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1 The Southwest’s Wildest Outdoor Art: From Lightning Fields to Sun Tunnels 30:55
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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…
Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.
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Nemo Ashong, Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies, and So you can experience enjoyment through employment에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Nemo Ashong, Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies, and So you can experience enjoyment through employment 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
Empjoyment podcast connects and empowers YOU and career changers from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds interested in getting a job at a technology company by sharing insights, lessons learned, and step-by-step tutorials from others who have been in your shoes. Come join us Empjoyees as we go beyond the technical aspects of the profession and explore different career paths in tech, the best ways to build your skills, and ultimately how you can demonstrate the experience needed, so that you can find enjoyment through employment. Let's spread joy today!
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Nemo Ashong, Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies, and So you can experience enjoyment through employment에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Nemo Ashong, Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies, and So you can experience enjoyment through employment 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.
Empjoyment podcast connects and empowers YOU and career changers from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds interested in getting a job at a technology company by sharing insights, lessons learned, and step-by-step tutorials from others who have been in your shoes. Come join us Empjoyees as we go beyond the technical aspects of the profession and explore different career paths in tech, the best ways to build your skills, and ultimately how you can demonstrate the experience needed, so that you can find enjoyment through employment. Let's spread joy today!
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

Just wanted to share some thoughts with you and connect with you directly! Send an email to nemo@empjoyment.com Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 35: Every Problem is Solvable (DeVon Lineman - Lead Data Scientist, Forkcast) 50:36
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Devon Lineman is no stranger to bad news. Despite completing all of the coursework to obtain a bachelor’s AND master’s degree in mathematics, financial difficulties prevented him from earning either. He approached the problem like any game or sport: with persistence, creativity, and attention to detail. Today, he is the Lead Data Scientist at Forkcast where he builds machine learning algorithms using the technical skills he taught himself. Listen to today's episode as Devon shares his love for problem solving, how it’s gotten him to where he is today, and how he continues to diligently overcome all the obstacles that stand in his path. Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/devonlineman Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 34: How to Win the "Numbers Game" and Reinvent Yourself (Andrew Ash - Software Engineer, Amazon) 44:24
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Resetting your career to pursue a life of your design provides its challenges. Those challenges are unique to each individual, but there are certainly frameworks we can utilize to help guide our progress to overcome them. Andrew Ash shares his most powerful framework, which we'll call "Playing the Numbers Game" for us on today's episode. You'll get the opportunity to see how playing this game has led him from a career as an actor in New York City to creating a new life of Empjoyment as soon-to-be-married Software engineer at Amazon in Seattle. Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/andrewash Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 33: There's Never The Right Time to Make a Change (Larry Port - CEO & Founder, Rocket Matter) 44:05
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Listen to this episode to hear Larry share: Approaches to convert angry and difficult customers to raving fans Considerations for several items of interest when starting a company including funding (self and venture capital), ownership structures, and scaling your business over time Suggestions on how to make the most of your time working for others while you're preparing to start your own company Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/larryport Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 32: Rejection is not a reflection of you as a person (Amanda Oliver - Content & Brand Strategist, OrionCKB) 1:07:50
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Subscribe to listen to this episode as we discuss how to: Determine your transferable skills from a prior role, industry, company to your new opportunity Utilize several tools to get clarity on how to figure how that you want from your work experiences Trust your intuition without guidance and a detailed call to action from your manager Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/amandaoliver Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 31: Focus on Solving Problems that Interest You to Find Joy in your Tech Career (Elan Greenberg - Senior Manager, DoorDash) 56:55
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Listen to this episode to hear Elan share: His lessons learned from his transitions from the Marines to Investment Banking to Senior Manager at DoorDash, a fast-growing technology company focused in on-demand delivery The methodical approach he used to structure his job search and systematically identify the companies and people he wanted to solve interesting problems with What empjoyment means to him and how identifying that has kept him engaged in his work Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/elangreenberg Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 30: If you're Not Happy, Change it! (Jess Bertling - User Experience Developer, NewBoCo) 1:10:30
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Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Pilot your own side project that both builds experience in areas you want to grow in and benefits your organization Navigate the structure of the development platform GitHub used by developers worldwide Identify resources available to help you make your next career transition, regardless of your location and professional background Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/jessbertling Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 28: How to Align your Work with what's Truly Important to You at Your Core (Dorianne St. Fleur - HR Business Partner and Career Coach) 53:51
