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More Than Graphics Podcast
By Octane Design StudiosSociety & Culture
More Than Graphics Podcast episodes
- The Ongoing March For Women In Tech With Tech Pioneer Kimberly Bryant
The march continues through #womenshistorymonth for #womenintech with #Technology pioneer #KimberlyBryant. Kimberly is a Memphis, Tenn., native, and always thought of herself as a “nerdy girl.” She loved math and science at an early age and it drove her passion to pursue a STEM career.
Bryant was enticed by the early technology of microchips, personal computer and portable cell phones. She worked for numerous companies in the electrical, biotech and pharmaceutical fields such as Pfizer, Merck, Genentech and Novartis.
Once Kimberly founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing technology and computer programming education to African-American girls, Bryant was listed as one of the "25 Most Influential African-Americans In Technology" by Business Insider.
FOLLOW KIMBERLY:
https://linktr.ee/ascendventures
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mtgthepodcast.com
CLUBHOUSE
TWITTER
CO-HOSTS: @octanedesigns / @bougienursebabe / @getsillycreative
1 hr 4 min - March Bonus
This is the only theme that infers movement in our entire season 5 lineup and its MEANT to MOVE YOU! Join the Team MTG: Danielle / Cicely / Priscilla as they embark on highlighting women that exemplify marching to there own drum, and both discovering and claiming space in unknown territories for women in Tech and women creatives.
Our bonus guest is none other than Lynn “Elikqitie”! Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis is an author, speaker, podcast producer, ghostwriter, and content marketing specialist who works with speakers and service-based business owners using content marketing to establish their credibility online.
She is currently producing two podcasts: Travel Gluten Free, which assists people with Celiac disease, and those who are gluten-free because of medical reasons on how to eat out and safely travel. Her second podcast, the Marketeers Mastermind, serves our community of speakers and service-based business owners with marketing advice to create their digital marketing plan.Lynn is an avid ideator and writer who enjoys delivering quality content in which their readers will receive value. She writes between 2,000 and 8,000 words per day and is currently in the process of writing and publishing four books for 2023.Lynn currently splits her time between her home in Olympia, Washington, and her farm in McMinnville, Oregon - the latter of which lies in the middle of wine and hazelnut country!When she’s not writing, Lynn enjoys playing with their three dogs, snuggling with her two cats, traveling, painting, reading, meditation, studying Buddhism, outdoor activities, and flying with her pilot husband, Jeff, in their airplane.NOTES:- Ghost writing is when they have an idea for a book and need to finish it.
- Tips to finding a ghostwriter: Personalities have to click, Ask for a contract, what other services do they offer, You can use a ghostwriter at any point in the process.
- Advice for those into pivoting into Ghostwriting: Find a friend /colleague and write at cost. You have to love writing. Know how to talk to people. You can’t override them - take a ‘no’. Network a lot. Block out time for writing/ work.
- #1 don't take content and slap it into a book.
- Mind map/traditional outline: visualization of content/ideas, coming off from main ideas are the chapters, then write content that fits into openings.
- Magnets you can write on (Amazon) to put on white board (search: “magnetic wipe off marker labels”)
- Tips/tools for writing: Grammarly premium, write daily to become a better write, join a writing group (Daily Writer)
- www.Writeforyou.me - direct website for ghostwriting services
FOLLOW LYNN:
Marketeers Mastermind on Facebook
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mtgthepodcast.com
CLUBHOUSE
TWITTER
CO-HOSTS: @octanedesigns / @bougienursebabe / @getsillycreative
1 hr 2 min - Honor
In February we deep dive into discussion around our theme: honor. Whether you've listened to our content on Clubhouse or you're hearing this incredibly transparent convo with bilingual video and podcast producer Maribel Quezada-Smith, the concept of loving ourselves as women in the tech and creative industries runs much deeper than any 9a to 5p or our true reality; our 9a to 9p. Take notes on how we can learn from and uplift each other in the process to better honoring ourselves.
Maribel is a bilingual video and podcast producer, as well as a host and speaker, with over 16 years of expertise developing meaningful content.
Her TV credits include producing on shows for the Discovery family of networks, Netflix, Oxygen and A&E (among others). She's currently a Producer and Co-host of the popular Pulso podcast.
Maribel is the Co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators, an organization devoted to amplifying the voices and stories of people of color. She regularly shares her expertise on topics like this around global stages.
Today, she helps entrepreneurs, startups and growing brands build deeper connections with their ideal customers through meaningful video and audio content.
