STEMming in Stilettos with Dr. Toshia

Episode Summary
1) The art of storytelling is important to master especially in terms of interviewing. We need to know how to tell our own story with our own skills.

2) LinkedIn is a search engine. You have got to use your keywords. Use every bit of space that LinkedIn gives to tell your story. Even if you don't update your resume (and you should) please update your LinkedIn profile.

3) Interview! Interview! Never take yourself off the market. Take the call. Have the interview. 

4) She calls herself the Bully Coach because she makes sure that your skills, gifts, and talents are all documented and accounted for and she helps you through the process. She's someone you want in your corner.


Adriane Simpson Bio:

Adriane Simpson is the CEO and Founder of The LinkedIn Pros, a LinkedIn consulting and 6-figure coaching agency for small businesses and career professionals. Her strategic process has helped hundreds of professionals navigate the online barriers that prevent job seekers from moving forward in their careers and small businesses from gaining new leads and clients. With extensive experience in coaching clients to attain their personal and professional revenue goals, Adriane is eager to teach best practices on how to land your next best opportunity with an optimized LinkedIn Profile and clear strategic direction. Coaching and empowering clients to success is her superpower.

Website: https://thelinkedinpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianesimpson1913

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https://www.drtoshia.co

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Episode Main Points

1) She has always been into computer programming and Information Systems. 
2) She went to Law School because she got a bad grade in a Business Law class and thought "I'm not going to let this beat me." 
3) Her definition of what a cybercrime is is on point. Gotta listen in to get it. 
4) She calls herself a cyber defender. She wants to stop cyber crimes from happening and know how devastating they can be. She really wants us all to be safe online. 
5) She has worked hard in her career and believes that integrity can carry you a long way. Mentorship is important.
6) Don't get attached to titles. Your journey should coincide with who you are. You shouldn't have to turn yourself into a pretzel for a title.

Mary Chaney Bio:

Mary N. Chaney, Esq., CISSP, CIPP/US, has over 25 years of progressive experience within the fields of Law, Information Security, Privacy and Risk Management. She graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio with her B.S.B.A in Information Systems and received her J.D. degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. 

Ms. Chaney spent several years practicing law in Washington, DC focusing primarily on anti-trust and intellectual property rights infringement cases. She then transitioned to serve her country by becoming a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where she investigated cybercrime and served as their Information Systems Security Officer. 

Ms. Chaney obtained her Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2008 and her Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) certification in 2019. In her corporate career, she has held senior level information security roles with Comcast, Johnson & Johnson and GE Capital.

Voluntarily, Ms. Chaney is the Chairman and CEO of Minorities in Cybersecurity, Inc. which focuses on leadership and career development for minorities and women. Ms. Chaney also holds advisory board roles for the Cyber Law Consortium, Post University and ChickTECH. In each of her volunteer endeavors Ms. Chaney strives to improve the cyber security and privacy community by ensuring both students and professionals have the resources they need to excel in their careers.

Professionally, Ms. Chaney owns her own cyber security law practice, The Law Offices of Mary N. Chaney, P.L.L.C., The Cyber Security Law Firm of Texas, where she specializes in helping, the Board of Directors, CIO, CISO and General Counsel of any company, understand each other and to legally protect the enterprise from cyber security and privacy risk.

Website: https://www.mincybsec.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marynchaney

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Thriving Elements is a non-profit organization with a mission to create access and opportunities for underrepresented girls in STEM through mentoring. Our vision to is to develop and empower young women leaders in STEM to make a sustainable impact in their communities and inspire the next generation of women leaders. We offer a structured mentorship program and a bi-annual 'Leading Women in STEM' speaker series. While our primary focus is on high-quality STEM mentoring, we also provide opportunities for networking, job shadowing, and site visits so that our students can experience the day-to-day life of a professional working in a STEM-related field.

Our first mentorship program cycle was launched in 2016 at Foster High School, a King County school in Tukwila, WA. Ranked as one of the most diverse schools in the country and with 71% of students living in poverty, Thriving Elements' mentorship curriculum helps to fill Foster's leadership program gap. In March 2018 Thriving Elements expanded the program to Stadium and Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington. Our objective is to continue expanding the program locally to targeted Puget Sound area high schools in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. We will be doing a pilot launch in Uganda in 2020 and currently in discussions with Botswana and Switzerland.

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You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

https://www.drtoshia.co

STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A

Episode Summary

1) Janet had a love of math early. She took calculus and accounting classes in high school. 

2) She is absolutely fearless in her approach to anything that is given to her. Her approach is to be undaunted by the task but to be invigorated by the opportunity.

3) As a leader, she wants to be replaceable. This means that she has empowered her team so well, that they no longer need her. 

