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Episode S2E18: Show Notes. It is so easy to lose ourselves in grief, to feel like the heaviness will never lift. Known as a purveyor of hope, today’s guest started a podcast called Let’s Talk About Grief in 2018 when she discovered that many people viewed death and grief as negative and held little hope about life after grief. As a retired nurse and having studied Well Being Psychology at Yale and Positive Psychology at Penn State, Anne DeButte coaches individuals to move from hopeless to hopeful, helping them make a positive shift along the path of grieving without getting lost in it. In today’s episode, Anne shares the importance of recognizing and allowing yourself to feel your emotions rather than distracting yourself from them. We also discuss the losses everyone has experienced during COVID, how to support those in your workplace who have suffered a loss, and the value of reviewing HR policies around bereavement, so make sure to tune in today to learn more! Key Points From This Episode: • Anne starts by acknowledging the grief everyone has been through during COVID. • She speaks candidly about the grief she experienced when her father passed away. • The importance of naming your grief and giving yourself permission to feel your emotions rather than avoiding them. • Common responses to grief and why they are full of could’s, should’s, and would’s. • Why grief or a broken heart can’t necessarily “heal” in the same manner as the body does. • Extending compassion toward yourself and others who are going through grief. • Understanding that grief isn’t comparable and there is no loss too small or too great. • How to engage with and support someone in your workplace who has experienced a loss by simply being there for them. • Anne’s advice for “being there” for someone during the isolation of the pandemic: reach out. • Why being in nature can be so healing for someone who is grieving. • How leaders can play a big role by speaking about grief in the workplace. • The value of reviewing HR policies around bereavement, particularly during COVID. • Why it is so important to make space for grief, whether personally or in the workplace. • Find out how grief coaching can guide you from where you are to where you want to be. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Understanding Grief Anne DeButte Email Anne DeButte on LinkedIn Anne DeButte on Twitter Anne DeButte on Facebook Anne DeButte on Instagram Anne DeButte on Clubhouse Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof Your Career and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Today’s guest on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast is Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Join us as we discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve representation and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Lynn brings with her more than 20 years of organizational experience. She has successfully aligned businesses, nonprofits, and NSF-funded grants with their business goals and outcomes, and she is passionate about the need for diverse mindsets, skillsets, and perspectives to solve problems that never previously existed. Surrounded by committed women, male allies, and advocates, she strives to bridge the gap in the cybersecurity workforce shortage through WiCyS initiatives. In this episode, listeners will learn more about the initiatives WiCyS has created to help women step into leadership roles and create more opportunities, how they are cultivating a community of women to foster belonging and learn from shared experience, and how you can get involved. Tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lynn Dohm on LinkedIn Lynn Dohm on Twitter Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) WiCyS Email WiCyS 2021 Conference Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof Your Career and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