SHOW NOTES:
- Am I just doing things to honor other people or am I honoring myself? Why am I doing this and who is it for? MQS
- I’m just beginning to honor myself because I’m constantly honoring others - MQS
- This industry isn’t honoring me so I have to start honoring myself. - MQS
- When you spend your whole life living under the umbrella of what society has told you to be…how do you know what you want for yourself? - MQS
- It’s hard to accept yourself for who you are when you’ve been told your whole life you’re not good enough - MQS
- We honor ourselves differently as we age; what’s important shifts. - PA
- It’s ok to save those gifts for only us -MQS
- It’s not for the streets, its for home -CS
- I just wanted to be seen. To know I was there. To know that I existed. -MQS
- It’s so easy to rip somebody else’s idea and use them as your own. It matters when trying to make connections that go beyond the superficial - MQS
- The work we do in media resonates, stays around and has a real impact on other people. We need to be ethical and not performative - MQS
FOLLOW MARIBEL:
MaribelQS.com
@Maribel_QSFOLLOW MTG:
mtgthepodcast.com
CLUBHOUSE
TWITTER
CO-HOSTS: @octanedesigns / @bougienursebabe / @getsillycreative
56 min - Vision
Get ready 2023! Its time to be heard! It's time for us to be valued for what we bring to the table! We're coming at you with a full convo on VISION, right on time to kick off the year. Our first guest of 2023 is none other than Nuerodiversity specialist Alex Leech.
Alex Leech consults and coaches both parents and educators helping them to help and support their amazing neurodivergent kids to flourish & become who they are meant to be, and all that they can be.
Her vast knowledge in brain-science and mental health & wellness paired with her personal experience gives her a rich and unique perspective; this enables Alex to deliver a wide range of support and resources helping her clients to deepen their understanding of “the why” behind behaviours & challenges while providing tools and strategies which help to strengthen mindset & problem-solving skills in order to achieve the results that they are looking for, for their child and their family as a whole.Show Notes:- “Neurodiversity is all the differences coming together and really respecting what each individual brings to the table” - AL
- It’s time to be heard - AL
- “We all deserve to heard and see and just bc I do things different doesn’t me less than.” -AL
- Work life balance (Illustration - venn diagram: work, family, self) — blend not separate, holistic view
- “You have to pick a place to start.” - AL
- Audio Slide Board (Illustration - PA system/sound board) - Understanding the spectrum of neurodiversity
- If we know better, we should be doing better - AL
- Parents are some impactful and we don’t realize it - AL
- “How we speak to our children is what develops the inner voice in their head. I want to make sure we work together so it’s changing the conversation.” - AL
- “Compaire and despair” is so detrimental. It can lead to negativity, giving up and victim mode. Nothing needs to be fixed. Understanding of expectations is key. - AL
- Problem vs challenge, normal vs natural can lead to better communication and healing - AL
- “In the workplace- You have to hold space for everybody to come to the table with their ideas in order to create something” - AL
- Neurodiversity is not just about people with Autism, ADHD - it is the beautiful thing that makes us all different, but all the same - AL
- The vision is to get people talking. - AL
- Even when we check in with ourselves, we have to keep judgement out - AL
- It’s important to have empathy and holding space for those that need different ways of learning, interacting, working etc - AL
- Collaborative mindsets and collaborative spaces get the best out of everybody - AL
- If you’re not collaborating, you’re isolating - AL
Follow Alex:
www.alexleech.ca
www.linkedin.com/in/alex-leech/www.facebook.com/alexleechconsultingFollow MTG:
www.mtgthepodcast.com
www.facebook.com/mtgthepodcast
www.twitter.com/mtgthepodcast1
1 hr 14 min - Season 5 TrailerWe're back! And we've brought some friends to kick off our FIFTH SEASON of the More Than Graphics Podcast.... like... a bonus co-host?!!! That's right our own follower and dear friend award winning entrepreneur Priscilla Aguila is officially joining the MTG crew! Season 5 brings ALL NEW people, ALL NEW themes to unpack and amazing guests that are keeping it real for women in tech and women creatives. Ready for some kick ass empowerment? How about some true fire testimonials from others that have survived, pivoted and thrived in tech and creative industries? We're THAT tribe! Let's gooooo!LET'S STAY CONNECTED:mtgthepodcast.comfacebook.com/mtgthepodcasthttps://www.clubhouse.com/club/mtg-more-than-graphics-podcastInstagram.com/octanedesigns6 min
- Achievement Bonus
We end the year with two amazing conversations on achievement and we are celebrating them both! Our final guest of 2022 is Kentucky Blogger and influencer Caitie Lamb of Life with Caitie.
