Krys Burnette is, in a word, lovely. She's a consultant for the OMG amazing company August Public, which helps companies find effective ways to create and manage important change. Diversity and inclusion are top of mind in all things. We recorded this on the heels of the inauguration and women's march (sigh), so politics easily crept in. There were no disagreements here on how things went. Diversity and inclusion is clearly more important now than ever. We've got a wonderful short video for you ...
Aug 15, 2017•56 min•Ep. 42
Melinda Epler is the Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst, a company (and fellow B Corp!) that provides education and resources on diversity and inclusion to the tech community. We talk about the importance of D&I in the tech community, her SXSW experience, and we get into the weeds a bit about what it's like to work in the diversity and inclusion space. If you're around, check out one of their MANY upcoming Tech Inclusion conferences here! Make sure you visit www.shegeeksout.com! Visit us at ...
Aug 08, 2017•59 min•Ep. 41
Nimisha Asthagiri is the Principal Software Engineer at edX. She gave a talk at one of our events on the transition from work to being a mom to working. Nimisha's history is fascinating and we dive into what some of the challenges are for being a woman in a male dominated field. Watch the 1-minute trailer of the Karmic Forces Watch the full ~2hr video of the Karmic Forces For more, visit www.shegeeksout.com. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workp...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 40
Harriet Cross is a veritable font of diplomatic knowledge, as the British Consul General to New England. Her current post is the latest in a series of incredible places she's lived and experiences she's had. We talk about everything, including her time in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Brexit, the incredible advances in health tech in New England, and left feeling inspired as well as with a desire to eat less meat. For more SGO, makes sure to visit www.shegeeksout.com! Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to st...
Jul 25, 2017•58 min•Ep. 39
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Jul 18, 2017•44 min•Ep. 38
Alexandra Roth is one of the most passionate people we know. She just finished up a full time course at Flatiron School, having fallen in love with coding. She's also in love with opera singing, making beer and power lifting. What we love about her is her thirst for knowledge and understanding how things work. It's easy to get inspired by her and she's got some fun stories to share! Special shoutout love to Flatiron School for sponsoring our first ever video to go along with the podcast! Visit u...
Jul 11, 2017•58 min•Ep. 37
Meet Rachel Bates, VP of Sales at Workable! We got to chat with her before our Happy Hour a few weeks ago and had a lovely time. A Liverpudlian who has lived here for years, Rachel is still a proud lover of the Beatles and football. You know, soccer. We talk about being in tech sales as a woman, and her love of helping people grow in their roles. Remember to check out our full calendar of events at www.shegeeksout.com. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can mak...
Jul 04, 2017•49 min•Ep. 36
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Jun 27, 2017•56 min•Ep. 35
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Jun 20, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Jun 13, 2017•57 min•Ep. 33
Janina Jeff is a Global Bioinformatics Specialist at Illumina and a genomics genius. We talked about her path to getting a PhD in Human/Medical Genetics and the importance of mentorship, both mentoring and being mentored. Janina spoke at our NYC event in November. Watch her talk here! This episode is brought to you by the good humans at August - https://aug.co. They make organizations work better. August was founded with the belief that today’s most valuable work depends on teams of people who w...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
May 30, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 31
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
May 23, 2017•51 min•Ep. 30
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
May 16, 2017•54 min•Ep. 29
Jenny is a kick ass product designer for Bombfell, a 'StitchFix' for guys. We talk about how her journey from China to New York to Texas and back to New York has shaped her and her world view, particularly as a young millennial. We get into her passion projects, too, which include the 20/20 project. Remember to visit www.shegeeksout.com for more episodes and a calendar of events! Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check...
May 09, 2017•48 min•Ep. 28
Hanneke has had a wild ride from working in the banking industry (let's just say it's not female friendly), to becoming a pilates instructor to finding her true passion as a career coach, helping women, particularly female entrepreneurism navigate through sometimes treacherous waters to find what they love to do. You can find her at http://hannekeantonelli.com. For more information about She Geeks Out and their upcoming events, please visit www.shegeeksout.com. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to ...