A bank which has love at the core of its philosophy: it’s almost impossible to imagine, but our guest on today’s show, Chelsea Kim, has been an integral part of turning this concept into reality. Chelsea’s background in health education, and her drive to help others, ended up leading her into the FinTech world where, in November 2020, she co-founded BELLA. BELLA is a bank with a wonderful twist; giving back. In this episode, Chelsea explains how BELLA works, the challenges they have experienced with launching the app, and how the mindset change brought about by the pandemic actually helped boost BELLA’s growth. Being a disruptor isn’t easy, but the companies that break the mold are the ones that have the potential to create the biggest positive impacts. BELLA is a disruptor in the strongest sense of the word, and we are so excited to follow their developments into the future as they inject love, joy, and kindness into the world! Key Points From This Episode: Here's how people can get involved with BELLA: www.bellaloves.mebellaloves.mecommunity.initiatives@bellaloves.meLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: BELLA Chelsea Kim on LinkedIn MOJO Maker Flameproof Your Career & Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Episode S2E17: Show Notes. If you are a Broncos fan, today’s guest needs no introduction. From catching Peyton Manning’s last pass in Super Bowl 50 to being an unsigned free agent, running his football camp for young teens, writing a book, and coaching executives, Bennie Fowler is constantly on the top of his game and, in today’s episode, he shares his playbook for success for all humans, especially those in the tech sector. He began his career as an undrafted free agent, signed by the Denver Broncos in 2014, spending four years with them, and forming a part of the Super Bowl 50 Championship team in 2016. Bennie played college football at Michigan State University where he was a member of the 2014 Rose Bowl Championship team, and he holds the Bennie Fowler Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, every year. He is an in-demand speaker as part of the NFL Speaker Bureau and the author of Silver Spoon: The Imperfect Guide to Success, as well as the host of the Quiet Time Podcast. Tune in today to hear Bennie’s insights and advice for honing your vision, looking beyond your goals, and playing to win! Key Points From This Episode: Silver SpoonLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bennie Fowler on LinkedIn Bennie Fowler on Twitter Bennie Fowler Silver Spoon Quiet Time Podcast Be the Hero The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: Your Anti-Burnout Guidebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Today’s guest believes that the tech industry is still a proverbial boy’s club. It is vital that we see more women, people of color, and nonbinary gender identities at the top. As a veteran with a background in national security and intelligence, Jenna Waters built the foundation of her career on a degree in information systems with a minor in cybersecurity, and served in threat intelligence for the US Navy, before eventually transitioning to the private sector. Today, she is a consultant at True Digital Security, where she serves her clients at the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance, as well as program development, threat intelligence, and cloud security. She is wary of the fact that a laundry list of qualifications often acts as an equalizer for women in an industry that isn’t evolving quickly enough. In this episode, she shares her advice for both minorities in the tech space and their allies to advocate for themselves, speak their minds, and address the issue that cybersecurity has with diversity and inclusion. Tune in today to learn more! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jenna Waters on LinkedIn True Digital Security True Digital Security on LinkedIn Good Guys Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof Your Career & Handle Adversity Like a Boss Flameproof: Your Anti-Burnout Guidebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Women and Minorities in STEM with Natoshia Anderson Episode S2E15: Show Notes. Growing up with a mechanic as a father, Natoshia Anderson was always interested in the inner workings of mechanics. When she learned that mechanical engineering was a profession, she began a journey into the world of STEM. Today, not only is she an award-winning Advocate, Educator, Strategist, Author, and Inspirational Speaker but she also holds a PhD. Natoshia is the host of the podcast STEMming in Stilettos with Dr. Toshia, and the co-host of All STEAMed Up with Mocha and Foam. On today’s show, she shares some of the many challenges she has faced, both as a woman and a person of color in a white-male-dominated industry. She explains the importance of creating opportunities for other children, and especially young girls of color, to take a path into STEM, and what can be done to achieve this. She also introduces her new book ABC Engineering Book and talks about the importance of introducing STEM to children from a young age. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Create Your Leading Edge MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn Dr. Toshia STEMming in Stilettos with Dr. Toshia Dr. Natoshia (Dr. Toshia) Anderson on LinkedIn Dr. Toshia on Twitter ABC Engineering Book All STEAMed Up with Mocha and Foam on YouTube All STEAMed Up with Mocha and Foam on Facebook Black-ish

Episode S2E14: Show Notes. If you were looking for a candidate to head security for a major corporation, today’s guest should be on the top of your list. Technologist, attorney, former federal cybercrime investigator with the FBI, privacy leader, and the founder of a non-profit that assists Minorities in Cybersecurity, Mary Chaney Esq. is a professional who has always set the bar very high for herself! Her story of driving herself to the top of her field while overcoming challenges and bias is a uniquely inspiring one and, in this episode, she shares the details of her professional path, where it led her, and how she blazed a trail for others looking to follow in her footsteps. She also shares her insights into being a minority in corporate America and her advice for picking your battles, hunting for yourself, and viewing adversity as your greatest teacher. Tune in today to learn more from this formidable woman of color in tech! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Mary Chaney Esq. on LinkedIn Mary Chaney Esq. on Twitter Mary Chaney Esq. on Facebook Mary Chaney Esq. Minorities in Cybersecurity All STEAMed up with Mocha and Foam on Facebook All STEAMed up with Mocha and Foam on YouTube Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Burnout is common in the tech world because of the constant push for innovation and the fast-paced nature of the industry. Former HR Professional Lisa Duerre spent over 25 years leading top Silicon Valley companies and experienced burnout herself. She now works as a burnout prevention and high-performance advisor for tech leaders. In this episode, Lisa talks about her tech journey and how imposter syndrome and a lack of boundaries contributed to her running herself into the ground. She talks about the symptoms of her burnout and what she did to work through it. Lisa highlights that so many people experience this issue, and you should not blame yourself or feel as though you have failed if it is something you are going through. We hear how Lisa came back a better, more thoughtful leader and the incredible impact this had on her team as a whole. Near the end of the show, we share an exciting project that Lisa and Karen are working on in Clubhouse, to help you reset and recharge for the week ahead. Preventing burnout takes intention, setting clear boundaries, and actively recharging your batteries in whatever way makes sense for you. As someone who knows the tech world inside out, Lisa has a wealth of knowledge we could all learn a great deal from! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lisa Duerre Lise Duerre on Twitter Ctrl+Alt+Delete with Lisa Duerre Tony Robbins The Desire Map Dr. Manuel Astruc Karen Worstell MOJO Maker MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

