Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration
Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration is your guide to building a thriving, long-lasting career.
This season, we’re diving into both the technical and human elements of a thriving career—exploring career strategy, leadership, and the evolving mindsets that fuel success, alongside deeper dives into cutting-edge technology tools, emerging industry trends, and critical technical skills.
With a mix of expert conversations and personal reflections, this season is about equipping you with the insights, strategies, and inspiration to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Join us as we decode the wisdom of those who’ve forged their own paths and gain the insights you need to shape yours.
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
Episodes
46 episodes
Panel Episode Part 1: Origins: How We Got Here & What We’ve Learned with JT Taylor & Adam Roberts
Origins: How We Got Here & What We’ve LearnedIn Part 1 of this 3-part panel series, we go behind the titles and hear the real stories—how two leaders built their tech careers from the ground up, the lessons they learned the ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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31:37
Financial Wisdom, Mentorship & Legacy in Tech: Charles Rush's Journey to Cybersecurity Leadership
How does someone go from cable installations at Cisco Academy to founding a cybersecurity powerhouse? In this episode, I sit down with Charles Rush III, a Cybersecurity Founder and government contractor—CISSP, PMP, FSCE certi...
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50:47
From Tech Veteran to Limitless Leader: How One Bold Move Changed Everything (Guest: Uma Subramanian)
What happens when you walk away from a high-powered tech career to chase your true calling? In this electrifying episode, I sit down with a former Microsoft leader, the powerhouse founder of Limitless Leaders, Uma Subramanian.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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46:08
Authentic Networking and Skills Differentiation in the AI Era (Guest: Thalia Brown)
In Part 2 of our series with Thalia Brown, the founder of Authentic Discussion, we dive into the realities of recruitment and networking in today's competitive tech landscape. Thalia shares her journey with professional netwo...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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23:27
Innovating Gender Equity: Closing Gaps in Tech Hiring and Career Growth (Guest Thalia Brown)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, I sit down with Thalia Brown, the founder of Authentic Discussion—a pioneering learning platform using research-based tools, podcasts, virtual reality, and AI to tackle gender equity and workplac...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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35:38
Effective Change Management: Building Trust, Skills, and Lasting Impact (Guest: Shanayla Sweat)
In Part 2 of our change management series, with my guest, Shanayla Sweat, we explore why performative change efforts often fall short and how genuine leadership commitment is key to lasting transformation. Shanayla highlights...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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45:35
Change Management in Tech: Real Talk on AI and Human-Centered Leadership (Guest: Shanayla Sweat)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we dive into the world of change management in technology and cybersecurity with Shanayla Sweat, who has journeyed from software quality assurance to leading organizational transitions. Disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:45
You're Not Lost, You're in Motion: Redefining What It Means to Thrive
In this solo reflection, I share a powerful reframe on what it really means to thrive — especially when you're navigating transitions, uncertainty, or moments when clarity feels out of reach.Inspired by a recent PowerToFly sessi...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:12
The Quiet Skill That Sets Great Leaders Apart
In today’s bite-sized episode of Bytes, Bits & Brilliance, we explore one powerful leadership question: Do you know how important it is to know your people?Whether you lead a team, manage projects, or mentor others, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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9:03
Beyond the Certs: Navigating Non-Traditional Paths in Cyber with Courage and Clarity
In this Quick Bytes of Brilliance episode, I unpack insights from a recent ISC2 article o...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:21
40 Years of Wisdom: Lessons in Tech, Resilience, and Giving Back (Guest: Carol "Lady Ray" Holmes)
Step back in time and leap forward with us as we celebrate the extraordinary journey of a trailblazing IT trainer, Carol "Lady Ray" Holmes, who has spent four decades breaking barriers, empowering communities, and growing alongside techn...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:50
Breaking Barriers: Building Confidence and Authenticity in Tech Careers (Guest: JT Taylor)
In this episode, I sit down with JT Taylor, the visionary leader behind our non-profit, Black IT Academy (BITA). JT shares his inspiring journey through the tech industry, from overcoming the glass ceiling without a college ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:02:59
Level Up: Active Strategies to Overcome Career Challenges
In today's episode, we're moving from reflection to action.If you've ever felt stretched thin, overwhelmed by change, or unsure of your next move in tech or cybersecurity, you're not alone AND you're not fai...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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17:12
You're Not Failing, You're Evolving: Stay Rooted Through Career Highs and Lows
In this heartfelt and empowering episode, we tackle one of the most important yet often unspoken parts of a technology or cybersecurity career: Navigating the professional challenges that stretch, test, and shape us.Through compas...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:48
Balance vs. Equilibrium: Navigating Life and Career Transitions with Confidence
Welcome back to the Podcast and another AI voiced episode, inspired by my reading the book, The First 90 Days and My Musings aka From My Mind.Transitions: whether a new job, a career pivot, or a sabbatical, can sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:35
How It Started: The Story Behind Bytes, Bits & Brilliance
What sparked the idea for this podcast? What hurdles did I face? And how did I go from “I should do this” to launching Bytes, Bits & Brilliance?In this special solo episode, I’m taking you behind ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:40
Cybersecurity and IT Workforce: Recruitment, Retention, and Career Progression (AI Generated)
In this episode, I dive deep into the pressing issue of the Cybersecurity and IT workforce gap, exploring its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. With insights from Perplexity AI, we unravel:The origins and persist...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:16
Avoiding Transition Traps: Lessons from the First Chapter of the 'The First 90 Days' Book
In this episode, I dive into the powerful insights from the first chapter of The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins, exploring the common transition traps that can derail us during periods of change. Reflecting on m...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:14
Welcome Back! Lessons from Season 1 and A Powerful Season 2 Ahead
Season 2 of Bytes, Bits, and Brilliance is here—and we’re coming back bigger and bolder!This episode we dig into the highlights and lessons learned from Season 1 then move into the Expansion and Bold Move...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:03
Edge Computing: A Deep Dive (AI Generated Content)
Hi Bytes, Bits and Brilliance Audience! Season 1 has ended and Season 2 will be in full swing in March, the 1 year anniversary of the podcast. 🎉Today my curiosity took me to a conversation with Perplexity AI about Edge Computing...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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18:59
Help Shape Season 2 of Bytes, Bits, and Brilliance!
That's a Wrap! Wow, we’ve officially wrapped up Season 1 of Bytes, Bits, and Brilliance! It’s been an incredible journey sharing stories, insights, and lessons with you all. Thank you for tuning in, engaging, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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8:52
Unlocking Success: The Hidden Power of Your Professional Network
In this episode of Bytes, Bits and Brilliance, we delve into the true value of networking beyond just financial gain. Discover how your professional connections can provide education, emotional support, mentorship, and collaboration opportuniti...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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17:36
Achieving Work-Life Harmony while Crafting Your Success (Guest: Charron Andrus)
In this episode, we sit down with Charron Andrus, a dynamic leader who transitioned from studying pharmacy to making significant strides in Technology and Cybersecurity. Join us as we explore her diverse career journey, which inclu...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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46:29
Unlocking Your Personal Brand with Jeneba Wint
Welcome to the podcast, Jeneba Wint, a visionary Futurist, Speaker, and Author who transforms how professionals navigate the tech-career landscape and the future of work. A former Division I athlete turned technology and innovation leade...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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54:57
From the Classroom to Cybersecurity Adventure: Nijel Redrick's Journey
Curious about how to navigate the world of cybersecurity from a different angle? Nigel Redrick, a seasoned Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional, who's career started in Education as a Mathematics teacher.Fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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53:00