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SFTC Special Edition Series Intro to the “Inside Scoop to Flying the Coop”
The Lady Tech Charmers (LTC) partnered with non-profit organization She Flew The Coop (SFTC) on a special edition podcast series called the "Inside Scoop to Flying the Coop". The goal She Flew the Coop and this special edition series is to help women "wake the flock...
Discover Your Truth | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula, Caitlin and Sharon share their growth during the nearly TWO YEARS of recording this 12 episode podcast series. They explain why it took them so long and how they persevered. Hear what they’ve accomplished since the first episode and how...
Embrace Transformation | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula, Caitlin and Sharon discuss different times in their lives where they had to shed old beliefs and lifestyles to embrace growth and change on the journey to new beginnings. Discover what transformation looks and feels like. This is a...
Keep the Faith | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Paula shares one-on-one with Sarah on how faith got her through her husband’s sudden death and how she has relied on her Christian faith to accomplish her podcasting dreams. She also shares her tips on having faith in everyday life. This is a women's...
Find Your Freedom | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah and Caitlin discuss what Freedom means and summarize it to mean - knowing your boundaries, understanding your triggers and finding ways of keeping your energy optimized. This is a women's empowerment special edition podcast series called the...
Open Yourself to Serendipity | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah and Sharon talk one-on-one about Sharon’s journey into entrepreneurship and how she’s been able to stay open to serendipitous moments despite being a “Type A” planner. This is a women's empowerment special edition podcast series called the...
Build Courage | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula and Caitlin discuss why courage isn’t the absence of fear and how doing things afraid can be so rewarding and fulfilling. This is a women's empowerment special edition podcast series called the "Inside Scoop to Flying the Coop". Powered...
Make Sacrifices | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula, Caitlin and Sharon discuss how they’ve had to make sacrifices to start projects and why you must make temporary sacrifices to achieve long-term goals. This is a women's empowerment special edition podcast series called the "Inside Scoop...
Take the Leap | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula, Sharon and Caitlin discuss the moments they’ve taken leaps in their life and how leaps can look big or small. Hear how small leaps help propel you towards taking the bigger leaps of accomplishing your goals. This is a women's empowerment...
Make Plans to Achieve Your Dreams | Women’s Empowerment
After months of being on a podcast hiatus, Sarah, Paula, Sharon and Caitlin reunite to discuss why making a plan and sticking to it is important to achieving your dreams. This is a women's empowerment special edition podcast series called the "Inside Scoop to Flying...
Explore Your Options | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula, Caitlin and Sharon discuss why it’s important to “test drive” your dreams before you actually take the big leap. Hear why exploring your options can help determine your direction. [spp-player optin="off" ctabuttons="on" poweredby="off"...
Find Your Stillness | Women’s Empowerment
In this episode, Sarah, Paula, Caitlin and Sharon, discuss the concept of stillness and what it means. They share how stillness has shown up in their lives and why it’s important to take a “pause” to get clear on what you truly...
Acknowledge the Stirring | Women’s Empowerment
In the first episode of this podcast series, special guest and founder of She Flew the Coop Sarah Colon-Harris turns the tables on LTC co-hosts Paula Okonneh, Dr. Sharon Jones, and Caitlin Sellers Castevens. These women discuss what "the stirring" looks like in...
#66 Kate Erickson – Life As a Digital Nomad
Kate Erickson is the integrator at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. She is also the host of the podcast Kate's Take and co-author of The Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50...
#65 PROPEL your Career – Be Resourceful & Rebranding
Caroleen Burroughs, before landing at Microsoft as a relationship manager, has had a diverse career. Starting off in engineering she later pivoted to banking before landing in tech. A mother, avid reader, and daughter of Vietnamese immigrant, Caroleen is a dynamic...
#64 Productivity Tools
Our guest Fran Jeanes left London, England for Charlotte, North Carolina where she started her journey as a business owner. After 20 plus years as a marketer and entrepreneur she shares some productivity tips that she has used for herself and her clients during her...
#63 Raising Smart Girls and Demystifying STEM
Abi Olukeye is described as an innovative and strategic thinker; passionate about customer-focused solutions. Abi is building a platform to increase the number of positive experiences young girls have with STEM early in their learning journey.