More than ever, cybersecurity professionals need to communicate effectively, whether you’re talking to your team, at a conference, or to the board of directors. Here is a secret: when you learn to tell a story, that is when your presentations will generate real results. Today’s guest tells you why and shares some tips and tools to help you make your next presentation capture the board’s attention and get the results you need. Pat Quinn is a speech coach, professional consultant, and speaker. As a former professional magician, he learned the art of commanding a stage early in his career, and, with an advanced degree in brain research, Pat understands how adults learn new information. As a consultant and speaker, he has keynoted some of the biggest conferences and spoken to audiences from around the world. In this episode, he highlights the key elements of effective presentations, explains why stories are more powerful than facts, and shares some incredible tools that you can use to make it easier for you, plus a special discount code, so make sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Pat Quinn on LinkedIn StoryLinq Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Clutter is stressful, but organizing doesn't have to be. Today’s guest is Star Hansen, a Certified Professional Organizer that helps her clients create systems and strategies to eliminate chaos, enabling them to focus on what is important and guiding them towards a state of organization and joy. In this episode, you’ll hear from Star as she explains how she looks at the truth beyond the surface, allowing your clutter to show you who you are. She shares what your clutter can say about you, how it can block you from achieving something, and how you could use it more creatively to assist you on your journey if it were better placed. Find out about the method Star uses, the books she recommends, and her advice for stepping more fully into the present in order to let go of the past. You can create a sense of control and empowerment within a chaotic environment, and Star Hansen will show you how! Make sure not to miss this episode. Key Points From This Episode The moment Star realized that her calling was helping people transform chaos into purpose. What clutter can say about you; why organizing actually has nothing to do with organizing.How clutter can also be a barrier: if you can’t find it, it can’t serve you.How your physical clutter is an outward representation of your internal mindset.Learn how to recognize what you’re blocking: are you hiding behind your clutter?Looking at where it is; clutter on a walkway could indicate an attempt to limit someone coming into your space, for example.Find out how your clutter could help you in a creative way if it were better placed.Star explains why she believes that your clutter actually holds the keys to your freedom.The method she uses with a client to help them move from chaos to order: curiosity.Why Star advises that you look for the yes in the mess.The importance of taking your time when it comes to family heirlooms versus junk mail.Star recommends Inbox Zero by Merlin Mann and The Hamster Revolution by Mike Song.From deconstructing your past to make space for your future; it’s easier to stress over something small than the big underlying issue.Creating a sense of control and empowerment within a chaotic environment.How every room in your home can be brainwashing you and how you can change that.Allowing yourself to step more fully into the present so it’s safe to let go of the past.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Star Hanson on Twitter Star Hansen on LinkedIn Star Hanson on Instagram Star Hanson on YouTube Star Hansen ’10 Things in 20 Minutes’ Inbox Zero The Hamster Revolution Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram

Do you ever feel that your skills and talents as an introvert are overlooked by your boss or colleagues? Maybe you’ve spent time trying to be more outgoing in order to fit in, only to find it exhausting and unsustainable. Well, you’re not alone! What today’s guest calls the extraversion bias is a common phenomenon, and it’s costing businesses money. In this episode, Joanna Rawbone shares her advice for introverts who need to show up in order to contribute, be seen, or get promoted. Joanna is an expert on introversion and what it means to flourish as an introvert and, tuning in, you’ll hear some of the differences and distinctions between introverts and extroverts, how the corporate environment doesn’t cater to introverts, and how extroverts can learn to recognize the important contributions that introverts make. Joanna also shares some tips for becoming a flourishing introvert by continually working at the edge of your comfort zone, playing to your strengths, and speaking up, as well as her advice for organizations to become more introvert-friendly. Tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Joanna Rawbone on Twitter Joanna Rawbone on LinkedIn Joanna Rawbone on Instagram Joanna Rawbone on Facebook ‘Tackling Extraversion Bias to Unlock the Potential of Introverts’ Flourishing Introverts Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Sandy Gledhill is a Corporate Problem Solver who has dedicated her career to helping high-performing leaders unlock the secrets to even greater levels of success. Her years spent coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers uncovered a secret that is harbored by many high achievers; the hidden fears that often restrict them to living smaller lives than those for which they were destined. Sandy was well-acquainted with this particular secret, as she too had perfected the art of looking like a risk-taking success story while being plagued by a host of debilitating fears that were tearing her apart inside. In this episode, Sandy shares some of the misconceptions about fear and how you can start to live fearlessly. She also explains the mental shift required, how clearly defining your fears can help diminish them, and the importance of having an abundance mentality, as well as trusting your instinct and embracing failure. Tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: The Fearless RevolutionLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sandy Gledhill on LinkedIn Sandy Gledhill on Instagram Sandy Gledhill on Facebook The Fearless Revolution The Fearless Revolution Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