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Listen to this episode now to learn how Dorianne: Navigates the transition from being a top performer in her role in the finance industry she knew well to finding her way to similar levels of success in tech Shares how “fast-paced” work environments have differed throughout her experience in tech industry and finance Empowers women to take charge of their career and obtain the career fulfillment they are working towards Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/doriannestfleur Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 27: Keep Taking Swings to Achieve Fulfillment in Life and Work (Michael Mayer - Growth and Development, Betterment) 1:26:50
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Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Navigate moving to a new role within your company (aka internal mobility) in a way that continues to grow your career and move you to your ultimate goals of empjoyment Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to your work and side projects Become knowledgeable in a new field in a relatively short period of time Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/mikemayer Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 26: Practice Mindfulness to Adapt Quickly in Rapidly Changing Tech Environments (Nitya Shekar - Learning and Development Manager, AppNexus) 1:02:20
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Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Incorporate mindfulness into your daily activities (without having to add a brand new meditation practice) Design impactful experiences based on best practices Nitya has discovered first-hand Adapt to constantly changing work environments so you can navigate shifts in priorities, team structures, and budget and focus on the work that you need to get done do in the midst of it all Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/nityashekar Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 25: Moving Past No’s to Reach your Objective (Claudio Vallejo – Product Designer, Managed by Q) 54:40
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Listen now to learn how to: Leverage a series of roadblocks to grow as a designer and build the skills that can lead you to your next role Approach your next product design project from inception to completion through a step-by-step process Describe the difference between product design and user experience design Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/claudiovallejo Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 24: Volunteer with Non-profits to Build your Portfolio and Impact (Beth Awalt - Communications and Social Media Coordinator) 1:13:08
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By the time Beth Awalt was ready to find empjoyment through tech doing communications and social media, she had already organized a national campaign on a social media channel with tens of thousands of followers... through her volunteer efforts in her spare time. Beth takes the time to walk us through how you can also gain meaningful experience contributing to causes that you're passionate about today. Listen to this episode to hear Beth share: How she created a role based on her unique experiences to help non-profits with their online communications and social media How she took on an unpopular but much needed project to add meaningful and demonstrable impact to her organization and the people it serves Approach non-profit organizations with customized volunteer opportunities that align with your passions, commitment level, and experience that you can add to your career portfolio Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/bethawalt Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 23: Stand Taller with Technology and Purpose to Create Value you Believe in (Matt Plaks - Product Outreach, Temboo) 41:06
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Join us as Matt Plaks shares how you and others like you can start getting involved now with opportunities in the growing space of the "internet of things". From a personal and professional development standpoint, you'll also gain strong insight into carrying out each day with purpose even when the opportunities may not seem to exist in your current role. Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Be purposeful in all aspects of your job to bring more empjoyment sooner in your career Avoid making hiring decisions you'll later regret Understand and leverage opportunities related to the "internet of things" so fuel your creative endeavors Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/mattplaks Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Join us at http://employees.com…
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1 22: Build Trust with your Clients by Being Candid about your Experience (Anna Jordan - Implementation Consultant, Tyler Technologies) 50:02
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Anna Jordan (Higher Education Admissions to Implementation Consultant) shows us the opportunity that comes from being a career changer who is underestimated...and then over delivers on today's episode. Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/annajordan Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Join us at http://employees.com…
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There are some important changes coming to the Empjoyment podcast and all of them work out in your favor! Listen now to hear Nemo explain what you can expect going forward!
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1 21: Implement Organized Plans to Get your Next Role in Tech (Eugene Nam - Product Manager, Venuebook) 59:11
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Do you have to get lucky to get a role role in tech? What if you could create a plan to get from your current job to your next career opportunity in tech and implement it at a pace that you've set for yourself, over a time-frame that feels comfortable for you? How would it feel to give your current employer a month's notice before moving to your next role. Eugene Nam, today's featured Empjoyee, shows us a way to navigate our career transition and job changes with a sense of security and organization. In doing so, Eugene highlights ways to minimize a feeling of risk involved with changing paths from a professional, personal, and financial perspective. Enjoy! Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Take incremental steps towards your career change goals through planning, organization, and constant execution Balance your current full-time role while still spending extra time learning and taking action for your next role Access your skill sets to help you get your next role through a step-by-step process that's both easy and quick to do From Insight to Action Your Joyney: Share with us one skill that you are looking to build based on your skill set analysis and the plan that you will use to bridge that gap within the Empjoyment Community ( use #joyney21! You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Join us at http://employees.com…
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1 20: How You Tell Your Story is Just as Important as Your Experience (Sumant Yerramilly – Head of Advertising, Edmodo) 57:52