#62 AppCleanse
We were thrilled to be part of Podfest 2019 in Orlando! When we downloaded the Podfest app that lead us to think about the apps on our phones . We singled out our favorite apps and our not so fave ones. What are yours?
#61 Reflections on Podfest 2019
We were thrilled to be part of Podfest 2019 in Orlando! We met people like John Lee Dumas, Pat Flynn, Kate Erickson... It was an excellent learning experience. Some of the take aways were that Apple podcasts downloads account for nearly 80% of all downloads. We also...
#60 Building a Tech Ecosystem with Sherrell Dorsey
This week we have the opportunity to chat with superstar, Sherrell Dorsey on her journey as a women in tech and how she has build an tech ecosystem that leverages talents from all disciplines. She brings knowledge, advice and passion!
#59 Shift your Mindset: Breakthrough to Your Authentic You
Helping women move from career to calling and from fear into faith to achieve meaningful success and true joy on their terms is Natasha Hemmingway's passion. This week, LTC has the privilege of speaking with Natasha and how her strength and resilience was fueled...
#58 Growing as an Entrepreneur
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Fabi Preslar - the chief Sparkler of Spark Publications, a national, award-winning, custom design firm specializing in niche magazines and independently published books. Her firm’s publications enhance credibility and...
#57 Tech Trends for 2019
The hosts on the Lady Tech Charmers talk about the Internet Of Things or IOT, Videos and Podcasting. We discussed - How by being connected through IOT, the connectivity drives data. Understanding that this data is part of that connectivity which can...
#56 Maximizing Transferable Skills to Create Your Ideal Career
Odette Toppin is a veteran who has found her niche as women in engineering and tech. She has served in the banking industry, as an air traffic controller all over the world, and now as entrepreneur. Her story is truly inspirational and you will learn how she leveraged...
#55 Shifting Your Mindset to Pursue your Dreams
This week we sit in awe of Memory Munetsi and her amazing journey from her home country to the US to pursue her dreams of education. She embodies all that makes us strong as women and has created an incredible career through grit, learning, and embracing...
#54 Empowering Students to Find their Paths to Success through STEAM
We continue our STEM education series with a chat with Laurie Carey as we explore more about how we can change the conversation around transforming education. Laurie explains how we can disrupt education to make systematic change and include technology as a tool and a...
#53 Magnet School Showcase: Northridge Middle
On episode #52 we chatted with Amanda Childress about what is a magnet school and the mission behind magnet school options. This week we wanted to showcase one of the STEM/Computer Science schools that is incorporating the concept throughout disciplines. Listen as...
#52 Innovations in Education: The Magnet School Programs of Today
As we continue to elevate our conversation around computer science education, this week we have the privilege of speaking with Amanda Childress, Magnet School Coordinator for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. We chat and discover what really is a magnet school and what...
#51 Top Programming Languages
Are you overwhelmed by the thought of learning a programming language? We chat about the concept of programming and how to begin to wrap your head around the idea! Check out our roundtable discussion on why to learn a programming language and steps to start your...
#50 Lady Tech Charmers 50th episode
Well we made it! It has been a fun, hard, and exhilarating journey as the hosts of Lady Tech Charmers. We have been through weddings, loss of a spouse, new jobs, moves, and fail forward in the world of podcasting. But we have stayed together and continue to love what...
#49 Diversity in the Workplace
The hosts of Lady Tech Charmers discuss how diversity in the workplace are an influence in tech. How we diversity will influence innovation.
#48 Lending Tree Women in Tech Chat
In this episode we chat candidly with several of the women from Lending Tree. We learn more about the company and their personal journeys as women in tech and the power of a company that supports continued learning.
#47 What is Design Thinking?
What is Design Thinking and how is it becoming a part of tech culture? How can you as a techie implement in your everyday work?
#46 What is your Chronotype?
Do you ever feel that your schedule is a bit off-kilter from the rest of the world? Well, you’re not alone. On this episode of Lady Tech Charmers, we take a note from our friends at My Biz Bestie and dive into the book The Power of When and it was written by sleep...
