2x Women in Tech

Chelsea Behrens

Our mission is to demystify the careers of women in tech and double the number of women in the industry.

  1. 18/10/2022

    Interview with Jennifer Smith, Senior VP of Revenue Effectiveness at Payscale

    If you're not feeling the fire, then Host Chelsea Behrens' guest on this episode of The 2x Women in Tech Podcast has a strong suggestion: Time to move along! Jennifer Smith has found career fulfillment at every juncture because of a few simple things she brings to every job: Confidence that she has something to contribute, curiosity about new things, and excitement about problem-solving. Currently Senior VP of Revenue Effectiveness at Payscale, her career has evolved organically from selling booking software in the infancy of online travel through a series of challenging roles that ultimately led her to Payscale – doing a job she loves for a company whose mission (pay equity and transparency) she finds meaningful.  You'll learn about the values and wisdom Jennifer brings in mentoring her team members, whose advancement is a personal passion. She also shares candid thoughts on "seasons of life" and how they factor into the choices all parents have to make when it comes to modulating their careers. The episode wraps up with some fundamental – and tremendously important – tips for women interested in pursuing a career in tech – especially those who are letting Impostor Syndromes or fear of change keep them stuck! Says Jennifer: "People think women in tech are all deep in technology knowledge. No! Tech is all roles. There's so much opportunity … that doesn't require that specific skill set." For episode resources and more info, visit our 2x Women in Tech website

    26 min
  2. 27/09/2022

    Interview with Grace MacJones, Microsoft Cloud Engineer & Host of Tech Unlocked

    Fasten your seatbelts for this episode of The 2x Women in Tech Podcast, which features a young powerhouse who is breaking down barriers for women of color in the tech industry and beyond. Grace MacJones is not only a talented Microsoft Cloud Engineer but also the host of Tech Unlocked, a podcast devoted to introducing the broad spectrum of ways that people from all walks of life can, and should, access their piece of the internet pie. Emerging technologies are of special interest to Grace, who is teaching Black women in particular how to get educated, support each other and break into a world that has traditionally been dominated by white men. Born in Nigeria, Grace acquired a special superpower when she came to the U.S. as a teenager. Her lived experience schooled her in how to take risks, advocate for herself, accept uncertainty, and empathize with people whose backgrounds differ from her own.  Whether we're talking about AI, social media platforms, cryptocurrency, or Web 3.0, Grace has made it her mission to render challenging concepts accessible. Find out how this dynamic young woman defeated the odds to find her place in the world of computing as well as the myriad ways she is lifting up her community, providing invaluable forums for exchanging ideas and tapping into opportunities available to anyone willing to do the homework and adopt new technologies. There is room for all kinds of related skill sets. Grace shares advice for entrepreneurs, her wish list for the tech industry, and important advice for women, especially women of color, making their way in a field where their voices are valid and long overdue! For episode resources and more info, visit our 2x Women in Tech website

    41 min
  3. 13/09/2022

    Interview with Christie Randolph, Director of Business Enablement at SAP

    If you're seeking clarity about whether the tech industry would make a good fit for you and your skill set, look no further than Host Chelsea Behrens' guest on this episode of The 2X Women in Tech Podcast. Christie Randolph, Director of Business Enablement at SAP, is offering the laser-sharp insights you've been hoping for! Taking a risk and switching up her initial focus as an industrial engineer in the textile industry, she has been on a broad-based, opportunity-filled journey within the tech sector – a space that wasn't even on the radar early in her career. You'll learn how Christie deals with Impostor Syndrome (something that for most people never entirely goes away), identifies strong leadership capabilities, and prioritizes her time (something she believes can be especially challenging for women). She also explains why it's important to know how to pivot, even when it feels scary. Taking on multiple roles in sales and project management, Christie has learned how to move through seasons of learning and growth. Without hesitation, she has asked for help, relied on mentors, and taken from every setback important self-knowledge. Her commitment to an ever more diverse and inclusive tech industry reminds us all that the door is wide open. And, as Christie's story and wisdom so clearly demonstrate, there really are no failures when we're willing to put it out there and give things a try: "Be willing to jump. If you jump, you're going to win – or you're going to learn." In other words, it's a victory either way! For episode resources and more info, visit our 2x Women in Tech website

    26 min

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Our mission is to demystify the careers of women in tech and double the number of women in the industry.