForwardTech for Good: Innovating Solutions to Social ChallengesWelcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from our regular season, but are just too good not to share.These days, the headlines can sometimes mostly focus on the challenges in tech - issues like AI ethics and data breaches. But in this special conversation, taped live at Grace Hopper Celebration 2024, Brenda wanted to shift gears!Because Grace Hopper Celebration is about the belief that when used by the right people, for the right reasons, technology can b...
2024-11-1333 min
B The Way ForwardOn the Fence to On The Ballot: How She Should Run’s Erin Loos Cutraro is Working to Put More Women in Office.Welcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from our regular season, but are just too good not to share.Last night was election night in America, and as we publish this episode today (November 6th, 2024) we can say that it was historic - but not because the US elected its first female president. Once again, the highest glass ceiling was cracked but not shattered. Kamala Harris wasn’t the only woman on the ballot this election. According to...
2024-11-0749 min
B The Way ForwardAnnouncing B The Way Forward: InterludesThe B The Way Forward team is hard at work on Season 2, premiering in December 2024. But you won't have to wait until then for more of the the honest, insightful, and inspiring conversations you’ve come to expect from this feed.Introducing B The Way Forward: Interludes - special episodes and conversations that stand apart from our regular season, but are just too good not to share.First up, two interludes focused on ways that our democracy is working at a time when many of us are scared it's on...
2024-11-0103 min
B The Way ForwardTransforming Government: Innovation, AI, and Human-Centered Policy with Clare Martorana and Noreen HecmanczukWelcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from our regular season, but are just too good not to share.A lot of things probably spring to mind when you hear the words “Federal Government.” “Innovation, understanding, adoption, and regulation of new technology” is likely not one of them. More likely, citizen-facing government technology brings to mind websites that feel outdated - like something still stuck in the era of dial up.But in this special episode of B The Way...
2024-11-0136 min
The Brand Called YouEmpowering Diversity: Mission to Transform Tech | Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director, AnitaB.org IndiaShreya Krishnan, Managing Director of AnitaB.org India, discusses her journey from environmental journalist to diversity advocate. She shares insights on advancing gender diversity in tech, fostering inclusive cultures, and the importance of allyship. Krishnan highlights AnitaB.org's initiatives, including the Grace Hopper Celebration, and emphasizes the need for intentional diversity practices in startups and established companies alike.
00:34- About Shreya Krishnan
Shreya is the managing director of AnitaB.org India.
She is the winner of Miss Universal Empowerment 2024, a former corporate Diva and Mrs. India universe in 2017, and an author.
Sh...
2024-10-2126 min
B The Way ForwardHow Humans and AI can Work Together with BCG’s Suchi SrinivasanOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by AI and digital technology expert, Suchi Srinivasan. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Suchi is extremely sought after for her expertise and knowledge and is currently managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group. Suchi sits at the helm of the artificial intelligence space where she is passionate about using technology to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Suchi tells Brenda about her personal career journey and how her own engineer father inspired the path she’s on today. Together...
2024-10-1751 min
B The Way ForwardTrishala Pillai’s Toolkit for Competence, Confidence, and AdvocacyOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with multi-tasker extraordinaire Trishala Pillai. Outside of Trishala’s day job as senior product manager of supply chain innovation and automation at Walmart, she also serves as a board member at AnitaB.org and a producer at the media company she founded called Jugaad Community. Together, Brenda and Trishala talk through how to bring creativity to your career and how to find new opportunities in emerging technologies. Their conversation is sure to get your creative juices flowing and Trishala offers helpful advice for anyone looking toward the ne...
2024-10-0955 min
B The Way ForwardFrom College Capstone to Tech Startup: How JusticeText Increases Equity in the Criminal Justice SystemDevshi Mehrotra and Leslie Jones-Dove join host Brenda Darden Wilkerson on this inspiring episode of “B The Way Forward.” Devshi and Leslie are the CEO and CTO, respectively, and co-founders of JusticeText, an MIT and Google-backed startup that is building technology to better improve the criminal justice system. They talk Brenda through the mission of their company – to hold law enforcement accountable and ensure that low-income criminal defendants get their chance at an equal and fair trial. JusticeText started as a college capstone project and has now grown into a successful California-based startup.Devshi and Le...
2024-10-021h 00
B The Way ForwardEmbracing your Roots: How Yai Vargas is Growing and Empowering the Hispanic CommunityHost Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by speaker, author, founder, and DEI advocate, Yai Vargas, in this episode of “B the Way Forward.” Yai’s big belief that “women are the heart and soul of an organization” rings true in everything she does and stands for. Yai tells Brenda about her personal journey as a woman from the Dominican Republic who immigrated to the United States at an early age and realized quickly how important it was to connect with her Latin roots. After landing what she thought was her dream job, Yai opens up about her disappointment when noticing t...
