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Leadership Realities Season 4Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur!S02 EP05
Our featured guest Cassie Betts founded a fashion-tech company called District2.co in 2013. District2 helped to connect fashion designers with local apparel manufacturers. Cassie is the host of a live radio show turned podcast called talktechto.me that airs every Saturday 12pm Pacific on KBLA Talk 1580. Forbes dubbed her “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”. She is the catalyst and visionary behind South LA’s first Best Buy Teen Tech Center. She is the Founder and CEO of Made In South LA- MISLA.
MISLA is part Digital Learning Academy and part software d...2024-09-2134 min
First Things First With Dominique DiPrimaTech CEO Cassie Betts Warns Parents about AI Influence with Dominique DiPrimaCassie Betts gives insight on what we should know about Artificial Intelligence, the looming TikTok ban, and parental controls. Tune into Talk Tech to Me Uncut with Cassie Betts every Saturday at Noon on KBLA 1580. Follow Betts on Instagram @instabetts and Dominique DiPrima @diprimaradio.2024-05-3140 min
The Wonder Women Tech ShowInnovating with South L.A. Tech Royalty; Cassie Betts, Founder of MISLA - Made In South LA *ENCORE*In today's incredibly powerful episode, host and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, Lisa Mae Brunson, talks to South L.A. Tech Royalty, Cassie Betts about her journey as a Black woman in the tech industry. Cassie is the founder of MISLA, "Made in South LA". Her incredible drive for innovation has allowed her to become the tech giant she is today.We are honored to amplify Cassie's story, and to share with our audiences a personal side to an often daunting industry. In this episode Lisa Mae and Cassie are never afraid to go deep, breaching topics...2024-02-2047 min
The BookshelfJellyfish, beauty, betrayal and Camelot: new fictionKate and Cassie read Victoria Gosling's Bliss and Blunder, Sophie Keetch's Morgan is my Name, Joel Deane's Judas Boys and Mona Awad's Rouge with novelist A J Betts and theatre writer Tom Wright2023-10-2054 min
The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertDating Strategy of a Boss LadyCassie Betts, CEO/Founder - MISLA/Leader M.A.R.T.Y. Cassie is a self-proclaimed serial “techpreneur” dedicated to increasing tech industry diversity using community training. Forbes dubbed me “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”.
Who is Cassie Betts?
* I am a Diversity and Inclusion Activist (I made that up) * Forbes dubbed me “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”. (Forbes made that up)
* I Co-produce Urban Tech Connect- an annual tech conference headed by Plugin South LA.
* I volunteer my time training children & inner city youth in coding, e...2023-01-051h 57
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE21 - Behind the Game"Behind the Game" with special guest "Eric Elder". “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-12-1740 min
Diverse Routes: Career Journeys in Science & MedicineConservation Planner - Joel BettsJoel Betts, MS is a stream ecologist, naturalist, and conservationist dedicated to restoring and conserving forests and fish in the Great Lakes and abroad. Currently, Joel is a MAEAP (Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance) Coordinator for Kent Conservation District. Before working for the KCD, Joel was an Adjunct Professor in Michigan, Conservation Planner in Massachusetts, Conservation Associate and Research in Nicaragua, and a field technician in Alaska, Michigan, and Puerto Rico.
Episode Highlights:
Rewards and challenges of conducting research abroad
Benefits of attending a small college where a Bachelor's is the terminal degree
The course all conservation...2022-12-1351 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE20 - How Can We Get to the Yamz?How Can We Get to the Yamz? with special guest "Josh Sykes". “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-12-0339 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE19 - Full Stack Overload“Full Stack Overload” with special guest Kandee Lewis. “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-11-1939 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE18 - Secret Life of a SysAdmin“Secret Life of a SysAdmin” with special guest Monica Parker. “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-11-1224 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE17 - Life After Death Pt. 2“Life After Death, Pt. 2” with special guest Joshua Armah. “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-11-0537 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE16 - Life After Death“Life After Death” with special guest Cassie Betts. “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-10-2938 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE15 - Plug Talk“Plug Talk” with special guest Derek Smith. “Talk Tech To Me-Uncut” hosted by Cassie Betts with Executive Producer MARTY Team.2022-10-2240 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE14 - Super Heroes Wear CapesOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have Lisa Gillet, real estate extraordinaire, professional agent trainer, national public educator, award-winning author, and speaker. They say “All heroes don’t wear capes,” but this one does.2022-10-1541 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE13 - Tea, Tech & TequilaOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have the incomparable Zenobia Millet, a tech diva, award-winning media technologies maven, fintech funding specialist, and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. She is the founder of The Media Technologies Group, a conglomerate that drives growth and sustainability through technologies, and The Funding Boutique, which provides alternative business funding. She is the hostess & curator of the Tea Tech & Tequila Immersive Salon, a mixed reality networking event, and she hosts a jazz broadcast. She has smashed glass ceilings by becoming the first African-American chapter chair of the prestigious In...2022-10-0840 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE12 - Blacks In TechOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have Omari Bakari, an OG in the tech movement! He is a Howard University alumni, who started out in the print and publishing world, before creating one of the first online directories with 11 million businesses in its database. He was part of the team that won the White House Innovation Award in 2013 and went on to develop government publishing platforms and modernize regulatory processes. He is currently the president of the LA Chapter for Blacks in Tech, helping to, and I’m quoting you here, “Create an Algorithm for Su...2022-10-0140 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE11 - Fight the PowerFighting social injustice & racism through multimedia