4)She is a firm believer in giving people the opportunity to make mistakes. Mistakes are where the magic happens. 

5) She is really big on providing mentorship opportunities for students of color in STEM. 


Janet Phan Bio:

Janet thrives in leading teams cross-functionally and cross-territory to implement lean process improvements, systems implementation, and drive implementation of executive-level initiatives for global Fortune 500 companies. Upon entering organizations and large projects, Janet has proven the ability to diligently assess and clearly communicate current challenges and propose changes to executives that have led to organizational improvements and successful technology program implementations. She's eternally grateful for mentors who have taken a chance on her by giving her the opportunities that she thought were beyond her capabilities. This led her to begin a nonprofit STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) mentoring program, Thriving Elements, creating access and opportunities for underrepresented girls in the same way her mentors did and continue to do for her.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janettphan

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You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

https://www.drtoshia.co

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Episode Summary:

1) Kanika Tolver is somebody you want on your side. She's smart and she wants to help you. 

2) Career Rehab isn't just a book. It is a way of life. This book was birthed from her personal journey and it can be used to heal yourself and give you good practical knowledge for when you are "on the market."

3) She had to re-invented herself. How many of us have heard this story? Who was she now after she had left a job. That's the big question for many of us. 

4) Good advice: You are going to have to network for your network!! True tea!! Get out there!

5)Utilize the job/career to leverage the dream!!! This one blew my mind!!!!


Kanika Tolver Bio:
She is a highly decorated information technology Federal Government professional, rebel entrepreneur, and Certified Professional Coach is a serial innovator who’s fueled by an extraordinary commitment to social change and helping others create their own “epic lives.” She is the CEO and Founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, DC. Career Rehab focuses on assisting career transformations for students, professionals, and retirees. Her company provides career coaching programs, events, webinars, and digital resources to help people reach their career goals.

She is the author of the acclaimed title, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. In Career Rehab, she helps readers strip away what’s holding them back to create the career of their dreams.

 As an in-demand coach, consultant, speaker, and thought leader who’s often tapped as an expert source for the media she has been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio, Yahoo, Glassdoor, Black Enterprise, Entrepreneur, the Washington Post, and in a variety of radio interviews and podcasts.

Website: https://kanikatolver.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Rehab/dp/1599186519/

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You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

https://www.drtoshia.co

STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A

Episode Main Points

1) She is a Nerd and proud of it. She had a love for chemistry early and it never left her. 
2) I love that she is unapologetic about her journey through community college and what her time there brought to her. She matured and got what she needed there before moving on to an HBCU.
3) She believes in mentoring and knows the importance of seeing others who look like you in the space that you want to move into. 
4)I love that she calls her friends her "Personal Board of Directors." They help to ground her, push her and tell her the truth. We all need one...a board of directors that is.
5) Be willing to tell your story. Your testimony can help somebody else.

Dr. Sabrina Collins Bio: 

Dr. Sibrina N. Collins is an inorganic chemist and STEM administrator. She began her college career at Highland Park Community College (Highland Park, Michigan), where she earned an associate of science degree in 1990. Dr. Collins later earned a B.A. in chemistry (cum laude) in 1994 from Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan). She earned her M.S. (1996) and Ph.D. (2000) both in the field of inorganic chemistry, from The Ohio State University under the direction of Professor Bruce Bursten. As a graduate student at OSU, she received significant training as a photochemist, where she used light to study chemical reactions and photochemically reactive molecules. She later completed a postdoctoral appointment at Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) with Professor Isiah Warner, where she focused on heart disease research.

Between 2003 and 2006, Dr. Collins was an assistant professor of chemistry at Claflin University, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Her research efforts at Claflin University focused on the crystal-engineering of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have many potential applications as electronic materials. Dr. Collins has also worked as a writer and editor for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington, DC. From May 2006 to May 2008, she served as the Director of Graduate Diversity Recruiting for the University of Washington (Seattle, WA).

Dr. Collins most recently served as the Director of Education at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, which is the leading cultural institution focused on the African American experience. In this new role, she focused on the science education and social studies programming for the Wright Museum. Dr. Collins is now the Executive Director of The Marburger STEM Center (MSC), housed on the campus of Lawrence Technological University. The Marburger STEM Center is the intellectual home of campus-wide STEM initiatives at LTU, which promotes inclusiveness, excellence, creativity and innovation.

Website: sabrinaspeaks.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sibrina-collins

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You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

https://www.drtoshia.co

STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A

Episode Main Points

1) Her father exposed her to STEM at an early age. Key takeaway for me is that early exposure works.
2) Her philosophy surrounding innovative entrepreneurship is golden. Innovation is where the money resides. We should be trying to monetize our innovations. 
3) She feel that the future is definitely STEM. 
4) She has been able to take her love of flying and technical knowledge and experience into the world of drones and sees that the sky and beyond is the limit.
5) Your journey is your journey. Own every piece of it. "What's in your heart will always catch you."
6) She has my favorite definition of STEM: solving a problem and doing it more efficiently. 