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Reinventing yourself and your career is not an easy feat. In our pursuit of enjoyment through employment, it can often feel like a daunting and unsurmountable roadblock to overcome. How do you pivot your brand from being an expert in one thing (and quite frankly being exceptional at it) that doesn’t fulfill you to a new brand that positions your unique experiences as your value proposition in a business role in tech. Luckily, Sumant Yerramilly, our featured Empjoyee, lays out a step by step roadmap based on his experience. He takes it a step further by also sharing the top 2 pillars for successful career transitions into tech and what he looks for when hiring people for his team. Enjoy! Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Articulate your experience when you have variety of skill sets that don’t seem to lead to a specific role (at least not on paper…) Leverage two key principles to differentiate yourself from other candidates applying for a role Approach product management with a “sell before you build” mentality to enhance company success and client satisfaction Episode takeaways available at https://empjoyment.com/sumantyerramilly From Insight to Action Your Joyney: Come share with us 1 thing that you are currently overthinking in your career journey and the 1 action you will take today to help you break the cycle of over analysis within the Empjoyment Community using the hashtag #joyney20 so we can jump in no matter when you see this! You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.…
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1 19: Apply Your Existing Industry Knowledge to Start Your Career in Tech (Liz Sanders – Information Systems Project Manager, New York-Presbyterian Hospital) 57:39
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Have you thought about how valuable your industry experience can be within the tech world? We’re not just talking for startups and new tech companies, but throughout any type of organization. Often times, a background within a specific industry can prove a great differentiator for you as a candidate, and an immense value-add for employers. The best part is that this can be leveraged with or without technical skills or interest! Liz Sanders, today’s featured Empjoyee, shares with us how her background as a pharmacist and in healthcare positioned her to play a much needed role driving digital tech projects as an Information Systems project manager for a large healthcare system. Enjoy! Full episode notes found here: https://empjoyment.com/lizsanders Listen now to learn how Liz: Leverages her past experience in healthcare as a retail pharmacist to bridge gaps between multiple functions within a large hospital system Applies an agile project management mindset to bring time-saving applications to doctors and nurses in a fraction of the time of more traditional methods Describes real-life challenges and opportunities specific to the healthcare industry and how her background outside of tech uniquely positioned her to help solve them From Insight to Action Your Joyney: Come share with us one opportunity that you took advantage of before you were “ready” and the experience that led to your success within the Empjoyment Community (use hashtag #joyney19). You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Join us at Empjoyees.com or text "empjoyment" to 33-444 on your phone to get access! See you in the community!…
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1 18: Build a Portfolio of Projects and Experiences to transition into Data Science (Jonathan Ortiz, Data Scientist and Knowledge Engineer, Data.World) 1:15:26
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Data Science is a rapidly growing field within technology. But how do you make the transition into getting your first role? How do you navigate the terms, jargon, technical references and more when you’ve never worked in the role before. Jonathan Ortiz, our featured Empjoyee sheds a light on all of this for us today. Jonathan made the move from media to data science and spends this episode not only sharing his journey, but diving deeply into several elements of the world of Data Science. You’ll get his take on the programs and tools you should get familiar with, the places you should put your attention to when entering the field, and how to deal with the mental roadblocks so you can reach your next goal (and the ones beyond it). Plus, we get an inside look into the Semantic Web, an area that that has quickly become a specialty of this newly made data scientist. Get ready to make some moves today! Enjoy! Listen now to learn how Jonathan: Leverages past experiences and skill sets developed in media and marketing to create value on the job as an data scientist within months Creates a unique internship through a fellowship that provided money to the company to cover internship costs Navigates switching location, job, and relationship status all at once to now live a life that was proactively created Your Joyney: Take some time to find and research a grant/fellowship/internship that could provide you or others with similar opportunities within the Empjoyment Community . (use hashtag #joyney18) Getting to Know Today’s Featured Empjoyee: Jonathan Ortiz! Jonathan Ortiz is a data scientist and knowledge engineer at data.world , an Austin startup that’s building the most meaningful, collaborative, and abundant data resource in the world to help people solve problems faster by creating new ways to discover, prep, and collaborate on data projects. He is a former student at the University of Texas – Austin Data Analytics and Big Data Program. Prior to his work in data science, Jonathan accumulated extensive experience in media, marketing, and consulting. Most recently, Jonathan served as Director at Scratch, a division of Viacom that drives innovation by channeling the power of brands like MTV, BET, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. Jonathan received a Bachelor of Science in Economics with concentrations in Marketing and Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Join us at Empjoyees.com or text "empjoyment" to 33-444 on your phone to get access! See you in the community!…
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1 17: Trust your intuition in times of change and uncertainty (Gabs Ricci, Marketplace Analyst - VenueBook) 53:00
