Greetings Podcast Enthusiasts!

I think I've found a way to pass the post Thanksgiving holiday idle time buy nurturing my podcasting hobby. In this case, I'm auditioning for some short projects that won't eat up gobs of time that I can mow down quickly.

Check out this kids trivia audiobook project I've auditioned for. Let me know if you think I'll get the part!

Cheers,

Captain Caveman

**Image copyright Kiki Publications**

Greetings Listeners!

In January, the next cohort of the IT Leadership Academy, ITLA 29, gets underway! California state government has an IT Leadership Academy named ITLA.

The Information Technology Leadership Academy (ITLA) is a 17-week program for public sector IT professionals with a focus on developing the critical leadership skills needed by the state’s IT workforce.

Participants in the academy are selected from state and other public agencies and departments that work in information technology programs. Individuals with a vision for enterprise-wide thinking, strong potential for career advancement into executive or senior management positions, and experience carrying out their organization’s mission and vision are encouraged to apply.

ITLA is the State of California IT community's equivalent of Top Gun flight school. I went through the program in 2015-2016, and it really jumpstarted my career. 

I've prepared a virtual speech for this year's upcoming cohort. I'm looking forward to them listening to it!

Cheers,

Captain Caveman

**Minus the Marc Anthony Salsa Tracks***

Chart your course to the largest network of Latina women working across the technology sector! The Captain returns to the high seas with a fresh wave of Passion!

On this spicy episode of The Cave Boat, the Captain invites Cruz Nieto for a short, but informative 30-minute cruise (see what I did there?) to discuss Latinas in Tech, a multi-chapter professional networking organization founded by Latinas and for Latinas. It was a real treat to listen to the good work this important organization is doing to inspire the next generation of Latinas and highlight the need for the benefit of diversity in the workplace.

More about Cruz: Cruz Nieto is the Chief of the Project Management Office for the CA Environmental Protection Agency. She has more than 20 years experience in the public sector including multiple state departments. Her IT experience includes Chief Technology Officer for the Secretary of State and leading enterprise-wide projects from strategy development through implementation. Cruz also specializes in organizational change management with experience in communications, marketing and event planning. She graduated from Golden Gate University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, is a native of Sacramento and Chapter leader of the Latinas in Tech Sacramento Valley Chapter.

Worth a listen!

Freedom is an interesting term. The last few years it seems we may have lost sight of what it really means to be free. After all, this is still the land of the free and home of the brave. Accordingly, I put this perspective on the high seas for consumption. Our choice was unique to us, and believe me I recognize that there are many unique situations that warrant different choices. My job as Captain isn't to judge, shame or guilt anyone into thinking any particular way - I aim to deliver thought provoking content for listeners to enjoy. I'm glad we made the choice we did. Couldn't imagine the life we have otherwise.

To that end, Cheers!

Captain Caveman

Enjoy! Taking the radio voice for a spin. Let's see if it bears fruit!

Captain Caveman

Greetings Seagoers!

I'm BACK on the high seas! And I brought some LONG, but amazing content! In this exciting episode, I invited a friend from middle school aboard my now cobweb-free vessel for a welcome back chat. It's great to be back podcasting! This episode gets VERY vulnerable and we cover mental health, team sports, family and music. So much content - something for everyone!

John Cachero is a professional photographer and content creator.

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Turntable Time Machine

Greetings Listeners!

This is your Captain, Michael Cave

Remember me? You've probably been worried that my boat sank on the high seas after my last 4 passenger voyage (or podcast) titled, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" which featured 4 retired State of California Information Technology Executives including Terri Bennet, Dale Jablonsky, Joe Panora and Paul Benedetto. While we had fun on that voyage, NOPE, I've been busy with another venture, so the virtual cruise ship's been docked. Anyone want to help me scrape off all of the barnacles that have been accumulated?

I've actually ventured into the fun hobby of narrating audiobooks! After only a few auditions, I landed my first narration project, which involved roasting coffee for beginners. This was about 8,800 words to narrate, so not long.

From there, I took on narrating an African American Romance novel called A Boss Got Me. That one was fun, but it took a full week for the Philadelphia accent to wear off (evil grin)

My current project went into deep waters, and is a 70,000 narration project where I'm narrating an audiobook of meat recipes called the Traeger Grill Bible. It is my largest project and is taking a while. 

Rest assured I am not done podcasting and will be getting back on the high seas hosting guests after taking a short break once I'm done completing this project.

If you're interested in hopping aboard my virtual cruise ship for a chat. You likely know how to get a hold of me.

Greetings Meat Lovers!

I wanted to take a moment and share the introduction and 15 minute checkpoint that was approved for the audiobook I've been hired to narrate.

Enjoy!

Captain Caveman

Greetings Listener!

This was fun to narrate. Hope I get the narrator gig! Enjoy

Captain Caveman