May 02, 2017•53 min•Ep. 27
JUGS stands for 'Just Us Gals', and is helmed by three friends who met via a book club. We talk to Cameron and Meredith to learn more about the origins of the JUGS blog, which has grown into a full-fledged community. We seriously geek out about books that we are reading, bringing everything back full circle. Remember to visit www.shegeeksout.com! Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and I...
Apr 25, 2017•42 min•Ep. 26
Sam Hammar, Director of Digital Engagement for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a dynamo! She has spoken at several SGO events and we just had to have her on our podcast so we could talk to her in greater detail. Anyone who's anyone in local city government has heard of Sam. We geek out about politics and the importance of getting involved locally and her work for the Commonwealth and as Commissioner for the City of Melrose's Commission on Women. Remember to visit www.shegeeksout.com! Visit...
Apr 18, 2017•58 min•Ep. 25
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Apr 11, 2017•48 min•Ep. 24
Maria Finkelemeier is the founder and director of a nonprofit called Kadence Arts, which serves as an umbrella for several exciting music projects. A percussionist, an entrepreneur, a fitness instructor, an artist and more-- Maria's got a ton going on! We chat about music, Fenway, percussion, the importance of community and collaboration, and more! You can learn more about Maria and her many projects here: http://www.mariafinkelmeier.com/. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all...
Apr 04, 2017•56 min•Ep. 23
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Mar 28, 2017•48 min•Ep. 22
Also, sidenote, we talk about Thinx, which has undergone some major scrutiny about its HR practices. Here's are two articles we recommend reading: https://www.fastcompany.com/3069057/thinxs-pr-nightmare-is-a-harsh-reminder-of-why-hr-still-matters. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course....
Mar 21, 2017•35 min•Ep. 21
Did you know that Quidditch isn't just something you watch in a Harry Potter movie? There are real life Quidditch teams and leagues and competitions! We had no idea either, at least not until we met Katie at one of our Inclusion Geeks events. Katie Stack has a long history with Quidditch, which we completely nerd out about. But that's not all-- Katie's also done some really amazing work in the areas of advocacy and development. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways yo...
Mar 14, 2017•41 min•Ep. 20
We sat down with Diane and Rica to take a second pass at our dressing boobs conversation. We then talked about the startup scene in Boston, got advice for upcoming entrepreneurs and then... politics! Diane spent some time working on the Clinton campaign talking with undecided voters and we hear her take on the current state of affairs. Make sure to check out www.shegeeksout.com! Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check ...
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 19
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Feb 28, 2017•42 min•Ep. 18
C.A. Webb is one of Boston's leading ladies. We talk to C.A. about her career journey and how she made it up the East Coast from Atlanta to Boston. Over the years she's been involved in projects such as reinventing NEVCA and starting Underscore VC as one of a handful of female VCs. For more episodes and other goodness, www.shegeeksout.com. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and Inclusio...
Feb 21, 2017•56 min•Ep. 17
Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.
Feb 14, 2017•32 min•Ep. 16
Dr. Rachele Pojednic is an assistant professor of nutrition at Simmons College, Flywheel instructor and a past SGO speaker. Her talk for our networking event in 2016 centered on #eatrealfood, which we dig into (pun possibly intended) further during our conversation. We geek out about fitness, nutrition, exercise, science and learning, and learn about the importance of taking your vitamins! For more about She Geeks Out, visit www.shegeeksout.com. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date ...
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 15
Felicia and Rachel sit down with Katie and Laura to talk about our new SGO offering: corporate diversity training. We reintroduce our amazing workshop designers and facilitators Katie Greenman and Laura Parrott, share what the training will look like, talk about what diversity and inclusion actually mean, and discuss some of the issues and context for this work. Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Gee...
Jan 31, 2017•31 min•Ep. 14
Tony, Director of Support at Localytics is our first male guest and is an incredible male ally. In truth, he's a human ally. He's all for creating and supporting a diverse culture at Localytics and doesn't shy away from sharing his experiences and knowledge with others. We joke that if we were looking for a job, we'd want Tony to be our boss. He shares some advice on how best to create and support a strong, diverse team. In Tony's spare time he has a wonderful newsletter called Diversity Hackers...
Jan 24, 2017•42 min•Ep. 13
