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Laney Luvs to TalkThe New Social ExperimentWith the new algorithms and policy changes happening on social media platforms, how are you coping with the new social market?The Creative Pep Talk Episode 357-3 : https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/357For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2022-03-1708 min
Laney Luvs to TalkDead Man Walking: Is it time to set industry standards for the tech interview?Alright Luvlies, this is a big topic. I'm talking about the dreaded tech interview and how you're a dead man walking even before you're through the door. Can the interview process be streamlined to take the emotion out of it? Or will it be like dodge ball team picks 'til the end?Grab a bev, find somewhere comfortable and let's get into it.xoxo Luv Laney LuvFor more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is F...2022-03-1021 min
Laney Luvs to TalkFriends With Benefits: should you work with friends?Welcome back to Season two of Laney Luvs to Talk and today we’re asking the question: Should you work with friends? I think I have a pretty interesting take on this one so grab your thermal mug cuz the tea is hot!... (I know *cringe*. Sorry, not sorry.)xoxo Luv Laney LuvFor more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2022-02-1710 min
Laney Luvs to Talk... And We're Back!!Welcome back to Laney Luvs to Talk Season 2 Episode one!!I took a much needed hiatus to gather my thoughts, makes some concrete plans for 2022 and prepare to leave the tech space.Yup, you read that right. After a season of rejection and an emotionally draining interview process I've decided... it's time.Time for what you ask? Well you'll have to listen to find out...xoxo Luv Laney LuvFor more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by...2022-02-1012 min
Laney Luvs to TalkComing out ... of social retirement!The final podcast for season one of Laney Luvs To Talk. I'm bidding adieu to my first season of podcasting and to coming out of social retirement for the holidays.Let's have one last kiki together and toast this holiday season!xoxo LuvLaneyLuvFor more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2021-11-2505 min
Laney Luvs to TalkBlack Folks, Are We Okay?In this episode of Laney Luvs To Talk I pose the simple question to my fellow black folks: Are we ok?Did 2020 mean nothing in our struggle? What changes have happen since the uprising of last year? Is Blaxit the answer? Consider this episode a conversation starter. Grab a drink and let's kvetch about it.For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2021-11-1810 min
Laney Luvs to TalkOops! I Did It Again... Grammar EditionHave you ever wondered why you haven't heard back from a potential client, only to re-read the message that you wrote, which read as though you were having a stroke while writing it?Every. Damn. Day.On this episode of Laney Luvs To Talk, let's qvetch and giggle about the way we can throw the baby out with the bath water when it comes to writing messages to one another.For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Lif...2021-11-1112 min
Laney Luvs to TalkCan't We All Just Get Along? But Make It An App...On this episode of Laney Luvs To Talk, I qvetch about the 5-day Youtube challenge that was a bust and the strange concept of how apps represent their respective generations but we haven't figured out how they can all get along... or have we?It's a short quirky episode where you get to see how my mind works. Is that a good thing? Iono... just come along for the adventure.For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comYoutube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life...2021-11-0412 min
Laney Luvs to TalkNot So Old MaidHave you ever felt like you were being pushed out of your job because of ageism? Have you ever judged a woman by her age? Are you scared to turn 40 next year? All of these questions fall under the umbrella of Ageism. For many of us millenials/xennials/xers we are guilty of. But there is a strange phenomenon happening in the tech space and with new businesses where you'd be hard pressed to find a woman over 40 among staff. Why is that? Is ageism towards the 40+ crowd the new brown paper bag test? In this episode of Laney...2021-10-2817 min
Laney Luvs to TalkCycles of ProductivityThe productivity discussion is such a male dominated space, that I was inspired by The Bliss Bean's video titled What most productivity advice doesn't tell you... to create this podcast. She touches on the what productivity means during your menstrual cycle. I decided to go a bit deeper and share my experience with productivity, my period, Adenomyosis and what it has meant for me as a freelancer. Warning: This is a very candid podcast. If you are squeamish when it comes the discussion of shark week, this is not the podcast for you. But I think it's i...2021-10-2115 min
Laney Luvs to TalkDeep Work, Deep Sh*tIn this episode of Laney Luvs to Talk, I look into Cal Newport's Deep Work on productivity and some of the challenges I had with it. I share a different take on what it's like as a deep work practitioner which might surprise you. Come along for the chat!For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comLaura Vanderkam's 168H: https://amzn.to/3lDoj85Youtube channel: LuvLaneyLuv on YoutubeMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2021-10-1418 min
Laney Luvs to TalkContent MacherIn this episode of Laney Luvs To Talk, I share how something in my brain just click last week. For those of you following my journey through this podcast, you are aware of the emotional ups and downs that come with the territory of being a digital entrepreneur. I knew that I would have to change something about the way I was connecting with my community and I decided to push myself in a different direction. Laney Luv is notoriously shy that most of friends don't know I have a podcast, let alone call me Laney. Well now they're...2021-10-0608 min
