Talking CTE: Career, Technology & Education

Talking CTE: Career, Technology & Education

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Talking CTE: Career, Technology & Education episodes

  • S2E3 A Black History Nugget of Knowledge: Life Goals, Innovation as a Black Female Author and Business Owner (featuring Bukola Somide)

    In this episode, we listen to the world of computer science wisdom from the black woman tech business owner, Bukola Somide who invents the 1st Computer Science Education doll. She shares the inside secrets of being in the computer science world as a black woman, mother and business owner. Bukola Somide is a Nigerian woman who has invented “Somi,” the very first Computer Science Interactive Doll. The goal of this 14-inch doll is to not only be fun to play with but educational as well. As Somide states, “My passion is to bring computer science awareness to underserved communities while deterring cyberbullying. I’m so excited for everyone to experience Somi, The Computer Science doll!” The Somi Computer Science Interactive Doll is made [for] people of all ages beginning from the age of three. Critics are already praising the doll as a “real educational, entertaining, and inspirational tool for young learners and keepsake to celebrate milestones for young adults” according to BlackNews.com. Somide has always been involved in technology. Her book, Somi, The Computer Scientist: Princess Can Code, was first published by Innovant Technologies L.L.C. Not to mention, she also published a computer science activity book for children and recently created a coding workshop for children that will soon become an affordable online mini-workshop.

    28 min
  • S2E1 Business Dreams: What's your motivation?

    During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Nic King like others were forced to stay home and that’s when he really felt the push to take the leap of faith and leave his corporate job after 12 years. Fast Forward 8 months later Nic has launched the first black owned cereal company and has dedicated the first box to uplifting his culture in a time where representation matters. Nic has made it clear he’s not interested in watering down the message for any monetary gain as he would simple put it “This one is for the culture”

    In this episode, we speak with Nic King the Connecticut Single Father and the first Black-owned cereal company the creator of Proud Puffs - a chocolate-flavored cereal formed in the shape of a fist. He will share his motivation and how he had this divine inspiration.

    22 min
  • Career Goals: 5 Ways to Overcome Pay Discrimination

    In this podcast episode, I will discuss this hard topic of pay discrimination and share 5 Ways to Overcome Pay Discrimination.

    Discrimination. Many of us are exposed to it every day, and the effects can be devastating. The gender pay gap devalues women and their work to only 78 cents on the dollar as compared to men. Wage discrimination, pay discrimination, compensation discrimination. They’re all different names but all hold the same illegal practices. Pay discrimination is the practice of paying people differently for the same or similar work because of race, sex (which includes gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability, or age. It’s illegal in the United States, but it still happens. You will get the question answered: How to W-I-N over the pay discrimination?  

    16 min
  • Business Dreams: How to stay focused? (ft. Caroline Esinam Adzogble)

    There’s no doubt about it, focus is a crucial skill in becoming successful and achieving your dreams; Without it, your productivity will be low and the progress you make towards any goals will be minimal. So it leaves the question, what are some excellent ways to stay focused on your dreams? To help us understand and focus, we lean on the amazing 28 year old CEO of an accredited University, Caroline Esinam Adzogble. She shares some insights that made her the successful business guru today.

    23 min
  • Failure to Disrupt. How is technology REALLY used in Education? (Ft. Justin Reich, Director of Teaching Systems Lab @ M.I.T.)

    Dr. Mitchell sits down with the inspirational educational leader from Massachusetts Institute of Technology as the director of the Teaching Systems Lab, Mr. Justin Reich to discuss his upcoming book release, Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education published through Harvard University Press. In addition, get the scope on his career adventures, what he's learned along the way, and give advice to other ambitious educators who want to change the unbalanced inequality of education. 

    30 min

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