If you are a woman in tech and you’re getting unwanted attention from a colleague, what do you do? Do you set boundaries and stand up for yourself? Or do you file a complaint first? Since #metoo, we are all still navigating the confusing issue of inappropriate attention in the workplace but today’s guest, Lana Wolfe, became uniquely qualified to explore this topic after the man she tried to help nearly took her life. Following her near-fatal experience, as told in her book, Like a Moth to a Flame: A Fatal Attraction, she overcame the trauma and began actively pursuing her passion: to help women overcome fear, find inner peace, and live the life of their dreams. Tuning in, you will hear from Lana as she speaks candidly about the trauma she experienced and the steps she took to overcome her fear. She also shares her motto, weighs in on unwanted attention in the workplace, and offers her advice for living without fear, so make sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: “The #metoo movement has put [sexual harassment] out in the forefront, where it’s okay to confront and to go ahead and set your boundaries.” — Lana Wolfe [0:18:05] “My advice is: set your boundaries and make it known that you are valued too.” — Lana Wolfe [0:35:20] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lana Wolfe on LinkedIn Lana Wolfe on Instagram Lana Wolfe on Facebook Lana Wolfe Like a Moth to a Flame Intentional Destiny Facebook Group Amber Kuileimailani Bonnici Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

After a hiring freeze straight out of college, Lynn Power couldn’t pursue her dream of joining the FBI. Instead, she got a job answering the phone at an advertising agency. This was only the beginning though, as Lynn accumulated the skills and experience needed to become the CEO of New York's largest and oldest advertising agency. In this episode, Lynn shares her journey with us, detailing her early years, time as a CEO, and what life has been like as her own boss. Lynn’s career, although successful, was influenced by prejudice and male-dominated industries. During her time in advertising, she found ways to burst through the glass ceiling, receive the compensation she deserved, and empower women: all points which she expands on in the show. We find out from Lynn how women can empower themselves in the workplace too, by finding their voices and setting boundaries. All too often, Lynn says, women are too quiet and often say “yes” to tasks they’re not suited to or are too qualified for. Toward the end of the conversation, Lynn touches on culture in business and why it is important to find a company that reflects your own values. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lynn Power on LinkedIn Lynn Power on Twitter MASAMI J Walter Thompson L’Oreal Nestle American Express Campari Grey Advertising Ogilvy Mccann Arnold Geena Davis Institute Berne Brown The Power of Vulnerability on Amazon Glassdoor MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Here on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast, you hear about all kinds of approaches for making a better workplace from the inside out. Today’s guest goes even further. Kristen Knowles believes that a better workplace grows through executives, who do the inner work of connecting deeply to their purpose, and she has the results to prove it. You might say that Kristen’s heart-centered work makes her the tech industry’s “innovation whisperer.” In this episode, she shares a bit more about her background and the work that she does as an international speaker, expert in leadership development, and the President and CEO of Brave Leaders Group. She explains why this important work should start from the top-down and how she helps her clients do the internal work through her one-on-one coaching programs. You’ll also learn about the progress Kristen has observed in creating safe, inclusive, and equitable workplaces and how she believes we can achieve true diversity. Her advice to professional women working in tech is on point, and you’ll find her optimism encouraging, so make sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: “The most important work is typically the internal work first and we don’t like that and it’s hard. It’s not quick, get rich, easy, fix my problem, but it’s where the true growth and transformation happens.” — Kristen Knowles [0:45:47] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kristen Knowles on LinkedIn Kristen Knowles on Instagram Kristen Knowles on Facebook Kristen Knowles Brené Brown Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