#45 Gearing Girls Up for Tech
How two young women in tech are giving back and preparing the younger generation to be true technologists. Talazia Moore and Lauren Cook join us to discuss their work in creating a summer camp called Gidget Girls for middle school girls to learn to code!
#44 Roundtable Data Privacy and Impact
Listen as we dig into the new privacy polices and how you can be more educated on the new privacy laws.
#43 Podcast Movement Day 3: How to Naviagate an Industry Conference
We are live from Podcast Movement for Day 3! We dig into our thoughts and tips on how to navigate a large industry conference. Our experience at Podcast Movement has been amazing and we have learned some great ideas on navigating a conference for maximum use of your...
#42 5 Techie Takeaways from Podcast Movement Day #2
We continue our discussion on our journey thought the Podcast Movement conference and chat about our 5 techie takeaways that we have learned in the two days of the conference.
#41 | Creativity, Consistency, and Reflections from Podcast Movement Day 1
We are so excited to be a part of our first Podcast Movement experience here in Philadelphia. Our first day was filled with learning, creativity, networking and seeing our place in the podcast community. We have been humbled by the connections and the welcoming...
#40 | Leading Our GenHeration One Young Lady at a Time
Today we are talking with Katlyn Grasso the founder and CEO of GenHERation. GenHERation is a network where young women and companies connect through a digital platform and national events. They are the go-to source for inspiration and access for high school and...
#39 | 23 and Trailblazing
The Lady Tech Charmers talk with Jocelyn Keung a developer, community organizer, and gender equity advocate. Jocelyn is the founder of Fleurix, a women's technology conference that will debut in Spring 2019.
#38 | What is Growth Driven Design?
How do we create our brand in all the noise? Is there an application that you don’t approach because you are not sure exactly what to do? In this episode we focus on one method, Growth Driven Design. Growth-Driven Design is an investment that produces reliable...
#37 | Tech #LikeaBoss
Find your inter Tech Boss and start conquering tech one step at at time. Special guest host, Carly Gardner joins us to chat all things tech and how to find your inner tech boss!
#36 | Mastering Proper Handwriting in the Digital Age with Fundanoodle CEO April Whitlock
April Whitlock is CEO of Fundanoodle and the mom of three girls ranging from 7 to 15 years old. This age span gives her a unique position on the cultural shifts in technology and convenience that are negatively impacting today’s early learners. Her mission is to...
#35 | Leveraging Technology to Grow a Small Business
The goal of our show is to dig into how Leigh Aberle has launched her business and how she is leveraging technology to grow and scale. Leigh Aberle is the CEO and Founder of Family First Travel Nannies Having been a professional caregiver in the past, Leigh believes...
#34 | Live from the Charlotte Student Entrepreneur Summit
Our episode this week is LIVE from the Charlotte Student Entrepreneur Summit, organized by our very own Caitlin Sellers Castevens. We chat with one of the presenters from Dupp & Swat, Davita Galloway.
#30 Interviews with Winget Park STEM Elementary Students
We interview students at Winget Park STEM Elementary in this special episode. We chat with several Winget Park Elementary STEM students on their STEM night and how STEM is a part of their education. We hope you enjoy listening to these precious children.
#33 | Mentor + Mentee Leadership in Action
In this episode we talk about a topic we recently discussed at a Carolina Women in Tech meetup around mentorship with our special guest host, Carly Gardner. When talking with the members of this organization, a number of women discussed the needs, desires, and...
#32 | Protect Your Brand with Ticora Davis
Today we have a special edition with our partners Carolina Women In Tech. I want to introduce to you interviewer and Carolina Women In Tech Organizer as well as co-founder of Arya Creative, Carly Gardner talking with business owner and lawyer Ticora Davis.
#31 | Tech Tools for Lady Techies
The co-hosts of Lady Tech Charmers share some of their top tech tips! Listen for tips on screen recording, tech content for your kids, creating a podcast, and understanding how keywords can increase your marketability.
#30 | **Special Episode** Interviews with Winget Park STEM Elementary Students
Today we have a special episode! We chat with several Winget Park Elementary STEM students on their STEM night and how STEM is a part of their education. We hope you enjoy listening to these precious children!