2024-09-2556 min
B The Way ForwardEmpowering Kids through EdTech with Encantos CEO Susie JaramilloOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson has a powerful conversation with Susie Jaramillo, an Emmy nominated director, artist, storyteller and entrepreneur who uses the power of media to introduce diverse cultures to children. Influenced by her Venezuelan roots, Susie noticed a lack of inclusive representation in storytelling for her two young kids. According to the US Census, Gen Alpha will be the most diverse generation in history, yet they remain severely underrepresented in the media.Susie hopes to change that as the Co-founder and CEO of Encantos, a chil...
2024-09-1852 min
B The Way ForwardHarnessing Soft Power: Using Connection and Strategy to Advance the WorldOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” you’ll receive a master class in soft power strategies with Forbes Columnist and leadership expert, Penny Abeywardena. Penny introduces us to her new company, Soft Power Strategies, and tells host Brenda Darden Wilkerson why the use of soft power is beneficial on a variety of issues. As the former Commissioner for International Affairs of the city of New York, Penny talks about her experiences leading the agency and what it was like to serve the largest diplomatic corps in the world. Penny’s successful career spans across philanthropy, non-profit, government, and more...
2024-09-1154 min
Let's Take ChargeEmpowering Through Tech: Disability Inclusion with Prateek MadhavWelcome to AnitaB.org India’s podcast series Let’s Take Charge, episode 3 , we’re diving into the dynamic world of tech and leadership with Prateek Madhav, a trailblazer in the realm of disability inclusion and co-founder of AssisTech Foundation. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of tech and social impact, Prateek is on a mission to make the tech world more inclusive for all. He shares his journey, insights, and the transformative power of embracing diversity in the tech space. Don't miss this compelling conversation on breaking barriers and creating a future...
2024-09-0453 min
B The Way ForwardEthical Artificial Intelligence with Deloitte AI Institute’s Beena AmmanathOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Beena Ammanath, an executive, author, advocate, AnitaB.org board member, and nonprofit founder, who aims to increase awareness on the use, risks, and benefits of artificial intelligence, all while promoting diversity in this niche tech space. Beena is the Executive Director at the Deloitte Global AI Institute, where she helps companies and businesses learn how to leverage AI in the most practical and safe ways possible. Through this conversation, Beena offers listeners insight on how to utilize AI in every aspect of business and in o...
2024-08-2851 min
B The Way ForwardBrave, Not Perfect: Closing the Gender Gap in Tech with Girls Who Code CEO Tarika BarrettIn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Girls Who Code CEO, Tarika Barrett. Tarika took over the helm at Girls Who Code in 2021 and has been the driving force behind the nonprofit that aims to close the gender gap in technology careers by inspiring, educating and equipping students with computing skills to take on 21st century opportunities. Since Girls Who Code was launched in 2012, they have reached over 600,000 young people with their educational programming - and Tarika is continuing to expand that reach.A proud daughter of J...
2024-08-2255 min
B The Way ForwardChelsey Glasson: From Battling Discrimination to Transforming Tech CultureIn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson speaks with Chelsey Glasson about pregnancy discrimination in the workplace and why your voice matters. Chelsey, author of, “Black Box: A Pregnancy Discrimination Memoir,” gives us an inside look at how companies may perpetuate harassment in the workplace, and offers tools and resources to navigate these scenarios.In this conversation, Chelsey explains the pregnancy discrimination that she faced at a large tech company and shares advice for people who may find themselves in similar situations. Now, Chelsey is on her healing journey and shares how her expe...
2024-08-1455 min
B The Way ForwardHow Linda Kamau’s AkiraChix is Empowering Women to Thrive in TechOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Linda Kamau, Founder & Executive Director of AkiraChix, a Kenya-based company dedicated to providing training, mentorship and outreach programs to increase the number of skilled women in technology. As a champion for women in tech, Linda hopes to bring more women to the center of the growing technology ecosystem in African communities and beyond. When women come together to participate in AkiraChix programs like CodeHive and CodeHiveX, they not only learn more STEM skills, but they also create a sisterhood and strong community. Linda tells Bren...
2024-08-071h 00
B The Way ForwardThe Power of Self Promotion: Mariana Carvalho’s Advice for Professional DevelopmentOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Mariana Carvalho, a computer scientist, author, career mentor, DEI advocate and so much more. Mariana is a great example of the success that comes from networking and finding community for women in tech – She’s a Grace Hopper Celebration Scholar, a Systers Pass it On Award winner, an AnitaB.org scholarship reviewer and mentor. She’s used her successful experiences to empower other women through sisterhood, self advocacy, and her career mentorship programs.As the Co-Founder of Brazilians in Tech, Mari...