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Going against the status quo alone and following jumping into a completely different phase of your career can be daunting. There are several forces, both internal and external, that introduce doubt and anchor you into continuing down the path most others take. How do you build the courage, fortitude, and determination to break through the inertia keeping you where you are, so you can live the life and work the job that you've been wanted? Gabrielle Gabs Ricci shares their approach to answering this through a journey from working temp jobs to landing their first role in tech as an unpaid intern and transforming that into a full-time role. Gabs' has been able to take their creative background and interests, and turn it into a passion for marketing as a Marketplace Analyst in tech. Enjoy! Get the major takeaways and full episode notes over at: https://empjoyment.com/gabsricci Listen now to learn how Gabs: Finds support for their career aspirations without being surrounded by others to get them Uses their gut and intuition to guide them through times of change and uncertainty Creates their own job opportunities through action, persistence and grit by doing the work first and looking for ways to simply continue doing it (for money and benefits :D ) From Insight to Action Your Joyney: Let's share some examples of where you decided to trust your gut in a work setting and the benefits that came along with that decision within the Empjoyment Community (use hashtag #joyney17). You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching : I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Apply now at empjoyment.com/coaching to get your challenges handled with a roadmap to help achieve your career goals faster going forward Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Join us at Empjoyees.com or text "empjoyment" to 33-444 on your phone to get access! See you in the community!…
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1 16: Clarify your Intentions and Take on Experiences to Live Life by Design (Brian Ssennoga, Alumni Program Manager, Global Health Corps 50:32
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Not every Empjoyee lives in a place where there is a vibrant tech community. However, today’s conversation with Brian Ssennoga proves that doesn’t mean there couldn’t be one in the future. It just might be up to you to make it come to life, and support that growth along the way. Today’s episode walks us through Brian’s journey to supporting Information and Commjunication Technologies (ICT) communities in Uganda and how he has been able to design a unique lifestyle and seek the right experiences to support that to have a successful career that spans multiple continents. In addition to technical excellence, Brian shares his passion and insight for leadership and management with us today to help Empjoyees better manage others in the tech industry. Enjoy! Listen now to learn how Brian: Builds networks that support and contribute to his success in making both career transitions and tremendous impact for the communities he serves Approaches leadership and development growth and application to help managers lead successful teams Supports the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) communities in Uganda and throughout Africa and continuously finds new ways to apply his technical experience to overall business needs Full episode notes found at https://empjoyment.com/brianssennoga From Insight to Action “There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.” – John F. Kennedy Brian encourages you to envision the life and career you want, seek experiences that will make that a reality and take action on the items that will most impact your success. Your Joyney: Let us know what are the big things (big “rocks”) that you’re working on this week and how do they add and contribute to your team and carer goals within the Empjoyment Community (use hashtag #joyney16). You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Empjoyees.com - the home for all Empjoyees globally or text "empjoyment" to 33-444 on your phone to get access! See you in the community!…
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1 15: The 3 X-Factors that differentiate candidates regardless of tech background (Patrick Burke, Senior Director of Product and Analytics, Scientific Games Interactive) 38:27
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As Empjoyees, we're not about following the same path to success as others. We're about finding the best path for you and blazing a trail where you don't have to compete with others to transition into tech. Instead, you're in a whole league of your own. Patrick Burke, our featured Empjoyee today, shares his views on what really makes people enter their our differentiated league as well as what holds many qualified people from progressing forward in interviews. Enjoy! Listen now to learn Patrick's take on: The 3 intrinsic values that are more important than pure talent and experience when hiring Maintaining a level of urgency without creating a high-burn environment Getting a job at a tech company in cities that typical tech hubs From Insight to Action Patrick shares his take on the 3 X-factors that he believes are an indicator of true ability for long-term success in tech. Your Joyney: Share your take as to why these three factors lend themselves to career growth for transitioning career changers within the Empjoyment Community . And if you don't agree with this, come tell us why - we grow through exploration, and welcome a meaningful and impactful discussion. Take your personal Empjoyment to the Next Level! Experience Empjoyment Coaching : Apply for a complimentary 1-on-1 coaching session where we focus on YOU, your life and career goals, the roadblocks, challenges, and opportunities in front of you, and develop a personalized roadmap to get you to your destination. Apply now at https://empjoyment.com/coaching…
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1 14: Take action and Book your Theater to Bring your Career in Tech Dreams to Life Faster (Alli Goldberg, Co-founder, Blogologues.org) 48:59
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"Follow your passion" is a common phrase people say when it comes to pursuing a new role. That's all well and good, but how does that translate when you feel that your passion has nothing to do with technology? Alli Goldberg, today's featured Empjoyee makes it clear that there really can be an intersection between what you love and technology. And if you're having a hard time finding it out there already, then you can create the future you want for yourself. Alli and her friend Jen Jamula co-founded Blogologues.org, a comedy organization focused on the intersection of theater and technology. Enjoy! Listen now to learn how Alli: Continues to explore the juxtaposition of arts and tech through new mediums Acts on ideas and "books the theater" to transform that idea into reality in a matter of weeks Iterates on models to scale a business centered on bringing people together to experience tech Get your hands on the full episode notes over at https://empjoyment.com/14 From Insight to Action Alli encourages us to "book the theater", which generally means to commit to the #1 action that imposes a deadline make progress in a tangible external way (i.e. thinking "I'll do X by Y." is not enough). When Jen and Alli had the idea to act out the internet, physically booking the theater locked them into the decision and got them to take a fun idea into a hilarious reality. Now it's your turn. Your Joyney: Share with us one idea, project, or outcome that you've been wanting to accomplish and what you plan to do this month to "book the theater" within the Empjoyment Community . Getting to Know Today's Featured Empjoyee: Alli Goldberg! Allison Goldberg is Yale graduate and a co-creator / producer of Blogologues, a sketch comedy show in which internet content is performed live and verbatim. Blogologues has been featured in Newsweek, The Daily Beast, CBS, The Huffington Post, NPR and more. She is also one of the co-creative directors of GoldJam Creative, an organization dedicated to exploring the influence of the Information Age on communication, and to bringing comedy and creativity to the workplace. Through GoldJam Creatiive, Alli has leads communication skills workshops for companies, co-working spaces, incubators and student groups as varied as Buzzfeed, Time Warner, Spotify, has created content for brands such as The Guardian and Time Out New York, and has spoken and performed at conferences nationwide, including SXSW, Internet Week, and TheLi.st Summit.…
