Tech Unlocked Grace Macjones

This is part 2 of a conversation about the future of tech jobs & DEI  with Brenda Darden Wilkerson the current President and CEO of AnitaB.org, a global nonprofit organization that connects, inspires, and strives for greater equality for women and non-binary technologists in business, academia, and government.
In this episode we talk about:
-How to manage your mental health & burn out working in tech
-How Brenda got her current job as a CEO of AnitaB.org
-The importance of being part of tech community 
-How to position yourself for the future of tech jobs/careers
 
Connect with Brenda:
LinkedIn.com/in/Brenda-Darden-Wilkerson
Learn more about Grace Hopper: Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 (GHC 24) will be in Philadelphia, PA on October 8-11 (https://ghc.anitab.org/)
 
Connect with Grace:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/
 
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Connect with Grace:
Linkedin: Grace Macjones
 

What is the future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and tech jobs? Why are tech leaders removing their commitments to DEI? 
In today's episode, Grace chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, a global nonprofit organization that connects, inspires, and strives for greater equality for women and non-binary technologists in business, academia, and government.
We talk about:
-Why we are seeing more layoffs and its impact on diverse workers
-The future of DEI in tech
-How DEI leaders can innovate in this new tech landscape
-What really happened at Grace Hopper Celebration Conference in 2023 and what to expect at this year's conference.
 
Connect with Brenda:
LinkedIn.com/in/Brenda-Darden-Wilkerson
Learn more about Grace Hopper: https://ghc.anitab.org/
 
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Connect with Grace:
Instagram: @gracemacjonez 
Twitter: @gracemacjones 
Linkedin: Grace Macjones
 

We're BACK! Did you miss us? Cause we missed you.
In this solo episoode, Grace shares her thoughts, opinions and perspective about what is currently going on in the tech indurstry with all the layoffs. She provides 3 major keys for tech workers looking to progress in their career duing this unpredictable and unceratin job market. If tech jobs and career are declining in this current job market then what is next? If you're curous to know the answer, then you will enjoy this epsiode. 
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Key Takeaways:
What caused recent tech layoffs and the decline in demand for engineers and other tech workers How Tech workers can create the future instead of being afraid of it The importance of having an idenity outide of your job
3 Ways to have a mission driven tech career
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Linkedin: Grace Macjones
 

When is the right time for a career change? What valuable soft skills do we take for granted? How can we make the most of our abilities?
 
All of these questions are answered in this week’s episode. Grace chats with Kimberly Hill, who shares her invaluable insights on advancing your career in the fast-paced world of tech.
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Key Takeaways:
The importance of seizing opportunities when they arise, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. Embracing new challenges can lead to incredible career growth.
Recognizing when it's time for a career change is a vital skill. Willingness to pivot can open up new horizons and avenues for personal and professional growth.
Finding purpose and passion in your work and personal life is crucial. Kimberly's experiences offer guidance on balancing your career with personal values and interests, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful professional journey.

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Connect with Grace:
 
Instagram: @gracemacjonez 
Twitter: @gracemacjones 
Linkedin: Grace Macjones
 
Connect with Kimberly:
 
Linkedin: Kimberly Hill
Instagram and TikTok: TomeCandles
 
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What do you do when you’ve been laid off? How do you deal with the financial and mental uncertainty? How do you upskill yourself to pivot into a new role?
 
All of these questions are answered in this week’s episode. Grace chats with her brother David Macjones, who shares his own background and experience with the recent tech layoffs— and most importantly, how to navigate the uncertainty of it all.
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Key Takeaways:
Shifting your mental perspective when dealing with an unexpected layoff to one of optimism and preparation instead of doubt and failure.
Understanding not to take the processes and obligations of Big Tech companies personally.
Learning to survey the landscape of your company and the tech industry as a whole can save you lots of prep time.
Finding a purpose, hobbies, and other streams of revenue outside of your 9-5 is crucial to overall work-life balance.
Prioritize personal values while looking for roles to pivot into. Upskill yourself so that companies have no choice but to value your worth.
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Connect with Grace:
 
Instagram: @gracemacjonez 
Twitter: @gracemacjones 
Linkedin: Grace Macjones
 
Connect with David:
 
Instagram: @dmacjonez
Linkedin: David Macjones
 
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Content creation is at an all time high, and we’re here to provide some guidance and tools on how you can join the creator economy!
 
In this episode, Grace chats with Sandy Lin, an entrepreneur and creator, about the creator economy, transitioning into it, the role of creative perspectives, and the future of content creation and technology in this evolving landscape.
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Key Takeaways:
Sandy shifted into the creator economy during the pandemic by sharing her journey as a young entrepreneur on platforms like TikTok.
Learning to leverage business experience and understanding that creative perspectives are valuable
Even without a technical background, individuals can venture into tech-based companies by learning from mentors, networking, and accessing resources.
The creator economy is a rapidly growing market with significant potential for empowering individuals to monetize their content.
AI holds promise for improving content creation, particularly in editing and language translation.
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Connect with Grace:
 
Instagram: @gracemacjonez 
Twitter: @gracemacjones 
Linkedin: Grace Macjones
 
Connect with Sandy:
 
Instagram: @bysandylin
 
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