We have something really exciting in store today – our first ever guest! Ms. Tammy Buckner of Kansas City joins us today to talk about her company, WeCode KC, which has been putting on great programs for local children in the community since November 2019! She is not only a woman in the world of technology but also a woman of color in the world of technology, and she shares her fascinating story with us of how she got involved in it, having been fascinated by tech at a very young age getting into trouble for taking computers apart.

Growing up, Tammy didn't see many black women in technology, and she didn't really have anyone who helped her on her journey which is what prompted her to start her nonprofit – she wanted to fill that gap for the next generation. She discusses how WeCode KC got kickstarted, how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted it and how it resulted in a pivot, what longterm benefits the program has for its children, how Tammy has gone about hiring volunteers for the nonprofit and what the first couple of hired positions will be, how she has had to allocate funds running a nonprofit, and so much more!

We are so glad that Tammy was able to take the time to come on and give all of this helpful information about and her unique perspective on running a business. We really appreciate her time, and we hope that you enjoy listening to our interview with her! As always, we also appreciate you for tuning in and encourage you to reach out to us via the email address provided in the show notes if you have anything that you would like to share with us! We would really love to hear from you! Also be sure to reach out to WeCode KC if you'd like to donate money and/or volunteer! See you next episode!

 

Time Stamps

[0:28] – We learn that today's episode features a guest – Tammy Buckner of WeCode KC!

[1:54] – Tammy gives us some background information about herself like how she got into tech.

[4:21] – Tammy explains the idea behind her nonprofit.

[6:17] – Tammy addresses how she got started with her nonprofit.

[7:42] – Tammy further clarifies what it means to start a nonprofit.

[9:05] – Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic affected WeCode KC.

[10:39] – Learn more about what coding is and what WeCode KC's youth is learning.

[12:02] – Tammy explains what benefits the program has for the children and their futures.

[14:26] – Tammy defines what she means by urban core.

[15:23] – Tammy discloses where she gets the money to fund her nonprofit.

[16:52] – Tammy reveals what the first two paid positions will be for WeCode KC.

[18:01] – We discover how Tammy has hired her volunteers.

[20:46] – Karamel and Michele discuss bookkeeping.

[21:45] – Tammy tells us what drove the nonprofit.

[24:08] – Michele, Karamel, and Tammy talk about the importance of allocation.

[26:45] – Tammy reflects on what it's like having a board.

[29:38] – Tammy shares some of WeCode KC's success stories.

[32:25] – Discover how to donate to and volunteer for WeCode KC.

Resources

CEO Chronicles – Website

Email us: [email protected]

WeCode KC – Website

Donate to WeCode KC

Apply @ WeCodeKC

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