Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo

About Diversity in Tech with Joanna Udo

On this weekly podcast, we’ll discover ways to increase representation in tech while sharing everyday stories of people of color in tech. We’ll hear from advocates, recruiters, career strategists and leaders. You’ll learn how to: Get in the field Grow in the field Create the lifestyle of your dreams Navigate corporate America It also discusses light hearted topics about life as a technology professional. Hosted by Joanna Udo

Publisher

Bridges in Tech

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2020

Latest episode

29 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2023

   The State of Our Mental Health

   Welcome to the first episode of our podcast after a hiatus, on this podcast we often dive into the world of technology through the unique lens of diversity. We are your hosts from Bridges in Tech, an inclusive community dedicated to empowering black and brown women to start and excel in technology careers. In this episode, we look back at an enlightening conversation about mental health at our weekly happy hour in 2021. This replay is a timeless treasure filled with practical advice, strategies, and insights on managing our mental health, specifically during challenging times like a pandemic. Despite the context, the wisdom Jummy shares transcends beyond the pandemic era and is applicable to all areas of life and various career paths. From dealing with stress and anxiety to finding balance and peace, Jummy provides invaluable tips that can help listeners navigate their mental health journey. Jummy is the owner of the Focus Conseling Clinic and has a wealth of experience in various aspects of mental health care, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and family counseling, among others. Her expertise and compassionate approach makes this episode a must listen for anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being. About Bridges in Tech Our mission is to increase representation of black and brown women in technology careers by offering resources, coaching, mentoring, and raising awareness of the myriad opportunities in the tech. Our community stands as a beacon for aspiring and current tech professionals, diversity allies, and employers or recruiters seeking to enrich their understanding and practices in the tech sector. Our podcast is an extension of this mission. Every week, we share inspiring stories of women of color in tech, learn from leaders, recruiters, and celebrate our diversity in tech allies. From enlightening interviews to insightful discussions, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and evolution of diverse representation in tech. So join us on this journey as we bridge the gap in technology, fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the tools and knowledge to succeed. Visit https://bridgesintech.com/ to learn more about our community, upcoming events, and how you can get involved. Together, we can shape a more inclusive future in tech.

2. 

   7 Oct 2020

   Living a Healthi-her lifestyle as a Technology Professional w/ Gwendolyn Woody

   Gwendolyn is the founder of The Wellness Loft, where she educates and empowers women of color to kick the glucose habit and sugar addiction by adopting a healthi -her lifestyle. On this episode she's sharing tips & tricks to help you as a technology worker live a healthier lifestyle. More about Gwendolyn: She also contracts with government and corporate agencies through a subset of her business called Wellness WERKS 8. With an innate compassion for helping others, she's living out her dreams as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This career path led her to step into my purpose and become a Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Coach and a Public Health Partner recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Secure Access Management Services (SAMS). I use my decade of nursing and nutrition experience to educate others about overcoming health obstacles and not succumbing to generational illnesses. You can connect with Gwendolyn using any of the following links: Website: bit.ly/createyourhealthy (http://bit.ly/createyourhealthy) FB : https://www.facebook.com/thenutritionistandnurse (https://www.facebook.com/thenutritionistandnurse) IG : https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionistandnurse (https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionistandnurse) Email: host@thenutritionistandnurse.health (mailto:host@thenutritionistandnurse.health) ============================================================================== Learn more about Bridges in Tech at www.bridgesintech.com (//www.bridgesintech.com). Interested on being a guest on the podcast let us know on the website. Follow us on your favorite social media platform: @bridgesintech

3. 

   16 Sept 2020

   Episode 18: Tech & Social Entrepreneurship w/ Yulkendy Valdez

   Podcast - Yulkendy On this episode I sit down to learn more about Yulkendy and her company Forefront. Yulkendy is a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur, storyteller, and TEDx speaker. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Forefront, she helps employers, schools, and nonprofits create low-barrier, culturally relevant virtual experiences for youth (ages 16-24) to facilitate their transition from education to career. Yulkendy brings a diverse set of both corporate and nonprofit experience to the table. She’s worked with Bank of America, EY, Puma, and Innosight Consulting as well as the International Institute of St. Louis and Betty Jean Kerr People’s Centers. Yulkendy has received numerous fellowships, including the Resolution Project, Young People For, Opportunity Nation Leaders Program, Future Founders Fellowship, Net Impact Racial Equity Fellowship, Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference, One Young World, StartingBloc, and PPIA Indiana University. She is a proud alumna of Babson College, #1 school for entrepreneurship. More recently, she was named one of the Latino 30 Under 30 honorees by El Mundo Boston and a top millennial in Boston by Get Konnected. With roots in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, Yulkendy has traveled to over 30+ countries for work and fun. You can learn more about forefront at https://www.getforefront.co ================================== Follow us on your favorite social media @bridgesintech email us at info@bridgesintech if you’d like to get on the show or know someone who should! Visit bridgesintech.com/virtualhappyhour to sign up to attend our weekly happy hour.

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