MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech
Our mission is to reverse the trend of women leaving Tech in MY lifetime.We do this by: Eliminating unhelpful structural and personal barriers, Helping you find unshakeable confidence, clarity, and community, Helping you get the recognition, visibility, opportunity, and compensation you deserve, Accelerating your professional development - so you don't need to take 30 years!I'm your host, Karen Freeman Worstell, Founder of MOJO Maker for Women in Tech. Join our tribe as we share practices and tips to help you thrive in Big Tech.So if you are looking to make the most of your career in Tech, listen in. All Womxn and Allies welcome.Be well and #BeAnAlly!!
Episodes
42 episodes
Hopeless to Hopeful: Responding to Grief at Work with Anne DeButte (S2E20)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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45:29
The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm (S2E19)
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...
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34:39
Connecting Love to Banking with Chelsea Kim (S2E18)
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 he...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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43:19
S2E17: The Imperfect Guide to Success with Bennie Fowler
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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45:02
S2E14: The Critical Factor for Advancing in Cybersecurity with Jenna Waters
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 an...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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49:13
S2E13: Creating a Path for Inclusion in STEM with Dr. Natoshia Anderson
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Women and Minorities in STEM with Natoshia AndersonEpisode S2E15: Show Notes.Growing up with a mechanic as a father, Natoshia Anderson was always interested in the inner workings of me...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:30
S2E12: Promoting Minorities in Cybersecurity with Mary Chaney, Esq
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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44:57
S2E11: Burning out? Beat Silicon Valley-itis with Lisa Duerre of CTRL-ALT-DELETE
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:57
S2E10: Need to convince someone of your idea? Use Story! with Pat Quinn
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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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41:43
S2E9: Messy Office? It is telling you something (and may be holding you back) with Star Hansen
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:58
S2E8: Growing Great Teams with the Power of Introverts with Joanna Rawbone
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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43:35
S2E7: What Would it be Like to be a Fearless Leader? with Sandy Brown-Gledhill
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 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:06
S2E6: Almost Killed by Kindness with Lana Wolfe
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 ...
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38:08
S2E5: From Receptionist to Advertising CEO with Lynn Power
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 ...
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51:14
S2E4: The Innovation Whisperer: Kristen Pinkston Knowles
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 executiv...
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50:11
S2E3: Climbing the Mountain to Save Yourself and Your Business with Tab Pierce
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 t...
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35:58
S2E2: Diversity, Equity and Kindness Toward a More Secure Internet with Tanya Janca
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:47
S2E1: With Confidence, Abundance and Networking...Yes, You CAN! with Aleta Jeffress
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 does...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:17
Episode #25: The Student Becomes the Teacher with Kaylie Pykkonen
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 mo...
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33:07
Episode #24: 'Tis the Season to be an Ally: MOJO Maker 4 WIT Winter Survival Guide
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, i...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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30:11
Episode #23: No More 'Only and Lonely' - Turn Your Uniqueness into Your Advantage with Michele Ashby
Now more than ever, boards are looking for qualified women candidates, but it can still be lonely at the top, especially with so few women in positions of corporate leadership. How can you turn your uniqueness into your advantage, and lead with...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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44:20
Episode #22: Live Your Full Color Life with Dr. Heather Denniston
How do your eyes see a sunset? Do you even have the energy to climb up the mountain to see it? The question you should ask yourself is are you experiencing life in full color, or moving through it in black and white? These are t...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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37:40
Episode #21: The Resilience Road to the Board room with Vanessa Pegueros
Resilience is a necessary condition for women to rise to senior positions in the tech world. Today we speak with OneLogin Chief Trust and Security Officer Vanessa Pegueros about what it would take to have more women in senior and boardroom posi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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48:12
Episode #20: Habit Building Secrets with Edie DeVilbiss
Habit Building Secrets for Your Success with Edie DeVilbiss.Establishing new habits seems daunting because more often than not we are not successful in forging those long-term habits. However, it is really easy to start a new habi...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:40
Episode #19: How to authentically handle unwanted attention, with Mitch Shepard.
"How to Authentically Handle Unwanted Attention" with Mitch Shepard.Episode 19: Show Notes.Today on the podcast we welcome my very good friend and coach, Mitch Shepard. Since the day her mother enrolled her in her fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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56:57