It’s a beautiful thing when you overcome something; when you push through and climb that mountain that’s staring you straight in the face. Yet, the other side of your tough experience is beautiful, it is truly magnificent. On the show with us today, is a friend of many years, Tab Pierce. He is the CEO of Calibre Security Partners, a book author of Upsurge: Wreckage to Triumph, Rebuilding Your Personal and Business Life, and the Founder and CEO of Refiners. We will be talking about the Refiners Conference coming up, but what Tab really brings to the table today is his story of going from being a successful small business owner to having the mountain of adversity to climb in order to save his business. Be sure to tune in today for a heaped teaspoon of encouragement and wisdom from Tab! Key Points From This Episode: Outlast Everything. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tab Pierce Tab Pierce on LinkedIn Tab Pierce on Instagram Tab Pierce on Twitter Refiners Conference Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Making the internet a more secure place is a passion that runs deep for today’s guest. Tanya Janca, also known as She Hacks Purple, is the author of Alice and Bob Learn Application Security and the Founder and CEO of We Hack Purple, an online learning academy, community, and podcast that revolves around teaching everyone to create secure software. Tanya has been in the IT software development and security community for over 20 years and has won numerous awards. Tanya is a huge advocate for diversity, inclusion, and kindness. As you will see during today’s episode, that really does shine through in everything that she does and says, with magnificent results. We talk about what inspired her to establish her company, and how her company values impacted the accessibility of her community and platform. She shares personal experiences about being a woman leader in tech and how she stood her ground and stood up for herself against companies trying to bully her. We can’t wait for you to hear today’s show about all this and more, so tune in and enjoy! Key Points From This Episode: Alice and Bob Learn Application Security Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tanya Janca on LinkedIn Tanya Janca on Twitter We Hack Purple We Hack Purple Podcast Alice and Bob Learn Application Security Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

The theory of abundance suggests that, if you align your thoughts and feelings with positivity and opportunity, you can begin attracting personal and material abundance in your own life. If you find yourself in a place where the role doesn’t feel right, the boss isn’t a good fit, or whatever it may look like, know that there is always another opportunity. You just need to get out and look for it. Our guest today is Aleta Jeffress. Aleta is the Vice President of Consulting Services for CGI. She has over 20 years as a successful CIO, executive business leader, and technologist, building relationships between business and technology to enable digital transformation and market growth. Aleta is truly such a special individual for us to listen to as she talks about building relationships, connecting with one another, and forging her path to her role as a senior leader. She shares her opinion on seizing abundance and the importance of continuing your search for options that are out there; finding the right fit. You’ll also learn why investing in yourself, on your own terms, for your own benefit, is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your career, how hiring a relational sales coach impacted her greatly, and so much more. So, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Aleta Jeffress on Twitter Aleta Jeffress on LinkedIn CGI Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

Episode 25: Show Notes. It is no exaggeration to say that a great teacher can change a student’s life, but have you ever heard the phrase, “A great teacher learns from their students?” Karen had this experience over the past few months with her intern from the University of Colorado, who brought her energetic perspective as a Gen Z’er. Kaylie Pykkonen spent the last semester with the MOJO Maker for Women in Tech team and, in this episode, she shares some of the lessons she learned from her time with the MOJO Maker team, including the ability to forge her own path and the value of perseverance, promoting diversity, and empathy. She also explains what she learned from a mural that said, “After the Plague came the Renaissance,” and the potential lessons she believes people from all generations can learn from the pandemic. Hear her unique perspective and find out about her passion for photojournalism, as well as a bit more about her experience of the internship at MOJO Maker. All this and more in today’s episode, so make sure not to miss it! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kaylie Pykkonen on LinkedIn Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés The Dangerous Old Woman Karen Worstell MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn

To change things up a bit, this week we won’t be interviewing a guest on the show. Today, we are sharing some very special things with you, as well as some reflections as we move into the new season. After the year we have had, it is crazy to think that we are already approaching the end of the year - a traditional season of gifting. This year everything has been so incredibly different and it is hard to know, or to anticipate, what is coming. Even though the calendar says one thing, the way it feels, is very different. Today’s episode is a combination of personal perspectives and some practical suggestions. It is inspired by a story about my mom and her struggles with the winter seasons, where it was dim, the light was dim, it was often bone-chillingly cold, damp, and wet and you could go days, or months without seeing the sun. All things that account for the winter blues. Over the years, I developed a few tactics that help me get through them. Today we will be going over some of those strategies in the hopes that they might be helpful for the season that is ahead of us! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Karen Worstell Karen Worstell on Twitter MOJO Maker Flameproof: How to Flameproof Your Career and Your Life and Handle Adversity Like a Boss MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Facebook MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on Instagram MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech on LinkedIn Mountain Rose Herbs Big Dipper Beeswax