Caitie with Life With Caitie is a writer, content creator, and model based here in Central Kentucky. She loves blogging, and sharing all things Kentucky including fun things to do, and sharing small and local businesses with others. She is also a student at Midway University working on her second degree, BA's in Science of Mass Media Communication with an emphasis on Writing, and a Minor in Psychology.
FOLLOW CAITIE:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifewithcaitie
Website/Blog: Lifewithcaitie.com42 min - Achievement
Welcome to the #Morethangraphics #podcast! This months discussion is wrapping up the year with ACHIEVEMENT. We all process this differently and we're grateful to unpack it with fellow podcaster and STEM Coach Casey Bertelsman who's recent achievements are truly inspiring! After starting a pandemic hobby podcast called She Sparks Tech, Casey Bertelsman was opened up to a whole world of entrepreneurship. Casey spent 18 months exploring entrepreneurship and building her own business so she could leave her career as an electrical engineer. She went from managing million dollar projects to running a 6-figure business as an online business manager and fractional COO. Now she works with high-achieving, professional womxn who are ready to scale their businesses and increase their revenue doing work that has allowed her to fall in love with what she does again.
FOLLOW CASEY:
https://linktr.ee/caseybertelsma
https://instagram.com/casey.bertelsman
https://instagram.com/shesparkstech
FOLLOW MTG:
www.mtgthepodcast.com
www.twitter.com/mtgthepodcast1
www.instagram.com/octanedesigns
www.instagram.com/bougienursebabe
54 min - Gratitude Bonus
What's gratitude look like in everyday living? How can you better practice gratitude? Co-host Danielle was surprised by the podcast takeover of her own executive staff of Octane Design Studios for a bonus episode of November's theme of gratitude! Did you know? Octane Design Studios is a 13 year old branding and digital marketing company that recently embarked on podcast production services the past 4 years. Hear these gems directly from them as Danielle learns more about the women behind the staff that leads her company's ship.
Follow the Ladies:
www.instagram.com/condesaok
https://www.instagram.com/late_notsorry
Follow The Team:
www.instagram.com/octanedesigns
www.facebook.com/octanedesigns
www.twitter.com/octanedeisgns
42 min - Gratitude
Danielle and Cicely return from a needed Autumn break to dive head first into November's seasonal theme of GRATITUDE. This specific topic covers the intersections of finding gratitude in difficult moments from our Clubhouse weekly episodes. We didn't hold back on the transparency and encourage our listeners to find their own truth & strength in it.
Like what you hear? Follow us online at mtgthepodcast.com and interact with us on socials with feedback from our podcast episodes!
www.instagram.com/octandesigns
www.instagram.com/bougienursebabe
www.facebook.com/mtgthepodcast
www.twitter.com/mtgthepodcast1
46 min - Hesitate
This months topic is HESITATE and in the episode we are NOT hesitating about discussing disparities in medicine for people of color. Our guest Dr. Fenwa Milhouse gives a glimpse for many of us the daily hurdles she experiences as a Black Woman urologist and demystifying the convo around, you guessed it... pee.
Dr Fenwa Milhouse is a fellowship-trained, board certified urologist. Originally born in Nigeria, her family immigrated to the US when she was a young child. She grew up in Texas and ended up at the University of Texas at Houston for medical school. After hearing a lecture about urology given by an African American woman urologist, she found her calling. She trained at the University of Chicago for urology residency. Thereafter, she completed her fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
She is a wife and mother of 3. She is passionate about introducing the public to the world of urology, mentoring underrepresented minorities, and diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.FOLLOW DR. MILHOUSE:
Www.yourfavoriteurologist.com
www.facebook.com/drmilhousewww.instagram.com/drmilhousewww.tiktok.com/yourfavoriteurologisthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEyLre9xoD6Ltxaw-97p-AFOLLOW MTG:
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www.twitter.com/mtgthepodcast1
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www.instagram.com/bougienursebabe
52 min
About More Than Graphics Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Looking for a tribe with a vibe? More Than Graphics podcast is a virtual safe space for minorities in the tech and creative industries. Tune in as three women of color Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla put it all on the table, sharing authentic life truths from an array of women (and men) in search of their tribe.
Produced by Octane Design Studios.
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