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1 13: Use Targeted, Personalized Learning Experiences to Build Skills Faster (Maren Engh - Customer Education Manager, Optimizely) 46:06
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Getting things done quickly in a tech company is one of the gold standards to success. But how do you manage to do that when you're just one person and there are multiple priorities that people have within the organization. Maren Engh, today's featured Empjoyee, dives into her experience implementing large-scale projects within her role as a Customer Education Manager at Optimizely. Enjoy! Full Episode notes over at https://empjoyment.com/marenengh Listen to this episode now to learn how to: Build relationships with CEO and other influential people through social media and email Take advantage of the personalized learning trends that are emerging in online learning to augment your skills faster Drive a large scale project from idea through completion in 1-2 quarters (tech speak for 3-6 months) From Insight to Action Your Joyney: Come share with us the best online learning experience (course, group, coaching, etc.) you've taken and what went made that experience so impactful within the Empjoyment Community (conversation hashtag: #joyney13) Getting to Know Today's Featured Empjoyee: Maren Engh! Maren Engh is a Customer Education Manager at Optimizely. She is originally from Oslo, Norway and spent the early part of her career in the hospitality industry, first working for boutique hotel properties and moving into hospitality technology. Now, Maren works for an experimentation platform in San Francisco, CA. She lives in a tiny house with her fiancé south of San Francisco. You are not alone - We understand you and want to help you make this change successfully. Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry. Empjoyees.com - the home for all Empjoyees globally or text "empjoyment" to 33-444 on your phone to get access! See you in the community!…
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1 12: Delivering Great Results for Clients in High-Stakes Situations (Sam Port, Creative Director - Proscenium) 54:45
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You've done it - it's your time to shine, and the pressure is on. The question is do you sink or swim? (Spoiler: You're an Empjoyee - You swim!) How do you: Handle the high-stakes situations that come with switching careers and progressing in your career? Find a way to bring your best self to work and do your best work when you only have one chance to get it right? Come back from a mistake or misunderstanding in a project so that you can deliver on project and customer goals? Today, you'll get insight into how you can perform at your best in high-stake situations through the Sam Port's career journey. Sam has pursued multiple careers in his life from amusement park operations, to acting and producing, to his current role as Creative Director at Proscenium where he designs and executes large-scale live experiences for some of the largest brands in the US. Enjoy! By the end of this episode, you'll be able to: Identify examples of how to meet business objectives and of B2B (business to business) and B2C (business to consumer) through large-scale experiential events Utilize multiple methods to perform at the top of your level in high-stakes situations Apply techniques to quickly bounce back from missteps at work to move forward and continue providing value Access the full episode show notes here: https://empjoyment.com/12 From Insight to Action Sam shared how he was able to identify what mindset supports peak performance and mitigates fear. His specific solution is not a solution that will work for everyone, but the approach of reflection and observation (aka increasing self awareness) is a path to anyone learning how to position themselves for peak performance. Your Joyney: Share a time when you were in a high-stakes works situation and the way you felt/things you did that lead to that success within the Empjoyment Community…
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1 11: Turning a 7 year Gap into Tech Career Success (Adele Sanchez, VP of Partner Success) 47:45
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Q: How do you transition into tech when you've had a long gap in US employment or have been out of the country for a while? A: Use what you did during that time to your advantage by incorporating it into your story and your differentiated value proposition. Our featured Empjoyee, Adele Sanchez did just that as she shares in today's conversation. This is not intended to be an over-glorification of the gap period, as Adele took steps to make an impact during that time. Instead, we encourage you to explore how Adele positioned her experience abroad and leveraged it to to her advantage when she returned to the US. And now, you'll have the opportunity to shape your experiences in a way that works to your advantage too. Enjoy! Listen now to learn how Adele: Hires and develops career changers with non-technical backgrounds to career success Leverages her 7-year gap living in Bangkok to obtain a job in tech during one of the worst US employment markets Navigates a career that started as a gate agent at an airline to growing with an organization From Insight to Action Adele encourages us to open ourselves to opportunities throughout your career journey. Let's explore how that could come to life for you and the other Empjoyees. Your Joyney: Tell us about a time when you allowed yourself to just be open to the possiblibilities that presented themselves in your career including the results of making that decision within the Empjoyment Community . Check out https://empjoyment.com/11 for full episode notes. Let us know your thoughts, comments, and insights!…
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1 10: Navigating your career in tech through multiple reorgs (Angela Christian, Account Manager – VenueBook) 47:00