Bronwyn Morgan Bio: 

Bronwyn is a sUAS (drone) Part 107 certified pilot, and is the Founder of tech startup Xeo Air, an AI-based drones on demand platform for mission management that connects B2B clients in telecom, insurance, catastrophic response, oil and gas, energy, civil infrastructure with a crew of Part 107 pilots. In addition, she is Founder of Airversity Drone Academy + Consulting, a training school for both Part 107 prep and drone flight and private and public safety consulting. Bronwyn’s past includes being Head of Subkulture Innovation Lab, an innovation and advanced tech solutions firm focused on future proofing organizations by developing strategic business models and disruptive strategies, where she has developed upstream innovation strategies for Fortune 500 organizations and startups. Her clients include companies such as Delta Airlines and Airbus Aerial. Bronwyn is also the Founder of Black Women In STEAM, an organization dedicated to galvanizing the efforts of women in STEAM fields.

Website: http://www.xeoair.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynmorgan

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Episode Summary

Its been a week. I have things to say about it on this episode. I want everyone to remember that your experience IS your experience. Please don't believe those that would invalidate you and your experience. Also, for any allies out there, believe the story first and help with the next steps. Be a support and not a hindrance.

Also we all have some STEM SuperPowers:

1) Resilience
2) Bravery
3) Boldness
4)Compassion
5) Persistence
6) Authenticity

Which of these are your Super Power right now?

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You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

https://www.drtoshia.co

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Episode Summary

1) Feedback is so important in business and in life and its one of the things that gets overlooked in the hustle and bustle of the day.
2) We need people advocating for us at the K-12 level in policy and politics. There is much work to be done there to reverse the effects of racism and discrimination that STILL exist in the system.
3) Process is KING!! It defines your behavior; management's behavior. Its generally not a person, its the process.

Shermaine Perry Knight Bio

Shermaine Perry-Knights is the founder and chief learning officer at Innovation Consultants of DeKalb.  She is also a Senior Trainer and  Instructional Designer for Fulton County Government.  She is an engaging educator and workforce development coach with a passion for creating aha moments and learning solutions.

Shermaine is early in her talent development career and is viewed as a leader by peers and colleagues. She wears a strategic business partner hat, offering advice to executives for process improvement and employee development in her combined roles of instructional designer, project manager, senior trainer, teacher, and facilitator.

She has experience designing and delivering customized management and workforce development programs to classrooms ranging from 20 to 300 attendees. Shermaine has delivered content on topics including career pivots, employee experience, accountability, communicating across generations, leadership, project management, and conflict resolution. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shermaineperry
Shermaine Perry-Knights - Profile About Page (td.org)

Shermaine's Books
https://www.amazon.com/Books-Shermaine-Perry-Knights/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AShermaine+Perry-Knights

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You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

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Episode Summary

1) Even though she has a Master in Analytical Chemistry, she knew she didn't want to work in a lab. She became a consultant
2) Introverts are misunderstood. She likes to think of introversion as a science. Its about the energy, people energy that is.
3) Allies at work are important especially in STEM. They speak for you when you are not in the room. We need more of them.
4) We must be fully present for ourselves and that requires faith beyond measure.

Shola Kaye Bio
She is passionate about helping people share who they are and become their best selves. She is passionate about helping organizations create an atmosphere of belonging for their people and for those individuals, in turn, to have the skills needed to make their full contribution with powerful and effective communication.

When individuals have the confidence and tools to share their brilliance, amazing things happen. People are transformed into leaders. Teams and groups perform better. Everyone gains. She was often afraid to speak up at work.

Afraid to share her message in case it came out wrong or was rejected by her colleagues, clients and bosses. And that’s why she's so committed to helping people feel included and happy at work. No more delaying opportunities to speak in meetings or putting life and business on hold by withholding ideas, creations and opinions because of disengagement.

When people stifle themselves and fail to share their magnificence it can have so many negative results including stress, resentment and poor performance.

On the other hand, being encouraged to contribute can have a significant benefit in the workplace:

• We feel courageous and confident
• There’s more energy available to get things done – we’re not wasting it on covering up who we are
• Our example encourages others to speak up too
• Our stories help colleagues and clients to get to know, like and trust us
• Diversity in the workplace is promoted
• There’s greater potential for collaboration
• Fresh ideas lead to progress and innovation

Where to find Shola?

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholakaye/
Website: https://sholakaye.com/about/

Support the show

You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here:

https://www.drtoshia.co

STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9A