Diverse Voices Episodes

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In today's latest episode of The TechTual Talk, Host HD & Cybershortieee interview Equasha, a cloud security engineer and founder of Tech E Consulting. In this unfiltered conversation, the Air Force veteran exposes the reality of breaking into cloud tech, calling out the massive lie that a basic certification guarantees an immediate six-figure salary. ...

Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD and Myra Marbley dive into the "Real Truth" of transitioning from a 13-year career in the Marine Corps to the front lines of Cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of being a double minority in tech, navigating corporate politics, and the reality of 6-figure salaries after service. They also touch on: The Military-to-Tech Blueprint: How to move from Ad...

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee join forces with Daniel and Victoria from Hacker Proof for an in-depth and honest discussion on breaking into tech and cybersecurity, the realities of remote work, navigating the hype around bootcamps and flex culture, and the importance of continuous learning as the industry rapidly evolves with advances like AI and cloud security.

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Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk In today's episode titled "From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer," we dive deep into a fascinating journey with our special guest Shae, affectionately known as ShaeintheCloud. Hosted by HD, this episode explores Shae's incredible pivot from a dental assistant career, surrounded by the challenges of COVID-19, to embracing the vast oppor...

Start your career in cybersecurity with LevelD Careers and use my code techtual to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.leveldcareers.com/a/2147530874/RuqjrBGj Last week X was in shambles when it came to the topic of companies hiring H1B workers over Americans. Is there a shortage of American talent or is this a way to shift the power of tech in America? Elon, Vivek and Trump all had interesting perspectives on this topic. We'll uncover the multifaceted issues surrounding H1B visas, the cultur...

Welcome back to another episode of The Techtual Talk! We're excited to have you join us today for a truly inspiring story that highlights courage, resilience, and the transformative power of tech careers. Our special guest, Jackie McDougall, will be sharing her remarkable journey from being a teenage mother to becoming a highly accomplished Salesforce maven. Jackie manages a complex tech stack and oversees over 300 users daily, playing a pivotal role that ranges from addressing immediate system ...

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The TechTual Talk Today, your hosts, HD and Destini W, are joined by returning guest Lee for a lively and wide-ranging discussion. This episode, titled "DEI is the new n word," touches on a variety of topics, from the latest digital scams to the intricacies of the cybersecurity job market, and the groundbreaking influence of rap icons. We'll dive into the consequences of data breaches, the misconceptions surrounding DEI (Diversity, Equity, and...

Send us a Text Message. Join Henri in this gripping episode of The Techtual Talk as he sits down with Rebekah Skeete, the COO of Black Girls Hack. Discover Rebekah's incredible journey from a part-time mailroom job to becoming a leading cybersecurity analyst. This episode is packed with actionable insights on the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and leveraging diverse backgrounds in cybersecurity. Rebekah shares her firsthand experience on topics like fuzzing, threat management, a...

Dive into the compelling journey of Tiffany Savage on this week's episode of The TechTual Talk as she transitions from an Army Intelligence Analyst to a revered figure in Corporate Ethical Hacking. Discover the challenges and triumphs of her path that's far from ordinary. In this enlightening interview, Henri, our seasoned host, engages Tiffany in a deep-dive conversation about her unique experiences in the military, her strategic moves within the corporate world, and her current pioneering role...

Think the tech world is all about lucrative salaries and overnight success? Take a step back and join us in a candid conversation with Markeisha , cybersecurity professional and founder of UDeserveIT , as we debunk these false narratives and provide a reality check. In this intriguing chat, Markeisha shares her unconventional journey from healthcare dreams to a theology passion, and how it ultimately led her to the tech space. We share our own experiences developing pages for government directo...

Curious about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of transitioning into the tech industry? Our special guest, Marquis, is here to share his refreshingly honest and often hilarious journey from Asteri to his role as an infrastructure engineer. His story, filled with pitfalls, successes and a whole lot of perseverance, is both an eye-opening exploration of the tech industry and an inspirational tale of resilience. Marquis takes us through his experience, from his early days as a QA tester at As...

In episode 87 of The TechTual Talk, we dive into the inspiring journey of a 26-year-old who has achieved remarkable success as a 6-figure Business program manager at Microsoft. Join us as we explore the strategies, challenges, and triumphs that propelled this young professional to such incredible heights. From navigating the tech industry's competitive landscape to honing essential skills, this episode offers invaluable insights for aspiring program managers and anyone seeking career growth in t...

In episode 86 of Techtual Talk, we sit down with a 24-year-old threat hunter for the government to discuss his path from military service to cybersecurity. We also explore the importance of diversity in the field, share tips on staying current with cyber threats, and more. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the world of government cybersecurity. Kajhon Bio: Senior Cyber Professional with 6+ years of experience in Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT). U.S. Army Veteran proficient in...

Welcome to another episode of The TechTual Talk! In this episode Billye joins us to discuss her early career, why cybersecurity is a flexible career choice for women, her interesting in cybersecurity, and much more Billye worked in the mailroom at a networking company. She moved around in the company and decided that she wanted to do networking. They allowed her on-the-job shadowing experience. She then transitioned to a network engineering career. Billye became interested in cyber security, de...

Welcome Back to The TechTual Talk Podcast! Joining us today is the lovely Breenae Washington , she is a Cybersecurity Product Manager , an author, and an influencer! She mixes in our culture while also letting black women know they belong in this space. We will discuss Breenae's childhood, college experience, early career, and pivoting into cybersecurity! If you enjoyed this episode please share it out. #cybersecurity #productmanagement #blackwomen Breenae Bio: Breenae is an engineer with a pas...

In this video I will recap my 1st Afrotech Experience. This past week Afrotech held its 1st in person conference since the pandemic! It is the biggest black professional conference in the country. This year the conference was held in Austin,TX at the Convention Center in Downtown Austin. I met alot of supporters , friends, and new people in my network at Afrotech this week. #austintexas #afrotech #tech Watch video episode here: https://youtu.be/Zz8338E8Ff0 Check out my Advance your cybersecurity...

In this episode of The TechTual Talk, Mckenna stops by the show to rock out with us! We discuss alot of things like playing Xbox, her being sys admin, building up a SOC, mentorship, and much moreeeee. Mckenna is a Corporate Security Engineer specializing in Endpoint Security in the fintech industry. Outside of her day job, she is a leadership volunteer with WSC where she helps build the Dallas chapter and now leads the Webinars team. We focus on creating engaging webinars that focus on career c...

In this episode of The Techtual Talk We are joined by Rose and The Soc Coach This conversation hits on some important topics and also some funny ones as well. Tune in if you want to hear from 3 cybersecurity professionals Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of...

What's going on everyone!! In this episode of The Techtual Talk, Shamika aka the bougieblerd joins the show to talk about the NBA finals, her tech background, finances, and what it's like doing cyber threat intelligence. Shamika was born & raised in Oakland, CA. Shamika has worked in tech/finance for almost 10 years but about 4 years in cybersecurity. She took a pretty non traditional path into tech. She doesn't have a college degree, and she doesn't code. Shamika is currently a cyber threat int...

Join me and lovely Justice Devon Tech for the first episode of The TechTual Talk. We discuss what does an UI/UX Designer do, Tech World, Life, Being black in tech, and much more! you can check out all of Justice Devon's Media right here ⬇⬇⬇: https://linktr.ee/justicedevon Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techua...

In this episode of the TechTual Talk we are joined by Jerry Davis, he discusses how he transitioned from working for Best Buy's Geek Squad to Network Engineer. Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of my socials: https://techtualconsulting.start.page/ Use Riversi...