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Re-organizations (more commonly called “re-orgs”) are a common occurrence in tech companies as they grow and adapt to accomplish better meet product and market fit. These reorgs may result in a shift in team structure, priorities, and often the day to day roles. Knowing how to navigate the ambiguity and ultimately continue to make the most of your time at a company for both you and your employer is an important skill to strengthen in the tech world. Angela Christian walks us through her journey in tech which more or less starts with a re-org and the steps that she’s taken since to progress in her career and add value. So much value in fact, that she has been able to work remotely between two cities throughout her career. Get the full episode notes at https://empjoyment.com/angelachristian Listen now to learn Angela’s: Top strategies for growing through reorgs and changes to your role Approaches to building skills in a new role quickly Highest criteria when she hires new team members Method of dealing with a lot rejection while looking for a new job and her universal recommendations to get through that as quickly as possible Process to build (and maintain) trust with your teams to afford you extra additional flexibility (remote working in her case) -- From Insight to Action: Angela stressed the importance of demonstrated self-motivation and growth without required to do so for people she hires. Let’s explore the various ways we can accomplish that as a community. Your Quest: Share one thing you do outside of work that shows your commitment to self-motivated growth and learning within the Empjoyment Community . Take a step closer to your goals in the community: https://empjoyment.com/community or just text “EMPJOYMENT” to 33-444 on your phone -- Spread the Joy: Please help your friends, family, coworkers and others looking to experience enjoyment through employment be making a recommendation to the #1 person who you feel would benefit the most from the Empjoyment platform. Together, we have the ability to help double the number of current people whose career change will be supported by Empjoyees.…
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1 9: Don't let sunk costs and fear of the unknown keep you from your dreams (Leslie Lai, Software Developer) 45:30
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Full show Notes: https://empjoyment.com/9 Let's face it: making a career change when you've invested a lot just to get to where you are currently can feel really scary. To take things further, transitioning into a brand new industry can make the fear of the unknown (and whether you're making a good choice) even more overwhelming. We get it, we've been there, and we've got Leslie Lai's story to help you navigate that path to a place of personal fulfillment. Leslie holds nothing back as she shares the resistance she faced while transitioning out of a career in law to tech. Listen now to learn how Leslie: Built new skills through a coding bootcamp which landed her a job as a software developer, a role she's using to get to her next destination of product manager Found a group of supportive friends and mentors who encouraged her to pursue the career and lifestyle she desired Classified 3 do's/don'ts that you can apply to get your next role in tech From Insight to Action Leslie shared that companies consider the risk involved with hiring someone for their organization and recommended several ways for you to reduce the perception of risk during your job search. Your Joyney: Let us know "What is one thing you've done or have seen done that you feel has someone more comfortable / reduced the risk associated with you when taking on a new role or project"within the Empjoyment Community .…
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1 8: Set, Manage and Exceed Expectations to get hired and help clients succeed (James Kaikis, Sales Engineer Manager – Showpad) 52:33
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As a career changer, there is a natural level of risk associated with an employer taking you on for a role. In fact, the fear of making a mistake with a “risky” higher can be a common roadblock to getting into a new field. Great – now that that’s out in the open you can use this to your advantage. Why? Because you can make sure you’re taking steps to proactively mitigate that risk for an employer. James Kaikis shares several examples of how to set, manage, and exceed expectations for both employers and clients through his incredible career journey. You’ll want to listen to this several times to capture all of the actionable lessons he provides! Listen now to learn how to: Manage expectations effectively, especially for the purposes of job interviews and exceptional client sales & service Demonstrate the value you’ll bring to the team from your first interview by doing what few others are willing to do Articulate the way sales engineers can fit into organizations and their role within tech organizations (including the difference between sales and sales engineering and what tandem selling looks like in practice) Get all full episode notes over at https://empjoyment.com/jameskaikis From Insight to Action James shared a powerful example of what it takes to exceed expectations for potential employers, through research and going above and beyond from the outset. Each role and company will differ and we want you to get comfortable with how you reduce the risk of hiring you through demonstrable action. Your Joyney: Share one example of a) how you personally set yourself apart for other candidates in a job search b) what you’ll do at your next interview to stand out from the crowd or c) what someone else has done that made you feel the candidate was exceptional within the Empjoyment Community . Getting to Know Today’s Featured Empjoyee: James Kaikis! James Kaikis currently manages a Sales Engineering team for a tech company in San Francisco, USA. Prior to his current company Showpad, James worked at Revinate (a hospitality start up) and Hyatt Hotel Corporation prior to that. James has worked in roles that focus on Customer Experience across a number of industries (Tech, Hospitality, Athletics, & Operations).…
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1 7: How to find all the answers you need to succeed at your job in tech (Mila Singh, Culture Strategist - CultureIQ) 58:59
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One thing that holds a lot of us back from making the career change we know that we’re meant to make is the nagging feeling that we don’t know enough about the job/ product/ company industry/ [insert your personal limiting belief here] to truly excel in a new career in tech. Mila Singh, our featured Empjoyee today shares a simple, yet powerful tool to bridge every gap you come across at work – Ask questions. Get the full episode notes at https://empjoyment.com/milasingh Listen now to learn: Mila’s multi-year journey to Empjoyment at a tech startup How asking questions makes you a better teammate How to overcome making mistakes early in your new tech career How to consistently leverage your past job experiences to get you the role(s) that you desire How to find opportunities to pursue your passion even before you transition into tech 3 Actionable Takeaways from today’s episode (find more from the Empjoyment community at https://empjoyment.com/milasingh) Steer your career and life in the direction that you want at any time – You are in the driver seat and you are in control ASK QUESTIONS and constantly be curious – people are always willing to help, even when you think they are too busy. Use the opportunity to wear “many hats” when working in a small startup to your advantage. From Insight to Action: Let’s get used to asking (and answering) questions from each other so we can build that skill as well. Your Joy Quest is to *Ask 1 Question and Provide 1 Answer* (to a separate question) within the Empjoyment Community that will help you and others move forward in your journey. Take a step closer to your goals in the community: https://empjoyment.com/community or just text “EMPJOYMENT” to 33-444 on your phone…
