Digital Soulfood

For the third part of the Black Women in Tech series, I speak with Bäri Williams, COO of Bandwagon. We talk about Bay Area sports, and her love for Drake and Draymond Green. We go deep into equity and diversity in the Tech space. Holding companies accountable for the promises they made in 2020 and much more. 

In part 2 of Black Women in Tech series, I speak with Ariel Lopez, founder and CEO of Knac, a Tech hiring platform looking to disrupt the hiring process. Ariel has great experience as a recruiter in the Tech space, and breaks down the recruiting process, what it takes to win and how we can start claiming these high paying jobs for ourselves. We also share ideas on how we can point kids in the right direction to be successful in the Tech space.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of industries and companies to close or shift operations, with million of people out of work. The tech sector has been fairly resilient, and in some cases has flourished. This next series is going to highlight several Black women who have created a niche for themselves.  First up is Mekka Williams, an engineer who shares her thoughts on diversity, the roles Black women can pursue in tech companies, and what she's passionate about.

In the third part of our series on Finance during the pandemic, I sit down with business owner Jasmine Bankhead to discuss how she was able to take advantage of the CARES Act to support her companies. Jasmine gives advice on starting a business, why you should document everything, and what's contributing to her success. 

Naima Cochrane and Ihsan Scott come back on to have a deep conversation about the Election 2020 and why your vote counts, and the responsibility we have in our big age to make sure we hold each other accountable at the ballot box. We get into the reasons Ice Cube, Kanye, Diddy are part of the problem, and we break down why some Black men don't like to vote. We also solve the Nicole Brown/Ron Goldman murder case, and find out who Naima won't ever date. This and much more. Tune in!

In Part 2 of our series on Finance, I speak with Chris Foxx about the continued rise of the Stock Market during this pandemic. We discuss ways for individuals at various levels to maximize their financial potential, and identify different sites, individuals and apps you can get more information. Finally, we settle the debate that takes over Twitter every other day: LLC vs Birkin Bag vs 800 credit score or dinner with Jay-Z.

We have a new series focused on Finance, and on today’s show, we have Kelle Rozell. Kelle recently purchased a condo right before the pandemic, and wants to share how she was able to save up to buy her first property. Kelle also shares tips and ideas on how to grow your nest egg as we try to get to a post-COVID world.

Ihsan Scott and I hit the virtual barbershop to chop it up about several issues impacting Black people today. We discussed the importance of healthy diets and exercise through the pandemic, the impact of the NBA beyond the court, what's next after the protests, a proposal for police reform, and ways to jumpstart the economies in our communities. Finally, we talked about Chadwick Boseman's impact and inspiration.

In the final part of of the Pivot Series, I caught up to Jeff Johnson [@JeffJSays on all social platforms], and we talked about how he transitioned from IT consultant to content creator. Find out who he's interviewed on the red carpet, who's on his wishlist and how he keeps his quarantine fro so fluffy.

Many of us have started careers, and at some point decide to switch to a completely different field. How do we pivot? What are some of the decisions that go into making the change, and are we happy we did it? In Part Two of the Pivot Series, I speak with Maria Clifton, who pivoted from being an international basketball player to Wilhemina model and world famous DJ Ria.