Laney Luvs to TalkDear HR Gatekeepers...Dear HR, you have a problem when it comes to the hiring of Black people that can easily be solved... simply get out of the way. This edition of Laney Luvs to Talk is a very personal one and addresses an issue very dear to me. I ask the important questions directed to HR employees of companies trying to keep up with critical culture changes in the work environment. I discuss my theories as to why BIPOC potential employees are not making it through the filtration process. It's a doosey but a welcomed conversation starter on the topic.2021-09-2917 min
Laney Luvs to TalkEntrepreneur Mode UnlockedTo counter last episode's Debby Downer mood, I decided to pick myself up by the bootstraps and shake this energy off. In today's episode of Laney Luvs To Talk, I look into the teachings of Michael E. Gerber's The E-Myth Revisited which entered my life at just the right moment. What did this book spark in me that unlocked the Entrepreneur Mode luvly listener? Join me to find out.For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2021-09-2314 min
Laney Luvs to TalkAm I a Hater?Am I a hater? It's a genuine concern of mine when I peruse social media apps to check-in on my friends and acquaintances, and feel awful afterwards. Sometimes I think I'm going to be the friend that is left behind because I'm not keeping up. In this episode of Laney Luvs to Talk, I waiver between wanting to drop out of business all together to striving towards wealthy spinsterhood. It's been one of those weeks where I read books on understanding systems (specifically Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows) and it got me thinking about my broken feedback loop...2021-09-1516 min
Laney Luvs to TalkWe Will Never Be FreeIn this episode of Laney Luvs to Talk, I ask the question 'When will we be free?'. As I set a networking challenge for myself in the previous podcast, I put my plan into action. Today's discussion was inspired by a networking event I attended that clarified Justin Tru's Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund, my resolve to expand my community involvement and ... Britney Spears conservatorship. I know, I know... heavy stuff but they tie into one another, especially when you talk about connection, community and human rights. For more content, head on over to https://luvl...2021-08-2516 min
Laney Luvs to TalkOur Kind of NetworkWhen it comes to networking, not going to lie -- I'm total trash at it. I didn't grow up in a church or cultural club environment, so I didn't see the point of connecting with others to get what I needed. In this episode 'Our Kind of Network', I talk about books that inspired thoughts on networking and the importance of safe spaces for communities of colour. How safety and connection have been in hands of the privileged for years, it hasn't been the case for many in the black community. I touch on policies, classism and other factors...2021-08-1820 min
Laney Luvs to TalkConfidence or Con?How do you build your confidence as a freelancer? Where do you keep it? How do you maintain it? Or do you have it at all? In this episode, I chat about how I gather my inner strength, and what are the methods and tools I use to maintain my self-esteem during challenging times. And no, it doesn't always involve brown liquor or winking at random strangers at the gym. Have a listen as I share the art of subtle confidence building.For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze...2021-08-1121 min
Laney Luvs to TalkNeg or Negotiate?Ever read a contract and thought '...Say what now?! This can't be real.' Well gworl, we need to talk cuz I have a tale for you. In this week's episode, I break down some basics with contract law, specifically employment contracts and what to ask for during negotiations. I chat about what a healthy contract looks like, some No-Nos to never say yes to and when to hire a professional to do the gritty work. Check out the American Bar Association's site for statistics on diversity in US Law. For more content, head on...2021-08-0428 min
Laney Luvs to TalkJob Lost & FoundHave you ever had to refresh your resume only to end up lying on the floor, in a state of ugly crying, while shaking your fists at the employment Gods out of frustration? In this episode, I chat about my time facepalming and rage eating my way through a CV update for an interview. Was it all worth it? Let's find out!For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2021-07-2815 min
Laney Luvs to TalkLuv Bomb InterviewWalk with me, as I share one of my worst interview experiences EVER! And how bombing an interview might be the best thing you ever do for your career. Let's chat about the red flags to look out for while interviewing for your next role. Clues on how to spot the workplace narcissist or the insecure colleague, who will be a potential problem in the future. Learn to read the room and trust your gut instincts.For more content, head on over to https://luvlaneyluv.comMusic by : ANtarcticbreeze - Life is Fine2021-07-2238 min
SK Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 1.13 Puppy Bowl DraftWhat could possibly make Super Bowl week even better? How about two idiots drafting dog breeds for a puppy bowl and then letting their wives pick a winner?
Listen in on the NEW DR PODCAST as Delaney and Rachel give their takes on Super Bowl weekend and decide which husband had the best puppy team
Follow us on twitter @SK_FFPodcast and vote in the listener poll on which team was your favorite!
Best puppies Cred: Nelson, Nova, Bellatrix, Penny, Zeus, Maci Moo Moo, Laney, Pluto, Dallas, Bella, Axel, Ace, Homie and every s...2021-02-0537 min
Method To The MadnessShaun TaiHost Ali Nazar interviews Shaun Tai, Executive Director for Oakland Digital, on the organization's innovative approach to bringing tech and design jobs to underserved populations in the East Bay.Transcript:Ali Nazar:You're listening to KALX Berkeley, 90.7 FM, University of California and listener-supported radio, and this is Method to the Madness, coming at you from the Public Affairs department here at KALX, celebrating the innovative spirit of the Bay Area. I'm your host, Ali Nazar, and today with me I have Shaun Tai on the phone. He's the Executive Director of Oakland Digital...2018-07-2032 min