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1 6: Embrace the positive power of being non-technical within a tech company (Deniz Cebenoyan, Senior Product Manager – Revinate) 1:08:00
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Full episode summary: https://empjoyment.com/denizcebenoyan You got this! Deniz Cebenoyan, our featured Empjoyee, reminds us that you already know what you need to know to be able to be widely successful in tech. It’s not about the specific skill sets that you possess, but rather how you approach problems, adversity, ambiguity, and more that plays a key a role in your ability to add value in a tech company. Deniz sheds some light on the Imposter Syndrome and how she has transformed her view on her non-technical background from that of a hindrance to a form of strength and differentiation in the workplace. Deniz’ own career journey has taken her from research to product management and she still leverages that background daily. Through that journey, she’s developed a confidence and a mindset that will help you embrace the postiive power of being non-technical in a tech company. Enjoy! Listen now to learn how to: Determine which product features to pursue and when through a product management process Use a background outside of tech to your advantage to design products that end users would enjoy Work through the fear and Imposter Syndrome of not being super knowledgeable in tech TL;DL (Too long; Didn’t Listen): 3 Actionable Takeaways Find a friend who has a background in tech to go over your resume to help you translate your experiences to incorporate terms a potential employer would understand Surround yourself with people you trust to help fill and support your gaps (and vice versa as your personal experience and view of the world is valuable) Do your own research on potential features and suggestions prior to pursing product enhancements to confirm the value that you are looking to provide to both your company and your customers From Insight to Action Deniz fueled us all with tangible examples of how she’s leveraged her non-technical background to help her succeed at her job. Now we’d like you to figure out how you can do the same and start changing your story from a place of scarcity and weakness to a place of abundance and confidence. Your Joyney: Share one skill / trait from your background outside of tech that could translate to a unique contribution in a tech company within the Empjoyment Community (feel free to drop in a video explaining it to us if you’d like). Getting to Know Today’s Featured Empjoyee: Deniz Cebenoyan! Deniz Cebenoyan has a B.S. in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon. She spends her day time solving problems for a tech company and my night time writing stories and songs to no one. An east coast transplant, Deniz also enjoys sitting in cafes and wondering why everyone is hiking all the time.…
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

1 5: Reframe Your Problems to Solve them Faster (Jon Fosdick, Software Engineer - AppNexus) 52:11
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Visit https://empjoyment.com/jonfosdick for full show notes Jon Fosdick's journey is one of perseverance and making consistent strides towards an overall goal: to become a software engineer. We're happy to share that at the time of this recording, he was just transitioning into his first role as a software engineer. Leveraging a computer science major from years passed, he harnessed his skills on-the-job as a testing analyst writing scripts to test the code written by other developers. The road there wasn't easy or brief, but Jon takes the time to walk us through each step of the way there. Listen now to learn Jon’s: Journey from IT Consultant through Testing Quality Analyst to his goal of software engineer Metaphor on puzzles and problem-solving Approach to doing the work you love even when you're not in your dream role Method to reframing problems to in a way that fills him Toughest lesson learned while transitioning to a new role and his mindset to push through mental barriers Definitions of "code base" and "code review" From Insight to Action: Jon pointed out the importance of your resume containing "evidence to suggest" that you'll be good for the job, which is particularly important for career changers. Your Quest: Share one thing on your resume that provides "evidence to suggest" that you have relevant experience for the role that you want. If it's not on your resume yet, let us know how you plan to build that experience in your current role using Jon's suggestion on finding one way to demonstrate your readiness for the role within the Empjoyment Community . Get Involved Become a part of the Empjoyment Community: https://empjoyment.com/community or text "Community" to 33-444 This growing group of like-minded, action-oriented career changers, past guests, and Empjoyees who are finding more ways to experience enjoyment through employment every day is where you want to be as you find a home in tech.…
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

1 4: It's OK not to know when you're transitioning into tech (Katie Sawyer, Content Marketing Manager - Eventbrite) 33:07
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Interested in putting your skills and passion for writing to good use in tech? Are you prone to find ways to connect and build relationships with people through text? Regardless of your writing background and aspirations, today's episode with Katie Sawyer, Content Marketing Manager at Eventbrite, is bound to shed some light on how you can truly delight customers in tech through content marketing. Katie spends time shining a light on some of the myths and misconceptions that she had when she was transitioning into tech and offers us all a way to feel comfortable realizing that "It's OK not to know". Enjoy! By the end of this episode, you'll be able to: Describe what a content calendar is and at least one method to building and managing a calendar Articulate how content marketing managers interact with other members of the organization to create relevant blogs and articles for target customers Discuss the difference in process and timeline on being on a team of writers in a fast-pace tech environment as opposed to other industries writing at a high-level Learn more through the full episode notes over at https://empjoyment.com/katiesawyer From Insight to Action Katie pointed out how important having a system (even a low-key one like post-it notes) to keep yourself on track are in order to keep up with the fast-paced nature of tech companies. Your Joyney: Share your system of staying organized to keep yourself on track to short deadlines (3-6 months aka 1-2 quarters) within the Empjoyment Community (pictures encouraged - let's get some ideas on systems we can adopt).…
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

