In this Black-Liberation.Tech episode, we kick off Lesson D1.1—A Conversation for the Future—with a series of stories about women across product, UX, marketing, grassroots organizing, and software engineering. Together we unpack the everyday digital literacies that move projects forward: adapting to new tools, trying boldly, and implementing what you learn. You’ll hear how “publish-pivot-analyze” becomes a practical loop for blogs, campaigns, and apps; why code + creation fuels agency; and how research + leverage open doors for girls and their mothers. Bring a notebook—there are prompts you can act on today, and we’ll continue the lesson in Part 2.

Show notes

What we cover

• The mindset: adapt → try → implement
• The loop: publish → pivot → analyze for content and campaigns
• Code & creation as tools for voice, brand, and community
• Research & leverage: finding info, people, and platforms that lift you

Real-world tools mentioned

• Publishing & web: WordPress, YouTube
• Analytics: Google Analytics / platform insights
• Design & content: Canva, Adobe Express
• Coding & prototyping: Scratch, freeCodeCamp, Codecademy, Repl.it, Glitch
• UX & collaboration: UserTesting, Maze, Mural

Try-it-today mini-actions

1. Publish one piece (micro-blog, Reel, or post) on a topic you care about.
2. Pivot once: change format, timing, or platform.
3. Analyze one metric (views, retention, click-through) and write a 2-sentence takeaway.
4. mplement one improvement in your next post.

Who this is for: Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women and girls (and moms) building digital confidence for school, work, and entrepreneurship.

Reflective questions for listeners

1. Where in your current project do you need to adapt—a tool, a workflow, or your timeline?
2. What is one safe, small experiment you can run this week (format, platform, or audience)?
3. When have you implemented something you learned online and seen a result? What removed friction?
4. If you applied publish → pivot → analyze to your next two posts, what would you measure and why?
5. Which creation tool (Canva, WordPress, Replit, etc.) best matches your next milestone, and what will you ship with it?
6. List three research moves (keywords, people, organizations) that could unlock your goal this month.
7. Who can you leverage (mentor, peer, or community) to test your idea and give feedback within 7 days?