On today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have Cassandra Cooper, a visionary, futurist, writer, producer, and the founder and chief operating officer of the multiplatform Ova Media Group, a media outlet developed exclusively for women of color. She is an authority in film/TV production, digital distribution, content management, and acquisition. Cassandra established five different companies over the course of 15 years, generating over $200 million in revenue and employing over 300 people.2022-09-2440 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE10 - Game of DronesOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have Sam Scully, a remarkable woman, entrepreneur, and FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot who brings a feminine touch to the IT and drone industries. She is the founder and principal of Scully Staffing, Inc., a certified veteran-owned, women-and minority-owned human resources firm with a global presence. Ms. Scully has been bridging the gap between businesses and highly talented individuals for over 20 years. She is also an influential leader, philanthropist, US Navy veteran, and mother.2022-09-1739 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE09 - Let's Talk CannaTechOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have Dee Williams, a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who has worked in the professional staffing market for over 20 years. As an unconventional staffingpreneur, best-selling author, speaker, business strategist, and success coach, Dee has carved her own path. She is the founder and CEO of Identifize Consulting and The Cannabis Job Board, just two of the companies that make up the Dee Williams brand.2022-09-1037 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE08 - Social ProofOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut,our special guest today is Miesha Robinson, an ambitious serial entrepreneur, visionary, and coach committed to building generational wealth through entrepreneurship. She founded the non-profit organization Level Up LA, the online clothes retailer Twenty21 & Co., the digital ticketing startup Ucrowd, and Miesha Robinson Consulting, a comprehensive marketing agency and coaching firm. Miesha is a founding member of Black Women In Tech Inc., holds a bachelor's degree in marketing, and currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at MARTY.2022-09-0344 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE07 - Tech Saved MeToday we are spending time with Andre Anthony, a territory Manager for Best Buy.
Andre Anthony is a Deep East Oakland-bred former at-risk teen turned techie with a big heart. With the odds stacked against him at such a young age, he took charge of his story because he was determined to avoid the fates of his peers. Andre has since crafted a rewarding profession as a Territory Relationship Manager at Best Buy, as well as found meaning in mentoring children who have faced similar challenges as he has.2022-08-2738 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE06 - The Family That Codes Together, Gets Dough TogetherDo what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life! Today we are going to dive into the elite Banks Family's mission and birth into the Tech world, adversities, accomplishments.
Philip Banks Sr also known as Big Cyber is the CEO and Co-founder of Banks Family Tech, we have Philip and his daughter Keila to talk about the importance of representation and community in the tech world. Redefining what Black parenting and Black families could look like through tech, entrepreneurship, and speaking at the largest conferences in the world.
The banks ho...2022-08-2042 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE05 - Tech4GoodIn this episode our multidimensional, hip-hop artist, activist, community builder, entrepreneur, father and husband has the keys to the city of watts so today he'll be telling us talks about his transition, into tech and financial literacy, growing up in watts and his inspiration behind THINK WATTS AND THINK POCKETS.
This week's tea involves the app that is responsible for the rise in car theft, the future of the utopian idea of paying with your palm is closer than we imagined and a country that would give you jail time for ghosting!2022-08-1340 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE04 - Balancing ActToday our hearts go out to the loved ones lost in the local car accident in Los Angeles where seven families were affected. Our team happens to be connect to a family member who lost someone in the accident (insert go fund me information)
Mo crypto, Mo Problems!! Nicole “the pole” is yet another example of what a multifaceted Woman is will be answering the million dollar question; Can a professional woman be sexy in the digital realm? With Cassie Betts and Nicole “the pole” Williams the entrepreneur, innovator in pole dancing and fitness. She’s also a spiritua...2022-08-0642 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE03 - WiFi MoneyHas the crypto wave passed? In this episode we'll be talking to the nation's first African American and woman-owned cryptocurrency exchange and education center, Najah Roberts. She is a sought-after crypto expert, motivational speaker, and host of "Ahead of the Crypto Curve" right here on KBLA Talk 1580. She is fiercely committed to using crypto education to transform the world.