#29 | Being a Non Technical Woman in Tech
[spp-player] We explore what it is like Being a Non Technical Woman in Tech. Today we are chatting with the owner of United Transcription- Keirsten Huth. [spp-transcript] [spp-timestamp time="6:11"] Is there a difference when working with female technologist...
#28 | Personal Finance and Business Success
The show today will focus on how Bernadette Maulion was able to use personal finance to create successful businesses. Today we are chatting with the owner of Dressed Charlotte and Bernadette Joy Consulting. Her passion in personal finance came from her stupidity in...
#27 | Finding your Style in Tech
Today we focus on finding your Style in Tech and how Women in Tech can make a statement through their professional and executive presence. Our guest LaShanda Millner-Murphy is the owner of LaShandaM3. LaShanda Millner-Murphy excels at image building. She has helped...
#26 | Self Care for Women in Tech
Today we are focusing on Self care for women in Tech and women who have a sedentary work life. We have the privilege of having the owner of Integrative Bodywork, Sandra Weber as our guest. Sandra is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist specializing in structural...
# 25 | Mastering Your Brand through Writing
The show today will focus on mastering your brand through writing, creativity, and strategy . Our guest, Meg Seitz is the Founder and Managing Creative Partner of Toth shop, an agency with one goal: Elevate your brand’s content through powerful writing, creativity,...
#24 | Success of a Female Startup
In this episode we discuss the success of a Female Startup business and how LaPronda Spann turned her passion into a business. LaPronda is the Chief Visionary Architect of Lain Consulting LLC, an award-winning consulting firm specializing in diversity certification...
#23 | Navigating in a Male Dominated Field
Today we are chatting with Tammy Tufty. The show today will focus on being a career woman in a male dominated field and balancing work and family life. Tammy Tufty is a Brand and Marketing Strategist who partners with CEOs, executives and entrepreneurs to...
# 22 | Life as a Female Software Engineer
Today we are talking Lauren Frazier. The goal of our show today is to talk about what it means to be a female software engineer in the tech industry. Lauren Frazier received her Bachelor's & Master's degrees in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania...
# 21 | Just Perfect- Advocating for Girls
Today we are talking with Kimberly Mohns Roberts. Kimberly is an entrepreneur, mom, author and an advocate for girls. Kimberly's works are focused on building children’s self-esteem and self-worth. Her book, Just Perfect, seeks to help young girls...
# 20 | Tech and Learning
Today we are talking with Aru Anavaker. Aru is a Tech Enthusiast, Co-Founder of Botsplash and the Promoter of Mawe [MOW] app - Make Learning WOW! She believes in Tech and Learning. The goal of our show today is to explore and Incorporating Technology and...
#19 | Computer Science Education
Today we are talking with Lauren Cook and Gabby Roseboro, both young women in the Computer Science field. Lauren Cook is currently a Computer Science major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Gabby Roseboro is a Project Manager for a risk...
#18 | Our Reflections on Podcasting
This episode is about setting our intentions for 2018 and our reflections on podcasting. We talk about what we would like to accomplish as hosts in our personal lives, our business and for this podcast . We hope to hear from our listeners and our guests...
#17 | Demystifying What it Means to be a Woman in Tech – Rachel Safren
Today we are talking with Rachel Safren. Rachel is a strategic driver and entrepreneur that places an emphasis on design thinking. She has initiated and continues to be involved in numerous projects throughout Charlotte. Rachel is a client business manager...
#16 | How to Market Yourself in Recruitment with Melinda DeJong
Melinda DeJong , General Manager at the Ettain Group Charlotte is our guest today. She talks about how women can market themselves through recruitment. The goal of the show is to see how as women we leverage our talents effectively, market ourselves efficiently and...
#15 | The Power of Social Media in Tech Companies and Society
Today we are talking with Leslie Drate. Leslie manages the U.S. consumer social media program for printers and ink at HP. At HP, Leslie has multiplied the value of multi-million dollar digital spends through hyper-targeted data. Today's goal is to talk about the...