2024-07-3153 min
B The Way ForwardCareer Coach Aaron Fung has Advice for People Feeling Stuck in their CareersOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson sits down with career coach and DEI professional, Aaron Fung, to talk about balancing your personal passions with your career goals. Aaron’s career coaching business, CoachingAF, helps people find a career path that actually resonates with them. As someone who moved around jobs and industries in the past, Aaron hopes to help others feeling the same way he did – stuck or lost – to find their true passions.Brenda and Aaron open up about the valuable information they’ve both gleaned from trying work...
2024-07-241h 00
B The Way ForwardBreaking Down the Myths about Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire HaverOn today’s episode of “B The Way Forward” we’re busting some common menopause myths with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson sits down with Dr. Haver who not only is a board-certified OB/GYN, physician, and entrepreneur but she’s also amassed over 3 million followers on her social media platforms. Dr. Haver uses her voice as a resource for women to better understand both perimenopause and menopause symptoms and solutions for improved health. She’s also founder of the “Pause Life,” a comprehensive approach to menopause education and founder of “The Galveston Diet,” a nutrition program for women in...
2024-07-1858 min
B The Way ForwardMentra’s Jhillika Kumar is on a Mission to Empower the Neurodivergent WorkforceOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson and guest Jhillika Kumar discuss her passion to empower the neurodivergent community. Jhillika’s list of accolades started at a young age including the AnitaB.org Student of Vision Award, her inspiring Ted Talk and Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition. Jhillka is the CEO and founder of Mentra, an employment network committed to matching neurodivergent individuals with employers. From a young age, Jhillika was inspired to build an inclusive world and place for her non-speaking, autistic brother to thrive. Now, she’s offering advice and guidance to communities of students...
2024-07-1058 min
Let's Take ChargeBridging Worlds: Allies and Advocates in the Fight for EqualityWelcome to "Bridging Worlds: Allies and Advocates in the Fight for Equality," where we explore the pivotal role of allies in the LGBTQIA+ community. In this special episode, Suresh Ramdas and Shreya Krishnan dive into an insightful conversation.Suresh is a dedicated ally whose journey is both inspiring and educational. Suresh, a prominent advocate within the LGBTQIA+ community, brings his extensive experience and passion for equality to the forefront, ensuring a profound and engaging dialogue.Suresh Ramdas, renowned for his advocacy work and leadership, is the perfect guest to navigate this critical discussion. His personal journey, marked...
2024-07-021h 09
B The Way ForwardThe Power of Inclusion: Breaking the Status Quo with former Netflix VP of Inclusion Strategy Vernā MyersThis episode of “B The Way Forward,” explores how to take action and overcome bias with world renowned diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, Vernā Myers. Vernā has spent over 25 years in DEI consulting, helping companies find value and focus on more inclusive environments. She tells Brenda about her early career journey – as a Harvard educated lawyer – and why she ultimately founded The Vernā Myers Company for building more inclusive and culturally competent work environments.Vernā also served as Netflix’s first head of inclusion strategy where she was instrumental in leading initiatives that moved DEI to the for...
2024-06-1959 min
B The Way ForwardFrom Chalkboards to Devices: How Ed Tech's Monica Burns is Leveraging Digital Tools in the ClassroomIn today’s digital age, there’s been a massive shift in the way we’re teaching and learning in the classroom. On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” Dr. Monica Burns, author of EdTech Essentials, joins host Brenda Darden Wilkerson to unpack the unique ways to use technology in education. Monica is an EdTech consultant and expert who started the online platform, Class Tech Tips. She helps students, teachers, administrators and parents alike learn how they can benefit from and integrate new digital tools in their education journeys. Monica talks with Brenda about what...
2024-06-0554 min
Let's Take ChargeThe Future is Now with Brenda Darden WilkersonIn the inaugural episode of Let's Take Charge, your host Shreya Krishnan embarks on an exploration of AnitaB.org's groundbreaking mission alongside the illustrious Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO of AnitaB.org. Brace yourself for an insightful rendezvous as they unravel the intricacies of driving diversity and inclusion in technology, starting with AnitaB.org's global journey and its resolute presence in India.With an unrelenting spirit, they unveil AnitaB.org's visionary plans for India, meticulously aligned with the noble pursuit of transformative change. As Brenda and Shreya delve deeper, they shed light on the...
2024-05-3138 min
Let's Take ChargeIntroducing Let's Take Charge - A Podcast From AnitaB.Org IndiaWelcome to Let’s Take Charge, where we spotlight voices that demand to be heard—voices often overshadowed or silenced. In our inaugural episode, hosted by AnitaB.org India MD Shreya Krishnan, we embark on a journey to amplify these voices of resilience, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs within India's tech landscape. Our mission isn't just about amplifying these voices; it's about harnessing their power to enact the change we crave. This is a space where every voice shapes our collective destiny—a place where action speaks louder than words.