Have you ever talked billions over tea? This week's tea was talking about the youngest crypto billionaire with a net worth of $24B, how the world's youngest crypto billionaire has lost his billionaire status, billionaire twins Cameron and...2022-07-3040 min
Destination Freedom Black Radio DaysThe Ballad of Satchel PaigeThis is donnie betts producer-director of Destination Freedom Black Radio Days. From time to time we like to share one of our shows from our archives. Here is a special one. This episode features Lionel Young, winner of the 2008 and 2011 International Blues Challenge, plus numerous classical and blues awards. The EP also features Blues great Otis Taylor and his daughter Cassie.Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB). His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction into the National Baseball Hall...2022-07-2734 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE02 - The Robots Are ComingIn this episode we talk about Diversity in Technology & Multimedia, Why? We need more Black Creators to Create more and Consume less, Distribute and Profit off our creations. With our special guest Jen Lashley, the Executive Director of South LA Robotics
Robots and tea might not mix but we still have lots of it, From Ye taking his innovation to the auto industry with his DONDA Industrial Design Department led by Steven Smith, former executive designer of Yeezy to Steph Curry teaming up with snapchat, to why Gen z is ver working from home and prefers to...2022-07-2341 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE01 - The BlackaverseOn today’s episode of Talk Tech To Me Uncut, we have Jeremiah “Flip” Benjamin, Metaverse Architect and Founder of 88 Ideas and Pod Labs. While many are trying to wrap their minds around the overall concept of the metaverse, in South Central Los Angeles, Jeremiah Benjamin is ahead of the curve.
Benjamin designs virtual reality spaces inside metaverses through his creative design company, 88 Ideas, named in honor of the South Central streets he grew up on at 88th and Normandie. He works with companies and brands to produce digital and physical products while creating virtual environments inside the me...2022-07-1639 min
Talk Tech To Me-UncutE0.1 - PilotSystems and processes for a successful business2022-05-2143 min
Daughters of ChangeA Promise to Change the WorldToday you’ll meet Daughter of Change, Cassie Betts, a multi-faceted Daughter of Change who made a promise to God at a pivotal moment in her life, that she would change the world.Who is Cassie Betts, in her own words?A Diversity and Inclusion Activist (she made that up)Dubbed “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”. (Forbes made that up)Co-producer of Urban Tech Connect- an annual tech conference headed by Plugin South L.A.A volunteer who trains children & inner-city youth in coding, entrepreneurialism & roboticsA founding member of Black Women in TechThe CEO an...2022-04-151h 19
Innovation For All - Diversity in Tech and BusinessFrom homeless to fashion-tech entrepreneur: Cassie BettsCassie Betts is the founder of District2.Co, a technology company that connects brands/designers with factories to streamline the manufacturing process, and Made In South LA (MISLA), a DevShop Academy. Hear how Cassie went from being homeless to being called “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land” by Forbes. You'll hear How she went from coding her first computer game at 9 to being homeless at 19, and how she turned that all around. How do you help protect the poor from being displaced through gentrification? Why more money should be spent on technology boot...2022-04-0652 min
The Wonder Women Tech ShowA Conversation with South L.A. Tech Royalty; Cassie Betts, Co-Founder of MARTYIn today's incredibly powerful episode, host and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, Lisa Mae Brunson, talks to South L.A. Tech Royalty, Cassie Betts about her journey as a Black woman in the tech industry. Cassie is a Co-Founder of tech company MARTY. Cassie's incredible drive for innovation has allowed her to become the tech giant she is today. We are honored to amplify Cassie's story, and to share with our audiences a personal side to an often daunting industry. In this episode Lisa Mae and Cassie are never afraid to go deep, breaching topics from Cassie's...2021-03-021h 11
WeAreLATech Los Angeles Startups Podcast, hosted by Espree DevoraEspree Devora, Use Your Resources: WeAreLATech Startup SpotlightDon't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight! “Espree Devora, Use Your Resources”WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devoraespree@wearelat...2020-12-1105 minInnovation For All - Diversity in Tech and BusinessFrom homeless to fashion-tech entrepreneur: Cassie BettsCassie Betts is the founder of District2.Co, a technology company that connects brands/designers with factories to streamline the manufacturing process, and Made In South LA (MISLA),
a DevShop Academy. Hear how Cassie went from being homeless to being called “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land” by Forbes.
You'll hear
How she went from coding her first computer game at 9 to being homeless at 19, and how she turned that all around.
How do you help protect the poor from being displaced through gentrification?
Why more money should be spent on technology boot...2019-04-0352 min
Rhian's HopeThe People of Change AwardsEarlier this month I had the opportunity to go to The People of Change Awards in Los Angeles, California and interview guests and honorees. The evening celebrated those who inpsire, motivate, and create change in society including awardees: Angela Davis, Dr. Michael Bate, Dr. Chris Hickey, and community organization, Best Start South LA. Interviews: Cassie Betts, District2.Co, MISLA Keitha Johnson, Videographer Dr. Perry Crouch, Watts Gang Task Force Blanca Gonzalez, Best Start Patrice, People of Change Lettie Martinez, Best Start Santiago Marquez, Two Time HIP Through...2017-12-2800 min