Ep. 172 - ENCORE: Founding a Tech Startup with Diane Bloodworth

Jess Carter, VP of Client Experience and Delivery Ops at Resultant, is a data-driven consulting leader with 10 years of experience in the industry and guess what, she can’t write code, not even a little bit. And yet, that hasn’t stopped her from thriving in tech.In this episode, Carter shares her journey from project manager to VP and provides advice on how to approach a tech career. She emphasizes understanding the client's needs and fulfilling the mission, regardless of technical expertise. Listen in for a deeper understanding of the importance of soft skills in the industry and other practical tips on succeeding in the tech world.Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

On this episode, our host Ellen Twomey discusses the importance of authenticity and courage in the workplace through the lens of her personal experiences. She also touches on the challenges of entering the tech workforce, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the value of continuously learning new skills. Tune in for these valuable insights and more!Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

So often, people will say, “I’m more of a people person. Tech isn’t for me.” But believe it or not, the people side of the tech industry is just as important as the techy side. In this episode, Erin Boomer, VP of Business Operations at NTT, explains why the stereotypical image of people spending their days with their fingers flying across keyboards is a pale representation of the opportunities tech can offer. And she would know. Erin has been in tech for the past decade and has had several people-facing roles that she’s loved. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the variety of job descriptions there are in tech and why women should confidently join the industry - it needs you!Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

“All of your thoughts are choices.” - Brooke CastilloThat simple but powerful quote can change your life if you’re ready to start getting intentional about what you’re thinking and why. Listen in to hear about The Model, a practice of cleaning out all of the thoughts and feelings crowding your brain and then deciding how you will react ahead of time. Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

Diane Bloodworth has driven multiple tech ventures across a variety of products. Join us as Diane shares her experience working and succeeding in tech and gives her advice to find your own success.  Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

How do you go from receptionist to Head of HR? What steps do you take to understand your financial goals and go achieve them? Kim Seals, Senior Partner at West Monroe and General Partner at The JumpFund has the answers to those questions and more on this episode. Listen in for expert advice on how to hire, grow, and lead an organization.Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

In the tech world, the name of the game is iteration. That applies to your portfolio as well. We encourage our students to get their portfolio’s to an MVP stage where they can share it and get feedback and then, you guessed it—iterate. Listen in for best practices for creating a portfolio that will help you get hired faster and for more money.Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

A major challenge in tech is the tendency to make problems too big—way too big. That can seem extremely daunting, but there is a simple solution, chunking. Breaking down roadblocks into manageable pieces and tackling them one at a time. This episode explains how to leverage chunking so you can nail down pesky problems when they pop up and get you on your way and on to mastery.Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

Tamara Lucas, Founder and CEO of My Panda, saw a need—busy people in need of a little assistance and an obvious solution—capable people looking for part-time work. Step by step, she combined the two. Listen in as she describes her winding path into the tech startup world and why not diving too deep into the technical portion of the business has allowed her to stay focused on her customers and their actual needs.Resources:Get more info about our upcoming eventsJoin our FREE Facebook Group

Have you ever found providing healthy meals for your family without sacrificing the precious time you want to spend with them to be a challenge? Well, so did this episode’s guest, Erica Tuggle. She decided to do something bold about it! She started a concierge home cook service for the everyday family.