2024-05-3101 min
B The Way ForwardLiz Fong-Jones on Her Journey from Google Engineer to Activist to AuthorOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson explores what it means to be more than your job description. Our guest, Liz Fong-Jones is the perfect example of a talented tech employee who engages in workplace activism for employee rights while also excelling in her day job as an engineer.Liz began a lot of her activism while she was a site reliability engineer at Google. As a trans woman, Liz discusses the importance of workplace inclusion and why she fights so hard for marginalized groups in the workplace. Liz offers listeners all sort...
2024-05-1556 min
B The Way ForwardFunding Dreams: How Ruthe Farmer’s Last Mile Education Fund Helps Tech Students in NeedOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Ruthe Farmer, activist and policymaker, who has trailblazed a path toward increasing diversity, building inclusion, and prioritizing gender equity in technology. In Ruthe’s illustrious career, she has leveraged successful and current infrastructures to promote girls’ and womens’ participation in these fields. Ruthe continues to be a champion in this space - ushering in, and supporting, a new wave of women in technology. Ruthe’s advocacy work led her to found “The Last Mile Education Fund”, a gap-fund organization that invests in individuals already committed to STE...
2024-05-011h 00
B The Way ForwardChallenging the Norms: How Diversability’s Tiffany Yu Aims for an Accessibility-First Culture for 1 Billion PeopleThis episode of “B The Way Forward” brings the ideas of intersectional inclusivity and visibility to the forefront. Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson speaks with disability rights advocate, Tiffany Yu, about moving disability inclusion forward and why finding community is so important. Did you know that there are an estimated one billion people with disabilities worldwide? This statistic drives Tiffany’s important work, particularly as the CEO and Founder of her company, Diversability.In this episode, you’ll hear some of Tiffany’s own personal experiences, including where her story began at the age of 9 when she became disabled a...
2024-04-1758 min
B The Way ForwardHow Propel’s Jimmy Chen is empowering financial health for 40 Million AmericansOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Jimmy Chen, founder and CEO at Propel, a tech company whose app was created to help low-income individuals and their families manage government benefits. Jimmy’s work empowers vulnerable individuals, particularly those who rely on food stamps, to improve their financial health. Brenda and Jimmy discuss the biases in tech entrepreneurship, particularly around how founders and investors tend to build technology that solves problems from their personal experiences. Without diversity in tech entrepreneurship and funding common problems for minoritized people are often overlooked....
2024-04-0354 min
Technology, Business and Travel | The Sonya Barlow ShowWhy Women in Tech Must Rebel | Brenda Darden Wilkerson, AnitaB.Org
Sonya Barlow interviews Brenda Darden Wilkerson, CEO of AnitaB.Org, on all things technology, women in technology and leadership. Learn how women of colour can enter technology and thrive as women in tech when women need to stop asking for pay raises and why rebellion is required if the technology change is to occur. This 20-minute conversation is a must-watch for all women in the technology sector who dream of becoming role models, leaders and mentors.
Video Chapters - Key Moments
01:20 - Introduction Brenda & AnitaB.Org
02:50 - Why is technology important?
03:14 - Do we need more women in tech?
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2024-04-0219 min
B The Way ForwardNate Shalev's Mission for Inclusivity: Small Changes Make Big ImpactOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with Nate Shalev, whose inspiring social impact work emphasizes the importance of inclusion in the workplace. As both a trans and neurodivergent individual, Nate founded Revel Impact, a consultancy that focuses on creating workplaces where all people can thrive. Nate’s work involves everything from building frameworks for more inclusive environments to recommending workplace policies for businesses and executives. Brenda and Nate discuss the best types of language to use for inclusivity, how to be an ally to your peers and why small changes can have a big...
2024-03-2056 min
B The Way ForwardDemystifying Tech Careers: How to find Your Path Toward Tech with Hosanna HaliThis episode of “B The Way Forward,” is all about advice as host Brenda Darden Wilkerson explores the many paths and entry points into the tech industry. Our guest, Hosanna Hali aka the Fairy Tech Mother, has been working to demystify the tech space by offering tips and tricks across her social media channels. As a young woman in tech who spent 5 years working at Microsoft, Hosanna leads by example and uses her voice to empower other young people looking to pursue careers in technology.This thoughtful conversation pushes us to think about the career paths we choo...
2024-03-0656 min
B The Way ForwardHow UNICEF’s Venture Fund Lead Sunita Grote Improves Children’s Lives with Emerging TechnologiesOn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson takes listeners through a unique and mission-driven type of venture capitalism. Our guest Sunita Grote leads UNICEF's Venture Fund which provides seed funding to early-stage ventures in emerging markets. Through her work at UNICEF, Sunita builds a portfolio of emerging technologies that help children around the world. Brenda and Sunita talk about what types of technologies the Venture Fund is investing in from AI and machine learning to blockchain, cryptocurrency and drones.Sunita shows us how these investments drive impact for example: Educ...
