2 L.I.T. Chicks (Leaders In Tech)

In this episode of Two L.I.T. Chicks, hosts Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye dive straight into the world of AI with special guests Dr. Geanie Asante, Amy Green, and Charles Wright.

We're talking AI and the mindset needed to implement AI into your organization, along with actionable insights that you won't want to miss.

Get ready to learn how AI can transform your work environment and what you can do to stay ahead.

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In this episode, Fern Johnson (Former CTO Vice President, PepsiCo) and Alicia Makaye (Air Force Veteran & Chief Outreach Officer at GXA) are joined by two powerful leaders, Detrick Garza-Propes and Juliet Odima, to explore the rapid pace of change in the tech industry and what it means to upskill and reskill.

The tech industry's appetite for skilled professionals continues to grow unabated.

As technology advances at a rapid pace, staying current is crucial.

Dietrick and Juliet share their insights on helping veterans, women, and youth transition into successful tech careers. This conversation is packed with stats, success stories, and the impact that DFW ATW and NPower programs are having on individuals seeking to break into tech or elevate their existing skills.

• The growing need for upskilling and reskilling in the tech industry.

"We believe that tech skills can be a powerful tool for economic mobility." — Detrick Garza-Propes

"From homelessness to then getting into her first career as an apprentice in a tech environment. To then becoming a data engineer." — Juliet Odima sharing a success story.

• DFW ATW website: dfwatw.org

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about creating opportunities and transforming lives through technology education and career development! For more information on these two powerhouse organizations helping to upskill and reskill in tech, reach out at:

• DFW ATW

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On this week's (video!) episode... Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye are joined by artist Patrick Hunter aka "Patcasso" to discuss the topic of STEM vs. STEAM. 

Happy Graduation season! In honor of all our grads, Dr. Alicia Makaye and Fern Johnson are dedicating this episode to those looking get their foot in the door of the tech world. From corporate tech to entrepreneurship, they discuss how to not only establish yourself from the start, but also how to move upwards and onwards throughout your career. 

Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye discuss the many challenges they face as Black women in the tech industry and what steps they've taken to navigate and overcome them. 

In honor of Women's History Month, Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye highlight some lesser known pioneers who've paved the way for women of the present and future. 

Dr. Alicia Makaye and Fern Johnson give an introduction and detail the purpose of the podcast (0:00). Dr. Makaye and Fern each provide their background and experience in the tech industry (1:09). Dr. Makaye and Fern discuss their journey into entrepreneurship, starting a business and learning on the Job (08:23). We end on partnerships and commitment to giving back (21:23).