Episodes
Episode #17
My First Speaking Opportunity of 2025
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be delivering the keynote address at WomenHack Detroit on February 26, 2025. This marks…
January 8, 2025
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Episode #16
Building Bridges: An Evening with EMU’s Tech Students
The power of representation often reveals itself in unexpected ways. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of participating in…
November 28, 2024
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Episode #15
Grace Hopper Celebration 2024: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration
After only attending virtually, I finally experienced Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) in person this year in Philadelphia. And let me…
October 14, 2024
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Episode #14
My First TedXDetroit: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration
When a former coworker offered me a free ticket to TedXDetroit 2024, I jumped at the chance. After years of…
September 23, 2024
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Episode #13
Speaking at Black Tech Saturdays: Job Readiness in Tech
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be participating in Black Tech Saturdays on May 4, 2024. About Black Tech Saturdays…
April 11, 2024
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Episode #12
GitHub Universe 2023: Wrapping Up Conference Season
After the creative energy of Adobe MAX and the incredible experience of my first AfroTech in Austin, I’m excited to…
November 7, 2023
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Episode #11
Back to Austin: My AfroTech 2023 Experience
After a seven-year hiatus, I finally returned to Austin, Texas – this time for AfroTech 2023. The energy was electric,…
November 6, 2023
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Episode #10
Adobe MAX 2023: Where AI Meets Creativity
I recently virtually attended Adobe MAX 2023 (October 10-12), where the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative expression took center…
October 16, 2023
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Episode #9
Hacking With The Homies 2023: Family, Food, and Founders
I had the pleasure of attending Hacking with the Homies last week, and this time I brought a special guest…
March 27, 2023
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Episode #8
Returning to MSU: Speaking with Spartan Hackers
I’m honored to be speaking at Spartan Hackers on November 2, 2022, at Michigan State University. As an MSU alumna,…
October 15, 2022
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Episode #7
Beer City Code 2022: Bringing Leadership Insights to Grand Rapids
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be speaking at Beer City Code on August 6, 2022, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
June 23, 2022
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Episode #6
Speaking at CodeStock 2022: Leadership is Not Management
I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at CodeStock 2022, taking place April 7-8 in Knoxville, Tennessee. About CodeStock…
February 22, 2022
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Episode #5
My Solo Presentations and TechCon 2021 Recap
If you had told me a year earlier that I’d be presenting solo at our company’s internal tech conference—and helping…
October 25, 2021
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Episode #4
Accepted to CodeMash 2022
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at CodeMash 2022, taking place January 11-14 at the Kalahari Resort and…
October 18, 2021
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Episode #3
Speaking at TechCon 2021: Double Session Feature
I’m excited to share that I’ll be returning to TechCon this October – this time with not one, but two…
August 11, 2021
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Episode #2
My First Keynote: WomenHack Detroit 2021
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be delivering my first keynote address at WomenHack Detroit on August 5, 2021. While…
July 20, 2021
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Episode #1
Returning as Panel Speaker at Tech Elevator – March 2021
I’m honored to be returning as a panel speaker at Tech Elevator on March 29, 2021. This will be my…
March 15, 2021
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