2024-02-2159 min
B The Way ForwardTelling an Inclusive Story: How Black Girls Code CEO Cristina Jones is Helping Girls Launch into TechIn this episode of B The Way Forward, host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with CEO of Black Girls Code, Cristina Jones about her work to solve the lack of representation of Black women in technology. Only 2% of the STEM workforce are Black women, and Cristina is hoping to change that. She tells our listeners how she plans to achieve the mission of Black Girls Code, which is to launch 1 million girls into technology by 2040. Her unique perspective as a former Hollywood executive makes her a powerful new force in the tech space, telling a more inclusive story that encourages...
2024-02-061h 00
B The Way ForwardBuilding Black Tech Futures with Dr. Fallon WilsonOur guest on today’s episode of “B The Way Forward” is dreaming of a black tech future that makes digital infrastructure more inclusive for everybody. Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with Vice President of Policy at the Multicultural Media and Telecommunication Internet Council (MMTC) and creator of #BlackTechFutures Research Institute, Dr. Fallon Wilson, about ways to close the digital divide. Together, they address the disparities in Internet access across black communities and why Fallon is fighting for actionable change like getting computers in the hands of all school children and creating better access for people to do remote work a...
2024-01-2455 min
B The Way ForwardThe Diversity Paradox: Building an Inclusive Environment with Bo Young LeeIn this episode of "B The Way Forward," recorded live at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, host Brenda Darden Wilkerson sits down with her friend and colleague, Bo Young Lee, a transformative and inspirational voice in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Bo is currently serving as President of Advisory and Interim Chief Impact Officer at AnitaB.org and previously served as Uber’s first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Brenda and Bo, both dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented voices, get down to the realities surrounding diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how we can break down the myths about wh...
2024-01-1055 min
B The Way ForwardUnmasking AI: Dr. Joy Buolamwini's Revolutionary VoiceIn this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined live, onstage by artificial intelligence expert Dr. Joy Buolamwini. There’s a reason why she was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI in 2023. Founder and Artist-in-Chief of the Algorithmic Justice League, Dr. Buolamwini questions the responsibility that comes with new technology and sounds the alarm about the implications for our future. Think about all the moments you are confronted with artificial intelligence at places like the airport or on your cell phones. Dr. Buolamwini, who recently authored “Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect...
2023-12-1331 min
B The Way ForwardGame On: Kellee Santiago's Blueprint for Inclusive GamingJoin host Brenda Darden Wilkerson for a “Game On” conversation with Kellee Santiago, a video game creative director, consultant and a builder of worlds. Kellee knows first-hand that games are more than entertainment – they are powerful engines for empathy. And in this episode, Kellee takes us through her remarkable journey from making indie games, at a time when women made up only 4-5% of the gaming workforce, to her successful work with industry giants like Google and Niantic. Together, Brenda and Kellee explore why games are such an important cornerstone of our culture and even our global conversation. This wide r...
2023-11-2952 min
B The Way ForwardInvesting in Representation with Arlan HamiltonIf you're not entirely sure what it takes to become an entrepreneur or how venture capital funds really work, you’re not alone. Arlan Hamilton has an inspiring story to share about how she built her very own venture capital fund while she was homeless. One statistic changed Arlan’s life: Less than 10% of venture funding goes to anyone who is not a straight white man in the U.S. In this powerful conversation between host Brenda Darden Wilkerson and Arlan Hamilton, you’ll learn the same lessons Arlan did about becoming a good investor and how she bui...
2023-11-151h 03
B The Way ForwardNo More Silence in FemTech with Dr. Brittany BarretoDid you know that a meager 4% of pharma R&D targets women's health? Or that there are no published statistics on PMS-related work absences? These startling realities take center stage as host Brenda Darden-Wilkerson chats with FemTech pioneer Dr. Brittany Barreto, host of "The FemTech Focus Podcast.” Together, they define what FemTech actually means and how it impacts all of our lives. They dig deep into FemTech's overlooked goldmine and unpack its vital, often life-or-death implications. In a conversation full of incredible insights, urgency, and opportunity — Dr. Barreto delivers a powerful wake-up call about the price of avoiding those ‘uncomf...
2023-11-0145 min
B The Way ForwardAmplifying Narratives Through Art with Janelle MonáeIn this episode of "B The Way Forward," recorded live at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with creative dynamo Janelle Monáe, exploring the intersection between art and technology. Janelle delves into her journey as a multi-hyphenate actress, musician, author, and activist and her poignant roles in films like “Moonlight”, “Glass Onion”, and “Hidden Figures”. And they discuss how art serves as a powerful tool for change, illuminating and amplifying the narratives of women, especially women of color, in tech. As Janelle reflects on forging her identity through her craft, she also shares some pearls of wisdom for tho...