1 3: Leverage design principles to create the best experience for your users – Angélique Bélizaire (Product Designer) 53:57
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Have you ever heard the quote “If you build it, they will come.” from the movie Field of Dreams ? That might have worked at the time that it was released, but in today’s economy that phrase speaks more to the dreamer than the successful person in technology. Why? Because in today’s global economy, where there are lower barriers to entry for new businesses, products, and marketing, there are far more options for a customer or user to choose from. To meet this shift in consumer behavior, companies are putting an increase focused on the consumer or user experience. This translates to understanding what problems users have, and building solutions that not only solve that problem, but also designing it in a way that is easy, useful, and intuitive to the end-user. That’s where product designer Angélique Bélizaire, steps in as she leverages her passion in design to help companies build online products, websites, and features that potential customers will actually use (and enjoy themselves while doing it)! Listen now to learn how to: Apply a 7 Step process to design thinking and implementation to create customer-centric products that people want and will use Utilize concepts like low, mid, and high fidelity to obtain consensus and test ideas quickly Collaborate with stakeholders of varying functions/ backgrounds to accomplish results faster From Insight to Action Angélique’s journey contains several times where she made an investment in herself to not only learn new skills but also demonstrate those skills in a tangible fashion. Your Joyney: Share how are you planning to build and/or demonstrate your skills over the next two weeks to get a job in tech within the Empjoyment Community . Getting to Know Today’s Featured Empjoyee: Angélique Bélizaire! Angélique has found her EmpJoyment through the world of design, which she applies in tech through produce design. Angélique graduated in 2009 with a degree in Design. She has worked as a freelance Designer in social media before making a switch to User Experience (UX) and Product Design. To accomplish this, she took a 3-month immersion class with General Assembly and then got a job working as a UX consultant before getting a job in tech at VenueBook. She now works at a startup called Managed by Q as a Product Designer.…
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

1 2: How to manage digital and tech products within a large financial company (Alaric Eby, Product Manager – American Express) 1:07:52
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If you’ve been trying to figured out how to keep the security and structure of a well-established, large company while pursuing a life in tech, you’ll definitely want to listen to today’s episode with Alaric Eby (probably multiple times)! Alaric’s journey starts right at the beginning of the most recent economic depression in the United States working at a Citigroup, a large financial institution in New York City. He’ll share his struggles in making his transition into Product Management at a smaller hospitality-focused tech company and how he’s currently solving problems through digital solutions at American Express. Alaric has found his Empjoyment by asking himself “how and why” to build Jenga towers out of Legos (you’ll get it when you listen), which he applies in tech through product management. We dive into Alaric’s view on what a product manager is and what skills, approaches, and mindsets can lead you to success as well. Listen now to learn how to: Gain experience in tech while working in large companies and industries not known for their tech approaches Leverage the words “Why” and “How” in your current role to build work examples that can translate to product management positions Embrace a mindset that will help you be successful in tech regardless of your previous background From Insight to Action “If you want to be, do” – John Lee Dumas Alaric brought up that the way to gain experience is to find a problem and solve it. We want your resume and interview experience to be filled with relevant experiences, so let’s make sure you build one more today. Your Joyney: Come share “What problem have you seen in your work life (incl. volunteer work) that you can address and how will you go about solving it”within the Empjoyment Community . Getting to Know Today’s Featured Empjoyee: Alaric Eby! Alaric graduated from Cornell University in 2010 with a degree in Applied Economics and Management. He has deep experience working across companies both large (200K+ employees) and small (…
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

1 1: Use your past experiences and interests to provide value to your team and customers (Monette Sommers, Senior Product Specialist - SurveyMonkey) 47:29
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Throughout your career journey, you'll likely find aspects of different roles and project that speak to you both in terms of interests and skills. With your transition into tech, you'll have the opportunity to find a role and contribute value to your team in a unique manner based on your personal background. Monette Sommers has done exactly that in her career and share her tips and strategies for how you too can experience enjoyment through employment by bundling your unique set of skills. While Monette's experience has positioned her for success in her role, her drive to keep growing and learning allows her to continue exploring new opportunities and ways to experience empjoyment. Listen now to learn how to: Identify a customer-centric platform and the ways businesses in tech are leveraging that to meet client desires and drive profits Position yourself to be chosen for stretch projects to help you add more tangible experience to your career story Take you past experience to add new value to new teams in different ways From Insight to Action "If you want to be, do." - John Lee Dumas Monette walked us through a few examples of where she "raised her hand" to get exposure to something new Your Joyney: Let us know "What project, type of work, or person would like you learn more about as you move to the next stage of your career, and you will do in the next 2 weeks to put yourself in a position to gain that experience "within the Empjoyment Community . Additional Resources to Accelerate your Growth Find out more about Monette's company: SurveryMonkey Connect with Monette on LinkedIn Build your skills online through: Udemy ; Coursera ; Girls Who Code ; Code Academy ; General Assembly ; Empjoyment Community Continue finding empjoyment by seeing how Alaric Eby has been working in tech within a large financial company and loving it! – (Product Manager - American Express)…
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Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

1 0: Start Here - How you'll benefit from the Empjoyment Podcast 14:39
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Let's start off by getting to know each other and explaining why the Empjoyment podcast exists. Enjoy!
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