impostHER

Taylor Daugherty, Monica Grandy

The podcast about overcoming imposter syndrome in tech.

  1. 07/15/2022

    Direction During Dark Times

    Monica chats with Swapna Savant, Director of Engineering at Headspace Health and founder of Adapt Up, an organization that helps individuals grow in their careers. Swapna shares her own journey with imposter syndrome and self doubt and the turning point that pivoted her career toward leadership. She explains the importance of delegation as both an effective manager and IC and touches on how she shows up for her team (and herself) even when current events are incredibly bleak (like right now!) Learn more about Adapt Up and their upcoming events at https://www.adaptup.org/

    37 min

  2. 03/24/2022

    From bootcamp to the C-Suite

    This week we welcome Liz Roche, one of Taylor's bootcamp besties, to the pod! We discuss what to do when you don't want to code full time leaving a bootcamp and finding a reciprocal relationship with a mentor. Liz Roche is a coding bootcamp grad turned Chief Data Officer at Accelerate 360. Prior to joining Accelerate360, Liz led Havas North America's data consultancy as the General Manager of North America and the Chief Strategy Officer where she oversaw brands like Fitbit, Loews Hotels, Rite Aid, Amazon, Liberty Mutual, Keurig, AutoZone, and more. Beforehand, she worked at Facebook where she launched a number of alpha products centered around customer loyalty and personalization for top retailers.

    40 min

  3. 03/02/2022

    The Experience Tax

    'Tine Zekis shares her theory of the Experience Tax, in which systemic racism and sexism form the perfect environment for your imposter syndrome to thrive. Listen as 'Tine calls upon us all to take back our seat at the table, and form Hype Squads to remind us we belong in the moments we forget. 'Tine is an educator turned software engineer, keynote speaker, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocate. Find her writings here and visit her website at careerundaunted.com. You can also directly reach out at tine@careerundaunted.com.

    1h 2m

  4. 02/01/2022

    Vicious Monkey Queen Energy

    Monica manifests the 4 day work week and Taylor channels the energy of a violent macaque who overthrew the patriarchy within her troop.

    47 min

  5. 11/09/2021

    Patience young Square

    Monica makes it to day 8 at her new role and Taylor grapples with being tapped as the lead for a big ass project.

    45 min

  6. 11/03/2021

    Elle Woods is an inspiration to us all

    In a departure from their normal content, Monica and Taylor chat with lawyer-to-be Patricia Brennan. Patty discusses her decision to enter a field that famously demands long hours, as well as the old-school gender norms certain courtrooms still uphold. We object!

    52 min

  7. 10/12/2021

    When to ask for help

    Monica grapples with her time at Headspace coming to an end and Taylor decides she's going to ask for help more.

    41 min

  8. 09/14/2021

    Monica has a stress dream

    Monica dreams she was hired at Square to play basketball and the gals discuss the horrendous Texas abortion law.

    1h 2m
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The podcast about overcoming imposter syndrome in tech.

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  • Creator
    Taylor Daugherty, Monica Grandy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    impostHER