2023-10-1834 min
B The Way ForwardDigital Defiance with Bridget ToddJoin host Brenda Darden Wilkerson as she chats with Bridget Todd, the powerhouse behind the hit podcast "There are No Girls on the Internet" and a leading voice in the fight for digital inclusion. Together, they dissect the biases in tech and explore the industry's encroachment on our power and privacy in even the most intimate parts of our lives. Then, they go beyond the problems and dive into the paradigm shift needed if we are to change the status quo. Bridget pushes us all to reject the notion that tech is too complicated for most folks to understand...
2023-09-2747 min
B The Way ForwardIntroducing B The Way Forward - A new series from AnitaB.orgTech shapes almost every aspect of our daily lives. And yet the tech we use has been controlled by a select few for far too long. Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org, challenges this disparity head-on. Yes, there are problems in tech, but this is a show about solutions. Dive deep, beyond the doom and gloom tech headlines, into deep, thoughtful dialogues with the pioneers and change-makers reshaping the space. Each episode of B The Way Forward is a call to action. Immerse yourself in stories of hope, learn about leaders driving change, and arm...
2023-09-2102 min
Thoughtworks Technology PodcastMy Thoughtworks journey: Rebecca ParsonsThoughtworks CTO Rebecca Parsons has had a long and varied career in technology. Even before joining Thoughtworks in 1999, she completed a PhD, worked as a postdoc researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory and taught at the University of Central Florida. Becoming CTO in 2007, she has seen Thoughtworks — and the wider tech industry — evolve through a period in which the business mainstream has become increasingly comfortable with cutting-edge innovation. In this episode of the Technology Podcast, Neal Ford and Birgitta Böckeler talk to Rebecca about her career, starting from Caterpillar warehouses in Peoria, Illinois, to being awarded the T...
2023-02-2345 min
The Elephant in the Room90: Aspiring women in tech: A conversation with Aarushi Nair, Ambassador & Community Volunteer AnitaB.org | #GHC22 #NextIsNow | #GirlsWhoCodeShownotes36 %: No of women employees In the Indian tech sector (the biggest employer by far)51%: Women entry level recruits 🤩🤩🤩25%: Women in managerial positions 😕☹️ (how bad or unsupportive does the culture need to be to get educated women to leave)1% : Women in the C-Suite 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ (This cannot happen without entrenched and systemic biases)The statistics are so predictable it is almost boring. We have seen similar statistics in other markets, markets that are supposed to have been advancing the cause of women for dec...
2023-02-0923 min
TechGraph BriefingsBudget 2023 focus should be on gender equality and women in tech: Puja Issar, MD of AnitaB IndiaIn the lead-up to the upcoming Budget 2023, Puja Issar, the Managing Director of AnitaB India, has shared her expectations on addressing the critical issues facing the country, with a particular focus on gender equality and women empowerment.
Issar highlighted the need for an increase in the gender budget, pointing out that this would be a crucial step in addressing the gender pay gap and improving the status of women in the country. She also emphasized the importance of generating employment for women in the technology industry, especially in Tier two and Tier three cities...
2023-01-3100 min
Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne SparrowHow the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration Changes Lives with Brenda Darden Wilkerson & Shreya KrishnanAnitaB.org’s Grace Hopper Celebration 2022 (GHC), happening September 20-23 in Orlando, brings together thousands of women and non-binary technologists from around the world to learn about their industry, gain career guidance, and meet people who could change their life. AnitaB.org’s President and CEO, Brenda Darden Wilkerson shares with Jeanne her vision for this year’s first in-person gathering in three years, and how GHC helps people find their community. Jeanne also talks with her co-host Shreya Krishnan about what they’ll be doing during the three day celebration and how they’ll showcase the diversity of the tech world...
2022-09-1941 minFearless Authenticity with Jeanne SparrowBrenda Darden Wilkerson Previews the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration 2022Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a committed champion for creating more inclusive technology, for both those who work in it and those who use it. As the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, the leading organization for women and non-binary people in technology, she talks with Jeanne in this special episode of Fearless Authenticity about the highlights of their biggest event of the year, Grace Hopper Celebration. This September 20-23, GHC 22 will be in-person for the first time in three years, along with a hybrid option to attend virtually... and she announces the reopening of registration to allow as many people...
2022-08-1216 minFearless Authenticity with Jeanne SparrowPassion, Determination, & Partnership with AnitaB.org President & CEO Brenda Darden WilkersonShe started out wanting to be a doctor but then fell in love with computer science. Brenda Darden Wilkerson turned that passion into purpose; from building computer programs at Chicago Public Schools to leading a global organization that works to bring intersectional gender and pay parity to the tech industry. She shares with Jeanne why she quit pre-med and jumped wholeheartedly into computer science; her biggest challenges as a Black woman in tech, how she overcame them and now helps others find their voice; her best advice for young people entering the workforce; and what happened when President Barack Obama...