#14 Using School Choice to Fuel the Future with Walter Hall
Today we are talking with Walter Hall, Magnet Programs Specialist with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Walter began his teaching career as an elementary STEM educator in Charlotte, North Carolina. He led a project to transform a PreK - 5 Elementary school into a K-8...
#13 | Sherrills Ford Teachers and How integrating Coding Helps
Today we are talking with the 3rd grade team of Sherrills Ford Elementary in Catawba County- Rachel Pomainville, Brittany Burgin, and Jordan Edwards. The goal of our show is to talk about how the integration of technology helps students learning 21st century learning...
#12 | Preparing the Tech Pipeline in our Rural Areas
[spp-tweet tweet="Technology has to be integrated into schools and can’t be in isolation"] Today we are talking with Lathan Fowler, the Principal of Sherrills Ford Elementary in Catawba County and Donna Rudisill, Instructional Technology Facilitator in Catawba County....
#11 | Demi Olivieri A Sneak Peek at your USC Senior
Demi Olivieri is a 22 year old senior attending the University of South Carolina. She graduates this December 2017 with a degree in Business Marketing and a minor in Retail. A fun fact about Demi is that she’s a huge cat lover and has a serious sweet tooth! She...
#10 | The Best Job Search Tips You Will Hear This Year From Rebecca Barnes
If you are a woman in tech looking to hire ideal employees or you are a woman or girl looking for a job in the tech space , Rebecca Barnes-Hogg is the person to listen to. Rebecca is a serial connector of small businesses with their ideal employees. In 2010, she...
#9 – The Importance of Girls learning Technology with Ken Adelglass
It is important that young girls learn technology and just as important that their parents learn alongside with them. Listen to how Ken Adelglass of Waxhaw Kid Coders has done just that .
#8 | Making The Shift From Corporate to Small Business Owner with Carly Gardner
Today we are talking about making the shift from corporate to small business owner with Carly Gardner founder of Arya Creative, a web design firm in Charlotte NC. Now a woman in tech, Carly started her career by building brands of clothing through product development...
#7 | Establishing Your Rates and Services with Jacqueline Twille
Jacqueline Twille joins Caitlin Sellers , Paula Okonneh and Dr Sharon Jones in this episode to discuss how to use your unique skills and talents to set you apart from other job seekers while at the negotiation table . Jacqueline V. Twillie is a thought leader on...
#6 | Networking as a Female with Betsy Idilbi
Betsy Idilbi joins Caitlin Sellers , Paula Okonneh and Dr Sharon Jones in a round table discussion on " Networking As a Female" . Some things discussed were : Always follow up Ask for introductions When meeting someone new, ask if they know anyone else interested in...
#5 | Understanding Your Value and Your Worth with Jillian Klingberg
Joining us today is Jillian Klingberg , Chief Marketing Officer at Dottie Rose Consulting. Jillian Klingberg small business consultant, helping making your business life easier
#4 | Vision & Goal Setting with Sarah Batista
Today our spotlight is on Sarah Batista a female goal getter, entrepreneur and community builder. This conversation is all about the power of vision and goal setting, the purpose of community and how she built it, and a little on how she made the jump from corporate...
#3 | Articulating Your Story & Elevator Pitch
[spp-transcript]In this episode, we talk about the different methods of delivering your elevator pitch and networking as women in tech . Some of the things we discussed were: Knowing your 30 second elevator pitch/story Following communities with similar interests to...
Maximize Your Talents and Find Your Why
Check out this quick video for some short tips on how to find your talents and help direct your thoughts on your career!
Episode 2- Finding Your Why | Roundtable Discussion with Betsy Idilbi
In this episode on ”Finding your Why and Understanding your purpose“, Caitlin Sellers , Paula Okonneh and Dr Sharon Jones have a round table discussion with their guest Betsy Idilbi on how and why they got into technology. This episode is sponsored by Tech Talent...
#1 | Intro to Lady Tech Charmers
[spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/ladytechcharmers/Intro_to_Lady_Tech_Charmers.mp3?dest-id=522569"] In this episode you get to meet the lady techies: Caitlin Sellers, Paula Okonneh and Dr. Sharon Jones. Listen to their stories on how they got into the tech...
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