2022-02-2459 min![Humanised Intelligence [Eng]](https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2b208975b61aeb7075d15445a0d1ecca.jpg)
Humanised Intelligence [Eng]Muazma Zahid · Senior Software Engineering Manager // Bedrock @ LAPIPA_StudiosIn this episode, the discussion features a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft Azure Global team, focusing on enabling customers to deploy demanding Data workloads on Azure. With over thirteen years of experience as a Data Engineer/Architect and Speaker, her work spans several Big Data, Cloud Computing, and AI Technologies. She is a renowned figure in biomedical engineering research, with her software being utilized in EKG machines worldwide.Her advocacy for diversity and inclusion shines through her role as President of the non-profit organization Pakistani Women in Computing, aiming to build a robust global network of Pakistani women in...
2021-06-1954 min
Polite Disagreements PodcastWhat's Overrated?...or maybe more appropriately, s**t we think is overrated. Tune in to see if Chick-fil-A takes its rightful place.This month we are supporting AnitaB.org to support in their commitment to the advancement of women in technology in the United States and across the world. Donate now to help support!https://anitab.org/donate/(Episode contains explicit material)Beach NeedZ Get all of the things you need for the beach through Beach NeedZ! Everything is Organic & Reef Safe!https://instagram.com/politedisagreementspodcast?igshid=NjZiMGI4...
2021-05-061h 31Polite Disagreements PodcastThe New 7 Wonders of the WorldWe’ve had a couple versions of the 7 Wonders of the World already, but those ones are ancient history! It’s 2021! So we decided to pick a fresh new list of wonders for the present day.This month we are supporting AnitaB.org to support in their commitment to the advancement of women in technology in the United States and across the world. Donate now to help support!https://anitab.org/donate/(Episode contains explicit material)Beach NeedZ Get all of the things you need for the beach through Beac...
2021-04-291h 21Polite Disagreements PodcastWhat's the Deal with L. Ron Hubbard?Con man? Cult leader? Pulp novelist? War hero? Adventurer? It's hard to decide on the correct label for the man, the myth, the legend that is L. Ron Hubbard. While he may be most well known today for creating Scientology, taking a closer look at this guy's life shows that he's sooo much more interesting than your run-of-the-mill creator of the world's most controversial "religion." Join us as we put the spotlight on L. Ron and see if the version of the man that Scientologists are selling actually lines up with reality.This month we are supporting Anita...
2021-04-221h 45Polite Disagreements PodcastShameless GoFundMe CampaignsHave you ever felt guilty asking for money? Not these people. This week we’re re-introducing the world to some absurd GoFundMe campaigns. Join us to hear which ones were the craziest. This month we are supporting AnitaB.org to support in their commitment to the advancement of women in technology in the United States and across the world. Donate now to help support!https://anitab.org/donate/(Episode contains explicit material)Beach NeedZ Get all of the things you need for the beach through Beach NeedZ! Everything is Or...
2021-04-151h 15Polite Disagreements PodcastWhat's the Deal with Tonya Harding?To cap off Women's History Month we did the the spotlight that nobody asked for...on infamous U.S. figure skating legend Tonya Harding! Join us for a rags to riches to scandal to general craziness story as we do a deep dive into Tonya's life.This month we are supporting AnitaB.org to support in their commitment to the advancement of women in technology in the United States and across the world. Donate now to help support!https://anitab.org/donate/(Episode contains explicit material)Beach NeedZ Get a...
2021-04-081h 07
This is How We LeadNicole Trick Steinbach on Building Your BraveryIn this episode Cynthia talks with Nicole Trick-Steinbach, Award-Winning International Bravery Coach for women in tech. Nicole shares the framework she uses with her clients to build their bravery and prepare them to step forward in powerful ways. She also talks about the unique challenges faced by women in tech, including the "glass cliff" phenomenon. As Nicole says, "You belong in that room, and if people aren't finding a chair for you, that pull up a folding chair and take your place at the table."To connect with Nicole:TrickSteinbach.comNicole on LinkedInReferenced in...
2021-03-0134 min
The Data Life Podcast24: Promoting Women in Tech - With Rupal GuptaIn this episode, we are talking about women in tech with Rupal Gupta. Rupal, a recent graduate from Online MS in CS from Georgia Tech, is a data engineer in the industry and is passionate to help promote women in tech. She also has some great tips and resources for anyone trying to break into data science and tech!
In this episode we talk about things that can help promote women in tech, women in tech conferences such as Grace Hopper, looking for jobs, resources to prepare for the interviews etc.
If you...
2020-10-0800 min
TechsettersBrenda Darden Wilkerson on Fighting For Social Justice in Education and taking Grace Hopper VirtualOn this episode of Techsetters, co-hosts Samantha Wiener and Jenny Wang interview Brenda Darden Wilkerson. Brenda is a pioneering thought leader working on the urgent need for intersectional equity in technology. She leads AnitaB.org as the CEO and President, working as an unwavering advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice for underrepresented communities in technology. AnitaB.org is a nonprofit organization working to shape public opinion about issues of critical importance to women technologists in academia, industry, and government. Brenda founded the original Computer Science for All program, building computer science...
2020-09-0835 min
Coding Black Females PodcastIsabel Costa: Contributing to Open SourceIsabel is a Software Engineer from Portugal, currently based in London, UK. She is passionate about contributing to Open Source and helping people feel less intimidated by it. She was a Google Summer of Code (GSoC) student and this year she is a GSoC mentor and admin with AnitaB.org Open Source. She is also one of the Community Leaders for AnitaB.org London chapter.
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isabelcmdcosta
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isabelcmdcosta
Isabel shares some really useful insights about contributing to Open Source including tips on how to get...
2020-08-1953 min
Leading with Empathy & Allyship Podcast13: Women Championing Women with Brenda Darden WilkersonJoin Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO at Anitab.org to discuss Women Championing Women.
We address the role allyship plays in advancing gender and racial equity for Black women, how women can better support and champion other women, and how companies can support women and build allyship between women.
Learn more about Brenda's work at https://anitab.org/
Additional resources:
➡ Grace Hopper Celebration 2020 https://ghc.anitab.org/
➡ COVID-19 Jeopardizes The Future For Students And Employers https://tcin.co/38FJPAY
➡ Top Companies for Women Technologists: 2019 Key Findings and Insights https://tcin.co/3iNK95q
➡ Co...
2020-07-1046 min
MRXplorerReflection, Resources, and the Future of MRXplorerWe've been doing a lot of learning, listening, and self-evaluating the past few weeks with the renewed emphasis on systemic racism in the world. We wanted to share some of our fledgling thoughts and actions, and our decision for where this podcast is going to focus next. We mention a number of resources in this episode; links to the podcasts and groups mentioned can be found below and at MRXplorer.com. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MrxplorerP), and send us a note to mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com with your own recommended resources! Black History Ye...
2020-06-2422 min
DevelomentorSona Maniyan - Stay-At-Home Mom Turned Sr. Data Scientist #62Welcome to another episode of Develomentor. Today's guest is Sona Maniyan.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to change careers into the tech industry after a long time as a stay at home parent, stay tuned!Sona Maniyan received both her bachelor’s and master’s in accounting and finance. Subsequently, she landed roles ranging from consultant to customer service supervisor and financial analyst. But Sona’s career path took a turn after a few years as a stay-at-home Mom. She decided to go back to school to become a software en...
2020-06-0143 min
The Women in Tech Show: A Technical PodcastAnitaB.org (Kety Esquivel)Since 1994 hundreds and now thousands of women in technology gather for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. Just this last year, 2019 it attracted 25,000 attendees from all over the world. The Grace Hopper Celebration, also known as GHC is organized by AnitaB.org, a global non-profit helping women in tech succeed. Kety Esquivel Vice President Head of Marketing and Communications at AnitaB.org explained the different goals they have to help reach gender equity in the tech industry. Kety also talked about AnitaB.org’s mission, GHC, and other programs that they organize throughout the year.
2019-12-1700 min
Rise SeattleAnitaB.org: Creating a More Diverse World in TechnologyWhile some industries have made headwind in attracting women to the workforce, the technology industry continues to fall behind. According to a 2016 Women in the Workplace Study by McKinsey & Co and Leanin.org, the gender gap between women and corporate America is still prevalent in the tech industry. The research states that there are only 36% women workers in entry level positions, 25% in VP roles, and only 17% in C-suite executive roles. In 1987, Mukilteo, WA resident and computer scientist Dr. Anita Borg set out to make an impact on this gender gap by starting a digital community for women...
2019-02-1156 min
Diva Tech Talk PodcastEp 74: Grace Hopper Conference 2018: Diversity Leadership Series LaunchThe Diva Tech Talk team was grateful to have the amazing experience of attending Grace Hopper Conference 2018. We highlighted many conference details, discussed the Abie awards, and shared the voice of attendees on the Episode 73 Podcast. If you didn’t get a chance to listen, please check it out here: http://www.divatechtalk.com/blog/ep73 There was so much material and insight that we had to create another article and episode for our listeners to stay with us on this journey. This podcast has a special announcement for our listeners. One incredibly worthy outcome of...
2018-10-1924 min